I'm so glad it's the weekend! So shuft because I only have a small amount of homework. And don't worry guys, I promise you, Troy isn't being abusive, he's just frustrated at the moment lol.
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Chapter 9 – When You're In My Arms
TROY and Gabriella sat together on the balcony staring out at the stars. In the morning they would be leaving and their trip had affected them in many ways. Troy's arm was around Gabriella's shoulder and she snuggled down beside him. Despite their erotic encounter they had tried to bury the embarrassment and end their lust that they were feeling for one another.
They sat together both holding a steaming cup of hot chocolate. The coldness lingered around them but their embrace warmed them as did the drink.
"Did you take those notes earlier? On the Musical?" Troy asked referring to a phone call he had been taking and with Gabriella beside him writing down notes.
"Yeah, by the bedside. I left them there so you'd know where they were." Gabriella replied.
He nodded satisfied.
"Um…Troy…can I ask you something?" Gabriella asked gently.
"Sure." Troy said closing his eyes and relaxing with Gabriella in his arms. She nestled closer to him and she seemed to be thinking of what she was to say.
"Well…um…uh…why are you the way you are Troy? I know…something happened before that…that's bothering you?" She stuttered.
Troy wanted to say something but the flashes entered his mind again…
"Son of a bitch! Think you're perfect!"
Lush blue eyes and a soft hand touching his face.
"There's a league you have to get into and you're not there!"
He sipped his hot chocolate and moved away from Gabriella taking his steps towards the balcony so he was looking down on the ground. Gabriella came and stood beside him looking at him worriedly.
"It's nothing Brie, nothing." He said shaking his head.
"You can tell me anything Troy, you know you can. I mean, sure I might hate you most of the time but bottling up the past is wrong." Gabriella said thinking back to Taylor's words.
"If you're staying out here a while, 'Troy said ignoring her comment and removing her empty hot chocolate cup from her, "Then I'm taking the bed for a while. Wake me when you're tired."
She nodded kind of upset that he hadn't chosen to confide in her. She crossed her arms and leant against the railing like he had and felt confusion fill her to the brim.
He was so untrusting, so cold, his affections had changed directly as soon as the questions had started and she was unsure of why he was the way he was.
IT was late when Gabriella decided to come to bed. She crept into the bedroom and shuffled her feet nervously at the bed where Troy lay sleeping.
She kicked off her slippers and pulled she sheets aside, she shifted as close to Troy as she could get and nudged him awake.
"Troy." She whispered gently.
He murmured a little but did not wake so she pushed him hard.
"I'm up! I swear I'm up!" He said groggily.
She giggled and kissed his cheek tenderly.
"Oh Brie, hey, I'll get out of the bed now." He said tiredly and he was about to get up when she touched him on the chest softly and pushed him back down.
"Please Troy, stay and hold me?" She whispered.
Troy smiled and Gabriella took that as a yes, she lay into his embrace, his arm was around her waist and she put her head gently on his chest.
"Brie, 'Troy said gently, "I'm…I'm just not ready to open up to anyone."
Gabriella smiled, at least he had made some kind of acknowledgement to what she had said and that offered her comfort and something to look onto.
"I understand Troy." She said.
"Good, I'm glad." Troy said kissing her forehead.
"But Troy…perhaps…perhaps you'll come to me when you want to tell someone?" She asked gently.
"Yes, I'll come to you." He nodded.
"That's all I ask." She whispered and she closed her eyes and allowed Troy, who was stroking her arm carefully to lull her to sleep peacefully.
Back home!
WITH all that had happened in New York, Troy was shocked when Gabriella started to ignore him around the Polar Stadium. He tried waiting for her in the park too but she never seemed to go there anymore and he found he missed her more and more the longer he was away from her.
Everyone was sitting around for lunch when Troy walked in and looked at them all firmly.
"Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen. Now as you now, the two main parts are women so for all those who wish to audition, for either the part of Elphaba or Galinda, be here on Thursday, that's two days at this exact time, 5.00pm for your auditions. I do suggest you prepare a piece."
His eyes lingered on Gabriella for a moment but then his gaze fell upon a girl with long blonde curls named 'Tammy' she winked at him, seduction evident in her gaze and he smirked.
"Thank you and Tammy, my office please. We have business to attend." Troy said in a very business man voice but Gabriella knew what kind of business they were going to get up to.
