Chapter 23
Recap
As they turned the corner of the street, something caught her sight. In the corner of her eye, she saw a figure running far behind them.
"Is that…" Gabriella thought in surprise.
"STOP!" Gabriella yelled but the car continued, loosing sight of the figure running…
End of Recap
Troy continued running as fast as he could, still holding up the tears. People were looking at him strangely but his mind was fully occupied to notice.
"Please don't turn the corner." Troy wished hopefully. When he saw the car turned and he lost sight of it, he knows that he could never catch up anymore.
"NO!" He yelled to nothing but the pouring rain and the cold wind. He was now crying uncontrollably feeling like his whole world just stopped knowing that he would never see the love of his life again!
"Come back Gabi. Please come back!" Troy whispered as he slowed down. He stopped and looked at the path where Gabriella disappeared in. His knees started to go weak and he eventually fell down on his knees facing down and started hitting the wet ground with his hand. He was begging God to bring her back to him.
"I love you Gabi!" Troy said repeatedly as he closed his eyes and let the tears flow freely on his cheeks and the rain pour heavily on him.
There he was, sitting right in the middle of the road, facing down and crying his eyes out. He folded his arms and rested it on his knees while his head lifelessly leaned on his arms covering his face.
"Gabriella please come back. I need you! I can't live without you.." Troy cried miserably in his mind. He was soaking wet from the rain and the tears. His heart was crashing in pain, completely killing him inside.
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Gabriella was begging her dad desperately to stop the car.
"Dad, please stop the car. I need to see him dad. I love him! I can't live without him! Please I'm begging you dad." Gabriella cried loudly gripping his dad's shirt convincing him desperately. Gabriella cried and begged and did everything she could to persuade him.. Isabella didn't know what to say. She felt sorry for her daughter.
Finally her dad stopped.
"Follow your heart." Richard said with a weak smile. Gabriella quickly turned and opened the door. She was already wet from the rain as soon as she got out but she didn't care at all. She turned the corner only to find a miserable Troy sitting in the middle of the road holding the traffic. She couldn't help but smile weakly even though she was crying uncontrollably. She stopped a few metres away from Troy.
"You idiot! Do you want to get ran over by the car??!" Gabriella yelled through tears biting her bottom lip.
"We're never gonna be together again if that happens!" She added while crying and laughing at the same time.
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Troy slowly lifted his head up wishing that he didn't just imagine that voice.
"Ga-- Gabriella?" Troy whispered softly through sobs. He tried to stop crying but the tears were rolling down his cheeks. He slowly stood up feeling dizzy because of all the crying he just did.
"I thought you were gone!" Troy yelled and finally stopped weeping. He broke into a weak grin and wiped the last of his tears.
"I'm not!" She shouted and ran straight towards him.
Gabriella smiled and jumped right on Troy's arms, wrapping her tiny, wet arms around his neck. Troy caught her and spun her around again and again while kissing her softly on the lips.
"I love you Gabi! So much!!" Troy whispered in her ears as he finally set her down, hugging her tightly.
"I love you too Troy!" Gabriella replied, closing her eyes and feeling the warmth of Troy's hug through the cold wind and their soaking clothes.
"I can't loose you too many times in one lifetime. I can't live without you Gabriella. Damn, I love you too much!" Troy said looking at the teary Gabriella. She was now crying out of joy.
"I would never find anyone else like you in ten lifetimes!" Gabriella giggled.
They stared at each other's eyes and leaned in. Finally, their lips met sending a warm feeling down their spines. Everyone around them started clapping and cheering but they never noticed it. All they knew was nothing besides each other existed in the world.
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The gang, Mr and Mrs Montez and The Bolton's caught up with them but they were all in separate cars. They looked out their hazy windows and watched the two teenagers make out in the rain in the middle of the road.
"Those two are really meant to be." Sharpay sighed happily.
"They're perfect for each other." Isabella said and Richard sighed and nodded his head. He couldn't deny it anymore.
"They really love each other. What are you gonna do Jack?" Jenna asked his husband who looked really confused.
"I don't know. Its just that, that girl might ruin his career and I don't know if I could trust her. I can't help but think about the accident in college. I can't trust the Montez's." Jack shook his head.
"But Richard trusted Troy." Jenna insisted.
"Will try sorting it out." Jack said and Jenna nodded.
