A new Chap everyone! I know, it's not quite long but it's very meaningful. Enjoy and review :D.
14. Could I have this kiss forever?
90 minutes later Ash and I were walking around in my closet, searching for the perfect outfit.
„Have you found something ?" Ashley asked me while she moved one hanger to the other hangers.
„Nope, I was thinking about a dark jeans..." I said and searched for a dark jeans.
„Mhm..." she said and we both continued searching, „Oh ! I got something !" she said and held out a dark green dress.
I looked up and saw her holding the dress, „I'm sure, it'll look good on you." I said and smiled.
„Not for me, silly! It's for you !"
„What ?!"
„Well I was thinking : Green's the color of hope and hope is exactly what you need. It's short, it's sexy and it's totally you." She said and I smiled.
„Alright, I'll wear it." I said and she returned my smile, „But now we're gonna look for something for you !" I said and she laughed.
„Oh, I found my outfit 20 minutes ago! I was just searching for something for you..." she confessed.
„Ash !"
„What ? You need the perfect outfit for tonight." She said and I got the dress.
„You're so...so..Ashley sometimes." I said and she laughed.
I got out of my jeans and the ring fell out of the pocket.
„What's this?" Ashley asked me as she picked it up.
„Nothing..." I said and trailed off.
„You're going to have to tell me eventually..." she said, placed the ring on the table and walked away.
I got into the dress and into my shoes. I looked at myself in the mirror and I did look...sexy.
I turned around to see how my butt looked in the dress and I was pleased.
„Woah, this looks amazing !" I heard Ashley and turned around. She was standing in the door frame, already dressed in a black jeans and a gold tank top.
„You don't look so bad either." I said as I eyeballed her.
„Oh, I'm nothing compared to you." She said and smiled.
„Thanks. Anways, what should I do with my hair ? Open ? Or a messy bun ?" I asked her and held up my hair.
„Messy bun." We both said at once and laughed.
„Alright, I'll do my hair and you go search for some jewelry." I said and she nodded, before she walked back into my bed room.
After I was done with my hair, I started to work on my make-up. I finished it and walked into my bedroom.
„Ash ?!" I yelled as I didn't see her.
„Bathroom ! I had to pee !" she yelled back and I laughed.
„Okay !" I said as I walked to my jewelry. I got out long earings and a bracelet. My eyes catched the golden ring... I hesitated for a second before I picked it up. I took a closer look at the yellow golden ring, it was really beautiful. I started to play with the ring, I tried it on every ring and it didn't seem to fit...except for my left ring finger. It fit like it was meant to be on that finger, like it was made for this finger. I took a look on my left hand. It looked good with the ring... But I took it off. I couldn't wear it...not yet.
The bell rang and I walked downstairs.
„Coming !" I yelled as I walked closer to the door. I opened it and saw Sue standing there, wearing a purple top and a dark denim jeans.
„Hey, come in." I said and held the door open. She smiled and eyeballed me, before she stepped in.
„Hi...You look amazing." She said and looked at my dark green dress, „I love that dress !"
„Thanks, „I said and smiled, „Ashley's not ready yet."
„Are you guys talking about me ?" we heard Ashley and looked up. She was standing upstairs, watching us from the Stairs gallery.
„Ashley, Sue, Sue Ashley." I introduced them.
„Nice to meet you." Sue said and smiled.
„Me too." Ashley said and walked downstairs, „So, are we ready to go ?" she asked me and I nodded.
„Yeah, I'm ready." I agreed and got my purse.
„Good then let's go. I don't think I can be here any more second..." she said and Sue opened the door.
„Like my apartment is sooooo bad !" I said to her as we walked out.
„It is ! It's way better than mine !" Ashley said and closed the door behind herself.
„Right and my name is Paris Hilton."
„Nice to meet you Paris." Sue said and we all laughed.
The elevator came and we stepped in.
20 minutes later we were inside the club.
„Okay, so what do you guys want ?" I asked them as we walked to the bar.
„Martini." Ashley ordered.
„Same here."
„Okay, „ I said and turned my head to the bartender, „Hi, 3 Martinis please." I said and he smiled before he started ot mix the drinks.
„Ohhh Gabi ! Have you already seen it ?" Ashley asked me.
„No, what ?" I asked her.
„Karaoke night !" she squeezed, „This is going to be soooo much fun !" she said and hugged Sue and me. „We're totally gonna sing. And with we I mean you, Gabi."
„What ?! Me ? Ashley, come on !" I said.
„Your Martinis." The bartender said.
