"Hello wonderful girlfriend of 5 months and 29 days." Troy greeted Taylor giving her a soft peck on the lips. She weakly smiled before turning away from him to close her locker. They were undeniably on the rocks since Brad's party last weekend. Although Taylor said she forgave Troy after he explained the kiss wasn't his fault he could tell that he wasn't exactly her favorite person at the moment.
"Hey aren't I supposed to be the one groaning about anniversaries?" He coaxed trying to capture the attention of his dazed girlfriend.
"Troy it's not a big deal okay." She coldly replied, if all the things that Brad said were true they'd be proven tomorrow, so Taylor decided to hurt Troy before he even tried to hurt her.
"I'm tired of this." Troy complained. Taylor's heart jumped in fear, Was he breaking up with her? No matter how hard she tried she couldn't and probably wouldn't ever be able to un- love the charming boy. She'd never loved a boy before Troy and now understood the sentiment about not being able to let go of your first love.
"What?" Taylor questioned shakily.
"Look I know you said you forgave me, but Taylor you're not acting like it." Taylor sighed staring deeply into his eyes. She saw genuine sorrow and decided to give up her grudge, which was slowly tearing her relationship apart.
"I'm sorry." Taylor apologized.
Troy nodded pulling her close. Snuggling deeper into Troy's embrace he placed a kiss on her forehead making her beam.
"I think sometime I love you too much Troy Bolton." Taylor quietly confessed, not expecting a reply.
"Well I know I love you way too much Taylor McKessie." With those simple words all of her doubts were put at bay.
Dear Taybaby,
Happy Anniversary Baby! Be ready for me at nine. I love you so much.
Love,
Your Ken
Seeing the tiny note on her window sill, Taylor smiled as she read her boyfriend's unintentional romantic gesture. Grinning she recalled the time when she acquired her new nickname. Cleverly he figured since he either called her one of the two endearments or both when she was upset with him, he'd put the names together.
"Your handsome prince is waiting." Troy cheekily announced after tapping the slightly jarred window pane. Taylor laughed at Troy's reactions when he caught sight of her in the dress she'd be wearing tonight.
"God you are beautiful." Troy breathed scanning her full length with gauged eyes.
"Thanks handsome prince." Taylor teased, making Troy blush. Helping her through the window, Troy softly put his beauty on the ground and led her across her yard to his home.
"We're going to your house?" Taylor asked confused.
"Yeah." Troy simply replied leading her through his front door.
"Where are your parents?" Taylor guardedly wondered out loud.
"Out of town, we have the house to ourselves." Troy nearly cheered. Taylor on the other hand sat uneasy for some reason, but shook it off.
"I got a surprise." Troy announced putting a finger up, indicating for her to stay while he retrieved it. Troy held up the bottle of champagne with two empty glasses.
"Are you trying to get me drunk?" Taylor lightly jeered with a hit of skepticism. Troy rolled his blue eyes toward the ceiling.
"Why would I try to do that?" He teased with a wink that made Taylor's stomach churn. Pushing away that feeling yet again she silently watched as he poured the bubbling liquid into the two crystal glasses. Taking the glass from his grasp she quickly made a toast to their relationship before downing the bitter sweet concoction.
"Whoa now you're just trying to get yourself drunk." Taylor shrugged, and then shot him a curious glance after spotting the trail of pink rose petals. He held his hand out, silently telling her to follow it. Carefully walking along the trail she gasped seeing the candle lit setting for two in his dining room.
"Awe it's so pretty." She squealed grabbing neck before pulling him into a long deep kiss that made both of them moan.
"I'm glad you like it." Troy replied in relief.
After dinner which included a few more glasses of champagne Troy led Taylor upstairs to his room which held another surprise for her. Slowly ascending up the stairs Troy led a slightly tipsy Taylor to his room. Stepping into the dimly lit room she noticed more rose petals scattered on his bed. Taylor turned around to face Troy, and was immediately taken into a fervent kiss. A low throaty moan was released for her which provoked him to take his actions further.
Pulling her soft body against his hard one Troy let his hands roam her body and his lips travel down to column of her throat.
"I think it's time we take our relationship to the next level." Troy murmured in her ear while reaching in his back pocket. Taylor blinked stepping back from his embrace. She felt as if she'd been splashed with a bucket of cold water. The hazy cloud the alcohol put over her was all gone now. It all added up, the empty house, bottle of wine, and dark quiet room. This was how he worked, this was the real Troy.