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Troy and Gabriella slowly pulled away with huge grins.
"Oh look at me. I'm a mess." Gabriella said looking at her clothes.
"You're still beautiful Gabs." Troy smiled sweetly. Finally, they noticed all the people surrounding them. They were smiling at them and clapping.
"Why do I have the feeling that they were watching us the whole time?" Gabriella whispered to Troy.
"Cause I think they were." Troy whispered back. Suddenly, a car beeped at them.
"Lovebirds! Are you gonna stay in the rain or what?" Chad yelled from inside his car. Troy and Gabriella glanced at each other and quickly raced to the car.
Troy and Gabriella were inside Chad's car and they were just cuddled together. Chad kept glancing at them trying to start a conversation but he didn't want to interrupt them so he stayed quiet. Gabriella started humming a song absently while Troy smiled at her. He decided to sing the next part of the song for her since he knew the lyrics.
(A/N This is just a part of the song.)
Oh, can't you see
That no matter what happens
Life goes on and on
And so baby just smile
Cause I'm always around you
And I'll make you see
How beautiful life is
For you and me
Gabriella smiled widely at Troy and decided to sing the song with him. She rested her head on his shoulder and he gently put his arm around her shoulder.
Take a little time baby
See the butterfly's colors
Listen to the birds
That were sent to sing
For me and you
Can you feel me?
This is such a wonderful place to me
Gabriella giggled at the thought of the last sentence just then. Being around Troy was just perfect for her.
Even if there is pain now
Everything will be alright
For as long as the world still turns
There will be night and day
Can you hear me?
There's a rainbow always
After the rain
They finally arrived at the mansion. Chad drove back to school. Troy and Gabriella didn't bother to go to school since they were soaking wet. When they went out of the car holding hands, a rainbow appeared just above the mansion.
"Well I guess its true that there's a rainbow always after the rain." Troy chuckled and Gabriella giggled. As soon as they entered the mansion, both their parents were already there waiting for them. Troy quickly pulled Gabriella closer, still holding on to her hand.
"Ummm… what's going on?" Troy asked totally confused and scared that a mini war might happen in the mansion.
"Mom, dad, what are you doing here?" Gabriella asked also looking very puzzled and afraid.
"We sorted everything out." Jack started and Troy looked at him narrowing his eyes.
"What do you mean?" Troy asked.
"Do you love Gabriella?" Isabella asked and Troy glanced at her while Gabriella stared at him waiting for an answer.
"With all my heart Mrs Montez." Troy answered seriously.
"Do you want her to stay?" Richard asked and Troy was getting a little freaked out because their parents were acting really weird and looking a little bit too serious.
"Yes." Troy answered and Gabriella smiled a little.
"Are you gonna take good care of her?" Jenna asked seriously.
"Yes. What is this? '20-questions' or something?" Troy said getting frustrated because they were asking obvious questions.
"What's gonna happen?" Gabriella finally spoke up.
"Do you want to stay with Troy?" Richard asked her daughter.
"The question is on me now, is it? Yes, I do want to stay with Troy." Gabriella said squeezing Troy's hand tighter.
"We made a decision…" Jack said.
"Our turn to ask. Are we gonna like it?" Troy asked feeling a little scared that him and Gabriella might get separated again.
"I'm pretty sure you will." Jenna smiled at the couple.
"Troy you can be with Gabriella." Jack said with no emotion at all.
"Are you serious?!" Troy exclaimed happily. He picked Gabriella up and twirled her around causing her to giggle.
"But…" Jack started again. Troy and Gabriella snapped their heads up and glanced at Jack.
"But what?" Troy asked, frowning.
"You have to do good for the team." Jack said.
"What team?" Troy asked confused.
"Wildcats." Richard coughed.
"Ohhh.. Ok.. Wait what??!" Troy said snapping back to reality.
"I want you to be in the team because you have a big potential. Do we have a deal?" Jack said and Troy smiled.
"Deal. As long as Gabriella can stay with me." Troy smiled down at Gabriella.
"Mom, how about my classes?" Gabriella asked. Being a brainiac, she cares so much about her studies too.
"We decided to transfer you to a real school." Isabella smiled and Gabriella raised her eyebrow.
"Welcome to East High, Gabriella." Jenna said, being the principal of the school.
"Oh my gosh! Are you serious?!" Gabriella said hugging her parents.
