Ok, maybe one more chapter after this:)I don't own "Bless the Broken Road" by Rascal Flatts. I wish I did though.

Chapter 6. Love Can Take It

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"I want to fix it." Gabriella said slightly smiling.

"You got it!" Jessy said grinning. Then she snapped her fingers and there was a small flash of light.

"Where are we now?" Gabriella asked when she saw that they were still in the auditorium. Only now it was dark and empty except for one lone figure at the piano.

"In the present. There's Troy on stage." Jessy said nodding towards Troy at the piano.

"Maybe I shouldn't. I can do it tomorrow." Gabriella said nervously.

"Go on. Don't chicken out now. Just remember that he loves you. And if two people are meant to be together, then nothing can stop that. Not even me." Jessy said grinning ear to ear.

"Thanks." Gabriella whispered before she slowly made her way up to the stage.

When she neared the stage she found that not only was Troy singing, but he was playing the piano as well.

"I set out on a narrow way,

many years ago.

Hoping I would find true love,

along the broken road.

But I got lost a time or two.

Wiped my brow and kept pushing through.

I couldn't see how every sign,

pointed strait to you.

Gabriella smiled as she continued to watch Troy, to her surprise, play the piano and sing his heart out.

"Every long lost dream,

lead me to where you are.

Others who broke my heart,

they were like northern stars.

Pointing me on my way,

into my lover's arms.

Yes, this much I know is true.

That God blessed the broken road that lead me strait to you."

As Troy went into the second verse Gabriella silently walked up the stairs behind him. She got as close as she dared to go without him knowing she was there.

"I think about the years I've spent,

just passing through.

I'd like to have the time I've lost,

and give it back to you.

But you just smile and take my hand.

You've been there, you understand.

It's all part of a grander plan,

that is coming true."

When Troy started to sing the second chorus Gabriella jumped in singing to.

"Every long lost dream,

lead me to where you are.

Others who broke my heart,

they were like northern stars.

Pointing me on my way,

into my lover's arms.

Yes, this much I know is true.

That God blessed the broken road,

that lead me strait to you."

"How long have you been there?" Troy asked still facing the piano. Even though Gabriella couldn't see his face, she could still hear the hurt in his voice.

"Long enough. Where did you learn to play the piano?" Gabriella asked walking over and sitting beside Troy.

"Kelsi's been teaching me a little. That's the only song I can play so far." Troy said still not looking at Gabriella.

"Well, it's a nice one." Gabriella said slightly smiling.

"What are you doing here anyway? Shouldn't you be out plotting my revenge?" Troy asked sadly.

"Why would I do that to someone who couldn't have helped their mistake?" Gabriella asked taking Troy's hand.

"I though that you thought..."

"What I thought was wrong. I jumped into conclusions when I shouldn't have. I'm the one who should be sorry." Gabriella said squeezing his hand.

"So, your not mad anymore?" Troy asked finally smiling.

"If I was mad, would I be doing this?" Gabriella asked before leaning in and giving him a long, romantic kiss.

"DEFINITELY better that Sharpay." Troy said once they broke apart for air.

Gabriella just giggled as they got up from the piano and walked hand in hand down the stairs.

"Oh, I almost forgot! I was going to give this to you!" Troy said pulling the necklace case out of his pocket.

"Thanks, Troy." Gabriella said as he put the locket necklace on her. "Oh, and by the way. Yes, I'll be your girlfriend."

"Wait, how did you know..." Troy asked surprised.

"A friend told me." Gabriella said taking Troy's hand once more.

As they walked out of the auditorium Gabriella looked over in the corner to see Jessy still grinning ear to ear with both thumbs up.