TPC: Teen Pregnancy Club
-a Headstrong.Crazii.Daize story-
DISCLAIMER: I disclaimed in all my other stories, why not this one?
SUMMARY: Gabriella, Taylor, Sharpay. Strangers to each other, but they all have one thing in common… their pregnant their junior year at the same time. Troyella, Chaylor, Zekepay.
C4: Chapter Four
TMAG: The Meet and Greet
"I'm thinking of moving out," Chad told Taylor.
"Moving out? Just because of one punch? Come on, Chad. You're stronger than this, I know it."
"It's been more than one punch, trust me. I'm gonna ask Troy's dad if it's okay with him for me to move in with them. My mom already gave me permission to do it. She said it would be better for me," Chad explained.
"Well, I guess I can't disagree on that, can I?" Taylor said. "When are you going to ask?"
"At the Meet and Greet. I'll stay to 'clean up'. That might be too obvious. I'm usually the first one to leave so I don't have to clean up," Chad said.
"I hope you and your dad work things out eventually," Taylor said while getting up.
"I hope so, too. Come back here at seven to pick me up."
"'Kay," Taylor said, hugging Chad and kissing his cheek. As soon as she left, Chad called Troy to tell him about what's going on.
Troy and Gabriella spent all afternoon fixing Troy's house up for the gathering. They had little tables set up with drinks, cookies, cakes and fruits, had a room with music playing, and had a spot just to chill out. Balloons and confetti were everywhere.
"Did you think we went too far?" Gabriella asked.
"Yeah, the pool in the back was a little extreme. I mean, it's the middle of winter," Troy said.
"Besides the pool, I think we did the best job ever," Gabriella said smiling, walking over to her beau and wrapping her arms around him.
"I couldn't agree more," Troy said, leaning in to kiss her. After two seconds, Gabriella pulled away and ran to the bathroom.
"I can't wait 'til this 'puke-every-five-minutes' thing ends," Troy groaned.
The doorbell rang and Troy saw Chad and Taylor standing on the porch. Troy opened the door smiling.
"Welcome to Troy and Gabriella's Meet and Greet Party," Troy said in a British accent.
Taylor laughed and walked through the door while Chad stayed behind a bit.
"You think your dad will say yes?" Chad asked.
"I don't why not. Once he knows the situation, he has to say yes," Troy reassured him, closing the door.
"We have snacks, drinks, music, and a chill out area, so help yourself," Troy said.
The doorbell rang again and Troy answered it knowing it was Zeke and Sharpay. Sharpay didn't look too happy, maybe it was because Zeke still hasn't answered her question, but who knows. Zeke looked bummed also.
Troy answered the door. "At a get-together like this, you're supposed to be happy."
Both Zeke and Sharpay ignored his comment and sat down on the couch. Chad and Taylor had their backs turned to the depressed couple talking about the baby.
"We have snacks, drinks, music, and a chill out area, so help yourself," Troy said again.
"We also have a pool, but it was kind of a waste to have considering its January," Gabriella said coming from down the hall.
"Sharpay?" Gabriella asked.
"Gabriella?" Sharpay asked.
"Sharpay? Gabriella?" Taylor asked.
"Taylor?" Both Sharpay and Gabriella asked.
"You know each other?" Zeke asked.
"We don't know each other. We were just in the nurse's office at the same time," Sharpay clarified.
"So how are y'all holding up?" Gabriella asked.
"I guess I'm okay," Taylor replied.
"Not so good. Someone over here feels the need to not answer my question," Sharpay said, staring daggers into Zeke's face.
"Well, I'm sorry. But incase you haven't noticed, this is as big a shock to you as it is forme. I wasn't expecting this! I'm not going to already have an answer ready for you!" Zeke exclaimed.
By now, Troy, Gabriella, Chad, and Taylor were staring at the arguing couple.
"You know, we have a room for you to chill out in. So, why don't Zeke and Sharpay go to that room and chill out," Troy said, saying the last 'chill out' through gritted teeth.
They both got up reluctantly and drudged over to the room.
"What's wrong with them?" Taylor asked.
"Zeke doesn't know if he's gonna be there for Sharpay or not," Chad told her.
IN THE CHILL OUT ROOM…
"You really didn't have to do that in there," Zeke said.
"Do what?" Sharpay asked.
"Let everyone know I did something to make you angry. You could've just said you were frustrated or aggravated or something."
"I guess you're right. Sorry, Zeke," Sharpay apologized.
"Apology accepted," Zeke replied.
After that it was uncomfortable silence. Zeke would look at Sharpay and when Sharpay would look up; he'd quickly turn his head and vise versa.
But the silence was a good thing. It gave him time to think. What would it be like if he wasn't there for her? He wouldn't know what the gender is until word gets around school, he couldn't have a 'daddy's girl' if it was a girl, he couldn't spoil the baby, he couldn't see the baby's first crawl, first walk, hear the first word and more. He concluded that life without his unborn child would be miserable.
"Sharpay, I have an answer," Zeke said nervously.
"Answer to what?" Sharpay asked.
"You're question. If I'm gonna be there or not. I came up with an answer."
"What is it?"
"I'm gonna stick with you all the way," Zeke said smiling.
Sharpay smiled and pulled him into a kiss then a hug.
"You're the best, Zeke," Sharpay said.
"Thanks."
IN THE LIVING ROOM
"Well, this is a bummer," Gabriella commented.
"Yep," Troy said.
"There's nothing to do," Taylor said.
"You're right," Chad agreed.
Zeke and Sharpay entered the room hand-in-hand, grinning.
"I'll take it things went well," Taylor said.
The couple said nothing. They just walked to the nearest seat and sat down.
"I officially declare this party over," Troy said. Zeke and Sharpay were the first to leave. Taylor waited out in her car for Chad, who had to ask permission to live with Troy. Gabriella cleaned up the snacks by eating them while Troy kept on telling Chad his dad will say he can stay.
"We'll go together," Troy said.
"Yeah, it'll be much easier for me to ask him with you in the room," Chad remarked sarcastically.
"Get up," Troy said. Chad did what his best friend said and started walking with him to his parent's room.
"Are you gonna be okay in here?" Troy asked Gabriella.
"Yes, I'll be fine," she said with a sugar cookie in her mouth.
Troy walked down the hall and knocked on the door.
"Come in!" he yelled.
Troy and Chad entered the room. "Dad, Chad has to ask you something," Troy said, pushing Chad in front of him.
"What is it?"
"Um… you see… me and my dad…." Chad started to tell the story to Mr. Bolton, who wore an expression that could not be repeated. "… so is it alright if I live with you?"
"Did you get permission from your parents?" he asked.
"My mom already said yeah. She said it'd be best for me," Chad answered.
"Well, then, I'll have to say yes. I'll drive you over there so you can pack your stuff," Mr. Bolton said, getting his clothes on.
"That's okay, Taylor's gonna drive me over there."
"Do you mind sharing a room with Troy?"
"No," Chad simply replied. He turned around to Troy and started smiling as he made his way out.
"Thanks, dad," Troy said.
"Oh yeah, thanks Mr. Bolton!" Chad yelled from the front door.