A/N: thanks to all those who are reading… it's good to know that people enjoy reading my story and I can't promise in the future that I'll update as quick as I am today… I get in "grooves" or so that I just have to write them and get them out and it slows down over time.

Disclaimer: Okay people, you all know the drill, I don't own HSM... blah blah blah... i'll save you the misery and end it right here LOL... you can thank me later


Family Sticks Together

Thinking Straight

"Gabi," started Troy as he changed his position on the couch so he faced the love of his life, "what do we do now?" At this point, the couple was sprawled across the couch at Gabi's house, thinking about their next step since yesterday's conversations with their parents did not go too smoothly. Upon Troy speaking up, Gabi looked towards Troy from her side on the couch and shrugged her shoulders. Truthfully, she was now officially worried, she, along with Troy, were determined to get married, they knew that it was the right thing to do, but not having their parents approval hurt their confidence a little bit. She was just thankful that her mother worked, that they were on break, and that she had the whole house to herself, which was the exact reason that Troy was over, unlike Gabi's, Troy's mother stayed at home and was annoying him all day about his choice.

"Get married, they'll warm up to the idea… eventually," answered Gabi as she filled herself up with confidence over their decision. "Troy, it's just the fact that were young, that's all, so if we show them that it works out, then we'll be fine."

"Yeah," he started as he pulled himself up from the couch and pulled Gabi up with him, "we love each other, and I want it now… I want you now." Troy wrapped his arms around Gabi's waist and pulled her close to him, placing a kiss on her lips. Gabi couldn't help but smile; it was the one place that she felt protected, happy- in his arms. At that point she knew, she knew that she was making the correct choice, it had to be done.

"Let's do it," responded Gabi as she peered up at Troy with a wide smile. As she spoke, Gabi could feel butterflies collecting in her stomach, begging for a way out, it was unlike her to be like this… to be irrational, on the spot, so in love… but she liked it… and that's when she knew it was the right thing to do, whether their parents approved or not… she just hoped that they would approve, maybe not right away, but… eventually.


A/N: Yoowsers… looking at that last small paragraph, I think I need to learn to use less …'s LOL, I think I like too much, I wanted to make sure to add in the part about being unlike her b/c I know Gabi's character is very rational and all so I hope it doesn't seem like that of a far cry from the actual characters… I know that it kinda sounds short and not much drama or anything right now but don't worry, it'll get better and longer I just have to lay the foundation for future events. Oh and the friends will come into play soon, or at least I hope LOL… I don't have an outline so if you have feedback or direction to go in just tell me and we'll just see…. THANKS