Art Of Love Chapter 2: Troy and Gabriella's Love Story, a high school musical fanfic

Chapter 1- Troy and Gabriella's Love Story

Troy Bolton and Gabriella are in love. They've been in love ever since that day they've first met at the ski lodge in Colorado at New Year's Eve. The night they sang together.

Now, they've graduated from college and working in separate places. Troy is now a recording artist, and he's currently recording his third album. Meanwhile Gabriella is a school teacher at a very prestigious High School in Manhattan. They both lived in a two bedroom studio apartment where they lived a normal life as a couple.

By day, they would do the usual routine; wake up, had breakfast together, go to work separate ways, come home in the evening, have dinner together and go to sleep. Its been going on for months on end. They would constantly spent time together as much as possible by going on dinner dates, parties and events. One particular event causes them to get into a really bad fight.

It was a Christmas party (AN: for those who's gonna Christmas. Just wanna wish you happy early Christmas. Just in case I forgot) at Sharpay Evans apartment. Their friends were all there. Taylor and Chad who are married for about a year now, Kelsi and Ryan who are still dating, Martha and Jason who is engaged and Zeke came along too with them. It was really a festive event for all of them as they consume alcohol and partied all night long.

Troy was partying hard until he woke up the next morning having a major hungover surprised that he was naked and the girl beside him isn't his girlfriend. He turned the blond girl and sees Sharpay sleeping her hair all over her face. He was surprised.

He quickly gathered his clothes from the floor and got dressed and drove home to see the apartment door locked. "Gabriella?" he called out "Are you in there? Let me in" and then he heard it, a muffled cry from behind the closed door. "How could you Troy, after all that we've been through, you cheated on me with my own best friend. I hate you" and he heard her cry. "Baby. I'm sorry. I just didn't know it would happen." Knocking on the door again "Baby, please let me in. Please?" and he heard her sobbing. Then he started singing

wha- wha- wha- wha- what did you say

Mmmm whatcha say

Ooh that you only meant well?

Well of course you did

Mmmm whatcha say

(Jason Derulo)

Mmmm that it´s all for the best

of course it is

[Verse 1]

I was so wrong for so long

Only tryin´ to please myself (myself)

Girl I was caught up in her lust

When I don´t really want no one else

So no I know I should of treated you better

But me and you were meant to last forever

So let me in (let me in) give me another chance (another chance)

To really be your man

(oh!)

[Chorus]

Cause when the roof caved in and the truth came out

I just didn´t know what to do

But when I become a star we´ll be living so large

I´ll do anything for you

So tell me girl

Mmmm whatcha say

Ooh that you only meant well?

Well of course you did

Mmmm whatcha say

Mmmm that it´s all for the best?

of course it is

Mmmm whatcha say

Ooh that you only meant well?

Well of course you did

Mmmm whatcha say

Whatcha say (whatcha say)

wha- wha- wha- wha- what did she say?

[Verse 2]

How could I live with myself

Knowing that I let our love go (love go)

And ooh what I do with one chance

I just gotta let you know....

I know what I did wasn´t clever

But me and you we´re meant to be together

So let me in (let me in) give me another chance (another chance)

To really be your man

[Chorus]

Cause when the roof caved in and the truth came out

I just didn´t know what to do

But when I become a star we´ll be living so large

I´ll do anything for you

So tell me girl

Mmmm whatcha say

Ooh that you only meant well?

Well of course you did

Mmmm whatcha say

Whatcha say (Whatcha say)

Mmmm that it´s all for the best?

of course it is

Mmmm whatcha say

Ooh that you only meant well?

Well of course you did

Mmmm whatcha say

Whatcha say (whatcha say)

wha- wha- wha- wha- what did she say?

[Bridge]

Girl tell me what to say I (say I)

I don´t want you to leave me

Though you caught me cheatin´

Tell me tell me what to say I (say I)

I really need you in my life

Cuz things ain´t right girl

Tell me tell me what to say I (say I)

I don´t want you to leave me

Though you caught me cheatin´

Tell me tell me what to say I (say I)

I really need you in my life

Cuz things ain´t right.....

