A/N: I thought since Valentine's Day is coming up I would make up a bunch of one shots of our favorite couple. I will be using various love songs through out the chapters!
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Thank you to say.hey.a.dancer for the idea in this chapter!
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March 7th, 2006 10:00 am
Classes just let out and I was on my way to my locker. I smiled hearing the chatter around me as I walked down the hallway. I was looking for a certain shaggy brunette but didn't see him coming my way.
"Hey Gabi what's happening?" Chad asked coming over to my locker.
"Nothing much; just looking for your best friend." I told him spinning the dial of my locker.
"He told me to give this to you and he'll see you in 7th period." Chad said handing me a pink envelope.
"What's this?" I asked fingering the envelope before looking at the mysterious Chad Danforth.
"Troy promised me to secrecy so I'm afraid I can't tell you." Chad told me as I smiled. I grabbed the books I would need for the next classes and stuffed them into my book bag.
"Hm . . . it must be good if he's got you as a delivery boy." I said watching Chad's face.
"Oh you know my buddy; it's always good." Chad told me as I nodded my head.
"Thanks Chad. And if you see Troy before I do, tell him thanks." I told him as he looked at me.
"Thanks for what?" Chad asked trying to get more meaning out of the word.
"He'll know what I'm talking about. Just tell him." I said before slamming my locker door and walking down to my Chemistry class.
I walked down the hall in silence, my mind still on that envelope Chad had given me. I walked into the classroom and saw Taylor sitting in her assigned seat waiting for me to come join her.
"Gabi about time you got here." Taylor told me before I put my book bag on the floor.
"I'm sorry. I got held up at my locker by your boyfriend." I told her before noticing the look of shock on her face.
"What did Chad have to say?" She asked as I shook my head in amusement.
"My boyfriend sent him with an envelope. Chad's being really mysterious though." I told her smiling.
"When isn't Mr. Danforth not being mysterious?" Taylor asked me as we both giggled.
"All right class we're going to start learning about-" the teacher started as I started to day dream and not pay attention.
I looked at the pink envelope as it taunted me and daring me to open it. I picked it up and made sure the teacher was looking at the board before sliding my finger under the flap. I took out the card that had a boy and a girl holding hands and smiled. I flipped it open and saw the messy handwriting of my boyfriend's.
Gabi,
I wrote this for you last night while I was supposed to be doing math homework. Oops! I just wanted to tell you that last night was amazing; star gazing with the most beautiful girl in the world can have a great effect on you. I love you! I hope your classes are going ok and I'll see you in about an hour and a half!
Meet me in our secret spot for lunch! I've got a surprise!
Love ya!
Troy
I smiled before closing the note and putting it back in the envelope. I ripped a piece of paper from my notebook and started writing on it.
Troy,
Classes are going ok. Mr. Bachman is rambling on the importance of elements in Chemistry. Most of the class is in a daze right now. Taylor is intently taking notes so I'll just borrow hers later. You're in gym now so I'm guessing your doing some type of basketball drills . . . and that's a huge possibility since your dad is your gym teacher!
I love you too! And I wouldn't miss lunch for the world!
Oops gotta go . . . the teacher just spotted me!!!
Gabi
I folded the letter before turning back to the lecture that was going around me. Taylor turned and gave me a look but I just smiled at her. She shook her head before turning back to her notes.
11:00 am
"Come on Taylor all you have to do is walk up to Troy's locker and give this to him. That's all." I pleaded with her.
"Why don't you do it?" Taylor asked turning and smiling at me.
"Because it's kind of the element of surprise. Please for me?" I asked forming a pout on my lips.
"Fine I'll do it. You owe me big, girl." Taylor told me before I nodded my head.
"I know I do. We'll have a big movie night at my house one of these weekends." I told her smiling.
"I'm sold. I'll see you in a little bit." She said walking down the hallway as I started walking towards my Sociology class.
I walked into the classroom and sat in my seat before taking out my notebook. I opened it to the very last page and started doodling. I drew flowers and curvy lines. I started drawing hearts and putting mine and Troy's names within the hearts.
Taylor came inside the room and threw a folded up piece of paper on my desk before leaving the room. I gave her a look and she just smiled at me.
I quickly unfolded the note and saw the familiar chicken scratch on the paper. As my eyes scanned the note, a smile grew bigger on my face.
Gabi,
Last night after our mini date, my mom was listening to music and this song was the one that was on while I was supposed to be doing math homework. This song has been stuck in my mind since last night. I wrote some of the lyrics down below and I hope it gets stuck in your head just like it did mine! I love you, sweetheart!
Troy
The lyrics!
You came along just like a song
And brightened my day
Who would have believed that you were part of a dream
Now it all seems light years away
You know I can't smile without you
I can't smile without you
I can't laugh and I can't sing
I'm finding it hard to do anything
You see I feel sad when you're sad
I feel glad when you're glad
If you only knew what I'm going through
I just can't smile without you
These lyrics are true you know . . . when you're not around, I'm not smiling or laughing. The moment I see you walking down the hall, the smile instantly reappears on my face. Take last night for instance I had the hardest time doing my math homework because my mind was solely on you. You're always on my mind.