„Oh, thanks." Ashley said and smiled. We all grabed one glass. „Just get drunk enough...then you'll sing."
„Ashley, you know I am not good with crowds..."
„Since when ?" Sue asked me.
„Okay, well since it means that I have to sing in front of them. I'm not gonna do this."
„Oh we'll see in a couple of minutes..." Ashley said and smiled.
„Alright, who's gonna be next ?" the presenter asked and Ashley stretched out a hand right away. „Ahh I see, we've got one !"
„You're in ?" Ash asked me.
„No." I said simply.
„Well what isn't here now can always come..." she said and walked to the presenter.
„What's your Name ?"
„Ashley." She said and smiled.
„Alright, your song is ‚ Time after Time.'" He said and left Ashley alone on the stage.
She moved along with the beat and started to sing :
Lying in my bed I hear the clock tick,
And think of you
Caught up in circles confusion
Is nothing new
Flashback warm nights
Almost left behind
Suitcase of memories,
Time after
„She's good." Sue said and I nodded.
„Yeah, she's always been a good singer, that's why she works at the broadway..." I said and we started to look for an empty table.
„Oh there's one !" Sue said and pointed at an empty table.
Sometimes you picture me
I'm walking too far ahead
You're calling to me, I can't hear
What you've said
Then you say go slow
I fall behind
The second hand unwinds
Silently, I started to sing along...
If you're lost you can look and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you I'll be waiting
Time after time
If you're lost you can look and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you I will be waiting
Time after time
Everybody in the room was moving along with the beat.
After my picture fades and darkness has
Turned to gray
Watching through windows you're wondering
If I'm ok
Secrets stolen from deep inside
The drum beats out of time
If you're lost you can look and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you I'll be waiting
Time after time
If you're lost you can look inside
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you I will be waiting
Time after time
You said go slow
I fall behind
The second hand unwinds
If you're lost you can look and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you I'll be waiting
Time after time
If you're lost you can look and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you I will be waiting
Time after time
Time after time
Time after time
Time after time
Time after time
Time after time
Everybody clapped and Ashley smiled before she walked off of stage. She straight walked to us and took a sip of her Martini.
„You're amazing !" Sue said and hugged her.
„Thanks, but you'll fall when you hear Gabi sing..." she said and looked at me.
„Ashley..."
„What ? This was fun ! You have nothing to fear of !"
„But-„
„Besides, I already told the presenter that you're the next." She said and giggled.
„Ashley !"
„Oh come on, Gabs. I've never heard you sing. Pleaseee ?" Sue asked me with puppy eyes.
„Alright, „ I said and sighed, „I'm in."
„Okay, the next one is: Gabriella Montez everybody !" the presenter said and I walked on stage, „So you're song is : Could I have this kiss forever by Enrique Iglesias." He said and I nodded. He was about to walk off stage but I stopped him, because of who I saw entering the room : Troy and Olivia were entering. My breath got stuck. He was here ?! And I was on this fucking stage ! Hell, what was Ashley thinking !
„Don't worry, you're gonna be fine." The presenter said and I smiled as a new Idea in my head was born.
„Do you have the duett version of the song ?" I asked him smirking.
„Sure, who do you want to sing with ?" he asked me.
„Oh, I already have one in mind..." I said to him.
„Okay good, the duett version is going to be there. Good luck." He said and walked off the stage.
The music started to play..."Okay, so I'm not gonna do this on my own." I said into the mike Troys head turned around to see me on stage. He looked surprised that I was standing there and he kind of even smiled.
„Ladies and Gentemen : Troy Bolton !" I said and pointed to him, a secon later the lights were on him.
He looked shocked and totally surprised. He faked a smile and got up. He slowly walked on stage and I saw Olivia shaking her head, like she wanted to tell me that this isn't real.
„What are you doing ?" Troy asked me as he got on stage.
„Well I am about to sing a duett with you, got a problem ?" I asked him and he smiled.
„Is this just the stage, the alcohol or the new good mood from you ?"
„Mhm...I would say a mixture of everything. So you're in ?" I asked him and he nodded.
„Sure, I'm in. I learned to take every chance I get with you." He said confident and I laughed.
„Good." I said and handed him the second mike. He took it and I nodded, the music started to play again. We both started to dance along with the beat. I mouthed him a ‚You're gonna enjoy this, relax.' Before I started to sing.
Bold = Troy
Italic = Gabriella
Bold and Italic = Both
Over and over and over and over
Dame un beso para siempre
Over and over I look in your eyes
you were all I desired you have captured me
I want to hold you I want to be close to you
I never want to let go
He sang and I looked at him.