[Chorus]

Cause when the roof caved in and the truth came out

I just didn´t know what to do (i just didn't know what to do)

But when I become a star we´ll be living so large

I´ll do anything for you

So baby whatcha say!.........

Mmmm whatcha say

Ooh that you only meant well?

Well of course you did

Mmmm whatcha say

Mmmm that it´s all for the best

of course it is

Mmmm whatcha say

Ooh that you only meant well?

Well of course you did

Mmmm whatcha say

Whatcha say (whatcha say)

wha- wha- wha- wha- what did she say?

After the song, Gabriella slowly opened the door and sees Troy , his eyes red from crying and regret. "Oh, Troy" she said as she hugged him and he said "Gabi, I'm sorry for hurting. I promise I won't do it again" and engulfed her deep into his chest where they shared a warm hug in the hallway glad their relationship isn't over.

Everything went back to normal as they spent a lot of time like they used to. They shared New Year's Eve in Colorado with Taylor and Chad who saw them sing together the same song they sang years before.

Time passes them by and now its Valentine's Day. Gabriella, Taylor and Sharpay went shopping to buy gifts for the men. Gabriella went in Victoria Secret (AN: ooh la la) and bought a sexy lingerie for Troy. When she got home she got a surprise of her life. The whole apartment was full of roses in vases and Troy was waiting for her anxiously with a black suit on as he said "Happy Valentine's day Gabi!"

She gasped and said "OMG Troy! This is wonderful! Thank you" and gave him a passionate kiss. Then she stopped kissing him, and said "Wait right there" and ran into the room and quickly wore the lingerie under a sexy nightgown and went back to him "Okay Troy. Come in the room please" and when he was at the door, she opened her nightgown revealing her sexy lingerie and Troy feeling very turned on went to Gabriella and kissed her passionately. That night, was the most passionate night they've ever experience as they make love twice on the bed and once on the couch in their bedroom. Before slipping into deep slumber Troy said to Gabriella "Happy Valentine's Day baby" and kissed Gabriella's forehead before closing his eyes and went to sleep. It was really a thoughtful Valentine for the both of them.

A days later, Gabriella was all alone in the apartment. Troy told her a few days before that he'll be in California for a couple of weeks. She missed him so much. She was on the couch snuggled up in one of his sweatshirts waiting for him to call her. He'd promised he'll call. Gabriella waited a few minutes, but to her dismay no calls from him. She gave him a voice message. "Hey, uhmm. Its me. Just wonderin if you're okay. Please call me back. I missed you" and flip her phone. Then she started to walk to the window and see the streets down below and started singing

Tell me how I'm supposed to breathe with no air

If I should die before I wake

It's 'cause you took my breath away

Losing you is like living in a world with no air

In California. Troy listened to the voicemail after the press conference. Then he sang

I'm here alone, didn't wanna leave

My heart won't move, it's incomplete

Wish there was a way that I can make you understand

Gabriella then sang

But how do you expect me

to live alone with just me

'Cause my world revolves around you

It's so hard for me to breathe

And together they sang at the same time

Tell me how I'm supposed to breathe with no air

Can't live, can't breathe with no air

It's how I feel whenever you ain't there

It's no air, no air

Got me out here in the water so deep

Tell me how you gonna be without me

If you ain't here, I just can't breathe

It's no air, no air

No air, air

Troy sang along in the plane as he was now on his way back to Manhattan, back to Gabriella.

I walked, I ran, I jumped, I flew

Right off the ground to float to you

There's no gravity to hold me down for real

Then Gabriella sang as she sat back down on the couch

But somehow I'm still alive inside

You took my breath, but I survived

I don't know how, but I don't even care

So how do you expect me

to live alone with just me

'Cause my world revolves around you

It's so hard for me to breathe

And they sang the chorus again as Troy was walking in the pavement towards the apartment while Gabriella went to the cabinet where there's many pictures of the both of them together over the years

Tell me how I'm supposed to breathe with no air

Can't live, can't breathe with no air

It's how I feel whenever you ain't there

It's no air, no air

Got me out here in the water so deep

Tell me how you gonna be without me

If you ain't here, I just can't breathe

It's no air, no air

No air, air

No more

It's no air, no air

Tell me how I'm supposed to breathe with no air

Can't live, can't breathe with no air

It's how I feel whenever you ain't there

It's no air, no air

Got me out here in the water so deep

Troy opened the door and sees Gabriella who was now sitting on the couch and hugged her as the sang the last part together.