Advancing toward the bed, Taylor slowly slid the strap of her dress down her shoulder. Troy stood shocked yet mesmerized at the sight of Taylor diligently disrobing. Down to her undergarments she sat at the edge of the bed, and then beckoned Troy with two harsh words.
"Fuck me."
"What?!" Troy exclaimed in alarm. She stood making her way toward him.
"Isn't this what you want?"She asked running her finger down his chest suggestively.
"Yeah, but"
"Come on now's your chance you get to fuck a black girl." She crudely whispered in his ear making him frown.
"Where the hell is this coming from?" Troy angrily inquired.
"Wouldn't you like to know seal the deal Bolton." She huffed pulling her dress over her head. Rapidly adjusting the straps Taylor stomped toward the door only to be stopped by Troy.
"So you're gonna hold my past against me." She rolled her eyes.
"You know I thought I knew you." Taylor quietly confessed, near tears.
"You do I know you too baby." Troy desperately pleaded foreseeing a hurtful end to his particular fight.
"I don't think I do." Taylor replied silent tears rolling down her cheeks.
"I trusted and loved you I thought you'd respect my decision to wait." Troy sighed exasperated, which angered Taylor all over again.
"You know I guess you wouldn't know anything about morals." Troy laughed enraged by her accusations.
"From the constant flirt who wears tight jeans and has tattoo on her lower back." Troy barked, and was immediately rewarded with a slap.
"Fuck you were over." Taylor announced swiftly walking down the stairs.
"Wait Taybaby please I'm sorry I didn't mean it, I love you!" Troy hollered at the fleeting girl. Stopping in her tracks Troy ran over to her.
"Please take it back." She shook her head signifying she wasn't.
"Taylor don't this."
"I'm sorry I…I guess you can't fight the inevitable right." She said before making her way into her house.
Reaching into the back pocket of his jeans Troy pulled out the small black velvet box.
"Damn." He mumbled placing the box in the back of his sock drawer.
Taylor threw herself onto her bed, her body convulsing with her own sobs. Grabbing her cell form her night stand she dialed the familiar number and constantly came in contact with the droning blare of the answering machine. Sighing Taylor dialed a number she'd hadn't in forever and waited patiently for an answer.
"Hey."
Leaning against her locker, Cynthia smirked as she read the letter that Chad left in her locker. Hearing the infamous sound of a locker slamming she turned in the direction of the noise and came face to face with her boyfriend.
"Derek." Caught in fear she stood shocked as he took the letter from her clutches.
"Hmmm… hey baby how are you I just wanted to tell you I love you!" He exclaimed drawling the attention of a lot of people.
"Last night was amazing; I can't wait until we can finally be together!" Derek hissed loudly through clenched teeth.
Walking down the hall Troy and Chad stopped seeing the growing crowd near Cynthia's locker. Quickly making their way threw the crowd Troy and Chad watched stunned as the scene unfolded before their eyes. Little to their knowing another pair of eyes was watching the scene also.
"I love you so much baby…love Chad." Derek ended making everyone in the crowd gasp. Deciding to make an entrance Chad pushed Derek away from the softly sobbing Cynthia.
"Back off man."
Derek immediately retaliated by punching Chad in the face. Troy instantly got in between the two brawling boys.
"Stop guys."
"You know what you can have that slut." Derek announced getting in Cynthia face. Chad fought against Troy's grasp but Troy wouldn't let him go. Taylor stepped from the crowd and Cynthia rushed forward to hug her friend, but was shocked when Taylor pushed her away much to everyone's surprise.
"Poor Derek." Taylor announced shaking her head at Cynthia.
Troy stood stunned at his ex-girlfriend's cold attitude.
"Taylor." Cynthia began, but Taylor held her hand up telling her she didn't want to hear it.
"This is where you were last night when I needed you, when I called your phone five times." All eyes were on the two girls as Taylor continued to talk.
"And you, of course you knew." She said pointing to Troy whose head was bowed.
"You know he's right about you." Taylor informed the weeping girl.
"You are a slut." She said turning her back on Cynthia and harsh slamming into Troy's shoulder on her way out of the crowd.
Whoo harsh I know but hey things get better please review! - Blueprincess
