Steal your heart

The next day I was at Troy's dorm studying, he had a test the next day so we decided to go over everything we've done, he was doing a really great job and I had to admit I was kinda proud of him, he was putting a lot of effort into passing the subject. I closed the text book and looked at him, he brushed his hair back and looked at me with his intense blue eyes, and he looked like he had something to say.

"So are you ready for tomorrow?" I asked him as I collected my stuff, he nodded and looked down at his hands, he was strangely quiet and that made me kinda uncomfortable. I stood up. "Well, see you around, let me know if you do good ok" He stood up also and just kept looking at me, he nodded one more time, the silence was annoying me so I just turned around to leave. Suddenly I felt him pulling my shirt to stop me from leaving.

"Are you doing something tonight?" He asked me; he was still looking down, that just made me suspicious, what was he up to now?

"Nothing" I replied "Why?"

"Well…" He started. Troy took a deep breath before speaking again "I have a game tonight and…I kinda want you to be there" He then looked at me with hope sparkling in his eyes, a million thoughts ran over my brain making me take a deep breath just like him. I took a step back.

"I don't know if I should" I said. I was starting to feel sick.

"Please, you don't have to stay for the after party but I really want to see you there" He looked kinda desperate about it. Why would he want me there? I've never been to one of his games.

"I'll think about it ok" I said looking down at his hand which was still holding on to my shirt, he instantly let go and scratched the back of his head.

"Ok then" He sat back down on his bed and I left.

After that I just went to my apartment right, I needed a good book and some hot chocolate to get over the sick feeling inside my stomach. Troy didn't have to know the reason why I just couldn't be there. Images came rushing to my mind, the people laughing, pushing me, the tears running down my cheek, the echo of all the voices yelling things at me, judging me. I just couldn't he would have to get over it; whatever was the reason why he wanted me there it wasn't enough to make me go. I sat in my very nice and warm couch to watch friends' reruns while I ate some Mac and cheese. My phone started to ring and I jumped to pick it up.

"Hello?"

"Hey girl! What are you doing tonight?" Sharpay's voice echoed around the room, the girl always had to speak so loud.I sighed.

"Nothing, I'm just watching Rachel and Joey hookup" I said, as I ate the last of my Mac and Cheese.

"Well Ryan and I are going to the movies, he told me to ask you to join us" That sentence made me stop for a second, since when did Ryan and Sharpay made plans together? I didn't know how to feel about that.

"Sure, let me get changed and I'll be there"

"Great meet us there in 30 minutes" She said and just hung up on me. I would have a serious discussion with this girl someday, I swear.

I took a quick shower before putting on some jeans and a red t-shirt, my phone was ringing like crazy but I knew who it was so I just ignored it, I wasn't the type to ignore people but I just had major reasons to do it, I also wasn't the type to just hold on to the past but there were things that I just couldn't let go of. He had to understand that. I was on my way to the movie theater when my phone rang one more time; I was so annoyed by the stupid ringtone that I just picked it up.

"What?!" I snapped. He seriously knew how to get on my nerves.

"I knew you would eventually pickup" I could hear the sound of lockers and guys speaking on the background, I guess the game was about to start. "Are you coming?"

"Why do you want me there Troy?" I asked him "I don't get why it is so important"

"You're my good luck amulet" He simply said like that was enough explanation for it. I sighed in frustration.

"I'm not going Troy, sorry but I can't go" I said. He stood silent for a while.

"I see" He said. Troy sounded really disappointed, thing that made me feel bad about not going, I just shook off those feelings, I had my reasons. "See you later then" And then he hung up on me. Oh my God I seriously had to do something about the people around me. You just don't hang up on me. When I finally arrived at the movie theater I was so pissed that I only wanted to go home and not see anyone. Sharpay and Ryan were waiting for me outside.

"Hey" I greeted them. They both waved back.

"You look happy" Sharpay said, yeah life was a freaking unicorn under a rainbow; I rolled my eyes at her.

"Whatever…What are we watching?" I asked.

"Sharpay wanted to see Fifty shades of grey but I convinced her to pick this new Will Smith movie" Ryan said, he looked really satisfied with himself.

"I just did it because Will Smith is really hot" She crossed her arms over her chest.

"And Jaime Dornan is not?" I smiled.

"Stop torturing me!"

"You'll survive Shar" Ryan put an arm around her shoulder and chuckled. A strange feeling filled my stomach; I really didn't know what was going on with me.

We bought some popcorn and sodas and went to watch our movie, It didn't help that before the movie started they played a Fifty shades of Grey trailer, Sharpay was sure it was a sign for her to just go and watch her movie, Ryan just pulled her down into her seat, he was sitting in between us so he could talk to both of us. I felt weird, uncomfortable, like I wasn't supposed to be there, I just shook off those thoughts, there was no other place I'd rather be.

Halfway through the movie I didn't even know the main character's name, this was wrong, I needed to snap out of it and pay attention. Ryan was so excited through the movie even Sharpay was paying attention, I was sure it was a really good movie, I was annoying myself. I couldn't help to replay Troy's voice inside my head.

You're my good luck amulet

I gave Ryan my popcorn and just left the room, I knew he was looking at me confused but I had to do this so I would be in peace with myself, it was going to be hard, I knew it but I had to. I ran outside and towards my car, if I was fast enough I could still make it before the game was over, that is if he even wanted to see me now. Soon I found myself running over to the basketball court, the crowd was screaming and cheering for their team, I felt dizzy and sick again, I took a deep breath.

"You can do it" I said to myself, I could do it. I walked through the people to find an empty spot, I looked at the board, and Troy's team was down by ten points, I looked around for him over the players running and passing each other the ball, until I found him, he seemed tired and frustrated. They were running up and down the court fighting for the ball, the other team made other two points. "Troy!" I called his name hoping he would at least know I was around. "Troy!"

I kept calling him until he stopped running and looked around the crowd, he spotted me a few seconds later I couldn't really see his expression but I knew he could see me, his coach called for his attention and he went back to the game. I really couldn't believe I was there, I looked around but no one seemed to be actually paying attention to me, that's good, I sighed in relief and focused on Troy. His team fought hard for some time until they soon caught up with the visitors, time was running out but they managed to easily go over them, at the last 10 seconds they made a three point shot and won the game, I felt so relieved that just sat down for the first time when everybody stood up to celebrate, I couldn't breathe between the crowd, all this people were trying to squeeze my petite body until I looked like a page, I swear, so I just decided to wait outside for him. It was a little chill but that somehow made me feel better. Soon I saw the crowd leaving the place.

I waited until everybody left and the team was coming outside ready to celebrate their victory, I saw Troy coming out with some of his Teammates laughing and bothering each other, he saw me right after and said something to them before walking over to me.

"Hey" He said. He was wearing his normal clothes and his hands were inside his pockets.

"Hey" I replied, I looked back at his friends who seemed to be waiting for him.

"You came" He was smiling now; It made my heart melt and break into a million pieces at the same time.

"I did"

"Troy!" One of his friends called him, Troy looked over his shoulder, they seemed slightly curious. "Are you coming bro?!" Troy looked back at me for a while and then shook his head.

"I'll talk to you guys tomorrow!" he yelled back and then focused on me. "Want some ice cream?"

"I think that'll be nice" I smiled at him. Yeah, I definitely felt way better now.

To be continued