The College Parents Chapter 3: The Troyella Bumpy Road, a high school musical fanfic

The College Parents

Summary - Troy and Gabriella have successfully rasied their daughter for 3 years now, but now they face a whole other challenge. College. MUST read YOUNG PARENTS to understand.

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MUST READ YOUNG PARENTS TO UNDERSTAND.

"I'm sorry but you just don't fit the hours we need" The guy before me said. This was the 4th time i had been turned down in one day for a job all because i couldn't work enough hours or days. It was down-hearting for me but i plodded on none the less. Kayla was with Troy who was watching her at home. He was by no means happy; much against his wishes i had ordered him not to get a job quite yet, as we were still settling in and needed to get into a routine plus he needed to check out what time he had between basketball and classes.

"Yeah, like i haven't heard that before." I mumbled "Can't you just give me a chance. I have a daughter and i go to college. I need this job"

"I'm sorry sweetheart, but you just don't cut it" The guy said.

I sighed sadly, before gathering my stuff and leaving the diner, slamming the door shut behind me. I went to Troys and mine car, jumping into and buckling the seatbelt, starting the ignition and driving away. I put the radio on; Rihanna - Disturbia blasting through the car.

Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum
Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum
Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum
Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum

What's wrong with me?
Why do I feel like this?
I'm going crazy now

No more gas in the rig
Can't even get it started
Nothing heard, nothing said
Can't even speak about it
All my life on my head
Don't want to think about it
Feels like I'm going insane
Yeah

I ran my hand through my hair, wondering what to do next. Do i carry on trying to find a job like i had been all morning? It was fustrating. It seems to me that EVERYTHING Troy and I want to do...Goes wrong. We have constantly tried our best, raising a daughter for three years, working multiple jobs to pay for the things we needed and working extremely hard at school to even get approached about a scholarship. We had worked our butts off but yet something always tried to get in our way. Another bump down our long road together. Our Troyella Road

It's a thief in the night
To come and grab you
It can creep up inside you
And consume you
A disease of the mind
It can control you
It's too close for comfort

Throw on your break lights
We're in the city of wonder
Ain't gonna play nice
Watch out, you might just go under
Better think twice
Your train of thought will be altered
So if you must faulter be wise
Your mind is in disturbia
It's like the darkness is the light
Disturbia
Am I scaring you tonight
Your mind is in disturbia
Ain't used to what you like
Disturbia
Disturbia

Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum
Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum
Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum
Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum

Faded pictures on the wall
It's like they talkin' to me
Disconnectin' your call
Your phone don't even ring
I gotta get out
Or figure this shit out
It's too close for comfort

I stopped at a red light, tapping the steering wheel along in time with the music. I knew it would take time for Troy, Kayla and I to get settled here - In our new home, new school, new area but i was hoping it would all work out. I mean, it had too; There was just soo much riding on it all working out. I glanced down at the shimmery object sparkling on my wedding finger; my engagement ring from Troy. Our engagment was riding on this all working out.

It's a thief in the night
To come and grab you
It can creep up inside you
And consume you
A disease of the mind
It can control you
I feel like a monster

I couldn't help but think about how amazing Troy had been through everything and how much we had been through. He was definetly my rock and without him i would be nothing.

Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum
Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum
Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum
Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum

Release me from this curse
I'm trying to remain tame
But I'm struggling
You can't go, go, go
I think I'm going to oh, oh, oh

Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum
Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum
Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum
Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum

I turned off the radio having parked the car outside of Troys and Mine home. I unbluckled my seatbelt and walked to the front door, entering through it silently. I stopped at the door the the living room however, noticing Troy sitting on the floor playing with our daughter. Kayla giggled as her father began to tickle her, causing her to lay on the floor, wriggling and squirming around while giggling and calling "Daddy!! Stop!" Finally after a few seconds Troy had released her from the tickle, standing up and picking her up, swinging her around as she laughed and he chuckled.

"Carry on and she is going to be sick Troy" I said sternly but yet with a smile from the door way. Troy stopped, still carrying our daughter but yet placing her on his hip so she was more comfortable.

"Oh yeah, didn't think of that. My bad" Troy said shame-faced.

"Don't worry babe, i forgive you" I said, moving forwards and kissing him quickly before taking Kayla from his arms and kissing her. "Hello baby"

"Mommy!" Kayla said excitedly.

"How did the job search go?" Troy asked, taking a seat on the sofa and patting the space beside him - indicating for me to sit. I did, placing Kayla on my lap.

"Urgh, no luck" I said sadly "Everyone says im not suitable and that i cant work the hours they need."

Troy sighed, lacing one of his hands with mine, allowing his thumb to caress my knuckles. "We will find something Brie"

"What if we dont Troy? I checked our account, it's getting low" I told him.

