Chapter 4: The Waltz
Finally school was over and the whole group had made their way to the mall together in two cars. Gabriella had actually found herself surprised. She'd begun to like East High and she was quite glad she had moved this time, it almost felt like she'd been there longer than 3 days. She'd grown to love her little group which consisted of; Sharpay, Ryan, Kelsi, Zeke, Chad, Taylor, Martha and Jason, some of who had never even given each other so much as a glance and now they'd all grown close during the week.
"So Chad, when are you gonna tell her?" Gabriella asked quietly as they entered the mall.
"Later" Chad replied back quite calmly. Gabriella squeezed his arm gently before being pulled away by Sharpay to check something out.
"Gabi we need to get you some new clothes!" Sharpay said dragging her into a clothes store. The other girls and Ryan followed happily leaving Chad, Zeke and Jason trailing behind reluctantly.
"I really need some new day dresses, maybe for school" Gabriella said thoughtfully.
"Ooh how about this one? Or this one?" Sharpay asked holding up a range of different coloured dresses before handing them to Gabriella.
"Keep hold of them to try on in a minute, lets find you some more clothes" Sharpay said handing Gabriella a few more different outfits before finding some for herself.
Finally Gabriella and Sharpay made their way to the changing rooms where everyone else seemed to be hanging around. Gabriella chose a changing room and went inside trying on some new outfits. A few minutes later Gabriella emerged from changing room wearing a light blue skater dress with an elastic waist and a white lace neckline, it looked perfect on her with the way it complimented her slightly tanned skin and nice curves.
"Gabs that looks beautiful!" Kelsi complimented nicely.
"Yeah Gabster suits you" Chad piped in.
A while later after a lot of changing and buying the group made their way to Subway carrying many bags of shopping each though Gabriella had the most as Sharpay had insisted "You need new clothes for a new place". Gabriella had bought a few pairs of jeans, 4 pairs of shorts, 3 new tops and 5 new dresses as well as lingerie.
Chad gave Gabriella a slight nod to let her know he was putting his plan into action, she shot him a comforting smile to reassure him. A few minutes had passed and everyone now had their food and was happily eating. Chad took this time to say what no one was expecting him to say.
"Everyone I have an announcement" Chad yelled bravely as he stood up, everyone in the restaurant turned and stared before he continued.
"Taylor McKessie, will you please honour me in being my girlfriend? I'm not the lunkhead you think I am and its not always Basketball 24/7 with me, in fact I have been in love with you since 5th grade and I can't imagine a day without seeing you or just being near you whether we talk or not, I'm in love with you Taylor McKessie".
Taylor was silent for a moment before replying "Uh yes, well I'll consider it" She said with a glint in her eye "How about we take a walk?"
"Sounds good, back in 20 guys" Chad said with the widest smile on his face as he and Taylor got up and walked out, both forgetting about their food.
"Well I think he deserves someone like her" Kelsi said with a smile on her face.
"Me too, I know he's labelled as a 'Player' around school but when have we ever seen him with another cheerleader or any other girl?" Martha asked curiously.
"Good point, we haven't" Sharpay said thoughtfully, wondering why she hadn't noticed I mean come on she usually noticed everything.
"You think they're coming back soon?" Jason asked licking his lips whilst staring at their food which they'd left.
"I don't think they'll mind if you eat it Jason" Gabriella said, the whole group laughed at him as he practically attacked it.
"Yeah I don't think they'll be coming back" Martha said showing everyone a text she'd received.
Tay: Chad and I won't be coming back, he's giving me a lift home see you all tomorrow, Tay x
"Hey Martha do I have your number?" Gabriella asked.
"Uh no, give me your phone and I'll type it in"
"Can you all do the same, I'd like to get everyone's numbers we should all hang out at the weekend or something?" Gabriella suggested as her phone was passed round.
"Fab idea Gabi" Sharpay said excitedly.
The next lunchtime Gabriella hurried away from her friends excitedly to meet Troy. Today she would teach Troy how to dance, she'd chosen to wear a short white dress with leggings, something pretty but casual. Though when he saw her his face completely lit up, yes he'd fallen for this girl in only a matter of days.
"Excited about today Troy?" She asked teasing him slightly as she approached him in their secret place. She set her bag down and pulled out her ipod and docking station.
"Spending my time dancing with a beautiful, clever girl like you? Of course I am" He answered truthfully making her blush a little.
"So should we start with the waltz?"
"Sure, sounds perfect"
Gabriella took hold of his hand and pulled him close to her.
"So, first your hold needs to be stronger, the male always leads" Gabriella instructed before adjusting his hold.
"Like this?" He asked holding her closer and straightening out his posture.
"Yes, so now let's just practise moving gently" Gabriella commanded though she was getting pretty distracted, his smell was intoxicating especially when she was so close to him. For a minute they just moved around the rooftop with Gabriella muttering 1,2,3,4 as they waltz around, the way they moved together was just so natural.
"You ready to try some spins now?"
"I'm ready for anything" He teased.
"Because the waltz is very beautiful it has to be slow and graceful, so when you spin me it should be slow, nothing like a cha cha cha spin" Gabriella said before Troy spun her gently.
"Now pull me back" She commanded.
As Troy did so he pulled her even closer than he was meant to.
To Gabriella's surprise he leant down and whispered "Go on a date with me?"
With that he kissed her.
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