Meant To Last

An-There's no excuse. I've been putting it off. I'm extremely sorry, but I know that won't cut it. I didn't get sick or die. I put off updating because I love this story and everytime I get close to ending it, I want to cry. It's my baby! However, I'm back again with another update! Okay, I've been working on Johnny's apperance and I've finally got it. He's John Stamos everybody! lol So, both of her brothers are hott(in my opinion) lol. Anyway. Trivia Time!! The answer to the question doesn't matter. You all win in my book. The reviews mean a lot to me, so thank you all very much. About the last chapter. Some of you pointed out that the birth was not realistic. I'm aware that it might not be exactly like the hospital or shows or whatever. Sorry if that bothers you. However, if you wanted a real birth, you'd have to wait about two or three more months until my sister gives birth. I was doing the whole story off of her. I'm pretty sure some of you would get tired of waiting around. lol Read and Enjoy this last chapter before the epilouge!

Disclaimer: Nope, I don't own. But I do own the plot for this story! lol

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Chapter 19

I silently krept into the room that Gabriella and Chloe were. I silently watched as Gabriella cradled her in her arms. Chloe's small fingers were clutched around Gabi's index finger. "Hey daddy." Gabriella said softly as she took notice that I was in the room.

"Hey mama." I laughed. She smiled and looked back down at our daughter.

"She's soo much like you, Troy." I smiled. I find myself doing that a lot.

"How so?" Gabriella just smiled. I brought forth the flowers that I hid behind my back. "For you."

"Aw, you're so sweet." Gabriella kissed my lips and smiled.

"Well, I try."

"Well, hold her." Gabriella smoothly placed her in my arms and I smiled. Chloe's cheeks are puffy, her nose is as cute as a button, and...oh my God I'm turning into a hallmark card! "She has your cheeks."

"I do not have puffy cheeks." I whispered as I shot her a look. Gabriella giggled. "She obviously got them from you."

"Well, we're both thankful that she didn't get them from Jason." She stated. I nodded in agreement.

"You scared me for a second, missy. I thought I wasn't going to get to be your father." I said softly to Chloe. She stired a little, but remained in her sleepy state.

"Whose hair color do you think she'll have?" Gabriella asked. Oh no. I get what she's planning.

"You're not going to start dressing her up in those little outfits are you?"

"Maybe, but I need to know how I'm going to do her hair."

"Please stop. You're turning into Sharpay." I warned. Gabi softly hit my arm and smiled.

"I promise, I will never turn our daughter into a puffy cheeked, pink queen."

"Good. I don't think she'd like that very much."

"Besides, I think purple is more of her color." I kissed Gabs on her lips as she smiled.

"Let's read the basketball book to her." I nodded and gave Chloe to Gabriella and walked to where the baby bag was. I already missed feeling her weight in my arms.

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"Troyy! It's your turn." Gabriella yawned as she shook me awake. I groaned before turning to look at the clock. 5:30 AM. Couldn't our daughter ever pick a normal time to cry? It'd been like this for the past 2 months or so. She'd wake up in the middle of the night, and Gabs and I would take turn feeding her and reading the basketball book. Or for Gabi, sing. She'd only fall back asleep if we did those things in that exact order. Madness I tell you.

I walked out of our room and down the hall into Chloe's. She lay in her crib crying her eyes out. I gently leaned down to pick her up. I rocked her back and forth before walking with her into the kitchen. She seemed to calm down a bit, but not much. I took out one of the bottles and put it in a bottle warmer. Barbra was right. Those things are life-savers.

"Please stop crying, Chloe." I begged. She looked at me with her blue eyes and cried a bit louder. I sighed and took the bottle and feed it to her. She was immediately quiet. "Peace." I mumbled. When she finished, I walked her back into her room and placed her in her crib. Her eyelids were droping when I picked up the book. "Okay, time to read 'My Fist Basketball'. It was the book my dad got her before she was born. It too was a life saver.

Only two seconds later, my baby girl was sleeping. "The next time is your turn." I told Gabriella.

"Okay, it's 6 am anyway." She laughed. I groaned. "I'll call you out Troy." Thank-goodness for her!

"I'll need it." Gabriella came over to my side of the bed and kissed me on the lips.

"I miss our time together." She told me as I scooted over so that she could sit.

"Me too, but if it means we get to have Chloe, than it's worth it." She smiled and crashed her lips onto mine once more. She hungryily kissed me as she wrapped her arms around my neck. "What's...all...this?" I asked in between kisses.

"Well, right now, I want you. Like a lot. So, we can get things done while our daughter is alseep two doors down the hall." Here come her lips again!

"I like the way you think, Montez." She straddled my waist as I leaned up to kiss her neck. She moaned and I grinned, satisfied. Her hands un-wound themselves and went to the hem of my t-shirt. I lifted my arms so this it could go over my head, and sure enough...that's what happened. Gabi kissed down my chest and back up to my neck. God, her lips felt incredible.

"You like that, Bolton?" She smirk. I flipped us over so that I was on top. Gabriella let out a shriek and giggled.

"Oh yes." I answered. I planted my lips on hers once more, and...well you know what happened next...

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An hour later, we were laying together, panting and sweating. "That was good, no-mind blowing!" Gabriella exclaimed. I chuckeled and brought her closer. "God, I really missed that." She stated as I began to draw little designs on her back.

"Well, hopefully we can make it a regular thing." Gabriella giggled.

"It'll be harder when she gets older. I mean she could walk in on us." Good point.

"Gabi, we're going on 25. I think we'll be able to control the volume."

"I'm not so sure about myself." I laughed as Gabriella winked at me.

"You're just too amazing." Gabriella turned to face me and kissed my lips briefly.

"Well, get ready. Parenthood is new to me, and I can't wait to start. It's like another new chapter in my life, but I have you this time." I kissed her forehead and smiled.

You're right. You, me and Chloe."

"I've just got one thing to say, Troy."

"What's that Gabi?"

"You were wrong." I looked at her baffled. "We weren't just 'summer love'. We're so much more. We're one of those couples that are truly...Meant To Last."

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An- That's it. That's the last Chapter. I'm tearing and about to cry. I love this story, and I don't want it to end. The last chapter may've sucked, but we still have an epilouge. I should've made this longer, but any more and it would be mush. All loose ends will be fixed in the epilouge.

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