Well I hope that all of you like the first chapter and I will try to do the same with number 2! Anyway, thanks for the reviews and everything guys!
Next to Nothing Chapter 2
Gabriella's POV
The bell rang and Troy got up and was about to leave. "Troy, wait!", I called out and he turned around and looked at me.
I smiled and he did too. Then, I walked over to him and stopped and opened up my purse and started to dig for a pen. He laughed and asked, "What are you looking for?" I pulled out my favorite pink pen and held it up to show it to him.
"Just a little pen.", I told him and then I reached out and grabbed his left hand.
"And now what are you doing Ms. Montez?", he asked and I could tell he knew what I was doing but it was so much more fun to flirt with him than tell him. I don't know why because I do have a boyfriend, well if you could call that superficial ass that.
I giggled and started to write on his left palm. I wrote my name and my number and then put a little heart next to my name. "There", I said, "All done Mr. Bolton.", I let his hand go and he looked at it and smiled.
"For the project of course.", He asked jokingly.
"Totally", I said and we both laughed. His smile is so amazing that I just want to melt right here and now. Then he backed up towards the door and winked at me and then turned around and left the room. OMG! I think I am going to die, my heart is running at like a million beats per minute but I calmed myself down. After that, I grabbed all of my books and my purse and left for my next class.
Lunchtime
I went to the table that I always sit at and then I saw HIM coming. It was Mike and I was not in the mood to talk to that bastard at the moment. When he walked in, he put his arm around my shoulders and I was shocked that he would even try to do that. I immediately pushed off my shoulder and didn't say a word to him and continued my conversation with Sharpay. I guess he got the message but was determined because he then asked, "Gabs, can we talk, please?"
I looked at him for the first time since yesterday and it looked like he didn't get any sleep at all last night so I nodded and stood up. We walked out into the hallway and I stopped by the water fountain. I turned to face him and said, "What?" It came out a little harsher than I intended but I really didn't care.
He looked nervous but he started talking, "I'm so sorry babe, I shouldn't judge people by what they are wearing or how much money they have. I don't like you because you are rich. I like you because you are sweet, beautiful inside and out, and you make me happy.", he grabbed my hand and squeezed it a little and I didn't pull away. "So, can you forgive me?", he asked and I looked up at him and he truly did look sorry.
"I guess that I did over react just a little bit.", I smiled and giggled at him.
"And I forgive you for that but, can you forgive me?", he asked gripping my hands a little tighter. I really did like him and I think that I still do like him. Okay, I decided to give him another chance but I was going to show him rather than tell him. I let go of his hands and wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed him. Mike pulled back after a while.
"I guessing this is a yes?", He asked and I nodded and kissed him one last time before we walked back into the cafeteria hand in hand with everyone staring. I walked back to the table and sat down next to Sharpay and Mike sat on the other side of me.
"Awe!", Sharpay squealed, "You guys made up! That's so happy!" I was blushing and Corbin being the ass hole that he is decided to make it worse.
He was mocking Sharpay's voice when he said, "Awe, so cute!" I really just wanted to punch him right then and there. But I started laughing when Sharpay beat me to it and punched Chad in the arm. I knew there was a reason that we were friends.
"So, is the party still on for Saturday?", Sharpay then asked to change the subject.
"Yeah!", I answered trying to show enthusiasm towards it.
Friday at school
Troy's POV
I walked into first period like 2 minutes before the bell rang and walked to my seat next to Gabriella Montez. She was so beautiful and always looked perfect in whatever she wore. But I can't like her too much because she is dating Mike but whatever. When she saw me come in she smiled and said, "Hey!"
"Hi", I said back while smiling too. Today she was wearing a light flowy shirt and Jeans with heels and her hair was in a side pony tail that was curly. She was still smiling and then she asked me.
"So, when do you want to get together to work on the project?", she asked.
"Whenever you want to.", I told her. She giggled and thought for awhile.
"How about tonight?", she asked smiling.
"I have to watch my little brother so you would have to come over to my house and we could work while we watch him.", I said hoping that she would agree to do it.
"Aww! How old is your little brother?", she asked and the look on her face made it seem like she liked little kids. I smiled.
"He's 3 and is turning 4 in a couple of months.", I told her and her smile grew even bigger.
"I bet he is so cute!", she kind of squealed and that confirmed that she loved no adored little kids.
"You'll just have to wait and see tonight around, um 7ish?", I told her.
