Chapter 16
The day of the prom finally came. The girls wouldn't stop talking about it and deep inside the boys were really excited too. They just wouldn't show it.
"Are you guys excited for tonight?" Sharpay squealed.
"For the hundredth time Sharpay. We are!" Kelsi giggled.
"I just can't wait." Gabriella said as excited as Sharpay.
Its now few hours before the prom and the girls were all staying at Sharpay's house and the boys were staying at Troy's mansion.
"Let's put on our gowns now!" Sharpay said eagerly and run to the bathroom. After a few minutes, Sharpay finally came out.
"Sharpay you look gorgeous!" Gabriella exclaimed looking at Sharpay's beautiful gown. It was gold and matches the colour of her hair. It went down right before it touches the ground.
"Zeke will be drooling all over you!" Kelsi laughed.
"Yeah totally!" Taylor said.
"Thanks." Sharpay hopped happily. Kelsi and Taylor tried their ones on and they all looked exquisite and beautiful.
"Gabi are you done yet? You've been there longer than us!" Taylor yelled from outside the bathroom.
"Ok ok I'm coming." Gabriella said and hesitantly went outside. She kept her eyes on the ground feeling that she picked a really bad gown because there was no response from her friends.
"Guys are you sure that I look ok?" Gabriella finally asked and saw the other girls staring at her wide eyed and frozen.
"Gabi you look freakin stunning!" Sharpay yelled and all the others could do was nod.
"I will bet a hundred dollars that Troy will totally drop his jaw and wouldn't talk for 5 minutes and would just be staring at you." Kelsi said.
"Guys that would
never happen." Gabriella blushed and looked down.
"Ok fine
Gabi. If we're right, you have to treat us for lunch tomorrow but
if we're wrong, well, we'll do whatever you want us to do."
Taylor bet and the girls nodded.
"That's a deal." Gabriella said and they all shook hands.
"By the way, who is Ryan going with?" Gabriella asked curiously since she haven't seen Ryan the whole day.
"Oh he's going with Lauren. She's a girl from the drama club." Sharpay answered shortly.
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The boys were all so
giddily too just like the girls. They were excited to take their
girls to prom especially Troy who was so proud and happy that he has
Gabriella for his date.
"Guys, how do I look?" Troy said while
straightening his tuxedo.
"Man you better stay away from girls because I'm betting they won't let you go." Chad laughed.
"Yeah they're gonna dump their dates for you if they can." Zeke said and Troy smiled.
"I guess its time to pick our girls up." Jason said while looking at his watch.
"Yeah let's go." Troy said and the boys head off.
"Wait, where's Ryan?" Chad asked confused.
"Chad you're so stupid. Ryan went few minutes ago because he has to pick up Lauren." Troy informed and Chad seemed surprise that he didn't know about it.
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The girls were ready and were just waiting for the boys to arrive. They were still upstairs putting some final touches on their make ups.
"The excitement is killing me!!" Sharpay finally blurted out.
"I think we can see that." Gabriella laughed and finally the doorbell rang.
"I'll get it girls!" Mrs Evans yelled.
"Thanks mom!" Sharpay yelled back.
"Hey boys. You all look charming! Come in!" Mrs Evans said opening the door widely for the three dashing guys to enter.
"Do you know where the girls are Mrs Evans?" Zeke asked politely. He's always nice and kind but when it comes to Sharpay's parents, he is EXTRA nice.
"They're upstairs. You guys can go and get them." Mrs Evans said cheekily while the guys ran upstairs.
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The girls were ready and suddenly, there was a knock on the door.
"I forgot my phone in the bathroom. I'll be right back." Gabriella said and entered Sharpay's bathroom.
"OK." Kelsi said and opened the door.
"Oh my gosh! Guys you look… amazing!" Taylor gasped as she stared at Chad who was wearing the exact same expression as her and was staring at her.
"Zeke I didn't know you could get any hotter!" Sharpay said reaching out and kissing a frozen Zeke who was dropped dead staring at her.
"Sharpay, yo-- you look damn stunning!" Zeke managed to say.
Everyone started kissing and complimenting each other about how they looked. Troy was the only one who had no one to kiss or hug.
"Uhh guys, where's Gabi?" Troy finally asked.
"Oh she's in the bathroom. You can go in, she's just looking for her phone." Sharpay pointed and Troy nodded his head.
"Finally somewhere I can go. I need to leave these three couples alone." Troy thought and enter the bathroom. He quickly shut the door and slowly turned to face Gabriella.
"Troy?" Gabriella whispered confused.
"Wow you look… HOT!" Gabriella blurted out and started blushing. Troy heard what she said but didn't pay much attention because his mind was pretty occupied.
