Mini-Flashbacks
October 3, 2009
"Ry I'm getting fat," I proclaimed looking in the long mirror in my closet. I sucked in my stomach then let go on exhale making a big pouch show.
"Oh gosh you just had a baby…this is your baby weight."
"I lost 30 lbs in 2 weeks Ryan the weight flew right off me as soon as I stepped on that treadmill! Then the other 20 took a month…now I'm gaining it back! What happened to my abs Ryan!?!?!?" I screamed looking back at the mirror repeating my action from earlier.
"Gabriella I'm sure Troy hasn't noticed." Ryan said not paying me any mind.
"Brie I'll be back, I'm going to lunch with Lily," Troy leaned down and gave me a kiss before running out the door
"Yea I'm sure he hasn't," I grumbled under my breath sticking out my stomach once more before sucking in a tad pulling my shirt down.
"So what are we doing for Troy's birthday this year? I mean we should start planning…"Ryan said looking through his Cosmopolitan…I swear him and Kirstin need men they read those so much. I ran my fingers through my hair tugging at it a little.
"Just…let Chad plan it. I did it last year-"
"And the year before that, and the year before that, and so on…why not this year? I mean you never want parties for yourself so…"
"Just let Chad do it, he said he'd love to. We're going to have to have it on the 16th since he has games every other time…"
"Is he going to have time I mean with pre-season starting on the 7th and everything." Ryan said looking at me as I ran a hand over one of my dresses.
"I don't know Ryan! God can't you tell I don't feel like doing a party this year? I have Summer to worry about," I glared at him before roughly looking through the hangers.
"Okay the innocent bystander in me is saying to drop it, but the best friend in me is saying to press this. Hun what's going on?"
"Nothing Ryan-"
"Hey Ria I'm going to the gym!!" I sighed turning from my clothes ignoring Ryan's raised eyebrow and headed towards the stairs going down quickly.
"Whoa where's the fire?" Troy asked when I came into the kitchen. He was wearing some sweatpants and loose gray guys tank. His hair was gelled slightly but looked like he'd ran his fingers through it a few times.
"No where…did you eat?" I asked shyly looking down at my hands.
"No I'll get something, kiss Summer for me," He came over and grabbed my chin softly and lifted my head to kiss me softly on the lips. "Love ya," I nodded whispering my response. I looked down to see his gym bag by my feet.
"Aren't you going to the gym?" I asked as he headed for the garage door.
"Uh, yea…"
"Don't you need your bag?" his cell phone beeped and he looked down before looking back at me.
"It's in the car,"
"Don't you need shoes?" I asked glancing at his feet. Flip flops
"I have some; I gotta go I'm late." He rushed out before I could respond.
I looked around the kitchen and then at the bag. It's nothing…he probably has a back up…yea that's it. I tapped my hand on the island lightly before sighing and heading back upstairs.
October 6, 2009
"Now when you cut you must keep the lines straight." Eric said leaning against the table as he watched me cut open a steak. I know its food but its good practice for your cutting.
I bit my lip and used my knife and fork to cut ever so slowly to get it straight. Once I was done I pulled back and looked at my work…it's crooked.
"Here like this," Eric said gently coming behind me and wrapping his arms around me easily. I tensed slightly before relaxing.
I looked around the room and noticed no one was there to witness this…I tried to focus on what he was saying about the way I was holding the utensils but I can't help wondering why my face is so damn hot. I swallowed hard and glanced over at Cari's seat and could just picture her rolling her eyes at eye saying 'P.P.' under her breath.
My eyes moved back to the steak and my hands as Eric covered them with his. His hands are so…soft and…he smells so….good. A small smile came on my lips-wait why are you smiling? This….this isn't supposed to be happening….you can't be falling for the teacher that's just….wrong!
I fought back the smile and watched our hands as they worked together to cut one of the halves of the steak. Once done I looked at the new halves and saw the perfect lines.
