Okay, this chapter contains mature content. This is the first time I've ever written mature content. Just thought that I'd warn you, since some people aren't comfortable reading that kind of stuff.

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CHAPTER EIGHT

Gabriella stared out of the car window, gazing at the many skyscrapers around her. The amazement she felt toward them would never fade.

"Troy," Gabriella said, "where are we going?"

"Home," he answered, his eyes on the road, "it's a lovely spring evening and we haven't been to the Jacuzzi yet."

Gabriella smiled and sighed dreamily. Troy pulled into the driveway and pulled the key's out of the ignition.

Later That Night

After having dinner (spaghetti and meatballs), Troy and Gabriella headed out to their little private Jacuzzi in the backyard. Troy was already in the water and Gabriella stood at the door, wrapped in a towel.

"Troy," Gabriella inquired from inside, "Is it cold out there?"

Troy chuckled at Gabriella's question, "Of course, but if you get in the water, it's warm."

"Alright," she cautiously stepped out and felt the chill air sharply against her skin. "Troy are you sure that water's warm?"

"Of course, I'm in it, aren't I?"

Relenting, Gabriella unraveled the towel that covered her slender body, revealing a hot pink bikini underneath. She pulled her hair up and slowly climbed into the water.

Troy, though he had seen her many times in a bikini, was never tired at the sight of her tiny body. The pink bikini was tight against her very developed body, showing a lot of skin, but leaving enough for his imagination. His lust for Gabriella's body suddenly grew stronger.

"Well, Troy," Gabriella said, sitting in the warm water, "Did you think about our wedding date?"

"I was thinking in the summer, so then we could go somewhere afterwards for our honeymoon. Like sometime in August."

"August sounds nice. Can we make it a Friday?"

"A Friday sounds great," Troy swam over to Gabriella, wrapping his arm around her.

"Where do you want to honeymoon?"

"Honeymoon?" Troy thought. "Honeymoon? How about…Hawaii?"

"Hawaii…ummm…that sounds nice. Hawaii, it is!" Gabriella answered, "I better make sure I tell Shar. Actually, I'll go make myself a note so I remember."

Gabriella lifted herself out of the water, the wind bitterly cold against her wet skin. Troy's eyes followed as Gabriella disappeared into the house. Eventually, Troy got out and traveled into the home.

Inside, Gabriella was writing on a post-it note. She stuck it on the refrigerator and turned around, only to meet Troy's lips.

The air was filled with lust and passion as Troy and Gabriella kissed. Troy's hands traveled up and down Gabriella's body. Lost in the excitement, they traveled upstairs to the bedroom.

Giggling, Gabriella softly landed on the bed and Troy on top of her. Their kisses became more intimate and the air was filled with lust and desire.

Running his hand along the contours of her body, Troy's hand hit the bikini string, which he pulled apart. Throwing the top to the floor, he traveled down her body, kissing its glorious treasures as Gabriella giggled.

"Troy," Gabriella pulled him up, "I love you."

"I love you, Gabriella."

Troy felt her nails dig into his skin. Gabriella let out a moan of enjoyment as Troy began to massage a breast with one of his hands. They were still wet from the water.

Gabriella purred softly as Troy began traveling down her slim body, placing kisses on her stomach. Sitting up against the headboard, she called Troy back up and they once again got lost in their kisses.

He began to play with Gabriella, running his hands through her damp hair. She was engulfed with ecstasy as Troy bit the tender spot behind her neck.

But suddenly, Gabriella remembered the promise that she made to herself many years ago, the years before she met Troy.

Flashback

Gabriella is in a waiting room, her mother is beside her.

"Gabriella, Ms. Montez?" The doctor came out of the room.

Standing up quickly, Gabriella hoped he best friend was all right.

"Constance will be okay. But...I'm afraid that she's pregnant."

Gabriella sank down in despair. Her best friend was now pregnant. Her boyfriend raped her.

It was Gabriella who found her on the floor in her bedroom, moaning in pain. She immediately called her mom and rushed her over to the hospital.

After seeing Constance and hearing that she was going to keep the baby, even though she was only 18, Gabriella promised to herself that she'd remain a virgin till she was married. That would be the only time that she would know that she was with the one she was meant to be with.

End Flashback

Troy was gently biting the back of her neck when Gabriella pushed him away.

A little confused, Troy looked at her. "Gabriella," Troy asked, seeing the look on her face, "Are you okay?"

"Troy," Gabriella said, pulling the blankets over her body, "I made a promise to myself to refrain from this activity till I was married. I love you Troy, but I made this promise to myself and I intend to keep it."

He understood. "Gabriella," he leaned in and kissed her, "Take all the time you need. I'll just wait until you're ready."

Smiling, Gabriella kissed him. "Troy, we could just enjoy it on our honeymoon. I promise you that I'll be ready then."

"Promise?"

"Yes, sealed with a kiss," Gabriella and Troy kissed passionately again.