Tammy giggled exceedingly flirtatiously and nodded. She walked on and Gabriella saw Troy's eyes on her backside and he licked his lips hungrily.
"Continue!" He said and without even a fleeting look at Gabriella, he was gone.
Beth came and stood beside Gabriella, both women had their arms folded furiously, "She'll end up like all the others, 'Beth said, "Lonely and heartbroken."
"Too right, us girls got to stick together, right?" Gabriella said putting her arm around Beth's shoulders.
"Amen sister!" Beth laughed and they hugged, the tension gone and the happiness of their sisterhood back.
"UM…Gabriella, I think…I think Troy wants you." A young actor said, his name was Sam.
Gabriella felt her friends eyes on her, Sharpay, Maria and Beth looked at her worriedly but Taylor nodded her head.
She stood and thanked Sam before making her way to the office where she knew Troy would be waiting for her.
She froze when she heard moans and groans and gasps and the rocking and the thumps against the door and the wall and anywhere else that could make such noises. That arrogant, sadistic pig! How dare he?
"Oh my, oh Troy!" She heard the womanly voice gasp.
She knew who it was, it was that whore Tammy! How dare she think she could step in between Troy and Gabriella? It was wrong! It was terrible!
She was disgusted, truly, truly disgusted. She growled to herself and she saw Sharpay walk past her timidly and smile at her pitifully. She ignored her for that moment, for she was trying to act dignified but it was hard with her eyes swelling with glistening visible tears.
She did not wipe the bravest tear that dared to defy her wishes and drip down her face; she let it drop to the floor and allowed the saltiness to remain on her tender blushing cheek.
Taylor came up beside her friend and touched her shoulder, "He's not worth it Gabriella, personally, 'Taylor exclaimed, "I think he's doing this on purpose. He doesn't want that cheap little tart in there. He wants you and he's trying to get you jealous."
"Hmm!" Gabriella mumbled faintly.
"Come on, why don't we go home, I'll kick Chad out for the night and we can watch movies and eat ice cream. We'll have a real girly night in!" She said enthusiastically as a louder, more exhilarated moan filled the air, Gabriella's heart clenched as she tried to ignore it.
"But…but what about Chad?" Gabriella asked tenderly.
Taylor giggled, "He'll be fine, a couple of bucks and Chad will be gone. If there's somewhere for him to eat, he's happy! All men are really!"
"You're not lying there Tay, all it is with men are, Sex, food, sex, women, drink, sex!" Gabriella said coldly.
"Too right Gabs. Now come on. Let's go." Taylor asked taking her hand and she started to lead her down the corridor, they were leaving.
Just at that moment the door opened and out walked Tammy looking tearful and annoyed.
"But Mr Bolton…Mr Bolton sir, I thought we –"
"Well you thought wrong didn't you!" They saw Troy scream and Tammy darted off sobbing.
Troy's eyes fell on Gabriella's and for a brief flicker, they held each other's gaze as if challenging the other but Gabriella dropped her sight to the floor and stood there with only Taylor's hand in her's for comfort.
"Gabriella! Come on in." He said steadily.
"You don't have to Gabriella, 'Taylor whispered into her ear, "Come on, turn around and lets go home."
"Gabriella!" Troy said again.
"Don't listen to him Gabs, you're going to be just like Tammy, another empty ride in his bed." Taylor said slightly more firmly.
"Gabriella!" Troy said impatiently.
She pulled her hand away from Taylor's and nodded, "I'm coming, 'She said to him before she turned back to Taylor, "Look, start walking home. I'm not going to be his next sex toy I promise. I'll be back soon and then we'll have our girly night in, okay?"
Taylor glanced over Gabriella's shoulder and stared hard at Troy who was beaming triumphantly, he was still topless and Taylor had to admit his body looked wonderful but her love and friendship for Gabriella was stronger, "You just watch yourself, okay Gabs."
"I promise." Gabriella said nodding.
"I'll see you later." She said and she walked away leaving Gabriella alone with Troy.
She walked over to Troy as he was slipping on his shirt. When he saw her, he smiled and opened the door wider for her, offering her in.
Gabriella looked around the office. It was nice place, a big desk and computer in the corner. A large cream couch over by the window, a fridge leaning against the wall, by the door as she entered and on the far end of the room, a bed which, she did notice, had not be slept in. It was now obvious that Troy's and Tammy's actions, neither involved the bed or the couch for both were immaculate.
