Chapter 17

The next day, Troy woke up really early in the morning and all he did was jump around the mansion gleefully.

"Morning mom!" Troy greeted happily as he sat on his normal seat in the kitchen counter. His mother looked at him suspiciously.

"How was last night Troy?" Mrs Bolton asked curiously as a smile crept on Troy's face.

"I'm telling you mom! I had the best night of my life!!" Troy sang and went over to his mother twirling her around.

"I can tell. Care to explain to me what happened?" Mrs Bolton said as Troy finally settled down.

"Well, you know Gabriella right. She's my girlfriend now!! Can you believe it! I have the most amazing girl ever!" Troy said and suddenly stood on his stool doing a happy dance. His mother shook her head and laughed loudly.

"Umm.. Troy?" Gabriella suddenly came out of nowhere and tried her hardest to hold back her laugh while watching her boyfriend dance on the stool.

"Oh please don't tell me that its Gabi. Tell me I'm dreaming!" Troy said fearfully in his mind. He slowly turned around, closing his eyes tightly.

"Ga-Gabi." Troy said fully embarrassed.

"Umm yeah.. Sorry if I interrupted something. They kinda let me in before I could ring the doorbell." Gabriella said looking down hiding her smirk. She didn't want to embarrass her boyfriend more, if it was possible.

"Oh right.. Umm.. What are you doing here?" Troy asked as he quickly jumped off the stool he was 'supposed' to be sitting on.

"I just wanted to walk with you to the bus stop to school. And I'm guessing you're not ready yet." Gabriella informed.

"Oh crap! I gotta change. Be right back!" Troy said leaving Gabriella a quick kiss on the cheek.

"Gabriella why don't you sit down." Mrs Bolton offered.

"Alright. Thanks." Gabriella said politely and sat down on the stool.

"Want anything to drink?" Mrs Bolton asked.

"Its ok. Mrs Bolton. Thanks anyways." Gabriella replied. There was a silence between the two and all Gabriella did was tap the counter with her fingers.

"If you want to ask why Troy was dancing on the stool, you are very free to ask me." Mrs Bolton smirked.

"Ok. Well, umm why was he dancing?" Gabriella asked curiously and at the same time giggling.

"He told me that he had the best night last night. A certain girl made him the luckiest guy in the world." Mrs Bolton winked at Gabriella and smiled.

"Ohh.. Right." Gabriella looked down feeling as red as tomato. She was really happy that Troy was dancing because of her. She really liked Troy's mom and the way she talks about Troy just made it fun.

"Hey Gabs, you ready to go to school?" Troy asked appearing from upstairs.

"Yeah let's go. Nice talking to you Mrs Bolton." Gabriella said and ran to Troy.

Troy and Gabriella were now walking to the bus stop as usual. They were holding hands but none of them were talking.

"That was really embarrassing, wasn't it?" Troy confessed lowering his head.

"You mean the dance thing? I reckon its pretty cute." Gabriella giggled, squeezing his hand tighter.

"Really?" Troy snapped his head up to look at Gabriella.

"Yeah." She nodded.

When they entered the bus, all of the people inside were looking right at them. Most of them were still shocked of what they witnessed last night. The most popular basketball jock and the newest girl at school kissed in the middle of the dance floor!

"Troy, I really enjoyed coming here. I think I had the best days of my life." Gabriella said as the thought of her going home suddenly struck her.

"Same here." Troy said with a smile as he put his arm around Gabriella.

"Troy, I only have 5 days till I go back home." Gabriella said softly. Troy froze and all the cheerfulness on his face drained down.

"Are you serious? Only?" Troy exclaimed completely upset.

"But hey, let's make the best of it." Gabriella said trying to cheer him up. Luckily, it worked.

Its free period and the gang were all hanging out in the gym.

"Troy, do you mind teaching me how to play basketball?" Gabriella asked.

"Sure!" Troy answered as he spun the ball on his finger.

"Here, hold the ball like this.." Troy instructed as he gave the ball to Gabriella. He then stood behind her, putting his hands on her's and getting ready to shoot the ball in the hoop.

"Concentrate." Troy whispered in her ear.

