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What You Mean To Me

A story about Troy and Gabriella and what I think should happen!

Chapter 5: A Wedding, A Honeymoon, and A Horror

Hey everyone! Sorry it has been a while. I know it seems like I jump around a lot and rush to things but I'll be slowing down once I get to their wedding. I just didn't want to write about college!

Gabriella's POV

I stirred in my sleep and rolled over.

"Umph." Troy grunted as I landed on top of him.

"Sorry." I giggled. Troy had found out the hard way that I was a roller in bed.

"What time is it?" Troy asked and I picked myself up off his chest to see the clock.

"It's nine. We need to get those invitations out." Troy and I sat up. "I'm going to take a shower. When I'm finished you should probably take one too. We're supposed to go out with Taylor and Chad tonight." I told Troy our plans for the day and a small smile crept across his face.

"You know, it would go faster if I joined you in the shower." Troy said suggestively.

"You know, that's probably not such a good idea." I said. His smile faded slightly and he jumped on me. Pinning me to the ground he tickled me. I laughed so hard. Once he got off, I ran into the bathroom and locked the door behind me.

I finished up and while Troy was in the shower I thought to the wedding. We'd get the invitations out today. Only close friends were invited along with family. Troy's parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, Chad, Zeke, Jason, my parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, Kelsey, Taylor, Sharpay, Ryan, and Mrs. Darbus were invited.

The wedding was going to be small in my backyard at my old house. My mom still lives there. The wedding was in two weeks and there was only a little bit left to do.

My cousin was to be the flower girl, Chad was the best man, Taylor was my maid of honor, and Kelsey and Sharpay were going to be bridesmaids. Troy's dad had offered to walk me down the aisle since my dad had left when I was three.

Troy came out of the shower and hugged me from behind.

"Let's get those invitations finished." Troy sat down with me on the couch. One hour later we were walking down the street to the post office.

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Troy's POV

"It feels good to get these out of the way." Gabriella said to me. We started walking down the street and back to our apartment.

"I can't believe our plans are done. All those months of planning will be over in two weeks." I shot my hand up in the air in triumph. Gabriella looked at her ring. The same ring I had given her four years ago at the ski lodge.

"Are you nervous?" I questioned. She smiled and leaned against me.

"No. You?" She asked in return. I shook my head no and she squeezed my hand. We returned to the apartment, made hot chocolate and sat on the couch. Gabriella was lying on me against my chest and I stroked her hair.

"So have you spoken to your parents recently?" Gabriella asked me.

"Yes, my dad called yesterday. He sends his love and my mother's. They can't wait for the wedding. What about you? Has your mother called at all?" I answered.

"Yeah. She called two days ago. She also sends her love. My mom's going to send an invitation to my dad. We doubt he'll get it but just in case he decides to show up to ONE of his daughter's events." Gabriella looked worried in thought.

"What's up?' Gabriella we've never really talked about your dad. Do you want to?" I asked her.

"There's not much to say except for when I was three I walked in on my dad with this blond haired slut and the next day he was gone. And with the exception of my thirteenth birthday, I've never even gotten a postcard from him." Gabriella finished.

"What happened on your thirteenth birthday?" I stroked her hair again.

"We got a letter saying Hey Gabriella. Well, I've got some fantastic news. You're getting a step mom and three new step sisters with a fourth one on the way. Wedding's tomorrow I'll see you soon. After that letter we never heard from him again." Gabriella started tearing and I wiped the tears from her face. She looked up at me and kissed me.

We spent the rest of the day talking about our pasts before and after we met each other. Soon we had to get ready for our double date with Chad and Taylor. Gabriella again took the shower first but this time she let me wash up in the bathroom while she was in there. She stepped out of the shower and skipped into the bedroom.

Half an hour later we were both ready. Gabriella looked stunning in this red halter dress that went to her knees. With the same red heels she wore on game day she looked amazing. I was wearing the same outfit I wore when I met her on New Years.

"You look great hun." Gabriella kissed my cheek.

"Thanks you do too." I told her. The doorbell then rang.

"That must be Taylor and Chad." Gabriella threw the door open and was engulfed in a hug by Taylor. The girls finally stopped screaming and Chad stepped inside.

"Hey man good to see you." Chad slapped me on the back. We laughed. I had seen him yesterday at practice.

"So when's the big day?" Taylor wondered excitedly.

