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Chapter 25 - Goodbyes
The four all stood there looking at each other. Gabriella was still wrapped in Troy's arms, like he was protecting her from feeling the hurt, Tony and Kyle were standing in front of them, not knowing what to do.
"Shall we all go in?" Gabriella asked.
"As a family" Kyle nodded and they all started for the room. Kyle went in first, followed by Troy and Gabriella then Tony who closed the door behind him. Maria was barely awake.
"Mami?" Gabriella said shakily.
"B-baby girl" she croaked. She motioned slightly for Gabriella to go over and she quickly did so. She took Maria's left hand whilst Kyle walked to the other side of the bed to hold her right. "K-Kyle" she turned her head to see her son. "T-Tony?" She asked.
"I'm right here Hon" he stood by Kyle and touched her arm.
Troy then moved behind Gabriella and placed his hands on her shoulders. He sent Maria a smile and she returned it with a weak one of her own. Gabriella took a breath when Maria started speaking.
"I-its t-t-time r-right?" Gabriella nodded with tears in her eyes. "C-can I s-spe-eak to Gab-Gabriella a-alone?" They all nodded and left. Gabriella sent Troy a pleading look, begging him not to leave her.
"I will be right outside baby" he whispered kissing her softly.
Once they were all gone and the door was closed Maria looked in Gabriella's eyes. She tried her best to smile but it was too much hard work in her fragile state.
"Mami, please don't go" Gabriella started to cry.
"I-it-its m-my t-time baby g-girl" she gasped.
"But we have only just made up... I need to show you how much I love you" she sobbed.
"I kn-know b-baby... I l-l-love you" Gabriella nodded and hugged her mom carefully.
"Will you do me a favor?" Gabriella whispered.
"Anything" Maria whispered.
"Say hi to daddy for me" she cried.
"I pr-pr-promise" Maria breathed out.
After a few more minutes Gabriella told the others to come in. Maria requested that Gabriella and Kyle sit on the bed with her and both did it immediately. Gabriella held her hands as Kyle wrapped his arms around her and let her lean on him.
"I love you Ma" he whispered before kissing her head.
"L-l-love you t-too" she said weakly, her eyes getting heavy. "T-Tony..." he saw she was struggling to breath.
"Don't worry Hon, I know... I love you too... Wait for me up there alright?" He bent down by the side of the bed and kissed her lips softly. Maria nodded and smiled faintly.
"Tr-Troy?" He walked over.
"I'm here" he touched her hands that Gabriella was holding.
"L-look af-after G-G-Gabi for m-me" he smiled and looked at Gabriella.
"With all my life" he declared as Gabriella's tears slipped out again.
A few more minutes went by and then the machines beeped. Maria's breathing got ragged and unsteady and then she stopped making any noises. A nurse rushed in at the sound and tried to revive her but it was no use, she was gone.
"Time of death 6:00pm, Sunday 10th December" Gabriella cried hysterically at the announcement and Troy grabbed her and took her away from Maria. She hid her face in his chest as he tried to calm her down. He kissed her hair and held her tightly in his arms, his own eyes filling with tears.
Kyle's eyes filled with tears and he held his mom closer. He whispered things into her hair and closed his eyes. He didn't want to show anyone his tears, which was one thing about Kyle, he hated showing his feelings.
Tony stared at her body before leaving the room; he couldn't handle losing her after so little time. Gabriella looked up at Troy and he wiped her cheeks only for more tears to appear there.
Kyle walked over to his sister and best friend and hugged them. Troy and Gabriella each wrapped an arm around him and the three teenagers held each other close. It didn't matter that Troy wasn't family; he had spent enough time there through his childhood to be devastated by the news.
Ok so Maria didn't say long goodbyes to each of her loved ones but the few words she did speak spoke millions. She had managed to tell them all she loved them. They are the three most powerful words to tell someone and each of them knew she meant them with all her heart.
After a while they decided to leave the room but Gabriella hung back, she told them she wanted a moment and would catch up to them in a minute. The boys left and she walked over to her mother's body.