"Shoot." He said and Gabriella obeyed. They watched as the ball went exactly in the hoop.

"YES!" Gabriella exclaimed happily.

"That was great!" Troy complimented.

They played a mini game and surprisingly, both of them got tired.

"Had enough yet guys?" Sharpay said laughing.

"Yeah I guess." Gabriella replied with a smile.

"Gabi, you're really good for a beginner." Jason complimented.

"Yeah I must admit." Chad said.

"Thanks guys. I wouldn't have done it without Troy!" Gabriella said sitting on the bleachers while Troy followed.

"That actually got me tired." Troy admitted and Gabriella giggled.

"I wanna lie down for a bit." Troy said.

"Here, lie on my lap." Gabriella offered putting Troy's head slowly on her lap.

"Sometimes I wonder why they still make beds." Troy joked and grinned.

Troy and Gabriella started talking and laughing while the others watched them with interest.

"Want some chips?" Gabriella offered.

"Sure." Troy replied as Gabriella grabbed some chips from her bag.

"Open up Troy." Gabriella said waving the potato chips on Troy's mouth. Troy opened his mouth and was about to eat the chip off Gabriella when suddenly, she lifted it up.

"Try getting it Bolton." Gabriella giggled as Troy tried desperately to eat the chip while she put it up and down.

"Come on Gabi. You're torturing a hungry guy!" Troy whined.

"Fine." Gabriella gave up and finally let Troy eat the chips. She kept on feeding him chips while Troy kept eating it happily.

"Hey guys! Why don't we go to the movies tonight?" Chad suggested.

"Yeah that would be cool!" Gabriella suddenly jumped up completely forgetting that Troy was lying on her lap. Troy stumbled and fall right on the ground.

"OW!" He exclaimed and Gabriella looked down on him in horror. The gang ran and crowded around them.
"Oh my gosh! Troy are you ok?" Gabriella said with full of concern. Troy was now on the ground with his eyes closed, pretending to be unconscious.

"I think his unconscious!" Chad said and shook Troy, trying desperately to wake him up.

"Its all my fault! Troy please wake up!" Gabriella exclaimed, close to tears. Troy noticed this so he quickly snapped his eyes opened.

"Booh!" He shouted causing everyone to jump away. He sat up only to find a furious Gabriella, glaring at him.

"Ummm…" Troy started nervously as he slowly stood up getting ready to run cause it seemed like Gabriella was about to murder him because he made her worried.

"TROY ALEXANDER BOLTON, I AM GOING TO KILL YOU!!" Gabriella yelled as she stood up and chased Troy who was running fearfully.

"Is Troy's real name, Troy Alexander?" Sharpay asked particularly to Chad because they knew that he's Troy's best friend.

"Why are you guys looking at me? I don't know if that's his real name." Chad said not even caring.

"Look Gabi. I'm sorry! Please stop chasing me!" Troy begged as Gabriella started throwing her shoes at him.

"Troy you made me worried sick! I thought you were really unconscious!" Gabriella yelled, still didn't stop chasing him.

"I'm not! I was only kidding! Please forgive me." Troy suddenly stopped and turned around.

"Whoa!" Gabriella couldn't stop easily so she landed right on Troy causing them to fall.

"Crap!" Troy fully lost his balance and they ended up on the floor.

"Are you ok?" Troy quickly asked not intending to move since Gabriella was lying on top of him.

"Yeah." Gabriella smiled sweetly.

"So.. Do you forgive me now? I'm really sorry." Troy said giving him a puppy look.

"Yeah. Who could resist that?" Gabriella said with a smile. She then leaned forward to give him a kiss on the lips but a thought struck her. She smiled mischievously.

"Ha! That's for making me worry!" Gabriella quickly stood up before their lips met.

"Gabi you are mean." Troy whined playfully, snapping his eyes open.

"Troy who are you calling mean?" Gabriella said with her sweetest voice. Troy dumbstruck that she could turn into such an angel when just a second ago, she was so mean.

"You win Gabs." Troy said, shaking his head.

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School finally ended and the gang decided to head home first before they go to the movies because Gabriella needed to get a hat and big sunglasses to cover her face.

