a/n – Holy hell. I'll say more at the end, but just a warning for people: this chapter's a bit intense. wink. wink. wiiiink.


\/\/\/\/\/


"Bri," Sharpay whispered on Gabriella's lips, capturing the heavenly taste once more. Gabriella smiled and pulled away, lips making a light smacking sound as they parted, thinking that her name never sounded so sweet.

Staring into each other's eyes, again they were at a loss for words. Sharpay wasn't sure what she could say that could possibly begin to describe the enormity of newfound emotions that were recently set free. Gabriella's eyes were so pure and understanding. Sharpay's soul was slowly rising in a beautiful crescendo, body and spirit floating way above and beyond cloud nine. Unable to voice all her feelings, she decided to show them.

Sharpay kissed Gabriella with such force, it knocked Gabriella backwards, causing Gabriella's leg to attempt to quickly regain balance behind her, their lips locked in a fit of passion. A snap was heard when Gabriella put her foot down, and they broke the kiss and looked down.

Gabriella giggled and frowned, picking the object up from the ground. "I cracked your old Nsync CD," she said quietly, eyes shining with glee. "I'm really sorr—" Sharpay cut her off and kissed her again, smirking as she knocked the disk from Gabriella's grasp. Gabriella laughed into the kiss, letting Sharpay back her up until her legs touched the edge of the bed.

Never breaking contact with Sharpay's lips, Gabriella lowered herself onto her back, the mattress compressing with the weight of their bodies. Sharpay gently pulled away, hovering her body over Gabriella's, weight supported by her hands and knees.

"Bri, I don't want to do anything you don't wan—" Sharpay was interrupted when Gabriella reached up and pulled Sharpay's head down to engage in another passionate kiss. Tongues were battling for dominance, uncontested moans escaping their lips. They were breathing for two, and breathing as one. Their kissing was becoming more urgent, less fearful.

"I know what I want," Gabriella murmured, tugging Sharpay's pink tank top over her head. Her center was throbbing in anticipation, something that never happened when she was in bed with Troy.

Sharpay slid off Gabriella's shirt, and before Gabriella could stop it, she had a slight flashback of Troy's rough hands pinning her down to the bed, breath caught in her throat. Regaining her eyesight, she focused on Sharpay, and although Gabriella didn't voice her slight apprehension, Sharpay could feel it. Gabriella tried her best to rid those thoughts.

Sharpay kissed Gabriella tenderly, and then put her mouth next to her ear. "I'd never hurt you," she said in the low voice that made Gabriella get goose bumps. A smile crept onto Gabriella's face slowly, enjoying the chills that soared through her body.

"I know," she said softly, threading her hands through Sharpay's golden locks.

Sharpay lowered her head to her ear again. "I want to show you it can feel good," she breathed, sending both of their hormones raging into overdrive. Gabriella let out an incomprehensible response as her hands found their way to unclasp Sharpay's lacy pink bra. Gabriella tossed the item to the floor.

Turning her head, Sharpay was suddenly embarrassed. Gabriella noticed this and pushed herself up on her hands and flipped Sharpay on her back, straddling her. She reached behind her back and unhooked her own bra, tossing it to the side as well. Sharpay couldn't help but let her gaze flicker to Gabriella's supple breasts, before reconnecting their eyes together.

"What," Gabriella said in a throaty, low giggle, which could have been mistaken as a sexy growl. She bent down so her face was lingering inches from Sharpay's. "Are you blushing?" Gabriella said accusingly, brushing her nose against hers. Sharpay smiled but couldn't look at Gabriella. "You're blushing!" Gabriella teased. "And here I thought I'd be the shy one in bed."

"I've never done this before," Sharpay admitted, face beat red. The most she'd done with Zeke was kiss, though no one at East High would believe it. Sharpay Evans would never admit out loud that she was self-conscious about her body, not to anyone.

"Nervous?" Gabriella said, tracing the side of Sharpay's cheek with her fingers.

More like embarrassed, Sharpay thought, though she didn't want to say it, in fear of sounding stupid. She never thought the first time her lover would see her naked would be in broad daylight.

Gabriella sank her body down, wanting to feel Sharpay's breasts against her own. Sharpay's breathing became more erratic. "Your body is perfect," Gabriella whispered, shifting her body to feel the sensation. Sharpay vaguely wondered if she'd accidentally voiced her thought out loud, but that was the last thing from her mind now.

Every touch, every kiss and every caress had meaning, leaving no room for doubts. Sharpay's hands were soft and gentle, her lips reassuring, and there was this fiery connection in her beautiful chocolate-brown eyes that made Gabriella feel like her head was attached to a lasso, and it was spinning in circles, faster and faster, and she couldn't seem to get enough. In the midst of a long and deep kiss, Sharpay's hand found its way to the waistband of Gabriella's shorts.

