Ooh, well the reviews have been awesome guys! Really great and I'm happy that I am not going to be chased by an angry mob lol. Anyway, I'm quite disappointed with my reviews of my new story, I updated the first chapter today and so far only two people have reviewed! Check it out guys, I try not to disappoint, you all know that.
Anyway, I don't own High School Musical but I do have the soundtracks, DVD's, posters etc!
Chapter 14 – You Belong To Me, I Am Your Master!
TROY was the first to wake that morning. He was exhausted from their actions last night but he could not shake the feeling of guilt pass over him. He was leaving Gabriella with that loser after he had just slept with her. It surely wasn't right; maybe he could contrive her, again, to stay with him.
He walked over to his cupboard and took the pair of clothes out he had set up for today, he touched Gabriella's that sat next to his waiting to be pulled on. As he was buttoning up his shirt he came and sat beside Gabriella. She was still sleeping, naked under the covers of the bed, she was resting on her stomach and her shoulder was exposed and he smiled at the soft brown birthmark on her shoulder blade. A smile played on her lips and he chuckled, he leaned down and kissed her shoulder once, then twice before he stood and went into the kitchen to make some breakfast.
There was a knock at the door and Troy answered it balancing a tray of breakfast he had made for Gabriella. Jason walked in smiling and snagged a piece of toast from him.
"Hey, so you should be ready in an hour." Jason told him loudly.
"Shush, 'Troy said putting a finger to his lips, trying to be careful not to topple the tray, "Gabi's sleeping."
"Why is she awake I mean…oh…OH…I see, you used your Bolton charm again right, give it up for Troy, always ready to satisfy the ladies." Jason laughed nodding his head and taking another bite of his toast.
"Shut it Jason, 'Troy said but he smirked, "Show some respect."
"Whatever, look, just be ready in an hour." Jason replied.
He opened the door and closed the door grinning like a Cheshire cat closed it behind him. Troy shook his head, perplexed and made his way through the rooms, when he got to the bedroom Gabriella was still nuzzled up in her pillows sleeping softly.
He placed the tray beside her and leaned down and kissed her tenderly, "Gabi, 'He whispered trying not to frighten her awake, "Gabriella, wake up sweetie."
She murmured and rolled over so she was facing him, her eyes fluttered open and when she saw Troy her face lit up and she was smiling up at him peacefully.
"Good morning beautiful." Troy said caressing her cheeks.
"Good morning, 'Gabriella said she wrapped the blankets around her; Troy could tell she wasn't too eager to show off her body, she allowed Troy to wrap his arms around her and he kissed her neck affectionately, "I'm so tired." She mumbled.
"I know, that's why I made you breakfast in bed." Troy said triumphantly and he put the tray in front of her.
Gabriella blushed and looked down on the breakfast before her, honey and porridge, a bacon sandwich, a fruit salad and an orange juice. On the side of the tray was a rose.
"You didn't have to." Gabriella said, touched.
Troy laughed, "I wanted to. Now eat up. I'm going for a shower." Troy told her and he kissed her head and left her alone to eat.
THE friends all met up one last time before they were leaving. Gabriella felt quite sad to be leaving the lovable group behind. In truth, she had grown quite attached to The Baylor's, The Danforth's and The Cross's. They were a wonderful group of people and she hoped one day she'd meet them again.
They were having a huge dinner in the ballroom downstairs, Troy was sure to reserve it for just the friends so it was quiet.
"It's our last hour together, 'Kelsi said standing up, she looked even more timorous than ever and her face went crimson with embarrassment, "And Jason and I have been talking, we would like you all to come and stay with us for Christmas. Maybe, three days before."
Everyone laughed and nodded, Gabriella leaned across to Troy, "I can't make it." She whispered.
Troy touched her hand and squeezed it gently, "Its okay, they'll understand." He told her.
Taylor nudged Gabriella and looked at her seriously, "You know Gabs, I think you should move in with Troy."
Only Gabriella had heard it but as soon as she did the ring on her finger ached and became sweaty and slack.
"I can't Taylor, I made a commitment." Gabriella replied.
Taylor stood and grabbed Gabriella's hand, "We need to use the toilet." She told the friends.
"Oh we'll come with you then." Sharpay and Kelsi said together and the guys watched as the four girls walked off towards the ladies restroom.
When they got inside Sharpay made her way to the mirror to fix her makeup. Kelsi went into the toilet and Taylor started to talk to Gabriella.
"Gabriella, 'She said, "You say you have a commitment to Richard but there's someone else you have to commit yourself to."
"Who…Troy?" Gabriella queried.
"No, You, why should you suffer for the sake of someone else, it's not fair that you've sacrificed everything for that pig you call your partner." Taylor told her.
At that moment Kelsi made her way out of the toilet and over to the sink, "Taylor's right, it's not fair the way you're treated, 'She said as she washed her hands, "If it had been me in that relationship I would've packed my bags and leaved. Immediately!"
"It's sometimes not as easy as it looks, 'Gabriella answered, "I tried that once and I got the worst beating of my life."
