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"You really want to go?" Sharpay asked, leaning back in her chair, raising a perfectly waxed eyebrow at him.
She had just explained to Ryan about the run- in she had with Gabriella at the boutique a few days ago. This was the first time in a few days that Sharpay had been able to meet up with her brother. After telling him about the wedding invitation, Ryan wanted to go shocking Sharpay. Ryan rolled his eyes at his sister knowing that she wasn't exactly thrilled to attend the wedding, but noticed that she was also happy that it wasn't Troy.
"I do. I haven't seen Gabriella since we graduated four years ago." He said, also leaning back in his chair.
"So? She still looks the same and is still just as annoying. I don't see why." Sharpay rolled her eyes in annoyance, but happy that Ella wasn't home to hear this. Once Troy had asked Ella to stay at his house for a few days, Ella shrieked and nodded her head furiously, running to her room and packed quickly. "I don't want to go Ry."
Ryan rolled her eyes at his stubborn sister and sighed obnoxiously. "Come on Payday, just come. Troy already agreed to go and I'm sure he would love to take Ella. And knowing you, you want to go and make sure Ella is safe for the weekend. Please Shar?" Ryan begged, putting on the puppy dog look that made Sharpay laugh out loud.
"You look weird!" She giggled. Ryan rolled his eyes at his immature sister. Sharpay sighed. "Fine. We'll go. But only because of Ella."
Ryan's face lit up and he hugged her. "Thank you Shar."
Sharpay stood up and pushed him away, walking into the kitchen. She had to pick Ella up now so she picked up her keys and purse. Ryan was smiling, annoying Sharpay even more. "I have to pick up Ella. Feel free to just leave." She said, opening the door and pushing him outside. She locked up her door and the two took the elevator to the lobby. Once they made it to their cars, Ryan pulled Sharpay in for a hug and apologized for bugging her and she rolled her eyes, saying it was ok.
It was a quick drive to Troy's apartment complex. Sharpay made her way to the elevator and waited patiently to get to his floor. Once the elevators opened, she heard Ella's giggle from one of the rooms and smiled. She knocked on Troy's door and waited for him to answer. She heard someone run into the door and Ella giggle uncontrollably. The door opened to reveal Troy, holding a hand to his forehead. He opened the door wider and allowed Sharpay to walk in. He removed his hand and had a red mark on his head. "Ella pushed me into the door." He said, sticking his tongue out at Ella.
Ella gasped. "Nah uh! Daddy slid on the carpet. I didn't push him. Pushing is bad right mommy?" She asked knowingly, smiling proudly at Troy when Sharpay nodded her head.
"That's right Ella. Why don't you tell daddy that lying is bad?" Sharpay smirked at Troy who rolled his eyes.
"Lying is bad daddy. Go to your room." Ella said sternly, pointing a finger in the direction of his room. Troy hung his head down in shame before trudging to his room. Instead of walking into his room, he turned around and ran back to Ella, throwing her over his shoulder. She screamed loudly before punching his back. Sharpay rolled her eyes and took the chance to walk around his apartment. There weren't many photos on the walls, she noticed. She walked into what she thought was his bedroom and smiled. It was a simple blue room. She saw some photos of him as a little boy and some of him from college on his dresser and night stand. One of them stuck out in particular; one of the gang from their high school senior prom, minus her and Ryan. They were all making a funny face at the camera. She smiled sadly, wishing she had more friends than just Ryan in high school as she sat down on his bed. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath; it smelled just like him. Troy walked in and saw Sharpay sitting on his bed and smiled. After walking across the room to the bed, he sat down next to her, smiling softly at her. "What are you doing in my room?" he asked teasingly.
"I'm sorry. I was just looking around the apartment and ended up in here." She explained, shaking her head at her rudeness for walking into his private bedroom.
"It's ok."