Tell me how you gonna be without me

If you ain't here, I just can't breathe

It's no air, no air

No air, air

"Troy! I missed you" she said as they now hugged each other "I missed you too baby girl" and he carried her to the bedroom where they make love after what seems like forever without each other, eventhough its just a couple of days but their love are forever.

For the next couple of weeks Gabriella felt sick and her period had been strangely late. She went to the clinic and did the test and when she got the test results, turns out she's 2 weeks pregnant. She was excited. She decided to buy a pregnancy test to share him the good news. She stopped by at K-Mart and bought a box of pregnancy test. She walked home happily thinking about the growing person inside of her.

When she arrived home, she'd expect him to be home but he wasn't. Gabriella saw a note on the kitchen counter "Gabi, I had to leave. My manager had something on for me. Will be back late. Don't wait up for me okay baby. Love you. Troy" she almost cried.

But then she suck it up and had an idea. She did the pregnancy test and wrapped it together with the box and placed it carefully on the coffee table, turned on the TV and watched a movie.

After about a couple of hours later, she heard the door opened and closes as Troy came in and kissed her cheek "Hey baby. How was your day?" and Gabriella said "It's good. Been watching re-runs all afternoon. What about you? What did your manager want?" and held his hand as she stole glances at the small box in beside them. "Well, I had a press conference at the Mall today. Way crowded. But I am glad I'm back. So tiring" he said as he puts his arms on his head. Then he turned towards the direction of the coffee table and saw the small box. He picked it up and ask "Hey what's this?" and Gabriella grinned as she said "Open it" and he unwrap the small box revealing a box of pregnancy test.

"Open it" she told him and he did and then he saw it "Your pregnant?" and Gabriella nodded "Yes! Aren't you excited? I know I am! We're going to be parents!" and smiled happily. Troy was dumbfounded. "What?!" The news was really surprising for him. "But, how?!" he ask her

"Well, know these passed few weeks I've been complaining I wasn't feeling very well and keep on vomiting? Well? This morning I went to the doctor's office and I found out that I am pregnant. Aren't you happy Troy?"

Troy shook his head and said "No. I'm not! I am so screwed. What am I gonna tell my manager about this. I could get fired. I'm sorry Gabriella. I can't do this." and Gabriella cried "So? That's it? You're breaking up with me? Huh Troy? Is that it? You're just gonna leave me like this?" and Troy said "What if I am. You're nothing to me anymore! I'm leaving!" and went in their bedroom and packed all his clothes and things in a three different luggages and was out the door leaving her alone and never coming back again.

Gabriella cried as the door slammed after him. She sobbed and curled up in a ball on the couch. Then she started singing.

I can take the rain on the roof of this empty house

That don't bother me

I can take a few tears now and then and just let them out

I'm not afraid to cry every once in a while

Even though going on with you gone still upsets me

There are days every now and again I pretend I'm ok

But that's not what gets me

What hurts the most

Was being so close

And having so much to say

And watching you walk away

And never knowing

What could have been

And not seeing that loving you

Is what I was tryin' to do

Gabriella sat crying and everywhere she goes memories flooded pass her as she walked around the city

It's hard to deal with the pain of losing you everywhere I go

But I'm doin' It

It's hard to force that smile when I see our old friends and I'm alone

Still Harder

Getting up, getting dressed, livin' with this regret

But I know if I could do it over

I would trade give away all the words that I saved in my heart

That I left unspoken

What hurts the most

Is being so close

And having so much to say

And watching you walk away

And never knowing

What could have been

And not seeing that loving you

Is what I was trying to do

She walked through Central Park and sat on one of the bench as she rubbed her growing tummy and sang

What hurts the most

Is being so close

And having so much to say

And watching you walk away

And never knowing

What could have been

And not seeing that loving you

Is what I was trying to do

Not seeing that loving you

That's what I was trying to do

Ooohhh....

