J O U R N E Y
Chapter 1:
Making Gabriella Happy Without Her Knowing
Written by: BeneathTheSurface
Summary: Sequel to E X T R A H E L P. Twenty nine year old Gabriella Montez and her girlfriend twenty two year old Sharpay Evans are making a new chapter in their lives. Gabpay; femslash; GabriellaxSharpay
The sun was shining, the birds were chirping; life seemed absolutely perfect. It's been a mere four years since Sharpay and her have moved out of the New Mexico area. Her mother was the least bit thrilled by that and she didn't blame her; she wasn't happy when she left for New York for school either, but she got over it, much like now.
They didn't live together yet because Gabriella wanted to make sure that their relationship was able to handle the separation, but it didn't. She thought about getting an apartment with her, but money was tight then and it just slipped out of her mind all together.
It also didn't help that Sharpay was signed to Warner Bros. Records last year and is creating her first album, so they didn't have time to talk about it. She still thought about it, but on rare occasions. Sharpay has become more spontaneous these last four years. She remembered every anniversary, bought her things like she said she would; she's suddenly became this pro at relationships overnight.
Gabriella turned her television on as she got ready for work. She worked at a law firm as a secretary, for now as she went back to school to become a lawyer. Seeing Sharpay going to college made her want to as well, so while Sharpay had class at Boston University, Gabriella attended Harvard; she's almost done, so just to get the experience she worked at a firm for now.
So Sharpay you are the new face of Warner Bros. Records. Is it hard to live up to all these other talents?
This caught Gabriella's attention as she sipped her coffee. Sharpay did go to New York yesterday since she was supposed to be on Good Morning America.
Sometimes, but I have a great support system back home and my manager as well as the producers are amazing, they keep me at home and very grounded…
Many people would like to know if you are single or taken…
Sharpay laughs. Yeah you all would love that, wouldn't you? Well I do have someone I love very much, but I really don't want them to be subjected to Hollywood right now, so that stays personal.
Well hey we respect that. It's hard to believe you're only twenty two and a native from New Mexico.
Yeah you don't hear much talent coming from there, do you? She laughs again.
Gabriella flipped the television off, knowing pretty much the rest. She was proud of her in more ways then one and she handles the press and shows better then she would even imagine.
She grabs her purse off the counter with her coffee in hand and walks out the door, locking it behind her. She begins to walk down the stairs passing her landlord. She's a friendly old woman who adores everyone…
"Hello Mrs. Dunkin," she says making her way fully down the stairs, standing in front of her.
"Why hello Gabriella; you look beautiful this morning," she compliments her. She wasn't lying either; she was clad in a long black skirt, and white blouse.
"Thank you very much," she replied with a smile "Well I must be off; have to get to work," she added waving goodbye.
"Wait Gabriella," she stops her, as she made her way fully down the stairs. She was holding the door when she turned around "I saw Sharpay on GMA this morning. How is she?" she asked her, making the brunette smile. She did have a soft heart for the blonde as well as the blonde vise versa.
"She's doing great, you know just busy. I'll tell her you said hello," she said with a smile as she pushed her way out of the building into the Boston air.
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Sharpay stood in the middle of an empty penthouse, looking around it with her assistant, Rocky and her real estate agent. She walked around it slowly, letting her heels click on the hard wood floor.
"The floor has just been refurbished; it's about 3,000 square feet; has two large bedrooms, large living room, large kitchen and a great view of the Beverly Hills area," the agent told her, making her nod slowly.
She turned around with a smile sticking her hand out "It's perfect; I'll take it," she told her with a smile as her cell phone rang. Sharpay pulled it out, seeing Gabriella's name flash across the screen "Rocky," she called to the woman as she threw it over to her "Make something up. I just can't lie to her," she told her as she stood against the wall as Rocky answered.
"Hello Sharpay Evans' phone," she answered.
"Rocky, hey is Sharpay there?"
"Hey Gabriella…um no she's not, she's busy recording some new tracks to finish the album off"
"Oh okay well let her know that I called and that she looked great today,"
"Sure thing; goodbye Gabriella," she hung up, throwing the cell back at her boss "Why can't you tell her again?" she asked her.