Gabriella stood in front of a Picasso work of art and smiled, "Nice…um…office."
"Thanks, 'Troy said briskly, as Gabriella moved to the window, "Its like a home, I'd rather it that way."
"So, what did you want to talk to me about? Is it my dancing? My singing? Am I not leading the chorus girls properly?" She asked.
"What?" Troy queried perplexed.
"You know, is my work not up –"
"NO! You're not here for that, I…I'm going to just come out and say this Gabriella because I'm starting to grow very impatient with you." He said firmly.
"What are you talking about?" Gabriella asked frowning.
"I'm talking about you resisting everything! The other women around here and willing to give everything they own to just get a kiss from me, WHY DON'T YOU?" Troy snapped.
"Because I'm not like everyone else, I'm not going to make a fool of myself by throwing myself at your feet." The young brunette exclaimed.
"Please Gabriella, 'Troy said, he placed his arms around her waist and pulled her to him, he buried his head into her hair and breathed in her scented perfume and her shampoo, "I'm going crazy. When you're in my arms, it's…its…something I can't even explain."
"You're lines are getting old Troy." Gabriella said kissing his chest softly.
"Please Gabriella, 'Troy said tenderly, stroking her long brown curls, "Just give in. End all this strife."
"I can't." She said and she yanked herself out of Troy's arms.
"Fine, you have an ultimatum don't you, 'Troy said smartly, Gabriella's blood turned cold, "You either give me what I want or you don't even get to audition for the Musical."
She turned on the spot and gasped, "But that's so unfair, Troy, how could you?"
Troy sat in his computer chair and Gabriella walked towards him glaring.
"I'm an impatient man Gabriella, 'Troy said putting his hands behind his head as if he were relaxing, "Give me some ass and I might consider even giving you an audition."
"You son of a –"
"Ooh, language Miss Montez, didn't your mother ever teach you manners." Troy sniggered.
"You pig!" Gabriella said nastily.
"Do yourself a favour Brie, sleep with me and you can have anything you want!" Troy laughed.
"Are you that desperate as to put my job on the line?" Gabriella demanded furiously.
Troy led her through back to the door and she would not allow him to touch her.
"So what will it be Gabriella?" He asked in an arrogant voice.
She stood for a moment, feeling sick and dull, "Fine, 'She said shrugging her shoulders and Troy smiled, believing she was giving into him, "I guess I'm not auditioning!" She said and Troy smile fell.
"What?" He asked incredulously.
"You've just made me hate you all the more, I told you once. You're not getting into my knickers." She said and she walked off leaving Troy feeling furious and defeated.
"ARE you serious? He actually said that?" Taylor asked, her mouth wide as she scooped up another spoonful of chocolate ice cream.
"Yeah, I've never been so shocked in my life." Gabriella said, they lay curled up under a blanket on the sofa watching 'The Notebook' with ice cream and sweets in their laps.
"So are you going to sleep with him?" Taylor asked.
"Of course she won't, 'Chad said popping his head around the sofa, he was dressed in his pyjama's and his mouth was smothered with chocolate, the weather outside was terrible so Taylor wouldn't kick Chad out, but it didn't bother them one bit, "That's wrong."
"I guess my career is going to stay on a low." Gabriella sighed eating her sweets.
"Never Gabs, 'Taylor said shaking her head, "You're great and if that stupid idiot will only give you the time of day because you'll sleep with him then he's not worth it. There are plenty of opportunities just waiting for you."
"I know, and thanks guys; this has made me feel so much better. I'm glad I've got you." Gabriella giggled.
"Your welcome, we're always here for you." Chad said, his hand appearing from behind the sofa with a thumbs up.
Gabriella giggled, perhaps Wicked wasn't for her…but you could bet on it that Gabriella was not staying on a low for long!
Troy is coming across as a right arrogant pig I'd bet? Lol well don't worry, things will look up for our Troyella! Anyway, I'm going now to read and finish off my homework lol, too much but there we go! If you hate homework scream!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm looking out at the rain and thanking the heavens that there's no school today lol, well look out for my next chapter, I'll be introducing a new character. I wonder how many of you can guess who it is. Zeke, Kelsi, Ryan, or Jason? Review xoxMusicalxox