The two of them looked around the room, ending up a silence. Neither of them knew what to say. They both turned to look at each other at the same time, smiling nervously. Troy placed a hand on her cheek again, just as he did before. He brushed his thumb gently over her cheek. She leaned into his hand as he scooted closer to her, leaning closer to her, wanting to feel her lips on his. She lifted her head up to meet him halfway. Sharpays' eyes fluttered closed as she felt his hot breathe on her lips.
"Mommy?!"
Sharpay and Troy jumped apart, Troy falling off of the bed. Sharpay sat still, realizing what had just happened. We almost kissed. Her face flushed as she thought of that. She stood up and looked at Troy, noticing that he was just a shocked as she was. Reaching out a hand, she helped him up and they both walked into the living room, where Ella was, quietly. "What is it sweetie?" Sharpay asked, walking over to her daughter.
Ella shrugged her shoulders. "Just wondering where you were." She smiled innocently, taking a seat on the couch. Sharpay closed her eyes and took a deep breathe. She interrupted us because she wanted to know where I was? Troy walked over and sat down next to Ella on the couch, thinking the same thing.
"I, uh, think we'll leave now." Sharpay stuttered, grabbing Ella's hand as she stood up.
"Mommy I don't want to go." Ella whined and crossed her arms over her chest. Sharpay rolled her eyes.
"Ella please. I don't have time for this." She sighed
Troy sat Ella on his lap and stroked her hair. "Ella, mommy said it's time to go. I promise I'll stop by tomorrow and see you." He said softly, placing a kiss on the top of her head as Ella shook her head stubbornly.
"I don't wanna go. I was having so much fun, daddy!" Troy chuckled, glancing at Sharpay, who looked flushed.
"Sweetheart, I promise to see you tomorrow."
"Can we go out to dinner tonight?" Ella asked excitedly. "As a family?"
Troy and Sharpay looked at each other and mirrored the same shock. As a family? Sharpay cleared her throat nervously before speaking. "Um, I guess that's ok. As long as it's ok with your father?" She asked, smiling nervously at Troy. Ella turned to her father, puppy dog look on her face and hands folded under her chin.
Troy thought about it for a few minutes before nodding his head. "If that's what my baby girl wants, then that's what my baby girl gets." He smiled, stumbling backwards as Ella lunged herself into his arms. He chuckled, holding her close to his heart.
"What do you say we go now? Ella and I will go home and change while you clean up." Sharpay suggested, taking Ella into her arms as Troy handed Ella over to her. "Does that sounds ok?"
"Perfect." Troy smiled, showing off his pearly whites.
"Yeah, perfect!" Ella mimicked, smiling just as bright as Troy was. It was official- Ella wanted to be just like her daddy. She always did whatever Troy did, who was loving every minute of it. He wanted nothing more than to have his daughter look up to him. Sharpay thought it was the cutest thing, but couldn't help to be a little jealous. She wanted Ella to be just like her, with a little bit of Troy in her. She smiled and told herself that she would be happy with what Ella wanted to do.
"Let's get going then sweetie." Sharpay stood up, Ella still in her arms. After grabbing her bag and Ella's jacket, Troy walked them to the door. "We'll see you later tonight then?"
Troy nodded his head. "Yup. Meet me at 'Carlson's' in say two hours?" He asked after looking at his watch. He glanced up at Sharpay and saw her eyes wide and jaw dropped. "Is that a problem?"
Sharpay shook her head, getting herself out of her trance. "That's expensive Troy. I just don't have the money for that." She suddenly became embarrassed and ducked her head. Troy shook his head, a smile growing on his face.
"It's no problem at all Shar; I'm treating my two favorite ladies for dinner." He smiled but it faltered slightly when he realized what he just said. Sharpay froze after hearing the words. Two favorite ladies, she asked herself. Since when was she one of his favorite ladies? She looked up at Troy and put on a quick smile.
"Are you sure?" She double checked. She felt bad having Troy pay for their dinner. Carlson's was an expensive Italian restaurant in NYC. It was where all the rich, snobby people from NYC go to. Sharpay's always wanted to go there but never had the money for it.
