CHAPTER 26: A GOOD TIME
A/N: Just a warning, this chapter gets a little hot and heavy and there is some talk about sexual things at the end, but there is nothing graphic.
"Baby girl." Gabriella turned around and saw Troy in the doorway of her bedroom. She couldn't help but smile widely.
"Hey," she smiled, standing up. "What's up?"
"Well," he said placing his hands on her waist. "There is a party tomorrow night, kind of a farewell before everyone goes on Winter Break, I was wondering if you wanted to go."
"But I don't go to East," she replied.
"So? You're my girlfriend, friends with the team and Ashley, you are more than welcome to come. I already talked to them about it. Ashley even invited you to sleep over and get ready in her dorm beforehand," he replied.
"Oh so I see what this is about. You want to see me in a mini dress again," she said with a teasing smile and he blushed.
"Actually it was her idea, but it's definitely a bonus for me," he replied and she laughed.
"Ok, I'll come. I just need to ask my parents," she replied.
"Done. I already asked your mom. She's perfectly fine with it," he replied and she smiled. "I have a surprise for you too."
"Oh really," she flirted.
"Yep."
"Well now I'm really excited," she replied. He smiled and gave her a light kiss.
THE NEXT DAY
Maria dropped Troy off at Brett's dorm and then Gabriella at Ashley's. However, as soon as her car was out of sight Troy made his way to his old dorm. Unknown to Gabriella and Maria his backpack was filled with more than overnight clothes. He walked into his old room, which was completely empty, except from some school supplies on the desk. He still had access to it, in case he needed a place to study or rest during the school day. He immediately got to work.
A few hours later the basketball team was in Brett and Mike's dorm room pre-gaming. Their room was bigger, considering they were seniors, and if you wanted to you could pay extra for a bigger room. It was a suite with a little living room and they both had their own room. Unlike the rest of the team, Troy had yet to have a sip of alcohol. He wanted to wait until Gabriella arrived for he didn't want to drink if she didn't want to. Finally a few girls opened the door to the room. It was Ashley, Leila, and Gabriella. Troy's jaw hit the floor as soon as he saw Gabriella. It was a white tube top dress, much more simple and casual than the ones she wore in Miami, but she still looked amazing. (pic in profile) She giggled at Troy's reaction and Ashley smiled.
"Wow," he said coming up to her and placing his hands on her waist. She giggled and he gave her a light kiss.
"Hmm, no alcohol on your breath. Shocking," she said and he laughed.
"I didn't want to drink if you weren't going to," he replied and she smiled.
"How about we just don't get wasted," she suggested.
"Sounds like a plan," he replied before kissing her again. After he pulled away, he took hold of her hand and led her towards their friends.
"Ashley Neilson!" Brett exclaimed.
"What?" she asked.
"You corrupted Gabriella!" he exclaimed and they laughed.
"She needed it," Ashley replied and Gabriella blushed. "And come on. She looks hot." Brett turned her head towards her.
"Eyes forward please," Troy said and they all laughed again.
A few hours later, Gabriella was sitting on Troy's lap on the couch. They were both just a little tipsy, unlike the others. Gabriella was glad that she didn't receive any glares from the girls.
"Ready for your surprise?" Troy said in her ear. She smiled and nodded, and he smiled back. They both stood up, and Troy immediately slipped his hand into hers. They said their goodbyes before leaving.
"Where are we going?" Gabriella asked as they walked out of the building.
"If I told you it wouldn't be a surprise," Troy replied. "Now put this on." He handed her a blindfold.
"Are you serious?"
"Yep."
"Ok," she replied before putting it on. Troy then led her to his old building and eventually to his old room. He opened up the door and guided her in.
"One second…ok, you can take it off now," he said and she did. As soon as she saw what was in front of her, she gasped. The beds were pushed together, so it was a now a full size bed and had a comforter and a few pillows on it. There were Christmas lights hanging around the room.
"Troy…" she said in shock.
"Do you like it?" he asked nervously.
"I love it," she replied and smiled. "But why?"
"Well we haven't been able to spend that much time alone, with every thing that has been going on, and I wanted to be able to do this without worrying about being caught," he replied before giving her a passionate kiss. She immediately responded, kissing him back. He led her over to the bed, and he gently placed her on it. Breaking the kiss briefly she slid back so she was leaning against the pillows. He immediately crawled on top of her. He began to stoke her side, and removed his lips from hers and began kiss her neck. He couldn't help but smile as she let out a soft sigh. His hand moved down to her thigh and began to travel up, eventually pushing her dress up a little bit. She tensed up at this.
