A/N: Okay, this is a LONG chapter. I hope it made up for me not posting. Thank for all of the reviews! I'll update as soon as I can, but I do have a life outside of writing, and school work. When softball starts up, I'll have even less time, so please bear with me. :) Hope you enjoy the chapter. and Review!

Disclaimer: Nada...son. I don't own I'll Be By: Edwin Mcain, either.

"Troy where are we going?" Gabriella asked excidetly, and Troy gave a slight chuckle.

"You'll have to see my lady" Troy said softly while Gabriella pouted.

"Please Troy!" She said while sticking out her bottom lip, making Troy give a light chuckle.

"Gabriella, your just going to have to wait, but I promise, you'll love it" He grinned.

"Fine" She replied and stuck out her tounge.

"Very Mature." Came Troy's voice.

"Mhm, I know" Gabriella said smirking, while Troy shook his head and turned his attention back to the road.

Gabriella looked out the window, knowing that Troy wouldn't talk anymore. He really didn't like talking in the car, he said that if he did it would cause him to crash or something. She smiled, this so reminded her of high school, where they would go on dates and it would be exactly like this. Gabriella stole a quick glance at Troy taking in his features, the way his cobalt eyes shone in the moonlight, and the way his jaw was set, and how his eyes foucused on the road. Gabriella then turned her attention back to the scenery passing by.

Troy looked over to Gabriella feeling someone's eyes on him. Troy smiled softly when he saw her looking at the scenery as they passed it. She always did that, and to him it just made her all the more beautiful. Troy took in her beauty, she looked abseloutly gorgeous in her red evening dress, and her ebony curls running softly down her back, her full lips. She looked beautiful to him, she always did. Troy gently wrapped his rough big hand around her soft small one. Turning her attention to Troy she looked into his eyes, and smiled. Which he gladly returned.

"Were here" Troy said softly after about another twenty minutes of driving.

Gabriella nodded and waited for him to come around to open the door for her, she smiled softly and took his hand. She muttered a thank you as he interwined their fingers together. She took in the resturants beauty, it was definatly french. They walked in and were immedatley greeted by a wonderful aroma. Gabriella looked around her and saw a beautiful cascade in the middle of the room, that had fresh clear water running down it. The tables were decorated with white tablecloths, and silverware wrapped in a white napkin.

"Troy we don't have to eat somewhere this expensive." Gabriella whispered to him, while he softly shook his head and turned toward her, a gentle smile on his lips.

"Gabriella, you deserve the best, and that's what you going to get" He said softly kissing her forhead and she giggled.

"Monsieur and Madamiselle, what can I do for vous on dis wonderful evening?" The guy asked in a french accent.

"I have reservations under Bolton" Troy replied, and the man look at the piece of paper and nodded his head.

"Of course Monsieur, right dis way" He said leading them to a table that looked like all the rest.

"A waiter will be here as soon as possible" He said and walked away.

"He's going to get very annoyin'" Troy replied attempting to do a fake french accent, but it didn't work to well, and it sent Gabriella into a fit of giggles.

"Frech isn't very you" Gabriella said still giggling while Troy shrugged.

"What are you going to get?" Troy asked.

"The Salade de Jardin (Garden Salad), it has salad in it, so it should be safe. What are you getting?" She asked.

"The Foie et noddles (Liver and noddles.), it has noddles in at least" Troy said, and Gabriella nodded.

"Are you ready to order?" A waiter asked, at least this one was english.

"Yes, can I have the Salade de Jardin" Gabriella said and the waiter nodded.

"And can I have the Foie Et Noddles" Troy said and the waiter supressed a giggle, knowing that the man didn't know what Foie Et Noddles was.

"Okay, your food will be here shortly." He replied and walked off.

HSMHSMHSMHSMHSMSHMSHSM

"Madamisselle your Salade de Jardin, and Monsieur your Foie Et Noddles" The waiter said and handed them their food. Troy just started disgustingly at his.

"Excuse me, but what is this?" He asked.

"That monsieur is liver and noddles, that is what you ordered, yes?" He asked and Troy made a gagging noise, while Gabriella let out a giggle. Troy nodded and the man walked away.

"Ew, I didn't know that was what it was." Troy said.

"Troy it's okay, I'll just share my salad with you" Gabriella said giggling and Troy nodded.

Troy and Gabriella ended up sharing her salad, and Gabriella couldn't help but bring up the liver and noddles a couple of times...or every ten minutes. Troy and Gabriella laughed and reminised about old times, and how Troy had ordered Escargots in high school. Troy paid and led Gabriella out of the resturant. When they got to the car, he opened and shut the door for her and then ran to his side, and got in. He started the car and headed the in oppisite direction of where they came from.