"Two weeks." Gabby squealed and I smiled. She really was gorgeous. Inside and out. We all piled into Chad's car.

"Well, we have a little surprise for you two." Chad smiled.

"What is it?" Gabby and I pondered.

"You'll see." Taylor said and we were quiet until we got to the restaurant. We were lead through the restaurant to the back party room. Troy and I exchanged confused glances. Once we entered our jaws dropped.

"SURPRISE!" Everyone shouted. And when we say everyone we mean everyone. Sharpay, Ryan, Zeke, Jason, Kelsey, my parents, Ms. Montez, Chad, Taylor, and even Mrs. Darbus was there.

"What's going on?" Gabriella asked while laughing.

"Well, we knew that Gabriella didn't want a bachelorette's party." Taylor began.

"We also knew that Troy didn't want a bachelor's party." Chad continued.

"So we just had a wedding party for you too." My mom completed. She pulled me and Gabriella into a hug.

"We're so happy for you." My dad hugged Gabby and the crowd cheered again.

"So Gabby and I mailed the invitations and all of you live close so you'll get them in a day or two." I told them and they cheered yet again.

"Congratulations." This time it was Ms. Montez who hugged me. For the rest of the evening we had a blast. We ate, drank, and danced the night away. It was well past two when we returned to our home.

"That was fun." Gabriella waved goodbye to Chad and Taylor. We changed into our pajamas, kissed each other goodnight and climbed into our bed.

"What did your mom say to you when she pulled you out of the room?" I asked. I pulled Gabby closer to me.

"She told me that she got a call from my dad and not to worry he won't be coming. It's his anniversary with Miss Blondie or whoever the heck he married." Gabriella finished her out burst and looked up at me. I kissed her forehead.

"Everything's going to be Ok." I kissed her forehead again. "Trust me." Gabriella snuggled into my chest and we fell asleep thankful that tomorrow was Sunday.

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Gabriella's POV

2 weeks past by in a flash and before we knew it I was in my old bedroom at home with Troy in the guest room next to me. We were getting dressed for our wedding and I was ecstatic.

"Gabriella, hold still." My mother exclaimed. She was attempting to pin my curls away from my face so they hung down my back. But I was too fidgety to be still.

"Ow! I yelled as my mom accidentally stuck me with the pin.

"I told you so." My mother shot back smiling. Things weren't going so well in the next room.

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Troy's POV

"Ok Troy calm down. You're almost there. Gabriella's in the next room and I highly doubt that you want her to hear you." Chad attempted to calm me down.

I was excited, almost to the point of insanity. I couldn't stand still. I was literally jumping around the room in my suit. Suddenly I was pushed so I ended up sitting on the bed with someone holding me down.

"Thanks Zeke." I said breathlessly. The three of us sat silently for the next hour. Then my dad came in and told us to head to our spots at the altar.

I took my place and the ceremony began. Gabriella walked out the door and immediately took my breath away. She was stunning. Her strapless white dress fit her form perfectly and her slim skirt trailed to the floor with a small train. Once she made it to me my father handed her to me and she squeezed my hand tightly.

The preacher started the ceremony and soon told us.

"Do you Troy Andrew Bolton take Gabriella Emily Montez to be your lawfully wedded wife?"

"I do." I spoke strongly.

"Do you Gabriella Emily Montez take Troy Andrew Bolton to be your lawfully wedded husband?"

"I do." She smiled up at me.

"I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride.' I leaned in and kissed Gabriella softly on the mouth. The crowd awwwwwed and happy music began to play as we walked back up the aisle and into the house where the reception was to be held.

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Five hours later and Gabby and I collapsed in our bed.

"I can't believe I am officially Gabriella Bolton." Gabriella sighed and I kissed her again. We soon fell asleep as we had to wake up early to catch a plane to Hawaii for our honeymoon.

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Gabriella's POV

"Troy honey it's time to wake up." I shook Troy gently. When he wouldn't wake up I kissed him on the mouth. His eyes fluttered open.

"That's an excellent way to wake up." Troy smiled at me and I laughed.

"Come one sleep head we need to leave in an hour to catch our plane." I told him.

"Alright I'm up." Troy smiled at me and I couldn't resist it. So I kissed him again.

"I can't believe that you're mine. I'm the luckiest girl in the world." I leaned back in Troy's arms.

"You think you're lucky? Hello, I got to marry a goddess." Troy smiled at me and I laughed.

