Hi everyone, another weekend is here so I've decided to update. I'm sorry my updates are so irregular right now, its school! I'm in the most important year of my life, Sixth form, and there's a lot of hard work to do right now so you'll have to have some patience with me, okay??
As I said before, there will be drama soon…Ooooohh, the dreaded drama lol so you'll all have to wait and see what goes on. I personally can't wait…I hope you all enjoy.
34 DAYS UNTIL HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3! WOO!
By the way, this chapter is dedicated to GrayxFreak who is writing an amazing story dedicated to me called 'Hello' I'm loving it so far. You guys should go and check it out, it's absolutely fantastic! Please, I'm begging you, go give the girl reviews! :D xxx
Chapter 23 – Pillow Talk
WEEKS had passed! Time had changed! The relationship between Gabriella, Troy and Katie had grown and altered into so much more than it had been before. They were happier than they had been before, a true family.
Gabriella enjoyed playing 'Mom' because she was so needed by her husband and child. She absolutely loved getting up in the morning and fixing breakfast for them and then helping Katie get ready for school and walking her there. She liked fixing Troy's lunch and then making love with him at night…everything just seemed to have worked out for the best.
She was sitting there in the garden with Katie, playing with the box of Lego they had bought earlier that day. Katie was trying to build a house whilst Gabriella was making the trees to go in the Lego garden. It was great fun…a real Mother/Daughter activity but it made Gabriella think guiltily…what of her own Mother?
Maria Montez was living at the far end of Albuquerque…alone. Gabriella blinked back a few tears and sighed. She had been selfish not to think of her, not to even remember to visit her. Gabriella didn't even know whether Katie had gotten to know her over the years, it had not been something she had though to ask Troy over the months she had been back with them.
Slowly Gabriella calculated how long she had been back, thinking hard as she worked out the days and weeks in her head. She gasped; she had been home for almost nine months (I'm making it up there guys) and not even once, not during one second of the day had she thought of her darling Mother and what had become of her. Gabriella felt...once again, the worst person on earth.
"Mommy, look! I'm almost finished!" Katie cried out with utter elation holding up her Lego house proudly, she saw the blank expression on her Mother's face and frowned, "Mommy? Are you okay?"
Gabriella shook away the memories and thoughts from her mind and concentrated on Katie, "Oh, sorry sweetie. I wasn't listening, 'she took the little house in her hands and smiled broadly, "Well that is amazing. Look, you even got the windows in." And Gabriella lifted it up and peered through the small square hall.
Katie grinned showing a mouthful of pearly white teeth, pleased with her mother's approval.
"Are you finished with the trees?" Katie queried.
Gabriella held up the supposed trees and Katie giggled, "Mommy, they don't like trees at all, 'they were mere green and brown blobs, "maybe I'd better help you make them."
Gabriella chuckled, "I think that's a good idea."
Together they settled down to make the garden for the house and Gabriella for a while forgot about the worries that had suddenly consumed her that morning.
CHAD, Jason and Zeke had decided to join Troy that afternoon to play basketball. The women had all gone shopping with the children and it wasn't something that the guys wanted to get involved in. Ryan and Robin were going to spend the day together, Robin wasn't feeling very well and Ryan was concerned about her. The guys were happy for the day to themselves but at the end of the basketball match they were all drained.
"We…we really need…to…to get fit." Zeke gasped collapsing on the ground, sweat burning all over his body. Luna wagged her tail brightly, got up from beside Patches who was sleeping against her and came over to lick him affectionately. (Luna and Patches are the puppies, remember?)
"You got that buddy." Jason agreed panting like a dog; he fell into a nearby deck chair.
Chad tried to act nonchalant, stretching his arms over his head with ease, "I'm not even breaking a sweat."
"Oh yeah, 'Troy smirked, "That's why you've got giant wet patches under your arms."
The group burst into laughter and Chad scowled at them all, turning his back in shame.
It was true, none of them were as young as they once were and although they were all spectacular basketball players they just weren't as good as they were before. It brought a sadness about them all.
"I really miss basketball." Troy said.
"Yeah, feeling you can do anything. Faking right, scoring, hearing the cheerleaders screaming, encouraging." Zeke nodded.
"Yeah and I'm not even that good at passing anymore, my arm still aches and since the accident with the ladder it's never been the same." Chad sighed. About four years ago Taylor had decided that she wanted the windowpanes of the house painting a nice yellow colour. Chad had gotten right to it and had been doing a fine job. When he was fixing the last window at the top left of the house the ladder he had been standing on had slipped and he had gone crashing to the ground, breaking his right arm and shoulder…his arm always held some kind of weakness from then on in.
"We're all struggling with the concept that we're not as young as we once were Chad. We all feel it." Jason said compassionately trying to pull an excited Luna off of Zeke who was struggling to breathe under her bulky little form.
"I wonder if the women feel it. Gabriella never shows any sign of tiring. She's always lively, ready to take on any challenge." Troy said shaking his head.
"Taylor's the same, 'Chad laughed, "she doesn't seem to notice how tired I get though she's staring to slow down a little now that she's pregnant again."