"So, we'll all meet up at Troy's place in 30 minutes." Chad said and everyone nodded in agreement.

Everyone was all set and they quickly head to the movies.

"So, what are we watching guys?" Gabriella asked as all of them lined up in the counter to buy tickets.

"How about Night at the Museum? I think its gonna be funny." Zeke suggested and they nodded. Suddenly, a bunch of girls appear from behind them.

"Oh my gosh! Its Troy Bolton, can we have your autograph!?" The girls squealed.

"Umm.. Ok." Troy said nervously as the girls started holding his arm.

"Stay cool Gabs. Stay cool." Sharpay whispered to Gabriella, who was glaring at the girls.

"Thanks Troy!" The girls finally walked off. Troy turned around nervously and faced Gabriella.

"Sorry." He mumbled and Gabriella just smiled, sweetly. She can't really blame Troy. Its not her fault her boyfriend is hot.

They bought the tickets and headed to the Cinema room. Troy grabbed Gabriella's hand and grinned. Then suddenly, CLICK. Someone took a photo of them from behind but no one noticed because there was no flash.

"Hey guys, did you hear anything?" Sharpay asked curiously.

"Like what?" Kelsi asked.

"I don't know. I thought someone took a photo or something." Sharpay said and shrugged.

"Maybe its only in your imagination." Chad smirked and received a glare from Sharpay.

They entered the cinema and Gabriella and Troy obviously sat next to each other. They sat right at the back so nobody will see them. Everyone was laughing at the funny bits but all Troy did was look at Gabriella. Suddenly, a pop corn hit his nose.

"Ow.. What was that for?" Troy asked silently, directly to Gabriella since she was the one who threw it.

"Stop checking me out Troy. You have a movie to watch." Gabriella giggled and continued chucking pop corn at Troy.

"That's it. You call it war Montez!" Troy said.

"Where are you gonna get your pop corn? Huh Troy?" Gabriella laughed silently. Her and Troy were sharing pop corn and she was the one holding it so it left Troy with nothing.

"Why are you so smart??" Troy pouted.

"You know you love me for it." Gabriella teased and suddenly, Troy grabbed the pop corn from her.

"I do love you for it Gabs. But its still war!" Troy declared and started throwing pop corn at Gabriella.
"Troy! Please stop.. Come on.. Stop…" Gabriella begged but she was giggling. Some people were already looking at them but they were still interested in the movie so they kept turning around.

"Guys! Keep it down!!" Sharpay hissed and they nodded.

"Nothing in this universe can stop me now." Troy laughed silently as he continued to chuck pop corn at his girlfriend.

"Oh yeah.. How about I give you a kiss if you stop." Gabriella challenged while wiggling her eyebrows flirtatiously.

"Ohh that is so mean. You know my weak spot." Troy whined and finally stopped.

"Aww… come here." Gabriella grabbed him by the collar gently and pressed her lips on his. They started making out while the gang tried to avoid looking at them.

The movie finally ended and they all head outside. Gabriella quickly put her hat and sunglasses back on. When Troy and Gabriella stepped out, the gang immediately started laughing at them.

"What are you guys laughing at?" Troy asked curiously but the gang continued laughing.

"What so funny?" Gabriella asked.

"You guys better look at yourselves in the mirror." Sharpay managed to say.

Gabriella looked at them curiously and head for the bathroom while Troy just stood there.

"Dude. I am guessing you better start hiding or something. Gabriella's gonna murder you once she gets out of the bathroom." Chad said as he pointed to the pop corns on Troy's hair and inside his shirt.

"Huh?" Troy looked down and finally figured out why the gang was laughing at them. Pop corns were everywhere in his body. He shook it all off and glared at them.

"Too late. Gabriella's out." Taylor said pointing at Gabriella who was ready to attack Troy.

"Uh oh." Troy whispered.

"TROY!!" Gabriella yelled and started chasing Troy around.

"Gabs please. I'm sorry! Can you stop chasing me." Troy begged and surprisingly, Gabriella stopped immediately.

"Why'd you stop?" Jason and Zeke asked exactly the same time.