"Look Gabriella, all we're saying is think about it. We know that Troy would be over the moon if you decided to stay with him and he wouldn't treat you with such disrespect as Richard does." Sharpay said.
"I'll think about it." Gabriella lied.
"That's all we ask." Taylor said rubbing her arm.
"Come on, 'Sharpay said, "Let's get back."
They followed her out, Gabriella shook her head, what was she supposed to? She was terrified about what was going to happen to her when she got home and she desperately wanted to stay with Troy, where the love was soft and the touches were gentle.
THEY had arrived back in Sampoe Ski Lodges and the friends were long gone. Troy cradled a sleeping Gabriella in his arms and he stroked her hair as she slept against his torso.
He was so worried about leaving her alone with that monster. It sickened him to think of her alone with that thing! Richard was surely hurt her and he couldn't do anything about it.
"To The White Lodge sir?" The limo driver queried.
"Yeah, drive slower." Troy said, he tried to convince himself that it was because of the snow that had made him demand to drive slower but deep down it was because he didn't want to leave Gabriella all for so long.
The snow was worse than ever, Troy found himself shivering, it was wrong to take Gabriella to such a hot place and then return to a cold one. He noted also, that Gabriella too was shivering in her peaceful sleep.
"How was your holiday Mr Bolton?" The Limo driver asked politely.
"Great, one of the best but I kind of wish I didn't have to come back to this cold." Troy chuckled.
"Your wife seems quite tired." The limo driver said smiling.
Troy's face fell as he looked down on the woman he desired immeasurably. He nuzzled his nose into hers and felt her shift in her sleep, she sighed gently and buried her head closer to him as if needing to get as close as she could.
"She's not my wife." Troy said shaking his head.
"Oh I see, engaged?" The driver asked.
"No!" Troy answered bluntly.
"Then the ring on her finger is –"
"I'm done with this conversation. Just concentrate on getting us home." Troy ordered.
"Yes sir, I'm sorry." The driver replied and he turned his attention back to the road and continued to drive them through Sampoe Ski Lodges.
When they pulled up outside The White Lodge, Henry, Rex and Lupin all stood waiting for them. Henry waved to them and Rex began to bark wildly, seeing her master beaming at her.
Troy woke Gabriella gently and she smiled up at him, she put her arms around herself and shivered. Troy put his jacket around her and rubbed her arm trying to be kind and sympathetic all at once.
"Welcome back, both!" Henry said cheerfully.
He hugged Gabriella and shook Troy's hand; Gabriella bent down and picked up a very ecstatic Lupin. The feline purred and rubbed against her face warmly and Gabriella chuckled.
"I've missed you too baby." She crooned and the cat licked her hand.
"How about a nice cup of hot chocolate?" Henry offered.
"We'd love one." Troy said and Henry opened the door and invited them in.
They went into the kitchen and Henry prepared them some hot chocolate. Troy watched Gabriella, captivated as Gabriella crooned over her precious friend, Lupin seemed to be lapping up her love and attention and lay there for her to scratch his stomach.
"He's missed you." Henry said softly, watching the tender scene unfold before him.
"I've missed him too." Gabriella said looking up at the elderly man as he placed a cup of steaming hot chocolate in front of her.
They sipped their hot chocolates for a moment and allowed the excruciating heat to fill them and soothe their cold bodies.
"Henry, can you leave us for a moment, I want to talk to Gabriella." Troy said.
"Of course, I have to go and scrape the snow from the path." Henry said shrugging his shoulders and he left the pair alone in silence.
Troy came and moved beside Gabriella, he touched her hand and she smiled up at him apprehensively.
"What do you want Gabriella?" Troy asked her softly.
Gabriella closed her eyes for a moment and stood; she placed her cup in the sink and hung her head low. She felt cold inside but it wasn't from the snowy weather, it revolted her to think of going back to Richard.
"I want many things but I'll never have them." She said shaking her head.
She felt arms weave around her waist and she felt lips on her neck, hungrily nipping and sucking at her skin. She gasped and smiled a little, it felt so good to have him so close to her.
"I can give you everything you want." Troy told her.
"Ev…Everything?" Gabriella stammered.
"Everything and anything!" The young man exclaimed to Gabriella.
"I want to be with you Troy, you have to understand that." Gabriella muttered.
"Then why don't you?" Troy asked.
"I can't." Gabriella protested.
"Why not?" Troy demanded and Gabriella moved out of his arms and looked up at him seriously.
"Because every time I see you, even now I think of the commitment I was supposed to make to Richard and it's hard."
"Why, 'Troy said grasping her shoulders, "Why, explain to me. Enlighten me a little Gabriella because I'm starting to get really confused."
"We can't ever be together Troy, 'Gabriella screamed, "Because every time we are together, Richard is there. He's there in the back of my mind and he taunts me! After we slept together last night, he's been there! Constantly there and I'll never be free." Gabriella said and she began to sob, dejected and low.
Troy embraced her tight and hard, their arms were wrapped around one another and they sobbed into each others shoulders. He kissed her salty cheeks and he heard her snivel into his neck.