"See, easy." Eric whispered into my hair. I couldn't help the involuntary shiver that came over me when this action was done.
If this had happened in 7th grade with Mr. Wilson I would have died to have him put his arms around me. He was my English teacher and he was dreamy! He looked like Mel Gibson in Tequila Sunrise. He was a god! Just one of the reasons every girl in class had many questions about their homework that year and had to stay in during lunch for help. I'm a little embarrassed to say I was one of those girls but come on he was a thing sent from heaven!
Troy of course laughed when I told him I wanted to be the future Mrs. Wilson. He told me 'kid there are way better guys for you out there, who wants a teacher anyways?' Yes those were his exact words. Then a few days after he said this to me Mr. Wilson had a visitor drop his lunch off.
His wife,
Some girls burst into tears right there and Mr. Wilson was so confused…he had no idea that every girl was in love with him. I just sat there looking down at my notebook ordering myself not to cry. Once all of this was over Troy was waiting for me after school was out but I just kept walking and when he followed me I ran until I couldn't anymore. Of course he caught up and just watched as I sat on the sidewalk crying because I fell for a teacher…a teacher who I wanted to marry…a teacher who was married to a girl 10x better than I'll ever be. That's exactly what I told Troy, and you know what he said? He said 'Well the only loser is that teacher…and any other guy who doesn't choose you. You're by far the greatest girl I've ever met…you'll make a guy very lucky someday…and I will be jealous of him forever.' Yes those were his exact words…and that was the exact day I truly realized I loved Troy.
I blinked a few times coming back to reality. Eric had removed his arms and was standing next to me…still very close.
"Now you try," He said pointing at the steak nonchalantly. I looked back at him and we locked eyes. I looked from his slightly blue eye to the slightly green one…then back again. He smiled at me and I couldn't help but smile back…his smile is breathtakingly perfect…it's not lopsided or anything.
I nodded and looked back at the steak with more confidence this time. I cut slowly and just imagined his arms still around me and I inhaled…I smell like him…he smells nice…once I was done Eric leaned over and looked at the steak I looked at his head…I bet his hair is soft…it looks soft, really, really soft.
"You did it!" he said turning back and grinning at me. I watched him a moment before realizing he spoke. I did it!
"I did it!?!?" I yelled in astonishment I looked over at the steak and looked at it next to the ruler and saw this was true.
"AHHH!" I yelled dropping my utensils and jumping up wrapping my arms around Eric and he wrapped his arms around my waist spinning me around.
He put me on the ground and looked at me and I looked back. He leaned down….
.God.
This man is going to kiss me! I can't believe he is going to kiss me. I CAN'T BELIEVE I'M NOT STOPPING HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gabriella what the hell!?!?!?! STTTTOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
His eyes closed and mine did the same, our noses brushed this just isn't right-
"…And I said,
"Romeo save me - I've been feeling so alone.
I keep waiting for you but you never come.
Is this in thy head? I don't know what to think-"
He knelt to the ground and pulled out a ring and said,…"
I finally realized my phone was ringing and jumped from him quickly sighing with relief and went to my bag searching for my phone which I can't find.
"Marry me, Juliet - you'll never have to be alone.
I love you and that's all I really know.
I talked to your dad - go pick out a white dress;
It's a love story - baby just say 'Yes.'
Oh, oh. Oh, oh.
'Cause we were both young when I first saw you..."
I pressed talk.
"Hey Troy,"
October 14, 2009
"How was practice?" I asked looking up from my laptop as I sat on the couch typing up another paper. Troy came in looking very tired with wet hair and wearing his warm ups.
"Tiring, I'm so out of shape. Good thing for pre-season but that game tomorrow…ugh…Chad says I gained my daddy weight," He flopped down on the couch next to me and patted his tight abs. "I'm thinking he's right." I giggled and shook my head. I thought for a moment before continuing to type, Troy sighed and placed his head on my shoulder. I smiled softly and finished off the paragraph before putting the laptop to the side and then grabbing his left hand with my right interlacing our fingers.
