A/N: Hey guys! Here's the next chapter. Remember I only own the characters not in the movie!


June 1st, 2009 9:00 am

I smiled as I picked up mine and Troy's wedding invitation and quickly read it. All the invitations had been sent out the week before but Troy and I had saved one so we could have it as a memory. The wedding was in 26 days and surprisingly I was not even nervous.

The girls were coming in 5 days to get fitted for their dresses. The guys were coming with them so they guys could get everything they needed to do before the wedding. I smiled as I felt a familiar pair arms wrap around my stomach.

"What are you doing babe?" Troy asked me as I turned around and wrapped my arms around his shoulders.

"I'm just thinking about this and that. I'm so excited for the girls to come." I told him as he gave me a kiss.

He grabbed the wedding invitation out of my hands and carefully opened it. I smiled as my eyes fell over the invitation.

Ordinary? No

Really don't think so, not a love this true.

Common destiny, we were meant to be, me and you.

Like a perfect scene from a movie screen,

we are a dream come true.

Suited perfectly, for eternity, me and you.

"I'm glad we picked this one out." I told Troy as he looked over at me smiling.

"I am too. I can't believe the wedding's only 26 days away." Troy told me as I grinned.

"I'm excited as all get out." I told him as he started to laugh at me and then turned serious.

"I know you're excited but we have to make some decisions." Troy told me as we sat down at his kitchen table.

"What decisions do we have to make now?" I asked him as he held my hand and rubbed the back of my hand.

"We have to decide what we are going to do in the fall. Do you want to get an apartment together or what?" Troy asked me as I grinned at him.

"Hm . . . I think that sounds like a dream. Um. . Troy we are going to be married when we go back and I would hate to be in a big old house without you." I told him as he grinned.

"Good I was hoping you would say that. Because I found an apartment that has our name written all over it." Troy told me as I grinned.

"Oh. Do tell me about it handsome." I told him as he grinned at me.

"It's a two bedroom apartment, right across the street from Manning Hall. It's got a kitchen, a bathroom, and a living room." Troy told me as I grinned.

"Sounds heavenly. How much?" I asked him as his grin fell.

"850 a month. That means you and I both have to get jobs." Troy told me as I grinned.

"That going to be fun. I'll just start with my job at the marketplace." I told him as he grinned at me.

"I know and I'm going to be working at the local high school as a coach." Troy told me as I grinned.

"You got the job? I thought you were still waiting to hear from them." I asked him as he laughed.

"Hun they called me last week and told me that I got it." Troy told me as I smiled.

"I still need a job here in Albuquerque." I told him as he grinned at me and as I gave him a look.

"I think mom found one for you." Troy told me as I gave him a look.

"What do you mean by that?" I asked him as he handed me a piece of paper.

"A friend of hers is looking for a nanny for the summer. From 7:30 until 5:30. $11.50 an hour and there are 2 kids. A boy and a girl. Michelle and David." Troy told me as I smiled.

"When do I start?" I asked him as he looked at me and started to laugh.

"Tomorrow morning bright and early. You and I are going over there later on tonight to meet the kids." Troy told me as I grinned up at him.

"I love you and I love your mom for getting me that job. How old are the kids?" I asked him as he looked at me.

"I think they are 2 and 4 but I'm not sure." Troy told me as Amanda came into the kitchen.

"I take it, Troy told you the news?" Amanda asked me as I grinned at her.

"Yes he did and I just want to say thanks for recommending me." I told her as she grinned.

"I've seen how good you are with kids and she needed someone bad. I just put two and two together." Amanda told me as I gave her a hug.

"Well thank you again. Now Troy's got to find a job." I told her as she grinned.

"Well we have a solution for that problem too. Troy's going to work with his uncle's landscaping job. Troy starts tomorrow at 8." Amanda told me as I grinned.

"Hm. . . I can't imagine Troy doing landscape." I told them as Amanda laughed.

"I can't imagine it either but he'll be doing it." Amanda told me as Troy gave his momma a look.

"We know who will be doing our landscaping when we buy our first house." I told Amanda as Troy laughed.

"Haha keep it up you two. I'm just dying from laughter here." Troy told us as Jack came into the house.

"Hey dad, don't you have school today?" Troy asked his dad as I looked over at Jack.

"I decided to take a personal day and decided to stay the day with you, Gabi, and mom." Jack told us as we all smiled.

"So what are we going to do today?" Amanda asked breaking the silence.

"We are going to have family bonding until it's time for Troy and Gabi to leave." Jack told us as Troy and I both rolled our eyes.

"Oh we can't wait for that." Troy told his dad as we both rolled our eyes.

