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?

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

No one's POV

Months have already passed and Troy and Gabriella's friendship just grew more and more. You could say that they're back to being best friends like they were before all the stereotyped even existed in their lives.

Their parents seem to notice this too. Seeing that they seem so comfortable with each other and that they fit so perfectly with one another, physically and emotionally. Physically, in the aspects of fitting perfect in each others arms and emotionally, helping each other through their struggles.

Troy pretty much fell in love with Gabriella through the time being that they were together. He confirmed it with himself and with Chad when he saw Blake with Gabriella one time.

Flashback

Troy's POV

I was walking down the hallways of East High when I heard whispering at the hallway. Then I saw Blake Matthew, football varsity captain, with a girl trapped in his arms against the lockers. I didn't mind it at first since he always had a different girl in his arms every day.

But then, I saw the girl trying to push her way past him but he held her back, and slamming her back against the locker. I could almost see her wince in pain. Then, I took a really good look at her face. It wasn't just any girl.

It was Gabriella.

My blood boiled with fury as I see him gripping her arms and still trapped against him and the lockers. I guess he didn't hear me walking towards them cause he just continued talking to her.

"Come on, Montez. You know you want to" he said seductively, which made me want to punch him in the face

"Leave me the hell alone Blake" she said, trying her best to get out of his grip. I could sense the fear in her voice.

"I believe she said to let her go, Matthews" my hands clenched into fists. He just turned to me, smugged and turned back to her.

I was going beyond mad and I shoved him off of Gabriella, hearing a gasp from her.

I punched him in the face, knocking him on the ground. "Don't ever let me see you near her again, Matthews. If you do anything to her, let alone talk to her, you'll be getting more than a punch from me"

He then just scurried away after that. I made my way to Gabriella, who I saw was sitting against the locker, hugging herself looking as if she needed the comfort. I sat in front of her, still not fully aware that I was still here.

I suddenly see tears streaming down her face. I rubbed my thumb across her cheek, bringing her back from her trance. She looked up to me, fear still written in her eyes.

"Troy" she breathed and hugged me as if clinging on for dear life. I suddenly feel my shirt becoming wet, then I realized she was crying. Her body shook at she let her tears fall.

"Shhh. You're alright now, Brie. He's never getting near you ever again, don't worry." I said, rubbing my hand along her back giving her some comfort while secretly enjoying her in my arms.

End of flashback & Troy's POV

Seeing that Troy was reassured that he has feelings for her, Gabriella on the other hand was confused on what to feel for him. Lately, she loved spending time with him and when they were together, there would always be butterflies in her stomach and would get lost in their own world.

She admitted to herself that she was indeed having feelings for him but she can't help thinking of the bad things that he'd done to her throughout the years. Then again, as he promised, he did things twice more than the bad things that he did to her.

He had the courage to show her off to his friends and to the whole school. He wasn't embarrassed to see me with him. He made it a point to hold my hand or put his arm over my shoulder as if saying that I was his. Even if they weren't in a relationship, but technically they are since they're engaged with each other.

He did the simple gestures, like opening the door for me, holding my books for her, walking her to class. He seemed to always protect her from anything, jackass jocks at schools, cars that would've possibly run her over a couple of times, even when the sprinklers turn on during the afternoon on days wherein they decide to walk instead of taking the car.

But somehow, she couldn't deny that she was falling for him slowly. She wasn't even sure if he felt the same for her. Although one incident seemed to remind her that maybe, just maybe, he was feeling the same way too.

Flashback

Gabi's POV

I was slowly regaining conscious as I was waking up. I was about to roll over to get out of bed but only to find out I was trapped in someone's arms. i shot my head up, only seeing a shaggy brown haired guy laying down beside me.

Remembering what I did last night, it was only Troy. We talked and talked and decided to watch a movie afterwards. I guess I fell asleep soon after the movie started, seeing that the tv was off.

Trying to roll over again, no budge. He only brought me closer into his chest, letting me inhale his scent once again. I guess he doesn't want to let go of me. I then just stared at his features. His eyes closed, hiding those electric blue eyes which I could just melt to. Shaggy soft brown hair which I could never get tired of running my fingers through it.

Through the remaining minutes, all I did was think about us. How we quickly regained our friendship. Maybe something more even developed.

I grew tired again after doing some thinking. As I was drifting back to sleep, I felt the arms around me slip out and the bed moving. The space beside me, suddenly feeling empty.

I was so close to sleeping again but then I felt Troy kiss my forehead and say "Good Morning, my Brie. I'm heading down stairs to start up breakfast for us. I won't be long. You'll be back in my arms in no time. I love you" kissing my lips after the last line before completely falling asleep.

End of flashback and Gabi's POV

She may be falling asleep during that incident, but she was fully aware of what he did to her. Ever since then, she was very appreciative of all the things that he was doing for her. Sometimes, she think that it's too much but all Troy ever said was "you deserve it for what I did to you before" along with the heart whelming smile he always gives to her.

Guess only time would tell on what would happen to these two.

Special thanks to wildcats2016 for helping me with this. Took me a while to write this. And I apologize if I fast forwarded it too much. I couldn't think of anything else. Hehehe. R&R PLEASE! :)