"What's wrong?" I asked leaning my head against the top of his.
"I miss you, I feel like I haven't talked to you in ages…I mean talking to the guys and Shar, Nikki, and Lily is great and all but they don't get it."
"I know," I said softly.
"Well what have you been up to? Maybe planning a nice little 25th birthday party for someone, even though they have a game on their actual birthday?" I laughed at how obvious he was.
"Oh I have no idea what you're talking about."
"Oh really?"
"Yea, I really don't."
"Fine," he mumbled lifting his head and looking down at me, I hesitated a moment before leaning my head on his shoulder.
"Troy can I ask you something,"
"You can ask me anything."
"Have…have you…." I looked up at him to see this completely blank face…he's waiting to hear what I have to say… I looked back down "Have you…changed your mind?" I felt him tense a moment.
"What do you mean changed my mind?"
"Never mind,"
"No, no tell me, what do you mean?"
"I mean us, this, everything…I don't know forget it-"
"Are you…breaking up with me or something?" his voice cracked…I pulled away and looked up at him.
"No! I just…people grow apart…you've been gone so much…forget I said anything."
"What?"
"It's just Nikki is so much older and experienced. I've been with the same person my whole life…What do I know?" Troy frowned still looking me in the eye…searching for another reason before responding.
"Her again? She's just a girl…I used to date-"
"Did you two ever have sex?" I'm sure that if he was drinking something he would have choked.
"Uh…" He looked away.
"Oh,"
"I didn't even answer," He said looking me straight in the eye.
"Okay…I won't be mad…" He sighed looking forward before looking back at me.
"Yes."
"Were we together?"
"God no,"
"Was she good?"
"What kind of question is that?"
"I…don't know…Can you just answer?" I looked at him pleadingly. He sighed again running his right hand over his face again.
"She…wasn't the best sex I've ever had…at the time I probably thought that…but innocence can surprise you." He looked at me with a genuine smile that made me blush.
"Was she your first?"
"No,"
"Who was?" I asked trying to think back but only one person came to mind-
"Shar,"
"WHAT?!?!?!?!" I yelled staring at him with wide eyes.
"What?!"'
"Shar?!?! You were a freshman Troy!"
"I thought she told you!" he yelled as I dropped our hands and grabbed a pillow next to me and started hitting him and he moved away.
"She obviously told me Zeke was her first time!!!"
"I didn't know!" he said moving away more until he was on the armrest of the couch out of my reach. I decided to stop.
"I'll never look at the both of you the same you know." I said glaring at him and he laughed softly.
"Yea…but really why are you asking all of this?" he said sitting next to me again once he knew it was safe.
"I…I just…I don't know. Do you still love her? Nikki I mean,"
"I don't know honestly… I mean it's hard to say I love someone who hurts you…I can't love her even as a friend…I mean I like her but nothing close to love…I don't think we were ever at love. No I don't, I love someone else."
"Oh really?"
"Yea," he stood up and cheesed at me before slipping towards the stairs. "Angelina Jolie,"
I squealed and jumped up and ran after him up the stairs and down the hall to one of the guest rooms…that had only a mattress in it since we were still looking for the right bed,
October 16, 2009
"Well don't you look sexy Gabriella," Kirstin said coming into the closet and standing next to me as I looked in the mirror
"Thanks…I have to change again." I said rushing towards another dress.
"What are you doing?" Kirstin said shaking her blonde head.
"I look fat in this dress." I yelled going through the racks.
"No you look fine," I turned and looked her up and down. She was wearing tight blue strapless dress that fit her perfectly with white sandals. Okay on anyone else this would look ridiculous, but Kirstin can work weird things like that.
"No I…I can't go," I shook my head reaching behind me to unzip the cream Georges Hobeika cocktail dress I had on with a black necklace.
"No you look hot!" Kirstin said I carefully walking over to me and grabbing my hands making me stop unzipping.
