A/N I DON'T OWN ANYTHING!

That next day at school Gabriella was nervous about turning Ryan down but she knew it was something she had to do. She was putting her books away after math when a voice behind her said "Hey baby miss me?" Gabriella knew who it was without even having to look.

"Hi Ryan. Um listen about the date…" Gabriella started.

"I know I can't wait either. How about I pick you up at 7:00?"

"I'm sorry Ryan I can't go out with you. I'm just not ready to date yet. I have too much going on at home and I'm just not ready. I'd like to be your friend."

The next thing she knew a pain stung her back as Ryan slammed her against her locker. She whimpered in pain.

"You listen and listen good. I will be at your house at 7:00 and you better be ready to go. You will go out with me you and you will kiss me got it" he growled.

"I'm not ready to kiss yet please don't hurt me."

"You're just scared because you have never kissed before. I'll help you," Ryan said and he forced his lips onto hers.

She squirmed feeling uncomfortable. His hands moved around under her shirt touching her in a way that made her squirm even more. Ryan had her arms pinned to wall so Gabriella did the only other thing that came into her head and she kicked him in the spot no guy should ever be kicked. Ryan fell to his knee in pain. (I know I'm so sorry but trust me Troyella fans will thank me by the end of this chapter. I'm sorry Ryan fans) Gabriella took off running as fast as she could to the gym. Her class had gotten out early. She knew Troy was still at practice but she didn't care she needed him. She reached the gym doors and pulled them open. Just as Troy shot the ball into the hoop he felt arms go around him and a face press into his chest. His shirt became wet. He looked down and saw Gabriella. He wrapped his arms around her hugging her close.

"What's wrong Brie? What is it?"

Her fingers gripped his shirt so tight her knuckles turned ghost white.

"It's all right Gabriella tell me what's wrong."

She cried into his chest shaking uncontrollably.

Troy rubbed her back saying soothing things to her.

"Home," she whimpered so only he heard.

"Ok cutie hang in there."

He lifted her up and she wrapped her legs around his waist burring her face into his shoulder. Troy looked at his dad and he nodded. Jack and Troy left the gym.

"Take her to your mom she might be able to fight out what happen."

"Ok dad."

He headed out and went to set Gabriella down on the seat of the car but she clung tighter to him and whimpered.

"I know Brie. I know but I can' hold you and drive at the same time."

"Walk."

He laughed.

"Oh so you want me to pass out," he teased.

"No, I want you to hold me."

"I know you do Angel but I can't. When we get there I'll hold you that is a promise."

"Ok," she whimpered and let Troy go.

Troy set her down and got on the other side and drove to his mom's office. When they finally got there Gabriella became petrified and started shaking worse.

"No Troy no, no."

Sighing Troy got out of the car and went over to her side and opened the door.

"No Troy."

"It's ok Angel. I'll be with you the entire time. I'll even hold you the whole time."

"You won't let go?"

"No Brie I won't let go."

Gabriella reached her arms out to him. He took her without question and held her tightly in his arms.

"Feel a little safer?"

She nodded and rested her face comfortably in his neck.

"Good. Just relax Brie. I won't let anything happen to you."

He walked in and over to the check in window.

"Hey Mary is my mom busy?"

"Yes. She is in with someone. If you would like to wait in the back room I'll let her know you're here."

"That would be great thanks."

Troy went into the back room and sat down.

"See this isn't so bad."

She whimpered in response. He gave a small chuckle. "What are you so scared of?"

"Don't make me go back," she begged clinging to him tighter.

"What? Back where?"

"To the police or my dad."

That's when it hit Troy. The last time she was here was when she taken from her home now she thinks she is getting taken away again.

"Brie we aren't here to send you back. We are here so my mom can help you."

Gabriella just clung to Troy even tighter and whimpered.

Troy knew she wouldn't feel comfortable until she was back home. Troy softly started to sing in hopes of relaxing her. It worked too. By the time he finished she was calm again. Just like that though, she became tense again when someone walked in. It was Lucille.

"Mary said you were here what happen?"

"I don't know."

Lucille put a hand on Gabriella's back.

"Gabriella sweetie can you tell me what happen?"

Gabriella flinched at Lucille's touch and pulled away whimpering.

"It's ok baby it's ok," Troy soothed.

"I've never seen her like this. Tell me what you do know," Lucille asked Troy.

"I was in gym when she came in and ran into my arms crying."

