Summary: The gang go through tough times at university with family illnesses to secrets as to two members accused of cheating. They are all attending UCLA and all the girls will be sharing an apartment just as the boys will. Someone's dad gets ill and causes them to withdraw from the gang and hurt the ones they love the most. How will they cope? Two people are helping each other out but with the amount of time they are spending together their other half's start to question them. Will they all still be friends by the time they've finished? Who will suffer heartache and will the pressures of being so different finally get too much?
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Chapter 26
It had been a few days since Jason and Kelsi's announcements and everyone was now getting used to it. They had hardly spent anytime with each other since college started again so the boys were all planning something special. Jason and Kelsi were now planning on moving in together so that they could spend time together and be ready for after the pregnancy. Not one of the girls minded Jason living with them because it gave them an extra sense of security. They were going to prepare a nursery in the room Annabelle used to have. Tonight Sharpay and Zeke were having a movie night in with Chad, Taylor, Jason and Kelsi. Troy wanted to spend some alone time with Gabriella so he invited her over to the boy's apartment.
"Chad!" Gabriella called from her room as she looked for something to wear.
"What's up Gabs?" Chad asked poking his head through her door.
"Do I need to dress up tonight or should I just wear something comfy?" Chad looked at her.
"How am I supposed to know? That's a question you ask another girl. I would say comfy because Troy said it would be just a plain night." Gabriella nodded as she picked out a denim skirt and black tank top and some flip-flops. Chad left as she changed. She left her hair down naturally. She grabbed her cell and put it in her back pocket before walking out.
"I'm going next door now so if you need me you know where to find me. Chad can I have your key?" Gabriella told the others who were already eating their takeaway food. Chad chucked Gabriella his key.
"See ya tomorrow Gabs." Kelsi shouted as Gabriella left. She walked the few steps from her apartment and let herself in; she heard music coming from Troy's room, which created a big grin on her face. She quietly walked over to his door and opened it carefully, trying not to make a noise. Gabriella had to try to stifle her laugh when she saw Troy searching through his clothes in only his boxers. His room was a mess.
"You know I didn't even take that long to get changed." Gabriella saw Troy jump. He turned around and blushed slightly as Gabriella leaned against the doorframe.
"Sorry I'm not prepared yet but Chad wouldn't shut up before. You look pretty hot though standing there." Gabriella laughed knowing what Chad would have been doing.
"You do know he did that on purpose so you wouldn't be ready. By the way I like what you're wearing." Troy smiled at her and walked over to her, wrapping his arms around her.
"I know. Well if you want me to stay like this then you will have to wear the same attire." Gabriella rolled her eyes as she kissed him passionately. They slowly made their way back to his bed, never breaking the kiss. Just as things were about to heat up more Troy's cell rang. Gabriella pulled away as Troy leaned over and grabbed his cell.
"This better not be Chad." Gabriella smiled. "It's my mom, I'll call her tomorrow because she probably just wants to check up on me and you. Recently she has been dropping pretty huge hints that she wants me to propose to you." Troy said putting his cell back on his side.
"Your awful." Troy shrugged before pulling Gabriella back down to him. Just as he did Gabriella's cell, which was in her pocket, started ringing.
"URGH!" Troy groaned as Gabriella got of him.
"It's your mom." Troy shook his head as Gabriella answered. "Hi Lisa."
"Gabi please tell me Troy is with you." Gabriella could tell she was upset.
"Yeah he's right next to me. Are you ok?" Troy looked at Gabriella bewildered.
"No not really, do you think I could talk to Troy?" Gabriella passed her phone over to Troy.
"Hey mom." Troy answered. He could hear her crying.
"Troy you need to get home now." Troy was confused.
"Why? Just tell me what's going on now. Why are you so upset?" Gabriella could see Troy's concerned face.
"Your dad doesn't want me to tell you over the phone like this." Troy knew it was bad the face that his mom was stalling in telling him stuff.
"Mom I'm not coming till I know what's going on." Gabriella was leaning her head on Troy's shoulders to stop him from getting too worked up. She intertwined their hands together giving his hand a reassuring squeeze.
"Troy your dad's got cancer."
A/N: How will Troy react? I will update tomorrow if enough people review so please review! Thanks!