"Ga-- Ga-- Gabriella?" Troy said breathing heavily and staring right at her with his jaw literally dropping. He was frozen and couldn't believe that she could get any hotter than what she looked like on her 16th birthday party.
"Umm yeah.." Gabriella said fiddling with her phone, trying to avoid eye contact.
"You look…. WOW.. I mean.. I can't find the words.. You look… PERFECT!" Troy said while gulping.
"More than perfect." He whispered and just stared at her for like 8 minutes.
"Thanks." She said shyly.
"I think we should go now." Gabriella said softly and Troy nodded trying to get his eyes somewhere else.
Troy offered his arm for Gabriella to take. She smiled and linked their arms together.
"I'm on top of the world!" Troy whispered with a huge smile.
"Let's go guys!" Gabriella laughed after hearing Troy's comment.
"I swear, you guys are match made in heaven!" Sharpay exclaimed as she looked at the couple with dreamy eyes.
"By the way, don't forget our free lunch tomorrow, Gabi." Taylor winked remembering the deal they had before.
The gang went outside and a limousine was waiting for them.
"Cool!" Chad said excitedly.
"Umm Chad we just rode that limousine to get here." Jason said, laughing.
"Did we?" Chad asked confused while the others just rolled their eyes. The first one who came in was Gabriella then followed by Troy. The rest went in and they sped off to East High.
There were already people there and they could hear music from outside already. The gang went out and slowly walked to the entrance. Instead of offering his arm like before, Troy slowly slid his hand into Gabriella's, nervously. He didn't know how Gabriella reacted and he felt nervous but when she squeeze his hand lightly, all his doubts were washed away.
"Come on guys!" Sharpay exclaimed and practically pulled the gang to hurry up.
They entered the gym which was decorated BEAUTIFULLY! They couldn't believe that they manage to decorate the place for only a few hours.
"Wow!" Gabriella exclaimed in amazement. As soon as Gabriella and Troy entered the gym holding hands, the entire people inside dropped their jaws.
"Why exactly are they looking at us?" Gabriella whispered to Troy. She hated being stared at but it happens to her very often.
"Because you look beautiful, Gabriella." Troy whispered in her ear softly which sent chills down her spine.
"Umm Thanks.." Gabriella said softly. They continued walking and got separated from the gang.
Suddenly, Troy spotted his cousin.
"Oh crap!" Troy exclaimed and tried to bow down and hid his face.
"What's wrong?" Gabriella asked worriedly.
"The girl right there…." Troy pointed to a girl that has the same colour hair as Troy and was wearing a really huge smile.
"What about her?" She asked confused.
"She's my cousin and I'm telling you, every time she sees me, she ask me if I have a girlfriend. If I say no, which I usually say, she's gonna stay with me for the whole night saying 'aww I feel sorry for my little cousin. Don't worry I'll stay with you since you don't have a girlfriend." Troy finished with a girly voice.
"At least she cares about you." Gabriella said giggling.
"But I don't want to be stuck with her. And she keep calling me little cousin even though she's only months older than me. I have to do something so she'll leave me alone. " Troy said annoyed but Gabriella couldn't help but laugh.
"You better think of something fast because she's heading right towards us." Gabriella said softly and Troy's eyes widened in fear.
"Ummm.. What do I do, what do I do?" Troy said panicky.
"I don't know. Pretend to have a girlfriend?" Gabriella suggested.
"You're right. I don't have to pretend though. I'll just ask someone to be my girlfriend for tonight." Troy said with a smile. Gabriella looked around the place trying to find a perfect girl for Troy but deep inside she wished she could be that girl. She thought that Troy was looking around too but she was wrong. Troy was looking straight at her.
"Gabriella, will you be my girlfriend for tonight?" Troy asked nervously but softly. His hands were sweating and his heart was beating so fast. When he say fast, he means REALLY fast!
"Did he just asked me to be his girlfriend?" Gabriella thought shocked and happy.
"Sure." Gabriella answered and connected their hands together again.
"Really??" Troy couldn't believe it! Tonight is one of the best nights of his life.
"Yeah." Gabriella giggled.
"Yes!" Troy exclaimed happily.
Troy's cousin came and tap Troy on the shoulder.
"Hey Troy!" Cassie, Troy's cousin greeted happily.
"Hey Cassie! By the way, this is Gabriella, my girlfriend." Troy said proudly.
"Please to meet you." Gabriella said politely.
"Please to meet you
too. I'm happy that Troy finally got a girlfriend." Cassie said
eyeing Troy.
"Well, Cassie. I should be going now." Troy said
pulling Gabriella away from his cousin.
"See you around." Gabriella waved. They finally found where the gang were sitting so they quickly head to them.
