Heya, majority said 5/6 so that's what you'll get ) The updates may be a bit slower though, I'm about to go into year 11, that means GCSEs, argh! ( Here's the next chapter, read and review. And please comment on the two potential stories at the bottom. Izzy
Troy and Gabriella walked slowly back to Gabriella's house, talking non stop. Gabriella had calmed down a bit and was now capable of normal speech.
"It was so weird for the first few months. The police investigated but there was enough physical evidence to reassure them that my story was true." Gabriella said.
"What about your mom, how did she take it?" Asked Troy tentatively.
"Well, she was upset, obviously. But once she'd calmed down she believed me." Gabriella looked down at her hands, tears once more appearing in her deep brown eyes.
"What's the matter, Brie?" Troy asked
Gabriella stopped walking and turned to face Troy, "I've never ever told anyone about this. I've never spoken to anyone about any of it. They tried to get me to go see a shrink but I couldn't face thinking about it, let alone telling some stranger about it. Then, telling you it's just brought it all back up to the surface again and…" Gabriella couldn't go on, she stood on the sidewalk, tears pouring down her face. Troy pulled her close.
"Just remember, that if you ever want to talk, cry or just sit, I am always here for you." He whispered, stroking the back of her hair.
"Thank you Troy" Gabriella said.
Troy looked down at the girl in his arms. She looked so small, so frail. He couldn't believe that a father could ever do that to his daughter, especially not someone as lovely as Gabriella. He watched the way her chest heaved with sobs, the way salty tears clung to her eyelashes before running in rivulets down her perfect face. He took her gently by the chin and turned her face up towards his. He was getting nearer and nearer, he could see each individual tear drop on her eyelashes. He could feel her ragged breath on his face…
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Troy and Gabriella jumped as the sound of Troy's mobile interrupted them.
"Hello?" Troy asked.
"Oh, hi Mia."
"No, you're not interrupting anything" Said Troy, offhandedly.
"Yeah, see you at five. Bye"
"Is everything okay?" Asked Gabriella.
"Yeah" Smiled Troy, pulling his best friend close again.
"I better get home. I told mama I'd be back by five" Said Gabriella pulling away.
"Okay, call me if you need to" Said Troy, turning to walk down the street.
"Troy.." Gabriella called after Troy's retreating head.
"Yes?"
"Nothing" Said Gabriella.
Troy smiled and waved as he walked down the street.
'I love you' Gabriella mouthed at his retreating back.
"Gabriella?" Asked a vaguely familiar voice.
Gabriella rolled over in her sleep, she didn't want to wake up. She wanted to go back into the dream she'd been having about cheese and bananas.
"Go away" She mumbled without opening her eyes.
"That's a nice way to treat your best friend in the world" Exclaimed the voice.
Gabriella noted that it was very nice voice. Kind of rough but smooth as silk at the same time, sweet yet still incredibly sexy. She opened one eye and saw two blue eyes smiling down at her.
"Troysie?" She asked, using the pet name she hadn't used for years.
"Yes Gabby, it's me" Said Troy grinning. He sat down on the edge of her bed and poked a finger into her side.
Gabriella squealed and shot out of bed, hitting Troy in the face as she jumped.
"Ouch" Troy exclaimed, holding his stinging nose.
"Serves you right" Said Gabriella, "If you will hit people when they are still half asleep, expect a quick reaction. What are you doing here anyway?"
"I was going to see if you wanted a ride to school but when I arrived your mom told me you were still asleep. That's unlike you"
The school had been closed for a half day due to heating work so the students didn't go in until 12.30.
"Why what time is it?" Asked Gabriella, squinting at her wall clock. "Mom borrowed my bedside clock and I can't see my wall one without my glasses or contacts."
"11.05" Said Troy, handing Gabriella her glasses off the bedside table.
"Wow" Said Gabriella, the latest she'd ever slept was 9.30; she was naturally an early riser.
"Well, I was going to see if you wanted to head out to 'Betty's Diner' for some lunch, but I guess in your case it would be breakfast" Said Troy, laughing.
"Yeah okay, give me fifteen minutes to get dressed" Said Gabriella clambering out of bed, Troy's mouth dropped when he saw her. Then she remembered, she'd been so tired when she'd climbed into bed last night she hadn't bothered to put bed clothes on, she was just in her bra and panties. Gabriella dived back under the covers a blush rising on her pretty cheeks.
"I'm gonna wait downstairs" Mumbled Troy as he backed out the room. I never knew my best friend had such a hot body, thought Troy as he walked down the stairs. Then he mentally shook himself, he was with Mia, not Gabriella.
Gabriella appeared ten minutes later with her long brown hair curling naturally down her back, minimal makeup on and dressed in a pretty white top with black lace around the top and black skinny jeans with gold flats.
"Ready" She said as she flew into the room. She was shocked to see the whole gang sat around on her sofas, Sharpay was sat next to Chad, Taylor next to Ryan, Mia in the armchair and Troy perched on the arm of Mia's chair. "Oh, hi"
"Hey, Troy why the hell did you not tell Gabriella that we were all here. It is obvious from the look on her face that she was not expecting us." Sharpay scolded Troy.
"It never came up" Said Troy, shrugging.
"What do you mean 'It never came up' how do you forget to tell someone that there is" –she did a quick head count- "five people waiting in her living room. You really are a doofus."
The rest of the gang laughed at Sharpay as Troy looked sheepish.
"Never mind guys," Said Gabriella, picking up her school bag and flinging it over her shoulder "Let's go eat."
The six friends left the house and piled into two cars. Troy, Mia and Gabriella in one and Chad, Sharpay, Ryan and Chad in another.
Ten minutes later they all piled into a booth at 'Betty's Diner'.
Emilee, the friendly waitress that served them every time they went into Betty's bustled up and poised, pen on paper, ready to take their orders.
"So, Chad, it'll be a double cheeseburger with extra cheese and large fries?" Emilee smiled.
"Got it in one" Smiled Chad, passing his menu to Sharpay who was sat next to him.
"Sharpay?" Asked Emilee.
"Just water and a bagel please. I ate before we came out." Sharpay replied.
"Okay, Troy?"
The ordering went on like until everyone had placed their orders. Then the conversation turned to the annual talent show held every year at EHS.
"Gabriella, you doing anything this year?" asked Troy.
"No, I can't sing or dance" Chuckled Gabriella.
"What??" Gasped five voices at once.
"What?" Replied Gabriella, confused.
"It's a common fact that you are the best female singer in the school." Said Sharpay.
"What are you talking about? When have you heard me sing?"
"I youtubed you and put it on the school website." Said Chad, a goofy grin appearing on his face.
"You better run before this milkshake finds itself over your precious 'fro" Growled Gabriella and the rest of the gang rolled around laughing.
A/N: thanks for reading, now that little button has your name all over it! REVIEW! Now, I have two ideas for stories, can you tell me which one you would prefer me to do next and why! Thank you!
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