"Positive." He winked at her, which she rolled her eyes at, and she and Ella walked to the elevators. He smiled at Ella as she blew him kisses; which he pretended to catch one and placed it on his cheek. Ella giggled before waving on last time. Troy watched her retreat, leaning against the doorway, arms lazily crossed against his chest. He nodded his head slightly before walking back into his house, thinking about how interesting this dinner was going to be.
"Mommy?!" Ella asked, walking into Sharpay's room. Sharpay looked up from her vanity and smiled at Ella through the mirror. "Can I wear the pretty blue dress tonight?" She asked nicely, walking over to her mother and standing next to her chair. Sharpay looked up, setting her stick of lipstick down.
"I think that would be perfect." Sharpay brushed some hair out of Ella's face before grabbing Ella's hand and walking her room. Once she grabbed the dress from Ella's closet, she took off Ella's old clothes, throwing them into the hamper by the door. She put the dress over her head. When Ella's head pooped through the hole, Sharpay said "boo" causing Ella to giggle. Ella grabbed her black dress shoes afterward and put them on herself, since they were Velcro. "I did it mommy!" She shrieked proudly. Sharpay kissed Ella's forehead lovingly before picking her up, carrying her to Sharpay's room. She placed Ella on the bed as she finished putting on her make up and jewelry. "Can I wear some perfume mommy?" Ella asked innocently
Sharpay debated for a minute before shrugging her shoulders. "Why not? But just a little bit." Ella clapped her hands happily as Sharpay walked over and sprayed a little bit on Ella's wrists. "Now rub your wrists together."
Ella obliged before smelling her wrists. "I smell like you mommy." She pulled her mother in for a hug before kissing her cheek. "You look pretty mommy."
Sharpay looked down at her dark green dress. It was strapless and ended just above her knee, showing off her gorgeous tan legs. There was a black bow lying just under her bust. Her blonde hair was curled and half clipped back with a gorgeous, butterfly clip and the other half draped over her shoulders. Her bangs were swept to the left side, showing off her big, brown eyes. The beautiful silver chain with a pink 'S' on it that Ella, with Ryan's help, bought her for her birthday hung around her neck, landing above where her dress started. She finished the look with a pair of black, peep-toe heels that strapped above the ankle. "Thank you Ellabear, you'll look beautiful too."
Ella shook her head while giggling as she jumped off the bed, running into the living room. Sharpay rolled her eyes and grabbed her purse and black- cropped jacket before leaving her room. After making sure that Ella and her had everything, the two walked to Sharpay's car and made their way to the restaurant.
After cleaning up his apartment and getting ready for dinner, Troy left for the restaurant. He was little early, but that's what he wanted. The hostess sat him in a corner in the back, near some windows, and told him the waiter would be right over. The most he had to wait was ten minutes since the two girls arrived. He looked up and it seemed as if time had slowed down. Sharpay was walking towards the table and Troy couldn't help it as his jaw dropped. The dress worked for her body one hundred percent. His gaze started at the top of head and slowly made its way towards her feet, taking in every gorgeous inch of her. His trance was interrupted when two little arms encircled one of his legs. He coughed and looked down, smiling at his little girl. "You look very pretty Ella." He kissed her cheek after he picked her up.
"Thank you daddy. That's what mommy said. She even let me use her perfume!" She thrusted her wrist to his nose, telling him to smell it. He chuckled and smelled her wrist, smiling at the familiar scent. "Smells good right?"
"Smells amazing." He said but looking at Sharpay the entire time. Sharpay blushed, knowing he was complimenting her. Troy set Ella down in her seat before turning to look at a standing Sharpay. "You look beautiful." He said softly, grabbing her hand and helping her sit down.
Once she was seated properly, he sat down in his own seat, smiling at the pair. Sharpay tucked a strand of hair behind her hair, smiling shyly. "Thank you. You look great too." She added, taking in his clack suit and dress shirt. Why do I feel like a teenager again? She asked herself.