"Hey guys!" Troy and Gabriella said exactly the same time. They were still holding hands which was kinda weird if they were just friends.
"Hey Troy! Hey Gabi!" Taylor greeted back.
"Hey Troy, how did
you escape from Cassie?" Chad chuckled.
"I have my ways."
Troy said looking at Gabriella.
Troy offered Gabriella a seat and he sat next to her slowly putting his arm around her shoulder. The gang were looking at them suspiciously but they just shrugged it off.
"Are you having fun?"
Troy asked Gabriella.
"Yeah." Gabriella answered and rested
her head on his shoulder.
"Ohh look! Its karaoke time!" Sharpay said excitedly pointing at the mini stage.
"I wonder who they're gonna pick to sing." Troy said and suddenly, the spotlight pointed at him and Gabriella.
"I think we know who." Chad smirked.
"Ohhh I think we have our singers. Give it up for Troy and Gabriella!" The karaoke host exclaimed on the microphone pointing at Gabriella and Troy's direction.
"No sorry. I can't sing in front of people." Gabriella pleaded to the people who were trying to get them up on stage.
"I don't sing." Troy said simply but the next thing they knew, they were standing on the stage in front of the whole bunch of people.
"Troy, I can't sing in front of so many people." Gabriella admitted to Troy fearfully.
"You can do it Gabi. I know you can." Troy said reassuringly and as he said this, the music started to play.
( Troy singing is in italics Gabriella is underline and both of them is underline,bold and italics. )
Funny
how I fell for you
And the day you caught my eye
And my life
have never been the same
Since the day I saw your smile
Troy stared at Gabriella and smiled.
As
it shine above than everyone
Stand out from the
crowd
Somehow I can't find the words to say
You're
indescribable
They were now getting into the song. Gabriella didn't even feel nervous anymore as long she was staring at Troy's ocean blue eyes. Both of them were dancing with the song.
And
you sweep me off my feet
Every time you smile at me
At
me… at me…
You
light my way
You always take my breath away
You set me
free
When every time you smile at me
Gabriella took her microphone off its stand and walked over to Troy.
There's
this feeling
That I cant hide
That I couldn't get enough from
you
I can't deny, I'm mesmerized
By the beauty of your
smile
Troy took his microphone off its stand too and directly faced Gabriella ignoring the whole crowd who were staring at them in shocked and amazement including the gang.
'Cause
you knock me off my feet
Every time you smile at me
At
me… at me…
You
light my way
You always take my breath away
You set me
free
When everytime you smile at me
… at me
Both of them ended the song breathlessly while the audience roared and applauded like crazy.
"You guys were amazing! I didn't know our superstar can sing." The host said still clapping. Troy grabbed Gabriella's hand and they both went over to the gang with a grin.
"Damn, you guys were incredible out there. Gabi I didn't know you can sing that good!" Taylor exclaimed, still in the process of surprise.
"Thanks. I didn't know I can sing in front of people." Gabriella giggled in disbelief.
"You were great Gabi." Troy said kissing her on the cheek.
"Thanks. You too." Gabriella said.
After a few minutes, people started heading to the dance floor. Suddenly, a slow song came and Troy really wanted to dance with Gabriella and Gabriella was feeling the same but she was just waiting for Troy to ask her. The whole gang left already and they were the only ones left in the table.
"Gabriella may I have this dance?" Troy said offering his hand.
"I'd love to." Gabriella answered and gladly took his hand.
They settled right in the middle of the dance floor. It all looked like a fairy tale to them. They couldn't believe its really happening. When the music started, Troy didn't hesitate to sing along with it.
From the moment I
saw you
From the moment I looked into your eyes
There was
something about you
I knew, I knew
Troy pulled Gabriella closer and wrapped his arms around her waist while Gabriella rested her head on his shoulder with a smile. She then slowly wrapped her arms around his neck.
That you were once
in a lifetime
A treasure near impossible to find
And I know how
lucky I am to have you
Troy couldn't be any happier. He was with the girl of his dreams and he can actually call her 'his' because she's his girlfriend for the night.
Cause I've
seen rainbows that could take your breath away
The beauty of the
setting sun, that ends a perfect day
And when it comes to shooting
stars I've seen a few
But I've never
seen, anything as beautiful as you
Troy whispered in her ears the last few words. Gabriella closed her eyes and enjoyed the moment. Little did they know, that gang was video caming their every move.
"Awww…" They all whispered quietly.
"Are they going out?" Chad asked.
"I'm not so sure. I hope they are." Sharpay squealed quietly, if that was possible.