"I just I can't I mean….I can't!" I yelled sitting down on a seat in the closet.
"You look gorgeous, what's wrong?"Kirstin sat down next to me
"I'm scared…Nikki Michaels is a scary person and you never know what she plans to do with me once I get in her home."
"Really?" Kirstin asked giving me a disbelieving look.
"No," I mumbled leaning my chin on the palm of my hand with a sigh.
"Michaels…that name sounds familiar…"
"A lot of people have that last name…"
"Yea but it sounds really familiar…"
"Can we get back to me?" I asked looking at her.
"Oh sorry."
We stayed in silent a moment and Kirstin just played with my hair while I played with my hands sighing every now and then.
"So you don't wanna go…"
"I just don't want to…leave Summer." I lied…well not entirely.
"Hmm Summer will be fine…she'll most likely sleep the whole time…Corbin, Ashley and Kelsey will be here too. So it won't be that bad…" She wrapped her arm around my shoulder I nodded before sighing and standing up holding my hand out to her.
"I really need fudge pop," Kirstin laughed shaking her head at me before leading me out of the room.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
"This party you guys…too much! You really didn't need to!" Troy said standing in the main hall holding his Heineken in the air. "Chad man thanks for planning this…knowing most of the team…and squad are here and will be hung over tomorrow…game day but that's fine!" Troy said making everyone laugh. "Well I'm 25 now-"
"And getting old!" Michael yelled out as he stood in the corner with his arms around Emily.
"Yea that too…see man now I'm depressed." Everyone laughed again "But enjoy the party and thanks for coming." Everyone cheered and got back to partying.
I rolled my eyes and slid into the kitchen. I mean it's not anything impressive…or as spacious as mine…well ours…I walked towards the fridge trying to keep my heels quiet but found that dumb since the music was loud enough to cover that and well who cares if I'm in the kitchen? Well…okay never mind back to finding the wine…or something…I need liquor!
Opening the fridge careful not to let anything fall, I looked around before squatting down and looked around. God…do they eat? What kind of fridge is this? There's nothing in here but a bunch of Figi water yogurt and well fruit. What the hell?
"Maybe if your fridge was like that you wouldn't be so fat Gabi-Ella." I jumped slightly and fell back on my ass closing the fridge in the process. I looked up and glared at Nikki.
I have been avoiding her since I got here. Lily I actually talked to and she told me she loved my dress but Nikki glared at her so she glared at me and walked away. Why ruin Troy's night by having a confrontation with this girl? I am the bigger person…okay that doesn't exactly make me feel very confident saying I'm the bigger person…after her comment.
"What do you want?" I asked pushing my hair out of my eyes before standing up and glaring at her though she toward me.
"Oh nothing…" She looked me up and down and I quickly did the same.
I hate to say it but she looks very pretty. I mean she has great legs! She's wearing a purple strapless dress with a zipper up and down the middle in the front. A simple black necklace and her hair curled, eyes done, and lip gloss applied. I had to look down at my own outfit…no I look better I am confident.
"Cute dress…it'd really suck if something…happened to it…" Her smirk was so big and her eyes filled with hate…
"Nikki that's so…elementary." That was a good comeback…right?
"What is? I never said I would do anything…but accidents do happen…" now she's grinning.
"Why are you-"
"Such a bitch? " She laughed "If you never got the memo perra te odio" I don't care that her eyes are now dancing with happiness. I couldn't help my jaw dropping and touching the ground. This…thing…learned Spanish! What the hell? She called me a bitch…
"Listen Nikki I don't know what your problem is but you need to grow up and realize that Troy doesn't want you, if he did he never would have dumped you all those years ago." I said…well someone said. She just laughed again rolling her eyes and brushed past me but stopped halfway before coming and saying near my ear.
"Then why did Troy…spend the night with me last week?" She laughed again before walking out the kitchen, I just stood there wanting to throw up.
"Hey I'm going over to Chad's…we have stuff to go over…I may be home late or I'll just stay over there."