"Mami... I love you so much... At least now you are not suffering... I am going to miss you so much..." she cried. "Don't forget to say hi to daddy for me" she then kissed her forehead and left the room.
She was met by Troy, Kyle and Tony outside. She didn't know who to go to, who should she hug? Who needed her comfort? She knew she needed Troy's but what else?
"Shall we go home?" Troy said carefully. She nodded. "Are you coming man?" He asked Kyle.
"No... I'm going to go to Mom's" he winced.
"Call me if you need me" Gabriella whispered as she hugged him.
"Same to you sis" he kissed her head.
"Love you" she said.
"You too sis" they hugged one more time then Troy led Gabriella out of the hospital.
The whole car ride was silent. Troy didn't know what to say to make her feel better; he knew that at this moment nothing could make her feel better. She just had to deal with the fact that her mother was now gone and she had to grieve.
He parked in his parents' driveway and Gabriella didn't move. He turned to face her in his seat and reached out to brush a curl out of her face. She looked at him and he smiled sympathetically.
"I'm an orphan" she whispered.
"Oh baby come here" he pulled her across the gear shaft and into his lap where she cried once more. He stroked her hair softly as he whispered comforting words in her ear.
He got out of the car carrying her as she cried into the crook of his neck. He stroked her back and as he entered the house his parents saw him and their faces dropped. He walked past them, upstairs and lay Gabriella down on the bed.
She whimpered when he went to get home and clung harder to him. She kept crying and sobbing, begging him not to leave her. His heart broke in two and he got on the bed with her. He cradled her to him and promised he'd stay. He whispered to her, telling her it would all be ok, he'd help her through this and eventually her sobs subsided and she was asleep. He stayed with her for a while, in case she woke up, but then he realized his parents would be worried sick downstairs so he got up to go and fill them in on the tragedy.
Troy sighed as he entered the family room. His parents looked at him expectantly and his eyes filled with tears. He sat down on the sofa and put his head in his hands. Lucille sat at the side of her son and hugged him.
"Oh sweetie" she whispered.
"It was horrible Mom... She looked so weak... She was so defeated and when she went Gabriella fell apart" he said as he wiped his eyes. "I don't even know why I am crying... She wasn't my mom" Jack sat at the other side of his son and wrapped a reassuring arm around his shoulders.
"It's because you care son... About Maria and her family... But most of all you hate seeing Gabriella so upset" Jack explained.
"She is just so distraught... I have not seen her like this since..." he trailed off.
"Since Carlos?" His dad asked. Troy just nodded and then stood up.
"I just don't know what to do for her... How do I make the pain go away?" He asked his mom.
"This is one thing you can't make better" she smiled sympathetically. "Just make sure you are there for her when she needs you and that itself will make her feel better" she told him.
"Yeah it will" they heard a soft voice say. The three all looked towards the door and saw Gabriella. She was wearing one of Troy's hoodies and was playing with the sleeves.
"Come here" Troy held his arms open and she ran over to him. She threw herself in his embrace and clung to him tightly as she rested her head against his chest. "It's all going to be ok... I promise" he whispered into her hair before kissing her head softly.
"How do you know?" She asked looking up into his eyes.
"Because you have me... And mom and dad... You have Kyle and your friends... You are not alone and we are all going to be here for you..." he told her. She looked to Jack and Lucille who both smiled and nodded, agreeing to what their son had just said.
"You are a strong girl Gabriella, you will get through this" Jack stated. She felt her eyes tear up and she nodded. She then let go of Troy and walked over to Jack.
"C-can I have a hug?" She asked and he pulled her to him.
Troy watched as his father comforted his girlfriend and he felt proud and happy. Ok, so Gabriella didn't have any biological parents but as long as his parents where here she always had their shoulders to cry on.
"Thanks Jack" she whispered.
"Anytime" he smiled as she pulled away.
"I think I am going to go and lay down for a bit... I have a banging head ache" she sighed.
