AN: Sorry I forgot to mention on the last chapter HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope you all had a great Christmas. I had a great one :-D


Chapter 10-Guardian Angel

The night following the 'talk' from Anna Montez, Troy fell asleep wondering about Gabi-how far will they go? Will they be together for days, months or years? Will they be together for the rest of their lives?

The next day Troy was walking to Gabi's house to walk to school with her, until he got pulled back by a man wearing a suit. 'Hey! What's your prob-' Troy stopped when he realized who the man was.

'So you chose to look after Gabi like more than a brother, I see.'

'Err, Hi, Mr Montez. And yes, Gabi and I are dating.' Troy said, his face going whiter and whiter.

'I told you, it's Carlos, and you look like you have just seen a ghost,' Carlos laughed. 'OK, the reason why I am here is because Anna prayed last night, telling me what happened during the afternoon. She said that she wished I was there to help her out, to give the 'talk'. As I am both Anna's and Gabi's guardian angel, I thought it might make sense to sabotage your dream and give you the talk.'

Troy scratched the back of his neck uneasily and said, 'you're not going to kick my butt by any chance are you?'

Carlos laughed again, 'no, no, of course not. I am actually glad that you two are finally together. I've wanted it for years. About a month before I died, both Anna and I talked with your parents about you two. Sorry to embarrass you like that, but it's true.'

'I am going to kill them for that. I was dating Sharpay!' Troy said, annoyed but glad that his parents approve of him dating Gabriella.

'That is up to you. But anyway, what I want to say is that I trust you with my daughter, but when you think you are ready, you have to make sure she is too. I have never seen her happier, which may be strange considering I have just died, but I wouldn't have it any other way. So thank you for making my daughter happy, and from hurting herself.'

'You know about the park?' Troy asked.

'Yes, she told me about it. I don't see everything that happens. I only find out about things through prayer. Anyway, my time is running out, so promise me something, Troy.'

'Anything.'

'Make sure Gabi never stops dreaming and reaching for the stars.' Carlos said slowly beginning to fade.

'Always. Thank you Carlos, and remember that I love your daughter more than anything.'


'Hey, Gabs!' Chad called out when he saw her walk into school the next morning.

Gabriella smiled and waved at him. 'Hi, Chad. How was studying with Taylor?'

'Good. Especially after we finished…' Chad trailed off in the memory then went red once Gabi started laughing at him.

'Sorry. I wasn't laughing at you. I was laughing because that was what happened with Troy and I yesterday. Crap!' Gabi covered her mouth when she accidentally told Chad about yesterday's activities.

Then Chad started laughing at Gabi when she turned red herself. Troy came up to them. 'What's so funny?' He asked.

'Just your girlfriend saying more than she should.' Chad grinned.

Troy guessed what she said. 'Well, Chad. You do exactly the same with Taylor doing your study periods together. At least we finish our work first.' Chad remained silent and Troy put his arm around Gabi's shoulders and steered her away, laughing.

'Thanks Troy.' Gabi said, 'and sorry, it just came out.'

'Nah, don't worry. Chad would have probably found out from me anyway.' Troy grinned down at her. 'Anyway, I want to talk to you, so meet me in our special place at lunch, okay?'

'Why can't you just tell me now?' Gabi questioned, a bit nervous about what he wanted to talk about. The warning bell then rang.

'That's the exact reason why. We need to go to homeroom. And Gabriella,' Troy stopped walking and lifted her chin up so she looked into his eyes, 'it is nothing bad. I love you.'

'I love you too,' Gabi smiled as he leaned down and kissed her lightly on the lips.


'Seriously, Shar. I have to go. I know how totally cute Zeke is and how much you can't wait for prom, but I have to go.' Gabi said and started to make her way to meet Troy.

'Wait!' Sharpay called out, 'can you go shopping with me this Saturday for a dress with me? We can get our dresses together with Tay.'

Gabi smiled at her, 'I'd love to. Let Tay know. I have to go, see you!' Sharpay grinned at her widely then Gabi turned around and headed up the stairs leading to the top balcony. She went outside and saw Troy standing looking out, lost in thought. 'Hey, Troy,' she said quietly.

Troy whipped his head round and saw her standing just behind him. He smiled at how beautiful she looked, in jeans and a simple cami with her hair down and blowing in the wind. He walked over to her and kissed her. 'Sit with me,' he whispered in her ear. They sat down and Troy took both her hands in his. 'Okay, the reason that I wanted to talk to you was because, well, I am gonna sound really weird to you for this.'

Gabriella laughed, 'Don't worry, just go ahead. Your weird anyway, but I love you for it.' She smirked at him.

'Haha, yeah, very funny. But anyway, last night I had a dream, and it was…' Troy trailed off and took in a breathe, 'it was your father.' Gabi's eyes widened in disbelief and tensed up. Troy slid closer to her along the bench and put his arm around her shoulders. 'He was telling me that he was glad we were together, and he wants you to happy, even if he has just died…' Troy cringed at what he said, knowing that it sounded horrible, 'I didn't mean it like that! I promise. Sorry. I said it really badly.'

Gabi smiled at him with tears in her eyes. 'I miss him,' she croaked. She looked down and tears began to fall from her eyes.

Troy quickly noticed them and he pulled her into a hug and stroked her hair. 'Shhhh, shhhh, don't worry, it's fine,' he soothed until she stopped crying. She pulled back and looked at him. 'Gabi, he cares about you so much. He said he is your guardian angel. And your mom's. He told me to give you a message.' He wiped the tears on her cheeks away with his thumbs before he continued, 'he said to never stop dreaming and reaching for the stars.'

Gabi laughed and wiped her eyes. 'He always said that. Every time we looked at the stars together he told me the same thing.' Gabi sniffed, 'I'm glad he gives his consent about us.'

'He said that your mom and him had a conversation with my parents about us about a month ago. About how we should be together!'

'No way! You were da-'

'Dating Sharpay, I know. I asked my mom about it, and she cringed so much I had to forgive her.' Troy laughed. 'So, you are okay?'

'Yeah, I am. At least he still looks after me. He ambushed your dream for me! That's awesome.'

Troy laughed, 'yeah, but it freaked me out at first. But as long as you are happy.'

'I always am with you Troy' Gabi said quietly.

'Then here is my promise to keep you happy.' Troy gave her a box which Gabriella opened.

She saw a beautiful gold chain with a small pendant shaped like a 'T' with a gorgeous small diamond in the corner. 'Thank you.' Gabi choked out still in shock, 'it is absolutely…stunning!' She threw her arms around his neck clutching the necklace and hugged him tightly. Troy laughed and hugged back. He then took the necklace from her and put it around her neck. He smiled at how beautiful it looked against her skin. He put his hand into her hair and pulled her towards him and they shared a kiss full of love and passion for each other.

'Keep dreaming,' Troy whispered into her ear.

'And reach for the stars,' Gabi whispered back.


AN: Aww I loved writing that bit. Hope you liked it. Review please!