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Wildcats: All Grown Up

Chapter 4

" Great practice guys. Now go shower up" Troy yelled to his team. The team was doing awesome. They were already in the playoffs, hoping to go to state championships. The only problem Troy noticed about his team, was that his star player, Ethan, had bruises showing up on his body. Troy has been noticing this for over a week now, and decided it was time to ask him about it. " Ethan can we talk for a minute please?"

"Sure. What's up coach?" Ethan asked, casually.

" How are you?" Troy asked, not want to just straight out say ' Why are their bruises on your body?'

"Umm…fine. Is that all you wanted to say?" Ethan asked, a little confused.

"No. I've noticed there are some bruises on your body. Any particular reason why?" Troy asked. Troy saw fear and panic cross through Ethan's eyes, only for a second though.

"You know how guys are when they mess around. It's fine. Have to go coach" Ethan said, wanting to get out of there fast.

"Sure, I understand. If you ever want to talk, I'm here you know" Troy said, packing up the equipment.

"Got ya" Ethan, said as he bounced out of the gym.

Troyella

Troy walked into a crazy household later that afternoon. Kayla and Nathan were fighting, with Lauren watching on the sidelines, while Megan, Jake, and Sarah were throwing basketballs around the house, and little Micah was sitting on the kitchen floor, covered in flour, clapping his hands together. They were all so immersed into what they were doing, that they didn't even hear their father, come in.

Troy dropped his briefcase on the table, wet his lips, and whistled, trying to get his kids attention. They all stopped short on what they were doing. Troy scowled.

"What is going on here? Why are Lauren and Jake here without permission? Where is your mother?" Troy demanded, looking from one kid to another.

"She is at the market, and Aunt Sharpay sent them over. She need some peace and quiet" replied Megan, still holding a basketball in her hand.

" It seems she always lands the job on us…whatever. Now, clean up this house before your mother comes home, then go start on your homework before dinner" Troy said, walking into the kitchen, picking up Micah from off the floor. The kids straightened up, then went off to their homework.

Troy cleaned up Micah, sent him to his room, and then started dinner. 5:30. I wonder where Gabi is. She's never this late, coming home from the market. Troy thought. I guess I'll call her. Troy dialed the familiar number. Troy waited 5 rings, and still no answer. Mmm…that's odd. Troy finished dinner, and called down the kids.

"Where's mommy?" Micah asked, chewing on a piece of chicken.

"I don't know, little guy. She will be home soon though," Troy said calmly, yet on the inside, terribly worried.

They finished dinner, and cleaned up the dishes. Just as the kids were about to go into the living room, they heard the front door open and close. They looked at the clock. 7:00. Gabi walked into the kitchen, with the groceries, set them down on the table, and looked at her family. She looked all shook up and tired, but said nothing. Troy, not wanting to say anything in front of the kids, told them to go to their rooms. They left, but didn't go to their rooms. They quietly stayed on the stairs, where their parents couldn't see them, listening to what was going on. Once they left, he turned to his wife.

"Gabi, where have you been? What's wrong?" Troy asked gently, deeply concerned. He swept her up into his arms. She flinched for a second, then seemed to relax a bit. The kids saw this.

"Nothing's wrong, I'm fine" Gabi replied, not looking at her husband. Troy could see past the fake look and looked into her eyes. He saw fear, anger, and sadness.

"Gabi, please tell me. I'm your husband, but most importantly, your best friend. Why did you flinch? I'm not going to hurt you" Troy said, rubbing circles on her arms.

"I'm fine, really. No need to worry. I' m tired. I think I'll go to bed," Gabi said, pulling away from Troy. She started to leave the room and head towards the stairs. Troy hung his head.

"Gabi…are you cheating on me?" Troy asked very quietly. The kid's quietly gasped. Gabi stopped in her tracks.

"What?" Gabi asked, not believing what she just heard.

"Are you cheating on me?" Troy whispered, barely audible. Gabi walked up to her husband.

"Why on earth, would you think that?" Gabi said, lifting up Troy's face, and looking into his eyes.

"Well, you won't answer me on where you have been, and your pulling away from me" Troy replied. Gabi sighed.

"You want the real reason?" Gabi asked. Troy nodded. The kids nodded too, even though their parents didn't see.

"When I got out of the market, I put the groceries into the car. I went around to the driver's side to get in. As I put my key into the door, I felt arms wrapped around my waist. I turned around, and saw this guy" Gabi started to cry. Troy looked like he was going to murder someone. So did the kids. He maintained himself, and nodded for her to continue. She took a deep breath. " I tried to get out of his arms but he just tightened his arms around me. I told him to let go; he just laughed. I tried calling for help; no one was around though. I continued to fight and try to get out of his grasp. He laughed and started to kiss my neck. I could smell the mixture of alcohol, and this disgusting musky sent, and cringed; it wasn't your sent. I tried to slap him, but I missed, he slapped me, and called me a bitch. I bit him and kicked him in the groin. He fell, and I quickly got into the car and drove away" Gabi finished, and cried into Troy's chest. Troy wrapped his arms around her, and rocked her back and forth.

"I'm sorry I wasn't there, Gabi. It's going to be ok. What did he look like?" Troy asked, wiping her tears with his thumb. She sniffed, and looked up at her husband.

"I couldn't see that well, but he looked to be about your height, same weight, black hair, and had brown eyes" Gabi said, still holding onto Troy, as if her life depended on it.

"I wish I could go and kill him. I'm sorry Gabi. Are you hurt anywhere?" Troy asked gently, looking her over.