"J-Just take them off," Gabriella stuttered, trying to catch her breath. Sharpay skillfully unbuttoned the jean shorts with one hand and slid them off Gabriella's legs, pulling her underwear with them. Gabriella followed suit, tugging off the rest of Sharpay's clothing as well. She smirked when she looked down. "You so aren't a natural blonde."

"Shut up," Sharpay said, capturing Gabriella's lips with a laugh. Gabriella moaned and allowed Sharpay to flip her onto her back like a rag doll. She was aching to feel her touch. Aching to be closer than skin on skin. She wanted their bodies to become one.

Sharpay leaned her right elbow on the bed to stabilize herself, the palm of her left hand making a slow decent down Gabriella's stomach. Sharpay looked into her eyes to ask permission, and Gabriella swallowed and grunted, taking hold of Sharpay's hand and pushing it faster to the destination. Sharpay's middle finger toyed with the folds, and Gabriella's back arched on the bed.

Sharpay kissed Gabriella tenderly the pulled away, wanting to gaze into her big brown eyes as they first made love. As Sharpay plunged her middle finger into Gabriella's wet center, Gabriella's heartbeat became crazy, every sense unbelievably heightened. She fought to keep her eyes looking into Sharpay's, but every thrust her finger did made Gabriella's eyes close in ecstasy.

Bucking her hips, Gabriella was oblivious to anything but the blonde angel suspended over her. Sharpay added another finger, curling them around to explore every inch, earning a blissful cry from Gabriella. The pace was still slow, tension from the past weeks building. Gabriella felt her body bubbling, sparking, and rising, about to explode. She clung onto Sharpay's shoulders, digging her fingernails into them, producing little half-moon marks on Sharpay's tanned skin. Sharpay took that as a signal to go faster.

"Sharpay," Gabriella moaned, eyes rolling back into her head. Sharpay fit their bodies together, burying her fingers in deeper, kissing her again. She could feel Gabriella straining for control. Gabriella rhythmically bucked her hips to match Sharpay's hand.

"Let it go," Sharpay whispered, hand sliding faster and faster. "Come on, Bri." She wasn't sure where this confidence was coming from; pure instinct was controlling her now. Gabriella lifted her right leg to hook it around the back of Sharpay's thighs, widening her opening. Gabriella was teetering near the edge, and Sharpay knew it too. Her breath was becoming shorter, sweat starting to glisten over her body. She couldn't last very long, not when she'd been waiting for this moment for quite some time, thinking she'd never get the chance. But now it was real.

Sharpay sucked on the side of Gabriella's neck and simultaneously drove her fingers as deep as they could go. Gabriella instantly cried out and was brought over the edge, feeling as though she was freefalling through the sky. White dots obscured her vision, throwing her head back onto the bed. Sharpay felt Gabriella's muscles contract and expand around her fingers, watching her lover relish in the thrill. Nothing else seemed as beautiful, Sharpay thought as she removed her hand out of Gabriella and helped calm her down from her high. She fell beside Gabriella on her back, exhausted as well.

Once Gabriella caught her breath and came back to earth, she turned on her side, facing a still breathless Sharpay. They smiled at each other, and Gabriella slid on top of Sharpay, kissing her.

"You have no idea how long I've wanted that," Gabriella said, face inches from Sharpay's. There were butterflies in her stomach not from nerves, but from pure happiness.

Sharpay let her eyes travel over Gabriella's body, feeling the identical emotion. "Same here."

Gabriella looked down, tracing a tiny mole on Sharpay's stomach. "What about you?" she asked.

"What about me."

Gabriella laughed. "You just gave me the most intense pleasure of my entire life, and I don't get to give it back?"

Sharpay gave a devilish grin. She sat up and kissed Gabriella, sliding out of the bed. "Well, I'm not sure," she drawled, walking away and swaying her hips. Gabriella's body felt that familiar tingle again. "I'm all sweaty and gross, and I'm in dire need of a shower," she smirked, turning around to lean her elbow against the bathroom doorframe, other hand on her hip, facing Gabriella as naked as the day she was born.

Gabriella looked at Sharpay, with her casual stance, lithe bronzed curves, blonde hair sexily tousled, a challenging grin on her face. Gabriella mirrored her sly expression and scrambled off the bed, meeting Sharpay with a fierce kiss, slamming her backwards until she was pinned against the shower door.

"Round two," Gabriella purred, turning the shower handle so hot water started spraying out the head.

Sharpay let out a deep giggle and pulled Gabriella inside, shutting the door.