Holding you in my arms
No one else is fit so perfectly
I could dance forever
With you, with you
And as a stroke of midnight,
Forgive me if I can't let go
Cause I never dreamed to find a Cinderella of my own
Gabriella giggled and looked up at Troy. He stared back at her and they just got lost in each other's eyes. Right that very moment, Troy realised that he really loves Gabriella. And the funny thing is, Gabriella felt the same way exactly that moment too.
Cause I've
seen rainbows that could take your breath away
The beauty of the
setting sun, that ends a perfect day
And when it comes to shooting
stars I've seen a few
But I've never
seen, anything as beautiful as you
Their cheeks were now touching and both wouldn't want to ruin the moment.
"I think I'm really falling for Troy." Gabriella thought happily.
Cause I've
seen rainbows that could take your breath away
The beauty of the
setting sun, that ends a perfect day
And when it comes to shooting
stars I've seen a few
But I've never
seen, anything…
No, I've never seen anything.. as beautiful as you
From the moment I saw you
From the moment I looked into your eyes…
Troy rested his forehead on Gabriella's. She still had her eyes closed and Troy was just staring at her and admiring her beauty.
"Gabi.." Troy started softly.
"Yeah?" Gabriella asked still not opening her eyes.
"I--I- think I've fallen for you." He said and Gabriella's eyes snapped open.
"I think I've fallen for you too." Gabriella smiled and her eyes started to get teary. This is officially the best night of their lives.
"Will you be my girlfriend? For real. Not just for tonight?" Troy asked nervously.
"I would love to. Who wouldn't fall for someone like you." Gabriella giggled and Troy couldn't control his feelings anymore. He slowly leaned down and closed his eyes. Gabriella did the same and finally, their lips met and fireworks started exploding inside them.
"Wow! I'm finally with Gabriella. If this is a dream, please don't wake me up!" Troy said in his mind.
"I can't believe I'm actually with Troy! The guy I've fallen for." Gabriella said in her mind and smiled. The slowly pulled away with stupid grins. They walked over to the gang who had their mouths dropped including the video camera.
"Guys are you ok?" Gabriella asked but couldn't help laughing because their faces looked so funny.
"You guys are going out now?" Taylor asked still in shocked.
"Yeah." Troy answered happily giving Gabriella a peck on the lips.
"Awww… I told you. You guys are really match made in heaven." Sharpay clapped.
After an hour, Troy and Gabriella decided to go for a walk.
"Where are you taking me Troy?" Gabriella asked curiously as Troy covered her eyes and lead her somewhere in the school.
"Just wait Gabster. Patience is a virtue." Troy chuckled.
"Fine." Gabriella sighed.
"Ok, you have to be careful cause we're going up the stairs." Troy warned and he slowly took her upstairs.
"Are we there yet?"
Gabriella whined.
"As a matter of fact, we are!" Troy said and
removed his hands from her eyes so she could see.
"WOW! Troy where do you find all this places?" Gabriella asked in amazement.
"I don't know." Troy chuckled and they both leaned on the rail and just stared at the sky full of stars.
"By the way, did I mention that you look beautiful tonight?" Troy said and Gabriella giggled.
"You might've." She answered and walked over to the bench.
"Are you tired?" Troy asked and sat on the bench next to Gabriella.
"A little." Gabriella yawned. Troy leaned on the arm rest of the bench and rested his legs on the bench.
"Here, lie down." Troy said motioning Gabriella to sit on his lap. Gabriella smiled and obeyed him. She rested her head on his shoulder and her back rested on his chest.
"Are you sure you feel comfortable?" Gabriella asked.
"Yeah. You're not heavy anyway." Troy answered as he wrapped his arms around Gabriella's stomach.
"You know Troy, I must admit that I've never thought I'd end up with a basketball jock." Gabriella giggled.
"And I've never thought that I'd end up with the famous Gabriella Montez." Troy replied.
"So, did you have fun tonight?" Gabriella asked curiously.
"Are you kidding? This is like the best night of my life. I couldn't wish for anything more!" Troy said happily.
"Same to me." Gabriella said. They stared at each others eyes and started to lean in. They're lips met and the fireworks were still exploding inside them.
"Ohhhh.. So this is where the two love birds were hanging out." Sharpay said, smiling.
"Say cheese guys!" Taylor said from behind and quickly took a picture.
"I, so want that picture!" Kelsi exclaimed.
"We have to go now!" Chad said hating to break the romantic moment.
"Way to kill a mood, guys." Troy said annoyed as him and Gabriella pulled apart, blushing ruinously.
"Ok. Let's go." The two got up, disappointed that the night had to end.
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There you go! I hope you like that chapter! By the way, the song Gabriella and Troy sang together is called 'Smile at me' by Rocksteddy and the other song is called 'Beautiful' by Wayne Brady. Please review. I'll really appreciate it.