A/N: Some of you asked after the first chapter for me to continue although I said this was a oneshot. But I decided I couldn't leave Troyella hanging so here's the second part to this story.

Gabriella couldn't sleep that whole night after Troy had left her in the pool, alone and crying her eyes out. As she tossed and turned in her bed she couldn't help but replay the whole situation in her mind and how stupid she had been. Why did she just assume Troy would want a no strings attached relationship? Why didn't she realise that in the process she would also fall in love with him and leave her heart out there to be exposed? All these thoughts seemed to be clouding her mind, as if she was drowning.

That morning she skipped breakfast and drove straight to work, already adorned in her swimming costume and jacket and clocked in. What she hadn't been expecting was to see Troy also clocking in, buttoning his waiter's shirt up. She hid around the corner, and tried to control her beating heart which felt like it was going to pop out of her chest.

God he looked good...

She couldn't help but lick her lips as she always did when she saw Troy. He always looked good, making her legs feel like jelly whenever he was around her. It was his eyes that did it, his blue eyes which could soar right into her soul like...ok; she needed to snap out of it. They weren't a 'couple' anymore, he had made that clear last night when he stormed out of the pool sopping wet. Mmm sopping wet...his drenched clothes sticking to his --

"Miss Montez. You're here early."

Gabriella jumped in fright as she was snapped out of her daydream by Mr. Fulton who eyed her suspiciously. She felt the heat rise to her cheeks and she twiddled her thumbs guiltily.

"Well...uh...you know. Can't wait to...uh...lifeguard..." She felt like slapping herself for such a reply and Mr. Fulton clicked his tongue.

"More likely trying to get extra pay by clocking in early. Sorry to disappoint Miss Montez but your pay will not start till 9 o'clock like everyone else."

Gabriella merely nodded and once he had stalked off she turned the corner again but sighed disappointedly when Troy was nowhere to be found.

She wished luck to anyone who decided to drown during her watch that morning because she wouldn't have been much help. Her thoughts were not on the swimmers but on Troy and how she was going to win him back. She knew it would be a long shot, considering how hurt he looked last night with his puppy dog eyes but her tears after he left were proof pudding she loved him. Mmm...pudding...her stomach rumbled and checking her watch she realised it was time for lunch. Enthusiastically she jumped from her stand, rotating with another lifeguard, and made her way to the kitchen. There she saw Troy, standing by a cupboard in a corner and her heart wrenched to see him looking so sad; perhaps by telling him she loved him he would cheer up.

Anxiously she began to walk over to him and she groaned in frustration as a loud voice stopped her.

"Attention junior staffer!" It was the bane of her existence- Mr. Thomas Fulton, who stood on a chair. "Tonight Lava Springs is hosting a function for a graduating U of A class. I expect you all to stay back until midnight!"

The whole room groaned until he added, "For time and a half pay!" That made them all quieten and once the chatter had started again Gabriella turned to find Troy...gone. What was he, the disappearing man?

Reluctantly she grabbed a sandwich from the idle staff food counter and opened a familiar door which led to the music room. If she was going to eat alone she may as well eat somewhere which had good memories; well, her stomping out on Troy hadn't been good but the sex beforehand on the piano had been good...really good.

"Holy shit" She gasped, startled as she turned from the music room door to find an equally surprised Troy sitting upon the piano. How convenient...

"Seems like you had the same idea" He sadly spoke up and began to walk out of the room and Gabriella immediately stepped in front of him, blocking his path. It was now or never.

"Stay...I...uh...need to tell you something..."

Troy sighed and scratched the back of his neck, "I heard all you had to say last night Gabriella."

"No. You didn't." She replied and Troy's eyes shot up, looking straight into hers. Okay legs, just hold on for now and melt later...

Troy blinked expectantly and Gabriella realised she actually needed to speak. Words weren't exactly her strong point, sure she was smart but she couldn't be put on the spot. She knew she should've planned out a speech...perhaps with cue cards.

"First...uh...I want to apologize...for what I've done to hurt you. Perhaps I was being selfish, perhaps I just wanted to protect my heart...I shouldn't of strung you along like that."

Troy looked down sadly and merely nodded and Gabriella, wanting to look him straight in the eye, gently lifted up his chin with a shaking hand.

"I hope you can forgive me...because...I love you too..."

She breathed out, amazed at how easy it was to say those words to him, and regretted not saying them earlier. She searched Troy's eyes for some sort of reaction and he merely moved away from her hand, shaking his head.

"How do I know you mean it...that you're not just saying it ---"

Gabriella lunged forward, clutching his blue shirt in her hands and crashed her lips straight onto his. She knew this would be the only way to express how she felt, remember words not being the strongest point. Taking his moan of delight as a good sign she wound her arms around his neck and pulled him in closer, relieved to be back in his arms and he held her waist.

Soon the lack of oxygen was becoming a problem and Gabriella reluctantly pulled back breathing heavily and Troy slowly opened his eyes, a small smile gracing his features.

"Does that answer your question Wildcat?" She smiled and right on cue her legs melted when he touched her cheek.

"A little bit..." He chuckled and she rolled her eyes.