I wish that this night would never end
I need to know
We sang, not breaking the eye contact.
Could I hold you for a lifetime
could I look into your eyes
could I have this night to share this night together
could I hold you close beside me
could I have hold for all time
could I have this kiss forever
could I have this kiss forever
Over and over I've dreamed of this night
now you're here by my side you are next to me
and I want to hold you to touch you and taste you
and make you want no one but me
I wish that this kiss could never end
oh baby please
Could I hold you for a lifetime
could I look into your eyes
could I have this night to share this night together
un beso para siempre un beso para siempre
could I hold you close beside me
could I have hold for all time
could I have this kiss forever
could I have this kiss forever
and ever – forever
We both walked to each other and stopped in the middle of the stage.
I don't want any night to go by
without you by my side
I just want all my days
spent being next to you
lived for just loving you
and baby oh by the way
Could I
We looked into each others eyes and smiled.
Could I hold you for a lifetime
could I look into your eyes
could I have this night to share this night together
could I hold you close beside me
ooh I just wanna hold you
could I could I could I have this kiss forever
could I could I could I have this kiss forever
and ever forever forever
(Could I have this kiss forever)
(could I have this kiss forever)
solo solo un beso un beso para siempre
para siempre
dame un beso para siempre
para siempre
We leaned against each other heads and looked deeply into each other eyes, while the free hand laced with each other.
could I have this kiss forever
could I could I have this kiss forever
The song finished and I heard whistles and clapping hands, but I didn't care. Neither did he. All we cared about was that moment. That look in his eyes...that happiness...Those eyes sparkled.
Smiling we got off of stage. We gave the mikes back.
„What was that ?" Troy asked me.
„That, was a moment."
„And how am I suppose to get that ?"
„It means it was a moment, a moment which isn't here anymore. Like...like a kiss. It fades away, it will be forgetten..." I said to him.
„Really ?" he asked me.
„Really." I answered.
„Well, then let me show you something." He said and dragged me to the end of the club, to the most private spot of the club.
He didn't say anything. He just kissed me. The butterflies in my stomach went wild again. I automaticly returned the kiss. After about 2 minutes of non-stop kissing he let go.
„See ?"
„What ?"
„Don't tell me that this didn't mean anything to you."
„Troy..."
„No Gabriella. A Kiss isn't just a kiss. There's always a background story. There's always a meaning behind it. So don't tell me that this means nothing to you. Because I know it's not true. I know it and You know it." He said and looked me in the eyes. I didn't say anything. I couldn't say anything. I just kissed him, but let go.
„Gabriella, I don't want this." He said.
„What ?!" I asked him confused and shocked at the same time.
„What I want is this." He said and pointed to my heart.
„I can't give you this...I can't give you my broken heart. I'm sorry. „ I said and started to slowly walk away.
„Gabriella, „ I heard Troy saying and I felt his hand on my arm.
„What ? What do you want ?" I asked him, sounding hopeless.
„All I want is you. You and your heart. Give it to and I promise that I'll fix it." He said and I looked into his bright eyes. I freed myself from Troy and looked at him. „I'm afraid that fate will take you away. I'm afraid of having a deja vu."
„What does that mean ?"
„It means that we shouldn't be together. That sometimes listening to your head is better than to your heart."
„But, aren't you sick of it ? Sick of ignoring the voice in your head ?"
„You learn to live with it." I said and walked away.
„Gabriella !" I heard him yelling, but I continued walked back to table. Gosh, why has this to be so wrong and right at the same time ? Why does it hurt so much everytime I leave him ?
I finally reached the table and sat down.
„I. am. done." I said and drank my martini.
„Girl, this was totally amazing !" Sue said and hugged me.
„You know, you should talk to Troy or something...I'm sure there's a lot to talk about." Ashley said.
„Oh, I think everything is said." I said and took another sip of the drink.
„Huh ?" she asked me confused.
„He told me everything he wanted and I told him everything I wanted."
„And ?"
„And nothing."
„Nothing ?!" Sue asked me shocked, „This man has fallen for you and all you do is run away !"
„I have my reasons..."
„Forget about the past ! You live here and now. Not in the past ! And right now, right here; you should be with Troy, making out or something !" Sue said angryly.
„Chill..." Ashley said and looked at her, „But I do see your point. And I think Gabi does also. Just..."
„The fucking past." I said and sighed. I looked over my shoulder to Troys table, he was talking to his sister. Explaining, I suggested. She looked like she was giving him advices...
