okay, so this took forever to get up. but i've been on a roll lately updating, so i should get more chapters up. i hope you enjoy this. it's on the shorter side i guess, but's still an important chapter. i'lll probably have the next update sunday night. review!
Against All Odds
Somebody's Watching Me
Gabriella stood in front of her mirror, holding up to different outfits in front of her. The first was a striped teal baby doll dress. It was fun and summery, and fit Gabriella perfectly. She had also pulled out a pair of jeans, and a dark blue halter top.
"Having troubles?" her mother said, standing in the doorway.
"Yes. I don't know what to wear."
Isabella looked at the two choices she had picked out and thought for a moment."Well the first thing you should put into mind is that you're going to a drive-in. It gets chilly at night, so perhaps the jeans are a smarter choice."
"But what about the shirt then?"
"I think the shirt is a little too dressy for the drive-ins." Isabella said laughing.
"But I want to look great. This is my first date with Troy."
"Gabriella, this isn't the first time you've been out with Troy. You guys have gone out plenty of times. You could wear a brown sack and he'd think you're beautiful."
"You're just saying that because you're my mom."
"No, I'm saying that because the boy looks at you as if you were the only woman he had ever seen. Which we know isn't true. Trust me on this Gabby. Mind if a pull out a third choice?"
"Sure." Gabriella responded. She watched as her mother walked into her closet, emerging several minutes later with a yellow zip up hoodie and a blue racer back tank.
"I think you should wear this. It's cute, you'll be comfortable, and warm."
"But-"
"No buts. You'll thank me later." Isabella said smiling, handing Gabriella the two shirts and walked out of the room.
Gabriella looked at the outfit her mom had picked out. She's totally right. How is she always right?
Troy showed up at Gabriella's house around six thirty, and just as he had said, Taylor and Chad showed up at seven. Gabriella sent her mom a silent 'thank you' when she saw Taylor in her jeans and pullover hoodie.
The four piled into Troy's car and headed over to Susie Q's, a local diner. They were met by the rest of their gang: Zeke, Sharpay, Ryan, Jason and Kelsi., and all nine squeezed into a round corner booth.
An hour later, they had finished up their meals and were on to their desserts.
"So Gabriella. How did the tutoring with the weird kid go?" Sharpay asked, drinking her milkshake.
"His name is Tim, Sharpay. He's really nice. And it's going fine." She said and leaned into Troy who put his arm around her.
Sharpay nodded, going back to her milkshake before she shot her head back up, eyes wide. She pointed at Gabriella and gasped.
"You!"
Gabriella looked at her oddly. "Me."
"No!!" Sharpay said dramatically. "You! And-and-and you!" She said pointing over to Troy.
The group looked from Troy to Gabriella and then back at Sharpay. Finally, Taylor caught on to what she was trying to say.
"You guys are totally dating aren't you?"
Gabriella just smiled and Troy laughed. "We've been sitting here holding hands the entire meal, and you just now caught on to that?"
"Gabriella Montez. You have some explaining to do." Sharpay said.
"Sorry, Shar." She heard a cough across the table. "And Taylor. I guess I forgot to tell you guys."
"I totally knew." Chad said, gloating. "I have a sixth sense about these things."
"Oh, shut up Chad. You were more in the dark than the rest of us." Taylor said. Chad leaned back in his seat and pouted.
Gabriella looked down at her watch. "We'd better get going, or we're going to be late."
The gang gathered up their things and walked out to the cars. Gabriella waited as Taylor and Chad crawled into the back of Troy's car when she realized she had left her purse inside. "Hey, I left my purse inside. I'll be right back."
She walked back inside and to the booth. She grabbed her purse and looked around the store. It looked completely bare now that they had left. Besides the employees and a boy in a black hoodie in the far corner, it was completely deserted. Gabriella wasn't quite sure why she noticed this, but turned and quickly walked back outside and jumped into Troy's car.
Gabriella was extremely excited as they pulled into the drive-in. This was one of those things that everyone talks about and wants to do, and now she finally was getting the chance to. She knew it was silly, but going to the drive-ins was like going to the beach. It would always be one of those timeless things.
She watched as Troy paid to get in and she reached over to change the radio station as the attendant had told them to do.
"So what movies are playing tonight?" Chad asked from the back seat.
"Prom Night and 21." Gabriella answered.
Troy pulled the car into a spot in the middle of the lot, Zeke and Jason pulling their trucks up on either side. Gabriella, Troy, Chad and Taylor got out of his car, pulling out blankets and pillows.
"I really cannot believe you put a love seat in the back of your truck, Zeke." Gabriella said.
