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Chapter 12 – Fire! Fire!
"GREAT job guys, 'Troy called out as the cast went over the scene of Elphaba's birth one more time, Beth sat back in relief, playing the part of a woman giving birth was hard work! She was surely looking forward to her dinner break, she glanced at Troy and Gabriella and found them staring longingly at each other, as Troy continued, "Five minute break! Then we try again."
Beth was joined by Taylor and Kelsi. Kelsi sat on the side of the stage and leaned her head down on Taylor's shoulder. She was exhausted and her thin, elegant fingers ached from playing all day.
"I'm so tired." Kelsi said softly.
"Yeah, me too, The Landlord Mr Waker keeps smoking in the hotel and when I caught him he was screaming at me. He shouldn't be smoking through the hallways. It's dangerous. I mean sure, if he wants to do it in his office or room, by all means, do it but not around for all of us to cough it up." Taylor said indignantly.
"Oh yeah, 'Beth mused nodding, "I've caught him once or twice. He's so arrogant isn't he?"
"You should make a complaint if he's caught doing it again." Kelsi commented.
At that moment, an exhausted young brunette came to sit beside her friends, Gabriella stretched and yawned tiredly and sat beside Beth for support, she needed a friend's warm embrace and comfort and Beth compiled, wrapping her arms gently around her friend.
"Rehearsals are so great, 'Gabriella giggled, "But I am so tired."
"I'll say! Bolton is such a pig; I'm sure he works all the women hard just to see them breathing heavy." Maria exclaimed coming up to her friends.
"Oh, cut him some slack girls, he's a hardworking guy." Gabriella cut in.
"Yeah, no – one he's so muscular, 'Beth snorted, "He's slept with nearly every girl here!"
"Look guys! Quit it!" Gabriella bellowed.
"What makes him so special that hen finally gets your attention and support?" Sharpay demanded with her hands on her hips, furiously.
"Shut it Sharpay!" Taylor said standing beside her friend and trying to bring down Gabriella's anger.
Gabriella felt slightly guilty, for Taylor was pregnant and didn't need any stress at that moment.
"Lets not fight girls, not now." Gabriella said softly.
"Why, are you scared to fight Gabriella, is Troy not so precious anymore, 'Beth snarled, she stepped forward and poked her friend in her chest, "Can't fight for your man!"
"I can fight as hard as any of you." Gabriella challenged, both women glared at each other, stepping forward and just as they were about to snipe again a handsome young voice broke their angry silence.
"That's enough out of you two! Gabriella! Beth!" Troy ordered loudly.
Gabriella ignored her boss and advanced forward towards Beth again but a second later she felt a hand clamp down on her arm and she looked up and met Troy's electrifying angry blue eyes.
"GABRIELLA! THAT'S ENOUGH, 'Troy bellowed, the entire hall fell silent, "YOU EITHER CONTROL YOUR ANGER OR YOU'RE OUT! DO YOU UNDERSTAND?"
"Yeah, I understand, 'Gabriella said picking up her script from the floor, "And to think I was only arguing with her to protect you." She said, tears swelling in her eyes and with that she stormed off leaving the hall silent.
Troy sighed and Taylor came up to Troy and patted him on the back, "Good job Mr Bolton, you're once again, officially in her bad books."
TROY had tried endlessly to get hold of Gabriella but he was having no luck at all. He felt sick to the stomach, why had he done that? She was protecting him; surely, she was hurting as much as he was. He had never felt so much guilt over a woman, he had slept with women and finished women and used women and laughed and hurt women verbally and some perky, precious, defiant brunette waltzing into his life and he's hooked!
He decided to leave a message on her phone, that was all he could do, he picked up his phone and sighed, he had to fix things with her, properly.
GABRIELLA was finishing her dinner when she heard a familiar voice ringing through her phone. She sighed angrily and took her plate to the sink as she listened to Troy's voice.
Brie, I know you're probably not talking to me now…um…if you're there you might want to pick up the phone and talk to me…or not! Um…well, I'm worried about you and I know you're angry with me. I guess, you're not there, or you're just not wanting to talk to me. Um…alright baby, I'll call you in the morning.