"I'll come with you babe" Troy announced.
"You don't have to" she smiled.
"I want to" he smiled and followed her out of the room.
Gabriella got in bed and snuggled deep into the covers. She pulled them back and a little and patted the spot where Troy sleeps. He smiled, slipped off his shoes and got into bed next to her. Gabriella then rested her head on his chest and sighed.
"I haven't said thank you yet" she quietly spoke.
"What for?" He asked as he stroked her hair.
"For being here for me" he smiled.
"I am always going to be here for you angel..." he murmured before placing a kiss on her head.
"I love you" she sat up a little so she could see his face.
"I love you too beautiful" he stroked her cheek softly and she leant into his touch.
"Do you think Kyle is ok?" She sighed.
"I think he will be pulling through like he does... I could call him though if you like? Just to make sure..." she nodded and Troy smiled.
He got his cell out of his jeans pocket and scrolled through his contacts until he saw Kyle's name. He hit the green button as Gabriella snuggled into his side and put her head on his shoulder. (Troy/Kyle)
"Hey man" Kyle answered.
"Hey dude... How you holding up?" He asked.
"I'm alright... Dealing with it... How is Gabs?" He wondered.
"Taking it one step at a time I think man... She had a nap when we got back and now she is just resting... I think all the crying and stuff as made her exhausted" Troy explained.
"Ok, well look after her" he warned.
"I always do" he smiled down at Gabriella.
"I'd say put her on but I don't think I can speak to her right now... Will you tell her I love her and I will come and see her tomorrow?" He asked his friend.
"Of course I will man... Speak to you later" he said.
"Alright, thanks man, speak later" Kyle said before hanging up.
Troy placed his cell on the night stand and smiled at Gabriella.
"He is fine... Dealing with it he says... He also told me to tell you he loves you and will come and see you tomorrow" she nodded.
"Ok, as long as he is ok" she sighed.
"I meant what I said downstairs... We will get through this... Together I promise" Gabriella smiled and kissed him softly.
"What would I do without you?" She murmured.
"You'll never have to find out" he smiled before kissing her. Gabriella kissed back and sighed.
"I really do love you" she declared.
"I know baby girl... I love you too" he smiled.
Troy woke up alone the following morning. He frowned and sat up, scratching his head sleepily as he yawned. He then got out of bed and grabbed some sweat pants to put over his boxers. He then went downstairs to find Gabriella. He entered the kitchen and saw her making pancakes.
"Smells good" she whipped round with the spatula in her hand.
"Jesus" she laughed.
"Sorry baby" he kissed her softly. "Why are you awake?" He asked.
"I just woke up... I tried getting back to sleep but I couldn't and I didn't wanna wake you so I decided to come and make us breakfast instead" he smiled.
"Are you ok?" He asked.
"Yeah..." she said slowly. "Why?"
"It's just yesterday you were so down and upset, which is understandable..." he added quickly. "And now you are happy?" She laughed.
"Mom wouldn't want me moping... She'd want me living my life while I still can... Plus it's much more fun being happy... I don't want you to think you have a depressed bitch for a girlfriend" she teased as she served the pancakes.
"Baby you know I don't think that..." He trailed off.
"I know, I was kidding honey" she kissed him softly and then ordered him to sit down and eat. He chuckled and did as he was told. Gabriella poured them both a fresh cup of coffee then sat across from him to eat her breakfast.
"Where are mom and dad?" He asked.
"They left about half an hour ago..." she smiled.
"Are you not going to school tomorrow?" He asked as he sipped some coffee.
"I don't know... I mean I am trying not to mope and cry and if I go to school I can guarantee Tay and Kels will fuss over me and I will break... I don't know if I can afford to miss any school though" she frowned.
"Babe, you are always way ahead of your class schedules... Plus they will give you some lee-way because of the reason" he explained.
"I guess... I might just see how I feel tomorrow morning" she stated.
"Good idea... Take things one day at a time" he smiled.
"Are the pancakes good?" She changed the subject.
