Hey this is the fifth chapter. Huge thanks to everyone who has reviewed, added my story or read it. It means a lot to know that someone out there is getting a bit of enjoyment from my stories.
This chapter is dedicated to Annie-Lovely and Zanessaforever207. They gave me some great flashback ideas! Thanks guys!
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Okay this chapter has a lot of Troyella Fluff. So enjoy! (Oh just to let you know the twins are 4)
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Part of the Family
Recap
"So, where about are your parents?"
The room went silent; everyone shot Brendan a you-did-not-just-ask-that look. Troy kind of looked down at Gabriella (they were sitting on a couch together with Gabriella's head on his chest while his arm was wrapped around her shoulder) to see if she was okay, Gabriella however was trying to think of a way to talk about her parents without crying.
"Well, my parents are……
"Spending Christmas with me although it will be a bit different then the way other families spend it together." Gabriella said after about 2 minutes of EXTREMLY awkward silence.
"Oh so in what way will you be spending it with them? Like will it be a religious way or by like something like webcam?" Brendan asked completely oblivious to what she was talking about.
"In her heart." Everyone turned to Megan curiously.
"Yer Gabbi will spend Christmas with her parents through her faith." Jenny added.
"What do you me-oh, I get it." Brendan said embarrassed.
"Nice of you to finally join us." Troy said a little pissed that his cousin brought up a topic that Gabriella (or any person for that matter) found quite depressing around Christmas.
"Sorry Gabbi." Brendan said sheepishly, now feeling like he has hurt Gabriella a lot in the last 2 hours (remember what he said after church)
"It's okay." Gabriella said going back to her joyful self. "And don't worry I'll get you back. When you least expect it."
Now while that game across as a joke it scared Brendan a lot as when you said it she had what he thought to be an evil smile on her face.
"I'm joking." Gabriella said chuckling at the stupidity that one person could possess.
After the whole incident between Gabby and Brendan was forgotten (took about 5 minutes) everybody started talking about the Christmas tree they were going to get (why they got it so late I don't know lol). Without the rest of the family knowing Troy and Gabriella slipped up to Troy's room. (Not because of that you filthy minded people lol).
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"So are you sure you're alright?" Troy asked concerned over what took place over that morning.
"Of course I am, a bit humiliated but I'm fine." Gabriella said lying down next to him on is bed. "Although, I have missed you."
"Really because you know I was missing you too." Troy smiled and kissed her forehead before pulling her in so that her head was laying on his chest while his arms wrapped around her pulling her as close as possible. "I love you Gabriella Elizabeth Montez."
"I love you too, Troy Alex Bolton." Gabbi snuggled closer into Troy loving the warmth and protection he makes her feels whenever he cuddles or hugs her.
The couple sat in a comfortable silence for about 10 minutes; just enjoying the warmth they were receiving, both physically and emotionally (Does that make sense?).
"What cha thinking about?" Gabriella asked Troy who seemed deep in thought.
"About the first time I heard you sing."
Flashback
It had been 3 days since Gabriella had arrived at East High. She and Taylor had become instant friends, meeting through the AP classes that they both attend. Gabriella also met Sharpay and Kelsi, 2 of Taylor's best friends. All 4 of them had instantly clicked, although Gabriella had yet to meet the boys in their lives as she tended to move away from group situations feeling as though she wouldn't be accepted.
Gabriella was currently heading to her first music lesson. Gabriella knew everything there was to know about music as her father was a fine musician as well as a police officer, so at a young age Gabriella learned to play many different instruments, including the piano, drums, and electric and acoustic guitar. As well as having a great singing voice.
Gabriella was soon met up with Kelsi, Sharpay and Taylor who had told her that even though it was their free period, Taylor and Sharpay would always go along to the lessons as Kelsi had to sit through the daunting task of playing the piano for people who thought they could sing. Some seniors who were currently in a band together would also help out with performances.
"So Gabs what instrument do you play?" Sharpay asked as they entered the classroom taking a seat at the back near some empty counters.
"Oh you know a little bit of this a little bit of that. Sharpay if you can sing why don't you take this class?" Gabriella asked
"Oh well I'm more into the drama department where I can act and sing with my brother." Sharpay replied with a smile. Sharpay, Kelsi and Taylor's attention were all taken when 5 boys walked into the room.
Troy, Chad, Zeke, Jason and Ryan all entered the room talking and laughing pretty loudly. They all wondered over to the girls, Chad, Zeke and Jason kissing their respectful girlfriends while Troy and Ryan just gave them a hug. After which they sat on the counter behind the girls.
"Hey. How are our 3 favorite girls?" Zeke said in his oh so charming way.
"We're good. Oh and this is Gabriella Montez." Sharpay said giggly. "Gabriella this is my boyfriend Zeke, Kelsi's boyfriend Jason, Taylor's boyfriend Chad, my brother Ryan and of course who could forget Troy."