„I just...I can't be with him." I said and turned around again.
„You know, if you keep on hiding your broken heart then it'll never get fixed. They say time heals the wounds, but not this one. This one can only heal if you let him heal it for you. Because you can't heal it and he's the only one who can..." Ashley said.
„Ash..."
„I know. Believe me, I know. But Gabriella, just try it. I mean at least try. Give it a shot, a real one." Ashley said and smiled warmly.
„Oh you can start tomorrow with that !" Sue suggested.
„Why tomorrow ?" Ashley asked.
„I'm flying to London with him."
„Family meeting ?" Ashley asked exciting.
„Column research and such."
„With such you mean ?" she asked me smiling.
I sighed, „Alright, I will try. You guys are right." I said and they both squeezed, „If I will live that long..."
„So are you going to walk over to him, or what ?"
„Not today ! Maybe tomorrow or the day after tomorrow...." I said and they both nodded.
„As long as you will give it a shot..."
„I have no other choice. I can't be with him, but I can't be without him also." I said and sighed. „How is it going with your Show anyways ?" I asked Ashley.
„Good, I mean they finally start to be professional. And I think that they'll be ready for the premier."
„When's the premier ?" Sue asked her.
„In 4 months. A little less. May the 10th. One day after Gabriellas Birthday."
„So we have another reason to celebrate." I said and smiled.
„Personally, I would love to see you 3 attending the premier." Ash said.
„Sure, I'll be there." Sue said and smiled.
„Who's the third one ?" I asked her, „Ryan ?"
„Oh no, he's on the list since I met him. Boy, if he wouldn't be gay...well then let's just say I would definitely go out with him." She said and smiled.
„Ryan ? Ryan Evans ? The Broadway guy ?" Sue asked.
„Yeah, do you know him ?" I asked her and she nodded.
„Second cousin."
„Really ? Does he have a non-gay brother ?" Ashley asked, smiling.
„Nope, but he does have a sister..."
„Sharpay." I said.
„Yup. That bitch." Sue said and we all laughed.
„Okay, who's ready for a new Club ? I need some good music and some nice guys..." Ashley said and we all got up.
„I'm in." Sue said.
„Same here, let's get out of here." I said and we all walked to the exit. I felt Troys eyes on me the whole way out of the Club.
„So, where do you wanna go ?" I asked Ashley.
„Bungalow 8." She said smirking and stretched out a hand.
„Ashley..."
„What ?" she asked me and a taxi came.
„Do you think we'll get in ?" Sue asked me as we got into the taxi.
„Oh with Gabriella for sure..." Ashley said and the driver drove off.
20 minutes later we were infront of Bungalow 8. There was, of course, a huge queue of people, wanting to get in.
We linked our arms and walked straight to the doormen.
„Can we get in ?" Ashley asked one of the doormen.
„Sure, just tell me the Name..." the doorman said and I was silent for a mili second.
„Now watch what Gabi's gonna do..." I heard Ashley whispering to Sue.
„Bolton." I said and the doorman started to search for the name on his list.
„Hey, come in !" another man came and said.
„Why do we always have problem with getting in ?!" Ashley said and acted annoyed.
„I'm so sorry...Is there anything else I can do for you ?" the other, blonde doorman said.
„No, thanks." I said and smiled.
„If you need anything just ask for Jack." He said and held the door open for us.
„We will, don't worry." Ashley said and we all walked in.
„OMG ! What did you just do ?!" Sue asked me shocked.
„Chill, he knows." I said and we walked to the bar, „3 Gin & Tonics." I ordered.
„Still nothing else ?" I heard someone asking and I turned my head into the direction.
„Drake! I didn't know you work here, I mean tonight..." I said confused and he laughed.
„Just so you know, I do take days off."
„For what ? Dates ?" Ashley asked him.
„Yeah and to visit my Family..."
„Where does your family live ?" Sue asked.
„Florida." He said and handed us our drinks.
„Mhm, you don't happen to have any brothers, right ?" Ashley asked and Drake laughed.
„I have a bunch of them. You can choose." He said and Ash smiled, „Have a nice evening." He said and walked to another group of people.
„So, Troy knows about you using his Name ?" Sue asked me shocked.
„Yeah he does..."
„Ohh so that's why he said ‚She doesn't wants to be Mrs. Bolton again.' !" Sue said remembering.
„Exactly." I agreed.
„Anyways, who wants to dance ?" Ashley asked us and we both got up. We walked to the dance floor and started to dance like there would be no tomorrow.