"Thank you Mrs and Mr Montez." Troy said politely.
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The next few days, everything went great. Taylor also transferred at East High and lives with Gabriella in their house in Albuquerque. Since Gabriella's parents were off to work again, Marie was the one to stay and take care of them.
"Hey Troy, Gabi!" Sharpay called out as she spotted them in their lockers, talking. She'd been looking for them all over the place.
"What's up Sharpay?" Troy asked.
"Aren't you two doing the musical? I haven't heard anything about you practising." Sharpay said, panicking.
"Relax. We sorted something out. We just never told you." Gabriella smiled.
"You better head to the auditorium before Mrs Darbus explode!" Sharpay almost yelled.
"Ok ok. Chill Sharpay." Troy smiled and grabbed Gabriella's hand.
Suddenly, Gabriella felt kinda nervous.
"Troy I don't think I can do it." Gabriella whispered to her boyfriend.
"I know you can. You've sang in front of people before. Just pretend I'm the only in the auditorium." Troy said kissing her on the lips.
"Thanks Troy." Gabriella smiled. When they secretly looked out behind the curtains, Gabriella and Troy froze exactly the same time.
"Is that…" Gabriella breathed.
"Our parents??" They said exactly the same time.
"Oh crap! My dad will kill me!" Troy said biting his bottom lip.
"Its ok Troy. My parents are watching too you know. They didn't even tell that they're coming!" Gabriella said trying to calm down.
"Gabriella, Troy! Get ready. Your on in one minute!" Mrs Darbus yelled and the two nodded nervously.
Gabriella and Troy took their position on the stage. Finally, the curtains opened revealing an enormous crowd. They smiled at each other and sang 'Breaking Free'. Everyone's head almost hit the ground. They were so surprised and amazed.
After the performance, Troy and Gabriella was met by their parents.
"You did good out there!" Richard praised her daughter.
"Thanks dad." Gabriella replied.
"Ummm, dad, I didn't know you're coming." Troy gulped.
"Son, you did pretty good." Jack smiled and Troy sighed in relief.
"I really can't believe that my son can sing!" Jenna said hugging Troy.
"Thank Gabriella for that." Troy smiled.
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The last bell finally went and Troy was waiting at Gabriella's locker.
"Hey Troy!" Gabriella smiled and kissed him on the lips. Most people still can't believe that they're together.
"Hey Gabi." Troy smiled.
"Ready to go?" He asked.
"Where are we going?" Gabriella asked.
"The whole gang just want to hang out in my place today." Troy shrugged and Gabriella nodded.
When they arrived at the mansion, surprisingly, the whole gang was there already including Taylor.
"What are you guys doing?" Gabriella asked sitting in the middle of the girls.
"Reading some magazines. It has an article about you guys." Taylor smirked and Gabriella quickly snatched the magazine.
"What does it say?" Troy wrapped his arms around her waist from behind her.
"Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez, The most unexpected couple." Gabriella laughed and Troy chuckled.
"Are we really that unexpected?" Gabriella asked to no one in particular.
"We did meet accidentally." Troy said with a smile.
"Troy!" Jenna suddenly called out.
"Yes mom?" Troy asked snapping his head up to see his mum coming down the stairs.
"You've got an interview in Sports Tonight again." Jenna said hurriedly and Troy groaned.
"Man, I don't want to go and that's final!" Troy said sternly but the next thing he knew, he was in a limo looking out the window on the way to the interview.
"This is so not fair!" Troy thought crossing his arms.
Finally, they arrived at the studio and Troy straightened his shirt before entering the crowd.
"Please welcome, Troy Bolton!" The host, Johnny said and the crowd roared. They immediately screamed questions at him.
"Hey guys. I'm back." Troy chuckled.
"How's Gabriella?" Some random guy said. Troy couldn't help but smile.
"She's great!" Troy answered back.
"We'll save those questions for later guys. We also have a surprise for you!" Johnny said mysteriously and Troy raised his eyebrow.
"Anyway, we heard that you're gonna be in the team now. Is that true?" Johnny asked.
"Yes that's true." Troy nodded.
"How are you feeling about it?" Johnny asked.
"I'm actually pretty nervous and excited the same time." Troy said with a smile.
"I'm sure you'll do good. Do you have any lucky charms for your first game, which I think is coming up in two months?" Johnny asked.
