AN: Hello again! First off, this chapter is dedicated toYaDoDOBird because I'm jealous of these characters too. Lol. I want to thank Sakura2234, xoxstargazerxox, em's-imagination, heebeejeebees, YaDoDOBird, carito06, Cole-rulez and beachblondi101 for reviewing the last chapter. I loved them all and I really appreciate it! Thank you also to everyone who read my story and continues to do so. It's all for you…

Chapter 10

The two teenagers had just gotten settled on the couch in Gabriella's bedroom. Both teens had changed out of their leisurely clothes and into some more comfortable sweats. They had popped in a movie into the DVD player and were snuggled up together.

'Wasn't there something you wanted to talk to me about?' asked Troy.

'Umm…yeah. I forgot about that.'

'Well, what is it?'

'Okay, well…the other day when my mom called me and you were over, she gave me some interesting news.'

'You're not moving again are you? Because if you are I'm going to have to have a chat with your mother.'

'No Troy, it's nothing bad like that, but thanks anyways.' She couldn't help but blush at the sincerity in his voice and him not wanting her to go anywhere. It made her feel wanted and needed; two things that had become foreign.

'So it's nothing bad and you aren't moving away. I think I can handle this now. So what it is?'

'Well, my mom was telling me about how her work company is making her go on a bunch of business trips this year, one to every stupid state. She's not sure if she's going to have to attend every single one yet, but there is one that she is certain she's going to and it's Hawaii.'

'Wow, that's amazing! Your mom is really lucky. I've always wanted to go there.'

'That's funny that you say that. See, the thing is is that this business trip to Hawaii is over Thanksgiving break and she asked me to go along with her. I was hesitant at first because I knew she wouldn't ever even be around because she will always be in meetings. So then she suggested that I bring someone with me because her work gave her two extra tickets.'

'You're going to Hawaii! That's amazing! Who are you going to bring?'

Not for one second did Troy ever think that he would be the one she would invite. He's a boy after all and he has never met her mother. He knows very little about her as does she know very little about him.

'That was what I was wondering, until my mom slyly suggested someone for me. She told me that I should invite you along.'

Gabriella was nervous for his reaction. If Troy said no than she was screwed and most likely wouldn't even go any more. Her fingers were crossed, that was for sure.

'Me?! Seriously?!'

'Youseriously.'

'Me? Wow, I really don't know what to say.'

'Well, a 'yes' would be great. But I understand if you don't want to go. I mean, we've only known each other for a few weeks and all, and you haven't met my mom or anything yet, but it was her idea. I thought it could be fun. Plus, I would really love to have the company.'

Gabriella was getting more than worried by now. It was clear he didn't want to go, which meant that she wasn't going to go, which meant that life sucked. Great.

'Yes it is then. Of course I have to talk to my parents first. But I'd love to go to Hawaii with you!'

'Seriously?!'

'Seriously!'

'No way!'

'Yes way!'

'Oh my god!!' With that Gabriella leaped over to the other end of the couch and jumped onto Troy. With her arms wrapped tightly around his neck she gave him the most meaningful hug she could pull off. The two of them couldn't stop smiling and it was clear that this was going to be a vacation to remember forever.

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Gabriella had fallen asleep in Troy's lap the previous night while they were watching the movie. When Troy noticed this he turned off the television and gently picked her body up and brought her to her bed. He carefully set her down under the covers and climbed in after her. Troy found her body and wrapped his right arm across her stomach and held her body close to his.

It was now morning and the sun was streaming into her wall of windows. Gabriella stirred a little bit but eventually fell back asleep.

So it wasn't the sun that woke the two of them up, it was the awful sound of Troy's phone ringing very loudly.

'Ughhh…make it stop!' moaned Gabriella.

'I'm going, I'm going. Here, take this.' Troy instructed Gabriella as he took his pillow and placed it over her head in an attempt to muffle the sound of his cell phone.

Troy jumped out of her warm bed and ran over to the coffee table where he left his phone last night.

'Hello?' whispered Troy into the phone.

'Hi Troy, its mom! I just wanted to check up on you and see how everything was.'

'Morning mom. I was actually sleeping right before you woke me up. I'm fine though.'

'Oh I'm sorry dear. I didn't mean to wake you up. I just figured you would be up by now considering that its lunchtime and all. Are you at one of your friend's house?'

'Yup, I'm next door at Gabriella's house right now. Remember, I took her out last night?'

'Yes, I remember now. You know, I really want to meet this Gabriella that you can't stop talking about these days…'

'Mom, stop. You need to stop.' Embarrassment was written all over Troy's face.

Gabriella had since removed Troy's pillow from her face and was staring deeply in admiration at Troy right now. That little blush on his cheeks wasn't unmissed by her either.

'I'm serious Troy! Invite her over for dinner tonight for me. I hope she can make it.'

'No mom, that's quite okay. You don't have to do that.' There was no way he was letting Gabriella meet his crazy parents.

'Troy David Alexander Bolton, it is okay, and I do have to do this. Now hand your phone over to Gabriella right now.' Although she may have pulled out the full name, Maddie Bolton was in no way mad at her son. She didn't get mad easily either. She simply found it quite amusing that Troy was being all embarrassed and such.

'Mommm,' whined Troy.