"Because I want her to be surprised when we go on our trip to LA in two weeks; because she's officially graduating law school and not to mention she deserves it," she explained, making Rocky shake her head at her.
"Man, if you weren't taken and I weren't straight, I'd take you right now in that master bathroom," she commented, making Sharpay laugh loudly letting it echo through the penthouse.
They had a very interesting relationship. It wasn't a boss/worker relationship; it was friendly and sisterly. Sharpay confided in Rocky and vise versa. When Rocky found out that Sharpay was dating a female she was a little skeptical, thinking she'd try to sleep with her somehow, but when she met Gabriella she saw that Sharpay wouldn't even advance close enough to her. Just by the way Gabriella and her interacted with one another and her beauty was enough to see they loved each other.
"Okay, well I got the okay from my supervisor. You are pre qualified for over 1.5 million dollars. We have more to see and this is under your budget-,"
"Nope, I want this one; it is perfect for my spouse and I," Sharpay said cutting her off, before she got her to buy any other apartment. The agent just gave her nod and told her to come down to the office and sign the papers and the penthouse was all hers…
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"No offence Gabs, but thinking she's is hiding crap from you is your insecurity kicking in" Gabriella heard from Taylor. She was sitting in her desk at the firm, in her office; yes she had an office, so that they made her feel at home.
"No I know, but maybe it's just the fact that I don't get to talk to her much like I used to," she replied as she typed up some invoices.
"Honey, she's a big superstar, what do you expect? Plus isn't it good that she mentions you in all of her interviews, without really mentioning your name?" she asked her. "Gabs, you've dated her for four years and she's been the greatest person for you. She does a lot for you, she makes you happy, what else can she do?"
"Being here would be great…" Gabriella mumbled.
Taylor sighs. "She's doing the best she can," she tells her, making Gabriella nod and stop typing. She leans back in her chair and nods again, thinking about all the good things Sharpay has done for her; how she makes her feel.
"Gabs?"
"Yeah?"
"I have to get back to work, so call me later or something," she told her, just as her call waiting came through. She said goodbye, then switched to the other line.
"Hello,"
"Hey gorgeous; I hope I have the right number to the hottest future graduate and future lawyer," she smiled, giggling like crazy.
"That indeed you do. So when are you coming home?" she asked, making the blonde sigh.
"Soon; tomorrow, I promise," she whispered through the receiver.
"I need you," Gabriella whispered, turning away from the computer and to the wall.
"You need me what?" Sharpay asked as she entered her hotel room, closing the door behind her and throwing herself on the bed.
"Don't make me say it," Sharpay laughed, turning on her back.
"You started it," she told the brunette.
"I'm at work, don't do this to me," she whined making Sharpay smile widely.
"Just whisper it," Sharpay whispered in her husky sexy voice, almost setting her girlfriend over the edge. "Say it," she added in the same tone.
"I need you inside," she whispered quickly, making Sharpay giggle. "I need to get back to work. I love you and I'll see you later tomorrow," she added before hanging up her cell and turning back to get back to work; smiling non stop all day.
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Late that night at around two in the morning, Gabriella laid sleeping peacefully in her bed in her tank top and shorts, holding her arms close around her waist to keep herself warm. She was having a very hard time getting herself to sleep, knowing the blonde wasn't next to her. She always had that problem, when she left.
Her eyes were shut when she heard her front door open and shut quietly. She remained still hoping that it was who she thought and prayed it was. She heard rolling from a suitcase and it come to a holt, then almost instantly the bed shifted and someone get in next to her. They wrapped their arms around her waist, holding their hands over hers which was placed on her stomach.
She smiled, suddenly turning over to see the blonde, looking at her with tired eyes. "You should be sleeping," she whispered to her tiredly.
"I can now, knowing you're next to me," she replied, kissing her lightly on the lips before pulling her closer and falling to sleep…
I know it is short, but it's kind of difficult to start this four years in, but once it is started it's easier to update. I know I make no sense and this will be longer next update I promise. Anyway, thank you so much for the reviews on the old story and on the trailer. I hope you enjoy the rest of the story and this update...