"They are delicious baby..." he then lowered his tone. "Just like you" he winked and Gabriella blushed.
"Troy..." she said in a whiney tone.
"Sorry babe but its true... You are my favorite taste" she giggled.
"Charmer" she stuck her tongue out and he laughed.
"I am proud of you" he then said seriously.
"What for?" She frowned.
"Being like this... I know you too well baby so I know deep down all you want to do is cry for your loss... Just know you don't have to be brave in front of me ok?" She nodded and when she looked up from her plate her tears were back. "Oh baby girl" he got up and walked around to her. He hugged her and stroked her hair softly.
"It's just s-so h-hard..." she sobbed.
"I know princess... Let it out..." she clung to him and he kissed her head softly.
After a while Gabriella had calmed down and she pulled out of Troy's embrace. He wiped her cheeks and kissed her forehead softly. She smiled gratefully then he spoke.
"I am sorry for making you cry... I just don't think it is healthy for you to keep it all bottled up babe" she nodded.
"I know... I'm just scared that one day I will cry and I won't even be able to stop..." she admitted.
"I know baby... Just remember I am here and you can borrow my shoulder anytime" she giggled and nodded.
"Thanks Troy" she said softly.
"Anytime Ella" he kissed her once on the lips then started to clear away their empty plates and cups.
Gabriella smiled as she watched him. She was so lucky to have such a sweet and caring boyfriend. She always felt safe in his arms and knew no matter what happened in her life as long as she had him by her side she could deal with anything. When he was done clearing up the kitchen Gabriella walked over to him and kissed him softly.
"What was that for?" He asked with a smile as he wrapped his arms around her waist.
"For being you... Being there for me... I love you and I know I say that a lot but it's because I can't tell you just how much you mean to me" she declared lovingly. "You are my whole life and I know without you I wouldn't be able to handle this" she reached up to cup his cheek in her hand. "You are my world Troy Bolton and I can't wait to be your wife one day" she admitted as he smiled.
"I... wow... I urm don't know what to say" he laughed.
"You don't have to say anything... But will you do something for me?" He nodded.
"Anything" he leant his forehead on hers.
"Make love to me... Make the pain go away... Let me forget for a while that this is happening to me again..." she whispered before connecting their lips.
Troy kissed back and lifted her up as she wrapped her legs around his waist. He then carried her towards the staircase and up to their bedroom. They pulled apart for air as he reached the top of the stairs and they just stared in each other's eyes, the windows to their souls.
Troy walked them to the bedroom, still gazing in her eyes, and opened the door. He pushed Gabriella up against it to close it and she kissed him again. He ran his hands under his T-Shirt she was wearing and removed his lips from hers to discard of the item. Gabriella ran her hands down his bare chest and he shivered.
"I love you" she whispered.
"I love you" he repeated before kissing her again.
A few hours later Gabriella was laying half on Troy and half on the bed. Both were sweaty from their previous activity and were in the blissful state that comes after sex. Gabriella was drawing imaginary patterns on his chest as he stroked the bottom of her back.
"Thank you" she whispered, not wanting to ruin the silence.
"What for?" He said in the same tone.
"Helping me to forget it all for a while... For loving me... I know that as long as I have you I will be ok and I will get through this" She looked up when he didn't reply and she saw him smiling softly.
"You will always have me" he declared and she nodded before scooting up the bed a little so their heads were level. She rested her head on her pillow and Troy turned his head to look at her.
"I wouldn't want anything else" she smiled. Troy sent her his gorgeous smile back and turned onto his side to throw an arm over her waist as they talked.
"I'm glad you feel that way" she giggled.
"Like I'd want anything else" she stroked his face. "I just don't know what I am going to do without her... I know the last few months we haven't been talking but it doesn't mean I wanted this..." she sighed.
"Baby just because Maria is gone physically it doesn't mean she isn't here... She will always be here..." he placed a hand to her heart.
"I know" she nodded. "It's just... I can't get used to the thought that I am never going to see her face again or hear her voice" he pulled her to him and held her against his chest.
