November 14, 2008

I took a few deep breaths trying to calm myself. I wiped my eyes again and just stared back at that garbage can. I sighed, grabbed my bag and got back out of my truck and walked to the garage can by the door and pulled the letter pieces back out. Good thing they were on the top. I held them in my hand and opened the door to the building and walked to the elevator and went to my floor. Once I was there I walked to our door and went inside.

I locked the door behind me and moved to the kitchen and went into a drawer and grabbed the tape. I then went to the table and started taping the letter back together. When I was finished I read it over in full and noticed the due date was December 12th. That is surely enough time to think about it. I mean if it wasn't for my bloody hormones then I would never have ripped this in the first place. Well maybe I would have but not in a public garbage.

I sat there looking at the paper for a while not really reading it but still looking at it. I want to go, I know that…but will I feel like going when the time comes is the question. I mean will I feel sick or be in pain. Who can really tell.

I shook my head pushing all of those thoughts to the back of my mind for later. I folded the letter up and left the paper on the table. I then slowly and quietly walked towards the bedroom and peeked inside. Troy was laying in bed with his right arm behind his head and his left draped over the place where I should be.

See I always sleep towards the bathroom while Troy is towards the window. He says it's so he can protect me if a witch starts riding pass our window…don't ask really it's a long story starting with watching The Wizard Of Oz.

"Are you just going to stand there Montez?" I gasped not realizing that he knew I was here. And the fact that I didn't know that he was awake.

"I thought you were sleep." He smiled though never opening his eyes.

"Well I was going into a nice somewhat peaceful sleep. But then I heard this really loud slam of a door and I've just been trying to sleep ever since. Do you happen to know what that noise was?" I looked down feeling really guilty.

"I- I was kind of heated…"

"Why?" I could hear the concern in his voice though he still didn't open his eyes.

"Come here." He said patting my spot on the bed. I looked around a little before walking over slowly.

"Yea?" I asked once I was at the bed.

"Lay with me maybe it'll help me sleep cause I could really use it for tomorrow." I bit my lip a little thinking about how I do need to get to the hospital.

"Just until I'm sleep." I looked back at his peaceful face, his bangs hanging perfectly over his face. I carefully crawled on the bed and cured my body against his. He curled his against mine in response and put his arm around my waist and pulled me as close as he could. I heard him take in a big intake of breath and knew he was breathing in my hair. I gently placed my hand on top of his and listened as his breath became more steady over time. Of course by the time this happened I was already drifting off. I so am not going to that hospital today…I'm glad I came back in here after that. This gives me time to think.

November 15, 2008 – 1:45pm

We slept all day yesterday only getting up every now and then for bathroom, stretching, food or in Troy's case medicine. It was actually very peaceful and let me think through things more…and I actually came to a decision Troy helped even if he doesn't know it. I decided that I'm going to-

"Ria," I looked up from the bed at Troy who was walking out of the bathroom looking pale still.

"Yea?"

"what time do you want to go to the arena?"

"I don't know 5…that would give you enough time to warm up and such." He nodded then walked back to the bathroom and ran some water. When he came back out his face was wet and he walked over to my side and knelt next to the bed.

"I miss you." I looked at him in confusion.

"I'm right here…"

"No I mean I miss your lips. I haven't kissed you in days."

"It hasn't been that long."

"I know…but it feels like it. I wish I wasn't sick I would kiss you senseless right now cause you look so-" I put my finger to his lips keeping him from continuing.

No Ones POV

"then kiss me." Gabriella whispered seductively to Troy who looked resistant.

"I can't get you sick…you heard what Doctor Gomez said."

"Is Dr. Gomez here?"

"No but-"

"Then why are we having a discussion about not kissing?"Gabriella pouted a little as she spoke

"Brie don't do that to me." Troy whined looking at her face.

"Troy I think I know what will make you feel better for the game…" Gabriella said with a mischievous glint in her eye. Troy leaned back a little with confusion and interest in his eyes.

"What do you have in mind?" Gabriella grinned and grabbed his shoulder and pulled him closer and whispered in his ear. When she pulled back he had a goofy grin on his face.

"You get set up and I'll get into position." Troy said before springing up and running to his drawer while Gabriella ran into the Family Room to get set up.

2 Hours later

"Troy!"

"Gabi!"

"Come on Troy over more!"

"Gabi I can't go over more!"

"Can't you come already?"

"No there's no room."

"fine I'll move a little."

"come on let me through please…"

"No way! I have to get through first…since I am the girl here."

"I thought you would let me go first since it is game day."

