Disclaimer: It's sad... I don't own High School Musical.
A/N- I'm so so sorry for not updating quicker but I've been so overwhelmed with my first year of high school, all the projects, tests, and the exams coming up. But I will update and probably finish up this story soon.
Chapter 6
The moonlight beamed through the window as Gabriella stepped into her house feeling happy as ever. She ran joyfully into her room and smiled at her two friends, "Hey Kelsi, Hello Taylor!"
Kelsi turned her head to face Taylor, "Wow something good must of happened because she looks a little too happy."
"I agree with you Kelsi. Gabriella Montez, SPILL! What happened between you and Troy?"
Gabriella began to explain everything as the smile remained on her face.
"Aww he said that?! That's so sweet. I'm glad you guys are back together," Kelsi nodded.
"I just can't believe Troy Bolton, big basketball star, would date someone like me. Like seriously guys besides being captain of the volleyball team I'm in the math and science club! I'm also a in musicals with Sharpay and Ryan Evans! I'm like a athletic geeky singer and I'm kind of unpopular," Gabriella said disappointedly, the smile being replaced with a frown, "He should be dating a beautiful talented cheerleader... not me."
"Gabriella, you're nice, gorgeous and you're so not unpopular. Tons of girls at West High are your friends, not only in the athletic department but in the education department too So be confident and proud of who you are," Kelsi said boldly.
"Kelsi's right. And Gabs, don't think like that, if he didn't like you he definitely would not have said all those things to you at the park. Don't think about who deserves each other more, think that you both deserve each other equally cause you're both great people and make a such an perfect couple," Taylor reassured.
"But what if this was all part of the dare, what if he wasn't just dared to ask me out...? What if it was part of the dare to keep me as his girlfriend, then humiliate me?!" Gabriella began hyperventilating, "Maybe I should just end it between us two, or ask my mom to move to a different country and change my identity! Then I would never have to see him again!"
"Gabriella! You're overreacting. Just calm down, and breathe in and out," Kelsi sighed, "Troy Bolton is not that kind of person, Jason and Chad say he's a really cool guy. And NOT as in "stuck up" cool; As in a kind, supportive cool."
"Really?" Gabriella asked as her friends nodded, "Thanks so much guys, I just felt a little overwhelmed."
"Don't worry it's what friends are for," Taylor smiled, "Now are you ready to hear the plans?"
Gabriella asked confused,"Uh.. what plans?"
"Jason, Chad, Taylor & I were talking recently and we thought of a great idea. We are all going to go to Chad's for a massive sleepover. His family is like really rich. They own a stunning mansion and we're allowed to have the sleepover in their humongous basement which has multiple big screen TV's with surround sound, tons of comfy furniture, a colossal kitchen with tons of yummy food, and like soo much more. And right outside there's tons of space, a hot tub, a giant swimming pool with a really cool side and a trampoline! It's like so amazing!"
"By the way Gabs, this is all going to be tomorrow and the day after because Chad's little brother has a soccer tournament and Chad's parents say they trust and expect us to be responsible while they're away. Isn't this so exciting?!"
"It's definitely exciting, we have to make sure that we bring everything we need and to have clothes that make us look gorgeous," Gabriella squealed, "Oh my gosh, this is going to be so much fun!"
Gabriella, Taylor and Kelsi talked about the outfits they would wear, the things they were going to bring, and what they were going to do during tomorrow's event. Afterwards they decided to watch "Hairspray".
A couple hours later Taylor and Kelsi had to leave but they made sure to have arrangements for the massive sleepover at Chad's. "So we'll meet here at Gabi's in the morning, get ready and everything. And then walk over to Chad's house. Guys, It's definitely going to be an unforgettable time," Taylor laughed and they all went their separate ways.
As Gabriella walked up the stairs back to her room, she decided to read before she went to sleep. As she turned the page of her book she was startled by the sound of a knock on her balcony door. She slowly walked to the curtain and peeked to see what made the sound. And there he stood, with his hands in his jean pockets. She quickly opened the door and watched as he walked into her room.
"Troy what are you doing here at 2:00 in the middle of the night?!" she whispered to him.
He just simply smirked and replied, "What? Is bad for a guy to want to see his beautiful girlfriend?"
"No its not, it was just a little unexpected. By the way, aren't you suppose to be somewhere?," she hinted.
"Yea, right here with you," he said as he sat on her bed bringing her along with him.
"Aha very funny, but I meant a certain best friend with bushy hair..."
"Gosh Gabriella, I already said here with you," he nudged her.
Gabriella faked shock, "Excuse me, I do not have bushy hair!"
He was about to respond when she stood up, ran to her radio, and turned up the volume "Oh my goodness. Its 'Everytime We Touch' by Cascada and it's the candlelight version too, I love this song."
"In that case, Gabriella Montez, would you like to dance," Troy smiled as he held out his hand towards her.
"I'd love to," she said as they started to sway with the music. Gabriella rested her head on his chest with her arms around his neck. As the song played the couple smiled and only kept their eyes on each other swaying along with the music.
I still hear your voice, when you sleep next to me
I still feel your touch in my dreams
Forgive me my weakness, but I don't know why
Without you it's hard to survive
Cause everytime we touch, I get this feeling.
And everytime we kiss I swear I could fly
Can't you feel my heart beat fast, I want this to last
Need you by my side
Cause everytime we touch, I feel this static
And everytime we kiss, I reach for the sky
Can't you hear my heart beat slow
I can't let you go
Want you in my life
Your arms are my castle, your heart is my sky
They wipe away tears that I cry
The good and the bad times, we've been through them all
You make me rise when I fall
Cause everytime we touch, I get this feeling
And everytime we kiss I swear I could fly
Can't you feel my heart beat fast, I want this to last
Need you by my side
Cause everytime we touch, I feel this static
And everytime we kiss, I reach for the sky
Can't you hear my heart beat slow
I can't let you go
I want you in my life
Cause everytime we touch, I get this feeling.
And everytime we kiss I swear I could fly
Can't you feel my heart beat fast, I want this to last
Need you by my side
Cause everytime we touch, I feel this static
And everytime we kiss, I reach for the sky
Can't you hear my heart beat slow
I can't let you go
I want you in my life
When the song ended, the two were still holding each other, looking lovingly into each other's eyes as they met for a soft kiss.
"That song's not too bad" Troy said pulling back, caressing her cheek.
Gabriella looked up at him slowly, her mind still drifting from the incredible feeling of his lips on hers.
"I'm glad you think so," she replied as a small smile appeared on her face.
"Well I'm glad that you're glad," he said pulling her a little bit closer.
"Well it's great that we're all glad, but shouldn't you be going back to Chad's soon? " Gabriella told him and he pouted.
"Way to ruin a moment Gabriella," Troy rested his forehead on hers, "Okay I guess I'll get going. But one more thing.."
Troy leaned down again and kissed her again savoring every single second of it. They pulled back for air and Troy let go of her walking towards the balcony door, "Good night Ella, I'll see you tomorrow at Chad's".
When her balcony door closed, a cold gust of wind came in swiftly. It made her suddenly miss the presence and warmth of her boyfriend. But then Gabriella thought of tomorrow and smiled. She couldn't wait till the sleepover.