"It will be ok, we will get through this together" he murmured into her hair.
"I need to start planning the funeral" she stated.
"Do you need help with that?" She looked up and nodded.
"But I think it would be better if I got Kyle to help me" she said.
"I agree... But I am here if you need me" she nodded and kissed him.
"There is so much to do" she sighed.
"How about we get dressed and go downstairs then we can make a list of all the things that need doing and in what order... It will make it easier" she smiled.
"You are full of good ideas" she giggled.
"I always am baby" he chuckled before kissing her. "Come on we better get up" she groaned as he pulled her up and out of the bed.
An hour later the two were showered, dressed and sat in the family room. They had got round to making the list and Gabriella was right, there seemed to be a lot to do.
"Ok so you need to decide on flowers..." Troy started.
"Mom said she wanted lilies and roses" she stated.
"That makes it easier" he smiled and Gabriella nodded. "What about the music?" He asked.
"Mom said she wanted me to pick something" she sighed. "I want to pick something that is meaningful" she explained.
"Why don't you sing something for her?" He suggested.
"I don't know..." she trailed off.
"Baby, your mom loved your voice" he said softly.
"What if I'm not strong enough to do it though?" She hesitated.
"Well how about you take the music with you as well so if on the day you are too emotional you can just play the CD?" She nodded.
"Sounds like a good idea, can we go through music later to decide?" He nodded. "Because as well as that song we will need one to play as she is being carried into the church" she sighed.
"Ok, we'll sort music out later... What about readings? Did she say who she wanted to speak?" He asked.
"She said she wanted me and Kyle to say something... But if I do the song that can be instead of a reading or speech" Troy nodded. "She also said she wanted Tony to say something" she added.
"Ok, we'll let them know later" he stated.
"She wants the service to be at the same Church daddy's was and she wants to be buried as close to him as possible" Gabriella added.
"Well that is something you'll have to discuss with the priest" she nodded.
"Could we maybe go and do that today? I just want to make this as perfect as it can be for her" Troy smiled and kissed her softly.
"Of course baby girl" she smiled.
"Should I call Kyle and see if he wants to come?" Troy nodded and she got up to grab her cell phone.
A few minutes later Gabriella came back into the family room and sat by Troy. He smiled at her and she smiled back.
"Did you call him?" Troy asked as he held his arms open for a hug.
"Yeah... He said he doesn't think he is ready for it yet so we should just go and do it" she sighed as she cuddled up to him.
"That's understandable babe... Well I'll be there with you" she nodded and sighed.
"Shall we go?" She asked.
"Right now?" She nodded. "Sure, go get some shoes on baby and we'll go" she smiled and got off the sofa again.
As Gabriella went upstairs to grab some shoes and a jacket Troy slipped on his sneakers and grabbed the keys to Gabriella's car. He waited at the bottom of the stairs for her and when she came down he smiled and held out his hand. Gabriella gladly took it and followed him out of the house.
It was now 4:00pm and Troy and Gabriella were on their way home. After speaking to the priest about the grave position they went to the hospital to find out when Maria's body will be released for burial. To Gabriella's relief they didn't have to keep her mom for too long meaning that they could lay her to rest. One thing that was unnerving though is the burial was on the 14th December, yeah that's right on Gabriella's birthday.
"Baby are you ok?" Troy asked as he parked the car.
"My birthday Troy, why does it have to be then?" She asked looking at him.
"I don't know baby" he sighed as he kissed her hand.
"Can we not have it after that day?" She asked.
"Why don't I ring the hospital back and see?" He suggested.
"Would you?" He nodded. "Thanks" she smiled slightly.
When they entered the house Gabriella went for a lie down upstairs and Troy sighed. He picked up the house phone and dialed the hospital's number and followed the instructions to get to the correct department. (Troy/Hospital)
"Hi this is Troy Bolton, I am ringing up about the release of Maria Singleton's body" he spoke professionally.