"Mommy can I get the chicken fingers?" Ella asked, not even looking at the menu.
Sharpay locked eyes with Troy, silently asking him if it was ok. He simply smiled and nodded his head.
"Sure Ella." Ella clapped her hands again and started looking around. Troy and Sharpay held their gaze, neither one being able to look away. Sharpay began to feel the way she had when they had almost kissed. She felt the heat rise up to her cheeks as Troy lips curled up into a small smile, eyes still locked to hers. They both looked away as they heard the waiter ask them what they wanted. "I'll have the chicken parmesan please." Sharpay asked politely.
The waiter smiled and turned to Troy. "I'll have the same please. And this little cutie," he gestured to Ella with a proud smile. "Will have the kids' chicken tender meal."
"Absolutely. It should take about 15 to 20 minutes." He smiled once more before walking away.
"I better get her to bed." Sharpay said as the three of them walked up to Sharpay's apartment. The dinner had gone by great, the three of them talking about anything that came up and laughed at Ella's cuteness and Troy's jokes. Troy offered to take Ella as Sharpay searched through her bag for her keys. Ella shifted in her sleep before leaning her head naturally against Troy's shoulder. Once Sharpay opened the door, Troy carried Ella in and gently set her in her bed before meeting Sharpay in the living room, who was taking off her shoes. He awkwardly put his hands in his pockets as he walked over to her.
She fell onto the couch with a huff, clearly tired. "Thank you for everything tonight Troy. I appreciate it." She smiled at him, motioning for him to sit down too.
He walked over and sat down, leaving a lot of space between them. "It was no problem. It was just dinner." He shrugged his shoulders as if it wasn't a big deal.
"It was an expensive dinner though. It was delicious and I'm sure Ella enjoyed it." She giggled, remembering the ketchup she had was all over her face and napkin that was hanging from the dollar of her dress.
"Seriously Shar, stop freaking out. I wanted to do that." He grabbed her hand and scooted closer as he explained. She smiled shyly, but not pulling her hand away. Before she knew what was happening, Troy was leaning towards her slowly as she did the same. For the second time that day, they felt each other's breath on their lips but this time nothing interrupted them. Their lips connected and the electricity surged through their bodies. Sharpay moved forward, placing a hand behind his neck while one of his went around her waist and the other cupped her cheek gently. His tongue hesitantly skimmed her bottom lip gently and she opened her mouth, allowing his tongue to enter. His tongue skillfully massaged hers and she moaned slightly running her free hand through his hair. The butterflies exploded in Sharpays' stomach and she felt as if she was floating. Troy pulled away, in need of oxygen, and opened his eyes just in time to see Sharpays' flutter open. The two stared at each other until Sharpay realized what happened. Her eyes widened as she jumped up form the couch, smoothing out her dress. "I, uh, think you should go now." She whispered, not making eye contact with Troy.
Troy stood up, completely dumbfounded. "What?" He asked after finding his voice form the kiss that left him speechless.
"Just leave please." She asked frantically, opening the door.
He walked to the door and turned around, facing Sharpay. "I don't understand."
"That shouldn't have happened." She explained, looking down on the floor. "It's too soon. I'm sorry."
Troy frowned but turned around anyway, walking to the elevators with his shoulders slumped. "Can I come over tomorrow? To see Ella?" He asked as he waited for the elevator.
"Yeah." She said quietly before closing the door.
He sighed as he entered the elevator. He wished her could understand what was going through her head. One minute she's happy and the next she's upset. He thought that she wanted that kiss to happen just as much as he did. Who cares about what happened her reaction today because tomorrow he was going to get an explanation from her; whether she liked it or not.
Ok…well….that sucked. I just wanted to give you guys an update because it's been a little while.
At least they kissed! I see this story ending soon, but I'm not quite sure yet. Maybe I'll make a sequel but I'm not sure yet.
Again, thanks for all the reviews!
Please review even though this was crap.