Hey guys! So I know I haven't updated in a long time, but I just got done with school and honestly school is my first priority. I am now on Winter break for about a month so hopefully I'll be able to write a lot more. I swear I haven't forgotten about this story. I have just been so busy with school that I didn't have time to write but now I do! So yay! Enjoy the chapter! Oh! Thanks to Bluebell140 for giving me the information on how to plan a wedding!
Disclaimer: I still don't own HSM or any of the characters...
It was now January, the middle of January of the New Year. Things have been crazy for both Gabriella and Troy. Gabriella decided to put Charlie in daycare for the day and getting used to that routine has been difficult. Troy has been going to the gym to tone his muscles, not that he needs it in Gabriella's eyes. That often left Gabriella home alone to get the housework done. She was also able to think about things and think them through clearly.
Leaving Charlie in day care is the hardest thing that Gabriella ever had to do. She hated every minute of it. It was like a piece of her was missing. A feeling she didn't like at all. But she knew that she had to do it because with Charlie around all the time, she was unable to get her work done. Today, on her list, she was going to began to plan her wedding. She knew when she wanted to have it, but she didn't know if she would be able to get it done and ready in time.
Gabriella sat down and took out a piece of paper and wrote 'Spring Wedding' at the top. That was what she wanted for sure. She definitely wanted to have a spring wedding that way it wouldn't be too hot but it won't be too cold. It would be perfect. She felt her phone vibrate and she pulled it out, "Hello?"
"Hey babe. I'm heading home from the gym. Do you need me to pick up anything while I'm out?" Troy asked. A smile graced Gabriella's face
"No I don't think so. When you come home we have to get started on planning this wedding so guess what you're going to help me," Gabriella said and she earned a groan from her fiancé.
"Why can't I let you do all the work?" Troy asked whining.
"Because if you don't help me I can withhold something that I know you wouldn't like very much," Gabriella said with a smirk.
"Are you talking about what I think you're talking about?" Troy asked fear in his voice.
"Oh yes. And don't think I won't do it," Gabriella said, "So if you want to find out, try me."
"I'll see you soon," Troy said hanging up. Gabriella rolled her eyes and shook her head.
About 15 minutes later, Troy was entering the house, "Baby! I'm home!" Troy called.
"I'm in the kitchen," Gabriella said from the table. She heard the sound of his feet moving across the floor and a few seconds later she saw him enter the kitchen, "Did you have a good work out?"
"The best," Troy said leaning down and placing a kiss on her lips. Troy sat down next to her, "Alright so what do we need to find out?"
"Okay I researched some information on the computer because I'm clueless. First off we need to find out what our budget is," Gabriella said softly, "And with that, who is going to pay for it or how much we expect our parents to contribute to the cost."
"Well my parents already agreed to pay for everything," Troy said, "I've talked to them about this before."
"You didn't tell me?" Gabriella asked, "You should have told me." Gabriella wrote down Troy's parents next to who was paying for it.
"They also said that there is no budget but they don't want us to go over the top," Troy said and Gabriella nodded.
"Understandable. I don't want a big flashy wedding," Gabriella said softly, "I want a spring wedding."
"So how about we have it in April?" Troy asked, "It's January now. That gives us 3 months to get everything ready."
"I like it. And if April doesn't work out we can do it in May," Gabriella said with a smile.
"I can't wait to marry you," Troy said taking Gabriella's hand in his own. He lifted it up and placed a kiss on the back of her hand.
"I can't wait to marry you as well," Gabriella said, "Now how many people do you want to invite? Do you want a big wedding or a small wedding?"
"How about immediate family and our friends? And of course we have to go and invite Mrs. Darbus," Troy said chuckling.
"Definitely," Gabriella said writing it down, "Where do you want to have it?"
"Church?"
"I've always dreamed of a church wedding. Ever since I was little," Gabriella said softly, writing down church next to the place for the wedding.
"Then that's what we're going to do. And leave the honeymoon to me," Troy said with a wink.
"Okay," Gabriella said hesitantly.
"Don't worry," Troy said with a smile.
"I'll try not to," Gabriella said, "Who is going to be your best man?"
"Chad," Troy said without skipping a beat.
Gabriella giggled, "No thinking about that one," Gabriella said softly, "So that means Taylor will be my Matron of Honor."
"For the grooms men, put down Zeke, Jason and Ryan," Troy said. Gabriella nodded and wrote it down.
"And for my bride maids, it'll be Sharpay, Kelsi and Martha," Gabriella said.
"So do we have everything written down?" Troy asked moving his chair closer to Gabriella.
Gabriella nodded, "I think so," She said softly. She turned to look at her fiancé, "What?"
Troy smiled and lent forward and captured her lips in his. Gabriella wrapped her arms around his neck and Troy moved to pick her up. Gabriella smiled against his lips as he deepened the kiss. Gabriella played with his hair at the nape of his neck. Any time they were able to get alone meant everything to her and Troy. It was rare because Charlie needed her parents all the time. Troy trailed his lips down her jaw and to her neck when the phone rang.