"Ah yes Mr. Bolton what can we do for you?" He felt like laughing, they spoke like he was ringing for a happy reason.
"Does her body have to be released on the 14th? It's just that is her daughter Gabriella's birthday and I just don't think it would be very nice for her would it?" He explained.
"Just let me check the computers" Troy felt hopeful.
"Ok, thank you" he waited for a few minutes then heard the female come back on the phone.
"The 14th is the earliest we can release the body, you have a week after that until it has to be moved" he smiled.
"Thank you so much" he said.
"It's ok, was there something else?" The woman asked.
"No, that will be all thank you" he smiled as he hung up.
Troy walked upstairs and entered his bedroom to see Gabriella laying on the bed. She turned at the sound of his footsteps and looked at him questioningly.
"They said you have a week after the 14th" she smiled.
"Oh baby, thank you!" She jumped up and hugged him.
"It wasn't me" he laughed. "Does that make you feel a little better?" She nodded.
"Plus it gives use more time to plan everything" he nodded.
"When do you want it to be then?"
"Well I obviously don't want it on my birthday but it can't be too close to Christmas for the sake of everyone else" she explained.
"Yeah... So how about..." Troy thought and did some counting on his fingers. "The 19th December? It gives you five days after your birthday but gives everyone six days until Christmas to hopefully cheer up a little bit" he explained.
"Sounds perfect" she kissed him. "Should I run it by Kyle and Tony first though?" He nodded.
"I think you should, do you want to go around there? That way you can see Kyle too" she nodded.
"Yeah, will you call just to check they're in and stuff while I freshen up?" He nodded.
"Of course sexy" he kissed her and left the room to call his best friend as she got cleaned up.
Gabriella sighed as she entered her old house. She hadn't been here since the day her mom was admitted to hospital. She called out to whoever was home and heard Tony's voice from the family room. She entered it and saw him and Kyle watching football.
"Hey guys" she smiled.
"Gabriella, how you doing?" Tony got up and hugged her.
"I'm alright, I just came to discuss the funeral..." she trailed off as Tony sat back down. She and Troy sat on the opposite sofa and waited for a reply.
"Ok... Go ahead" he said turning the T.V off.
"Well, her body is ready to be released on the 14th..." she started and was cut off by Kyle.
"What? But that's your birthday!" He exclaimed.
"I know so we were talking and Troy came up with the idea of having the funeral on the 19th... That gives me time to celebrate my birthday as well as I can but gives others enough time to kind of cheer up a little before Christmas" she explained.
"Sounds like a good idea man" Kyle smiled at his friend.
"Obviously it is up to you lot though, I am just trying to help" Troy smiled.
"It's a good idea right Tony?" Gabriella asked.
"Yeah" he nodded.
"Ok, I have spoke to the priest and there is space next to dad's grave to have mom's with him" Gabriella said.
"What?" Tony asked.
"It's what mom wanted" Gabriella said. "She asked me to sort that out" she explained.
"Are you sure it was her idea? Or just your way of getting her with your dad again?" He said with hostility in his tone.
"No it isn't me! Mom and I have been planning her funeral since the day after I found out about her condition" she said a little angry.
"Fine" he huffed.
"Tony, mom and dad always said they'd be buried next to each other" Kyle sighed.
"Right whatever" he muttered.
"Moving on..." Gabriella said slowly. "The flowers she wants are lilies and roses... So as well as having arrangements of each I was thinking that some of us could carry a single flower to throw into the ground..." she started. "So me, Troy and Kyle could maybe have a lillie and then Tony, Jack and Lucille could have a rose?" Kyle nodded.
"Why should Troy and his parents get to do that?" Tony asked. "They aren't family" Gabriella sighed.
"Because Tony whether you like it or not they are like family to us because they were best friends with my parents... Stop making this so difficult it's not our fault that my mom wanted things you're not happy with!" She snapped.
"Ok I'm sorry" he sighed. "It's just hard planning this" he admitted.