"It's the best seat in the house." Zeke said hopping up on the tailgate of his truck and stretching back on the couch. Sharpay crawled up there with him, leaning on his shoulder.
Gabriella looked over a Jason's truck. He, Kelsi and Ryan were setting up folding chairs in the back of his truck as well. Taylor and Chad rolled out a blanket on what was left on the bed of Zeke's truck, sitting on the edge of the tailgate. Looking back at Troy's car, Gabriella got an idea. She took her blanket and stretched it out over the hood of the car, arranging the few pillows she did have to create a back rest. Troy watched and caught on, doing the same with his pillows. He slid up on top of his hood, pulling Gabriella up with him.
"I beg to differ, Zeke." Gabriella leaned into Troy's side. "This is the best seat in the house."
She giggled, and Troy leaned in to kiss the side of her head.
Several minutes later the sun had gone down, and the first movie began to play.
Gabriella sat up and stretched as the movie credits began to roll.
"Wanna go get some popcorn?" Troy asked, taking her hand.
"And some gummy worms?" She said, looking up at him with puppy eyes.
"And some gummy worms. Hey guys," he called to his friends. "Me and Brie are going to get some snacks and stuff. You guys want anything?"
"Mountain Dew."
"Reese Pieces."
"Sour Patch Kids."
"Popcorn."
"Licorice."
"Diet Coke."
"Right..." Troy said, trying to make a mental note of what they had all just said. He and Gabriella walked to the concession stand.
"Hey, I'm going to go to the restroom." Troy said. "You wanna get a place in line?"
Gabriella nodded, giving Troy a kiss before walking over to the line. She looked around at all the people in the little building. It was really bright in there, contrasting with the night outside. There was a lot of people crammed in there. At the far end, there was an arcade, and two doors at each side. Gabriella stepped forward as the line progressed. She looked back at the arcade when she noticed someone standing alone in a black hoodie. Wait a second...
She felt two arms wrap around her waist and Gabriella jumped, turning to see Troy standing there.
"Whoah... movie make you a little jumpy?" He asked, laughing.
"Yeah, I guess it did." She said, forcing a smile. She looked back, but the kid was gone. I think my mind is playing tricks on me. No more scary movies Gabriella.
She leaned into Troy's side as they waited to reach the counter.
Troy dropped Gabriella off late that night. She kissed him goodbye several times before walking up to her house. She stepped inside, locked the door behind her, and walked upstairs. She went straight to her mother's room, cracking the door open.
"Hey Mom." She whispered. She heard her mother stir and sit up. "I just wanted you to know I made it home okay."
"Oh, thank you. Did you have fun?"
"Yeah." Gabriella responded. "It was a blast. But I'm going to bed now. Goodnight Mom."
"Goodnight Gabby. Love you."
"Love you too."
Gabriella closed the door and went to her own room. She quickly changed into her pajamas and crawled into bed. A few minutes later, a text message beeped in. She reached over to her bedside stand and opened the phone.
Just letting you
know I made it home.
I had a great time tonight.
Sleep well, Brie.
I love you.
-Troy.
Gabriella smiled and responded. She put her phone back on the bedside stand and laid down to go to sleep.
Gabriella was awoken by the sound of her cell ringing. She sat up and looked at the clock. 3:45 am. Who could be calling me now? She reached over and looked at the phone. Restricted Number. She open the phone and answered.
"Hello?"
Silence.
"Hello? Is anyone there?"
She listened for several more minutes before hanging up the phone. That's weird. She reached over to put the phone back on the stand when it started ringing. Restricted Number.
She answered the phone again, only to be met by silence. She hung up the phone and dialed Troy's cell phone number.
It rang several times before she heard a groggy Troy answer. "Brie? Everything okay?"
"Yeah. I was just seeing if you were trying to call me a few minutes ago. I got this call from a restricted number and thought maybe it was your house line. It usually comes up that way."
"No, I didn't call you. I was asleep."
"Oh." Gabriella said. "I'm sure it was just a wrong number or something then."
"Yeah. You sure you're okay?"
"Yeah. It just scared me and woke me up. That's all. I'm going back to bed. Sorry I woke you up too."
"Hey, it's no problem. I'll talk to you in the morning. Sleep well, okay?"
"You too, Troy. Good night."
"Goodnight Brie. I love you."
"I love you too." She hung up the phone and leaned back to get some sleep.
But sleep never came.
right... so there you are. let me know what you think. i know the drive in scene is absolutely ridiculous, but my family always brings couches and mattresses to the drive ins. we're crazy like that. so anyways. go and review your heart out!