"I want to be with you so much." Gabriella cried.
"Then stay with me. I'll take care of you!" Troy said firmly.
Gabriella broke out of his embrace and stormed through the house. She felt sick to the stomach. Troy was hot on her heels breathing heavily and she felt tears pierce her eyes again.
"I can't." She said quickly.
"Why?" Troy complained.
Gabriella froze and turned around so she was facing Troy. Their faces were so close, so much that when she breathed, she breathed in his breath and when he breathed, he breathed in hers. (I don't know if that's confusing?)
"I haven't got a life ahead of me Troy. I have nothing. I had my life planned out; I was going to be a teacher, I was going to teach Chemistry and Biology. I wanted to make kids fall in love with science again! I was going to get married and have children. I was supposed to have a good life but I didn't!" She screamed.
"But you can! If you want to be a teacher, do it! Kids, I'd love them…Gabi…take the ring off and stay with me. Please." Troy pleaded.
He swiftly contrived to kiss her but she moved her face away so when he missed and kissed her cheek instead. She looked up at him, tears brimming in her angelic chocolate eyes and she darted away from him.
"Gabriella!" Troy called and she threw herself out of the door and darted past Henry who watched her, perplexed.
Lupin, sensing his Mistress's flight, darted off the sofa next to Rex and weaved his way through Troy's legs. Troy grabbed the cat quickly and stroked him gently as he struggled to get free from him.
Henry walked up to Troy and gave him a soft reassuring smile, "I take it, it didn't go well?"
Troy shook his head and scratched a very frustrated Lupin between the ears, "No! It didn't!"
"Do you want to talk?" Henry asked.
"Nah, I'm just going to bury my heart under a rock!" Troy said and he slumped upstairs looking downhearted and weak.
WHEN Gabriella arrived home she was trembling from fright, she was relieved to see that Richard had not come home yet. She decided she would put the decorations up and cook dinner.
Half way through decorating Gabriella remembered that she had forgotten Lupin and that he was still at Troy's. She stood up and busied herself over the broth that she was making. She knew for a fact that making dinner and setting up the decorations wouldn't cure Richard's vicious rage but she wouldn't allow him to come home with a house not well taken care of.
Just as she was stirring the broth for a third time she heard the door slam shut. She flinched and turned quickly on the spot.
"Where are you?" Richard said furiously.
She heard something crash to the floor and a moment later Richard was storming through the kitchen. His eyes fell on Gabriella and he walked towards her and threw her to the floor.
"Visiting friends were we Gabriella!" Richard screamed.
"I'm sorry Richard, I really am, I didn't mean to make you angry." She said.
"Its seems Gabriella, that you've forgotten your place in my house!" Richard said circling and he bent down and grabbed her by her hair.
"No. I haven't." Gabriella whimpered.
He punched her in the face and she cried as blood squirted up her face.
"See, you're much prettier that way." Richard chuckled.
Gabriella whimpered on the floor, she rolled over and groaned, her nose throbbed and when Richard kicked her hard in the back she screamed out.
"Don't you remember the rules?" Richard asked.
She didn't answer, her breath was hitched hard in her throat and it was hard to talk. Richard laughed and circled her again.
"Let's see now, rule 1 was, the man is the boss of the house, all women are under men!" He laughed. (I do not think this is true, we are equals lol!)
Gabriella merely muttered a response that couldn't be heard. She wished to high heavens that Troy would come and rescue her.
"Rule 2, women do whatever men want them to under my house, no questions asked, no arguments!"
Gabriella didn't reply but her heart was breaking with every word Richard spoke.
He started to undo his belt and he smiled at her as he cracked it across her stomach, she screamed and he chuckled and slashed at her again.
"You belong to me! I am your master." Richard said arrogantly.
She did not answer so Richard cracked the whip at her side again.
"Say it!" He ordered.
Gabriella sobbed, "I belong to you! You are my master."
"Good girl." Richard said, he grabbed her by her hair and dragged her lifeless body through to one of the cupboards. He threw her inside, it was dark and cold and she buried herself under the clothes.
"I'm going out! Be quiet and behave and I might think about letting you go when I come back." Richard said and he slammed the door shut and locked it behind him.
Gabriella listened to his footsteps and heard him turn off the broth. She heard him shuffle his keys and he closed the door behind him and he wad gone.
Gabriella whimpered into her arms, snivelling into her ski. She could feel the blood tricking down her back where he had whipped her. Her stomach ached where he had whipped her there too and when she touched the wounds and looked at her fingers, they were dripping with blood.
She felt herself collapse and she buried her way through the clothes for warmth, the last person she thought of was Troy.
Aww, poor Gabi! I know, you guys all probably want to kill me now but it's going to get better. I promise. Now some of my readers have probably watched High School Musical 2, but like I said before, don't start mentioning it! Don't mention it all, please! I'm begging you all, I haven't seen it yet and I don't want it to be wrecked for me. Thanks guys!
Keep reading for my next chapter 'What's Happening To Me?'