Chapter 10
Gabriella was heading home. It was the end of another long school day. Troy had basketball practice so he wasn't going to be able to take her home. Sharpay and Taylor had to work late at their jobs after school and Kelsi didn't drive. So Gabriella had to walk home. Even though Troy had argued with Gabriella to wait for him after practice Gabriella had decided to head home early so that she could babysit Paige.
Gabriella was not excited to walk home alone but she had no other choice. Her father had flown back to New York and her mother was waiting for her at home. So Gabriella got her books out of her locker and put them into her shoulder bag some books she carried in her arms. It was a beautiful day outside which Gabriella saw as good walking conditions. She headed down the street and toward the path where her home was. As she walked she thought about how Troy had handled himself at the dinner with her father. She thought he handled himself quite well and she hoped that Troy and her father's relationship would grow.
As she neared the park she felt like someone was following her. She turned around and sure enough there was a gray car following her on the street. Now she knew whose car that belonged and hatred seeped into her. It was Chase's car. She pretended like she didn't see it and with her head held high she continued to walk through the park. Chase's car began to slow down to where she was walking she heard him lower his window and he looked at her up and down suggestively.
"Hey Gabriella" Chase said. "Where's your Troy boy?" Gabriella glared at him and said "It's none of your business but he's at practice." "Wow Troy's even more stupid then I thought to let a beautiful girl like you walk all alone by herself." Chase continued to look at her up and down. Gabriella continued to walk and rolled her eyes. She knew if Troy was here Chase would have been punched out by Troy for checking out Gabriella like this. "Chase" Gabriella said exasperated "don't you have other people to annoy?" "Hey Chase" said "I'm just trying to be nice I was going to offer you a ride." Gabriella looked at him disgustedly and said "I wouldn't get in the car with you even if I was dying." Chase laughed and said "just because me and Troy don't get along doesn't mean that you and I can't ." Gabriella sighed and looked at her phone she was already late coming home and she didn't want her mom to worry.
"Fine" Gabriella said "I'll take a ride from you. But if you try anything Troy will know about it trust me." "Excellent" Chase said and he opened his passenger door to let Gabriella in. Now Gabriella had to admit that Chase was cute although he was nothing compared to Troy. The radio was playing as Gabriella slid into the car. She was immediately hit with the smell of Chase's cologne. She felt like she was betraying Troy or something and that made her stomach turn. She sighed as Chase started to drive to Gabriella's house. He didn't say anything to Gabriella for a few moments then he glanced at her and said "so what do you see in Troy Bolton anyway?" Gabriella looked at Chase and said "I see a lot of things in Troy but the main thing is that I love him." Chase sighed and looked at the road.
After a few minutes they were parked in front of Gabriella's house. Gabriella looked at Chase and said "Thanks" even though she didn't want to. Chase smiled at her and said "No problem." Gabriella quickly got out and headed for her front door. Gabriella turned around and saw Chase wave to her as he drove off to be polite she waved back.
Gabriella thought to herself that wasn't so bad at least he didn't try to touch me she thought. She began thinking why Troy couldn't just be friends with Chase and end this feud. She sighed and entered her house where her mother and baby sister were waiting.
Troy was exhausted and all he wanted was to hit the showers. His dad patted him on the back and said "Good job son." Troy smiled at his father "thanks dad." Troy headed off to the changing room with Chad. "So" Chad said "where is your girl?" Troy smiled as he thought of Gabriella and he took of his sweaty shirt "Uh she's probably at home by now I just texted her." "How are things going with Taylor" Troy asked as he got in the shower. "Things are going good if you know what I mean" Chad said with a smirk as he got in the other shower. "Dude that is way too much information" Troy said laughing. Troy thought of Gabriella as he showered and what she was doing. As he got out of the shower and dressed he texted Gabriella saying if he could see her by going through her balcony door. She texted yes back to him and he said bye to Chad and drove to Gabriella's house.
He went through her front door since it was pretty early out. He rang the doorbell and waited. The door opened and Mrs. Montez answered the door. "Hi Troy" Mrs. Montez said smiling at him. "Gabriellas upstairs doing her homework." "Okay thanks Mrs. Montez." He headed up the stairs and opened Gabriella's door. She was laying on the bed doing her homework and listening to her ipod. He smiled at her and snuck up behind her and laid on top of her.
Gabriella took off her headphones and yelled "Troy" giggling. Troy laughed and tickled her sides causing her to turn underneath him. He looked at her underneath and kissed her on the mouth she kissed back eagerly and they didn't stop for a couple of minutes. He pulled away and looked down at her he ground his pelvis against hers for a couple of minutes causing her to moan out in pleasure. He smiled down at her and said "want me to stop" he said teasing her. "No don't" she said moaning out.
He smiled again at her and continued to grind his pelvis against her. After a few minutes he stopped because he was tired and he sat next to her. She smiled at him then kissed him on the lips he kissed her back. They both pulled away and Gabriella stared at him. "What" Troy said smiling while stroking her cheek. "Troy I have to tell you something." "Well what is it" Troy asked "Umm well don't get mad" Gabriella said. "When I was walking home today … Chase Brown asked me if I wanted a ride home." Troy's face suddenly became filled with anger. "Gabriella" Troy said "well did you say yes to him?" "Yes Troy I did" Gabriella said guiltily.
"Gabriella" Troy said angrily "why would you say yes to that creep. Did he hurt you, did he touch you" Troy said standing up. "No Troy he didn't hurt me. Calm down." "How could you accept a ride from him knowing who he is." Troy said this pacing back and forth. Suddenly he glared at Gabriella and said "are you cheating on me with him." "Troy !" Gabriella said almost hurt "I would never cheat on you especially with a guy like Chase. Troy you know I love you." Gabriella said this almost crying now. Troy had turned away from her and he was looking at the floor clearly upset. "Please don't be mad at me" Gabriella said she reached over and touched his arm he didn't respond to her touch. Gabriella looked at him and said "Please look at me." Troy looked at her and their eyes met. He had a hurt look in his eyes. "Troy" Gabriella said softly. Troy sighed and said "Fine I'm not mad." He looked at her and said "Come here." Gabriella cuddled in his arms. "Troy," Gabriella said "I just want the fighting to be over between you and Chase. Can't you at least try to act civilized with each other. I don't want to see you get hurt." "Fine I'll try but I'm not making any promises that I won't punch the guy for flirting with you." Gabriella laughed and said "c'mon lets go get a snack and finish our homework." Troy sighed and stroked Gabriella's hair and said "Okay beautiful" and they went downstairs and enjoyed their night.