I just can't deny, love the guy..

Days passed. How many I wasn't sure of, but it seemed like a dozen. We kept on the road constantly stopping only at nights to get a bit of rest. Things have been quiet and awkward between Troy and I. Ever since I pretty much proclaimed my love for him. He never brought up the subject. Neither did I. I was too afraid of what he'd end up saying. But I knew that soon I would grow tired of waiting for an answer that would not come on it's own. I would have to stop being such a pussy and ask what the fuck was up with him. Did he love me or not? You would think so. Then again who knows what he feels. At times he could be as open and comforting as ever, then he could be as cold and closed. He was a world of mystery to me still and I wanted to solve it all.

"We'll stop soon, it's getting dark." he shouted over the noise of the motor. I just nodded and rested my head on his shoulder. I knew he wanted to pull away from me, but he couldn't otherwise I'd probably fall overboard. Soon we came to a stop; a motel this one was up and running though. Troy put on his jacket and a baseball cap he had me buy him from one of the gas stations. I put on my hoodie that I had bought along with the cap. Putting the hood on and shoving my hands into its pockets while bowing my head down. We got a room key and went to it, closing and locking the door up. Closing the curtains and laying our bags on the floor then taking off our disguises.

"Want chips or anything?" I ask as I pull a bag of sour cream chips from my bag.

"No, but thanks." he didn't even bother making eye contact.

"Your lose." I muttered and eat some up.

I heard the shower turn on and he shut the door, locking it behind him. Sighing as I took off my boots and putting away the chips left over. I took a sip from a bottle of water. In no less then 15 minutes he came walking out the bathroom, his hair dripping with the water and his rosy cheeks. I bit my lip as I always due when I see him like this. My heart starts racing by the sight of him. I don't know if it's my hormones or what, but he looks fucking hot when he gets out of the shower. Even if he does have his clothes on. I could just throw him on the bed and bang him there and then. I shake away the thoughts and feelings. Getting up from my spot on the bed and walking over to him. He shakes out his hair after drying it with the towel and looks directly at me. I would do anything to just touch him. But ever since that night we haven't been doing much of the contact.

"Save any hot water for me?" I look up into his eyes.

"Yeah." he nods never breaking away from my gaze.

I scan over his face and let out a nice breath. He passes by me and walks to his bag. I look back at him and turn away heading into the bathroom shutting the door. Leaning my back up against the closed door and then turning on the shower. Jumping in and standing there thinking of everything. Of what my parents and friends are all doing right now. Are they out searching? Panicking. Desperate to find me and never sleeping until they do. I shut away the thoughts that will make me cry.

"You done in there yet?" Troy's voice frightens me. I've only been in here for at most 20 minutes. I got lost in thoughts as I stood under the hot water and dazed out for a few. I finished washing my body and hair then got out.

"Almost.." I called back. I wrap the towel around my naked and wet body. Looking into the steamed cover mirror and thinking how that's how I feel inside. I feel blurred and buried just like the mirror. Not seeing anything clearly. Not thinking straight. I unlock the door and walk out and see him in front of me. I catch my breath as I notice how close he is and look at him. He reaches over and turns out the bathroom light behind me. Turning away and flopping down on the bed. I go to my clothes I laid on the bed and demand him to look away so I can put them on.

"It's not like I haven't seen anything before ya know." he says with a little smirk.

"Just do it." I say with a bit of disgust in my voice.

"Whatever." he rolls his eyes and looks away.

I release the towel from my body and it drops to the floor. I slide on my panties and bra, then my jeans and shirt. We never change our clothes because we don't have anything else to change into. So, I feel nasty wearing the same thing but I have to survive. I picked to runaway with him, now I have consequences to deal with as well.

"You can turn around now." I inform him as I take a seat at the edge of the bed.

"Let's go to sleep now." he pulls his shirt over his head and throws it on the ground.

"No." I shake my head.

"What?" he looks at me confused.

"We need to talk." I look down and prepare myself for the possible argument that may come my way.

"About?"

"You know exactly what." I snap glaring at him.

"Uh, no I don't." he scoffs.

"I tell you I fell for you and you say nothing!" I stand up.

"Not this." he lays his head down on the pillow. "Just go to bed."

"No." I raise my voice. "You will tell me what the hell is wrong with you!"

"What do you mean what's wrong with me?" he shoots up.

"You just ignore me and act like nothing ever happened."

"Maybe it's better if we act like nothing ever happened." he walks over to me.

"What.." I wasn't sure what that meant, I was afraid to find out.

"Maybe we should forget all that happened. Move on, things are complicated enough without some stupid romance."

"Stupid?" I feel the urge to slap him right across the face.

"Yes. Stupid. We should have never gotten involved." he snaps. "My fault and I'm sorry."

"You can't take back anything now Troy." I say softly. "We happened."

"I wish we didn't."

"Why would you say that?" I look up into his eyes. I feel tears sting my eyes.

"Because it's the truth." he sighs.

"Fine." I look away and climb into bed. "I'll leave tomorrow."

"What?"

"You can drop me off somewhere far from where you're going and I'll have someone get me." I explain.

"You don't have to." he speaks gentle.

"It'll be easier won't it? For you to go on alone. No baggage." I turn out the light.

"I guess."

"Go to bed." I turn on my side facing away from him and toward the window.

"Goodnight." he whispers as he climbs in next to me.

The morning comes way to quickly and we're on the road once again. We cross the Texas boarder line and make our way to Austin, where I'll be dropped off. I've decided to take a train home instead of bothering anyone. Troy and I stand in the parking lot and he's got his disguise on as do I. Saying goodbye would be hard, but I didn't know it be this rough. I didn't wanna leave him if anything I wanted to hold onto him forever never letting go. No matter what.

"Are you sure?" he looks around cautiously as he asks.

"Yes." I nod.

"Then I guess this is goodbye?" his eyes meet mine.

"I guess so." I hold back tears.

"Goodbye Gabriella." I could feel his fingertips barely touching my waist.

"Goodbye Tr-"

"THERE HE IS!" We hear a man's voice yelling from behind us. COPS.

"RUN!" Troy takes hold of my hand and we run as if we're running from death. There's at most four of them and probably calling for back up. There was no time to start the motorcycle and drive. Besides they might have got the license plate or chased us by car. We had to ditch them on our own without any set of wheels. Running down an alley ditching the cops who were chasing us with their car. We run to an empty bare tunnel and Troy pulls me into a little whole in the wall of it. There's just enough room for the two of us. We try and catch our breaths and he looks out to see if anybody was here.

"I think we're safe for now." he looks at me. "You okay?"

"Yeah, just a bit out of breath." I smile small.

"Sorry about your ride home." he apologizes with a bit of a chuckle.

"Looks like I'll have to catch the next one." I laugh with him.

"I think I'll keep you with me at least until we get to my friends in Dallas." he smiles.

"Oh really? Even if I don't wanna go?" I joke.

"Yup, I'll just have to tie you up and run." he smirks sly.

"I'm so scared." I roll my eyes playfully.

"Better be." he moves closer while smiling.

"I am.." I stumble to get out as I feel his breath on my lips.

"Don't be." he whispers and his lips touch mine. Closing my eyes I allow it and our lips move together in a soft kiss. Putting my hand on his neck while he slides his hand around my waist. I hesitate to connect our lips again and look at him intensely as he does the same.

"Just say it." I touch his face.

"I love you." he whispers and begins kissing me not stopping. Passion and want overwhelms my entire body and there's no stopping me now. I wanted him all of him. He told me he loved me and that is the greatest thing I have ever heard.


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