Gabby then waited outside the bathroom door as Troy put on a pair of pants. Although she was dying to know what was under the towel, she decided modesty was the best policy. Troy came out and scoped Gabby up. She giggled and playfully struggled again as he carried her into the bedroom so he could retrieve his shirt. Troy lay Gabby softly on the bed, and tickled her till she cried out.
Gabby gazed at Troy as he put on his shirt. She loved the way Troy's shoulders slopped and his skin was the perfect warm brown color. She reached out to touch his strong back, and smooth, strong, skin. Troy caught her hand from his back, and after turning around kissed her palm lightly. She loved everything about him; she even loved the fact that fate had brought them together. She loved how his features softened when he saw her, and she loved how playful he was. She was amazed at his beautiful singing voice, and his tenacity to play sports. She even felt as though she could spend the rest of her life with him and never get bored. Although in actuality, she never told anyone that. She would have to see how the relationship progressed.
As soon as Troy was mostly dressed, Gabby left him and went downstairs to help her mother with the food and the packing. Upon entering the kitchen Mrs. Montes, set Gabby to work, slicing fruit for a fruit salad. "Do you think this is safe to go off by yourselves?" Mrs. Montes asked after a few moments of silence. Gabby knew this was coming. Her mother didn't trust her near enough as she told her she did. Mrs. Montes and Gabby fought a lot, but this was one battle Gabby would win. The tense stares and chopping of fruit could be heard in the hallway. Troy carefully wandered down the stairs making no noise at all. He stood by the partisan wall in the living room and listened intently to the conversation happening within the kitchen. Even though he knew it was spying, he felt like it was something he should probably hear.
"Mother, We're both 18, and very careful young adults, and I promise you nothing is going to happen" Said Gabby extremely exasperated. She told her mother they were going to be careful a dozen times or more. " I don't doubt that you are capable adults…" said Mrs. Montes. " I just wonder if you will be safe, and that you are well protected." She finished, somewhat in a relieved tone. " Mother, Troy and I …" started Gabriella…
It was at this moment that Troy chose to walk in. He knew what Gaby was going to say, and needless to say it was not going to be the truth much longer. From what he'd heard of the conversation, Gabriella had convinced her mother plainly that they would be fine. Well… fine had different meanings. Troy had worked overtime a lot, and had seen Gabby very little. He really wanted to make their relationship last. He smiled pleasantly, catching a relieved look from Gabby and a shocked look from Mrs. Montes.
The conversation stopped abruptly. Mrs. Montes nodded appreciatively as Troy took over her job slicing oranges. He was fully dressed and pleasantly helped alongside Gabby, as her and her mother finished the sandwiches. There were some awkward silences as Gabby threw looks at Troy wondering how much he had heard. The three talked about the trip, and how it should be fun. Troy was careful not to let on that he really didn't want to go, but said nothing. There would be more fun later on. His main goal was to get as far away as possible.
Once the cooler was packed with food, and stowed safely in the car, Gabby and Troy checked all the equipment, and then got in themselves. Troy tossed his duffel in the backseat, and set his pillow and sleeping bag next to gabby's on the backseat. He propped a pillow in the front seat for himself and had a blanket near his feet for Gabby. Gabby decided she wanted to drive the first half of the four-hour trip and Troy agreed. Although Troy drove mostly in their relationship, he was all too happy to let her drive some of the way there. Troy leaned across the seats and kissed Gabby softy on the cheek. With that Gabby pulled out of the driveway under the watchful eye of her mother. Troy waved at Mrs. Montes and the pair drove quickly out of sight.
As they cruised along,Troy and Gabby talked about school, and their interesting friends. Troy had more to say on that subject, seeing as his friends; the lunk-head basketball players were always getting into trouble. Gabby laughed at all Troy's funny stories and made faces when he mentioned his dad. Troy was happy to be entertaining her completely. Gabby had some interesting stories too, about her friends and her parents. Troy was respectful of her parents, but laughed hysterically when she mentioned a rather funny story of Taylor getting her rolling backpack stuck in an elevator. When they ran out of things to talk about Gabby put in a CD and the two sang along or just sat and listened. Some of the music was show-tunes, and some of the music played were nice classical pieces. Troy liked the classical pieces more, but wouldn't admit this out loud to Gabby.
Troy would stare out the window, and leisurely read his book, and steal glances at his beautiful girlfriend. Gabby too would zone out and watch the road, and every once and awhile ask Troy for directions. The two couldn't have been happier. She too would steal glances at Troy when he was reading, thinking of how lucky she was.
The first couple of hours of the trip were pure bliss. The couple was happy, and the traffic light. After about two hours or so, the couple stopped at a rest station, and took out their sandwiches. Troy wandered over to the nearest picnic table and set up napkins and paper plates. He was kinda hungry. Gabby always made delicious looking sandwiches. Even at school for lunch, Troy was envious of her sandwiches. Troy's mouth watered as she pulled them out of the cooler. She also unwrapped some apple slices and some grapes to pick at.
They sat at Troy's picnic table and stared into a beautiful rocky valley below them. Troy leaned in and put his arm around Gabby, feeling more together then he had ever felt before. Gabby put her head on his shoulder and breathed in a deep sigh of relief. The two sat in silence and watched the clouds glide over the valley. It was around 4:30 when the couple left, and the sun was just shifting over the mountains, creating a beautiful effect over the sunny valley.