Gabriella took out her cell phone, contemplating on whether to text Troy or not as she took a seat in her class after giving her teacher a note from the office.
Hmm, should I? I wonder if his phone is on vibrate... He should.. Hopefully. She thought, not paying any attention to the teacher explaining, she already knew it anyhow. Suddenly her phone began to vibrate instead of ringing, since she learned her lesson her first day at East High.
"Hey! I'm bored, I just finished my test." The text message read from Troy. Gabriella smiled.
"Really? How was it?" She texted back.
"Pretty easy since I had a good tutor. Thanks!"
"Well, you're welcome."
"So, you still in the office?"
"Nope, back in class."
"Fun." He texted, being sarcastic
"Hey, you didn't have anything in particular planned for us today right?"
"Nope, just thought we'd chill. Why so?"
"Great. I have something planned then."
"Okay, I'll meet you in a bit, my teacher is looking at me.. ttyl"
"Mkay, see you in 15 minutes.." She texted, then put her phone away.
15 minutes later, Troy met Gabriella at her locker.
"Hey." He greeted as he walked up to her.
"Hey." She smiled.
"So, what has your lovely brain planned for us?"
"Well, my dad is here."
"Your dad?" Troy asked, and Gabriella nodded.
"Yeah, he's back. He was the reason why they called me up to the office."
"Oh."
"Mhmm. And we talked about what happened, then he asked if I wanted to spend time with him, but I told him that I already had plans with you..."
"Gabby, you know you didn't have to say that." He cut her off.
"No, Troy, it's totally fine." She smiled. "After I told him that, he told me that he'd love for you to join us if you wanted."
"Really?"
"Yep. He said, that since he's getting to know me, he might as well get to know my boyfriend." She smiled at the thought.
"Well, in that case, I'm in. It's a good thing that he wants to get to know me... rather than hating me and trying to keep me away from you." He winked.
"Hmm, I don't know. I kinda wish he did." She laughed, closing her locker.
"Ouch." Troy said, placing his hand over his heart.
"C'mon." She laughed, taking his hand and leading him to the front of the school.
"So what did you and your dad have in mind?" Troy asked.
"Well, he doesn't really know much of Albuquerque yet... and I can't really say I'm a pro.."
"So that's where I come in right?" Troy grinned.
"Yep. Tour guide Troy." She giggled.
"Haha, very funny. Sorry to break it to you, but I'm no Barbie."
"Of course not. You're Ken!" She joked again.
"Well, his hair is always nice..."
"That's because he's plastic." Gabriella rolled her eyes as they walked through the front entrance to meet her father. "Anyways, there's my dad."
"Great. Let's get going." Troy said. They walked up to meet Gabriella's father, just like he and she discussed earlier.
"Hey, Mr. Montez. It's good to see you again." Troy held out his hand.
"Hello Troy, it's good to see you too. I'm glad you're joining Gabriella and I." He smiled, shaking his hand.
"Hey Dad."
"Hey Hun." He hugged.
"So Wildcat, where are we gonna show my dad around?" Gabriella asked.
"Uhm, I don't know. What would you like to see? Any particular interests?" He asked Mr. Montez.
"Hmm, nope. None in particular. I'm an all-around guy."
"Okay, then, I guess you'll be getting an all-around general Albuquerque tour." Troy laughed.
"Sounds good." Mr. Montez said.
"So.. how are we gonna do this? We all have our cars..." Gabriella started.
"How about we head back to your house, then take my car since I'll be your guide?" Troy offered.
"But what about your gas..." Gabriella said.
"Don't worry about it." Troy smiled.
"Thank you Troy. That's very generous of you."
"No problemo Mr. Montez, you are new in town, so you shouldn't be the one to drive anyhow." Troy said.
"Then what about me?" Gabriella laughed. "I'm not new.. Kinda."
"Well, since you're my girlfriend, I'm supposed to do nice things for you and treat you right, right?" Troy smiled.
"Yep, and thank you." She pecked him on the cheek.
"Well, I'll meet you two at your house. I'm gonna go home really quick and switch to the SUV so we don't have to crunch in my car." Troy explained. "I'll see you guys in a little."
"Alright. Bye" Gabriella said, and watched him drive off.
"He's a good guy for you, Gabby." Mr. Montez said.
"Yeah, he's a great guy. He said he was surprised that you liked him, and wanted to get to know him instead of hating him like most fathers." Gabriella laughed.
"Well, it only seems fair."
"What do you mean?" Gabriella asked as they made their way to their separate cars.
"Well, I missed out on all those years. So it only seems right to be nice to him, I mean I practically owe you so much."
"You really don't have to. You did what you had to do."
"Yeah.."
"So, tell me then. Do you honestly like Troy then?"
"Yeah, he is a good kid, and I see that he does treat you right like he said he does, so I trust him." He smiled.
"Okay good. So, do you know how to get back to the house from here?"
"Nope. Clueless." He said opening his car door."
"Okay. Then just follow." Gabriella said getting into her car.
Troy drove home and walked inside to find his mother in the kitchen.
"Hey mom." He greeted.
"Hey. How was your day?" She asked
"Pretty good. Do you mind if I take the big car out?"
"Nope, go ahead. But what's wrong with your car?" She asked curiously.
"Oh, well, Gabby and I are gonna show her dad around Albuquerque."
"Gabriella has a father?" She gave him a look. "I mean, I didn't know her father lived in town..."
"Oh. Well, he's in the military. He's kinda been gone most of her life, and they lost contact, but he recently found them, and was stationed close by to here."
"That's great. I'm so glad that you're with Gabriella. It makes me happy to know that you're happier because of her."
"Thanks mom."
"So, where are you taking him?"
"Uhm, we're not sure. Gabriella and I just thought we'd take him around. You know, a general tour."
"Well, hope you have fun. Is Brad going with you?"
"I think he went to visit Aunt Rose." Troy said.
"Oh. Alright, well, don't be back too late."
"I won't. Promise. I'm done with my homework anyways." He smiled, grabbing the keys, and made his way to the Montez residence.
"Want anything to drink?" Gabriella asked, opening the front door.
"Water?" Mr. Montez asked.
"There's water bottles in the fridge. Make yourself at home. I'm gonna head upstairs really quick to grab my purse." Gabriella said walking up the stairs.
After getting her purse, she and her father sat in the living room waiting for Troy, and just talked about random things trying to get to know each other. Once Troy arrived they were off.
Weee, well, hopefully I can quickly write the next chapter for My Heart's Debut tonight, && finish my homework. LOL. Soo yeahh, REVIEW PLEASE! & Thank you for those of you who left reviews for the previous chapter.. or actually.. ALL of them. You guys are cool. Mmmkay, see you later.