Chapter 8 - Almost Face To Face
Gabriella had locked herself in her room for most of the day, so she had never seen that Troy was there. Troy and Chad had gone out for basketball at the time Gabriella decided her stomach needed food, so that was another missed opurtunity. Troy was glad that she had not met him yet, though. He had the feeling that she could read people, and probably find out that he was in her room.
Troy was also good at reading people's minds, and was yet to find a person that could do it to his standard. Even if he had only been in East High for about 2 weeks, he still had everyone covered. He knew nearly everyone's personality at school, and in his neighbourhood. And there was only one way you could read a person that well; and that was through the eyes.
This was what bothered Troy so much; about not being able to see Gabriella's eyes. The orbs that could tell a persons story better than their lips. He was truely fascinated by her, and in all truth didn't know why? He did know something though, that he had to see her, and he was sure it would be soon.
Troy had been at Chad's house for a while now, and they were just hanging out. Talking guy stuff. As usual.
"So... how long have you loved Taylor?"
Chad's face drained, and shock possessed him. Troy laughed at his expression, and Chad tumbled over his words.
"Whoa-- eh... I don't-"
"You really do!"
"How?" Chad was utterly confused, and shocked.
"I can read people, very well" Troy said innocently, like nothing was wrong.
On the other hand, Chad, his jaw was not in the right place.
"A fly might fly in if you don't close your mouth, ya' know"
Chad closed his mouth, swallowing deeply. He sighed, slapping his forehead.
"Hey", Troy said, patting Chad on the back, "Don't be so negative, I'm experienced in this area!"
"Am I that obvious?"
Troy searched his brain, his eyebrow becoming one.
"Not really, it's just easy for me, I've been reading people for years."
"How'd that come about?"
"Naturally"
Chad didn't push it anymore. He sighed silently to himself, crossing his fingers slightly.
"I told you I could read people, so you aren't getting away from the Taylor subject that easily, not a very smart move, Danforth!"
Chad groaned.
"So, how long?"
"Since like High School"
It was Troy's turn for his jaw to drop.
"But that... thats like 3 years!"
"Don't remind me!"
Just then Chad's bedroom door pushed open slightly. Before entering, the person gave a slight knock on the door. Troy secretly wished it was Gabriella, but his heart sank slightly when he saw Maria.
"Troy, your mother's at the door"
"Oh, ok"
He stood up very confused; he hadn't heard the bell ring. He trudged downstairs and was met by his mother's friendly face at the door.
"Honey"
"Hey Mum, eh, whatcha doin here?"
"Oh, well, your Dad got a urgent call for a meeting, and as im his 'spouse'", she put in quotation marks, "I have to go too"
Troy laughed on the inside at his mother, she hated the basketball conventions she had to go to. But she loved his father, so she did it for him.
She handed him a bag of clothes. He was about to speak, but his mother bet him to it.
"I've spoke to Maria, she is very kindly letting you stay here tonight. We will be back when you arrive home from school tomorrow. Be good, and don't bother anyone!"
Troy shook his head, "I won't"
His mother kissed his cheek lightly, and Troy blushed in embarassment. His mother saw this, and mouthed a sorry. "Behave!" she called as she waved bye.
He closed the door, and was greeted by Maria.
"You can have the guest room, dear, very comfortable. It's opposite the bathroom, next door to Gabi's room."
"Thanks Mrs Danforth"
"Your welcome, and Troy", He nodded, "Call me Maria"
He thanked her again, and headed upstairs. After dumping his stuff in his room, he walked along the corridor towards Chad's room. He heard thumping. He moved closer to the noise, it was coming from Gabriella's room. He peered through the small gap in the doorway, and giggled lightly when he saw Gabriella jumping around, her hair going in every direction. She looked beautiful...
"What's so funny?" Chad whispered from behind him. Troy pointed to the gap, and Chad looked in, Troy stepping away. Unfortunatley Chad could not contain his laughter, and Gabriella caught him.
"GO AWAY CHAD!" She shouted, not even bothering to turn around.
"Uh!" Chad sighed, pointing at Troy.
"I'm sly" and Troy swaggered away.
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It was about 3 in the morning, when Troy woke up, needing the bathroom. He looked at the ceiling, and noticed he wasn't in his own room. He looked around and saw he was at Chad's. He gradually swung his legs over the side of the bed, wandering over to the door.
He walked across the hallway, and entered the bathroom. 5 minutes later, he opened the door again and was met with... Gabriella. He smiled, but it downed when he realised she had (one of those things that some people wear over their eyes when they sleep - can't remember what they are called, lol)over her eyes. He saw the rest of her face, for the first time ever, and that gave hope. It was Gabriella in the flesh.
"You take ages!"
Troy laughed a little.
"Honestly Chad!"
Troy looked confused but then realised that she couldn't see him, then it all made sense.
"I'm not Chad"
"You mean you don't have an afro!"
She grabed his shoulders, feeling her way up his neck, patting until she came to his head. Troy sighed. Her touch was so... pure. And soft. Pure contentment, which didn't last.
"Oh well" She said, taking her hands away. She stepped into the bathroom.
"Actually I'm-"
"Whatever" She said as she closed the door in his face.
"-Troy" He mumbled, she couldn't hear him anyway.
Hehe - I feel so mean. They were so close to seeing each other too! We are getting closer to them seeing each other, so don't be sad.
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Next chapter up soon, and a lot of people were disappointed because the last chapter wasn't so long. I hope this longer than usual chapter made you guys happy!
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