Due to issues in my personal life and writers block, this got pushed way back. And so here is chapter 12, 'Would You Go With Me'.
Oh and my good friend Kristi now has an account on here! She's darkraven1992, and from what she's told me she'll be writing for different movies and shows. I'll keep you posted though.
"Where's Troy?" Gabriella asked running into Mark's office just about a month after their wedding.
"On the court playing with some of the elementary kids." Mark answered as Gabriella waddled off in that direction. She'd really been having trouble getting around lately.
She stopped at the entrance watching Troy playing with Chad's little sister and Kelsi's little brother. A smile creeping across her face at how good Troy was with kids and how she was looking forward to having their little ones. And then she was reminded why she needed him.
"Troy!" Gabriella yelled from across the room. Troy jerked his head up and ran over to her.
"What's wrong babe?" Troy asked with a sweet smile.
"Babies Troy, babies." Gabriella heaved with deep breathes.
"It's time?" Troy asked seeing the look on Gabriella's face and how she was gripping her 35 weeks pregnant belly.
"Yes, why else would I be here?" Gabriella asked almost doubling over in pain.
"Okay, come on." Troy replied helping Gabriella out to their car.
It was a big day, next to their wedding of course. Which only took place a month ago, and now the babies were coming. Life was crazy and wonderful all at once.
A month earlier…
"Taylor, do I look okay?" Gabriella asked turning to Taylor with her crème white formal maternity dress.
"Yes Gabi that is the best maternity wedding dress I've seen." Taylor answered her two month pregnant belly showing through her periwinkle bridesmaids dress.
"It's not a wedding dress. It's just a formal white dress Tay." Gabriella replied with a snippy tone.
"It's still pretty though Gabi." Taylor's caring tone accompanied her soft facial expression.
"Yeah, even though I do look like a six men tent in it." Gabriella sighed placing a hand on her very swollen stomach.
Troy and Gabriella really had to downsize the ceremony; since she was in danger of losing the babies and had trouble getting around. They wanted a big and grand Church wedding, but plans needed to be changed. So they settled for a simple, yet elegant vow renewal ceremony that a local Church specialized in. There was white and periwinkle blue candles and flowers everywhere; all different sizes, colors and textures as well. Chad, Ryan, Jason, and Zeke served as Troy's groomsmen in their nice white suits. Taylor, Kelsi, Sharpay, and Martha were Gabi's bridesmaids in their periwinkle strapless dresses.
"You ready Gabi?" Mark asked poking his head into the hallway outside the sanctuary.
"Yes, I am." Gabriella smiled linking arms with him.
"Now listen, Troy has a surprise for you…" Mark whispered being a bit cryptic and Gabi was confused.
The Church door's opened and when they did an old familiar voice filled the room. Gabriella one time mentioned to Troy that if they ever got married the 'right way' she'd want to walk down the aisle to Edwin McCain's 'I'll Be'; and Troy remembered. Gabriella couldn't control her emotions when she heard 'I'll Be' playing as she walked towards the man who made that song a reality for her. Both singing to each other by time Gabi reached the altar left tears in the eyes of their friends and family. Mark hugged Gabriella sweetly and gave her away as the last few notes of the song played and Troy held tightly onto Gabriella's hand.
"I, Troy Adam, want that song to be our reality, and I will strive daily to make it happen. You, Gabriella Brielle, are my world, my truth, my life; you are giving me a family; which I've loved from the minute they were created inside of you. We intended just to make love that night but got something else as well, our future growing and living in you and I can only hope to be the 'greatest fan of your life, your crying shoulder…' I hope you can make me that to you, I love you Brie." Troy read off his written vows to Gabriella, as she tried hard not to cry, but being pregnant made that impossible.
"We stood at an altar before and said those age-old words that are so very special. But I'm here to make a new and hope these words will be just as special. I will forever be there for you; come what may. One day we may not be in love anymore, but this fire within me will still burn for you and the love you've given me. You proved that history doesn't repeat it's self when you work at it, and love is not just a word. And the best part is you've stayed with me through a situation we never pictured happening, and that has said more than words how much you love me. I can only hope twenty years from now we'll sit and talk about these days how far we have and will come, I love you Troy Bolton." Gabriella's vows hit Troy right in the heart, he cried, she giggled and cried too.
The pastor announced them husband and wife again and they walked down the aisle in pure happiness. The reception was held in the big backyard of Troy and Gabriella's house; Mark and Andrea were helping to get them settled, and offered to lend a hand whenever needed. Andrea, Taylor and Gabriella had spent the past few afternoons getting everything ready; because Gabi planned on surprising Troy with how good the house looked.
"Ladies and gentlemen, pleases help me in welcoming Mr. and Mrs. Troy Adam Bolton!" the DJ announced as Troy and Gabriella made their way into the candlelit tent and onto the dance floor.
Troy pulled Gabriella close and rubbed her back lovingly as the song began to play; he was saying without the words how much he was looking forward to that night. Gabi had promised, they'd talked to the doctor, and Troy had wanted to make love with Gabi on their wedding night. And so, Dr. Allen gave the okay, Gabi was willing, and Troy was beyond ready.
Dancin' in the dark
Middle of the night
Takin' your heart
And holdin' it tight
Emotional touch
Touchin' my skin
And askin' you to do
What you've been doin' all over again
Oh, it's a beautiful thing
Don't think I can keep it all in
I just gotta let you know
What it is that won't let me go
"You look so beautiful pregnant with our babies…" Troy whispered into Gabriella's ear as they danced.
