Chapter 6

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Gabriella watched her window as rain was pouring down outside. It was the one day in summer that it was raining and it was really coming down. She loved the rain, but today something just wasn't right. Like that feeling where you are forgetting something or something is missing. She couldn't help but feel that something was out of place. She had cleaned her room five times and had rearranged her whole closet, including the shoes, socks and hangers by colors. But nothing was helping. She lay down on her bed and decided to listen to some music to put her at ease. She was reading a book when there was a light tapping at the window. She turned over and saw Troy. She walked over and opened the door.

"Hey there, what can I help you with?"

"I was just in the neighborhood…..again."

"Let me guess, it's too early for sleep so…..you wanted some ice cream?"

"Actually no, I wanted to see my girlfriend." She smiled and was about to give him a hug when she noticed that he was drenched.

"Oh my gosh, here come in. what in the world were you thinking?" she said as she rushed him inside.

"I just told you what I was thinking, I wanted to see you." He said shivering. Her heart couldn't help but melt. She stood up on her toes and gently kissed him. She pulled away and said,

"Ok, let's get you out of these clothes and into a hot bath. I can dry these while you take a shower."

"Oh my, Gabriella you wouldn't be trying to seduce me now are you?"

"Give me a little more credit Troy. I don't want my baby to get sick." She said blushing furiously right after.

"Your baby?"

"Come on, lets go to my bathroom." She said trying to change the subject as quickly as possible.

"Ok." He said with a smile on his face. She grabbed his hand and pulled him into her bathroom. She started to take off his shirt when she caught herself and realized what she was doing. She stopped and walked over to the closet to get him some towels.

"Ok, get undressed and jump in the shower, I can come and get your clothes while you are in there and put them to dry." She said all in one breath. She handed him the towels and stepped outside the bathroom. She waited a few minutes after shutting the door and heard the water running.

"Ok you can come in now!" Said Troy from the other side. She opened the door and saw Troy's figure behind the curtain, she couldn't see many details but her imagination was enough. She sat there for a moment dumbfounded before snapping back into reality and realizing he could probably see her. She picked up his clothes and headed for the door. She shut it and went downstairs to the laundry room. Her mom wasn't home so she didn't have to worry about any suspicious questions. In fact, her mom would be out all night. She had met someone a few weeks back and they were out on a date. Her mom had told her not to wait up and that they would have brunch and talk about it tomorrow. Gabriella was now old enough to know when her mom wanted to be alone and why. It didn't bother her.

"Gabriella?" Troy called from upstairs.

"Coming!" she said as she put the clothes in the dryer. She walked back upstairs and into her room to find herself face to face with Troy. But, not just any Troy, Troy dripping wet in a towel. She half smiled looking for the words to say.

"You were right about the shower, I feel great." He said while he towel dried his hair. She couldn't speak so she just kind of nodded. They sat there for a moment and Gabriella couldn't help but look at his chest. He was so well toned from basketball. She knew that before but it was different now. She felt her breathing get heavier and looked up into his eyes.

"Troy?" she whispered softly to him.

"Yes Gabby?" he said waiting for a question. She didn't give him one; instead she put her hand on his chest and reached up to kiss him. She hadn't planned on it but the timing just seemed so perfect, she couldn't resist. He didn't hesitate to kiss her back. They stood there for a moment completely entranced by each others touch, when Gabriella pulled away.

"Are you ok?" Troy asked her as she looked down. She nodded and took his hand. He followed her as she walked over to her bed. She kissed him again but this time with more passion. He responded and began to lean into her making it so she would lay down on the bed. She didn't stop him and just kept kissing him. He stopped and looked at her.

"Are you sure?" he asked softly. He knew what this would lead to and he knew that if he didn't stop now he wouldn't later on.

"Yeah. I'm ready." She said as she went in to kiss him again. She knew that she was ready and so was he.

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Troy looked at the ceiling reflecting on what had just happened. It had been the first time for both of them and he didn't expect that that would happen when he came over that day. She gave Gabriella a little squeeze and he heard her giggle a little bit.

"So, this was unexpected." He said. She smiled and couldn't help but agree. She didn't know what had come over her, but it felt right. She didn't regret a single thing.

"Yeah, but I am ok with it, are you?" she asked him.

"Of course I am ok with it. I mean I'm not trying to sound like a typical guy. This really meant a lot to me." He said quickly.

"I know Troy, but, just so you know, you could never sound like a typical guy." He smiled and leaned in to give Gabriella a kiss.

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Ok, so there it is. Also for you guys that are wondering, it is still about a year from the first chapter, remember the story is leading up to that. Keep reviewing! Thanks!