I'm ok. Thanks Troy. You're the best!" Gabi said, smiling against him.

"Gabi, if I was the best, I should have been there to stop him" Troy said.

"No, you are the best Troy. That's why I married you. You are so kind, caring, and loving. I love you so much" Gabi said, smiling softly at him. Troy smiled.

"I love you too Gabi" Troy gently kissed her. She kissed back, then pulled away.

"So, how's the kids?" Gabi asked, walking out of the kitchen.

"There fin-" Troy started to say, only to find the kids all sitting on the stairs, with smiles on their faces. Gabi's face became pale.

"You guys were listening?" Gabi asked.

"Yes. Mom, I'm so sorry" Kayla went and hugged her mother.

"If I find him, I'll kill him, mom" Nathan growled. Gabi sighed.

"You weren't supposed to hear that" Gabi said, tiredly.

"Mom, I think we are old enough to know what happened to you" Gabi gave her oldest daughter a look. "Well, maybe not Micah, but us anyway" Kayla said. Gabi sighed defeated. She was too tired to argue.

"Fine. Well, now you know. Did you all do your homework?" Troy asked.

"Yes. You guys are so cute together," Megan said.

"I know, my parents aren't even like this with each other, and they are really affectionate with each other" Lauren added. Gabi and Troy smiled, while Troy wrapped his arms around her from behind, and placed a feather kiss to her neck. Gabi sighed in contentment, while all the girls sighed, dreamy. Nathan just looked like he was going to be sick.

"I hope a guy is like that with me, like dad is to mom," Kayla said dreamy.

"You will get one, thirty years from now" Troy said. Gabi giggled.

"Dad! Ugh! Please! I wanna have kids by then" Kayla said with a roll of the eyes. Gabi and Troy let this go; they were too tired to care.

"Time for bed. Are you and Jake going to stay here, Lauren?"Troy asked.

"Yes, didn't my mom tell you, we are staying here for a few days" Lauren replied.

"I wish Sharpay would have told us that" Troy muttered. Gabi playfully hit him on the arm.

"Hey, Gabi, watch the arm" Troy wined, pointing to his left arm.

"Awww…poor baby. Wanna a kiss?" Gabi asked. Troy nodded, smiling. Gabi lightly placed a kiss on his arm. " All better?"

"Much better. Let's go to bed to get some sleep," Troy said, grinning.

"Ewww" all the kids said, except Micah. Gabi gave her husband a look. Troy only chuckled.

Troyella

The kids went to bed, leaving their parents in peace. Gabi and Troy went to their bedroom and changed into pajama's. They climbed into bed, and turned off the lights. Troy climbed on top of his wife.

"So, are you too tired for me?" Troy said grinning, lifting her shirt off of her body.

"Yes" Troy gave her a wounded look. "But I guess we can at least do a little foreplay" Gabi said.

Troy grinned, and unclasped her bra. Gabi pulled off his shirt, and threw it on the floor, no caring where it went. Troy chuckled, and gently starting massaging her breasts. Gabi gave a little sigh of contentment and ached into him. He took one of her nipples into his mouth and sucked. He applied the same attention to the other. After so time, he withdrew, and he kissed her lightly on the lips. She kissed him back. They both smiled at each other. They took off the rest of their clothes. Gabriella kissed him again passionately, putting every ounce of emotion into it. Troy sucked and nibbled on her lips. She opened her mouth, allowing for him to deepen the kiss. They got lost in each other, their hands exploring each others bodies, touching each other in the right places, giving each other a great amount of pleasure.

"Troy…. I need you now…" Gabi murmured against his lips.

Tearing his lips away from hers, Troy positioned himself over Gabriella. He looked at her to make sure that she really wanted to. Gabriella nodded, giving Troy a smile. He lowered himself into her, hearing Gabriella moan quietly. Gabriella bit her lip in pleasure, as Troy adjusted himself inside her. He felt her walls close around him as he thrust in deeper and deeper, moving inside her. She screamed his name, as he moved faster and faster, driving himself in further. He moved more quickly until their hips were moving in almost the same rhythm and he couldn't go any more. Moving as one, Gabriella moaned his name in delight as he did hers.

"Ohhh…Troy," she gasped, her back arching in pleasure, as she wrapped her legs around his tighter.

" Gabi…" he breathed, watching her throw her head back in joy as she clung onto his body.

Moving at the right pace, Troy felt her come before he did. He fell to her side softly, removing himself from her. He kissed her lovingly and held her close to his body.

"Troy, I love you," she whispered, still out of breath.

"I love you too Gabi," he answered, kissing her shoulders tenderly.

" You really think I would go with another guy, when I have you. I could never want another guy, especially in the sex department" Gabi smiled.

"I know, I'm just amazing" Troy teased.

"I'm being serious, Troy," Gabi said.

"I am too…," Troy said, winking at his wife.

"Troy…." Gabi wined.

"Ok. I'm sorry, my ego was getting in the way again" Troy said, playing with one of Gabi curls.

"Well, it is true. Come on, let's get some sleep," Gabi said, looking at their alarm clock. 12:00am.

"I guess your right" Troy sighed.

"I'm always right" Gabi retorted. Troy laughed, softly.

"I love you" Troy said, tucking a curl behind her ear. She smiled.

"I love you too, Troy" Gabi said, softly. Gabi turned on her side and settled her head on Troy's chest. Troy smiled, turned over, and rested his face in the crook of her neck, breathing in the sent of her.