Chapter 8-Hey Juliet
Troy pulled back and stared at Chad. 'She did?'
Chad nodded. 'Remember at lunch when me and Taylor disappeared? We went to the principal and forced him to watch the CCTV tape. He expelled her after that.'
Gabriella stayed quiet. Then she smiled and jumped up, dragging Troy with her. 'She's gone!'
Troy grinned and spun her around. Once she was safely on the ground, Troy looked her in the eyes, brushing some hair from her face. 'This is perfect.' Troy set her on the ground and kissed her passionately.
'Guys, I'm still here.' Chad said, waving.
Troy waved a dismissive hand, not leaving Gabriella's lips.
'Okay, I'm leaving.' Chad slammed the door as he left.
Gabriella pulled back. 'Wow. You just totally made my day!'
Troy smiled. 'Glad I could be of assistance.'
'Troy, do you want to watch a movie in my room?' Gabriella asked.
'Your legs hurt, don't they?' Troy raised his eyebrows.
Gabriella nodded. 'I've got a physiotherapy appointment tomorrow.'
'Well, I'll have to help you until then, won't I?' Troy picked her up bridal style and carried her upstairs. He set her down on the bed and kissed her softly, kneeling in front of her. 'How's that?'
Gabriella smiled dreamily. 'How's what?'
Troy chuckled and stood up. 'What movie do you want?'
Gabriella got comfy on her bed. 'I don't mind.'
Troy sighed and put '50 first dates' on. He laid down next to Gabriella and put his arm around her. 'You know, my life was a lot like this film. No matter what I did, you couldn't remember what we've been through. You have no idea what was going through my mind when you said you remembered.'
Gabriella turned around and wrapped her arms around his stomach, looking up at him. 'Then give me a clue.'
Troy smiled and kissed her, pushing her back onto the bed. Troy rolled on top of her, deepening the kiss. Gabriella stopped kissing him back so he pulled back. 'Are you okay?'
'Troy, is it okay if I just take a nap? I need to think things through.' Gabriella looked apologetic.
Troy smiled. 'No problem. I'll call you later tonight, though.' He kissed her sweetly and left.
Gabriella sniffed and fell asleep.
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Gabriella woke up thirty four minutes later. She stretched and went and sat on her balcony. She looked through the bars and smiled at what she saw. Troy. 'Wildcat, Wildcat, wherefore art thou, wildcat.'
Troy chuckled. 'It is the East and Gabriella is the sun.'
Gabriella grinned. 'Are you going to stand there all night or not?'
Troy quickly climbed the tree and helped Gabriella stand up. 'Hey Juliet.'
Gabriella frowned. 'The last time I checked, I was called Gabriella. Are you cheating on me?'
Troy chuckled. 'Of course not. I just want you to listen to something.' He lead her over to the bed. He inserted a CD into her stereo and pressed play. His voice echoed throughout the room.
Hey
I've been watching you
Every little thing you do
Every time I
see you dance
In my homeroom class, makes my heart beat fast
I've
tried to page you twice
But I see you roll your eyes
Wish I
could make it real
But your lips are sealed, that ain't no big
deal
'Cause I know you really want me
I hear your friends talk
about me
So why you tryin'to do without me
When you got
me
Where you want me
(Hey Juliet)
I think you're
fine
You really blow my mind
Maybe someday, you and me can run
away
I just want you to know
I wanna be your Romeo
Hey
Juliet
Gabriella smiled and hugged Troy. 'I didn't know you wrote songs.'
'I only write them for you.' Troy whispered, stroking her hair.
Gabriella pulled back. 'What would I do without you?'