"Flattery's not going to let you go back to sleep. We need to go." I stood up and Troy pouted. We finally got ready and had to run out the door to get to the airport.

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Troy's POV

"Well, we're here and in Hawaii." I hugged Gabby to me and we rented a car. I drove us to the hotel and we made it to our room.

"Look at the view." Gabriella pulled me to the window. We had a spectacular view of the ocean.

"I like what I'm looking at much better." I told her and she turned saw me looking at her and laughed.

"Troy babe, you've already gotten me so either pick up some new lines or shut up." Gabby kissed me. We started kissing deeper and deeper and after that night we went places we hadn't gone before. (AN: I think you know what I mean but I didn't want to write it all EW!)

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Gabriella's POV

I woke up that morning and found myself leaning against Troy. Last night had been amazing and I still couldn't believe that he was mine. I tiptoed out of bed and into the shower and once I was dressed and ready, Troy came into the bathroom for his shower.

"I missed waking up next to you." He told me sweetly and I smiled.

"Well, the sooner you get ready the sooner we can go to the beach." I said back. And that was how the rest of the two weeks were spent. Troy and I would go sight seeing and to the beach all the while enjoying each other's company. We returned home and things grew back to normal for a while. (AN: I'm sorry I had to rush the vacation but I had no plans for it really.)

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Troy's POV

I woke up one morning to find Gabby sleeping on my arm as usual. I quietly and gently moved her over so I could prepare for work. I dressed for practice and I waited until it was seven before kissing Gabby on the cheek and slipping out the apartment door.

While in the car my cell phone rang.

"So how have things been?" Chad asked and we chatted for a while on our way to the gym.

"Nothing much has been happening. What about you? How's Taylor?" I questioned.

"Well we've almost moved in together. She's been feeling a bit under the weather but I think she's doing ok." Chad answered. "How's Gabriella?"

"She's wonderful. You know, this Friday if Taylor's feeling better, you, her, Sharpay, Zeke, Jason, Kelsey, Ryan, Gabriella and I should go out to dinner together. I'll call everyone tonight." I suggested.

"That sounds like a great idea man. We can all catch up with each other and see what's been going on." Chad and I pulled into the parking lot and hung up.

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Gabriella's POV

I woke up to the piercing shriek of the telephone. It was Taylor of course. She had been stuck home from work because she had the flu and she had been calling everyday to see what had been going on.

"Well, today Taylor, I actually have news. Troy left a message on my phone and he and Chad were thinking of getting you, me, them, Sharpay, Ryan, Zeke, Jason, and Kelsey together for dinner on Friday if you were feeling better." I explained to her on the phone.

"I know it sounds like a great Idea to me too." I responded to her. "Ok well you go back to bed. I have to head to work. Ok I'll talk to you soon. Bye Taylor." I headed to the bathroom and once I was ready I headed off to teach. I taught biology at our old high school and today I only had three classes to teach.

At my lunch hour I called Troy and we met up at a local restaurant for lunch.

"So how's practice been going?" I greeted him as we sat down.

"Tough. Coach has been grilling us like crazy for our next game." Troy responded. "How are classes going?"

"They're going ok. A girl in my earlier class almost blew up the lab again. She over heated the substance." I told him. (AN: Nikki, you always show up in my stories. Stay away from alcohol burners.) Troy laughed and I smacked him lightly on the arm.

"She could have burned the entire school down." I enlightened him. "Oh by the way, on my way to the parking lot I passed your dad and he says to work hard because he has tickets for us for your next game."

"Really?" troy asked. I nodded.

"Yeah, he's really excited about it. You mom's going to come as well." I said and Troy smiled. We finished our lunch and headed back to work.

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Troy's POV

"Come on Troy! Get'cha head in the game!" Coach shouted at me as I dribbled up the court. I shot at the basket and it went in. Chad came up to me.

"So I heard you had lunch with Gabby earlier. Has she spoken to Taylor because Taylor didn't answer when I called her?" Chad asked worriedly.

"I know she spoke with Taylor this morning around eight. Otherwise I don't know." I answered him. Once our practice game was over I ran t the bleachers where my bag was. Quickly grabbing my phone I called Gabriella at work.

"Hey hun what's up?" She answered the phone.

"Have you talked to Taylor since this morning? Chad's worried because she hasn't been picking up her phone." I questioned. There was silence on the other end.

