Today was the day all the seniors at school were anticipating. Today was prom, and for some people, it was the most important night of their entire lives. For Troy and Gabriella, it wasn't as magnificent. The best night in both of their lives was when Jacob was born, and neither of them could deny it. But still, knowing that tonight was prom made both their stomachs tinkle with butterflies, and their hearts swoon, maybe a little more than they should. They both knew that tonight was going to be special.

Fiddling nervously with his thumbs, Troy kept glancing up to the clock, located on the wall of the Montez house. He was eagerly awaiting for Gabriella to descend from the staircase, so he could see how beautiful she looked. He felt his heart in his throat.

Putting a hand over his coat pocket, Troy felt the small lump under his fingers, and sighed. Tonight was the night that Troy Bolton would ask Gabriella Montez to be his wife, and he, Gabriella, and Jacob, would become a real family, like it was meant to be. He just hoped she said yes.

"I'm coming down now, okay? Don't laugh, please." Gabriella's voce echoed down the stairs, and into Troy's ears.

Troy chuckled. "You'll look fine, Gabriella."

He heard her sigh. "No, I still have some of the baby fat."

Troy laughed at her response, but stopped suddenly when he heard her heels clinking across the hardwood floors. Then, just on time, Gabriella slowly started to walk down the stairs, and she looked magnificent. Her hair was loose over her face, the curls falling gracefully down her back, and shaping her face perfectly. Her dress -strapless, and Champaign colored- fit her figure perfectly, getting tight under the bust, then fitting into a perfect puff. Troy had to fight to retain consciousness.

"See, I told you I look like a dork," she whined.

Shaking his head, Troy said, "No, no, no. You look absolutely... gorgeous," He quickly grabbed a hold of her hand, and spun her in a neat circle, watching as the dress flew out from her body, than floated back in, "And as for the baby fat, I see none. You look the same as you did before you had Jacob."

Gabriella clicked her fingers, "Speaking of Jacob, is your mom taking him tonight?"

Troy nodded, "Yes, she has him all night. Don't worry, tonight is for you and me."

"Okay, I just feel guilty leaving him with your mom while we are out."

He smiled. "This is your high school prom. Trust me, my mom doesn't mind one bit. She adores Jacob."

"Yeah, I guess you're right."

"Of course I am."

Gabriella laughed as Troy guided her outside. A limo was waiting for them, all their friends waiting for them inside. Once outside, Troy opened the limo door for Gabriella, and she gracefully got inside, Troy following behind her.

"Hey, everyone." she greeted warmly, taking a seat next to Troy. Everyone waved happily, the smiled evident on their faces. They all looked so happy, so carefree, and so... normal. It was scary, considering Troy had a lump in his throat, nervous for the fact that later on tonight, would be the moment of truth.

"Gabriella, you look fabulous!" Sharpay squealed. She was wearing a hot pink halter dress, her blonde hair tucked neatly in a bun. Zeke was sitting next to her, a pink tie wrapped around his next, tied to perfection. Sharpay must have picked that out.

"You all look great, too!" Gabriella giggled.

Taylor was wearing a purple dress, a shawl fell over her shoulder, and she held a black clutch purse in her hands. Beside her, Chad was wearing a simple black suit and tie, looking very professional.

Everyone looked... wonderful, absolutely stunning.

They arrived at the hotel ballroom fifteen minutes later, and quickly hurried to make their way inside. In the ballroom was decorated beautifully, with lights and balloons dancing across the room. It was dark, but still light enough so everyone could see where they were going. It looked like they were the last to enter, because everyone else was already up, and dancing, some even sitting at the tables, talking among themselves. But, as soon as they stepped into the center, it seemed like all eyes were on Troy and Gabriella. Of course they would be the topic of gossip no doubt, considering the birth of their son just months before. Everyone was curious as to how the baby was doing, and if Troy and Gabriella were still together.