"game day my ass! I come first like always."

"Whatever let's just see who comes first."

"Bring it on sexy."

"I already did."

The only noise going through the room after that were the occasional grunts and groans and even some moans until…..

"HA!!! I CAME FIRST!!! I TOLD YOU I WOULD AND YOU DIDN'T BELIEVE ME!! TROY BEING SICK MAKES YOU COME A LOT SLOWER THAN USUAL."

Gabriella moved from her spot and did a little dance shaking her butt in front of Troy.

"whatever will you reset already? I promise I'll come first this time." Gabriella looked at Troy in disbelief.

"Yea that's what you said the last twelve times." Gabriella pushed reset with her controller and waited for the game to reset.

"Maybe you should have the pink car this time Troy…I don't think you deserve to be Mario anymore."

"What I am Mario you know that."

"But Troy the Princess fits you way more."

"The only reason your winning is because everytime I start winning you take something off. That's illegal."

"I did not see that in the rules."

"well it should be." Troy pouted a little not looking at Gabriella who just rolled her eyes.

"Yea rule 18 Gabriella Montez can not take off her clothes while playing Super Mario with Troy Bolton."

"What's so wrong with that?" Gabriella laughed and shook her head.

"Nothing Troy, but this is our last time playing since you have to get ready."

"Fine…" they waited for the game to say GO before racing again.

They didn't stop until 5:30. Can you say Oops?

"Shit," Gabriella whispered instantly dropping her controller and running back to the bedroom.

"What?" Troy asked doing the same turning off the game and going to the bedroom with her.

"It's 5:40 Troy!" she pulled her jeans on and was walking around with jeans and a bra on.

"Can't I just stay here and watch you?" Troy gave her a cheeky smile and moved to get changed himself trying to get himself pumped for the game even though he still felt sick.

Arena

Troy and Gabriella ran into the gym where most of the team was already warming up. Coach looked up from his clipboard and frowned at them.

"Bolton! Why are you late?"

"well you see I overslept." Troy said firmly Gabriella just nodded and smiled at Coach before slipping over to the stands where Taylor was already.

"suit up Bolton!" Coach said before walking back to the other coaches.

Gabriella took her seat next to Taylor and Corbin.

"So lunkhead was late…why?" Taylor gave Gabriella a look.

"What? It's not what you think!" Gabriella said defensively.

"I'm sure Gabriella, that's why you both came in here flushed." Taylor said giving Corbin some crayons and a coloring book from her bag.

"We ran in here! Besides Taylor you know Troy isn't feeling well."

"Fine whatever, so what really kept you?" Gabriella looked away then looked at Taylor.

"we were playing Super Mario Cart." Taylor looked at Gabriella a moment before bursting into laughter.

"What?" Gabriella asked watching Taylor during her hysterics.

"You actually were playing that!"

"we always play that game when we need lifting of spirits."

"Oh god, you two really are made for each other."

"Whatever Taylor. So how are things for you guys?"

"Great. Actually I have something big to tell you." Taylor had a huge grin and a twinkle in her eye.

"What?!" Gabriella asked excitedly.

"I want to wait until you and Shar are here."

"No! You already brought it up, now you have to tell me!" Taylor thought for a moment before nodding.

"Okay but you can't say anything to Sharpay."

"scout's honor." Gabriella said. Taylor smiled and leaned over to Gabriella and whispered in her ear.

"Chad wants to renew our vowels, in a proper wedding since we never really got one like Zeke and Shar did." Taylor pulled back and looked at Gabriella who had a facial of shock, joy, and excitement.

"OH MY GOD!!!!" Gabriella yelled standing up. She grinned at Taylor before turning to see everyone staring at her. She looked at all the faces and spotted Chad and ran towards him.

Once she reached him she wrapped her arms around him even though he was holding a basketball as always. She pulled away a little and reached up and pulled Chad's face to her and kissed him on his cheeks. Once she was done she smiled at Chad and squealed before running back to Taylor. Troy saw the whole thing and turned to Chad and spread his arms out and said 'Dude?' Chad was still very confused as to what just happened.

When Gabriella got back to Taylor and they both squealed.

"So when are you guys doing it?" Gabriella said still excited.

"well we're going to do it next year. Maybe, well hopefully valentine's day."

"That's so cute, even for Chad. I'm so happy this gives us something to do while they're gone." Taylor gave Gabriella a sympathetic look when Gabriella looked away after her statement.

"Gabriella?" Gabriella looked down to see Corbin looking back up at her.

"Yes Corbie?"

"Can I ask you something?" he gave Gabriella this look which made her suspicious.

