Troy's Walls -- Chapter Seven.
By bomchickawahwahx3
Thanks so much for the reviews, everyone! I hoped you all enjoyed the last chapter :D I tried to make this one a little longer; I hope you also enjoy it, as well. Remember to review, afterwards!
Oh, and by the way; This chapter is supposed to happen right where I left off in chapter six :)
The same reason why he can't sleep!? What is this? Oh no oh no oh no. This is not supposed to be happening. Definitely not the way I wanted it to happen. He heard me? What is he going to say? I probably scared him. He's going to say, you're moving way too fast for me and all these other things and then he's going to say that we shouldn't see each other anymore. Great, I have officially ruined all of my chances I have with Troy.
"Gabriella? Are you still there? I kind of wanted to talk to you about that but not on the phone. Do you think that you could meet me in the park downstairs?" He asked me.
"Sure." I reply.
I put on my sweater and begin walking towards the hallway. It's dark and creepy this late at night and I quickly make my way to the elevator. Hmmm… I wonder why he didn't leave the same time as me? I step outside and the cool night air quickly gusts toward me as I pull my sweater a little tighter around myself. There's a bench under a lamppost nearby and I sit down, waiting for Troy to appear.
I hear leaves crackling as if someone is walking on them. Troy suddenly appears out of the darkness and sits down facing me.
"Listen, Troy. About what I said before…"I begin to say but am cut off by him.
"Gabby, please let me say something first." I can see the emotions in his eyes; sincerity, nervousness, adoration.
I nod my head in reply.
"Although we have only had one date, and have only known each other for 2 years, and even though during those two years we never really talked or were really friends, I feel like because of our walls, I know everything there is to know about you. I know what makes you cry. I know what makes you laugh. I know why you hate Chase so much. I know that every night you like to watch 'The Hills' reruns. I know how to make you smile. Or what to cook your for dinner because I know what your favorite food is. Hell, I even know what you want to name your first child because I heard that conversation you had with Sharpay. Those walls… you don't understand how grateful I am for them. And I know that you're probably getting really bored hearing me babble on and on about this, but I really needed to get this out."
I chuckle a little at his comment and I feel the tears starting to take shape in my eyes.
"Gabriella, you…you really have no idea what you do to me. I don't know why it took me this long to realize this and to get my feelings out-- but I'm so glad that I have. You are the only person who can ever complete me; who won't make me feel empty anymore like I used to be. You're amazing. And I... am completely and utterly in love with you."
At this point, I could hardly control the tears that are spilling from my eyes.
I lean over and kiss him with everything I have inside of me. This kiss is completely different from the first. This one is filled with so much love, so much compassion, so filled with emotion that I am so overcome I have to pull away momentarily.
"Troy…." I whisper. "I…I love you too."
And with that, he kisses me softly once more. Once we pull away, I rest my head onto his chest, listening to his heart beating. I can't believe that all of this had happened in just one single night.
The next day, I walk down the hallway at school, trying my hardest to get past the crowds of other students. Finally reaching my locker, I take a moment to recall the events of last night.
"…. You are the only person who can ever complete me; who won't make me feel empty anymore like I used to be. You're amazing. And I... am completely and utterly in love with you."
I smile to myself as I open my locker. A note falls out along with a single red rose.
Dear Gabby,
I was on my way to school and wanted to surprise you. Don't forget to smile today.
I love you,
Troy
xoxo
Aww!, how sweet. He knows me too well. I close my locker and look for him. Big mistake. Sharpay and Taylor saw the flower and decide to bombard me with questions.
"Ohmigosh! Who's the flower from? Gabby has a secret admirer! What about Troy? Are you going to forget about him now that someone else likes you? Speaking of Troy, what happened between you two? Anything new and interesting?"
My head starts to spin at all these questions being thrown at me. I look around trying to find an escape and I see Troy walking towards me. My savior!
"Uh, guys, I'll talk to you later. Right now, I really need to talk to Troy."
"Ohhhhh, Troy." They both gush at the same time.
Taylor winks at me and says "You better fill us in on everything later." They both giggle and walk away, leaving me and Troy alone-- at last.
He comes up to me, kisses me, and asks me if I've been to my locker yet. I nod me head in reply and lift up the rose.
"Thank you. You made my day a whole lot brighter." I say.
"Of course-- anything for you," he whispers back to me.
"Oh, and by the way, I wanted to talk to you about something today." He tells me.
Uh oh, I absolutely despised conversations that started out that way. He noticed the expression I had on my face, then reassures me that it's nothing bad.
"Don't pout. Remember what I wrote. 'Don't forget to smile.' Anyway, remember back when my sister needed you to baby-sit my niece because I had an interview at downtown? Well, good news. I got a job at the art gallery and I have a surprise for you. I want you to come with me to opening night tomorrow."
I chuckle at how excited he is and reply, "Of course! I'd love to go with you."
"Great. I'll pick you up at 7:30 tomorrow night."
The bell finally rings and he places a sweet kiss on my lips before he jogged off to his next class. A surprise for me, eh? I wonder what it could be.
A/N: There's chapter seven! Please review; I'll post the next chapter up as soon as I can! :) Thanks!