"Might as well admit it, we're old men." Zeke joked.
Troy patted him on the back, "Not yet my friend, not yet."
At that moment Jason's phone started ringing, he ran over and rooted around for it in his bag, "it's here somewhere, 'he muttered to himself as the others went over to the table for some lemonade that Gabriella had set out for them before she had left to go shopping, "ah, here it is."
He flicked open the lid, "Hello."
The guys all looked over and listened to Jason.
"What? Now? Really?"
The friends all exchanged confused looks and moved closer to Jason trying to listen.
"Yeah sure, we'll be right there. Alright, look buddy calm down. Everything is going to be just fine. Yes. We're on our way…and…yes we'll tell the girls. See you soon." Jason said and he flipped down his phone and looked to the friend's jubilantly.
"What's going on?" Zeke asked.
"Robin's in labour." Jason exclaimed.
"What?" All the friends demanded in unison.
"Yep, she's in labour. We got to get down to the hospital and call the girls along the way. Come on guys." Jason laughed and forgetting everything they all ran through the garden as quick as their legs could carry them.
Troy grabbed Luna and Patches and placed them in the kitchen before grabbing his own phone to call Gabriella and the girls. Robin was having her baby!
THE group had been sitting in the hospital for what seemed like hours though it wasn't really. The guys had arrived and had sat outside the delivery room for about half an hour hearing Robin's frantic, painful screams. Ryan had come to see them once; his face had been translucently pale. He had looked both excited and petrified, the friends had seen the way his body had trembled and quaked and they all knew that this was to be the most important day in Ryan's life. The day his baby was going to be born.
"Where are the girls?" Jason asked anxiously.
"They'll be here. Don't worry." Troy said as Robin's shriek filled the air again.
"Their taking their time." Zeke said, fretful, the men were all terrified and they would all feel a lot better when their wives were with them, to comfort them.
Another scream filled the air, alarmed and frightened. Robin's pain was evident within her voice, the friends could tell she was exhausted simply from her cry and they all felt for her, they all wished they could comfort her and Ryan who was probably having a right earful from her at that precise moment in time.
"Oh gosh, I hope Taylor doesn't go through this." Chad grumbled closing his eyes, vaguely remembering Monique's birth and the way she had squeezed his hand so violently he had though his fingers were going to snap in half.
"You've got it all to look forward to." Zeke muttered sardonically.
"TROY!" Came a frantic cry, the group looked up and found their wives and children running towards them all breathless and looking nervous.
"Gabriella." Troy said with relief, he stood and welcomed her into his arms kissing her forehead softly, taking in her scent and feeling at ease again.
"How is Robin?" Taylor asked as she handed Monique over to Chad, she kissed her husband in greeting and looked about expectantly.
"She's still in there, 'Jason answered, and for good measure it seemed, Robin shrieked again and the friends winced at the sound, "she should be fine though I can't say the same for Ryan." He added with a chuckle.
"Mommy, 'Camden muttered against Sharpay's side, it was very rare that the twin's talked, they were always wrapped up in their own little world and too absorbed in each other to take much notice in anyone else, Sharpay looked a little surprised but wrapped her arms around her little one tighter and smiled, affectionately, "who is scweaming?"
"Hush now darling. It's just Auntie Robin."
"What wrong with Auntie Wobin?" Cameron asked from her other side, his lip trembling.
"She's just a little ill baby, 'Sharpay turned to Taylor and sighed shaking her head, "the children shouldn't be hearing this. It's not fair on them."
"Your right. Maybe someone should take them to the park or something." Taylor nodded.
"I'll take them!" All the men said at once and the women laughed.
"Zeke, Jason, 'Kelsi said softly, "you take them."
The pair nodded and gathered up the children, "Come on Hallie, 'Jason said, "let's go to the park."
"We'll phone you as soon as the baby is here." Sharpay said.
"Alright." Zeke replied kissing her chastely on the lips before taking Monique's hand and leading her down the ward with Katie following close behind, encouraging Cameron along with her.
Gabriella looked at Troy, her face clouding over with confusion, thinking about her Mother again…
AFTER what truly was hours Ryan stepped out of the maternity ward looking deliriously happy. He was grinning so broadly that he would make even a Cheshire cat look grumpy. He was removing his scrub as he greeted the friends, his smile brightening the room.
"How's Robin?" Gabriella asked standing.
"She's fine, she's beautiful." Ryan replied, sounding dazed.
"The baby?" Kelsi asked anxiously.
"Perfect…he is perfect!"
"He? It's a boy?" Zeke laughed cheerfully.
"It's a boy!" Ryan exulted and the group suddenly swarmed about him, hugging him, congratulating him, shaking his hand, the celebration was a sight!
"Can we see Robin and the baby?" Taylor questioned.
"Sure, come on in." Ryan nodded and he opened the door and the group all started trailing in. Troy turned to Gabriella smiling.
"Come on." He encouraged gently.
"I'll be there in a sec; I'm going to call the others. Let them know." She answered.
