BROKEN
I DON'T OWN THE CHARACTERS! too bad though..I'd like to own Zac Efron. lol
AN: well hi everyone…ok, this is my FIRST story ever, and it goes on an emotional "roller coaster" or so to speak. It may seem happy and bubbly at one point and then it will get all dark…and then go back to happy again. No matter what..I promise things will work out somehow. TORYxGABRIELLA all the way!
The whole school was leavening now, and all of the band music was dieing down. Gabriella saw Sharpay walking down the hall with Zeke, flashing her Hollywood lip curve (AN: that's a grin for anyone who doesn't understand!). She seemed to be almost like a different person. Gabriella walked over to the pair and smiled.
"So sharpay… I was wondering if we could start over with everything that's happened between us?"
"Ofcouse silly! I am like, so over that. After all," she said, looking at Zeke. " I think I have a new obsession."
" So… Friends?" Gabriella was still somewhat anxious.
"Totally." said sharpay, detaching herself from zeke for the moment to throw her arms around Gabi. Gabriella then waved goodbye and walked down the hallway towards the guys locker rooms, listening to her heels click across the deserted corridor.
Meanwhile Troy…
Troy felt his adrenaline high wearing down as he sat alone, straddling the very bench that his team had been jumping on earlier in pure joy of winning the championships. When ever he was alone he felt empty, and it hurt. Ever since his mother had gotten diagnosed with cancer around February that year, Troy's dad had been even harder on his only son. It wasn't just basketball either, everything had to be perfect, which it never was for his dad. "Troy! You don't CRY. That shows weakness…you are SO WEAK TROY! Why do you have to show your mother that you're scared? You have to be a MAN, Troy James Bolton. Not some singing wimp who falls for every girl he sees in detention…"
Troy was so immersed in his thoughts that he didn't realize that a tear had fallen from his eye until more began to follow; causing the teen that could take so much in his life, to shudder with body racking sobs.
Troy smashed his fist into his locker and felt the sharp red metal create a searing gash across his hand.
"WHY ME! What have I EVER done to deserve this SHIT!" He screamed.
Hallway (Gabi)
As Gabriella was approaching the locker rooms where she knew Troy would be, she heard a scream that sounded like Troy's. Without thinking, she rushed into the locker rooms, and saw something that made her feel raw empathy. She quietly slipped off her shoes and walked towards this broken boy who obviously hurt so much inside.
"Troy…"
His breath caught and he whipped his head towards her, then glanced back down at the bench.
"G-gabi…leave p-please. Y-y-you don't- This isn't- N-no- just go. I'm not good enough for you."
Gabriella tilted her head and frowned in worry. What had happened to the quick-witted happy troy she'd just talked to earlier? She walked over to him and sat down, leaning against his back, letting him know that she was there.
"Troy.." she whispered "what's wrong? I've never seen you like this. Please, I am here for you. Always."
At her words Troy turned around and leaned into her, resting his face against her neck.
"I know, I know. But-"
"Shh…no buts. Just let me in Troy. I can help. Tell me what's wrong baby." Said Gabriella, stroking his face, wiping away his sweat and tears.
Troy took a deep shuddering breath, "My mom has cancer and we all know that it's going to kill her soon and my dad has been taking everything out on me. He yells and screams and tells me I'm not good enough, or that I cant cry because I have to be a man. He pushes me too hard Gabi, and I cant take it anymore. When ever I'm alone I feel like the world is going to fall apart and it crushes me inside. Its like no one cares anymore. " Troy choked down another sob, as Gabriella rocked him slowly back and fourth murmuring soothing words into his ear.
"Oh Troy" she whispered. "Oh Troy. Why didn't you tell me. I love you so much, and it hurts me to see you like this."
Gabi reached over and took his hands into hers but troy winced and Gabriella gasped in surprise at the red liquid cascading off of his finger tips.
"Your Hand! What happened? Are you ok?"
Troy straightened up and gestured wordlessly to the locker that had his blood on it.
"I was mad. I wasn't thinking about what I was doing." His voice was raspy but Gabi felt relief at its sound.
"Here." she took a small roll of cloth out of her purse and began to wrap it around Troy's hand. He shot her an inquiring glance and she responded " I always have something incase someone gets hurt. I'm glad I had it with me now."
Troy spoke softly " Thank you…Having you here with me has helped so much. I love you Gabriella."
"Anything for you Troy." Her eyes showed the promised in every word she spoke.
He hesitated- "Do you think you could- well…make me forget? Just for a while… you're the only one who can do it. Let me forget all of this pain. "
Gabriella's eyes slowly drifted upwards to connect with Troy's. "Do you trust me?"
"Yes."
"Then follow me."
She led him out of the locker rooms and as she closed the door, she was spun around and pinned up against it. She could feel Troy's hot breath on her neck.. "Before I trust you, I want you to feel what I feel for you. Gabriella…"
She shivered as his lips touched her neck and slowly trailed upwards over her jaw.
"Can I kiss you?" His eyes were dark and he wore a serious expression.
Her answer was simple. "Yes."
And with that Troy's lips crashed against hers and the two of them felt fire rushing though each other. Gabi sighed and wound her hands though Troy's perfect hair as Troy ran his hands up her arms and over her shoulders. He touched his tongue to Gabriella's lips and they deepened the kiss, feeling the wonderful rush that came with it. They then broke apart breathing hard, staring at each other.
"Hey Gabriella…"
"Troy?"
"Thank you. For- for letting me forget."
She smiled, "I told you I would always be here didn't I? Now follow me. I have someplace to show you."
"Ok…and Gabi… You're mine now." Troy wore his trademark grin.
"What do you mean Troy?"
He kissed her once more and held her up as her knees went weak. "You're my girlfriend."
She laughed and rolled her eyes. " Oh alllllright I guess if you insist…"
The mood lightened considerably… and Troy snickered, "Oh hun, you know you want me."
Gabriella licked her lips and grinned, watching as Troy's eyes darted down to her mouth. "The same goes for you Troy."
AN: ok everyone, this story can end now or it can continue…when I'm not in school or have some free time. Tell me what you think but not too harsh please!-Egyptian-Fire
