An: Hey guys so I just noticed something that one of my reviewers pointed out to me and I realized I didn't make one thing clear. Troy's parents are NOT together. They are divorced and Troy lives mostly with his mum. Sometimes he stays at his dad's house but mostly his mum. Hope thats all cleared up and none of you are confused.

Recap:

" I'll prove it to you no matter what it takes" He said fiercley as he looked me in the eyes. "That's all I ask" I said softly.

Gabriella's pov

I don't know how long it had been. I must've dozed off from emotional exhaustion because I don't remember anything that happened right after I told Troy. I stretched my hand and started feeling my surrondings. I was startled to feel that I was on something soft a bed most likely. I slowly opened my eyes and squinted as I was met with a numbing darkness. I sat up and tried to make out where I was. I doubt even if I had cat vision I would've known where I was.

I racked my brain trying to remember where I was. "Troy?" I asked softly. "Oh good you're awake" I heard his voice say as he turned on the lights. I immediatley shut my eyes against the sudden and unexpected light.

I felt a hand touch my forehead searching for a temperature most likely. I deemed it safe to opened my eyes. My eyes slowly fluttered open and I was met with the concerned ocean blue eyes of Troy. "Are you ok?" He asked as he took my hand and gently rubbed it.

"Urgh" I said as I clutched my head. "Where am I?" I asked confused. "You're still at my place" He said as he chuckled lightly. "What happened?" I asked sitting up right again and opening my eyes fully.

" I dunno" He said as he scratched his neck awkwardly. "One minute we were just talking and the next you look so exhausted you just fell asleep" He said as he smiled at me.

"Well that's embaressing" I mumbled. "Oh my God" I said as I panicked suddenly. "My mum" I muttered as I realized I would be in huge trouble. I wouldn't be surprised if I wasn't allowed to leave the house for the rest of my life.

"Don't worry Gabi" He said as he pushed me back to rest. "She called on your cell and I answered and explained the situation" He said reassuringly. "Thanks" I said gratefully.

"Here I made you this" He said as he reached out and grabbed something from the nightstand. I took it and drank if quickly parched. As soon as the taste hit my tongue I could feel my stomach do flip flops. I spit everything out. "What did you expect a soda?" He asked as he turned around and got out of the room. He was back a minute later as I was wiping my mouth and he bent down and started wiping the floor. I noticed he changed his shirt.

"I'm sorry" I mumbled as I leaned back. "It's ok" He said as he smiled up at me. I attempted a weak smile. "What time is it?" I asked curiously as I snuggled deeper into the blanket Troy has draped me with.

"It's"He paused as he checked his watch. "12:30pm" He said as he wiped the last remains of my spit and got up and wiped his hands on his shirt. "I need to go" I said as I pushed the blanket aside and started to stand up. "Go where?" He asked confusdley.

" I need to get home" I said as I looked around for my shoes. "For school tomorrow" I added as an after thought. He handed me my shoes. "I don't think you should go" He said as he watched me tie my shoes. "You seem exhausted emotionally its taking quite a toll on you. You need a break" He said as he handed me my keys.

"I know you mean well Troy but I cannot be miss a day of school" I said as I smiled at him. He nodded in understanding. "I'm sorry I fell asleep" I mumbled apologetically as I suddenly found my shoes interesting.

" Oh it was nothing some girl wanted to cry her heart out yesterday. I feel sorry for her" He said as he put his finger under my chin and made me look up. "Oh must've been some girl" I said as I nudged him playfully.

" Nah but she was cute though" He said as the corners of his mouth upturned into a smile. I smiled back at him as I yawned tirdley. "Thanks again" I said gratefully. He nodded once more and started to walk me to the door.

He walked me to the door and shut the door behind him as I walked out. "Where are you going?" I asked with one eye brow rised. "I'm walking you home" He said as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.

I smiled as he fell into step with me. I secretley started admiring my surrondings. I always loved the neighbourhood I lived in. It was so peacful even more so at night.

I could hear the crickets chirping and singing. I could almost hear the wind rustle the leaves. I looked up and saw the clear night sky. There were so many stars it coudln't have been a more beautiful sight.