"Troy…wait," she said and he immediately froze and looked at her.
"What?"
"I'm not ready for sex yet," she replied.
"I know," he replied, still a little confused. "Did you think I didn't know that?" Her eyes moved to his hand that was still under the hem of her dress. He immediately removed it.
"I'm sorry baby…I just…I didn't mean it like that," he replied and she nodded. He then placed his lips on hers.
"What did you mean by it?" she asked, pulling away. He sighed and pushed himself up a little bit.
"I'm sorry, I just wanted to make you feel good. I should have talked to you about it first. Damn I'm such an idiot," he said frustrated to himself, getting off of her and sitting next to her.
"Troy…" she started.
"No. Now I'm one of those guys who tried to get his girlfriend to go farther than she is ready for," he said, clearly angry with himself.
"I never said I wasn't ready to go farther. I just said I wasn't ready for sex," she replied and he looked at her in shock.
"Are you sure?" he asked and she nodded.
"Don't you remember I said I wanted to know what it was like to have a physical component in a relationship," she replied.
"Yeah, but I feel like I'm pressuring you."
"No. You're not. I promise," she replied, maneuvering herself so she was straddling him.
"Promise me, if you feel uncomfortable you will tell me to stop," he said.
"Ok," she smiled, before kissing him again. He immediately responded and pushed her down softly, so she was lying down and he was on top of her again. He stroked her sides before placing his hand under dress again. He ran his hands up and down her sides, giving her chills, leading her to let out a soft sigh.
A LITTLE WHILE LATER
"We're gonna need to figure out how to have more nights like this," Gabriella said as she laid on top of Troy, now clad in one of his t-shirts and his basketball shorts.
"Won't we be sharing a room in Aspen?" he asked back.
"No, the house we rent has 3 bedrooms," she replied and he groaned, making her giggle.
"I guess I am just gonna have to start sneaking into your room then," Troy said flirtatiously.
"I guess so," she smiled and he laughed.
"And at least your mom doesn't enforce the open door rule," he said.
"Yeah," she laughed. He kissed the top of her head before hugging her tighter. Before they knew it they were fast asleep.
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The next morning Gabriella went to Ashley's room to pick up her overnight bag and so her mom would think she slept over there.
"So how was it," Ashley asked suspiciously. Gabriella giggled and blushed. "Oh my god, how far did you guys go?"
"Ashley!" Gabriella exclaimed embarrassed.
"What?" she asked in a high-pitched tone and Gabriella rolled her eyes. "Come on Gabs."
"He felt me up. That's it," she replied, not making eye contact with her.
"You're so lying!" Ashley exclaimed.
"No, I'm not!" Gabriella said in a high-pitched tone, her face now bright red.
"Yes you are! You didn't look me in the eye and you're bright red!" Ashley exclaimed and Gabriella glared at her. "He fingered you, didn't he!"
"Yes," Gabriella groaned, giving in. "Happy?"
"Not until you tell me how it was!"
"No," Gabriella said sternly.
"That good, huh?" Ashley said with a smile on her face.
"Shut up," Gabriella replied and Ashley squealed. "I'm leaving."
"Ok," Ashley said with a knowing smile.
"I hate you," Gabriella said trying not laugh, getting up and leaving.
"Uh huh," she smiled. Gabriella shook her head and laughed, and Ashley laughed as well, before Gabriella left. She couldn't help but smile as she walked out of the building, thinking about that fact that even though they had moved forward sexually, it was still extremely romantic, leading their relationship to move forward emotionally as well. He had been so gentle and careful with her. He would ask her permission to take a piece of clothing and made sure she was comfortable before he did anything. It was such an unexpected feeling, but she loved every minute of it. Her smile widened as she saw her mom's car, with Troy in the front seat.
"Hey," she smiled, getting in. Troy couldn't help but smile at the sight of his girlfriend.
"Hi sweetie, did you have fun?" Maria asked.
"Yeah, lots," she replied as Maria drove off. Troy looked up at Gabriella through the rearview mirror and winked, making her giggle. Yeah, she definitely had a good time.
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