"Okay babe," I said wrapping my arms around his waist as he smirk and did the same to me.
"Well now I don't want to leave," he whispered kissing my forehead making me dizzy a moment but he had me.
"No you and Chad have…something to do. Just don't get in trouble…call me tonight…I'll miss you…I'll be very cold." I said with a pout kissing his jaw and he groaned softly.
"Now I just want to go to the guest room."
"That's not happening…I have a paper,"
"Oh right…Well I better go…I love you," He kissed me on the lips before heading for the garage. I responded and headed back for the stairs when Troy called me causing me to turn.
"Gabriella, you look fine with my T-shirt on," He said a cheesy grin on.
"Go," I said shooing him off
She's lying Troy…he wouldn't I know him…She's playing with my mind.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
"AH!!!" Kirstin yelled suddenly gripping my arm. I looked at her like she was mad, Emily and Ryan imitated my look.
"What is your problem?" I asked pushing her hand off my arm
"I know why Nikki Michaels sounds so damn familiar!" She is going to pee her…dress any second now…I can feel it.
"Well? Out with it!" Emily said getting excited also spilling her wine in the process.
"Michaels! She's related to Veronica!!!"
Emily dropped her glass making it crash on the hardwood floor making a pool around her feet. Ryan dropped the sandwich and soda he had making the mess even worse. I just can't breathe, think, or close my mouth. Everyone is now watching us but I don't have time to care. This is something I have been trying to figure out for years and the answer was obvious. My eyes flashed to the wall and sure enough a nice size family picture with Veronica and Nikki was there. God, Troy- wait did he know? Now I really am having trouble…I can't stay this is too much information and too much Nikki/Veronica for one night…or lifetime.
It all makes sense now, everything! The hatred for no reason…I stole her little sisters…man. No I didn't steal him technically but…Okay I'm done with that though…I really can't breathe though.
"Que tienen que estar bromeando! Que están relacionados? Yo debería haber sabido! Ellos me odian tanto es obvio! Ambos tienen ese maldito smirk UGH... Estoy tan estúpido, Gabriella estúpido, estúpido... no puedo quedarme me voy. Adiós" I turned and ran for the front door but didn't quite get there.
"Gabriella it has been too long," I cringed slightly as I walked through the hall to the back door. I turned slowly and Veronica standing there looking beautiful in her silver form fitting halter dress and her hair in curls. I glanced next to her and saw Nikki smirking bringing her drink to her lips before taking a sip.
This isn't fair! This is 2 against 1 and well that isn't fair…they both hate me dearly and I just figured out Veronica's reason and now they have me cornered. No one is back here since the party is in the front. Now that I'm standing here looking at both of them standing next to each other….why didn't I see the resemblance before?
"Veronica it has been too long…" I said suddenly feeling self conscious of my figure looking at how thin they are. I mean I'm proud of my curves but sometimes things run up on you.
"Things must be hard," Veronica said stepping a little closer to me Nikki staying behind with a smirk on her face.
"What is hard?" I asked suddenly confused.
"Having a boyfriend who doesn't like to stay home with you, he's been coming around here a lot. Isn't that right Nikki?" She asked turning towards her younger sister who nodded and smiled.
"Yea we've been catching up on a lot. We went shopping the other day, and we have been to lunch a few times. What did you get him for his birthday?" Nikki asked with a sickly sweet voice.
"I…" haven't actually gotten around to that. "am waiting for his birthday, what'd you two get him?"
"Oh I got him a nice set of signature golf clubs. You know how he's taken that up since high school." Nikki said with a laugh.
"Nice sis, I got him a few nice bottles of wine, and a nice glass set. That house could use some class in it." Veronica said before she looked me up and down before laughing and turning back for the party.
"Are you leaving?" Nikki asked turning her attention back to me as I fiddled with my dress.
"Oh…yea I was just going to check on Summer…"
"Oh right…the baby. Well hurry along I'll just tell Troy you went home early." I'm sure she would.
