A/N: Did you guys not like the last chapter? I got a lot of hits, but only 3 reviews. What was wrong?
Disclaimer: Nothing. I'm going to try and include all the things from the HSM movies, like the T necklace, and the tree house, and Sharpay's pink car and doggy. It's just not going to appear like it did in the movie, though it will still be here.
"Gabriella!"
The call came from downstairs, awakening Gabriella from her dreams.
The brunette rolled over, trying to ignore her mother.
"Gabriella!"
But her mother's persistant calls wouldn't stop. Finally Gabriella had enough.
"What?"
"Come here, there's a surprise for you on the table!"
Letting out a small groan, Gabriella sleepily made her way downstairs to look for the surprise.
Downstairs, her mother was waiting for her; a small envelope in her hand.
"It's from Troy."
A grin escaped from Gabriella's lips, and she grabbed the letter from her mother, and ran back upstairs, flopping on her bed.
She eagerly opened the envelope, not bothering to take a moment to pause about why he wrote her. She was too excited.
What she read when she opened the letter made her heart stop.
Dear Gabriella,
It's two in the morning, and I can't fall asleep. I keep thinking about how difficult the next year, senior year will be. The difficulties of choosing the right colleges, the last Wildcat basketball game. Saying goodbye. I honestly can't believe it's really going to be here. Ever since New Year's, my life seems so much different. You're right, it really does feel like kindergarten. Basketball camp is fun, but as much as I hate to admit it, I miss you. I miss seeing you everyday. I miss hearing your laugh. I miss talking to you. In a week, we'll be back together, but I don't know if I can wait that long. I can't stop thinking about you. So...I just wanted to say I miss you.
Troy
Gabriella smiled. That was just like Troy, always thinking of her instead of focusing on the things in front of him. But...she had to admit, she didn't know of his worries until now. It did make so much sense; everytime she started to talk about life after East High, he would become quiet, and change the subject. Now she knew why.
Troy was coming back in a day. She was going to have to talk to him about this.
The Alberqurque Airport, the following afternoon
As soon as the plane touched down, Troy was out of his seat and into the asle, trying to make his way out of the plane. He couldn't wait to see Gabriella again, she was supposed to be here to greet him. Even though it had only been two weeks, he felt as if it had been two years.
"Calm down."
Chad laid a hand on his best friend's shoulder. "You'll see her soon enough."
Troy shook his head. Soon enough wasn't soon enough for him. He wanted to see her smiling face, kiss her gently on the lips, and hear her sweet voice once again.
"Troy!"
He apparently missed her so much that he was imagining her voice.
"Troy!"
There it was again. Now Troy could see a brunette, waving her arms as if she was trying to get his attention.
"Troy!"
He blinked. The brunette...she looked familiar. And she was wearing a T necklace around her neck.
Gabriella.
He was home again.
Troy took off sprinting toward her open arms, leaving Chad in the distance. He embraced Gabriella into his arms, savoring every moment he had with her. He took a deep breath, breathing in the scent he missed the most. Of Gabriella.
"I missed you."
"I missed you too, Wildcat."
Wildcat. It seemed like forever since he'd been called that nickname. Troy pulled her towards him once again, and passionately kissed her on the lips, something he'd been wanting ever since he'd left.
"Ahem. Don't I get a hug too?"
Mrs. Bolton stood behind him, hands on her hips, impatiently tapping her foot.
"Oh. Hi Mom!"
"Sure. Now let's go get your luggage."
Twenty minutes later, the group stood outside, waiting to climb into the Bolton's station wagon. Once they got in, it was tightly packed, but Troy and Gabriella didn't mind. They were having their own private conversation.
"So how was life without me?"
Gabriella sighed, looking up into her boyfriend's eyes. "Boring. Nothing was the same. And life without me?"
Troy smiled, pecking her on the cheek. "My personal tourtue chamber. It was so hard to have even one day without talking to you."
"Aww. I feel special now."
"You should." Now Troy reached to tickle her, and Gabriella let out a tiny shriek.
"Yeah, you two lovebirds! Stop kissing or whatever you're doing, and get out! We're here!"
Iam so sorry about this chapter being so short, but I promise I'll update on either Saturday or Sunday this week with a much longer chapter. By the way, is there any way I can make this story better, or ideas you have?
Stary