We spent the rest of the night hanging with his parents until it was time for us to go and meet my new employers. The parents were named Chelsea and Rick and I immediately fell in love with Michelle and David. I decided right then and there I would love being nanny for them.

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June 6th, 2009 2:30 pm

"Come on, Gabi or we are going to be late. You know how our friends are." Troy yelled from my entry way.

"I'm coming. Let me get my shoes and I'll be ready to go." I told him coming down the stairs. I slipped on some flip flops and did a little twirl.

"You look great. Now are you ready to go?" Troy told me as he gave me a kiss.

"I am now. Quick question for you." I asked him as I returned the kiss and as I smiled.

"What's that my love?" Troy asked me as he grabbed my hand and led me outside.

"How are we going to get everyone in your little Toyota 4-Runner?" I asked him as he grinned at me.

"Gabi, Gabi what am I going to do with you? Everyone is renting their own car then entire time they are here." Troy told me as I smiled.

"Ahh I see. Ok just wanted to clear that up." I told him as I started to play with the radio.

"And you're supposed to be the smart one." Troy told me as I turned to him with a shocked look on my face.

"How dare you? You're dead the next time we're alone." I told him as he grinned.

"Oh I'm going to be dead? Then we're going to have to cancel the wedding, bust all of our friends' bubbles, and disappoint our parents." Troy told me as he pulled into the parking lot of the airport.

"Dang. Well I don't really want to cancel everything but I guess I'll just have to kill you with my kisses." I told him as he came around and opened the door for me. He held out his hand as I grabbed it.

We linked our fingers together as we walked into the airport. We walked up to the waiting area and sat down at a table.

"Well you can kiss me all you want." Troy told me as I leaned over and gave him a kiss.

"Wow you guys get busy really quickly." A familiar voice told us as we both came up grinning.

"Hey guys. How long have you guys been standing there?" I asked Taylor, Kelsi, Sharpay, Liz, Chad, Ryan, Zeke, Jason, and Jake.

"Just long enough to see that you guys are like rabbits." Chad told me as my eyes went wide.

"You take that back, Chadworth Danforth!" I told him as I went up to him.

"I won't take it back because it's true with you and Troy." Chad told me as I grinned.

"You and Taylor are like rabbits so I wouldn't be talking." I told him as everyone cracked up.

"I've missed you girl. So you're getting married to this goon, huh?" Chad told me as I smiled.

"Yeah why do you want to get married to that goon?" I asked him as his eyes went wide.

"Hell no. I've got Taylor and she's all I can handle." Chad told me as he gave me a hug.

"Congratulations girl. You and Troy are going to be perfect together." Chad told me as I smiled.

"Thank you Chad. You know you're really not as bad as everyone says." I told him as I went and hugged everyone else.

"Hey! I resent that." Chad told me as we all started walking towards the car rental service.

Troy and I made sure that everyone had a car and we all met up before heading our separate places.

"What are your girls' plans?" Troy asked us girls as we all grinned.

"I think I'm going to take the girls on a little shopping trip and then swing by the shop to look at the dresses." I told the guys as they all rolled their eyes.

"So what are you hot shots going to be doing for the rest of the day?" I asked them as Troy shot me a look.

"I think we're going to go to the high school and play a little ball with the current basketball team." Troy told me as I twirled my finger around.

"I'll call you when we get done. Maybe we'll come by and see you play ball against the new team." I told him as he grinned.

"That sounds good. Have fun with the girls. You want to take the 4-Runner while I go with the guys in their cars?" Troy asked me as I grinned.

"That sounds good. I love you and have fun with the boys." I told him as we went our separate ways.

"Hey Troy! I need the keys to get anywhere." I told him as he tossed the keys to me.

The girls walked with me to the 4-Runner and threw their luggage into the back of the SUV. We all got in and I started to drive.

"So are you excited about the wedding?" Sharpay asked me as I grinned at her.

"Yeah I am." I told her as the girls looked at me and all grinned at each other.

"You've got something else on your mind. What is it?" Taylor asked me as I smiled.

"Troy got us an apartment up in Rhode Island. And I'm worried about how we're going to pay for it." I told them as they all looked at me.

"You guys got an apartment together?" Kelsi asked me as I grinned at them.

"Yeah but we can't move in until August. We're both trying to save up as much money as possible. We both have summer jobs." I told them as I smiled.

"You guys will make it through. You both have scholarships so all you have to pay for is that apartment. You guys will make it through." Liz told me as I grinned.

"Yeah we will. So do you guys want to see the dresses first or go shopping?" I asked them as they all giggled.