"Well, you can say that Gabriella is my lucky charm." Troy said with a smile.
"Our Troy Bolton is in love guys!" The host announced and Troy couldn't help but blush.
"So last time you told us that there's a girl you have your eyes on. Was it Gabriella?" Johnny said wiggling his eyebrows.
"As a matter of fact yes." Troy laughed.
"You sing too right? Mind singing us a song?" Johnny asked and everyone started clapping wanting him to sing.
"Umm.. I don't know." Troy said unsure.
"Come on, do it for Gabriella." Johnny smirked.
"Oh man. You got my weak spot. Fine." Troy sighed with a small smile. The music started and Troy started to sing.
The loneliness of nights alone
the search for strength to carry on
my every hope has seemed to die
my eyes had no more tears to cry
then like the sun shining up above
you surrounded me with your endless love
And all the things I couldn't see are now so clear to me
Before Troy could sing the chorus, an extremely familiar voice overtook him. Suddenly, Gabriella came out with a huge smile. Troy couldn't help but stare at her. She looked absolutely BEAUTIFUL! He was just frozen there staring at her. While the audience also stare at Gabriella in amazement.
(Gabriella's voice is underline and italics. Both of them is bold and italics. Troy's voice is only italics.)
You are my everything
Nothing your love won't bring
My life is yours alone
The only love I've ever known
Your spirit pulls me through
When nothing else will do
Every night I pray
On bended knee
That you will always be
My everything
Gabriella flashed Troy her perfect smile. Troy sighed and melted inside. He wrapped her arms around her and kissed her on the cheek while the crowd exploded in applause. Gabriella giggled and waved a little to their audience.
Now all my hopes and all my dreams
are suddenly reality (sudden reality)
you've opened up my heart to feel (to feel)
a kind of love that's truly real
a guiding light that'll never fade (will never fade)
there's not a thing in life that I would ever trade
for the love (for the love) you give it won't let go
I hope you'll always know
The two of them stared at each other again, forgetting everything around them. They tried to avoid it but they always get lost in each other's eyes.
You are my everything
Nothing your love won't bring
My life is yours alone
The only love I've ever known
Your spirit pulls me through
When nothing else will do
Every night I pray
On bended knee
That you will always be
My everything
You're the breath of life in me
the only one that sets me free
and you have made my soul complete
for all time (for all time)
Troy slid his arms around her waist and she did the same to him. Both had huge smiles on their faces.
You are my everything (you are my everything)
Nothing your love won't bring (nothing your love won't bring)
My life is yours alone (alone)
The only love I've ever known
Your spirit pulls me through (your spirit pulls me through)
When nothing else will do (when nothing else will do)
Every night I pray (I pray)
On bended knee (on my knees)
That you will always be, be my everything
Every night I pray down on bended knee that you will
always be my everything, oh my everything
They finished the song beautifully. Johnny couldn't believe that a basketball player like Troy could sing that good. That was the first time he witnessed something like that in the studio.
"That was amazing." Johnny said shaking his head in amazement.
"Thanks." Troy and Gabriella said exactly the same time.
"Please sit down, guys." Johnny said. Troy sat next to each other on the couch.
"Wow, Troy. You have a gorgeous girlfriend." Johnny smiled friendly.
"I do, don't I?" Troy laughed and put his arm around Gabriella's shoulder.
"Thanks." Gabriella said shyly.
"So how do you describe your relationship? Truly in love, purely in love or what??" Johnny laughed and the crowd laughed along with him including Gabriella and Troy.
"All of those but I think we'll call it…" Troy smiled and looked at Gabriella while she smiled back at him thinking what Troy was about to say.
"Accidentally in love…" They said exactly the same time. They leaned in and met each others lips. The big screen behind them, showed fireworks and love hearts. The whole room went dark, the only spotlight was showing Troy and Gabriella kissing with the screen at the back. Everyone said 'awww' and applauded but they never noticed them.
Now the whole world knows that Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez are Accidentally in Love….
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There goes the last chapter! I really hope you like it! I'm thinking of a sequel but I can't start it if I don't have any ideas. Please give me suggestions. I would really appreciate. The song they sang in the car is called 'Rainbow' by South border and the other song is called 'My Everything' by 98 degrees. there's no girl singing in the real song.
Please review… and tell me if you want a sequel. I'll try working on it:):) see you guys!