'Don't 'mommm' me Troy. Now hand over the phone to Gabriella.'

Troy said nothing more to his unforgiving mother and handed the phone over to Gabi. She had a very confused look on her face and Troy just simply shrugged his shoulders.

'Hello?' asked Gabriella shyly.

By now Troy had joined Gabriella back in bed and wrapped his arm around her waist once again.

'Oh hi Gabriella! It's so good to finally talk to you! I'm Maddie, Troy's mother.'

'Hi Mrs. Bolton, it's good to finally talk to you too.'

Troy was motioning with his hands under his neck and shaking his head no after he heard her talk. This made her even more confused.

'What Troy?'

'Please call me Maddie Gabriella, I don't like being all formal. I have to deal with that all day at work, it gets tiring.'

'Oh, sure, I'm sorry.'

Troy had to burry his head in her neck after hearing what was being said. Man, did he hate his mom at this moment.

'Don't apologize dear, it's alright. Any how, that's not why I wanted to talk to you. I was wondering if you would like to come over to our house for dinner tonight. I've been hearing so much about you these days and I'm just dying to meet this famous Gabi!'

'Sure, I'd love to come over for dinner tonight! I can only imagine what Troy has been telling you about me. I hope its good things.'

Hearing those words Troy knew this conversation needed to end right now. After moaning into Gabi's ear, he sat up a little and gently grabbed the phone out of Gabi's hand.

'I think that's enough mother. We'll be over later. What time is supper?'

'Oh Troy, you don't have to be embarrassed. Although it is quite clear that you like this lady. Don't worry though, I won't tell her, not yet at least. How does 5:30 sound? Dad's coming home early today.'

'Sounds great, bye mom.'

With that Troy shut his phone and tossed it onto the floor. He turned back to Gabriella, who just happened to be laughing uncontrollably at Troy's actions.

'Are you laughing at me?'

'What? Oh, no, of course not!'

'You're laughing at me!'

'I swear, I'm not!'

'You can't just laugh at me and not get in trouble you know!'

'But…'

Gabriella had no time to finish her sentence as Troy had already dove to her and was hovering above her tickling her like crazy. Gabriella's laugh was unstoppable and happy tears were rolling down her cheeks. She was kicking and screaming, filling Troy's ears with only happiness. Being with her like this made him enjoy life a lot more. She made him a lot happier.

'Please…stop…!'

It took every single ounce of strength in Gabriella's body to do what she did next, but she did it. She was able to gain enough control over her body being tickled to gain her composure and reach her arms up and push Troy over. Instantly, Troy fell to the side of her on her bed directly on his back. Jumping up to stop Troy from moving, Gabi instantly straddled him and pinned his arms down.

'Now who's stuck?'

'How did you just do that?!' Troy was flabbergasted. The last thing that he expected was for Gabi to do that, he didn't think she had it in her.

'I have my mysterious talents you know.'

'Oh really? Do you secretly take Taekwondo lessons?'

'Maybe I do, or maybe it's just natural.'

The flirtation was up and running again between the two and they both loved it. It always made them excited.

Gabriella was currently still straddling Troy and her hair was falling into his face. Troy managed to free his right wrist from her hand that she was holding down and moved his hand towards her hair. He gently swept her hair back and placed it behind her ear. She smiled down at him as a thank you for the sweet gesture.

'What other mysterious talents do you have,' whispered Troy huskily.

Gabriella chose to use no words. Actions speak louder than words after all.

They both stared deeply into one another's eyes, and they both had a look of desire written all over their faces. Gabriella started to slowly lean into Troy and in return, Troy looked up at Gabi waiting to see what she was going to do. Her face came closer and they nuzzled their noses together, earning a smile from Troy. She turned her face to the left a little and placed a soft kiss next to the right side of Troy's mouth, and then she did the same to the other side. She brought her head up once more to stare into Troy's now closed eyes. She wasn't smiling; she was looking at him with a deep attraction and even deeper feelings.

Bringing her face down once more, she delicately placed her soft lips on top of Troy's. A bolt of lightning sparked through both of their bodies as they realized just how meaningful this kiss was. Nothing was rushed and nothing was forced. They had all the time in the world for that. It was a gentle, lingering touch of the lips and there was a slight hesitation on both parts as they touched, as if both are taking the time to memorize the feeling before they part.

Troy gently tangled his hand in Gabriella's hair in order to bring her lips down onto his again. He held her face between his hands as he gave her all that he had. The kiss was true, affectionate, devoted, passionate, warm and reverent. It was everything and more that the two of them had been dreaming of.

They both pulled away reluctantly and Troy gently brought Gabriella down to him. She snuggled in beside him and rested her head on his bare chest. Troy securely rapped his arms around her body as he placed a kiss in her hair and she place a kiss on his chest. The two of them laid in her bed all wrapped up in one another in complete bliss. Their first kiss had been perfect.

AN: They kissed! That took me forever to make it perfect. I knew what I wanted to happen; I just didn't know how to write it. I loved this chapter so much, I'm so happy with it. I hope you feel the same and please let me know!!! Also, I just started a brand new story, Silent Admiration, which I'm really excited about. Please check that out too and give me some reviews on it. Thanks again for supporting me, don't forget to review! Love you all!

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