She walked home, decided its best she moved on and raised the baby herself all on her own without him by her side.

17 years later

A teenage girl was in her room listening to the music from her iPod. Her name is Alicia Daniella Montez or Gabriella would call her Danni. Her hair is curly like her mother but the face and eyes belong to the father.(AN: imagine Miley Cyrus) Gabriella wanted to cry whenever she sees her daughter giving her a puppy dog look as she wants permission to go out.

Today was Dani's 17th birthday. Gabriella decided to bake her daughter a birthday cake from scratch. Her favorite Chocolate Banana Sponge Cake. (AN: my family's personal favourite) Danni turned off her iPod from the iHome and sprinted outside towards the kitchen where Gabriella just finishing baking the cake and was about to ice the cake.

"Hi honey. Happy birthday!" Gabriella said as she wiped her hands on her apron and kissed her daughter's cheek. "Thank you Mom!" and then Danni's phone went off. She said "Hello?" and then screams were heard and the voices of Isabella Anne Danforth and Jennifer Michelle Baylor was heard through the phone as they both wished Danni "Happy Birthday babe!" and Danni smirked and said "Thanks guys!" and Danni went to the living room and chatted with her friends leaving Gabriella smirking as she watched her daughter that has the same resemblance of the father. She suddenly felt said and choked back a tear as she iced the cake and write Danni's name on the cake.

A few hours later, the friends, and family members of Gabriella arrived at the apartment and they celebrated Danni's 17th birthday. It was a very joyful day for Danni. They partied all night and in the morning Gabriella was exhausted as she and Danni cleaned up the apartment.

After they've cleaned up the two mother and daughter sat down on the couch and decided to watch a movie together. Danni took a bowl of popcorn from the microwave and gave it to her mom who was watching the movie not leaving the TV screen once. After the credit was rolling, Danni turned off the TV and faced her mom. She wanted to ask her mom this question for so long that she thinks it's the right time for it "Mom, can I ask you a question?" and Gabriella said "Sure honey. Anything" and then Danni ask her the question she would was afraid might come out anytime now. "Who is my dad?" and Gabriella sighed as she went to the cabinet and turned over the picture of Troy who was in his basketball uniform.

"This is your dad. His name is Troy Bolton" Gabriella explained as her daughter just stares at the picture of the man she saw on the picture frame. "Where is he mom?" and Gabriella said "I don't know honey." and then she told her daughter what happened 17 years ago when she told him the news. Danni was shocked too.

"So, he just leaves you like that. What an ass" Danni said and Gabriella glared at her daughter "Language Daniella" and Danni closed her mouth "Oops, sorry mom" and Gabriella sigh "Do you think he's ever gonna come back?" Danni ask her "I don't know Danni. I really don't know" and stood up and went in the kitchen "Well, I'm not sure about you but I'm hungry. What do you feel like eating honey?"

"Uhm, what about Chinese. Hadn't had that like forever." Danni said and Gabriella said "yeah, good idea!" and took the phone from the wall handle and dialled the Chinese Restaurant downtown and ordered some Chinese food. When the food arrived, they ate at the kitchen island in silence. When they're done, they cleaned up, threw away the boxes and headed to their bedroom. "Goodnight mom" Danni said "Goodnight Danni" Gabriella replied. That night, the two of them slept in deep slumber hoping for a brand new day.

For the next few weeks everything went back to normal. Danni went to school, Gabriella, quit the job as a teacher at the High School now worked at Julliard as a Music teacher. She enjoyed teaching the students Music. She didn't expect that one day someone from her pass will be coming back into her life once more.

It was a normal Summer's day. Gabriella was at home making lemonades when she heard the door open, expected Danni to come in the apartment but instead stood someone who broke her heart years ago. "Gabriella!" Troy called out and she popped out of the kitchen frowning "Oh, its you. What do you want?" Gabriella said too harshly but Troy just ignored her. "Gabriella! I'm sorry I left you. Its just that. I'm not ready yet. But now I am. Please forgive me Gabriella" kneeling down on his knees.