"How about I shout it out for everyone to hear? Everyone, I'm in love with Troy --!"

"Okay, okay...I get your point Miss Montez." He kissed her again and Gabriella bit her lip, glancing over at the black piano.

"Does that object over there look familiar to you Mr Bolton?"

He joined her gaze and a smirk appeared as he pulled her closer. "A little. Let's say we check it out...for old time's sake of course."

Gabriella grinned and jumped up wrapping her legs around his waist and joined their lips again as he led them over to the piano and slowly he laid her down on top of it. She couldn't help but blush as he kissed down her neck softly whispering with each kiss, "Love you...love you..."

"Mr Bolton, I think Miss Montez understands your point. Please be so kind as to leave your personal life outside of work and get off the musical equipment!"

The pair jumped in fright as the stern voice of yet again Mr Fulton echoed through the room- they'd forgotten to lock the door. Gabriella winced up at Troy who flushed with embarrassment and helped her off of the piano, the two straightening out there clothes. Mr. Fulton looked a mix of embarrassed and furious and the two teens made a run for it, stopping to break down into laughter when he was out of earshot.

"I...I think we need to remember to lock doors..."

"Agreed."

"But...I'd still like to continue what we started..." Gabriella calmed down, taking hold of Troy's hand.

"Me too. How about tonight? While the U of A party is going on?"

"Tonight." She agreed, "Meet me at the pool around 11.30...I'll be the one in the swimsuit." She grinned and with one last kiss she bid goodbye to her boyfriend.

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Gabriella couldn't believe she was made to stay back that night when the U of A party was being held indoors. Why on earth would she need to sit beside an empty pool? To make sure the bugs didn't drown? The whole night she kept her eyes glued to her watch, counting down the seconds until she'd get to see Troy again and to her excitement she only had to wait another ten minutes. She sighed, leaning back in her stand, that was until two loud voices approached the pool area. Squinting in the dark, the only light provided by the pool lights, she made out two stumbling figures with beer cans in their hands.

"School's out dude! Whooo!" One guy seemed to drunkenly howl and Gabriella chuckled to herself as the college guys made their way closer.

"Man a pool! I dare you to jump in!"

"You're on!"

Gabriella knew they'd be in no condition to swim but before she could stop them it was too late and she squealed as she was splashed in the process of them bombing into the deep end.

She got up from her stand and walked to the closer edge of the pool, trying to catch their attention as they splashed around.

"Guys! You're going to have to get out! You can't swim inebriated!"

The two ignored her and as she was about to shout at them again one began to choke on the water, his feet kicking madly as his other friend began to climb out.

"Dude quit messing around!" His friend chuckled, swallowing more beer as his friend began to cough more, his arms flapping around.

"Can't...breathe..."

"Oh shit..." His friend frowned confused as the choking man began to splutter even more.

Gabriella was the first to react, knowing the man could surely drown in the deep end of the pool, especially in his condition. She tore off her jacket and without a seconds thought she dived into the cold water, swimming over to the man.

"I need you to calm down..." She yelled over to him as he frantically trod water, his head sinking under. She turned to find his friend gone and she groaned with frustration as she carefully swum over to the man and lifted his head from the water. He coughed the water out, panicking.

"Just breathe it'll be okay..." She tried to calm him but the alcohol in his system was taking over and he continued to splash around frantically.

"I'm going to take you over to the wall..." She tried to grab hold of him but as soon as she did he grabbed onto her arm forcefully. She winced in pain.

"Can't breathe..."

"We'll just go over to--" Was the last word she spoke before the man grabbed onto both her shoulders, pushing her down under the water as he breathed in deeply. She flapped her arms around wildly, trying to hold her breath as she tried to push up. She felt so helpless because he was too strong but when she managed to reach the surface she took a gulp of air.

"Just calm --'

Again the man pushed her under and she tried not to use all of her energy, knowing she needed to conserve her oxygen. She kicked her legs, she flapped her arms and hit the mans hands but he wouldn't let her up. He was using her to float above the water and she was starting to panic. She almost reached the surface before he pushed her under again, and she thought she was going to take a breath again, but she opened her mouth taking in the water. She choked on it, trying to hold her breathe but with all movement and not having any sleep the night before she started to tire out, her arms giving in. He continued to push her under, and she could feel the darkness take over.

Perhaps she was going to drown, but when she thought of Troy and how happy she was with him she tried with one large surge to get above the surface. She wasn't able to as she choked on the water, her legs stopped moving and her arms falling to her sides. She couldn't keep kicking, she just felt so tired, her eyes slowly closing...

"Get off of her!"

Was all she heard as she drifted off, and stopped trying to breathe. Thee weight was being lifted off of her shoulders and sheslowly began to float up o the surface and she felt two arms wrap around her waist and flipping her over. She faintly feel the oxygen brush her face, her breathing extremely slow, as the familiar voice called out to her again.

"Gabriella?! Can you hear me?"

It was Troy's voice and as her breathing slowed down even more, she felt herself being brought to poolside and Troy' lips trying to breathe life into her she felt content. Her heart stopping and she felt herself at peace knowing she loved Troy and he loved her. She'd been loved.

A/N; Please don't hate me. Lol.