If you can believe it or not I can't wait to get back to school today! I'm just aching to see my friends I know I couldn't see over the holidays. I've missed them so much!

But, I don't want to go back to school, because that means I'll have less time to update on Fan Fiction. :(

Okay so this will be the final chapter of when Gabriella is a month pregnant! Then it'll skip to about three months! Okay! Ooh, and the next chapter after this is a little dark!

I don't nor have I ever owned High School Musical…but I totally own the dogs, Blizzard and Monty! Yep their mine! And Lupin! lol

Chapter 24 – Talk About Romantic

WHEN Troy woke he found Gabriella's side of the bed empty. He panicked instantly, pushing himself out of bed and making his way downstairs. His eyes fell on a timorous looking creature standing by the door. A small bag crammed in her hands filled with her few precious treasures.

"No! Don't go!" He stormed down the stairs towards her and Gabriella turned with cold eyes to look at him.

"You promised!" He said desperately.

"Promises don't mean anything Troy. I've been taught that!" Gabriella said blankly.

"By who, Richard?" Troy asked, he grabbed her arm.

He tightened his grip on her arm, she shifted and whimpered and cried but Troy would not let her go. He moved her around to sit on the edge of the stairs. He closed the door and took the bags off her.

"Damn it!" Gabriella said furiously.

Troy stood in front of her and took her hand in his. She didn't pull away but she wouldn't meet his gaze.

"I guess, I chose the wrong time to tell you that you're mine huh?" Troy said gently.

Gabriella met his gaze with a harsh one, "Yes but that's it Troy! I don't like being told I'm someone's and that I belong to them. I just don't." Gabriella exclaimed.

"But why?" Troy asked sitting beside her.

""Because last time I was told I was someone's I was beaten severely. Richard always told me I was his and I was never going to leave and do you know, it brought back memories. Terrible memories." Gabriella said.

Troy put his arms around her and hugged her close to him; he lifted his head and looked at her directly. He had to let her know now!

"Gabriella, you may be my girl but I would never ever intentionally treat you like a piece of meat. Sure, you're my girl but that means I'm your guy! I'd never hurt you." He said sincerely.

Their noses brushed against one another's, they sat for a little while just doing that. Breathing in each others breaths and gently caressing their noses against one another's. Gabriella smiled a little.

"Do you mean it?" She asked gently.

"Always!" Troy exclaimed.

They embraced tight; Troy buried his head into Gabriella's hair and took in her rich gentle strawberry shampoo. He couldn't help but love her. He was besotted with really he was and it was so hard to think of her not with him. He loved to have her by his side, it just felt right.

"Please…Gabriella, I'm begging you not to leave me." Troy pleaded.

Gabriella kissed Troy's cheek and gave his hand a tight squeeze. She shook her head and smiled gently.

"I won't leave." She said softly.

"Thank you." Troy whispered as he kissed her forehead.

Gabriella smiled tenderly, and stood; she grabbed her bag and was ready to go back upstairs. Troy put his hand on hers to stop her.

"Hey! There's no point in taking it back upstairs. I promised to take you away for two days." Troy said.

"Oh…okay." Gabriella said, she made her way upstairs and turned once to look at her partner, "I haven't forgiven you completely yet."

"I know, but you will." Troy said beaming and he took the bag off her and let her go upstairs to get ready.

Troy picked up his mobile; he'd need to get the jet!

RICHARD sat up in his bed deep in thought. It had started to rain outside and the little splashes of water hammered down on his window. He stood and pulled his clothes on and made his way over to his cupboard. There was a picture of the cupboard of Gabriella. Whenever he was bored or he was sad he'd look at the photo and think of her. That she was back and caring for him again and under his control again.

In truth, Richard loved Gabriella but he also didn't. He saw her as someone he could sleep with, someone who took care of him, someone he could dominate and someone, soon, who would mother his children. That was another thing, he would have to get rid of that little runt inside her, he'd have no Bolton growing inside of his Gabriella! Not ever!

"Richard, are you coming back to bed?" A young woman, one of Richard's newest Mistresses's, though you couldn't call them Mistress's now that he wasn't engaged to Gabriella, was now sitting awake, wrapped in a blanket. Her name was Satine.

"No!" He said firmly.

"I didn't hear you saying no last night." Satine giggled flirtatiously.

"Shut it Sarah." Richard snarled, his eyes hadn't left Gabriella's beautiful face in the frame.

"It's Satine!" She said sounding offended.

