Chapter 3 already? Wow, time goes by fast… Thank you to my reviewers from last week. I'll mention you at the end…
Troy slid his arm back to his side and took the seat that he had been sitting on earlier, which just so happened to be Taylor's'. When she saw Troy take the seat next to her, Taylor slightly scooted her chair towards Ari, which resulted in Sharpay sending an evil glare down her way. Taylor rolled her eyes and scooted her chair back to its original position, placing the smile back onto Sharpay's face.
"Okay, I'm so hungry. I don't think I can wait any longer." Troy truthfully said, rubbing his belly and chuckling nervously for emphasis.
"You never could." Taylor mumbled to herself, hoping that no one heard. Unfortunately, the whole table heard and Sharpay was glaring at Taylor, whilst Troy was just staring at her disappointedly and Zeke just point blank looked at her. She instantly regretted her words when she saw Troy's face. She closed her mouth and covered her face with the menu, totally embarrassed. Just then, a male waiter, Jay, approached them and asked them what they'd like to order. Sharpay and Zeke ordered the same meal as they knew what the best food was. Troy chose anything from the menu, and even though everyone gave her weird looks, Taylor got a salad. And little Ari got her favourite: Lasagne. Their meal came within 20 minutes and they all dug in. Taylor prepared Ari so she could eat properly while Troy just looked on, questions filling his head. 'She looks just like Taylor. I wonder who the father is. Does that mean that Taylor's married? She's so good with kids. Wow I missed out.'
"Tay, the girl is fine. Let her eat!" Sharpay ordered, digging into her salmon. Taylor sighed and pulled away from Ari, who was staring longingly at the lasagne. This made Taylor giggle, and it instantly brought memories back into Troy's head when he was the one that would make her laugh. Taylor turned her body back around and began to eat. "So Troy, what have you done over the last 3 years?" Sharpay asked, mouthful of salad and salmon put together. She obviously knew what he had done; I mean he was in papers everyday. She also couldn't care less because she was just trying to make conversation. Troy leaned back a little and swallowed.
"Well, after, um, college," he looked straight at Taylor who immediately stared at him before he continued. "I was seen by some Lakers scouts who said I had the potential and then my career took off from there. I've been all around the world, played nearly every team in the NBA…"
"Screwed some chicks…" Taylor murmured to herself, once again hoping that no one heard. Sharpay gave Taylor a small kick from across the table which made Taylor yelp. Troy once again gave her that same look and Taylor ducked her head down and resumed eating.
"I'm sorry for her behaviour, Troy. Carry on…" Taylor rolled her eyes, thinking 'Who are you, my mother?'
"It's okay. I mean she is right. Women throw themselves at me and I catch them." He responded, that signature lopsided grin coming out. Zeke laughed and fist pounded Troy, which earned Zeke a painful nudge from Sharpay. To ask for forgiveness, Zeke planted a hungry kiss on Sharpay's rosy lips, and she happily accepted. When the kiss deepened, Troy and Taylor rolled their eyes, even though 4 years ago, that was them. They pulled apart and couldn't keep the smiles off their faces. It didn't help either that Ari yelled "DONE!" and her mouth was covered in sauce. Taylor sighed and wiped her daughters mouth clean while the rest of the adults laughed at Aries's antics.
"Who's up for dessert?" Zeke asked after checking that everyone was done. Taylor raised her hand in front of her bosom.
"No dessert for me, I'm watching my weight." Sharpay scoffed and Troy began to think. 'She never was a dessert person.'
"Please Tay. There's nothing to watch, you're in good shape!"
"Yeah, you are." Troy added and he watched as Taylor turned her head away in an attempt to stop people realising that she was blushing. Even after all these years, Troy's compliments were still the best kind.
"Choccie cookies, mummy!" Ari demanded, using her nickname for Zekes' famous chocolate chip cookies. The whole table smiled warmly and Zeke couldn't keep the grin off of his face.
"At least someone likes my cookies…" He said referring to how Taylor refused dessert. Taylor raised her hands as if she was innocent.
"You know I love your cookies, Zeke! Im just trying to keep my figure." She chuckled, staring at Sharpay the whole time because of what she had said earlier. Sharpay rolled her eyes in complete annoyance.
"I am not going to repeat myself, Tay." Taylor giggled and just then Jay came up to them. They all ordered the cookies, except for Troy, who ordered a double fudge chocolate cake. When their meals arrived, Taylor couldn't stop herself from staring at Troy's slice. Troy saw her and smirked.
"Want some?" Taylor bitterly laughed and sipped on her rich wine.
"Only if I want a cavity." Troy shrugged and slipped a piece into his mouth. He moaned and groaned, knowing that it would drive Taylor crazy. Taylor peered from his cake to his mouth, her mouth watering at the sight. And it wasn't just because of the cake… Troy wasn't making things any easier for Taylor to be mad at him. The way he moved his mouth and moaned brought Taylor back to memories of the good times they had together.