"Troy" Gabriella said softly and Troy turned to Gabriella. "Were headed in the wrong direction" Troy shook his head gently and took her hand in his.

"Were going on to are second part of our date" Troy said and Gabriella nodded for she knew to keep quiet.

"Are we there yet?" Gabriella asked after about another half hour. Troy chuckled.

"No, were almost there though, patience Gabriella" He said softly.

"I can't Troy, I'm to excited." She said bouncing up and down in her seat.

"Of course" He muttered and they stayed silent for the rest of the trip there.

"Gabriella, were here" Troy said softly, and Gabriella's eyes snapped to his.

"Okay" She smiled and he got out of the car and opened the car door for her again.

"Thanks"

"No problem" He smiled at her.

He stuck out his hand which she took, and they smiled and looked lovingly at one another. Anyone on the streets, could tell that this young couple were crazy about one another, but no one knew their twisted story behind the loving glances. Troy and Gabriella walked down the path of the park, with Troy sub consiously kissing Gabriella's forhead every once in a while making Gabriella giggle. They reached the end of the path, and Troy lead her though the woods, she was careful about not stepping on anything that didn't need to be stepped on. She was wearing very expensive shoes, thanks to Troy. They walked until they reached a beautiful small lake.

"Oh my gosh Troy, how did you find this?" She asked amazed.

"I come here to think a lot." He started "Is it okay?" He asked.

"It's beautiful" She replied and he smiled.

"Dance with me" He said.

"But there's no music" She pointed out. All of the sudden music started playing, by a band in the backround. (Yes very Cinderella Story.)

"Now there is" He smiled and took her hand as they started to dance.

The strands in your eyes
That color them wonderful
Stop me and steal my breath
Emeralds from mountains
Thrust towards the sky
Never revealing their depth

Troy smiled as he spun Gabriella around, that sent her into a fit of giggles, making Troy laugh along with her. Her laugh was contagious. He loved being so close to her, the feeling of their bodies close togehter, he couldn't explain it. She made him happy, and he could only hope that he did the same for her.

Tell me that we belong together
Dress it up with the trappings of love
I'll be captivated,
I'll hang from your lips
Instead of the gallows
Of heartache that hang from above

I'll be your cryin' shoulder
I'll be love suicide
I'll be better when I'm older
I'll be the greatest fan of your life

Gabriella smiled softly as she looked at the man in front of her, dancing with her. Never in a million years would she have thought that she would be here with him. If you would have told her three months ago that she would be dancing with Troy Bolton, then she would tell you to go see a theripest, and that she would pay. But Troy made her happy, and she liked being happy.

Rain falls angry on the tin roof
As we lie awake in my bed
You're my survival
You're my living proof
My love is alive and not dead

Tell me that we belong together
Dress it up with the trappings of love
I'll be captivated
I'll hang from your lips
Instead of the gallows
Of heartache that hang from above

I'll be your cryin' shoulder
I'll be love suicide
I'll be better when I'm older
I'll be the greatest fan of your life

Troy and Gabriella danced lovingly with each other, finally happy to be their with each other, they would have never thought that they would be here right now with each other, but they were happy. As the song started to end Troy spun Gabriella one more time, wanting to hear her soothing giggles again.

I've dropped out
Burned up
Fought my way back from the dead
Tuned in
Turned on
Remembered the things you said

I'll be your cryin' shoulder
I'll be love suicide
I'll be better when I'm older
I'll be the greatest fan of your life

I'll be your cryin' shoulder
I'll be love suicide
I'll be better when I'm older
I'll be the greatest fan of you life

Troy and Gabriella stopped dancing as the song ended, and Troy kissed her softly on her forhead and led her back to the car. He wanted to kiss her again so bad, to tell her that he loved her, but he decided to wait a little while longer. He didn't want to scare her off, or make her feel pressured. He just wanted Gabriella to be happy. As he drove back to his mansion a million thoughts ran wildly through his head. Tonight had been the perfect and probably best night of his life. He couldn't have asked for a better night.

"I had a great night tonight Troy" Gabriella said as they pulled up to his mansion.

"I had a great time to" He smiled at her and kissed her hand.

"Let's go check on Leigh" He said gently and led her into the house.

After checking on Leigh and thanking Martin, Troy and Gabriella said goodnight and headed to their rooms. They both got dressed for bed and got into them with smiles on their faces. Troy for giving Gabriella the best night, and Gabriella for finally getting happy again. Gabriella and Troy fell into a deep sleep dreaming about each other. Little did they know that nosy paparazzi had gotten pictures of the whole date, and they were about to tear their perfect and happy realtionship apart, piece by piece.

What did I tell you, it was very long right? Please review! It's a lot longer than all of my other chapters. Make me happy, I'm not very happy with this chapter.

x Steph x