"Wait, Gabriella has math at that time. Ryan is in her math class. Oh no Gabriella all I want is a nod or a shake of your head, did Ryan do something to upset you?"

Nodding Gabriella whimpered and started shaking.

"Can you write down for us what he did?"

"Sign baby. Just sign to me and tell me what happen," Troy said into her ear.

Sighing Gabriella looked up, but only at Troy.

"He pushed me against the locker and yelled at me. He kissed me really hard on my lips and touched me and made me feel uncomfortable. He said when he came over tonight I had to go out with him and kiss him. Troy what was he doing to me?"

"Brie he had no right to touch you like that and if anyone ever touches you like that again I want you to tell me right away. He was trying to make out with you but he won't get a change to do it again."

Gabriella re-laid her head in his neck.

"Ryan sexually assaulted her. He told her that when he came to the house she had to go out with him and kiss him." Troy told his mom.

"That would explain her flinch when I touched her. She just needs comfort right now. Do you know what time he said he would come?"

Troy looked down at Gabriella.

"What time," he asked softly into her ear.

She let go of Troy long enough to show him seven fingers before resuming the position.

"Seven but why?"

"Either your father or I will be home at that time I don't want either of you to answer the door when Ryan gets there. I'll finish up here and head home. There isn't much I can for her. Just take her home and let her relax. I'll be home as soon as I can."

"What about pressing charges?"

"That would involve the police. If Gabriella wants to we can but that would involve the police."

Gabriella looked up at Troy "No, no police just make his leave me alone."

Troy nodded and looked at his mom shaking his head

"Look we can give him a warning and if he hurts Gabriella again we will press charges. Another thing is that child servers will blame us for it and take Gabriella away which no one wants so let's just leave it for now. Keep an eye on her and if it seems like Ryan is trying again to hurt her tell me and we will press charges. Until then go home and let Gabriella rest."

He nodded and stood up carrying Gabriella out the door.

Once they got home he set down on the couch keeping Gabriella on his lap.

"You feel better now that you are home?"

"Yes. A lot better. I was really scared before but I feel safer here. I don't know why this is just the one place I feel 100% safe."

"That's good. Hey you want tickles?"

She shook her head and just laid cuddled in his arms.

"Troy what if I never get asked out again. What if Ryan was on only change at love."

"He isn't."

"How do you know?"

"Because I know someone who loves you very much."

"Who," she asked looking at him?

"Me."

"Really!?"

He laughed. "Yep. At first it was just a crush but I don't know I just…I love you Brie. I have fallen hard for you and I want you to be my girlfriend."

"You want me as a girlfriend?"

"Yep."

"I accept. I love you too Troy," she smiled. "Can you show me how to kiss…the right way," she asked shyly?

Troy slowly leaned in and kissed her on the lips. It felt weird at first for Gabriella but before she knew it she kissed back. Troy pulled away.

"Wow you're really good."

"So are you."

"So what do I have to do as your girlfriend?"

"I don't know. Whatever you want to do."

"Hmmm even this," she asked and tickled his sides.

"H-hey sto-stop," he laughed.

She giggled and stopped. He tickled her right back.

"N-no Tr-Troy sto-stop," she giggled.

He stopped too. "Brie I don't ever want you to feel pressured to do anything with me that you aren't comfortable with ok."

"Ok Troy. You really are a great guy."

"You're a great girl."

She blushed. Then Jack came home

"Gabriella are you ok," he asked running over?

"Better then ok Jack. I found love."

"Gabriella and I got together.

"That's great," Jack said. "I think now though you two might have to sleep in different rooms."

"I think I'm ready Jack," Gabriella said "I'm ready to change."

"That's my girl."

Gabriella smiled. She was finally healing and getting passed what happen. At seven when Ryan came Jack scared him away making sure he never hurt Gabriella again. Gabriella even slept in her own room without nightmares. One night she decided she would start talking at school.

The next morning after all her morning classes she headed to lunch. She sat with all her friends and Troy of course.

"So Gabby tells us everything. Did you and Troy kiss" Taylor asked?

"Yeah. It was really nice" she answered.

Troy smiled that she was speaking. She was still a little uncomfortable around the guys but he knew she would get used to them.

Next chapter Claire comes back. Also I'm sorry for making Ryan a bad guy but I needed him to kiss Gabriella so she would have to ask Troy how to and they would get together and have their first kiss. Please don't hate me.