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8 years ago
Normal POV
"I can't pass this offer again, Troy, I just can't." Gabriella tried to reason, tears falling down her face. she brought up a perfectly manicured hand to cup her high school sweethearts chiseled tan face. She had to make him understand her.
"I understand, Gabriella, but why..." Troy Bolten trailed off, deep blue eyes searching dark wavery ones for an answer "... I don't understand why that would involve us... separating." His deep voice broke on that word, and a single tear made its way down his contorted face.
She took a moment to take a closer look into his shining eyes, looking for an answer that would explain the web of tangled emotions she felt within her. There was an answer, but none of her answers felt right. "Troy..." she began to back away, his arms slipping from her waist. It felt like a brick hit her in her stomach.
"Why?" His voice sounded broken, hurt. It was ripping at both of their hearts.
"This means so much to me... the collage is giving me one final chance... and I have to take it." Her voice wavered. "And I can't have both of you in my life at a time. The offer... It is a second chance, for one time only... and you-" tears choked her.
"What is it, Gabriella?" He slipped closer to her again, pulling her in tight, taking a whiff of her hair. "Why?" He whispered the last part, holding onto his emotions barely.
"I have a chance with you, and it will stand for a while." Her arms wrapped around his, clutching him. His familiar smell enveloped her comfortably. She took as much in as she could before she left.
"You're right. I will wait for you." Suddenly, with much hope, he pulled back, taking in her breathtaking face. He'll miss her big brown eyes, the contours of her face, luscious lips. He still had a chance with her. It didn't help much to his fearful heart. "Promise me something, Gabriella Montez." He held her tighter, gaze more intense.
Her heart skipped a beat. She would do anything for him. "Yes?"
"I will wait for you, if you wait for me." His voice rose with the passion he felt in every particle in his being.
"Always." She breathed. Hope rested within her.
With that, he brought her closer, lips crashing against lips. Sealed within this embrace was the mark of their promise.
Though the promise was made, it didn't stop him from worrying about obstacles that could change them.
Only time would tell.
Pulling back, he looked at her with fire in his eyes. "I love you, I always will."
"I love you right back, Troy. Always." She replied, pulling back. Tears fell harder. "I have to go."
He let her go hesitantly. She would take half his heart with her.
He hoped she would keep it safe. "Bye."
With that, she ran to her car. She didn't want to look back in fear of changing her mind.