\/\/\/\/\/


Exhausted after their countless rounds of lovemaking, they were squeaky clean, showered and properly clothes, snuggling on the couch, basking in the afterglow of their emotions.

Gabriella was leaning on the corner of the armrest and the back of the cushion, and Sharpay was sitting in-between Gabriella's legs, leaning her back against Gabriella's chest comfortably. Sharpay had her eyes closed, head resting in the crook of Gabriella's neck. Gabriella was drawing lazy circles on Sharpay's stomach.

"I was your mystery person?" Sharpay asked sleepily, eyes half-open to listen for a response.

"Yes," Gabriella said, smiling and closing her eyes, giving the side of Sharpay's head a quick peck. Sharpay hummed and turned her body to nestle closer to Gabriella.

"You were…" Sharpay yawned. "You were mine, too," she finished. Gabriella inwardly laughed, because Sharpay never mentioned anything about that before. Sleepy Sharpay was fun, Gabriella thought with a grin. They were contently quiet, though Sharpay broke the silence again shortly after. "Are you my girlfriend?"

"Depends," Gabriella said, hugging her arms around Sharpay. "Do you want me to be?"

Sharpay's eyes opened slowly and she lifted herself just high enough to find Gabriella's eyes. Like a magnet, their lips connected again. Sharpay broke away. "I would like that very much."

"Well," Gabriella laughed, and Sharpay felt the vibrations. "Then, it's official."

Sharpay gave a tired, but genuine smile and went back to her comfy position. "I'm really hungry, but I'm really tired," she whined, pouting her lower lip. "You wore me out."

"You know," Gabriella said slowly with a smile, "sex takes endurance."

"I am so out of shape," Sharpay said, rolling her eyes at herself with a smile.

"Then how do you stay so damn skinny?" Gabriella said, tickling Sharpay's sides, making her laugh and squirm.

Sharpay turned herself around, putting her knees on either side of Gabriella, sitting down on her thighs. Gabriella ran her hands up and down Sharpay's back.

"I love how I can do this whenever I want, now," Gabriella said, resting her hands on Sharpay's lower back underneath her shirt.

Sharpay leaned her forehead on Gabriella's. "School is in a couple weeks," she said quietly.

Gabriella stared into the eyes she adored, feeling her nervousness. "We're gonna be seniors!" she exclaimed, purposefully avoiding Sharpay's statement.

Sharpay scowled lightheartedly. "You know what I mean."

Gabriella unsuccessfully tried stifling a yawn, the events of the day taking a toll on her, as well. She stood up and took Sharpay's hand, making her follow her lead. "Whatever will be, will be. Okay?" Gabriella said gently. "But right now," she said, tugging a sleepy Sharpay to the stairs, "I just want to sleep in your incredibly comfy bed with the girl of my dreams."

A lazy smile appeared on Sharpay's face, though it turned into longing when they passed the kitchen. "I'm still hungry," she said with another pout, resisting Gabriella's tugging just long enough to snatch a plump apple from a basket on the kitchen counter.

Gabriella led Sharpay up the stairs, laughing. "You do know apples have caffeine in them?"

Sharpay groaned, taking slower steps. "Since when?" she said, looking at the fruit in her hand as they reached the top of the landing. "I just want to go to bed."

The sun had recently set, room getting darker by the minute. "We'll have a big, humongo breakfast tomorrow morning at the restaurant, 'kay?" Gabriella said, falling back onto the bed, sighing as the breeze from the open balcony door washed over her.

"Okay," Sharpay agreed, letting the apple tumble from her grasp. It fell to the floor with a thud, making Gabriella giggle. Sharpay laid down next to Gabriella on her side, both girls facing each other. "Too hot for blankets," she commented with her eyes closed.

Gabriella agreed, watching Sharpay's breathing become more relaxed. "Sharpay?" Gabriella said, voice small. Sharpay's eyes opened, and Gabriella's heart leapt to her throat. "I think I'm in love with you."

A smile grew on Sharpay's face, and she reached out and traced Gabriella's earlobe. "Well, I know I love you," she said, craning her neck forward to give her one last goodnight kiss. Gabriella's heart soared at what Sharpay had just announced.

Both Sharpay and Gabriella fell fast asleep with tiny smiles on their lips, each of their dreams filled with images and memories of the girl lying in front of her.


\/\/\/\/\/


a/n – So, I'm definitely foreshadowing the whole 'going back to school' thing in upcoming chapters. This isn't the end, I repeat, this story IS going to continue—I can see and imagine many, many chapters to come.

I just wanted to get this chapter up, because for one, I'm anxious for people to read it, and two, I know that other people are anxious to read it, as well. :)

Review and I'll love you. Forevaahh. xD

-love, alyssa.