"We want to see the dresses first and then go shopping." Sharpay told me as I pulled into the bridal shop.

We all piled out and went into the shop. The lady behind the counter immediately recognized me. I smiled as she came up to us.

"Miss Montez how are you today? Ahh these must be your bridesmaids." Becky told me as we stood in front of the counter.

"I'm good and yes these are my bridesmaids. We would like to try the dresses on." I told her as she smiled.

"How about the girls try on their bridesmaids' dresses on first and then Gabriella you can show the girls your dress." Becky told me as she went and got the dresses from the back.

"That sounds great. I picked out your sizes so go try them on." I told them as they grinned at me.

They grabbed their dresses and went into the dressing rooms. I heard the girls talking excitedly about the dresses.

"OMG Gabi! They are beautiful." Taylor told me as she came out of the dressing room.

"I love it. The pictures you sent don't do the dress justice." Kelsi told me as I smiled.

I looked over at Sharpay and Liz. They were both talking and had grins on their faces. I smiled as I looked at the girls in their dresses.

"How do they look, Becky?" I asked her as the girls stood on platforms.

"They look great. I don't think we'll have to do much altering." Becky told me as I looked at the girls.

"You all look really good. I love those dresses on you guys." I told them grinning.

"Great choice. Now where's your dress?" Liz asked me as I grinned and held it out.

"Well what are you waiting for? Go try it on!" Taylor told me as I walked back to the dressing rooms.

It took me a few minutes to put on the dress and then I stepped out. The girls' mouths dropped open when they saw me.

"OMG Gabi. That dress is incredible on you." Sharpay told me as I twirled around in it.

"She's right Gabi. That dress does wonders on you." Kelsi told me as I looked at myself in the mirror.

"Troy is going to love you in that dress!" Taylor told me as I couldn't keep the smile off my face.

"He is going to die, Gabi!" Liz told me as I grinned at her.

"You guys really like it? I was trying to find a dress that I could wear in the June heat but still look like a bride." I told them as they all grinned.

"I think you managed to accomplish that. You defiantly look like a bride in that dress." Taylor told me as I grinned.

"Why thank you. My mom found this one and told me about it. I didn't think I would like it but I tried it on and I bought it right then and there." I told them as the girls sighed.

"What's going on with you guys?" I asked them as we all went back to the dressing rooms to change.

"You are the luckiest girl in the world, Gabi. You get to marry your high school sweetheart." Taylor told me as I smiled.

"Oh you guys. You all have great boyfriends who will probably ask you sometime in the near future." I told them as they all rolled their eyes.

"So Gabi, why did you and Troy decide to move up the wedding date? Couldn't wait for another two years to be married?" Kelsi asked me as I grinned.

"Let's finish up here before I tell you guys what's going on." I told them as I walked out of the dressing room.

We handed back our dresses to the Becky and soon piled into the 4-Runner. I drove a short ways to a local park and got out. The girls followed me, confused by my actions.

"What's going on Gabi?" Sharpay asked me as I went to a park bench and sat down.

"The reason we moved up the wedding is because my mom's got cancer and they don't know how long she's got. Troy and I made the decision that we both wanted her at the ceremony, so we decided to move up the wedding date in case she died before the two years came." I told them as they all patted my hands.

"Oh Gabi. We're sorry." Liz told me as she gave me a hug.

"How is she doing?" Taylor asked me as I smiled a little bit.

"She's doing great as far as I can tell. She's really enjoying doing all the wedding preparations but I can tell that some days are worse then others. It comes and it goes." I told them as they frowned.

"Whose idea was it to move the wedding up?" Sharpay asked me as I looked over at the trees blowing with the wind.

"It was Troy's decision. I was going to suggest it but Troy beat me to it. It was funny telling our parents." I told them smiling.

"How did you tell the parents?" Kelsi asked me as I let out a little laugh.

"We told them that we had decided on a date and when we told them the date, they asked if it was still going to be 2011. Troy told them it was going to be this June and they got the deer in the headlight look. We walked them through everything and they seemed to calm down." I told them as they all smiled.

"I'm glad you guys have the support of your parents." Taylor told me as I smiled.

"Troy and I don't know what we would be doing if we didn't have their or your support." I told them as Sharpay looked at me.

"What about children?" Sharpay asked me as I grinned at her.

"Sure Troy and I want kids but we both want to finish college and get settled in our careers. Troy wants to get the restaurant off running in the next year or so." I told them.

"Has Troy and Jason decided on where they want to open the restaurant?" Liz asked me as I smiled.