"I'm wearing heels and it hurts my feet to run." Gabriella pouted and Troy quickly ran to her.

"Want me to carry you?" Troy offered.

"Its ok Troy. Besides people are gonna look." Gabriella said.

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They all arrived home at about 7pm. They decided to go to Troy's mansion just to chill out.

"Troy!" Mrs Bolton quickly rushed to them.

"Yeah mom. What's up?" Troy asked as they all went inside.

"You have an interview in around 30 minutes. Live." Mrs Bolton said quickly.

"What? Again?" Troy said annoyed.

"How am I gonna get there?" Troy asked.

"James our driver's gonna drive you." Mrs Bolton explained and Troy nodded his head.

"I'll be back guys." Troy said and kissed Gabriella goodbye.
"I'm watching you." Gabriella winked and Troy chuckled.

"Oh by the way. You know your relationship with Gabriella, you have to keep it low." Mrs Bolton said looking at Gabriella apologetically.

"Why?" Troy asked confused.

"Troy they're not gonna leave you alone if you tell them you have a girlfriend. They're gonna bombard you questions and Gabriella too. Do you want that to happen?" Mrs Bolton said and Troy shook his head.

"So I'll just say I don't have a girlfriend?" Troy said disappointed.
"Yes. I'm sorry." Mrs Bolton said.

"Don't worry Troy. As long as we're together anyway nothing matters." Gabriella said and everyone smiled.

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Troy arrived at the studio of 'Sports Tonight'.

"So guys, we have a special guest here tonight. Give it up for Troy Bolton!" The host announced and the crowd roared.
"Hey guys!" Troy said waving at the crowd.

"So, we have a few questions here for you." The host said happily.

"Ok. Bring it on." Troy chuckled.

"Well, everyone's wondering when you're gonna be in the team. For real." The host said who was named Johnny.

"Umm in two years actually. When I turn 18. But you never know…. Maybe next year." Troy said and everyone clapped.

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"I guess Troy's doing a good job." Chad said as the whole gang including Mrs Bolton watched Troy in the television.

"Yeah. But when 'the question' comes. Let's see what he's going to say." Sharpay said feeling excited.

"I hope he doesn't blurt it out." Gabriella said and everyone nodded.

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"Ok. Last question. I know all the ladies here tonight are dying to know about this. How's you're love life? Got any girls you have your eyes on?" Johnny said while wiggling his eyebrows. The girls were squealing like crazy.

"Yeah actually." Troy laughed and winked at the camera. He knows that Gabriella's watching him right that very moment.

"Tell us more about her. I mean, she should be a beautiful girl." Johnny said and Troy chuckled.
"You have no idea. She's down-to-earth GORGEOUS!! She's amazing." Troy said with dreamy eyes.

"Is she blonde?" Johnny asked and Troy wrinkled his nose.

"Uhh no. She's a lovely brunette with beautiful chocolate eyes." Troy said with a smile.

"She's a very lucky girl." Johnny said seeing the sparks in Troy's eyes.

"I'm the one who's lucky." Troy said.

"Well, I guess this is the end. Nice having you here and good luck with the girl." Johnny said winking at Troy.
"Thanks man. Thanks everybody!" Troy said waving at the crowd once again.

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The next afternoon, Troy decided to take Gabriella out after school. He quickly reached for his phone and dialled Gabriella number.

"Hey Gabs. Can we hang out today?" Troy asked hopefully.

"Sure. Where are we going?" Gabriella asked curiously.

"Just somewhere." Troy shrugged over the phone and she could tell that he was smiling.

"Ok." Gabriella replied.
"Be there in around 20 minutes." Troy said then hung up.

Troy knocked on Gabriella's door in exactly 20 minutes.

"Wow Troy. You're really accurate." Gabriella giggled and gave him a peck on the lips.

"So where are we going?" Gabriella asked.

"Just hang on there Gabs. We'll get there." Troy smirked as he drove somewhere Gabriella obviously haven't been.

They finally arrived at their destination and it was pretty empty.

"Ocean Paradise? (made that up)" Gabriella asked as she read the title of the place.

"Yup. You'll love it. Its not exactly an ocean. Its like a park." Troy explained.