"Well it is for us too so stop making it harder than it has to be" she said before turning to Kyle. "Mom wanted you to do a speech or a reading, something of your choice" he nodded.
"Ok, I can do that" he smiled.
"Tony she wanted you to as well" he nodded also.
"We need to pick music as well... A song to play as the coffin is being carried into the church" she explained.
"Ok, well how about 'To Where You Are' by Josh Groban?" Kyle asked. "She always loved that song" he added.
"That is a good idea... Isn't that more about saying goodbye to a partner though?" Gabriella asked.
"Hmmm I guess it is... Can you think of any Tony?" Kyle tried to include him.
"I'm not so good at stuff like this, do you mind if I just leave it to you two? You knew her your whole lives so you know what she'd like?" He stood up.
"If you're sure" Gabriella nodded.
"Yeah... I'll think of something to say" he sighed before leaving and going upstairs.
"Ok... So a song..." Kyle said.
"Hmmm..." Gabriella thought.
"What about 'Please Remember' by Leanne Rhymes?" Troy suggested.
"That's a good song" Kyle nodded.
"Hmmm... That's a good idea babe" Gabriella smiled at her boyfriend.
"Are you saying something at the funeral sis?" Kyle asked.
"I don't know whether I am yet... She wanted me to but if you and Tony are speaking it might get a bit boring if that's the right word to use... So Troy had the idea of me singing for her" she announced.
"She would love that" Kyle nodded.
"I am going to see how I feel on the day though" he smiled.
"That's ok sis" he got up and hugged her. "You're pulling through though yeah?" She nodded.
"Your best friend is a big help" she smiled at Troy.
"Good" Kyle laughed punching Troy's arm jokingly.
"Well I think that's everything" Gabriella sighed.
"If not just call me and we'll sort it out together ok?" Kyle told her.
"Ok, well we'll get off; call if you need me ok?" Kyle nodded.
"Love ya sis" he hugged her and kissed her cheek when she was standing.
"Love you too Kyle" she whispered.
Kyle gave Troy a man hug before Troy and Gabriella left to go home. Once they were in the car Gabriella let out a big sigh and rested her head back. When she got home she needed to call the priest and confirm the date for the service.
A few hours later Gabriella was sat in bed, watching 'Twilight' as she was on the laptop browsing. She was looking at dresses on the internet when Troy entered the room with two steaming mugs of hot chocolate.
"Thought you might like this" Troy gave it to her and she smiled.
"Thanks babe" she sipped a little bit and it tasted so good. "You make the best hot chocolates" she complimented as he got undressed.
"I know" he laughed.
"Big head" she mumbled as she placed her cup on the night stand and carried on browsing on the net.
"You love my big head" he said as he climbed into bed beside her.
"More than anything baby" she smiled and leant down to kiss him before looking at the T.V.
"Twilight again? Really?" Troy asked.
"Shut up, I don't whine when you want to watch the Rocky films again" he laughed.
"Ok" she giggled. "What you looking at?" He peered over her shoulder at the laptop. "Clothes? You really think you need more of those?" He questioned.
"It's my birthday soon... I will need something new for if I go anywhere" she smiled.
"You have hundreds of dresses babe" Troy said before sipping his drink.
"Well I want another" she shrugged and he chuckled.
"Alright well pick one and I'll buy it you as one of your presents" she smiled.
"Really?" He nodded. "Thanks babe because I actually can't afford one anyway" she giggled and he rolled his eyes.
"I assumed as much" he teased as he kissed the side of her head.
Gabriella laughed knowing he was right. She then turned her attention back to the movie as Troy took the laptop off her to check his emails about college work and stuff. Gabriella rested her head on Troy's shoulder and he wrapped an arm around her.
When the movie was over Gabriella turned the T.V off and then looked at Troy. He smiled at her and closed the laptop, placing it on the floor by the bed. Gabriella then climbed onto him so she was straddling him.
"Hello there" he smiled.
"Hey" she whispered.
"What you doing?" He asked as she smiled.
"Sitting on my boyfriend, got a problem with that?" She asked before placing soft kisses on his neck.
