It seemed like the storm got worse by the minute. Troy woke up for the fourth time since he and Duke switched places. He groaned and turned around on the couch and seconds later another loud bang from the thunderstorm was heard.

He had enough.

He stood up, rubbed his eyes and stretched himself. Since he couldn't sleep he easily could do some workouts instead? Troy looked over at the sleeping girl on the other couch. Her chest slowly rising up and down. Her brown curly hair spread over the pillow. She was like an angel. Troy shook his head, stop it! He grabbed his sportsmat and placed it onto the ground and looks back at Gabriella. Would she wake up because of it?

He lay down and started planking. immediatly all his muschles tighten up and he felt satisfied. A workout always helped him undo stress or being cranky. after 30 seconds planking he rolled over to do some situps for 30 seconds and directly after that some crunches. Sweat formed on his forehead and upperlip but he never thought of quitting already. Troy got up to start doing some squats.

Gabriella woke up by someone panting every now and then. She slowly opened her eyes and immediatly felt her headache coming up, but forgot the pain instantly because of the sight in front of her.

His arms..

His torso..

His back..

Her eyes widened when Troy tensed his muschles. Gabriella felt that feeling again right in her stomach en now she knew exactly what is was.

it was lust, she was attracted by him.

Gabriella! This is wrong! She couldn't feel this! How old is this guy anyways? 17? If so, she would be a pedophile. Urgh, come on! She shook her head and by the time she did that, Troy looked up.

' Hey, I didn't wake you hopefully?'

Gabriella blushed and quickly covered her face with her hands.' uh, no no. I woke up because of the storm.' she lied.

Troy got up. ' Yea, I know right? I couldn't sleep so that's why I wanted to work out a bit. It helps me relax you know.'

' It looked good.'

Gabriella covered her mouth. Troy couldn't help but smirk.

' Were you checking me out?'

'No, no ofcourse not! what kind of woman do you think I am? I mean, how old are you anyways?'

' just turned 18 last June.'

Thank god, i'm not a pedophile.'

'Really? I thougt you were older, because you are uh very tall.'

Troy shrugged. ' Genes I guess. My dad is almost 2 metres and mom isn't short either. So it would be weird if I was a tiny guy.'

Gabriella giggled. 'True'

Cute giggle.

Troy cleared his throat. ' So, how are you feeling? Can I get you anything?'

'well, I'm kinda starving but I can make something myself..' Gabriella said.

Troy shook his head. 'No, you are injured and most of all a guest so I will take care of you. So what do you want? Sandwich? '

'Sounds delicious'

'Coming right up.

Troy walked out of the livingroom and Gabriella wasn't aware of the fact that she was holding her breath most of the time they were talking. She finally let out the much needed air. Holding her hand against her chest. She never had this feeling before. It was so intens. With Cliff it was good, nice and fun. But with Troy. Was it lust? Only lust? Gabriella closed her eyes and saw the image of Troy working out in front of her the second she thought of it.

fuck.

Troy came back and saw Gabriella with her eyes closed. Is she hurt? ' Hey, you okay? Does your head hurt? I wish I could take the pain away but they advices not to go on the road with this weather otherwise I have driven you to the nearest hospital.' He gave her the plate

Gabriella opened her eyes. ' It's sore, but I manage. Thank you for asking.'

She took a bite

' Wow, this is amazing, what's on it?'

' It's a secret.' Troy grinned.

' Oh really huh? But you can tell me right? I promise not to tell anyone.' Gabriella giggled.

Is she flirting with me?

Am I flirting with him?

'Nope. Has been in the family for generations.' Troy said as he sat down at the edge of the couch she was on. 'Grandpa would kill me if I spill it to a woman i'm not married too.'

Both of them laughed and Troy sat down a little closer. Gabriella watched him doing it. The smell of his sweat was clearly there and she felt aroused by it. She quickly stuffed her sandwich inside her mouth and tried to concentrate on her chewing. And it was like Troy felt it, he got up and walked back to his couch.

'So uh, since we are both awake and I have no clue who you are besides the information Duke gave me. Where are you from?' Troy asked.

Gabriella swallowed. ' Not far from here.'

' Wauw, that's an political answer.' Troy laughed.

' Sorry, it's an habit. Although you find it all over the internet if you just type in Gabriella Montez.' she giggled. ' No i'm born and raised in Las Salinas Cali. I have an older brother who is an lawyer in NCY. Parents split up but I have a good relationship with both of them'

'That's nice to hear.' Troy said with a smile. 'And you are 18 aswell?'

'No, 19. last december was the big day.'

' Okay, so acting. What about that? You just rolled into it?' Troy asked handing over a glass of water he also got for her.

She gladly accepted it and took a sip. She swallowed and said. 'I kinda did. It started with some commercials when I was younger but you build a portfolio and when I got older. My dad who is also my manager got some phonecalls for small roles in a movie and then they saw I was a talent and now my first actionfilm is coming soon.'

'Wow, i'm impressed!'

'Thanks. I can't believe it actually. It all went so fast but I wouldn't have it any other way. I am really enjoying my life. Even the paps and the fans who can be a little too much but i'm glad to be a rolemodel for them.' Gabriella smiled. 'So, what about you? '

'Well, i'm 18 like I said before. Senior in High School. Hopefully to get a scholarship in basketball. Some scouts are coming next month to see me play. It's a dream to play in the NBA but it's very hard. So my plan is to keep practicing, keep working out so they have to choose me all over again.' Troy smiled. ' I have one little brother you already met. Duke is 14 years old and just started high school. My parents are still together but are in Mexico as we speak. My dad is a businessman and very bussy. My mom went along so they could spend time together. Besides that, not much to tell I think.'

'Any girlfriends'

Gabriella blushed and Troy laughed. ' I thought you had a boyfriend?'

'I'm just making conversation.'

'Uh huh, but to answer your question. I'm hanging out with a girl yes. Is she my girlfriend? Well, not official I guess. She's been weird lately. I don't like that. Just say what you want to say. Be honest. '

Gabriella's heart made a small jump. Like she was relieved that he was still on the market. Gabriella come on! You have someone in your life! Stop acting like a horny teenager.

'Cliff?'

Gabriella woke up from her thoughts and nodded. 'Yes, Cliff is my boyfriend and the one who runned away after the crash.'

Troy sniffed in envy. 'Some boyfriend you have. You just not run off after a crash expecially when your girlfriend is injured and still in the car.'

'Well, he thought differently. But the thing is that me and him. We uh are not doing very well. We have lots of fights and for me it's over but we haven't officially called it quits.'

Okay. she practially single. That's good news.'

Troy got up and sat down next to her. He stroked a strand of hair away from her face. He looked at the wound and then back into her eyes. ' He's an idiot. Look what he did to you.'

Gabriella closed her eyes first when he touched her but quickly opened them when she felt his eyes on her. Brown met blue. They both leaned in at the same time, still locking eyes. Troy's other hand was on her leg. Her hands on his arms. Their lips were inches away from eachother when..

' Everything okay down there?'

It was Duke.