She stood in the kitchen, boiling the noodles, and mixing the sauce. There was a knock on the door. Gabriella smiled, turning the heat down on the stove, and going to the door to open it and Troy wrapped her up in a hug. "I've missed you." he whispered.

Gabriella laughed, "Troy, it's only been a few hours-" "I miss you even when your away from me for a few seconds." Gabriella giggled, and kissed his lips, "I made spaghetti." He smiled, "My Favorite." She giggled smirking, "We can eat it like Lady and The Tramp?"

"My favourite movie." He says, smiling as he kisses her, wrapping his arms around her waist. Gabriella giggles, standing on her tippy toes and pressing a kiss to his cheek, "it's going to get cold." Troy smiles, "then lead me to the table."

Gabriella giggles, and smiles grabbing his hand and leading him to the table. A few minutes later, Gabriella brings out the plates of spaghetti and sits it infront of Troy. He smiled, "Looks delicious." Gabriella giggled, taking a seat next to him.

Troy grabbed one of the noodles, putting one end in his mouth. He looked at Gabriella. Gabriella laughed, grabbing the other end and putting it to her lips.

They both slurpped it and their lips met. Gabriella pulled away giggling. Troy smirked.

After dinner, Troy and Gabriella began studying their homework, Troy sat on the couch, and Gabriella was writing her chemistry notes. Troy sighed, "Let's take a break." Gabriella looked at him, standing up and coming over to him and straddling his lap, "And what must we do on this break, Mister Bolton?"

He smirked, "I have a few ideas.." Gabriella laughed, ruffling up his hair, Gabriella looked at him, "Have you thought about...you know?"

Troy sighed, "Yeah. and I'm still not sure." Gabriella smiles, "If it helps...and if you want me too. I can..can come with you for dinner tomorrow...to meet him..."

Troy smiles, shaking his head slowly, "That would be appreciated." "I sense a but in that statement." he laughs, looking into her big, brown eyes. Those brown eyes that just...sparkle.

"I don't want you to get hurt-" she cups his face between her hands, staddling his lap and staring into his blue eyes. "Troy Bolton, the only one who can hurt me is you."

Troy smiles, kissing her lips gently. "Miss Montez, will you join me to dinner tomorrow?" she giggles, kissing his lips gently and hugging him tightly to herself. "I would love to."

Troy smiles, "Great." Gabriella smiles, kissing his lips, and then just passionately kissed him, She began giggling between the kiss and Troy got ontop of her, and they just layed their making out.

The next night, Troy jumped out of his pick up truck, holding Gabriella close to him. "You okay?" she asked him. Troy looked at her, "I..I'm fine." his eyes darted over to the black vehicle that was in the driveway. Rich Man.

Troy sighed, Gabriella sighed, "Don't be nervous. I'm right here with you." Troy nodded, kissing her forehead. "Let's go on inside." Gabriella nodded, following Behind Troy inside the house.

When They stepped inside, Their sat his Grandparents on the couch talking to a man.

The man looked up at Troy. Troy's breath hitched in his throat. Gabriella rubbed his back soothingly, and whispered, "I love you. remember that."

The man stood up, clearing his throat, "umm...Troy..it's nice to finally meet you son.." he held out a hand for him to shake.

Troy stares at the man's hand and then at his face. It's much like his own, only...older, wrinkles, ...basically, there's no doubt in Troy's mind that this man is his father.

Clearing his throat, Troy just nods and bites his lip. "Yeah." Best stick to small words, avoid an argument.

Henry Bolton pulls his hand back, "Umm yeah..umm." Gabriella hugged Troy's arms gently, Troy wrapped his arm around her waist, pulling her close. Henry noticed this, "So this is your girlfriend?" Troy held her close. "Yeah.." They all walked into the kitchen.

They took their seats. Piper began placing salad around the table. "So umm Henry, any other children we should know about?" Carson asked. Henry cleared his throat, "Umm no..no others." Troy just took small bites of his salad.