The other day, Tess called and the only thing I could talk about was you. She told me that I'm in love and that's a good thing. From an older sister to a younger brother, she told me never to let you go and I'm not planning on it. I love you!
I smiled while I finished reading the letter. I hummed the song quietly while watching my teacher write on the board. I rolled my eyes and tried to get into what she was talking about but found it hard since my mind was on a certain brunette boy.
12:00 pm
I hurriedly packed up my book bag before leaving the room. I walked through the crowded hallways before making my way to the staircase. I walked up three flights of stairs before staring at the black door. I took a deep breath before pushing it open.
I walked up eight more steps before standing at the landing; my eyes sweeping around the outdoor garden.
"Troy?" I called quietly hoping I didn't beat him up here. A silver ribbon caught my attention before walking over to where it was tied.
I untied the ribbon before taking the yellow envelope in my hand. I slid my finger under the flap before walking over to the bench. I took a seat and took out the note.
Gabi,
For the past month and fifteen days, you've made the happiest person alive. I love the time we spend together and the secrets only the two of us know. I love how well you know me and I love how well I know you.
Today, we're having a picnic in a garden of love. The garden of love is the science club's creation but the picnic is all my doing. Look to your left and you'll see your surprise!
Love,
Troy
I folded the note back up and looked over to my left. Troy was standing there with a smile on his face holding a picnic basket. He put the basket on the ground before walking over to me.
He took my hands in mine and helped me stand on my feet. I smiled at him before he leaned over and kissed me.
"So did you like all the notes today?" Troy asked me as I smiled at him.
"I loved them. There was an element of surprise in all of them. I especially love the one I got in Sociology." I told him as he smiled.
"That song was on when I was working on homework. I couldn't concentrate on homework because my mind was on you the entire time." Troy said as I smiled.
"Same here babe. I couldn't concentrate during Sociology because I was thinking about you the entire time." I admitted to him.
"I think we both have a problem." Troy told me wrapping his arms around my waist.
"Oh we do? And what problem is that?" I asked him looking up into his blue eyes.
"We're hopeless without each other." Troy told me as I nodded my head.
"I guess we are. Too bad we didn't have more classes together." I told him.
"Well at least we get to enjoy English together." Troy told me as I shook my head.
"Oh yeah but the bad part is that our teacher put us on separate sides of the room." I said rolling my eyes.
"Oh well, we can stare at each other instead of taking notes." Troy told me as I laughed.
"How about no?" I asked him as he told me.
"I can't help it if you love to stare at me." Troy said puffing his chest out.
"Woah did it just get congested up here?" I asked pushing myself away from Troy.
"Oh is my ego a little big?" Troy asked me as I rolled my eyes at him.
"Just a little buddy." I said patting his chest before going over to the picnic basket.
"You can't peak at that yet!" Troy told me coming over to stand beside me.
"Troy lunch is almost over. We have to eat it sometime." I told him shaking my head.
"Fine we'll do it your way. Here you go princess." Troy said handing me a wrapped up sandwich.
I unwrapped the sandwich and smiled when he got my favorite sandwich right. "Peanut butter and jelly is the gift of Gods." I said before taking a bite.
"Yeah if the Gods are five year olds." Troy said before taking a bite of his own sandwich.
"Shut up! I love peanut butter and jelly sandwiches no matter how much you make fun of me." I told him while continuing to eat my sandwich.
"I know you do and that's part of the reason I love you so much. You continue to act like a kid even though you're 17 years old." Troy told me as I smiled.
"I don't know whether to take that as a compliment or a burn?" I said looking over at Troy.
"That was a compliment sweetheart; don't worry about that." Troy told me as we both fell silent.
We continued to eat before I crumbled up the wrapping of the sandwich and throwing it in the picnic basket.
"For someone who doesn't play basketball, you've got pretty good aim." Troy noted as I smiled.
"Why thank you. Anything else in here?" I asked him trying to search the picnic basket.
"Just a little of this and that." Troy said taking out something and handing it to me.
I looked at it and smiled. He made me a sugar cookie and decorated it with frosting. On the cookie, it read "I love you" in messy handwriting.
"I love it. Did you make this?" I asked him as he smiled.
"Worked on them yesterday afternoon before our mini date." He told me as I smiled.
I smiled at him while unwrapping the wrap on the cookie. I took a piece and threw it in my mouth before chewing slowly. My eyes went wide when I realized how good they were.
"These are really good Troy." I told him taking another bite.
"Why thank you. I try my best." Troy said blowing on his fingers for effect.
The rest of the lunch period we stayed up, occasionally stealing kisses from each other. It was a great lunch period.
The song was "Can't Smile Without You" by Barry Manilow. Feedback would be amazing!!