I…I…I lov…um bye!
Gabriella looked down on Elphie who was lying by the phone. The Doberman barked angrily at her Mistress and Gabriella sighed.
"Don't you mouth me, 'Gabriella said, "He deserves it!"
She opened the door to take her rubbish bags out; she would take it down with her in the morning. She sighed and yawned, perhaps just running through her lines would help soothe her sorrowful heart.
When she closed the door behind her, she did not see the Landlord Mr Waker walking past. He dropped his cigarette in one of the rubbish bags Gabriella had put out. He was unaware that the cigarette end was still lit and it was slowly burning away in the bag as he walked away…
TROY couldn't believe he had found himself walking down towards Gabriella's street. He was nervously debating what to say to her, it was late, of course and she probably wouldn't talk to him even if he tried. Of course he would still try, for at least if she knew he was trying to make amends, it was something, right?
His mind ran through the message he had left her, for some bizarre and absolutely insane reason, he had almost told her he loved her! Where had that even come?
He shook his head in perplexity and laughed, "You're just getting carried away with this chick, 'He told himself, "Remember, its going to be same with Gabriella, get in, get out, get off, get lost!"
That was Troy's motto, sleep with a woman and throw her out of the house. It was the only way, but then he remembered, pale blue eyes glimmering in the light and soft, rich elegant blonde hair…
"How could you even believe I'd date you or even attempt to like you? Your father's an idiot, your mothers some show freak and you're the biggest dork alive!"
And there he stood sandy, scruffy hair and wonderful blue eyes hidden behind the biggest, thickest glasses ever. He was short too and weak looking and the jocks around him shoved and hit at him.
"But…but you said…you said you'd give me a chance!"
The glorious girl laughed, "Please! Popular always comes first! I only said that to get you to do my English Assignment…
…Troy shook his head, confused completely, he sighed…not more memories…they hurt too much…
GABRIELLA looked up at the blazing fire, the entire group of flats was in smouldering flames and she felt a tear drip down her cheek. She looked across at Taylor who was being comforted tenderly in Chad's arms. Everyone was having check overs and Taylor especially because of her pregnancy.
Gabriella then remembered something that startled her to no end! Elphie! She was still inside!
"No! Elphie!" She screamed and breaking free from the groups of startled people, she darted off into the building ignoring the firemen yells and angry calls; she had to get Elphie out, danger or no danger at all!
TROY looked up in puzzlement. Gabriella's flats were burning down with a frenzied rage. He hurried over feeling panic burning through him. He found Taylor standing with Chad and he looked around nervously for Gabriella. It didn't go unnoticed that Taylor was sobbing into her husbands shoulder.
"Where's Gabriella?" Troy demanded fretfully.
"She went back inside for Elphie, 'Taylor whimpered, "The firemen went into look for her, they can't find her!"
"No! No, it can't." Troy said shaking his head.
"Its over." Chad said stroking Taylor's hair.
"Not yet, its not!" Troy said and with that he ran through the fiery blaze to find Gabriella.
As soon as Troy entered the building his entire body was engulfed with smoke, he coughed and choked. He wrapped his scarf around his mouth and nose, somewhat protecting him from the smoke.
He knew where Gabriella's flat was and he dodged falling walls and the flames that were trying so desperately to capture him up and burn him alive.
He ran up the stairs feeling panic rise over him, if anything were to happen to Gabriella, if anything at all, he would…he would…he would die, broken hearted!
He arrived up to her room and found the door was open; he made his way through to Gabriella's room. It seemed as if Gabriella's flat was where the flames were most prominent. He coughed and heaved, searching through the smoky, flamed rooms.
"Gabriella!"
He darted into the bedroom; he could barely see anything past the flames and the smoke.
"Gabriella!" He called.
He heard a low, terrified howling and he followed the sound by Gabriella's bed. He found Gabriella limp and lifeless on the floor with Elphie lying, whining by her side.
"Shush Elphie, 'he coughed as more flames burned around them, "It's alright girl."