Gabriella rested her hand over his, he looked at her, she pecked his lips lightly, and whispered, "If you need a break, you can have one." Troy nodded. Henry looked at the couple, "So umm Gabriella...Will your parents be joining us anytime soon?"

Gabriella bit her lip, "Umm Sorry Sir, but no, My uhh.." He looked at her, Gabriella bit her lip, and looked down at her and Troy's hands, "Umm my mother, She ran off when I was a little baby..and my father left when I was 6..so no parents. It's just me. All I have is Troy now." she smiled up at Troy.

Troy smiled at her, and kissed her forehead. Henry nodded, "I'm sorry to hear that." Gabriella nodded, biting her lip, "Yeah...me too." she looked down at her hand that was interlocked with Troy's.

Troy whispered in her ear, "Are you okay? that didn't bother you did it?" Gabriella smiled at him, "I'm fine..just..memories.." she looked at him, tears shining in her eyes.

Troy nods, looking down at his plate which is still covered by salad and baked potato. Henry bites his inner cheek, "uhm..so...you're a senior-" "Yes," Troy says, perhaps a bit too harshly than needed.

"I saw the basketball trophies in-" "you were in my room?" "I just wanted to get to know you-" "then you shouldn't have given me up! I'm sorry! But I can't do this, I can't pretend this is all fine and dandy and have dinner with a man that I do not even know!"

He shoves his plate away and marches away from the table, a slam from his bedroom is heard. Gabriella bites her lip, "He just...he's under a lot of stress. Finals."

Henry nodded, Gabriella looked at Piper and Carson, "May I be exscused? I'm sorry Piper, But the dinner was delicious." Piper smiled, "of course dear." Gabriella stood up, grabbing Troy's plate, and going to his room.

Gabriella knocked on the door. No answer. Gabriella sighed, opening the door and finding Troy laying on the bed. Troy looked at her, "I..I'm sorry to come in here. But I just wanted to make sure you got your dinner." she sat it on the counter.

Troy stood up, walking over to her, "I need you." he whispered. Gabriella looked at him, "Troy..Your Grandparents-" He began placing soft kisses on her neck. Gabriella moaned lightly, "Troy..the..the door...it's opened."

Troy went to the door, locking it. He wrapped Gabriella up in his arms. Gabriella rested her hands on his chest, "Troy. Do you wanna talk about this-"

"No. I just need you. I need you. and only you." Gabriella sighed, "Troy, Sex doesn't always make everything better. you know that right?" she said looking into his eyes.

"Brie..." he attacks her neck with kisses, but she squirms. There's something...not right about this. She pushes at him, "Troy, let's talk...please, you're hurt. Let's talk."

He presses her against the wall, his hands wandering over her, she shoves at him again. "Troy! Stop it!"

Troy looks at her hurt, "What's wrong?" Gabriella shakes her head, "Troy. Let's just talk about this." Troy ran a hand through his hair, "I can't talk about this Gabriella." "Why can't you? We're suppose to talk about anything. We're together now."

Troy looked at her, "You wouldn't understand." Gabriella looked at him, "Understand what Troy-" "That my dad walked out on me!" he yelled. Gabriella backed up a little bit. Troy looked at her, breathing heavily, "You..You don't understand at all what it's like to be alone Gabriella! You have no clue!"

Gabriella looks at him, hurt and tears in her eyes. Gabriella just shakes her head, "Yeah your right. I have no clue what it feels like to be alone Troy." "Brie, that came out-" she shakes her head, "No. It's alright." she looks down, "I feel more alone now than I ever had."

She tries to walk past him, but he grabs her arm, "Brie, talk to me please, that came out completely wrong." Gabriella shakes her head, "I thought you loved me Troy! you have no clue how hurt I am! how alone I feel!"