"Then how come there's no people around?" Gabriella asked curiously.

"Because I rented the place." Troy smiled.

"By the way, do you like dolphins?" Troy asked nervously.

"Yeah I love them. I never touched one but I really want to play with them." Gabriella said and Troy grinned widely.

"That's good then cause…" They reached the place with full of dolphins playing around with the beautiful water reflecting the sunset.

"OH MY GOSH! You have got to be kidding." Gabriella said in awe as she looked around the place.

"Do you like it?" Troy asked.

"Are you joking? I love it!" Gabriella giggled and wrapped her arms around Troy which he gladly returned.

"Wanna ride them?" Troy asked.

"Totally." Gabriella nodded like a little girl.

"But I didn't bring my swimmers." Gabriella pouted.

"Don't you can pick one there." Troy said pointing at the little room with different kinds of swimmers.

"That's good cause I'm not ready to dump myself in the water with this." Gabriella said looking at her outfit.

Troy had a chat with the staffs while waiting for Gabriella.

"So, is she your girlfriend?" Rick, one of the staff asked.

"Yeah." Troy smiled.

"She's hot. Superstar Bolton finally got a girlfriend." Rick smiled.

"Yeah. But is it ok if you keep it a secret. We really don't want it to let out." Troy said and Rick nodded.

"Sure thing man. I don't want conflicts either." Rick said giving Troy a manly hug.

"Hey guys!" Gabriella said coming out from behind and grabbing Troy's hand.

"Hey you ready?" Troy asked as he stared at her in awe.

"Yeah and stop checking me out Bolton." Gabriella giggled.

"Hey, I'm allowed." Troy said while Rick watched them in interest.

"Oh this is Rick by the way. He's gonna help us with the dolphins." Troy grinned.

"Pleasure to meet you. I'm Gabriella, Troy's girlfriend." Gabriella said.

"Pleasure to meet you too." Rick smiled and shook her hand.

"Ohhh the dolphins! Can I play with them?" Gabriella asked Rick.

"Sure thing ma'am." Rick lead them to the dolphins. Gabriella and Troy sat on the edge of the pool (its not exactly a pool but its all water and stuff) and giggled.

"They are so adorable." Gabriella said.

"Not as adorable as me." Troy said.

"Says who Bolton. Just look how cute they are." Gabriella joked and Troy pouted.

"I guess you rather hang out with them than me." Troy pretended to be sad and walked away slowly.

"Aww… Did I hurt Troy's feelings?" Gabriella stood up and quickly grabbed his hand.

"I'm sorry." Gabriella said and suddenly kissed him. Troy was surprised for a little bit but then he relaxed feeling her soft lips on his.

"Am I forgiven?" Gabriella asked with a smile.

"I'll think about it." Troy said and kissed her again.

"Ahem.." Rick coughed and the couple quickly pulled away.

"Sorry." Gabriella said a little embarrassed.

"Its all cool." Rick said.

"Ummm… can I touch the dolphins?" Gabriella asked Rick.

"Sure. You can do whatever you want." Rick said and Gabriella clapped in joy. She jumped on the water and rubbed the back of the dolphins.

"Awww… they're so friendly." Gabriella said.

"Troy come here. Touch them. Its so cool!" Gabriella and Troy quickly jumped on the water shaking his head with a smile.

"You guys can ride them if you want." Rick said and Gabriella quickly nodded. Troy lifted Gabriella up and put her on top of the dolphin.

"Two people can ride on him you know. He can handle it." Rick said and Troy smiled. He jumped slowly and sat on the dolphin behind Gabriella.

"Hold on tight guys." Rick said and slowly whistled. The dolphins swam up and down. Troy and Gabriella had a great time, they were laughing so hard that Troy actually fell off the dolphin.

"Oh my gosh. Troy! You are such an idiot." Gabriella laughed and suddenly, she lost balance and fell too.

"I guess that makes us the two idiots!" Troy said and swam over to Gabriella and they both climbed onto the dolphin again.

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I hope you like that chapter! Thanks for all the reviews guys. The next chapter or the one after it, there will be drama. Gabriella's gonna leave. Please review.