"Okay, I can't wait! But, I need your address.", she smiled once again. I pulled out my notebook and wrote it down on a sheet of paper. Then I ripped it out and handed it to her. She folded it and wrote Troy on the front with her pink pen and put it in her purse. "I'll see you tonight.", she giggled and then Darbus started class.
After School
Gabriella's POV
I said goodbye to Mike and gave him a quick kiss and then walked over to my car to drive home. When I got there, I went straight up to my room and dumped my stuff on the floor next to my dresser. Then I layed down on the bed, turned my I-pod on and tried to relax. Ever since me and Troy made plans this morning, I have been kinda nervous and I don't know why. But, I'm sure that his little brother is so cute if he is anything like Troy. I sighed and got up and went to the bathroom and fixed my hair and makeup. Then, I went back into my room and looked in the full length mirror. Sure I was skinny and petite, but I am far from perfect. Then, the phone rang, ripping me out of my thoughts. I picked it up, "Hello?"
"Hey babe, it's Mike.", he said and I smiled.
"Hey, what's up?", I said and layed back down on my bed.
"Wanna go and see a movie tonight?", He asked and I wasn't in the mood but I already had plans so I didn't have to lie.
"Sorry, but I can't.", I told him truthfully.
"Why?", he asked.
"I'm going to my friends' house to work on a project for Ms. Darbus.", I told him and he sounded disappointed but I already had these plans.
"Oh okay, then I'll just see you at the party.", he said and I smiled.
"Of course you will. Bye Mike.", I said and then he said goodbye and we both hung up. I went and sat at my desk and started my other homework.
Troy's POV
I walked out of school and got into my black range rover. I drove home and was thinking about what was going to happen tonight. I turned my I-pod on to Breaking Benjamin (They are like my favorite band! lol) and just listened for the rest of the way home. When I got there, I got out of the car and went inside through the front door. I was greeted by my energetic little brother named Tyler. He was bouncing and laughing so I picked him up walked into the kitchen and found my mom cooking in there. "Hey mom.", I said and she turned around and smiled.
"I have to leave around 7 so you are on Tyler duty until the morning.", she told me. My mom is a nurse and she works nights at the hospital. Which sort of sucks but whatever. She usually leaves around 7 and gets back at like 6 in the morning, which are really long hours but she deals with it.
"Okay.", I answered. I put Tyler down and walked over besides my mom. "Oh, and my friend Gabriella is coming over tonight to work on a project for theater arts if that's okay with you.", I told her.
"Sure sweetie, just don't forget about your brother.", she said.
"I don't think Gabby would let me forget about him. I think she wants to meet him more than come and work on the project.", we both laughed.
"Well, girls love little kids.", she smiled. "Isn't that right Tyler?", she asked him and he was laughing and smiling and he shook his head yes.
"Alright then, I'm gonna go and work on my other homework.", I said while walking out of the kitchen.
"Okay.", she said and went back to what she was doing.
No one's POV
It was about 6:30 and the Bolton's had just finished eating dinner and Troy was sitting on the couch with Tyler in his lap watching Veggie Tales and he started to talk to Tyler.
"Okay buddy, you're gonna be good tonight right?", Troy asked and Tyler lifted his head and shook it yes. "Okay.", He smiled. Then a song came on and Tyler climbed off of Troy's lap and started to bounce around and dance. "Wow Ty, you have to much energy.", Troy laughed.
"Nuh uh!", Tyler yelled at his brother and laughed.
"Yuh huh!", Troy answered and he started to tickle Tyler. Tyler was laughing really hard.
"Twoy!", he yelled again between laughing fits. Then Troy picked up his brother and swung him around while Tyler was laughing merrily. Then his mom walked into the room and smiled at her two boys. And then went back into the kitchen. The door bell rings.
"I'll get it.", Troy said and he put his brother down and walked to the door.
Gabriella's POV
When I got to the address, I pulled into the driveway and got out of the car it was an average house and not that big but it looked really cozy and I liked it. I walked up to the front door and rang the door bell. After about a minute, Troy opened the door and he smiled and said, "Hey Gab, come in.' I walked in and it was modern but not too modern. Like clean, that's it.
"Hey.", I said back to him.
Then he said, "I know it's not a mansion but…", I smiled and just looked at him.
"I really like it. I hate living in my huge house, it gets really creepy sometimes.", I said and he laughed. Then a little boy who I guessed was his brother ran up and was hiding behind Troy's leg. He peeked out at me and he had blue eyes just like Troy and curly blond hair. He was wearing little yellow overalls that were so cute. I knelt down on the floor and started to talk to the little boy. "And who is this little guy?", I asked and I knew that there was a huge smile on my face. I really love little kids. He giggled but stayed behind Troy's leg.