"Isn't it past your bedtime anyways Gabi-Ella? I mean it's already 11:55...but I guess at 12 your pretty little dress will turn back to rags..." She looked at a pretend watch on her wrist with this evil grin on her face.
"I don't have a bedtime Nikki, I'm an adult-"
"Adults don't take responsibility for their mistakes."
"What is that supposed to mean?" I asked frowning at her.
"Oh you know, getting pregnant and ruining Troy's chances of getting to have a life. I mean what kind of guy would Troy look like if he dumped you because you ruined his chance of being a bachelor by having Summer. Now I'm sure he could still land a girl with Summer since she's so adorable but he would look bad if he dumped you. You should own up to this and dump him. It'd really be easier that way….on everyone…I mean you could go with…Eric. I could have Troy that's what we all want."
"What?" I asked suddenly alarmed, what does she think she knows?
"I know about you and him. He used to be in a class with Veronica, they're still tight. He says you're beautiful. He always did need glasses though.." She said the last part as more of an after thought.
One thing I have to remember about Nikki and Veronica is they have a way of twisting the truth. So how do I really know that's what he said he could have said something completely different but Veronica only chose to remember little words. They both do this I learned but sometimes they can tell the truth…really with them it's like the boy who cried wolf.
"I don't believe you,"
"Fine, but really if you love Troy, you'll leave him and let him have a life."
She stepped closer to me and looked down her nose at me glaring ever so slightly.
"Can't you tell you're holding him back?" She glared at me a moment longer before turning and walking back towards the party.
The only thing I can think of as I walk out of the house is the fact that…I may be holding him back.
October 18, 2009
"Shh," I whispered to Summer as I held her and cupcake with a single candle in it. She reached for it again making me move my arm and shake my head at her. She gave me a blank look then became fascinated with her hands. I kicked the door to our bedroom open and Ocean ran past me.
I looked over at the bed and saw Troy still sleeping. Summer made a noise and started reaching for him but I just ignored her. I walked over and crawled on the bed and placed Summer on his stomach and watched her as she hit Troy's naked chest. I rolled my eyes and crawled off the bed and into the bathroom. I found a match and lit the candle before blowing out the match and tossing it in the toilet. I picked the cupcake up and walked back into the bedroom.
"You didn't wake him up yet?" I asked walking to Troy's side of the bed. Summer looked back at me then at my hand that was in front of the flame before looking back at Troy. She hit his chest again which made him wince.
"Troy," I said getting a groan from him.
"Troy," I repeated laughing when he still just laid there.
"Troy….I'm naked," I said bending down briefly to whisper in his ear. When I pulled back his eyes were open and he was glaring at me.
"Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Troy, happy birthday to you." He grinned and grabbed Summer as he moved to sit up. I looked him over and blushed at how cute he was with his hair all over the place and the innocent smile on his face. "You're getting old now, soon you can use the senior discount, you're getting old now, I mean 25 holy cow!" I sang grinning at him as he rolled his eyes and laughed.
"Make a wish," I whispered moving the cupcake closer. He moved Summer to the side and closed his eyes. He opened them again and blew out the candle.
I liked it! I don't say that very often...love the drama and the Eric and the Troy? I know Summer isn't making much of a impact but she's always taken care of so you know if I forget to say where she is. Oh and that whole Spanish...well that's my attempt at doing full sentences haha. I'm not very good...I wish I was but I'm not. So if you know Spanish and read that and said 'what the hell?' I'm sorry....forgive me. let this count for future chapters also.(:
What do you think he wished for? I mean I haven't thought of what it could be, I just want to know what you all think lol.
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xoxo Zoe
I have to say rest in peace to DJ AM. For real when I found out he was dead it shocked me more than Michael Jackson being dead for some strange reason. Seriously I'm not that big of a fan of his all I know is him once going with Nicole Richie, the plane crash, then he was a DJ. But seriously his death shocked me. I don't know what more to say...