Chapter Ten

The light beamed in as I wiped the sleep from my tired heavy eyes. I opened them to find the sun light shining through the blinds as I yawned. All I wanted was to go back to sleep and stay asleep for hours. I was exhausted from everything that had been going on and I just needed some good rest. I pulled the blanket up over my shoulder as I wrapped one arm around him and rested my head on his chest. I closed my eyes once more and listened to nothing but his heart beating and his breaths. He let out a soft groan from his lips but he was still sound asleep. I wish I could stay here in this moment forever. There was no pain, drama, nothing but peace. I felt him shift underneath me and I looked up at him and noticed his eyelids opening slowly. I stared at him waking up slowly and smiled softly at the sight. He was truly beautiful. His gaze met mine and he smiled while running his fingers gently through my hair. He was so gentle and loving. How could I ever doubted I didn't wanna be with him? Here we were waking up together just the two of us and no one else to bother. He made me feel safe and wanted. How could I ever let that go?

"Morning beautiful." He propped himself up to sit with his back against the headboard.

"Morning." I said almost in a whisper as I sat crossing my legs and stared at him adoringly.

"You seem happy this morning." He licked his lips.

"I am." I nodded and leaned forward kissing the lips where his tongue had been seconds before.

"Hmm, why's that?" He asked as our lips parted only inches away.

"It's nice," I moved my hand to the back of his neck and played with his hair. "Waking up with you."

"I agree." He grabbed my other hand and interlocked our fingers together.

"I wish we could do it more often." I kissed him once more.

"Me too." He nodded as he brought my hand to his lips and kissed the back of it.

"Want some breakfast or anything?" I nudged his nose gently with my own.

"No thanks." He shook his head and placed a kiss on my forehead.

"I'm gonna make myself some coffee." I pulled away from him and climbed out of bed.

"I'll be out in a minute."

"Alright." I replied as I walked out of the room and over to the kitchen.

Gathering the coffee grounds container from the cabinet. I brushed my hair behind my ear as I scooped the grounds into the coffee maker then grabbed the pot to fill it with water. As I finished with it all I leaned my hip against the counter as I watched the water sizzle and the coffee begin to make. I jumped getting startled when I heard my phone go off. I ran to the couch where my purse was and dug my call phone out. A new text message. I unlocked my phone and the message popped up:

Troy Bolton:

Can we meet later please?

I stared down at the words and bit my bottom lip thinking if I should reply or just ignore it. A part of me knew I should hit delete and just be done with that drama completely. But another part needed to see him again and talk to him. I needed to hear what he wanted to say. I ran out on him after making out. After he found me in the bathroom with my wrist in blood. The memory of his lips pressed against the cuts still sends a shiver through me. I touched my fingertips to my lips. Reminded of his taste. I swallowed hard as I replied:

Me:

Sure, when and where?

Now I had to wait and wait.

"Hey babe who ya texting?" Darren smiled as he walked to the kitchen.

"Um just Kylie." I shrugged and put my phone back in my purse.

"What did she want?" He asked as he searched the fridge.

"Just see if we can get some lunch." I walked up behind him and wrapped my arms around him.

"Tell her maybe some other time." He shut the fridge and turned around to face me wrapping his arms around me as well.

"Why's that?" I managed a smile and raised an eyebrow.

"You're having lunch with me." He pecked my lips.

"Since when?" I unwrapped his arms and walked to the coffee which was done.

"Now." I could sense the smirk on his face.

"Oh." I let out a little laugh as I poured myself a mug. "That would be great;"

"But?"

"But I haven't spent much one on one time with her in a while talk about everything." I turned to him and took a sip.

"Fine." He sighed and walked over to me.

"Thank you." I smiled.

"Later this week you're mine though." He kissed my temple and headed back to the bedroom.

Troy Bolton:

My place, I'll text u the address.

I arrived at the Motel 8 downtown where Troy was now staying. I sat in my parked car taking a moment before I went to face him. It was always nerve racking to see Troy. I remember when all I felt was relief and happiness each time I saw him. Things change. I open my door and step out of the car looking around as I closed it. I walked the steps and read the room numbers until I reached his room 32. I hesitated to knock at first but finally did. A few seconds past and I grew even more nervous. Finally he opened the door apparently fresh out of the shower due to the dampness of his hair.

"Come in." He stepped aside.

"Thanks." I avoided eye contact as I enter the room.

"I cleaned up before you came." the door closed and I could feel his eyes on me.

"Didn't have to in my benefit." I looked around the room was an okay shade of red a bit small.

"So how are you?" I felt his hand touch the small of my back and I faced him startled.

"Uh, f-fine. Good." I nodded feeling like an idiot stuttering.

"Great, I've been good too." He smiled for a second then it went away.

"Why did you wanna meet Troy?" I couldn't let the awkwardness go on any longer I just needed to cut to the chase.

"To say sorry." He scratched the back of his head.

"Sorry? Why?" I was confused. What did he have to be sorry for?

"I should have never kissed you." He dug his hands into his pockets.

"Troy, you don't need to." I shook my head. "I shouldn't have let you."

"It's not all your fault Gabriella." He licked his lips. "Takes two to tango right?"

"I guess, I'm just.. I feel so guilty." I fold my arms across my chest and look away. "I shouldn't have even let it gotten that far."

"Neither should have I, but we did." He was acting so calmly about it. "All we can do is forget and move on."

"You're absolutely right." I nodded but for some reason I felt this heavy weight on my heart.

"Guess that's it huh?"

"Yeah." I mumbled.

"Thanks for coming." He hugged me tightly and I hugged back inhaling his scent.

"No problem." I squeezed him tight in my arms.

"I always did love you, Brie." He whispered in my ear just before releasing me.

I looked into his eyes and they were filled with so much sadness and I was taken back by it. I walked past him and to the door, I took a look back at him and smiled softly. He did not return the smile just sat on the edge of the bed with his face in his hands. I could have cried at the sight; I walked out and closed the door. I thought I had said bye to Troy for the last time years ago. But I guess we never really did get our proper goodbye. This will be it. I walked away from the door and down the stairs with a heavy heart. I sucked up the tears and put on a straight face. I reached my car as I heard him call my name.

"Gabriella! Wait!" Troy yelled looking over the railing and ran down the stairs and over to me.

"What?" I looked at him in confusion but also feeling a sense of relief just like before.

"I can't." He shook his head. "I can't do it, I can't just let you walk away."

"Tro-"

"No, don't. You and I both know this is meant to be. We're meant to be." he placed a firm hand on my cheek and looked deep in my eyes.

"If we were meant to be we would be." I had a hard time getting those words out but somehow managed.

"Good things don't come easy and you should know that." He smiled. "This here, this is a good thing."

"I have Darren. That's a good thing." I took his hand away.

"That's what your brain is telling you. Just tell me do you still love me?" He searched my eyes.

"I.." I was afraid of the answer I would tell him. Tell myself. "Yes. So much."

"I love you too." Before we could get anything else out our lips crashed together.

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