Chapter 23 - The Calmness Button
It was 5:30 in the morning when Gabriella loudly closed the front door, making the porch shake. She groaned loudly as she clumped her feet along the path and out the gate.
She still hadn't forgiven him. He had asked for forgiveness more than 20 times, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. He needed to learn his lesson, which was... well..., to tell you the truth, she didn't know. Something was stopping her. He had been so insensitive. He had to learn to stop making judgements on subjects he knew nothing about, and it was true, Gabriella had kept everything about her father a secret, locked away in her torn heart.
That was where her secrets like that were meant to be kept.
But no. Chad had to know, had to try and break through her shell, had to try and break her. But she didn't want to be broken, there was no need for her to be. She had been perfectly happy with her walls she had built up so long ago, still standing. But Chad being his clumsy self, had torn them down, just like the lego she had been playing with when she was 6. She had been so angry at him for that, and she was in the same state now. She needed to get away.
For some time now, she'd been telling herself that the past was the past, and she needed to forget. But it was never that easy. She had tried, so hard, but nothing worked. Sometimes it was just a simple movement someone would do, and it would remind her of her father. How funny, it was, that it was usually Troy, her current 'secret' boyfriend, that always seemed to be illustrating her father. Strange.
Realising she was still rooted to the spot, where she had been for the last few minutes, she looked around. Her feet started walking, and she didn't really know where she would end up.
Well, she knew vaguely.
Troy's house.
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It was very early in the morning when Troy was sturred from his slumber by the doorbell going. He woke up and sighed as he found his eyes desperate to droop back to sleep.
He had heard his father get up and answer the door, and soon answer his name was called from downstairs. He turned his head to his bedside clock.
6:07am
Who turned up at someones house at this time in the morning; although it still felt like night. As he looked out the window the sun was still to fully rise, and the birds usual chrip was just starting.
Albuquerue, was about to awake.
He heard his name being called again, and he turned around to his mirror. Seeing he wasn't wearing anything but shorts, he shrugged his head. At least he was covering up most of his body. Anyway, his chest was something that should be seen; well toned indeed.
He dragged his feet down the stone cold stairs, hearing an angelic voice at the ned of the hall.
"I'm really sorry, Mr Bolton, I really didn't mean to wake you up so early. You see, I've just come back from holiday, the time difference still has the effect on me and --"
"Miss Montez, it's ok, he'll be down any second." His father replied.
Troy smiled as he heard his girlfriend ramble with excuses, he knew his dad would laugh later, when he was more awake. He crossed the livingroom, and the pair in the hall heard his footsteps, leaving his father free to go.
"Ah, here he comes!" His father said, as Troy walked through the enterance to the hall, smiling sleepily. His father patted him on the back, quite roughly, for this time in the day, and left the room. Gabriella stood awkwardly until she heard the upstairs door slam.
Suddenly, Troy was hit by another body, and when he looked down he saw Gabriella locked tightly onto his torso. He gently stroked her hair, breathing in the scent he had missed so much over the last week. He tied his finger into one of the curl, twirling it softly around his finger. He heard her sigh in contentment, and he realised they hadn't spoken.
"Hey" He broke the silence.
"I missed you" He made out from his chest.
"Ditto"
She broke apart from him and pressed her lips up against his for a passionate kiss. In the kiss everything she was feeling was described; anger and longing.
They broke apart and Troy watched as her eyes gently fluttered open to lock with his. The bright blue gelled with the chocolate brown, and they stood, mesmerised with each others eyes, for some minutes.
After a while, she broke away from him, and he closed the door. Grabbing her hand her led her upstairs where he throwed on a t-shirt, hoodie, and trackies.
"Where are we going?" She asked quietly.
He cupped her chin, and brought his lips to hers for a brief kiss. Pulling away he said,
"For a walk, don't think I haven't remembered, I can also read kisses. You've got some explaining to do, tell me what's wrong, and I'll make you, I will"
"Ok, ok, " She giggled, grabbing his hands, as he got his keys, "I'll tell you, but prepare for Monster Gabriella to break loose, it's not a pretty story"
He chuckled, "What? Monster Gabriella? What happens, you turn green or something?"
She laughed at his joke, and replied, "No, silly, just very nippy"
She brought her hand to the back of his neck, and nipped it, leaving a red mark. He winced.
"Ella, that hurt"
"I'm unleashing" She shrugged her shoulders, and was lead downstairs.
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When they got to the park, Troy led them to a small bench looking out on the pond. It was beautiful in Autumn, when the leaves were like rainbows, and the wildlife was at it's best.
Troy took Gabriella's hand, stroking her knockles softly.
"So, what happened?"
She sighed, snuggling into Troy's side a little more. He let her take her time. She began when she was ready.
"Well, when we were at the camping place, it was a total bore. So, David decided it would be good for me and Chad to 'bond'. Yeah right! We were in the middle of the pond, and Chad's like 'Let's go back now'. So we got out the boat, and then he starts going off anf talking about my father. I didn't want to talk about him, I never do."
She stopped, trying to regain her breath, stopping the tears from falling. Troy took her hand and kissed it gently, seeing her relax a little. He draped his arm around her shoulders, leaving no space between them, then she continued.
"All my life, since I was 6, I've been building walls. Walls around me so no-one can hurt me. My father dying was the worst experience of my life, I don't want people knowing, so the walls stop people for asking, and prevent me from remembering. Chad knew nothing, I've never told anyone, except possibly you, about my father dying. So Chad presumes it's 'cos it cheated on my mother. Cheated! He'd never do such a thing! He was so insensitive."
She finsihed her story and buried her head into Troy's chest.
"Why'd I have to have him as a brother?"
Troy shook his head, "I don't know, written in the stars or something. You may hate him now, but you love him really, deep down."
She looked up at him, wrinkling her brow.
"Well," He continued, "He loves you, he'd do anything for you. If you were beaten up, he'd beat up the bully. If you were lost, he'd cross ocean upon ocean to find you. You need each other, so even though your mad at him now, you won't be forever. And you, Gabriella, know him better than I do; he said the wrong things, at the wrong time. Just calm down a little, you know he didn't mean it."
She got lost in his eyes once again, and kissed his cheek. He's good, she thought.
She relied on Troy a lot now. She knew him well, and him her. They connected in some way, without him she'd still be angry. But he shows her the way life goes, and is. And calms her down.
You could say that he, was her Calmness Button.
Another chapter, which I hope was worth waiting for :)
The next chapter it where the real drama begins, haha!
My hands are starting to get sore from typing now, so please read & review :)
Oh, and I might not be able to update so soon, it might be about a week until the next chappy. With school and having the worst weekend ever, It'll take me a while.
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