Troy leaned in slightly closer to Gabriella, inhaling the sweet scent of her strawberry shampoo. He let yet another tear slip down his cheek and onto the white pillow case. He add been crying for a great portion of the night. Gabriella, the one he loved, was sitting in the hospital bed, wires and tubes hooked up to her fragile body. Troy couldn't believe that they were in this hospital again, for what seemed like the millionth time within four months. He felt as if he was bad luck, and maybe if he just left her alone, all would be better. But the thought of hurting her, hurt him.
Troy looked down at the soon-to-be mother of his child and smiled, brushing a piece of hair away from her sleeping eyes, he pressed a light kiss on her forehead. He couldn't believe that she was his. He was so proud to walk down the halls with her on his shoulder. To let everyone know that she was his one and only. He knew that lots of girls that at school envied Gabriella, and the fact that Troy Bolton was hers, but it only made him more proud to have her walk along side him.
"I love you, Gabriella." he said; bringing her hand up to his mouth. He laid a gentle, sweet kiss on her palm, watching her sleep peacefully.
Troy watched Gabriella as she began to shift uncomfortably, obviously in a great amount of pain. "Gabriella, are you okay?"
Gabriella's eyes fluttered open. "Troy?" she asked weakly.
"Yes. I'm here baby." Troy soothed, stroking her hair lightly.
"What happened?" she asked.
Troy sighed, taking her other hand into his. "Gabriella, it was Chase. He...he...he," Troy couldn't even finish his sentence before he broke down crying. Gabriella's memory rewound and almost immediately broke down to tears as well.
Troy re-gained his posture. "Gabriella, I'm so sorry I wasn't there to protect you." he croaked, stroking her soft skin.
"It wasn't your fault, Troy." Gabriella said. Troy looked at her intently in the eyes and knew she meant every word she said.
"Gabriella, I could never forgive myself if something happened to you, or this baby because of me." Troy said, wiping a tear off Gabriella's face.
Gabriella started at his ocean blue orbs, thinking about all the reasons why she loved him. When they touched, it was like an electric current flew through their bodies. When he smiled, all her fears and worries disappear. When he laughs, it sends her heart flying.
"I love you, Troy." Gabriella said, capturing Troy's lips to hers in a soft, yet passionate kiss that sent both their bodies flying.
Gabriella suddenly pulled away and cringed. "What's wrong?" asked Troy, who was now sitting up and scanning Gabriella's body.
"It's just the baby kicking. It really hurts." Gabriella said, a tear trickled down her cheek and onto her night dress.
Troy slowly placed a hand on her stomach and rubbed it in circles. Gabriella was lying on her back, breathing in sharp breathes every time the baby would kick. Troy began to sing. "Shh, my one and only child. Sleep and dream wonderful dreams .For one day soon I will be holding you. Sleep my baby, sleep."
Troy quietly sang to the rest of the lullaby and the kicking quickly seized. Troy looked up and saw Gabriella smiling down at him. Even though Gabriella was bruised and battered, Troy still thought she was beautiful.
"The baby defiantly knows who its daddy is." Gabriella said. Troy looked up at Gabriella and smiled, not taking her eyes of her.
"Yeah." Troy agreed, still not taking his eyes off Gabriella.
Gabriella cocked her head to the side and looked at Troy. "What are you staring at?"
Troy smiled. "You."
Gabriella soon felt very self conscious about how she looked. "Do you think I'm pretty?"
"No."
This hurt Gabriella, so she couldn't help but ask more questions."Do you want to spend the rest of your life with me?"
"No."
A tear trickled down Gabriella's cheek. The salt was stinging her open cut. "If I were to leave, would you cry?"
Again Troy replied. "No."
Gabriella turned her head away from Troy, silently crying. Troy then gently out two fingers under her chin and tilted her head so she was looking at him.
Troy grinned. "I don't think you're pretty, I think you're beautiful. I don't want to spent the rest of my life with you; I need to spend the rest of my life with you. And if you were to leave, I wouldn't cry... I'd die."
Gabriella smiled and looked into Troy's brilliant blue orbs. New tears formed, but these were different tears... tears of happiness.
"I love you, Gabriella Montez." Troy said, swiping a piece of hair out of her eyes and gently pressing a soft, passionate kiss upon her red lips.
Once they pulled apart, Gabriella had a big smile on her face. "I love you too, Troy Bolton."
Troy climbed back up to the top of the bed and took Gabriella into his strong arms. He began to hum a tune into Gabriella's hair, waiting for her to drift into slumber.
Troy woke up the next day to the bright light shining through the window. He groggily sat up and rubbed his eyes before looking at the beauty next to him. He smiled and kissed her forehead.
