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Chapter 14 - Second chances

10 minutes later, Troy was still working hard. He was almost unstoppable. He passed the ball to chad who passed it back to him for Troy to dunk it in the net. As he walked back to the center to defend a saint player he slowed down before collapsing. His face was red and he was really sweaty. He laid still on the court as chad ran to help him. My heart was raising as our group stood up in shock.

Gabi's Pov

My heart was in my mouth. I felt physically sick. Watching him go from working hard to a limp body on the fall broke me. Everyone was silent but a buzzing noise was in my ear erupting my in my ear drum. I didn't realise i was moving but all of us started to head down towards the court, and i felt as if i was been carried. Chad looked scared and Jack was stressing out. The team stood at their benches and the cheerleaders lost their cheer. Paramedics raced in When we got to Troy, Lucille ran to Jack with Nathan and i walked towards troy but before i close - Chad pulled me into a hug but i tried to get out of his grip.

"Gabi, no you gotta let the professionals take over" he said

"I need to see him" i said breaking down. Watching them lift him onto a stretcher and saying words that made no sense to me.

"Gabs, come on - we'll drive to the hospital" Taylor said. I looked at her and saw her blurry figure, tears were making my vision unclear but i didn't care. In that very moment, i wanted to hug troy, forget about everything we have been through and just kiss his lips. I nodded my head as i followed everyone out. Jack drove nathan, while lucille was in the ambulance.

I don't think i have ever drunk such stale flavourless coffee. My legs had lost feeling. And my face was tear stained. Waiting rooms. So weird. Just a white room filled with depressing posters about illnesses. It had been 2 hours since we arrived. And heard nothing. Lucille was arguing with every nurse and doctor she saw but no one told us how he was or anything. Jack gave up. Chad as worried about his best friend as i was. Sharpay left with Zeke to get proper food. We were all sitting down in the waiting room. Taylor had suggested to take Nathan somewhere but he refused. He was just sitting up against the wall listening to music, i suppose trying to not think about anything.

My mind just kept repeated of my history with Troy. The lodge we met at, all our dates, all our fights, every detail of our relationship just spinning round my mind. I had not really spoke. Taylor tried, and so did chad but i was just replying with head movements. If anything happens to Troy, i would feel so bad about not forgiving him. Second chances. The words of Zeke still strong in my mind.

Troy's Pov

Everything was dark apart from a distant figure. Where was i? What happened?. My body felt cold but hot at the same time. Was i dead? Trying to think back to what happened was hard because i didn't know. I then realised. I collapsed. I thought you were meant to see white not darkness. I looked at the figure in front of me and it was gabriella.. Why was i thinking about her now. Was she actually with me? She must hate me. Why is she all i can think about!

I suddenly heard voices and machine beeping. I opened my eyes to see a room with a nurse in it. Okay i wasn't dead on the bright side. But no gabriella. Off course i was dreaming.

"Troy can you hear me?" the voice spoke. I looked at the woman and stared at her. She then pressed a button and a doctor came running in.

"Hi Troy, I'm doctor matthews. Is it okay if i do some check ups" i managed to nod. He shined a torch in my eyes and took my temperature. My body felt dumb and i was dizzy.

"Troy, we understand you have taken drugs? is that true" i felt ashamed and nodded.

"Well your very lucky, your body's muscles were overheated which is why you are on these ice packs but you will be fine. We experience this quite frequently with athletes.

"We will go and get your family"

"Thank you" i croaked. The nurse then allowed me to drink some water. My dad was going to kill me. He always hated drugs, but the scouts. Oh no this will definitely ensure i won't make it into the big leagues.

Gabi's Pov

"Mr and Mrs Bolton" a voice spoke out. I immediately came out of my thoughts and looked up at a woman in a nurse outfit. Lucille jumped up and Jack wasn't far behind. I stood nect to them as Lucille rubbed my back before giving me a reassuring smile. Nathan never moved but took his earphones out while chad and Taylor looked up as well.

"Mr Bolton is awake, but there is something we need to talk about".

"Shall we go somewhere-" she was cut off

"No, you can tell us all here now, we sure have waited long enough" jack interrupted. The nurse nodded

"How long has troy being mistreating substances such as steroids or heroin" she asked

"Are you implying my son is a drug addict?" Jack asked infuristed.

"No sir, it's just that there was drugs found in his system, could he have taken steroids or performance enhancers?" she asked

"Are you saying he is a cheating?" Jack asked again still angry

"Honey, shh, lets see what she says before we jump to conclusions" Lucille said at Jack

"Is he okay?" i asked

"Yes, he will be fine, he is on ice packs at the moment to cool down his overheated muscles but he will be able to leave tomorrow if blood tests say the drugs have left his body.

"Thank you, can we see him" lucille said

"Yes, follow me". I turned around to Chad, Taylor and Nathan and signalled them to follow. We walked to his room and saw him messing with the remote. I smiled at how he was intrigued and occupied by the smallest things.

"Only 2 at a time sorry" the nurse said before walking off. Lucille and Jack entered and they started talking to him.

I looked back at Chad and Taylor and hugged them both. "Guys he gonna be fine"

"Yeah he's tough" nathan said. Probably the only thing he has spoke out.

"I can't believe he never came to me" chad said looking upset. "Why didn't he tell me about the drugs?" he questioned.

Taylor rubbed his arm. "Im sure he didn't mean it, i suppose he had a reason"

Lucille and jack came out smiling. "Wow, he survived after dad" nathan joked.

"Yeah well i'll talk to him about the drugs after he is out of the hospital" jack said still annoyed.

"Gabi, hun - he wants to see you"

My eyes widened. I nodded and walked into the room, machines beeping and troy smiled.

"Hey wildcat" i spoke up walking towards him, before suddenly breaking down. I have no idea why i did but i guess it was from seeing him alive after all the thoughts.

"Hey, hey, hey" he said. "I'm fine honestly" he said hugging me. He tucked my hair behind my ears and i looked into his blue eyes and kissed him. Spur of the moment. But it felt right. The last two hours i had dreamed about doing that and now i was. Troy kissed back and the kiss deepened. It was slow and passionate and one of the best kisses i have ever had. We broke away for air and smiled.

"God, i've wanted to do that since your room" he laughed

"Me too"

"So…"

"So?.."

"Does that mean we are back together?" he asked. I nodded

"Everyone deserves a second chance" i smiled.

"Zeke's words" i added. After sharing a laugh we kissed again.

"Wow! Look what we have here" chad said in the doorway. Taylor stood behind looking happy for her best friends.

"Hey man, don't scare me like that" chad said fist bumping Troy. Taylor hugged Troy smiling.

"I wont, it was a mistake" he said

"Yeah, i'll keep him in line" i smirked elbowing him.

"Aww jack look at this" lucille said in the doorway

"I told you they would get back together" we all laughed. I felt happy for the first time in a while. I guess second chances were true, even in hospitals. A knock came at the door. We all looked up. Off course my happiness wouldn't last long.

AN - Who do you think it is? Are you happy about them reuniting or can't you forgive troy still? Please review. Sorry for short chapter. They are going to get longer with more drama :D