Memories
A/N: Another chapter!! So sorry for the update wait. Thanks again to Kro22 for another great idea! It inspired me. This by far would probably be my favorite chapter of this story. I think I said it for another chapter, but I guess I changed my mind. I hope you all enjoy reading it, just as much as I enjoyed writing it. So anyway, here you go.
The next day late afternoon, Gabriella sat on the couch, watching an interview of her husband on one of her favorite shows. Ellen! She smiled, rubbing her stomach soothingly, as she listened to Troy's response on the question, "How does it feel to be married, a father, and captain of the best basketball team in the nation?" (You don't have to agree with me when I say that the Lakers are the best, but its nice if you do.) "It feels...wonderful. My wife and I have been together for years, which I find amazing since couples barely stay together in Hollywood. Especially since my wife's a supermodel, with a thirteen year old girl, and a baby boy on the way. You know? I mean I love my family, more than anything, and being the captain of the most praised basketball team is just a plus." Tori sat down on the couch, as Troy stated how much he loved his family. "I'm glad I'm apart of this family." Gabriella giggled. "I am too."
"Mom, how are you and dad you know, so perfect for each other?"
"Honey, no one or anything is ever perfect. There's always going to be something that needs fixing."
"Yeah, but with you and dad...its like you were put on this earth to be with each other."
"Me and your father are just lucky to find love earlier, that's all."
"When did you realize that you were in love with dad?"
"Well we had been dating for a year, and...I hinted to him a million times that I had special feelings for him. He was the first one to actually say it though. It was our one year anniversary and Sharpay was making a huge deal out of it, she also couldn't stop talking about how I didn't even know what to get him, or where we were going..."
(Attempting To Do 1st Person. I hope I do good.) Sharpay looked at me. "Gabriella, its your very first one year anniversary, you have to get Troy something." I frowned. "What if Troy didn't get me anything. Then he would feel weird that I got him something, but he didn't get me anything."
"What if its the other way around?!" Sharpay asked, looking down at her anniversary gift from Zeke a month ago. It was her pink nail polish. Her favorite ever. "I don't know Shar...I don't even know if we're doing something special."
"Of course you are. Look I wasn't supposed to tell you, but Troy is planning on doing something special. He just doesn't know what to do yet."
"Really? That's so sweet."
"Yeah, what do you think is an ideal anniversary?"
"Dinner, topped off with an amazing dessert, then watch the stars together, anything that makes it a special moment..."
"Whoa, dinner, stars, and special moments? What are you two ladies talking about?" Troy asked as he and Zeke came walking up. He kissed my cheek, making me smile. "Sharpay's anniversary, and how sweet it was of Zeke to think about all that." I answered. Zeke looked at Sharpay. "We didn..." Zeke began but was cut off by Sharpay's lips. "Sharpay, we'll catch you guys later." I said grabbing Troy's hand and walking away.
Me and Troy walked down the hallway, swinging our conjoined hands slightly. "So Zeke and Shar had dinner, stars, and a special moment at their anniversary, huh?" Troy asked looking at me. "Yes, they did."
"Oh, that's nice...do you want our anniversary to be like that?", he asked just above a whisper. "I want our anniversary to be...whatever you feel is necessary."
"Seriously? You don't have some sort of...fairytale anniversary that you planned out? I mean it can be whatever...?"
"Yes, it can. All that matters is that its on the actual day of our anniversary. As in...as long as its today."
"Gotcha, and its today. Tonight, pick you up at six?", I nodded my head. He kissed me quickly before walking towards his own class. I bit my lip as I entered the classroom."
"So you had no possible idea, on what dad was up to?", Tori asked. Gabriella looked at her daughter. "Nope." "No idea whats so ever?"
"Nope. Anyway..."
"At six that night, I waited for Troy. I was wearing a purple and black plaid dress with ballet flats. My hair was in its natural waves, flowing beautifully. The doorbell rung, and I ran to answer it, grabbing my purse and cell phone as I opened the door. "Hey there handsome." I said as he pulled a single rose from behind his back. "Happy anniversary.", he said as I gave him a huge hug. I took the rose out his hand, "I'll be right back." I said quickly going inside and sticking it in a small vase. I hurried back outside. "Ready to go?", he asked taking me by the hand. "Yes, very ready." he led me to the car, opening the door for me.
"So what are our plans for this evening?", I asked as he stopped at a red light. "Romantic dinner for two. Then back to my place for dessert." he said winking at me, as the light turned green and he drove off. "That sounds kind of...dirty."
"Eww. Dad wanted to...you know...do it with you?" Tori asked, disgusted at the thought of her parents doing it. She understood that that was how she was made, and how her future baby brother was made, but the thought was still quite frightening. "No, it wasn't like that...let me finish....
"Do you like dirty?", he asked as he stepped on the gas, accelerating us forward, faster. "Not now...if you know what I mean." I said honestly. I was kind of embarrassed that we were having this conversation. He chuckled, "That's kind of...a good thing. I'm not sure if I'm ready for that kind of relationship." I just giggled, not knowing what else to do. For the rest of the car ride it was complete silence.
We pulled up to a sushi bar, not exactly the most romantic of places but its still something. We ordered a platter for tasting, and fed each other, flirtatiously. When we where done he said he had a surprise for me back at his house.
"What kind of surprise?" Tori asked, her face buried in her sketch book. "The most amazing surprise...
He guided me towards the backyard and helped me climb a tree to the very top where a treehouse was located. We reached the top and sat down, our legs dangling from the side."What is this all about?" I asked, looking around. "This is a tree house me and my dad built when I was little. Me and Chad used to play up here for hours and hours. Now, I just come up here to think."
"First, the roof top garden at school, now this. You are a man not afraid of heights."
"Ha, I guess to get my head out of the clouds, I have to feel like my head is in the clouds." I smiled, getting off the boarded floor, and walked around to explore. I saw a toy robot, and immediately picked it up. "Troy, this is adorable." I said playing with its arms. He quickly got up and removed it from my hands, "That's RoboRob. Classic." he said putting it back in its place. As he did so, I found amazement in the pirates wheel, mounted on the wooden gate. "A pirate's wheel?"
"You know...those things were cool when I was 8." I giggled, walking into the roof covered house again, making more giggles erupt. "Where these cool back then, too?" I asked holding up a red cape. "That's Chad's.", he said quickly, I didn't buy it though. I put it around him, tying it around his neck gently. "Now, its yours, since Chad hasn't claimed it yet." he bit his bottom lip, and pulled a string. The center roof opening up and letting us gaze at the stars. I looked at him, surprised at the act. He grabbed my hands, and swallowed the lump in his throat. "Gabs, I have to tell you something."
"I'm listening." I whispered, my heart was sinking into my stomach. "I...I...adore you."
"Huh?"
"I mean...why is this so hard?"
"Troy...what.."
"I love you!" he blurted out, interrupting me. My jaw dropped to the floor. "I. I love you too."
"Awwww! Dad was such a nervous wreck." Tori said, putting her hands in their air. Gabriella laughed, "So, anything else you would like to know?" she asked, smiling as the thirteen year old got off the couch, sketch book in hand. "No, I'm good. I got all the information I need. I got to go tell my friends about you and Dad." and with that Tori bolted up the stairs.
A/N: sorry for such a long wait. I am actually satisfied with this chapter, I hope you guys enjoyed it too.