He grabbed Elphie's lead that was clenched in Gabriella's hand and quickly clipped it to Elphie's collar. He quickly picked Gabriella up and held her over his shoulder. He tried to move but Elphie would not budge. The silly dog was frozen in fear.
A loud BOOM filled one of the rooms close to them and Troy knew that soon the place would go up in one big bang and if he didn't get them out, he would die. Something scorched his hand and he yelped in surprise. His hand was burning.
He ignored it and removed his scarf so his lungs were exposed to the smoke and the fire.
He tied it quickly around Elphie's head, covering her eyes from the flames. With Elphie in Troy's trust, she allowed him to lead her forward. They jumped through the flames, barking, gasping and crying out in pain as the flames burned them.
Truthfully, Troy's only worry was Gabriella but he knew, as he dodged the flames and felt a large flameless chunk of wood smack him over, and lurch forward tiredly, that Gabriella would never forgive him if she didn't have Elphie with her when she left.
He coughed and choked but he did not slow, he threw himself through the doors and coughed as the many people cheered as he, Gabriella and Elphie tumbled to the floor.
Troy felt himself heaving, a paramedic rushed over to them and came to see Troy but he shook his head.
"No…no, 'He choked, "Che…check Gabriella."
And the paramedic, sensing the young mans worry obliged. Troy pulled the now black scarf off Elphie's head and patted her as she lay there awake and lifeless on the ground.
"It's alright girl, we're safe now." He told her and he looked across at Gabriella feeling nervous at what might come of this.
"HOW are you feeling?" Troy asked gently to Gabriella who was sitting in the back of the paramedic van, wrapped in a blanket.
"I'm okay…just…my throat." She said smiling.
They held each others gazes for a moment and there was a sorrowful yet wonderful feeling to the air.
"Thank you Troy, you saved me." Gabriella said softly.
He blushed and touched her hand.
"I was so worried about you." He whispered to her.
She leaned across to him and captured her lips with his, it shocked Troy for a moment, he hadn't expected her to initiate such a kiss but when he responded it was spectacular!
His tongue gently met with hers and he smiled against her's, the feel of her, the taste of her was amazing. When they pulled away Troy held her. It was there that Troy realised he was in love with Gabriella!
The officers gathered everyone around and said very loudly, "You'll all need places to stay tonight. I suggest you stay with family members and do what you can."
Gabriella slowly stumbled over to Chad and Taylor.
"We're staying with my mother, what about you guys?" She asked looking around at the other people.
"Well, Kelsi said we can stay with her and Jason." Maria said motioning to herself, Sharpay and Beth.
"What about you Gabi?" Taylor queried.
"I…I don't have anywhere." Gabriella said nervously.
"Well I suppose, 'Taylor said, "You could come with u –"
"No! It's alright, 'Troy said disturbing the peace, he slipped his hand around Gabriella's waist," She's staying with me."
Gabriella smiled up at Troy, maybe it was the start of something new with him!
AFTER several more check ups they both arrived home in Troy's large house. It was empty but Gabriella smiled as Elphie dashed off towards Shade who licked her hungrily and tenderly.
"Come on, 'Troy said almost awkwardly, "I'll show you your room."
"You know, I'm thankful for this." Gabriella said smiling.
"Don't mention it; stay as long as you want." Troy said though he wasn't sure why he was saying this, if he slept with her now, it would be damn near impossible to kick her out.
"Thank you."
He opened a door to the left and Gabriella gasped, a full suite bedroom was waiting before her. She was beaming happily.
"Will it do?" Troy asked anxiously.
"Will it do? Troy, it's amazing, it's bigger than my entire flat…or what's left of it." Gabriella laughed.
Troy chuckled, "Good, there's a bathroom attached too, open the drawers and there's some fresh pyjama's."
He leaned down and captured her lips in a sensually chaste kiss. When he pulled away he smiled, "Goodnight Brie."
"Goodnight." Gabriella replied.
As Troy closed the door he smiled, he would have to go to the shops in the morning, he was planning on surprising Gabriella with a little present.
Hmm, wondering what the present is? I hated this! I really did, it was terrible. Well, I'm off now, not feeling very well so I think I'll watch HSM2 lol
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