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SORRY IF I HADN'T UPLOAD THIS STORY FOR LIKE A DECADE! PLEASE FORGIVE ME!

I'm not greedy or anything but I was kinda sad when I only received 6 reviews from the last chapter. I guess you guys didn't like the last chapter :( Don't worry, I'll try to make this chapter better than the last time :)

As morning arrives, Gabriella went to Troy's room. As she opened the door, she saw Troy sitting in the corner of the room. He hands were on his head and he kept making some groaning sounds. She closed the door and went closer to him.

"Um...Good morning Troy" said Gabriella as she walked closer to Troy

"Gabriella!" said Troy as he turned his back and stood up "Good morning!"

"Troy...Tell me, is there a problem?"

"Um...Uh...I-I..."

"Come on Troy, tell me"

"I want to go to this art museum...But I guess we're not allowed...Especially after what happened in the park"

"You want to go to the art museum? Well, why didn't you say so? Come on Troy! We're going to the museum today!"

"Y-you really think so?"

"Sure! I know you love arts and painting. It will make you inspire more on painting!"

"Thanks Gabster! You're the best! No one ever done that to me before"

"But we better keep quiet! Change your clothes and we have to sneak out from this institution."

Troy changed his clothes. As he was finished wearing his clothes, he took his notebook with him. Gabriella and Troy sneaked out the window and slowly didn't made a sound. It was very hard to escape this place but Troy and Gabriella took it seriously.

As they arrived at the art museum, Troy was amazed how large a museum could be. He had never gone to a museum before. Only this time, he can go. As they paid for the entrance, they went inside and it was a pretty large place.

"Troy" said Gabriella "Why don't we look at the paintings first?"

"Sure" said Troy with a smile

As they arrived with the painting section, Troy was amazed there were plenty of paintings. It has 10 paintings...No wait, 20! No, 30! No, more than 50! Troy couldn't wait to look at the paintings which are done by professional painters.

"AH! I want to look at the paintings!" shouted Troy which made people look at him

"Shh..." said Gabriella as she tried to make Troy as quiet as possible "Troy, if you want to look at these paintings, you got to keep quiet"

"Oops, sorry"

One by one, Troy and Gabriella looked at the paintings. Troy, however, would take up to 5 minutes just to look at a painting. He's analysing every painting.

They then came the painting of Leonardo da Vinci. It's none other than "Mona Lisa"

"I know this painting!" cried Troy "It's Mona Lisa!"

"You're right Troy" said Gabriella "I still wonder what's the mystery on this painting. Everyone says there's something about her smile"

"Gabriella, paintings are meant to be mysterious. They have hidden meanings"

"You think so? I mean, why do you love painting so much?"

"I love it it's because...When people can't understand what I'm saying, I'll just paint it"

"Oh...Well, I'm sure you will make most of your time paintings beautiful pictures"

They browse the whole museum and Troy was having a fun time. He would analyse every painting the museum have. After looking at the paintings, they went to the statues and other artworks. They then left the museum because it's almost lunch time again.

As they go outside the museum, Gabriella bought two ice cream for her and Troy. They were sitting down on the bench as they were eating they're ice cream.

"Yummy!" said Troy as he licked his ice cream "Thanks for the ice cream Gabi!"

"No problem" said Gabriella as she smiled

"I feel young again whenever I eat this! I remember when I was a kid, I have to eat all of the ice cream before it melts. One time, I left it in the table and it melted. That's why I have to eat it before it's too late"

"That's a funny story Troy. We all love ice cream"

"There's something I want to see in the museum..."

"And what was that?"

"A painting of a rose. But it seems like they don't have one. Oh well"

Again, Gabriella was curious about this rose thing. Why is the rose very special for Troy? Is there something about it? What is the significance about it actually?

"Um...Troy?" asked Gabriella

"Yeah?" said Troy as he licked his ice cream

"Can I ask you something? What is this rose thing that made you want to look for it in the museum?"

"Oh! Um...Uh...It's a secret"

"Why? I just want to know"

"I can't tell you. It's my masterpiece. Well, I could say I'm going to paint a picture of a rose"

"What does the rose mean by the way?"

"Well...I can't tell you. It's a surprise. Just wait"

"Oh. That's okay. We better go back now. Let's finish our ice cream"

As Troy and Gabriella gone back to the institution, they quietly walked. They were about to walk inside Troy's room when suddenly, a voice shouted at them.

"Miss Gabriella Montez!" shouted a voice

They turned around and it was Mister Johnson, who has his arms crossed.

"Gabriella, in my office, now!" shouted Mister Johnson

(In the office)

"But sir!" said Gabriella to Mister Johnson "Troy needs to get out and express himself! It's so boring for him to lock him in a room for the whole day!"

"Miss Montez!" said Mister Johnson "He has an autism and he may damage anything outside this institute! You should follow and obey the rules and regulations!"

"But sir! Who cares about safety? Troy needs to get out!"

"Miss Montez, I hope this is the last time you'll let an autistic get out of this place. Understand?"

Gabriella had no choice but to accept the fact that Troy is not allowed to go outside.

(Inside Troy's room)

"So, did you love the museum?" asked Gabriella as Troy was writing something on his notebook

"Of course!" said Troy with a smile "I learn so many stuff! Thank you so much Gabby! I'm sorry if I made Mister Johnson scold you"

"Na, that's okay. At least you were able to see the outside world"

"I love you Gabriella"

"Um...Pardon?"

"Oh, nothing! Um...I better go to the bathroom now. I'm going to take an afternoon shower"

As Troy got inside, he felt very embarrassed on what he said. He locked the door and his whole face was blushing red. Why did he suddenly say "I love you" to Gabriella? It was an accident right? Or did he really mean it?

(That night)

Before Gabriella was about to leave Troy's room, she tried to look at Troy's notebook again.

Hey Notebook!

Today was a beautiful day! Gabriella invited me to go on the museum today! I've seen so many paintings and I understood why paintings are painted! What did I understood? Well, I understood paintings are meant to be drawn in a beautiful way!

I have this weird feeling. Really! Whenever I look at Gabriella, I feel like my heart is beating very fast! What does that mean? Does that mean I feel something for her? I don't know and I'm so confused!

But still, I think Gabriella is not only beautiful on the outside, but also the inside! she's so pretty!

I forgot something! I just said to Gabriella "I Love you"! I can't believe I said that! What does that mean?Am I in love with Gabriella? Or I'm just confused? oh no! I'm in love!

But am I really in love? Or I'm just confuse? oh well.

I forgot, Gabriella asked me about the rose thing. it's a secret. I'm not going to tell it to anyone...even you. but, it's going to be my masterpiece! wait and see! I never knew I would end up like this!

Bye Notebook!

As she closed the notebook, Gabriella felt something in her heart too when she saw what Troy wrote. Was Troy really falling for Gabriella? Or he's just confused? Or better yet, are they in love but they just don't see it?

AN: Whew! Done! Liked it? Review please :) thanks