"Brie," Troy says, holding tightly on to her arm. Not meaning to, but there will be a bruise there. "Please...that came out wrong." "Troy, forget it. Just let me go home-" "No!" He yells, perhaps louder than needed.

So loud that Troy's grandparents and Henry came through the door and stood to gape at the scene before them. "I said let's talk-" "Funny how I suggested that you weren't interested in any of that!" She yells at him, "no let go of me Troy! You're hurting my arm!"

Troy let her go, And she just looked at him, "I have to go." "Brie, I drove you here, at least let me drive you-" "No-" "Walk you-" "I'm fine." "No. I don't want anything bad to happen to you and it be my fault. I'm driving you." He grabbed his keys out of his pocket, "Let's go."

Gabriella sighed, but nodded. They walked out the front door, and getting into his truck. Troy shut the truck door hard and started up the car and pulling out.

Gabriella crossed her arms as they drove down the street.

They sat in silence for a few minutes. That was until Troy broke the silence, "Brie, will you please talk to me?" Gabriella just looked out the window. Troy sighed, "Will you at least listen?" Gabriella looked at him, and looked back at the window.

Troy sighed, "I was a jerk. An asshole. I wasen't thinking of anybody's feelings but my own. I'm sorry. I know that.." he stopped then he continued. "I know what your going through. I know it Brie. It just came out completely wrong, and I'm so sorry I hurt you. I love you. I'd never meant to do that to you.. I'm just asking you to please forgive me."

Gabriella didn't look at him, "I'm sorry too. and I forgive you. I just..." she looked at him, "I just want you to know that we don't always have to have sex to make each other feel better. I mean hell yes It's amazing having sex with you, but we're a couple, We're suppose to talk to each other about anything."

Troy sighs, gripping the steering wheel and looking out the windshield. "Brie...I realize that now-" "Troy." She says, shaking her head, "I love you, I do," she looks at him, "I'm tired. We had a full day...dramatic day...I'll see you tomorrow."

"No," Troy says, pulling her back when she steps on foot out of the truck. "Stay-" "Troy...no, please.." "Brie, I'm sorry-" "and I believe you...Troy, you're hurting my arm again.." gulping, he lets go of her arm and places his hand on the steering wheel. "I keep hurting you-"

Gabriella looks at him, biting her lip, "I'll see you tomorrow-" "Please. let me stay with you. I won't let..sleep in the same bed as you. I'll take the floor, the couch-" Gabriella sighed, "No. It's fine. you can sleep in the bed with me. just.. Nothing else tonight, okay?"

Troy nodded fast, "Definetly." He got out of his truck, and wrapping his arm around her, "I never meant to hurt you." Gabriella sighs, looking at him and wrapping her arms around him and kissing him passionately.

Troy wraps his arms around her, pulling her closer, Gabriella pulls away, looking at him, "You okay?" she asked him. Troy nodded, "Yeah. I'm fine. Let's get inside, okay?" Gabriella nodded, They both walked inside her apartment.

Gabriella pulled off her jacket, and put her purse in the corner. Gabriella went to the fridge, pulling out some milk. Troy wrapped his arms around her, "Say you love me. please?"

Gabriella turned around to look into his eyes. "I love you Troy Bolton. And nothing and no one can make me think or say different. Now, Are you hungry? you didn't eat much of your dinner?"

"No..." Troy says, even though his stomach silently growls. "I just want to lie down." Gabriella looks at him, cupping his face between her hands and looking into his eyes. "You need eat." she scolds, he shakes his head, "I just need rest. I have ...like you said, we had a full day."

Gabriella sighs, shaking her head and walking to the coat closet to hang up her jacket. As she does that, Troy walks to the couch to take off his shoes, but ends up falling asleep there. Exhausted. Tired. Gabriella smiles, pulling a blanket from the back of the couch and covering him with it. "Goodnight, Troy..."

Gabriella turned the light off in the living room, and walked into her bedroom turning the light off. and going to bed.