"May I have this dance, Gabriella?" Troy asked, tiring to face the beauty next to him. She giggled, and placed a peiti hand into his. He guided through the dance, his hips swaying gently against hers. Her head was on his shoulder, her eyes closed. She enjoyed being close to Troy, feeling his body next to hers, his breath on her ear... It took everyone's breath away.

Turned both their bodies, Troy pulled Gabriella closer to his chest, and inhaled the sweet scent of her vanilla shampoo. It was calming to him, somehow, knowing that Gabriella was only millimeters away from him. It was so he could protect her from harm, and keep her to himself.

As the music stopped, Troy reluctantly let go of the firm grip he held on her waist, and guided her back to the table where everyone else was seated. Once they were sat, they began to talk.

"So, how's the baby doing, Gabriella?" Chad asked, cocking an elbow on the table.

Gabriella smiled. "Jacob is doing great. Troy's mom has him for the night, so Troy and I could get out."

"That's good."

Interfering, Sharpay said, "So, who do you think will win prom King and Queen this year?"

Gabriella shrugged. "I don't know. It could be anyone, really."

As the hour went by, Gabriella became suspicious. Troy was nervous, she could tell. He would twiddle his thumbs, and always look at the large clock on the east wall. But, not wanting to be filled with worry, Gabriella shrugged it off, and enjoyed the time.

"It's that time of year again!" a voice bellowed throughout the room, "Prom King and Queen will be announced."

Everyone gathered quickly around the small stage, the girls giggling excitedly. Mrs. Banner, the vice principle, carefully opened the white envelope, slowly cutting each edge until, finally, it was open. She lifted the small piece of pink paper out, and held it in front of her nose.

"Congratulations to our prom King, Troy Bolton, and his Queen, Gabriella Montez!"

The crowd erupted into a fit of claps as Troy and Gabriella slowly walked up on stage, both their faces turning crimson from the attention. Just as Troy grabbed the mic from Mrs. Banner, he saw his mother enter the room, Jacob laying in the carried she was holding. She smiled when she say Troy, and Troy smiled back. No one else except Gabriella and Troy noticed she was there.

Troy cleared his throat awkwardly. "Um, hello, fellow students and teachers," he began nervously. Gabriella gave him a reassuring look, boosting his confidence. "I just wanted to thank everyone who voted for me, and for Gabriella. It is an honor to be able to be up here to..." he looked at Gabriella again, and she nodded, "introduce you to the newest member of my family, Jacob Tyler Bolton."

Everyone gasped, and watched intently as she walked through the crowd and up on the stage. She laid the carrier next to Gabriella's feet, and Gabriella slowly bent down, and retrieved Jacob from his carried. She held him against his chest, smiling at the little tux he was wearing. Jacob cooed lovingly, and looked around curiously at the people in the crowd. Everyone looked at Jacob in awe, cooing over the small child Gabriella held in her arms.

"Everyone," Troy said into the mic, "this is mine, and Gabriella's son, Jacob."

Gabriella slowly walked off stage, and a small group of people walked over to her. Troy was by her side in a instant, guiding them back to their table.

Sitting down, Gabriella smiled. "This is him, you guys."

"He is beautiful, Gabriella!" Sharpay said excitedly, holding out her arms. "May I hold him?"

Gabriella nodded. "Just support his head."

Gabriella gently guided Jacob into Sharpays arms, and Sharpay took the child in lovingly. She held his head under her palm, gently stocking his back with her other hand. She was a natural with babies.

Chad looked down at Jacob, than back up at Troy. "He really is something special. You have a good little boy here, Troy."

Troy nodded. "Yes, I do. I'm very blessed."

"As am I," Gabriella agreed. "Everything seems so complete with Jacob around. I don't know what else I could ever need."

Taking this as his cue, Troy said, "Gabriella, may I talk to you for a moment?"


Shaunna Author Note: I AM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SORRY FOR THE LONG WAIT! I am have been busy with other stories, and homework and school. And I am so sorry that this is a short update. But, thankfully, Kin is a faster writer than I am, so it shouldn't be too long before another update.