Then Troy bent down next to me and said, "I don't know, I've never seen him before in my whole entire life.", Troy held back smile.
"Nuh uh Twoy!", the little boy said and then started to laugh.
Troy continued to joke with him, "Wait, how do you know my name?" They were so cute together.
"You my bwother!", He laughed again and hugged Troy.
"Oh, I see now.", Troy finally said and then Tyler turned back to me.
"So what's your name cutie?", I asked him and he smiled.
"Tyler!", he said and started to get excited.
"I'm Gabriella", I said. "It's nice to meet you Tyler."
"Hi Gab…", he had a look of concentration on his face and it was so adorable, "Gab… Gabelala", he said and his smile grew from ear to ear. I laughed.
"You are just too cute!", I said and then a lady walked into the room and I assumed that it was his mom. She smiled sweetly.
"You must be Gabriella.", she said and I nodded. "I'm Troy's mom Lucille." She held out her hand and I shook it.
"Nice to meet you.", I said and she smiled sweetly again and turned to Troy.
"Troy, I'm leaving now. Have fun but get some work done too.", she said. Troy answered her.
"We will, bye mom.", and with that Lucille left.
"Where is she going?", I asked curiously.
"She works night shifts at the hospital as a nurse.", He answered and started to walk so I followed him and we went into the living room and sat down on the couch.
"So, where should we start?", I asked.
3 Hours Later
We had gone to the store and bought poster board and all of the other things that we needed to start our project. Troy found out first hand that I love to shop and we ended up by the mall so I had to go in and I bought a new outfit. Opps! But anyway, after that, we went back to Troy's house and started to work on the poster and now we were almost done.
"This picture should go here.", I said and put it in the top right hand corner of the poster.
Troy laughed and put it on the bottom in the middle. "No, it should go here.", he said and smiled.
"No way, it looks way better up there.", I said.
"Definitely down here.", he said back and I pushed him on the shoulder and smiled.
"Fine, how about we call in the professional to tell us where it should go.", I suggested.
"Nice try Gabs, but our professional has been asleep for the past hour.", he said and I looked over at Tyler curled up on the recliner and fast asleep. He was the cutest thing ever!
"Hmph!" I crossed my arms and leaned back against the couch. Troy got up and picked up Tyler and took him to his room. I got up and followed them. Troy pulled down the covers on Tyler's bed then put him in and tucked him in. Then leaned over him and kissed him on the forehead.
"Night buddy.", he said and walked with me back to the living room.
"You are really good with him Troy.", I said as we sat back on the couch. I pulled my knees up to my chest and hugged them with my arms.
"Thanks", he said. "Ever since my dad died, I have had to look after Tyler most of the time because of my mom's work schedule. I guess I kinda see it as I'm his dad."
"Oh", I said kind of sad. "I'm sorry about your dad. But, I can tell that Tyler really looks up to you.", I said.
"It's okay. He died like 2 years after my brother was born so Tyler doesn't really remember him that well."
"I bet you miss him.", I said.
"Yeah… everyday.", he said and then looked away.
I could tell that he was hurting so I moved up onto my knees and moved closer to him and wrapped my arms around his neck and just hugged him. Eventually, he put his arms around my waist and it felt good being in his embrace. I felt safe. After a couple of minutes, he let go and he said, "Thanks Gabby." I smiled and sat back down but this time closer to him.
"What about your parents?", He asked.
"My mom is Annez Montez, but I doubt that means anything to you.", we both smiled and I continued. "She is a famous fashion designer and my dad is a commander in the marines. Both of them are always gone so I'm left all alone in my house.", he looked at me confused.
"They just leave you here like that?", he asked.
"All the time. Like right now, my dad is overseas in the war and my mom is in Paris for a few weeks.", I told him.
"Doesn't it get lonely?", he asked.
"Yeah, but I usually invite friends over so it isn't one hundred percent terrible.", we both laughed. And then my phone went off cause Shar sent me a text and I saw the time. "Wow, it's already almost 11 o'clock. I should probably get going."
"Okay, we'll finish this another time.", He said and we both stood up and walked to the door.
"Just call me whenever you want to work on it.", I said then reached up and hugged him again and this time he didn't hesitate to put his arms around my waist. We let go and I said, "Tell Tyler bye for me."
"I will", he answered. Then I started to walk out to my car and stopped when I get to my door and turned back to him.
"Hey, I'm having this party at my house tomorrow if you want to come. It should be really fun.", I smiled and got in the car and backed out of the driveway.
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