The next weekend, Maria agreed to look after Isabella to give Troy and Gabriella the chance to be teenagers and go on a date. Lucille had been staying at the Boltons's house and Troy would stay between the houses.

Troy stood at the bottom of the stairs waiting for Gabriella. He was in a white shirt with red sleeves and a pair of jeans. He smiled as he watched his girlfriend come down the stairs. She was wearing a white dress with blue flowers and her hair was clipped back with a flower (From You Are The Music In Me).

He smiled at her. "You look beautiful Brie."

"You look pretty handsome yourself Wildcat." He kissed her cheek. "So where are we going Baby?"

"I was going to make it a surprise but I'll save that for another time. I was thinking that we could go a diner and have dinner then maybe get some ice-cream and walk through the park on our way home."

"Sounds perfect Troy."

They walked to the diner hand in hand to the diner and took a seat in one of the booths. The waitress who came to take their order looked around 23 and she was flirting profusely with Troy, practically ignoring Gabriella. She knew that Troy was practically ignoring the girl, only answering her in short sentences, but she still made her uncomfortable. The girl was everything that Gabriella wasn't: she was platinum blonde hair, blue eyes with a toned body and large breasts. But the biggest thing is that he'd be able to be normal teenager, not having to spend his time with his girlfriend and her kid. He'd be free to go to parties and she wouldn't be scared to go further into their physical relationship.

She was brought out of her thoughts when Troy squeezed her hand. "What's going on in that pretty little head of yours, you looked like you were a thousand miles away Brie?"

"it doesn't matter Troy, I'm just being stupid."

He moved from his seat and sat beside her, pulling her into his arms. "If it's bothering you Baby, then it's not stupid." She sighed and told him of her insecurities. "First off, I don't want anyone else Brie, it's you and me." He said right off the bat. "I don't care that you're not as toned as that girl because Baby, you're not supposed to. I like that you don't have abs or anything like that, I like feeling that you're a girl when I hold you. I don't want the blonde hair blue eyes because Brie, most of the time, they are absolute idiots and why would I choose that over my beautiful girlfriend.

And as far as Bella goes, I know she wasn't what I expected when I imagined my high school years but now that I've had her, I can't give that up Baby. I knew that I wanted kids someday but I couldn't imagine my life without you girls now. Sure we may not get as much alone time but I don't care about that, as long as I get to spend my time with my two favourite girls."

He tucked a strand behind her ear. "Now as far as our physical relationship because I know that's the one you're most worried about. Remember I told you it's your pace, we'll get there eventually Baby, whether it's in a few months or a few years, it doesn't matter. No matter where we are physically, is not going to change anything. It's you and me forever Baby, remember?"

She nodded and kissed him. "Thank Wildcat, I'm sorry I get like this sometimes. I guess I just needed to hear you say it. I love you so much Troy."

"I know Baby, it's been a tough few weeks and a lot has happened so I get it Brie, and any time you need to hear it, just ask because I'll always tell you Brie, we're together forever Baby and I love you too, so much."

They had their dinner at the diner and got some ice-cream from the same parlour they did on Isabella's birthday. They walked through the park hand in hand on their way back to the Montez house. They got up to Gabriella's room and laid down on her bed with Gabriella resting on Troy's chest. A thought occurred to him. "Brie, that was our first date."

"Yeah I guess it was." She reached up and played with his hair. "But it was perfect Troy. I loved it." She leaned down and kissed him, which he returned.

He sat them up, continuing the kiss and keeping her in his lap. He felt her tug on his shirt and he lifted it over his head. In a confident move, she pushed him back so he was laying down and moved so she was straddling his waist. He inwardly smiled and placed his hands on her thighs. She leaned down to continue the kiss and felt his tongue rub against her bottom lip to gain entrance, which she allowed.

She broke the kiss when she needed air and Troy rubbed her thighs, looking into her eyes for permission. She nodded softly and he slowly lifted the dress over her head. He let his eyes skim over her before holding her gaze, resting his hands on her hips. "You're beautiful."

"You make me feel that way."

She reattached their lips and noticed that Troy's hands stayed in the same position, she understood his worry but she wanted him to know that he didn't have to. She guided his hands up so they were on her ribs. "I'm not ready to take anything off, but I'm ok with you touching me."

He sat them up and he started placing kisses on her neck and chest, not going beyond the necklace that laid there. He let his hands roam up and down her back, but no further. She could feel his excitement from her place in his lap, relieved that he was affected by their ministrations as she was.

With a final kiss, he leant their foreheads together. "I love you so much Brie."

"I love you so much too Troy."

He grabbed his discarded shirt and put it over her. She unhooked her bra and threw it in the hamper, comfortable being able to sleep in his shirt. He pulled her into his side and his hand stroked her upper arm. "You seemed so comfortable tonight Baby."

"Yeah I was, I don't know why it just, you make me feel safe."

"Maybe it helped that I wasn't hovering over you, you knew you had control of the situation and you could put a stop to anything you didn't like."

"Maybe you're right Wildcat, but I always feel comfortable around you."

He cupped her cheek, caressing her smooth skin with his thumb. "I know it's cheesy to keep repeating it, but I love you Baby."

"I love you too Wildcat."

He kissed her forehead. "Sweet dreams Brie."

"Good night Troy." She placed one final kiss on his chest and they fell asleep in each other's arms.