"No!" Gabriella said sternly "Why?" he ask her "Because" she said "You broke my heart" and stomped towards the kitchen and he followed her from behind. "Gabriella. Please. I regret leaving you. Please, please forgive me" he said pulling her to face him and she slapped him "You, Troy Bolton doesn't deserve to be forgiven. You've promise you won't hurt me. But you broke that promise when you left me alone and pregnant. Now 17 years later, you come back and ask for your forgive you? The answer is still no. Now get out of my house before I report you stalking me"

Gabriella warned and Troy who was defeated said "Fine. I'm going but I promise you Gabriella Montez I will find ways to ask for your forgiveness" and walked out of the apartment. A few minutes later, Danni came in the apartment looking rather confused as Gabriella who was sitting on the barstool cried her eyes out. "Mom, what happened?" and Gabriella said "He came back" and Danni ask "Who came back Mom?" and Gabriella said between sobs "Your dad, Troy. He's back." and once again Gabriella cried now bawling.

"Its alright mom. He's not here now. Come on. Lets sit down on the couch and watch a movie. Is that okay mom?" and Gabriella nodded. Together the two of them walked towards the couch and Danni quickly picked a movie "Twilight Saga: New Moon" Danni said and put in the CD in the DVD player. They watched the movie and when the credit was rolling Gabriella was now asleep. Danni decided not to wake her mom up. She went to the laundry room and found a clean blanket and wrapped her mom. She kissed her mom's cheek and went to her room where Danni decided to write a song. About an hour later, it started to rain and she mumbled "Perfect timing" and she started playing her guitar and started singing the song

When I'm lost

In the rain

In your eyes I know I'll find the light

To light my way

When I'm scared

Losing ground

When my world is going crazy

You can turn it all around

And when I'm down

Your there

Pushing me to the top

Your always there giving me all you got

For a shield from the storm

For a friend

For the love to keep me safe and warm

I turn to you

For the strength to be strong

For the will to carry on

For everything you do

For everything that's true

I turn to you

When I lose

The will to win

I just reach for you

And I can reach the sky again

I can do

Anything

Cause your love is so amazing

That your love inspires me

And when i need a friend

Your always on my side

Giving me faith

And taking me through the night

For a shield from the storm

For a friend

For the love to keep me safe and warm

I turn to you

For the strength to be strong

For the will to carry on

For everything you do

I turn to you

For the arms to be my shelter through all

The rain

For truth that will never change

For someone to lean on

For a heart i can rely on through anything

(you can rely on me)

For the world to

I can feel to...oh yeah

I turn to you

For a shield from the storm

For a friend

For the love to keep me safe and warm

I turn to you

For the strength to be strong

For the will to carry on

For everything you do

For everything that's true

I turn to you

For everything you do

For everything that's true

I turn to you

She then placed her guitar on the floor and settle down on the bed where Danni fell asleep and dream a dreamless dream.

For the next couple of days, Gabriella didn't go to work. Danni is worried for her. Her mom wouldn't even want to take a bite to eat and just lay peacefully on the couch moaning. Danni doesn't what to do. She just constantly take care of her mom whenever she can as soon as she got home from school.

Then Danni had a plan. She told her mom to go get ready and Gabriella followed. She went in her room and dialled "his" number and said "Hey Troy. Can you meet me at the park in five minutes, there's something I wanna talk about." and she nodded and flipped her phone.

Then Gabriella came out of her room dressed and brought her mom to Central park. There, they saw Troy sitting on one of the bench and they've approached him. Gabriella kept her head down low. "Troy. This is my mom." and the two of them was surprised "Troy?" Gabriella said "Gabriella?" Troy said and the two of the saw Danni smirking "Now, I'll be just across the park and when I come back I want you two to settle whatever fight you guys had. Okay. Bye" and ran off leaving Troy and Gabriella in a very awkward situation.