"We could just ask our pare..." Troy began to suggest before i cut him off.

"Nope" I said simply "They have done enough for us Troy. We need to show we have this under control"

"I guess..But they are there if we are desperate Gabi" Troy said. I nodded, turning my attention to Kayla who was sitting happily on my lap. "What have you been up to baby?"

"Daddy been playing with me and made me lunch" Kayla said slowly, trying to get all her words out properly. I smiled proudly at her before responding

"Good, so he has been a good daddy?"

Kayla nodded "-cept when he tickled me!"

I giggled as Troy chuckled "You got your ticklish gene from your mother"

"She did not! your ticklish too!" I said indignantly, pouting.

"You look sexy when you pout" Troy commented.

I blushed before standing up and walking out the room with Kayla, hearing as Troy said "Your ass is pretty sexy too"

I woke up the next day, feeling a hand wrapped around my waist, cupping my ass as my head rested on a broad chest. Troys. I smiled before planting a kiss on the chest and dis-tangling myself from his body and the bed sheets. Today was going to be a hectic day, the proper admissions day was today, the first day when every student would be moving into U of A (A/N: I MAY of said that monday would be the start of lessons..its not now cause it doesnt fit with the story...tuesday will be their first day of lessons) Which meant the gang were to arrive today plus the hundreds of other students ready to begin their new year at the University of Alberqueqe.

I was actually kind of nervous, cause today was also the first day of Troys red hawks basketball practice and the first time Kayla was going to go to the child centre on campus. It was going to crazy and i knew i had alot of things to do before anyone was even ready to step out of the house and try to get into their routines. Luckily, today because of the non-existent classes i could go and help the rest of the gang go move in and get catch up with them which i was really looking forward to.

Half an hour later i had managed to get 4 minute shower, get changed, get Troy up, get Kayla up, get them both breakfast and get them changed (Troy included who seemed to be like a zombie today). Finally we were ready to leave which was definetly was no mean feight. I slid into the passengers side of our car after buckling Kayla into her car seat.

"Have you got Red Hawks practice all day?" I asked

"Yeah, think so. They want to talk tactics and get to know each other aswell as practicing." Troy said, putting the car into gear and accelerating out of the parking space.

"But your coming with me to drop Kayla off at the baby sitting place yeah?"

"No babe, i told you, remember last night. I need to be there at 9...its already 8:45. I don't have time. Chads gonna be late as it is so i cant be late too."

"You told me?" I asked wearily.

Troy chuckled glancing over at me "Yeah, i wish i could though. Really i do." He said sincerely "Will you be alright with walking to the gangs dorms though?"

"Im not meeting them at the dorms im meeting them at greenery outside of the admissions office, the one we walked across the day we got here." I told Troy who nodded.

"Alright, busy day then" Troy said breathing deeply.

"You could say that, but we will all be home by 6 right?"

"Yeah why?"

"Just wondering, so i know" I smiled.

"Ok"

5 minutes later i was walking through the doors of the baby centre on the U of A campus having Kayla and I said goodbye to Troy. I was under the strong suspicion Kayla thought i would be staying with her at this centre no matter how many times i old her otherwise. She was convinced. I knew however, that would all come crashing down on her when she found out i was too leave her. And that i was NOT looking forward to what-so-ever.

"Gabriella?!" A voice came that i vaguely recognized as i stood at the child centre reception. I spun around with Kayla in my arms to see Megan from 2 days ago.

"Hey Megan!!" I smiled.

"Hi Kayla" Megan said to Kayla before looking at me "You leaving her here?"

"Yup, do you work here?"

"Yeah, Cassie and I both do, we are majoring in child development. Its soo cool i get to look after little Kayla!" Megan said excitedly.

"Thanks, im soo much more comfrotable leaving her now i know you work here" I told her.

"Wheres Troy?" Megan wondered.

"First day of practice. He is on the Red Hawks Team" I supplied.

"Cool! Well, just follow me and we can get Kayla settled" Megan said beckoning for me to follow her into a main room. It was pretty big, very bright and multicoloured with huge amounts of toys, books, general play things; a little childs haven. I noticed the room was already busy with around 7 or 8 children and around 5 workers. It looked all too welcoming.

"This place is amazing" I remarked

"Yeah, it is pretty awesome. Soo, I understand you signed a few admission forms yesterday? so thats all sorted?"

"Yeah, Troy and I did. So i have a few of her things in this bag, in case she needs them. Her blanket, spare change of clothes and few toys of her own etc etc. Also, you have Troys and mine cell numbers, so you can get in touch with us" I said handing over the bag i had with me to megan.