"As far as I know, they want to open it here in Albuquerque. But I think they both want to finish college before they do that. They were looking at property the last time I knew anything." I told them as my cell phone rang.

"Hello?" I asked not even bothering to look at the caller id on the cell phone.

"Hey beautiful. What are you doing?" Troy asked me as I grinned. The girls figured out who it was.

"Sitting in the park with the girls talking. What about you he-man?" I asked him causing the girls to giggle.

"We're getting our butts kicked by the current basketball team." Troy told me as I laughed.

"You've only been out of basketball for less than a year. You should be teaching those boys a lesson." I told him as he laughed.

"We should but it seems the other guys haven't been keeping up with basketball like I have." Troy told me as I heard Chad in the background.

"Oh Chad told me to tell you to shut your mouth. He would like to see you come and play basketball." Troy told me as I grinned.

"Is that a challenge?" I asked Troy as I heard him talking with Chad and the other guys.

"Chad says to bring it!" Troy told me as I grinned at the girls.

"Ok. We'll be over there in about 20 minutes. I've got to go home and change and we'll meet you there." I told Troy hanging up.

"Come on girls. I've just been issued with a challenged." I told them walking back to the 4-Runner.

"What's the challenge?" Kelsi asked me as I started to drive towards my house.

"Chad challenged me to come play basketball with him." I told them as the girls flashed grins at each other.

"Have you been keeping up with basketball since you been at Brown?" Taylor asked me as Liz grinned.

"She's been up every morning at like 5 to go running and then her and Troy will go to the gym to work on free throws." Liz told them as I grinned.

"She's right. I'm almost to the point of beating Troy in one on one." I told them as we pulled up to my house.

"Make yourself comfortable as I go and change." I told them running up the stairs and into my room.

I quickly threw on a pair of sweat pants that I had made into capris and an old t-shirt of Troy's which I had cut the sleeves off of. I then threw on my tennis shoes and ran downstairs.

"Come on girls. I have to go serve a challenge to Chad." I told them as we walked outside and back into the car.

I drove the 10 minutes to the high school with the girls talking about different things. The most exciting topic was the fact that I was getting married to Troy in less than 5 weeks.

I pulled up to the high school and quickly threw the car into park. I looked at Liz. Her face was in amazement as she saw our high school.

"This is where you went to school? This is amazing." Liz told me as I grinned.

"Wait until you see the inside. It's incredible." I told her as we walked through the halls down to the gym.

I opened the doors to see not only the guys, but Jack and the current basketball team.

"What did you guys do? Call the entire school down here to watch me kick Chad's butt?" I asked them as Jack's face broke out in a smile.

"And there's my future daughter-in-law." Jack told his team as I smiled.

"Hi future father-in-law. Are you here to watch me kick Chad's butt?" I asked him as I went over to Troy.

"As a matter of fact I am." Jack told me as I kissed Troy's mouth.

"Did you have a great time looking at dresses?" Troy told me as I grinned.

"Yeah I did. Now I have some business to take care of." I told him as I went over to Chad.

"Are we playing for bets or money?" I asked Chad as he grinned at me.

"How about both? If I win, you must cook us guys an entire meal with whatever food we want. And I want $100." Chad told me as I smiled.

"All right but if I win, you guys must come with us girls to a spa day. And I want $100 from you too." I told him as I held out my hand.

"That's sounds great. Now what are we playing to?" Chad asked me as I grinned.

"How about 20? One point per basket." I told him as I heard the gym doors open.

"Hi mom, Amanda. Here to watch me make a fool out of Chad?" I asked them as they came in.

"Come on. Does anyone have faith that I will win?" Chad asked as everyone started talking.

"I have faith that you're going to be a sour looser." I told him as he took the ball from my hands.

"Let's just play." Chad told me as everyone cleared off the court and sat down on the bleachers.

Chad and I started playing full court. It was pretty even until we were both tied at 18. Chad looked at me as I grinned.

"So does the winner have to win by a certain number?" Chad asked me as I grinned.

"The winner has to win by 2 unless you want to make it higher?" I asked him as he grinned.

"Nah, two will be enough. You're history Montez!" Chad told me as I stole the ball from him. I aimed and released the ball. It swished through the net. I grinned as I heard Troy call out the score.

"Come on Gabi you can do it!" I heard Jack and Troy yell as I grinned at Chad.

"Are you ready to go home and pout?" I asked Chad as he stuck his tongue out at me.

"Not quite yet." Chad told me as he stole the ball from my hands and made a shot.

It didn't go in so I quickly rebounded it and took a shot. Everyone went quiet as they all looked.

The ball soared through the air . . .


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