Richard walked over to her smacked her hard across the face, grabbed her by the arm and dragged her downstairs.

"Get out of my house! You're not welcome here." He screamed and he threw her out and Satine walked away looking dejected. (Okay, so you won't here anything else from Satine, sorry guys)

Richard was fuming, he walked back upstairs and took the photo of Gabriella off them bed.

"First things first, I have to get rid of those runts! Yeah, that's what I'll do first!" Richard said and he started to laugh as a plan cooked up in his head.

TROY and Gabriella found themselves on the jet again heading to the Bahamas. (Okay, so I've got no thought of the Bahamas but its Troy and he's rich)

"I love the clouds. They're just so beautiful." Gabriella said smiling, her hand was resting protectively over her stomach but there was no denying her excitement and joy.

"Yeah, they are." Troy said.

Gabriella smiled gently and rested her head on Troy's shoulder. Troy couldn't help the big beam on his face appearing. He put his arm around her and let her nestle close into the crook of his armpit and there he watched as she fell asleep.

Troy sighed; he really couldn't imagine his life without her. Gabriella had become so involved in his life that he couldn't get past breakfast without her being there. Troy was so excited for the babies too. He couldn't believe he was going to be a father. He was going to have a family to love and provide for and he would do that!

"Mr Bolton, would you like something to drink?" A servant asked.

"Two orange juices." Troy said.

As the servant walked off Troy looked down on Gabriella who had shifted in his arms and kissed her forehead. She looked peaceful in sleep, like she was finally away from all the pain she had suffered and no – one could hurt her. Not even Troy. He felt guilty for what he had said, he couldn't believe he had actually told her she was his, which she was, but not in the possessive way. Troy felt at that very moment, like Richard. Richard had always been possessive and he had never gained any of Gabriella's respect. He felt cruel and ruthless.

A moment later the servant returned with two glasses of orange juice. Troy put Gabriella's in front of her so she could have some when she woke up. He was going to spoil her rotten! He would make sure of that, you see the fear was still there deep within Troy. He always expected to wake up and find Gabriella gone and he was sure that the fear would never go away. He would always, always be aware of Gabriella's presence and he would always be unaware of it too.

"Is there anything else I can do for you sir?" The young servant girl asked.

"No, that's fine. Just leave us now. Thank you." Troy said smiling.

The girl nodded and left Troy alone with his thoughts. He absently played with Gabriella's thick, lush hair and felt her nuzzle closer to him and whimper in her sleep.

"My Gabriella." He whispered, he liked the sound of it!

THE plane finally came to a stop in the Bahamas and a limo was waiting for the couple when they landed. Troy helped a yawning Gabriella inside; she was still tired and had slept most of the way.

"Are you more awake now?" Troy laughed.

"I'm sorry; you kind of tired me out last night." Gabriella blushed.

"Hey, don't just blame me, 'Troy giggled, "It takes two to tango."

Gabriella let Troy kiss her neck lovingly, his affections were astounding. She loved the warmth of his breath and the gentleness of each kiss of worship…because with Gabriella it wasn't just about actions, every action had to be performed with worship otherwise it was meaningless.

"Excuse me, I'm sorry to disturb Mr Bolton, 'The Driver said sounding a little embarrassed, "But we're arriving at Bolton's Resort!"

"Thank you!" Troy said lifting his head from Gabriella's neck. Gabriella had gone a deep red and Troy laughed and slipped his arm around her waist and there she lay until they pulled up outside a large manor house!

"Wow, it's beautiful." Gabriella gasped, everywhere people were enjoying themselves.

"Its one of my favourites! I've always loved Bolton's Resort." Troy said proudly.

"Come on then, let's go." Gabriella giggled pulling Troy forward.

They got inside and Troy waved to one of his managers before going over to the desk and picking up his keys! The manager waved back.

"Lunch Mr Bolton?" The Manager asked.

"Later, we'll just be putting our things in the suite and heading to the pool." Troy called.

"Of course sir. Call if you need anything." The manager said and Troy and Gabriella made their way to the room.

Troy opened the door for Gabriella and invited her in. She gasped when she saw it, it was far better than her other rooms. (Picture in profile, I'm not going to explain it, but it's gorgeous! Seriously, take a look and tell me what you think!)

"Oh my, Troy it's so beautiful." Gabriella gasped.

"I know, it took weeks to make it." Troy whispered.