"Troy?" Gabriella said, turning over to face Troy.
Troy nodded and smiled. "Yah, it's me. You hungry?" he asked.
Gabriella shook her head. "No, I'm not hungry."
"Well, I'm afraid you'll have to eat something, for the baby." Troy said, standing up off the bed and putting his shoes on.
Gabriella sighed. "fine."
"I'll be right back; I'm going to go to the cafeteria."
Gabriella nodded and with that Troy left, only to re-appear minutes later with two trays of food.
He sat on the bed and handed a tray to Gabriella, while keeping the other one on his lap.
Gabriella picked up the white plastic fork and began to pick at the fruit that Troy had selected. She occasionally ate a grape or two, chewing slowly each time.
"Gabriella, you need to eat. You're eating for two, you know." He stated picking up a piece of strawberry and popping it in his mouth.
Gabriella sighed. "I know, I just don't feel like eating right now."
"Gabriella, the baby..." Troy began.
Gabriella looked up from her bowl. "Just drop it, okay. I'll eat when I'm hungry." she snapped, taking the tray and placing it on the night stand.
"But the baby needs to eat." Troy urged. He wanted to do everything he could for this baby, and for Gabriella. He knew she went through a lot, but he wasn't about to let the baby suffer too.
"I said drop it, Troy." she said, turning over on her side and closing her eyes.
Troy sighed and looked at the clock. It was only eight 'o' clock, so he decided it was best to let her and the baby rest for another while.
Troy slowly sat up from the bed, trying not to rock it to much, and grabbed his shoes that were under the bed. He decided to go home, and freshen up a little.
As Troy excited the hospital, he couldn't help but feel sorry for Gabriella. He decided to make her feel a little more at home, if that was possible, he would grab some things from her house to keep her occupied. He got into his car, and road the short distance to the Montez house. For some reason, today the LA roads were not very busy. This allowed him to get to her house faster than normal. He parked on the curb, and walked up to the door. Mr. and Mrs. Montez had given him an extra key, and said that he was welcome whenever he pleased. He grabbed the key out of his coat pocket and opened the door. He didn't think the Montez's noticed the door open. He walked into the landing, and noticed small sobs coming from the kitchen, and Mr. Montez's voice, calming and reassuring. He walked around the corner, but quickly backed myself up against the wall, intrigued in what he thought he just heard them say.
"Honey, Gabriella will be fine. The doctors said just some bumps and bruises." Mr. Montez said comfortingly.
Another sob escaped Mr. Montez's lips. "I know, I just feel that maybe letting her keep the baby was a mistake. Ever since she's come here and has been with Troy, she seems to be spending more time in the hospital then at home." She sighed. "Maybe moving again would be best."
"Hunny, do you really think Gabriella will do that?" Mr. Montez asked.
"No." she sighed. "I'm just worried about her. Troy is like a danger magnet, I don't want her to get hurt."
"So you think taking her away from Troy won't hurt her?" he asked.
"I just… I don't know. I want to do what's best for Gabriella."
Troy decided to show himself now. He stepped away from his hiding spot and into the light of the kitchen.
"So you think taking Gabriella away from me is what's best?" Troy asked, all the anger not seeping out yet. Mr and Mrs .Montez shot their heads up to look at him.
"Troy, how long have you been standing there?" Mrs. Montez asked, wiping the tears away.
"Long enough," Troy shot coldly. Mrs. Montez stood up and walked towards Troy so she was only feet away from him, Mr. Montez stood next to her.
"I can't believe you're thinking about taking them away from me!" Troy yelled.
"Sweetie, think about Gabriella." Mrs. Montez said, putting a hand on Troy's shoulder.
Troy shrugged it off. "I am thinking about Gabriella ! I'm thinking about how she won't be able to raise this baby on her own!"
"You guys didn't mean to do this together. You shouldn't be pulled into it. Think of basketball." Mr. Montez chimed.
"Screw basketball! My main focus is on Gabriella and the baby, and that they have everything they need!" Troy bellowed.
"But your future..." Mr. Montez asked, bewildered.
"My future is Gabriella and the baby. I love her." Troy stated.
"Please, you don't even know what love is." Mrs. Montez scoffed.
"I do. It's what I feel when I'm with Gabriella." Troy retorted. "I might not have known her for a long time, but I love Gabriella and the baby."
"If Gabriella didn't move here, would you still want to be with her and the baby -which you denied at first?"
Troy stayed silent and looked Mrs. Montez in the eyes. He knew that if Gabriella didn't move here, he would have just gone back to his normal ways and wouldn't have cared.
"It was just a freak accident, Troy." Mrs. Montez tried to reason.
"No, it was fate." Troy said, and with that left the house, leaving a very confused couple behind.