She flipped open her phone and began dialling Zeke's number quickly, though her mind wasn't really in the call or the celebration. Gabriella was still thinking deeply of her Maria and what she was doing at that specific moment in time…
THE celebration had gone well that day. The friends had all gathered around Robin happily and had been introduced to Maximus Michael Evan's (Maxi) for short of course. He was a beautiful little baby, so innocent and sweet wrapped up in an exhausted Robin's arms.
The day had been wonderful. (I'm not going to go on with much else about the baby because I'm absolutely knackered and I have to finish off my homework.)
Gabriella and Troy were getting ready for bed, it was late and Katie was already asleep in her room. The couple were tired, completely ready to sleep. Gabriella was brushing her hair as Troy came up behind her and kissed her neck lovingly.
"You've been kind of quiet today." He whispered.
"It's been a long day. Don't you think?" Gabriella replied.
"A long day but a great day. Little Maxi sure is something isn't he? Did you see Ryan, he was burning with pride." Troy said, he removed the brush from Gabriella and placed it down on the bathroom window, leading her through to the bedroom, "come on. Bedtime."
They climbed into bed and faced each other in the darkness. Their hands connected and they were smiling at one another affectionately. Troy leaned across and kissed Gabriella tenderly.
"What's up?" He asked her.
"I've been thinking." Gabriella exclaimed.
"About what?" Troy queried.
Gabriella sighed and moved in closer to him, she nestled her head into his chest and smiled, "My Mother."
"Maria? What about her?" Troy asked, interested.
"Does she still live in Albuquerque?" She questioned.
"Yes. Katie and I go and visit her sometimes." Troy answered.
Gabriella sat up, suddenly alert, her insides were churning, "Really?"
"Yes. I think you'd better see her yourself. I completely forgot about her, I've been too wrapped up in having you to myself." Troy joked.
Gabriella eased back down into the bed and allowed Troy to place his arms around her waist. He rested his head on her shoulder, pressing his cheek against her's. Gabriella enjoyed the proximity and sighed happily.
"I think I'll go and see her tomorrow. It would be the right thing to do, wouldn't it?" She offered.
"Yes. If you want, Katie and I could come with you." Troy replied.
"I…I don't know yet. I don't know how Mom will react to seeing me again. Troy…what did she think…of me when I left?" Gabriella asked anxiously.
There was silence for a moment. Troy placed his hand under her pyjama shirt and caressed the softness of her skin. Gabriella groaned at his gesture, comforted by his need to love her.
"She was angry Gabriella which was understandable. You left…without even telling her why or coming to say goodbye. She couldn't get her head around your decision, 'Troy said and then his voice took a more cheerful tone, "but she loves Katie! She always boasts about how she had more of your features. She calls her 'the little Latina' or 'her little Latina' it's really quite adorable."
"I'm looking forward to seeing her again." Gabriella smiled.
"She'll be happy to see you too." Troy whispered.
They lay once again in silence, listening to each other's breathing. It was a nice sound, the ease of their patience breaths, the way their bodies fitted together like the perfect jigsaw puzzle. It went on until Troy finally spoke.
"I've been thinking too." He told her.
"Huh?" Gabriella frowned.
"I'd like to get a job." Troy said.
Gabriella turned in his arms and looked up at him curiously, his eyes were blazing boldly and Gabriella held back the need to rip his shirt off of him and kiss him with every need in her tiny body.
"What job?"
"Well, the guys and I were playing basketball this morning and it really got me thinking…maybe I could get a job in East High. Like my Dad did when we were younger." Troy explained.
"That's a great idea, 'Gabriella agreed nodding "is the job open?"
"I think so. If I remember correctly the coach retired two weeks ago and they've been looking for someone to fill the spot." Troy answered.
"Well I think it's an amazing idea and I support you all the way." Gabriella said playing with the hair at the nape of Troy's neck.
Troy chuckled, "I'm glad. Besides when Katie starts at East High I can keep an eye on all those sex crazed boys."
Gabriella laughed and smacked his chest playfully, "Come on you, enough pillow talk. Sleep."
Troy kissed Gabriella's forehead lovingly and smiled as she nuzzled in deeply against him.
"Goodnight. I love you."
"I love you too." Came her reply and they settled down, not knowing what was to happen tomorrow, not knowing what was to come for them soon…
Ooooohh, hope you liked it guys. I was quite disappointed with this chapter for some reason. I really hated it. I'm also giving Troy the job for the coach because many of you asked about Troy's job which he never had. He gave up his work after Gabriella left to take care of Katie full time. He would've got money from the government for being a single, unemployed parent. Now however, that Gabriella is back he wants to work again. I hope you understand me! :D xxxx
Anyway, the next chapter…here's a preview…
Show's Gabriella standing in the doorway with Troy and Katie at her side…
Maria Montez: Gabriella?
Flashes to Maria's stunned face.
Gabriella, whispering: Hi Mom.
That is the preview. The next chapter is called 'Mother Dearest' and I hope you'll look out for it and enjoyed this chapter. Please, review and tell me what you think. I myself was pretty disappointed with the chapter.
Hope you're all looking forward to the drama that is coming up in the next…I don't know…two chapter's!
xoxMusicalxox/Si xxx