They put their bags inside and Troy let Gabriella change and so he changed too. They went outside and put their towels by the pool. They were ready to just relax. Troy lay on his stomach by the pool and Gabriella slipped into the water. The water cooled her down instantly, Troy was right by her side, which normally wasn't allowed but because he was the owner he could do what he wanted.

Gabriella just stood in the water talking to Troy. His hand played gently with her soon wet curls and he laughed when she splashed him a little.

"Hey Montez! You're wrecking my hair." Troy chuckled.

"Is Troyie Woyie afraid to get his hair wet?" Gabriella crooned in a baby voice, Troy flicked some water back at her but it didn't upset her one bit, she was already wet.

"I love the water, it's just so cold and the heat is just so much." Gabriella giggled.

Troy slipped in beside her and gasped, the water was cold. He took her hands and brought her close to him.

"I am sorry for what happened you know." He told her softly.

"I know you are." Gabriella whispered.

She smiled and splashed him and Troy laughed, "Oh you're in for it now Montez." He laughed and she screamed as he splashed her back the icy water spraying them.

"HOW can you not want to be in places like this all the time?" Gabriella asked Troy, they were sitting on the beach eating a picnic, a midnight picnic and it was very relaxing and romantic.

"I guess, 'Troy said shrugging is shoulders, "I've just grown accustomed to them, sometimes its hard to come to places like this alone."

"Will you take our children to places like this?" Gabriella queried taking a bite of a grape.

"Definitely, 'Troy replied reaching across and stroking Gabriella's stomach, "Our angels will have only the best.

"But they won't be spoilt, 'Gabriella said quickly, "Will they? I don't want spoilt children?"

Troy chuckled and picked up another grape and fed it to Gabriella, "No, they won't be spoilt." He said as she munched on the grape.

"Good, I'm glad." Gabriella sighed happily.

Troy took Gabriella's hand and helped her up, "Come on, lets go in the water."

Gabriella smiled and allowed Troy to pull her down the beach to the water. Their toes squished into the sandy water and Gabriella giggled when Troy pulled her close and started to turn her in the water.

"What are we doing?" Gabriella laughed.

"Dancing!" Troy said.

"Dancing in the sea?" Gabriella asked dubiously.

"Hey whenever and wherever the mood takes you right." Troy said shrugging his shoulders.

Gabriella sighed and put her head on Troy's chest. The water swirled around them, dancing in the sea was one of the most amazing, breath taking experiences she had ever done. She'd never thought anything like this could be possible.

"Hmm, Gabriella, I know you're not the most trustful of people." Troy said.

"Yes?" She asked.

"And I know you've had a lot of ups and downs in your past and your past hasn't been very good but I intend on making your future the best." Troy whispered to her kissing her cheek.

"That's sweet Troy." Gabriella said beaming up at him.

"Turn around for a second!" Troy ordered.

Gabriella turned around and her eyes widened, she was in complete shock, there stood twelve people, all employees' holding large boards. Altogether they spelt…

Marry Me Gabi

And right at the end someone was holding a board with a large ring on the front. Gabriella gasped and turned around. Troy was holding an exact replica of the ring. Large, gold and glittering with diamonds.

"If you don't want to I understand but I – oof –"

Troy was tackled into the water by a giggling Gabriella. She kissed him hard on the lips and smiled.

"Yes, I'll marry you." She said softly.

"Really?" Troy said astounded, he had really thought she'd say no.

"Yes!" She said.

Troy slipped the ring on her finger and kissed her tenderly. He picked her up bridal style, they were both drenched but they turned to face their audience.

"I think you'd better tell our staff the answer." Troy whispered.

"YES!" Gabriella screamed and everyone erupted into cheers and rushed forward to congratulate them, the boards were thrown to the sand, forgotten.

Troy kissed Gabriella; it was a simple, gentle kiss, no tongues, no heat but two lips of two lovers brushing tenderly against one another's.

"Talk about Romantic!" Gabriella said exasperated and she nuzzled her nose with his and Troy smiled, maybe things were going to be alright after all.

Aww, if any of you are crying right now, I'VE SUCCEEDED! I'm certainly happy with this chapter, what did you all think! Richard's still creepy. Okay, we've got a change in the mood in the next chapter!

'A Dark Experience' that's the name, so check it out when I update! xoxMusicalxox also, the next chapter to 'Humuhumunukunukuapua'a' is up, its called 'Tension' so check it out, those who haven't read it yet! Loving you all, Si. (That's what everyone calls me lol by the way)