"Hmmm... Not at all" he murmured and she giggled.
"You know I was thinking..." she whispered as she ran her hands down his toned chest. "While your home..." she paused to kiss his lips. "We should really be making the most of this" she kissed him again and Troy happily kissed back.
He ran his hands under his T-Shirt she had adopted for bed and he slowly brought it up her body. Gabriella pulled her mouth from his for him to slip the article of clothing off her body. He smirked when he saw she already had no bra on.
"No bra huh?" He winked.
"I knew this would happen" she whispered in his ear.
Troy laughed before he kissed her again. As his mouth moved with hers his hands caressed her breasts causing her to moan in his mouth. Troy kissed from her lips and down her neck, biting and sucking as he did so. Gabriella pulled away and looked in his eyes.
"What?" He asked.
"N-nothing" she smiled.
"You sure?" She nodded and kissed him again. She then placed a hand down his boxers and wrapped her hand around his member. She slowly started to stroke him and he pulled away from the kiss and groaned.
"How does that feel?" She whispered in his ear.
"Great" he moaned.
She smiled and started to pull his boxers down; Troy lifted his hips to help her and then smiled when she threw them across the room. She then placed soft kisses down his chest and further still.
Troy groaned and closed his eyes when her mouth came in contact with him. He found her head with his hands and ran them through her long locks. He then begged her to stop.
"Why?" She asked innocently.
"If you don't it will be over way quicker than we both want it to be" he chuckled.
"Ok baby" she came back up his body and kissed him softly as she removed her panties. She then pulled away and positioned herself above him.
"Wait are you ready?" He asked.
"Baby I am ready whenever I lay eyes on you" he smiled and held her hips softly in his hands as she lowered herself onto him. "Oh my..." she moaned.
"Oh god baby" Troy groaned in return, gripping her hips firmer.
"Mmmm" she moaned, moving faster. "Does that feel good baby?" She whispered in his ear before nibbling his lobe.
"Oh yeah" he groaned.
Gabriella moved a little faster and rolled her hips forward every time she came down. This caused Troy to groan louder so Gabriella kissed him to quieten him down.
After a while their peaks started to show. Troy started thrusting up into her as she continued to ride him. Gabriella gripped Troy's shoulders and closed her eyes, throwing her head back the faster she went.
"Oh my god... I'm cumin' baby" she moaned.
"M-me too" he managed to say.
"I love you" she looked in his eyes.
"I love you too" he smiled. They then kissed and just as their lips met Troy exploded, spilling his seed inside Gabriella as her walls tightened around him and milked him.
A while later it was taking all of Gabriella's strength not to fall asleep. After the first round of love making they cuddled for a while and stole innocent kisses, these however soon led to more passion filled kisses and that led to another round of love making.
So now she was exhausted but didn't want to fall asleep and lose the amazing feelings she felt after sex with Troy. She yawned for the fifth time and Troy chuckled.
"Baby go to sleep" he whispered, stroking her hair.
"I don't want to" she said stubbornly.
"But you're tired" she looked up at him and smiled.
"I don't want this moment to end" she whispered.
"Baby girl we can re-live this moment every day that we are together... Which means we have years and years to be like this" Gabriella smiled.
"I love you" she said before kissing him softly.
"I love you too" he smiled. "Now get some sleep" she nodded and snuggled into him as close as she could.
"Goodnight Troy" she sighed, her eyes getting heavy.
"Night princess... Sweet dreams" he kissed her hair and after only a few minutes she was asleep. Troy smiled and settled down to sleep himself.
Gabriella was dealing with a hard time right now but he knew she would be ok. She was strong, she was brave but most of all she was loved and as long as she had the people who loved her here he knew she would make it through this tragedy.
So... How was this? I hope it was ok... I know the goodbyes weren't long but as I said she managed to say the three most important words... I love you!
How will the funeral go? Will Gabriella be able to sing? Or will she not have the strength? Find out next time:)
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xxx Paige xxx