"If we don't answer they'll hang up," Troy muttered against her neck.
"It may be the day care," Gabriella said breathlessly. Troy let her go and Gabriella answered the phone, "Hello?... Yes this is she... Is she okay? Yes I'll be right there." Gabriella hung up and turned to Troy.
"What's wrong?" Troy asked.
"Charlie's sick. Throwing up. I'm going to go pick her up," Gabriella said getting her keys.
"I'll come with you," Troy said taking her hand in his. They left the house and got in the car. Within 10 minutes, they were outside the day care. Gabriella got out after parking the car and made her way into the day care center.
"Mommy!" Charlie said getting up and rushing towards her mom. Gabriella took notice that her clothes were changed. Gabriella picked up Charlie and placed her on her hip.
"She threw up all over her clothes so we put them in a bag," Charlotte said hanging Gabriella a bag.
"I'll wash these and bring them back," Gabriella said softly, rubbing her daughters back.
"Daddy," Charlie whined when she saw Troy come in. Gabriella handed Charlie to Troy. Charlie let her head rest in the crook of his neck and she closed her eyes.
"Thank you for calling us," Gabriella said softly, "I'm sorry for any trouble this has caused."
"No trouble. We're used to it. Happens all the time. She kept asking for her mommy and daddy the entire time," Charlotte said softly, "Feel better Charlie." Charlie merely nodded.
Gabriella left with Troy following her. Troy placed Charlie in her car seat and took off towards the house. Gabriella brought Charlie into the house and rushed her upstairs. She undressed her daughter and started the bath.
"Mommy I don't feel good," Charlie said her hands on her stomach. Gabriella guided her to the toilet where she threw up. Gabriella held her daughter's hair back and rubbed her back. She waited until her daughter was finished. She flushed the toilet and she picked Charlie up and placed her in the bathtub.
Troy walked up the stairs and paused by the bathroom, "Is she okay?" He asked softly.
"She just threw up again. Can you get her pajamas?" Gabriella asked. Troy nodded and left. A few seconds later he came back with pants and a t-shirt princess pajama. Troy set them down on the counter. He left the room and got an empty trashcan and put it by the side of Charlie's bed. He didn't like to see his baby girl sick. It hurt him. He just wanted to hold her and make her feel better.
Gabriella walked into the room with a clothed Charlie in her arms. Gabriella set her down on the bed and braided her hair so it wouldn't be in her face if she got sick. Gabriella tucked Charlie in and placed a kiss on her forehead, "Sweetie if you feel sick, grab this trashcan and throw up and then call me or daddy," Gabriella said and Charlie nodded. Gabriella pulled the shades down and turned on the bedside lamp that caused a soft glow in the room. Dark enough for her to sleep but light enough for her if she needed to be sick.
About an hour had passed and Troy was walking to his and Gabriella's room when he heard coughing. Troy back tracked and opened Charlie's door. He saw his daughter hunched over the trash can. Troy walked over and rubbed her back, "You're okay," he said softly. When Charlie was finished he took the can and emptied it in the toilet and rinsed it out. He took a wash cloth and brought it back to Charlie's room. He placed the bucket next to the bed and washed her mouth. He set the towel on the night table. Charlie curled up to her dad.
Troy smiled down at her, "You feel rotten don't you baby girl?" Troy asked softly. Charlie nodded closing her eyes as she laid against Troy. Troy backed up and let his back rest against the wall. He rubbed Charlie's back, lulling her to sleep.
Gabriella, in effort to find out where her fiancé went, headed up stairs. She glanced in Charlie's room where she found Troy and Charlie both asleep. Gabriella smiled at the sight. She went over and nudged Troy, "Troy..." She whispered softly.
Troy stirred awake, "Hun?" He questioned.
"Come on. It's already 8 o'clock," Gabriella said softly.
Troy settled Charlie back against her pillows and he carefully got off the bed. He exited the room and went into his and Gabriella's. Gabriella tucked Charlie in and placed a kiss on her daughter's forehead. She left the room, shutting the door slightly but not all the way. She entered the room and saw Troy already in bed, "Don't tell me you're getting sick too."
"I'm just tired," Troy said patting the spot next to him.
"Hold on," Gabriella said going into the bathroom. She changed into her pajamas, braided her hair and brushed her teeth. She exited the bathroom, shutting off the light and crawling into bed. Troy pulled her to him.
"I love you..." Troy whispered placing a kiss into her hair.
"I love you too," Gabriella said softly, closing her eyes and letting herself fall asleep to the sound of Troy's beating heart.
Okay so there's the chapter. It's short, I know. I just haven't had the muse to write. I feel horrible enough for not updating and even more horrible (is that correct grammar? I have no idea :D ) chapter. So please, read and review. I apologize once again for not updating. School and working two jobs have been taking over my life. I'm off until January 24th so hopefully if people are still reading my story I'll write more and update at least one or two more times before I have to go back and school and work take over my life again. Read and Review!