"Here, give me your hand…" Gabriella whispered taking Troy's hand and placing it on her belly.
"That's how much I love you…" Gabriella smiled up at Troy as he felt soft little thumps under his palm.
"I couldn't agree more…" Troy whispered lovingly against Gabriella's hair.
It's your love
It just does somethin' to me
It sends a shock right through me
I can't get enough
And if you wonder
About the spell I'm under
Oh, it's your love
"When can we leave?" Gabriella asked with need and want in her voice and eyes.
"As soon as we cut the cake, babe…" Troy whispered his hand making probing motions into the arch of Gabriella's back.
"And we'll do that after this." Gabriella replied with a seductive smile.
"Whatever you want baby…" Troy smiled hoping no one noticed the moment they were having.
Better than I was
More than I am
And all of this happened
By takin' your hand
And who I am now
Is who I wanted to be
And now that we're together
I'm stronger than ever
I'm happy and free
Oh, it's a beautiful thing
Don't think I can keep it all in
And if you asked me why I've changed
All I gotta do is say your sweet name
It's your love
It just does somethin' to me
It sends a shock right through me
I can't get enough
And if you wonder
About the spell I'm under
Oh, it's your love
Oh, it's a beautiful thing
don't think I can keep it all in
I just gotta let you know
what it is that won't let me go
"Why did you want to get married again?" Gabriella asked from where her head rested on Troy's shoulder.
"Hmm, you'll see…" Troy replied being mysterious.
"Okay, love you." Gabriella whispered feeling like a little school girl.
It's your love
It just does somethin' to me
It sends a shock right through me
I can't get enough
And if you wonder
About the spell I'm under
Oh, it's your love
It's your love
it's your love
"That's why." Troy smiled as the song ended and all of their friends and family began applauding.
"And I'm glad we did." Gabriella smiled looking up into Troy's eyes and they both felt that spark they've always had.
"Now let's cut that cake!" Troy exclaimed walking over to the cake table with an eager look on his face.
After another hour or so of good wishes, dances, and smiles, with some tears, they were finally alone. Well, almost alone.
"You got me a puppy?!" Gabriella exclaimed as a ball of fluff hopped up on her lap.
"Yeah, you like her?" Troy asked his wife who was busy kissing and hugging the small yorkie.
"Yes, Troy I love her. Thank you babe…" Gabriella replied kissing Troy on the cheek.
"I'm glad, her name's Bea." Troy smiled patting the little dog on the head.
"Now, I have something for you Mr. Bolton…" Gabriella giggled taking Bea placing her on the couch and taking Troy by the hand.
"And what might that be Mrs. Bolton?" Troy asked wrapping Gabriella tightly in his arms as they stumbled slowly up the stairs.
"Well, take a look…" Gabriella smiled opening their bedroom door with a quick sweep.
It was dressed to perfection. The bed had been made with beautiful white lace and silk bedding; and the room was just as pretty. Candles everywhere, they provided a romantic glow over the room. And flowers from the rose and daisies bushes behind their house added the right touch to the dressers and bedside tables. Petals were scattered all over the bed and floor, and a path led to the bathroom. This is where Troy thought he might have a heart attack. More candles and flowers, they created an inviting scene around the suck-in tub. It was like a dream, and nothing else in the world existed but them.
"What do you think?" Gabriella asked from her place leaning against the closed door.
"I think you did a wonderful job Mrs. Bolton." Troy smiled his eyes locked with Gabriella's that were full of lust and want.
"Thank you, Troy…" Gabriella said almost whispering as Troy started walking towards her with a look in his eyes she'd only seen once before.
"Anytime…" Troy breathed as he and Gabriella were less than an inch apart.
"If you don't kiss me within the next two seconds I'm going to h" Troy cut Gabriella off by capturing her lips in a passionate kiss.
Troy carried Gabriella over to their bed and straddled her carefully, as her belly was the size of a beach ball. Gabriella knew it wouldn't go well and Troy sensed her worry and stopped needing to know what was wrong.
"What's up baby?" Troy asked lying down on his back next to Gabriella.
"Do you want it? Or me?" Gabriella queried with a look of fear in her eyes.
"Yes, I do. You don't have to feel insecure about how you look, because in my eyes I've never seen anything more beautiful." Troy smiled kissing Gabriella lovingly as his hand showed affection over her belly.
"What if I can't keep up like before?" Gabriella asked resting her hand on Troy's.
"I'll go slowly; we need to be careful of them anyway." Troy replied rubbing Gabi's belly.
"Okay, but I'm going to apologize now of being terrible before hand." Gabriella giggled as Troy got out of bed and walked over to her side.
"Come on, there's a nice, long, hot shower calling our name." Troy smiled taking Gabriella by the hand and leading her into their bathroom.
It was a night neither of that would linger in their hearts and minds forever. And it happened just a month ago, oh how time flies.
Present day…
"She needs the c-section, Troy." Dr. Allen was explaining to Troy after Gabriella had been admitted and settled into her room.
"She wants to do it natural doctor, and I'm not going to be the one to change her mind." Troy sighed getting up from the stool he was sitting on and going back to Gabi's side.
"I'm doing this Troy. I don't want surgery! I can do it! But you'll need to come with me; I can't do it on my own." Gabriella heaved through another painful contraction.
"Yeah babe, I'll go with you, right here and right now." Troy replied kissing Gabriella firmly on the lips as another contraction started.
It was only the beginning of a process that would not only test their will, but the love they felt for each other as well.
That was chapter 12, and since I have no other stories going on right now I'll try to give you another chapter next week. Enjoy!