"Yes."

"Did you get my Christmas gift yet?"she instantly started laughing.

"I'm sorry Corbie but I didn't." Taylor rolled her eyes.

"Well can I tell you what I want?"

"Sure what do you want?" Gabriella asked in pure amusement. Corbin leaned up and whispered in her ear.

"I want my daddy and Uncle Troy to be here for Christmas this year." Gabriella bit her lip and looked at Taylor who nodded confirming that, that is what he wants.

"Well Corbin I will see what I can do…did you ask Santa yet?" Corbin shook his head.

"Well when you go see Santa make sure you say that okay." Corbin nodded then gave her a hug when he saw tears rolling down her cheeks.

"don't cry Aunt Gaby." He whispered in her ear. When he pulled back he smiled before going back to his coloring. Gabriella wiped her eyes.

"I did the same thing when he told me." Taylor said looking at Gabriella.

"yea well I want the same thing." Gabriella said Taylor nodded in agreement.

Game Time

"HEELLLOO LOS ANGELES!!!! CAN WE ALL MAKE SOME NOOOOIISSEEE!!!!!??!!!!!!" the crowd went wild when the announcer started talking meaning the game would start soon.

"NOW THIS IS THE LAST HOME GAME THIS YEAR SO WE HAVE TO MAKE IT A GOOD ONE!!!! CAN WE DO THAT?!!!!!" the crowd yelled yes and the teams came out. The whole female population soon went wild when Troy emerged from the locker room.

"Oh god Gabi he still looks bad." Sharpay said turning to Gabriella who nodded in response. Both teams got on the court.

"Captains shake!" the Ref said Troy and the other captain shook hands.

"Now ready?" the Ref tossed the ball up and both guys went for it but Troy tipped the ball first.

The game went point for home point for away for a long time. In other words it was a slow night. Into the second quarter things got a little slow almost everyone was sleep. Though at this one moment it was captain to captain Troy was going for the lay up when the other captain came and tipped the ball out of Troy's hand mid-air knocking Troy to the ground. A huge gasp went through the arena most females standing to their feet to get a better look. Chad walked over and stuck his hand out to Troy and helped him up.

If looks could kill the look Troy was giving the other captain would. Something seemed to have trigger inside of Troy and when ball was back on the court the real game started. Troy grabbed the ball and passed it to Chad who took it up court then passed it to Kobe who faked left and passed it to Troy who shot the ball from the three point line with nothing but net. This woke the crowd up and soon they were really into the game again. The team felt this as did Troy who went for a layup but ended up making a slam dunk hanging on the rim before falling and making a grr face.

"ALRIGHT LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!!! HOOPS MAN IS BAAAAAAAAAACK!!!!!!"

Once the second quarter was over and going to half time the Lakers were ahead by 20. The teams walked off court to the locker rooms while the Laker Girls did their little half time show. When it was over the teams came back out and got into position. Troy wiped his face with his arm and looked up at Gabriella who smiled and stuck up the I love you sign. (you know your thumb, pointer and pinky) Troy smiled tiredly at her and nodded.

The game started up after that and was as intense as any other game the Lakers have. The Lakers were now ahead by 40 at a good 80 points. Troy getting most of the points thanks to work from his team who made sure to get the ball to him. Into third quarter Troy started coughing more and more even sneezing ever so often.

"I don't think him playing is all that good." Gabriella whispered to Taylor nodded in agreement watching Troy as he played.

By the time fourth courter came along the other team caught up and little and had 70 to the Lakers 90. Chad caught a rebound and passed it to Troy who took to half court and shot not really trying to get any closer. He then walked off court not even looking back at the game that was still in play. Troy nodded to Kobe and had him get back in the game. Troy grabbed his towel and went to talk to Coach. People watched both them and the game that was in play. Coach nodded after a moment and Troy walked up the stairs of the stands and had Taylor scoot over. He then sat down next to Gabriella and leaned forward elbows on his knees and towel around his where watching wondering why Troy wasn't playing of course Gabriella wasn't worried about that. Her main focus is Troy.

Gabriella rubbed soft circles in Troy's back while he watched the game from his spot. When they got into the last 30 seconds Troy leaned back in his seat slouching just a little. Gabriella moved her hand to Troy's head and gently played with his hair twisting it around her finger as they both watched the game.

"AND DANFORTH GETS THE BALL TAKING IT UP THE COURT IN THE LAST 10 SECONDS. HE HAS A BLOCK, HE IS AROUND IT! DANFORTH IS GOING FOR THE LAY UP AND………IT'S IN!!!!!!! THE LAKERS WIN THE LAST HOME GAME OF THE YEAR!!!!!"