"Hey." Gabriella replied shyly.
"What's up?" Chad said with a smile.
"What's up? That's all you can say god where are your manners Chad." Taylor said.
Before they could start up the teacher, Mrs. Waters (that's my music teaches name) wondered in the room silencing all the other students who were just warming up.
"Good afternoon everyone. Okay today will be singing number that you have been practicing over the break hopefully. Now as I call your names you will come up introduce the song and like always you will sing until I tell you to stop when I think I have heard enough." Mrs. Waters told her very nervous class. "Lets begin Tracy Wood."
Tracy got up and stood behind the microphone introducing the song she was going to sing as "man-eater" by Nelly Furtado. She started singing although was stopped when she was halfway through the chorus. Many students had just been turned off that song.
The next few performances weren't much better as many were off pitch, not in time with the band, or just downright bad. The band and Kelsi were starting to regret giving up there time to help the students who obviously didn't practice.
"Okay let's see Gabriella Montez. Who's that?" Mrs. Waters asked confused as she never knew she had a new student.
"Me." Gabriella slightly raised her arm.
Taylor decided to help her out a bit." She's new, from San Diego."
"Oh well welcome. Umm unfortunately you will need to perform as this will go to your grade so if you like you can have a look at some of the songs you can sing unless you know one that the band may know."
Gabriella swiftly got up and opened the royal blue book that was currently holding more then 20 different song's sheet music.
"Would you guys happen to know 'Whatever will be' by Tammin Sursok?" Gabriella asked quietly.
"Yer I know that song." The drummer, Ben, answered.
"I've heard of it. We could play it if you gave us the chords." One of the two guitarists said.
Gabriella flipped through her book and pulled out two sheets of music.
"Will this do?"
"Perfectly and the lyrics on this are they what you will sing or our back up parts?"
"Your parts."
Once the band said they knew what they were doing Gabriella asked Kelsi if she knew the song although Kelsi said she had no idea what it was so Gabriella decided she would have to play the piano.
Now the classroom as completely silent intrigued to what the new girl would sing.
"This is whatever will be by Tammin Sursok."
She slowly started playing the intro…
Sometimes I feel like I'm a bird with broken wings
At times I dread my now and envy where I've been
But that's when quiet wisdom takes control
At least I've got a story no one's told
Troy is overwhelmed by how she could have such an amazing voice….
[Chorus
I finally learned to say
Whatever will be will be
I've learned to take
The good, the bad and breathe
'Cause although we like
To know what life's got planned
No one knows if shooting stars will land
These days it feels naive to put your faith in hope
To imitate a child, fall backwards on the snow
'Cause that's when fears will usually lead you blind
But now I try to under-analyze
I finally learned to say
Whatever will be will be
I've learned to take
The good, the bad and breathe
'Cause although we like
To know what life's got planned
No one knows if shooting stars will land
Gabriella started really getting into the song believing every word she sung…
Is the rope I walk wearing thin?
Is the life I love caving in?
Is the weight on your mind,
A heavy black bird caged inside?
Say
Whatever will be will be
Take
The good, the bad
Just breathe
Everyone was in total awe at the power her voice held..
'Cause although we like
To know what life's got planned
No one knows if shooting stars will land
Whatever will be will be
And I have learned to take
The good, the bad and breathe
'Cause although we like
To know what life's got planned
Thing like that are never in your hands
No one knows if shooting stars will land
By the time she finished everyone was on their feet applauding, not just because they finally heard someone who could sing but because of the determination the song held for her. Troy however couldn't keep his eyes of the blushing beauty.
"Wow." He finally managed to say.
End Flashback
"You were amazing." Troy said giving Gabriella a sweet lingering kiss on the lips.
"Well you're not to bad yourself." Gabriella said giggling at the memory.
Flashback
Troy was currently getting his books out of his lockers, where he thought he was alone as the students had gone home a couple hours ago. Without noticing he started humming a song he had just heard.
Hey little girl with the cash to burn
I'm sellin' something you won't return
Hey little girl take me off the shelf
'Cause it's hard having fun playing with yourself
Once you've browsed through the whole selection
Shake your hips in my direction
Without noticing he started singing the song pretty loudly
A prettier package you never did see
Take me home then unwrap me
Shop around little darlin' I've got to be
The Ladies' Choice, (Ladies' Choice), Ladies' Choice
Troy started dancing totally lost in the song that he didn't notice the Brunette who was currently watching him…
Hey little girl lookin' for a sale
Test drive this American male
It's gonna take cash to fill my tank
So let's crack open your piggy bank
Hey little girl going window shopping
I got something traffic stopping
Hey, little girl on a spending spree
I don't come cheap but the kisses come
He suddenly stopped seeing the smiling face of his girlfriend of 4 months.
"Free." Troy stated as he pulled Gabriella in for an earth shattering kiss.
End Flashback
"Remember our first kiss?"
"How could I forget?"