Gabriella slowly sat down on the bench. "Gabi?" he called "Hmm?" and sighed "I'm sorry for leaving you. I'm sorry for being mad at you. Its stupid of me to leave you. Will you forgive me Gabi?" and for the first time in days, Gabriella smiled and said "Troy, I forgive you. I mean. Whatever's in the past let it all pass through us. Thank you Troy for coming back. I love you. And started singing as Troy smirked looking at Gabriella

I'm saying sorry in advance cos this won't always go to plan

Though we don't mean to take our love for granted

It's in our nature to forget what matters

Then Gabriella then started singing

How when the going is getting tough

And we're all about giving up

Things that we never thought we'd gonna say, gonna say them

Things that we never thought we'd play, gonna play them

Troy continued singing

It ain't perfect, but it's worth it

And it's always getting better

Gabriella sang along after him as they held hands as they walked across the park to find their daughter.

It's gonna take some time to get it right

Together they sang the chorus

Cause I'm still learning the art of love

I'm still trying to not mess up

So whenever I stumble let me know

You need to spell it out

You need to spell it out for me

Cause I'm still trying to learn the art of love

Troy sang the second verse never keeping his eyes off of Gabriella

If I forget to get the door

Remind you that you're beautiful

I know my detail requires more attention

If I ever hurt you it's not my intention

Gabriella smiled back and sang along

Cause we're gonna make our mistakes

Find out how much your heart can take

Cause we're gonna make our mistakes

Find out how much your heart can take

Together they sang the chorus as they sees Danni with her two best friends Bella Danforth and Jenny Baylor as they were on a park bench enjoying their ice-cream cone.

Cause I'm still learning the art of love

I'm still trying to not mess up

So whenever I stumble let me know

You need to spell it out

You need to spell it out for me

Cause I'm still trying to learn the art of love

Sometimes I'm gonna miss

I'm still learning how to give

I'm not giving up

I'm still learning how to love

Learning how to love…

Learning how to love

They sang the chorus and walked towards their daughter who spotted them standing just across the park walking hand in hand

Cause I'm still learning the art of love

I'm still trying to not mess up

So whenever I stumble let me know

You need to spell it out

You need to spell it out for me

Cause I'm still trying to learn the art of love

(The art of love)

Still learning (art of love)

Still trying to learn the art of love

Still learning, I'm still learning (art of love)

Still learning (art of love)

I'm gonna get it sometimes, cause I'm still learning

Still learning (art of love)

The art art of love

They shared a kiss that felt like forever "I love you Troy Alexander Bolton. Forever and Ever" Gabriella whispered to him "I love you too Gabriella Anne Montez. Forever and Ever" he whispered back as Danni slowly approaches them "Hey Mom! Hey Dad! Are you guys okay?" and Troy said "Never been better" smiling as he kissed Gabriella's forehead.

"Aww, you guys made up! Finally!" she said as she hugged her parents "I love you Mom and Dad!" and the three of them shared a threesome hug. It was the most beautiful moment for them after all as they walked slowly home. Now as a family.

Months has gone by now. Troy now works together with Gabriella at Julliard as a Vocal teacher for the students. Their relationship was getting better and better. In Danni's eyes she couldn't believe she has a real family now. Just like she wanted it to be. A normal family and her wish came true after all.

A few days ago, Troy proposed to Gabriella and she was super excited. They went out to dinner to celebrate. Danni was the one who heard the proposal. She wasn't eavesdropping but close. She saw her parents in the living room, he was on his knees and on his palm was a small box and there's a diamond ring on it. Danni couldn't help but smile as her parents hugged and kissed each other "I do" Gabriella yelled out and Danni's smile grew wider. She was now happy. She went back in her room and went back to her bed where she fell asleep, happy her parents are finally getting married. It was truly a love story for the two of them after all.

AN: hey guys. This is chapter 1. what do you think? Too long? well, chapter 1 done....next up chapter 2! wish me luck! oh and dun forget 2 R&R me! Ciao!

ranimohd91

p.s. the songs i put on this chapter are: Watcha' Say by Justin Derulo, No Air by Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown, What Hurts The Most by Rascal Flatts, I Turn To You by Christina Aguilera and Art of Love by Jordin Sparks and Guy Sebastian.