Troy stood up and moved to be on the court with his team. After a few congratulations the team went to the locker room and hit the showers.

Gabriellas POV - The Apartment

Troy in I are currently on our bed cuddling in simple words. Troy is twist my hair around his fingers.

"You played amazingly tonight."

"Yea sure."

"I'm serious Troy you really are Superman." I leaned up and kissed his jaw.

"Thanks Ria."

"Your welcome."

"So are you going to tell me why you were mad yesterday?" I thought he forgot about that….

"Oh that."

"Gabriella."

"I know, well I just got- you know that intern program I signed up for at Harvard in like May?"

"Yea I remember."

"Well I got in."

"that's great!" he kissed my forehead before giving me a confused look.

"wait, what's the problem?"

"well I'm kind of…you know pregnant. I mean who knows how I'll be feeling when the program comes along."

"So your scared?"

"Yea I am really scared I mean I'll be by myself and you'll still be on season then so…."

"You know the only thing you need to fear is fear itself." I sat up and looked at Troy.

"Are you getting smart on me?" he laughed and shook his head.

"No, I was already smart I just don't want to outshine you." I raised an eyebrow at him.

"Okay well I was watching History Channel and well I guess I learned something."

"Aw my little Troysie is learning." I smiled at him when I saw him blush a little.

"But back on subject. I really think you should go."

"But Troy I-"

"Hey you never know when you'll get another opportunity like this. And I don't want you living with regret later."

"Troy that internship is something that will take a lot of energy and it's a big campus which will be a lot of walking. You know in pregnancy you get swollen ankles, and I don't want to get them earlier than I have to. The lectures last from 7 in the morning until 10 at night. And that's hearing from different Doctor's and Professors and doing different activities. I don't think a woman who is 5 months pregnant will feel like doing all of that every night for a week." I looked up at Troy and was startled to see him staring so intensely at me.

"What?" I asked.

"I see your problem. But it seems to me that your just making up excuses not to go."

"But I've been looking forward to this program since senior year-"

"Then why haven't you replied with a yes yet?"

"Troy this is not that easy I mean I'm pregnant!"

"So Gabriella I think you need to stop stressing about it. you'll have fun. Would you rather do it now or when you have a 7 month old on your hip?"

"Troy-"

"Gabi I understand why your worried. But I love you and I know that you are a lot stronger than you give yourself credit for. Now whether you decide to do is up to you in the end. But I support you either way. We're a team Gabriella and I will be here to help you out just like I know you'd help me."

"Oh Troy-"

"shh it's fine I just want you to know that I think you should go…but if you don't then that's fine too." I nodded and laid my head down on his chest. The thought that kept going through my head was how much I really just wanted to tell my mother I got in since it was her who told me about it.

I GOT MY C2!!!!!!!!!!! yes i know i can't believe it i mean i thought it would never happen but it did! the category is sweet stories about Troyella so check it out!

but yes i know i didn't get into a lot of detail about the crying in the last chapter. well i will explain now. in the last line it says, 'The thought that kept going through my head was how much I really just wanted to tell my mother I got in since it was her who told me about it' the tears where kind of mainly over her mom. you know they aren't talking at the moment in my story and knowing that her mom was the reason she even knew about the program brought back the memory of the fight. so of course that made her even more angry. think about it a moment please and really think. close your eyes and put yourself in that situation even go back to the last chapter for a recap...see if you feel the tears. i know i would cry like a baby to since i couldn't deal with the memory of a fight with my mom that left us not talking for like a month! yea think about it.

but anyway....150+ reviews in 2 days can we do it?? well if we can then you get two chapters after thanksgiving break! so the 13 chap will be the whole week of the 16th-22nd yes i know! that will be looooooooong, so please bare with me. i really want the thanksgiving chapter to be nothing but the thanksgiving vacation in South Dakota.

like always preview with review. *PLEASE SEND ME A LIST OF GUY AND GIRL NAMES IN YOUR REVIEW PLEASE* as i said Troy has a lot of family in South Dakota on his Dad's side and that needs a lot of names and i don't think i have a baby book lol. so please any names you can think of will really help even your name will be fine. i will try and use all the names somehow.

(i finished this chapter at 7:15 this morning. i got up at 5 am to SNOW OUTSIDE MY WINDOW and felt like writing since you guys wanted to know why she was crying. i hope i explained enough.)

don't be scared to asked questions in review. i love to answer. :D

xoxo Zoe