Flashback
Troy and Gabriella were currently at a secluded park, one that only the gang knew about. They were enjoying sitting in the comfortable silence together, although this was broken by a loud thunder.
"I should get you home before you get sick from the rain." Troy said getting up from his swing.
"Can't we stay?" Gabriella said giving him the puppy dog eyes.
"You'll get sick." Troy said pulling her up from her swing. "Come on."
"Well in that case I guess I'm going to have to do this." Gabriella said but before Troy could answer she was running off.
"Oh no you don't." Troy yelled after her.
Troy continued chasing her slowly catching up as she began to slow down due to the rain that was currently pouring down on them. As Troy got closer Gabriella turned around to see where he was, as she couldn't hear him in the rain, she was startled to find him right behind her. In one swift movement Troy picked Gabriella up so that his arms were latched just under her butt while she slipped her arms around his neck.
Both breathing heavily the finally realized the position they were in, and just stopped and starred into each others eyes. Slowly they both started to lean in, jumping on the inside that they were finally going to get to feel the others lips on theirs. As their lips touched sparks flew, instantly Gabriella wrapped her legs around Troy's waist making their position more comfortable. Troy's tongue went along Gabriella's bottom lip begging for entrance to which she happily agreed. Soon they were enduring the most passionate amazing Kiss they had ever had.
Once they pulled apart, the need for air becoming too much, Troy rested his forehead against hers and whispered.
"Will be my girlfriend?"
Gabriella answered simply with yet another loving kiss.
End Flashback
"That was the most amazing kiss I had ever felt." Troy said pulling Gabriella up on top of him.
"Same. And I am so happy I get to experience them everyday now." As soon as she finished speaking she started passionately kissing Troy which soon became a very heated make out session.
After about 15 minutes a knock at the door quickly startled the young couple and in a quick hurry they fixed up their clothes which had been slightly shed, hair which was in a great tussle and the lip gloss that was smeared over both of their faces as well as other places…… (Lol).
"Love birds is it safe for me to come in?" Lizzie asked from behind the door.
"Yes."
"You guys suck at covering up what you do in here." Lizzie said with a giggle as she looked over her brother and his girlfriend.
"Is there a reason you have inturr- come up here?" Troy asked slightly annoyed.
"Actually I was coming up to tell you that lunch is ready and that Uncle Anthony has told us to turn off the heater 'as it is damaging our world'" Lizzie said using air quotations.
"Huh?"
"Our uncle Anthony has a habit of believing in something for about an hour before deciding it was wrong." Troy answered his confused girlfriend.
"Oh okay then."
"Well I'll meet you two rabbits downstairs soon." Lizzie said with a laugh heading downstairs.
Troy and Gabriella reluctantly got up, instantly missing the warmth the bed and significant other brought. Troy walked over to his wardrobe and pulled out 2 of his sweatshirts giving one of them to Gabriella who happily accepted it. It was her favorite one as it smelt the most like Troy as it was one of his older ones and it said BOLTON across the back.
The couple happily walked down to kitchen hand in hand, both knowing for well they were going to be interrogated about why they were upstairs for so long.
They didn't care though because as long as they have loved other they could do anything.
Flashback
It was just another ordinary Friday night Gabriella and Troy were laying outside gazing at the stars although every now and again they would sneak glances at each other.
"Why are you with me Troy?" Gabriella asked curiously.
"What do you mean" Troy asked turning on his side so he was facing Gabbi.
"I mean why on earth are you with me? I mean you could have any other girl in the world, who is ten times prettier then me, is defiantly more emotionally stable and isn't a total nerd who lives with self-doubt like everyday." Gabriella said in one big breath. Sitting up she finished. "So why chose me?"
"Hey, hey, hey. Don't talk about yourself like that." Troy said sitting up as well. Troy scooped Gabriella up so she was sitting in his lap, with her head dug into the crook of his neck, while one of his arms held her and the other one gently stroking her hair. "I don't wanna hear you say anything like that about yourself ever again. Ok" Troy whispered while kissing any part of her head he could reach.
"You wanna know why I choose you? I choose you because you were the first person to ever see me for who I am not what I am. You never make me feel bad about myself and you're always there for me. You are the most stunning person I have ever laid eyes on and you will always be. You're cute, funny, and smart and you are so amazingly down to earth. You shouldn't doubt who you are because there is nothing to doubt because in my eyes you are absolutely perfect." By now Gabriella had lifted her head up so she was face to face with Troy, tears rolling down her eyes.
Troy sweetly wiped away her tears.
"I love you Gabriella, with all my heart."
"I love you too."
They both kissed in a way that expressed their love and devotion to one another, saying that they never want to be apart.
End Flashback
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Well there you go another chapter, sorry if the flashbacks dragged on a bit. Review please!! Lol
Next Chapter will be Christmas Eve, I don't think it will be that long but we'll see.
Thanks for readin'
Little Nikki