" I don't think I've ever seen so many stars" I said mostly to myself. "They're beautiful" I said as I looked down and saw Troy looking at me.

"Not as beautiful as you" He said sincreley. I blushed and continued walking. When we got to my house I lingered a bit in the door way. As much as it was a dramatic and over exhausting day.

I didn't want it to end mostly because of the way it was ending. Troy was standing there with his hands buried deep in his pockets. His brown shaggy hair ruffled by the slight breeze. I looked up into his blue eyes and saw them shinning as brightly as ever.

He edged closer and I could feel his hot breath on my neck. His lips were only centimetres apart. It was so close I could nearly feel it.

I turned my head so he kissed my cheek instead. He pulled back and he looked hurt I could see it in his eyes. "I'm sorry" I said as I looked down and shifted my foot awkwardly from one foot to the other.

"I'm just not ready" I said as I looked up fearful of what his blue eyes might hold. "It's ok" He whispered hoarsley. "I was moving too fast" He said almost sadly.

I kissed his cheek and then walked back into my house. My mum hugged me as soon as I walked in. "Troy told me you fell asleep" She said as she pulled away. "Are you feeling ok?" She said as she assessed me and tried to figure out what was wrong.

"I'm fine mum" I said as I yawned. "Just tired" I said through watery eyes. I looked at my mum sleepily. "Come on little lady go to sleep" She said as she kissed my cheek and ushered me upstairs.

I climbed up the stairs lazily as I opened the door to my bedroom. I changed into my pijamas and quickly brushed my teeth. I felt kinda wind up. I hopped into bed and turned off the lights as I pulled the covers so they covered my whole body. I touched my cheek and I could almost feel his lips. It tingled and felt good. Better than it should.

I turned on my side and closed my eyes and soon drifted off into unconsciousness.

I heard voices and I turned on my side as I tried to block them out. They seemed to be getting louder so I pulled the covers over my head and went under the pillow.

I was drifint off again until I felt someone touch my arm gently. I heard my mum's voice. I opened my eyes slowly and turned to read the clock on the nighstand. "Oh my god" I said sitting up. "I'm late" I said as I jumped out of bed. "Where do you think your going young lady?" My mum said sternly as she followed me.

"Uh school?" i said as more of a question as I put on my shirt and brushed my hair at once. "You're not going" She said as she crossed her arms over her chest. "But mum" I started. "No butts" She said sternly. "Get back into bed" She said as she grabbed my arm and led me into bed. "Besides I made sure you have nothing important in school today" She said reassuringly. "And you have a vistor" She said as she pulled the covers over me.

"Who?" I asked confused as to who might skip school for me. "Hey" I heard a familiar voice say. "Tay" I said as I smiled at. "I'll let you two catch up" My mum said as she closed the door behind her.

"I came over to pick you up your mum said you were sick so I decided to stay with you" She said she put her school bag down. Needless to say I was shocked. Taylor never skipped school she was never even absent. "Aww Tay you skipped school for me?" I asked as I hugged her. She hugged back . "Well yeah what else are best friends for?" She said as she smiled at me.

" I love you" I said gratefully. " Oh I know" She said as she pretended to look at her nails. I laughed. She then asked me what happened with Troy and I started to tell her what happened. It seemed like it happened over a few days instead of just yesterday.

"So let me get this straight your dad is back and you want Troy to prove his love?" She asked as she leaned back in her chair. I nodded ."Wow dramatic much?" She said sarcastically as she got up.

" I know just what you need" She said as she walked into my closet. She walked back out with a cute white top and skinny jeans. "Shopping?" I said as I groaned. "Oh come on a girls day out is just what you need" I heard her say as I heard some more shuffling. I opened my eyes and realized she was right. I needed some fun.

I got up with renewed energy and got dressed. We bid my mum goodbye and headed for the mall. We went shopping for a few hours I mostly got new books while Tay got more clothes than books. We watched a movie. By the end of the day I felt new and alive. and younger than I've felt in years.

I felt ready to face the world.

An: Omg guys I am so sorry I haven't updated in like forever but as much as I'd like to have a good excuse I really don't except that i needed to plan well for this chapter and I needed a huge break. Anyways hope you guys liked this chapter. I really enjoyed reading last chapter's reviews they were really good.