"I get off work in about an hour. When is practice finished?" Gabriella pondered.

"I'll be home from practice in two hours." I responded.

"Ok, well since I'll be done sooner I'll stop by her place on my way home." Gabriella told me.

"Awesome, thanks. I'll tell Chad you're going to look in on her."

"She's probably just sleeping. So try to calm Chad down will you?" Gabriella asked.

"Of course. I have to go I'll see you tonight. I love you too." Once I hung up the phone I hurried off to find Chad.

"Gabriella's going to check on Taylor on her way home." I spoke to him.

"Cool. I'll probably be staying there tonight anyway so I'll be able to check on her too." Chad walked to his position and our next practice game started.

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Gabriella's POV

The final bell rand and I said goodbye to my class. Once they left I cleared my desk as fast as I could and I headed to my car.

"Hey Gabriella wait a minute." My father in law called after me.

"Sure what's up?" I asked him.

"Well I was wondering if tomorrow night you and Troy wanted to come over for dinner. Then after dinner you and I and Mary (Troy's Mother) could have coffee while Troy heads off to practice. Then after that we'll meet him at his game." Troy's father suggested.

"That sounds great. I'm kind of in a hurry but I'll make sure one of us calls you tonight." I excused myself and raced out to my car. I had called Taylor earlier and she still hadn't answered. I was starting to worry myself.

I pulled up to her apartment building. I buzzed myself in with the emergency key she had given me. The elevator was on the top floor so I raced up the stairs.

Once reaching her room 3C I rang her doorbell several times. No answer came and I took out her key once again.

"Taylor?" I called out into what seemed to be an empty apartment. "Taylor!" I screamed once more. I heard a small moan and rushed into the bedroom. There on the floor of her bedroom she lay clutching the side of her head.

"Oh my gosh, what happened?" I asked and I kneeled down my hand gently removed her hand and I gasped.

Taylor had been holding a cloth almost completely soaked with blood to her head. I gently set her back down and grabbed her phone. I first called Troy.

"Troy I need help. I've found Taylor and she's hurt her head. I'm not sure how yet just get here as soon as you can. Is Chad still there?" I breathed into the phone.

"No he just left. I'll be right there. Call Chad." Troy answered me and we hung up. Nervously I reached fro the phone again and dialed Chad.

"Hey Taylor hun, how are you feeling?" Chad had mistaken the called ID for Taylor.

"No Chad it's Gabriella. Taylor's hurt and I need you to come here immediately." I spoke unsteadily into the phone. Chad hung up and I returned to Taylor.

"Taylor can you hear me?" I spoke loudly. She nodded weakly. I grabbed a fresh cloth and started cleaning Taylor's wound.

Once it was cleaned it didn't look nearly as bad. I had just finished putting antibiotics on it and wrapped it into bandages when Troy and Chad burst into the apartment.

"Taylor, Gabriella!" Chad called and I yelled for them to come into the bedroom.

"Is she ok?" Chad took Taylor from my arms and I sat back in shock. I was exhausted from my cleaning and supporting Taylor.

"I'm sorry I wasn't here earlier." Troy sat down behind me and kissed my cheek. I relaxed in his arms.

"It's ok. You got here as soon as you could. The cut doesn't look so bad now. It did when I first came. I also think we should take her to a doctor so he can look at it. I'm only a biologist." I suggested and we both turned our attention towards Chad and Taylor.

Taylor was hugging Chad and crying softly and it looked like Chad had some tears in his eyes as well.

"Taylor, can you tell us what happened?" I gently asked her and she turned towards me.

"I had just gotten off the phone with you and I went to take a shower before going back to bed. So I got into the shower. I had just finished shaving when I slipped. I fell and my head hit the faucet. I was able to get dressed before I collapsed and I think I passed out. Otherwise I'm not really sure how I ended up here." Taylor leaned back into Chad's arms again and he lifted her into the car to get her head looked at by a doctor. Troy and I were to stay at her apartment and wait for their return.

Troy helped me clean up the mess and once her apartment was spotless I collapsed onto the couch with him.

"That was scary!" I told him. He nodded.

"Tomorrow will be better.

"Tomorrow we have dinner with your parents before your game." I told him. He nodded again.

"That will be fun." We drifted off into a sleep to wait for Chad and Taylor.

Again another long chapter. Well that was interesting. I'll update soon with what's going on. Again more surprises wait for you.