"Are you sure you don't want any? Last chance…" Taylor looked down at the cake one more time before admitting defeat and nodding her head. Troy grinned and took a forkful of the cake. "Say ahh." Taylor looked at him as if he were crazy. "Do you want it or not?" She grunted and opened her mouth wide. As soon as she did, Troy slid the fork into her mouth and slid it out, leaving a trail of chocolate on the fork. Taylor closed her eyes in delight as she savoured the tastes. Not only could she taste the richness of the chocolate, but she could also taste Troy as he had put his mouth on it earlier. Troy's grin got wider as he watched her moan in pleasure at the flavours. Taylor instantly stopped when she remembered that her daughter was still in the room. She abruptly opened her eyes and cleared her throat which made Troy cough and laugh at the same time. She felt her cheeks heat up and she began to play with the spoon that she had not used yet as some sort of distraction of what had just happened. "We can share if you want." Troy said, pushing his plate towards her.
"Are you sure, I mean you don't have to?" Troy nodded and Taylor didn't have to be told twice. She dug into the cake and Troy took mouthfuls after Taylor did. They all conversed while finishing their dessert, occasionally laughing here and then. When there was only enough cake left for one person, Taylor pushed the plate to Troy. "Have it. I'm full." Lies.
"No you're not. Chocolate cake is your favourite. Finish it." He answered, pushing the plate back towards Taylor. Taylor softly pushed the plate towards him before protesting.
"Troy seriously, I didn't order it, making it rightfully yours. So you finish it." Troy gently pushed the plate back towards Taylor.
"Taylor. I am giving it to you. So just say yes and eat it." Taylor got frustrated and forcefully pushed the plate back to him.
"Since when did you start telling me what to do, Bolton?" Troy, trying his best to be patient, gave the plate one more push.
"Taylor." He said calmly. "I am offering you the last piece of cake. So please take it." Taylor was about to protest before Sharpay interrupted them.
"For god's sake, I'LL EAT IT!!" she pulled the plate in her direction and shoved the last piece into her mouth. "There? You two happy?" she questioned, her mouth full with cake. Taylor sighed in frustration and then turned her body to face Ari. 'Always the stubborn one.' Troy thought, before placing his hands in front of him on the table.
"So are you guys ready to leave?" Zeke asked, pushing his chair back to leave room for him to get out. Troy wiped his mouth and threw his napkin in his plate, while Sharpay did the same.
"NO!" The adults turned their attention to the little 3 year old. "I haven't finished my cookies, mummy." Taylor got up from her chair when she saw their jackets coming. She got Aries' coat and put it on the infant before putting on her own. The rest of the table did the same and Taylor picked up her child.
"Well honey, you can eat it on the way home in the car. How about that?" Aries' nodded her head as Taylor bounced her up and down, causing her to giggle sweetly. Troy smiled at how Taylor handled the situation, along with all the other situations involving Aries that had took place that evening.
"So guys, Kelsi and Ryan are arriving on Monday, Jason and Georgia are arriving on Monday as well and Chad and Gabriella are arriving on Wednesday." They all nodded. They had heard this already.
"And then we'll all meet up at your house to have a 'Wildcat' barbeque. We know." Troy interrupted, almost reading everyone's mind. Sharpay stopped at her car and narrowed her eyes at Troy.
"Remember you're sleeping at my house for the next week or so." That was all Sharpay had to say and Troy was quiet. Taylor smirked and headed towards her own car. "Tay? Where are you going?" she questioned, looking towards Taylor's direction.
"I have to get home. Ari's bedtime has passed. I'll see you guys later."
"What? No hug?" Zeke inquired, reaching out with his arms.
"Please. I'll see you tomorrow." She laughed and then stepped into her car. She tried starting her car but nothing happened. She tried again. Still nothing. 'Third time lucky.' She thought, before starting again, she turned back towards the group who were watching her. She started it for the third time. Nothing. Stepping out of her car, she retrieved little Ari and they walked over to Sharpay, Zeke and Troy.
"Problem?" Sharpay asked, knowing exactly what was wrong.
"Um, my car won't start." She whispered, looking around the group, who were failing to hide smirks.
"Do you want me to drop you off?" Troy asked, pointing to his very expensive Porsche (don't own) and unlocking it. Taylor, caring for her daughters' health, didn't protest and so she just nodded her head. Taylor put Aries down and held the hand that wasn't holding a melting cookie.
"Come on, Ari. Were going in Troy's car." When Ari heard this, she tried her hardest to scoff down the rest of the cookie. Taylor saw her and stopped her hand from moving any more. "Sweetie, what are you doing?"
"Well, you said that we're not allowed to eat in other people's cars because we might leave crumbs." Taylor smiled and rubbed the top of her daughters head.
"Honey, I'm sure that Troy's okay with it. Right Troy?" she stared at Troy with a hopeful look. He grinned and nodded. "Alright. We'll see you guys tomorrow morning, when I come and pick up my car, alright?" Sharpay and Zeke nodded and Taylor and Ari hopped in. When Taylor was strapping herself in, she turned to Troy with a worried expression on her face. "What about Ari? She needs a booster seat. Wait; let me go get it…" Troy reached for her arm to stop her.
"Taylor, she'll be fine. We've strapped her in tightly, there's nothing to worry about."
"But…"
"Tay…" hearing him use her nickname flooded thoughts inside Taylor's head. This was going to be some ride…
What do you think? This was going to be longer but I decided it would be better to keep you guys waiting. R&R.
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