They were childhood friends and soon became enemies as soon as Middle School started. They're now in High School and what would happen if they get thrown into an arranged marriage?

I AM SO SORRY THAT I ONLY GOT TO UPDATE NOW! L I HAD SO MUCH TO DO THE PAST FEW WEEKS. BUT DON'T WORRY, I ALREADY HAVE CHAPTERS LINED UP FOR YOU GUYS. ;)

CHAPTER TWELVE

Gabi's POV

After that 'talk' with Troy last night, I decided to give him a chance. I don't know what came over though. Maybe it's the effect of my sickness.

Troy told me last night too that i'm gonna have to stay here while my parents were out for a business trip. I tried protesting but he said that both our parents insisted since I would have no one to go home with anyways. Plus, it seems like Troy is getting over protective of me ever since I got sick.

It was already 7 am and it was time for me to go back to school. Troy tried to persuade me into not going back to school cause he said that I'm "still weak and you need at least 4 days to recover." Yeah right. As if I'm going to miss that much school work. Might as well dump it on me, 2 days was enough already.

I was walking down the stairs rather slowly, taking it easy to stretch my legs after 2 days of staying in bed most of the time. Suddenly, I see Troy walking past the staircase into the living room, got his bag, and went out again. Once he passed by the staircase the second time, he then noticed me.

"Hey. Good Morning" he said joyfully, his eyes sparkling.

"Morning" I smile back at him still slowly going down the stairs. He noticed this and offered to help.

"You want me to help you get down the stairs and into the kitchen for breakfast?" he said as he shoved some notebooks into his back pack.

"No need, I need to stretch my legs after my long bed rest"

"well, in that case, I'll just wait for you to come down from there so that we can eat breakfast together" he said in a teasing tone.

He wasn't joking. He stayed there for a long time, waiting for me to descend the stairs. Seeming that I was giving up, I gave him a look and he just chuckled. He went over to me and surprisingly carried me down the stairs. I was shocked, expecting that he would just let me put my arm around his shoulder for support.

But he didn't. He carried me, bridal style. He effortlessly carried me like I was just like a feather. I rested my head at his chest and inhaled his scent once again, recalling our little snuggling moment last night.

Somehow, the trip on the way to the kitchen seemed like a long one. Being in his arms seemed to perfect that I didn't want to ever be away from him.

Arriving the kitchen, he settled me at the kitchen stool putting our bags beside me.

"You know, I'm not gonna get used to walking if you keep doing that. I'm not that fragile." I said teasingly.

"Well, I guess you're just gonna have to get used to being in my arms all the time" he teased back, wiggling his eyebrows at the same time.

I felt the heat went up to my cheeks. Thank god he didn't see it as he was getting breakfast for the two of us.

I didn't notice a bowl of cereal was placed in front of me, along with a glass of milk and orange juice, until he said "breakfast is served"

I smiled back at him "thanks troy" while shoving a mouth full of cereal.

It took me a while to finish breakfast but there he was, waiting patiently for me. I gulped down my last spoon and was about to stand up to bring my bowl to the sink but a hand held me back.

"Here, let me do it" without having to response, he got my bowl disappeared into the kitchen and got back out.

"You ready to go back to school? You really don't have to, you know" he said as he got our bags off the counter.

"Nah. I'm perfectly capable of going to school. I don't want on to miss on anything else. Two days was enough" grabbing my bag from him.

"Nerd." I heard him whisper, but only in a playful manner.

I gasped and slapped him on the chest for calling me a nerd. Okay. Wrong move. Did I mention that he has hard rock abs? Yes? No? well, he does.

"Ouch, Montez. That hurt" he said faking as if it really hurt. I stuck my tongue out to him and rolled my eyes. I just received a laugh from him.

"Come on. We might be late for school" he said, heading for the door.

We arrived at school about 10 minutes after we left the house. Troy just turned off the engine and rushed out of the car. Great. He's back to his old self again.

Just then, I thought wrong.

He was actually in a rush to get out of the car to come around and open my door for me. I just finished unbuckling my seatbelt and he was already there. I gave him a smile as a thank you but as soon as the door was closed behind me, I sort of lost my footing.

Troy immediately went to my side, concerned written all over his face.

"Gabi! You okay? You're not hurt are you? I told you, you should've stayed at home. Clearely you're not that well yet." I giggled at his rambling "why are you laughing? You're health is not a joke, Gabi. You could faint again and you would give me a heart attack and-"

I placed my finger on his lips to shut him off then placed a kiss on his cheek. That seemed to calm him down.

"Troy. I'm alright. I just lost my footing. Don't worry." I saw his cheeks turn pink.

"Hehe. Sorry." He said while rubbing the back of his neck.

"don't worry. No harm done. Well, except maybe to yourself" I giggled again, receiving a playful glare from him.

"Come on, Gabi. We better get to class" intertwining his fingers with mine.

Somehow, our hands just seem to fit each other's perfectly.

I am so sorry for the short chapter. :( R&R PLEASE! :)