"Alright then, Kayla wanna go play with me? Say goodbye to your mommy?" Megan asked Kayla.

She seemed to nodd but then shake her head "No leave mommy"

"Go on sweetheart, go have fun, i'll come pick you up later i promise" I said trying to place her on the floor only for her to cling onto my top hard.

"No!! No leave mommy" Kayla whined.

"Sweetie, mommy has to go. You will be fine here" I said, placing her firmly on the ground and prying her hands away from my top, crouching down to her level. "Now be a good girl"

"No!! MOMMMY NO LEAVE!" Kyala cried out, tears beginning to fall. I sighed looking up at Megan desperately.

"Don't worry, every child is like this. Just say goodbye then leave. I will look after her, promise" Megan told me. I nodded, kissing Kayla on the lips quickly before wiping her cheeks to rid them of the tears.

"Baby girl don't cry. I promise i'll see you later and I promise you will have lots of fun. I have to go now, please don't cry. I love you" I said quickly, feeling my own tears forming as i backed away, watching Kaylas face contort as she began to cry more. I sighed, giving one last look at Megan who was nodding encouragingly. How was this sooo hard?! I wiped my face as i felt tears forming at the sight of my daughter now running towards me, her arms outstretched.

"Mooommmyy!! Don't leeeavve!!" She cried.

"I'll see you later sweety, go have some fun. Mommy will see you soon" I said, now actually beginning to cry myself as i opened the exit door. With one last desperate glance at my daughter who was now sitting on the floor crying hard, i left.

I felt terrible as i walked across the campus forcing myself not to turn back and scoop up my daughter, vowing not to let her leave my sight again. It was hard - Too hard.

I stopped at a coffee cart that was situated on the campus, buying a cup as i desperately needed a drink. As i arrived at the greenery i was planning to meet the gang at, i couldn't help but notice the students walking around me. There were loads. Some carrying things to move into their dorms, some just chatting to the friends they had missed over the summer - catching up.

I sat idly on the grass, sipping my coffee while people walked around me. "Hi, umm... are you ok?" A voice said a few minutes later behind me. It was a deep voice; a mans voice. I turned my head, looking up at - not 1 guy but 2.

"Hi, um yeah thankyou. Im fine" I said standing up to look at them properly.

"Cool, well i'm Trent" One guy said

"And i'm Nate" The other told me.

"Gabriella" I smiled, shaking their hands.

"Engaged?" Trent asked, spotting my ring.

"Seems so" I confirmed.

"The other half, does he go here?"

"Yeah, Troy Bolton? He is playing for the Red Hawks now"

"Troy Bolton! I know him, well not 'know, know' him but i mean, i have heard of him. He is meant to be amazing and only just managed to bag the scholarship. He has a daughter" Nate babbled.

I giggled "Yeah, She is mine too"

Nate blushed while Trent laughed "He is a bit of a dumbass sometimes, don't mind him"

"It's ok"

"So, yours and Troys daughter; whats her name?" Trent asked

"Kayla" I said. These guys seemed really kind.

"Thats cool." Nate said "My little sisters called Kayleigh...sort of the same right?"

"Sure" I shrugged

"Well, anyway...we'll see you around yeah Gabriella? Maybe meet Troy and Kayla sometime.." Trent said.

"Definetly, i'm sure i'll see you around" I said before they smiled one last time and walked off leaving me on my own.

I sat back down, finishing off my coffee, wondering where the hell the gang was. However, just as i thought this 2 cars pulled up infront of me, music blaring. I smiled happily as Chad jumped out the car, bending down and hugging me briefly while saying "GottogolateforpraticenicetoseeyouGabicatchuplaters" Then just like that he was gone. I shooked my head in amazement before moving to greet my other friends.

Now,

Everyone was here.

Let it begin.

Im officially shattered. Yup, i have had a hugely tiring and emotional day...

I am going to tell you why:

I watched someone attempting to commit suicide today. Not something to be happy about right?

Anyway looking past that, what do you think of the chapter? I am trying to make this as life like as possible and keep their daily routines afloat aswell as introducing some new characters. These Characters will be of VITAL importance so try to keep uo with them x

Megan

Cassie

Trent

Nate

Kirsten

So i guess you can appreciate how much work im trying to put into all this and it is getting extremely harder to write. But i'm determined to get this amazing and better then Young Parents. Plus the cahpters are WAY longer. Just cause i love yoo x

Ly ALL..x

Challenge - When commenting, write more then Update? Or good Update? Mucchly appreciated. xx

- Sarah

P.S - Rihanna song inspired by my best friend Georgia who got me into this song - Check it out.