Chapter 13
Saturday arrived before Gabriella knew it. She had just changed into a pink tank top and jeans, and had done her hair when Troy arrived. She opened the door to let him in. after leaving Adrianna and Nick a note, (they weren't up yet) Gabriella and Troy headed out.
"So, where are we going?" Gabriella asked.
"Look, Gabs," Troy said. "If you don't mind, can we please go to Dunkin' Donuts? I've got this sudden craving for a donut."
"Okay," she laughed. "I love donuts, too."
The two headed to the nearest Dunkin' Donuts. After having some two donuts and a drink, the two walked to a shopping mall. There were so many dresses Gabriella just stood there looking at them.
"Hello, my name is Carrie," the attendant smiled at them. "How may I help you?"
"We're here to get a prom dress," Gabriella said.
"And a tux," Troy said.
"Right," Carrie said. "Well, sir, if you could just go this way…" Carrie showed Troy the direction where the tuxedoes were and Troy went.
"So, miss," Carrie began.
"Uh…call me Gabriella," Gabriella said quickly.
"What kind of a dress are you looking for, Gabriella?" Carrie asked.
"I really don't know," Gabriella smiled.
"Would you like a simple knee length dress or a fancy dress which reaches up to your ankles?" Carrie inquired.
"Simple knee length dress," Gabriella decided.
"Right this way, Gabriella," Carrie said and led her to the area where there were loads of knee length dresses.
"Um…how about you give me some choices?" Gabriella asked. "I swear it'll be easier for me."
Carrie laughed and she picked out five dresses. One was a black dress with a white ribbon. The other one was a strapless dress which was dark blue in colour. Then, came a spaghetti-strap, dress. It was red in colour with a brooch. Next, Carrie showed Gabriella another spaghetti-strap dress which was gold in colour. It had a ribbon tied around it. The last one was a plain black strapless dress.
"They're all gorgeous," Gabriella said. "I don't know which one to choose."
"How about you try each one and then decide?" Carrie asked.
"Okay, but, you have to give me your opinion," Gabriella said and Carrie nodded.
Gabriella tried on the black strapless dress, first. She walked out of the fitting room and showed it to Stacey, who shook her head.
"It doesn't suit you," she said.
Gabriella shrugged and grabbed the next black dress. She tried it on and showed it to Stacey.
"I don't think black's your color," Stacey said. "Try the red one."
Gabriella put on the red dress. She looked gorgeous in it, but, the brooch kept sticking into her arm. Stacey noticed.
"If it's not comfortable, then it's not a good idea to take that," Stacey said.
"True," Gabriella agreed. "Comfort comes first, in my opinion."
"Here," Stacey said handing her the blue dress.
Gabriella tried the blue dress, but, she did not like it. Neither did Stacey.
"Blue doesn't go with your brown hair," she said. "I think this is the one."
Stacey handed Gabriella the gold one. Gabriella tried on the dress and immediately fell in love with it. She strutted out of the fitting room like a supermodel and modeled it to Stacey who applauded.
"Beautiful!" she cried. "You look gorgeous, Gabriella."
"Thank you," Gabriella grinned looking at herself in the long mirror.
Gabriella paid for her dress and Stacey put it into a bag just as Troy came carrying a bag.
"What'd you get?" he asked.
"You'll find out, soon," Gabriella grinned.
"Aww…Montez," Troy groaned. "I want to see it, now."
"Later," Gabriella sang. "Hey, let's drop these at Adrianna's house and hang out."
"Good idea," Troy said.
The two dropped off Gabriella's dress at Adrianna's house. Troy and Gabriella sat in Troy's car as they decided what to do.
"Okay, here's a choice," Troy said. "You can either have dinner at a fancy restaurant or picnic with me on the beach after just hanging out at the park or at the beach or wherever you want to."
"I'll take picnic at the beach after hanging out at the beach," Gabriella smiled. "I hate restaurants. The waiters will always be bothering me. Some rude and nosy people might keep staring or the people at the next table might be eavesdropping and…"
"I get it, Gabs," Troy laughed. "Okay. Next stop – the beach."
Troy drove to the beach. They stopped on the way to buy some food for their picnic. After that, they headed to the beach. Gabriella and Troy both kicked off their shoes and chased each other around the beach. Gabriella ran towards the swings and Troy followed. He caught her around the waist and spun around with her in his arms. Gabriella squealed as she clutched his shoulders afraid of falling.
They just goofed around on the beach until the sunset and then, they had a romantic picnic together.
"It's beautiful," Gabriella said, looking at the sunset.
"Just like you," Troy smiled and Gabriella blushed.
"Thanks," Gabriella said softly.
"Gabi," Troy said suddenly. "You know the guys have given their class rings to the girls, right? But, I haven't. that's because it's a tradition in the Bolton family to wait until they have found the right girl, who they could love forever, before giving her your class ring."
Gabriella gasped as Troy pulled off the class ring from his finger and slipped it onto Gabriella's.
"Thank you," Gabriella whispered, happily.
"I…uh…I love you, Gabriella Montez," Troy smiled.
"I love you, too, Troy Bolton," Gabriella smiled.
The couple shared a romantic kiss before they watched the sunset together.
A/N Don't forget to check out my new story. It's called 'I'll stick with you'. So, check it out! Here's the summary.
SUMMARY FOR 'I'LL STICK WITH YOU': Gabriella is back in town after five years. She has a terrible secret. She meets Troy and he learns about it. Will Troy help her get over it and stick with her? Or will he ignore her?