Disclaimer-Nope, don't own it.
Chapter 17 – The Holiday (Part 2)
'Wow, Gabi, that ring is gorgeous!' Sharpay enthused in Gabriella's room when she showed the girls the ring Troy gave her.
'A promise ring? That is so important! He has practically proposed to you!' Taylor said, in amazement.
'Well, not quite, he will propose when we are ready. But, ah girls, he's the one. The one I see myself with when I walk down the aisle, the one I have children with, the…the one!' Gabi smiled at the thought of being with Troy for the rest of her life.
'Are you sure you're not too young for a promise ring?' Taylor queried, protectively.
'Maybe for some people yes, but we have known each other for our whole lives, and, yeah, we may have been a couple for just six months, but it just seems right, you know?' Gabi answered. Taylor nodded in acceptance.
'I always knew deep down that you were going to be together in the end, even when I was going out with Troy. That was why I was so horrible,' Sharpay mentioned. This was the first time she mentioned the times when she was dating Troy. 'You two are perfect. In the words of Shakespeare, 'Star crossed lovers'…It's so romantic!' Sharpay squealed, and moved over to hug Gabriella again.
'Dude, that's huge!' Zeke said when Troy told them about the night before.
'You practically proposed to her!' Chad said, mirroring Taylor's reaction.
'Yes. I love her and something tells me that we are meant to be. We are both ready for that type of commitment, so why not?' Troy replied to Chad's comment.
'No, don't get me wrong, man. I'm happy for you! You and Gabs…wow.' Chad patted him on the shoulder and the girls walked down, all smiling widely. Troy winked at Gabriella and draped his arm around her shoulders.
'Okay! Now that the announcements have been made,' Sharpay winking at Troy and Gabi who both blushed, 'I have a great idea!' Everyone groaned. 'I think, for this week we should have a day when the girls do something and the boys do something together, and a day when the couples do something together. And no one is allowed to stay at the house or on the beach.'
'Can't we just do something as a group?' Chad groaned. Taylor whacked him round the head.
'No! Girls and Boys day is tomorrow, and couples day is in three days' time.' Sharpay enthused.
'Great!' Gabi said then ran away from the group and bombed into the pool releasing all the excitement that had gathered up in her from last night.
'Brie, what are we going to do for our day out?' Troy asked when everyone was napping in the sun beside the pool. He and Gabriella were lying on a recliner together, holding each other.
'Leave it to me, I organized it while you were sleeping earlier on,' Gabi said, cuddling into Troy's bare chest.
'Already? I wasn't asleep for that long!'
'You have no idea! You were asleep for an age. It got to the point when I got back and Chad was trying to attack you with whipped cream. He is such a kid!'
'Yeah but he isn't Chad without his immaturity, is he?' Troy smiled.
'I heard that…' Chad mumbled before falling asleep again holding Taylor.
Gabi laughed. 'Sharpay has organized our day for tomorrow. What are you doing?'
'Zeke organized it. Believe it or not, he found a basketball court, and guess what, we are going to be using it!' Troy complained.
'Troy, you love basketball.'
'Yeah, but its vacation.'
'Last year when we went on a joint family holiday you wanted to play hoops with your dad at least 3 times a week.'
'Ah, that was so much fun. It was me and your dad against you and my dad. Our moms could not stop laughing.'
Gabi giggled. 'Especially when it ended up me and your dad whipping your butts! I don't understand why everyone was so shocked that I could play basketball. I'm not that much of a girly girl.'
'It was just that fact that you made it hard for me to defend against you that shocked everyone. You were really good! I don't understand why you never tried for the girls' varsity in the end. I would have been at every game to watch you.' Troy said.
'Would you really? You were with Sharpay then…' Gabi trailed off, regretting she mentioned it. She looked over to make sure she was still asleep.
'Was I the reason you didn't try?! God, Gabi, I am so sorry!' Troy apologized, genuinely feeling guilty. He held her tighter and stroked her hair.
Gabi smiled, 'It doesn't matter. To be honest, being an athlete is really my thing…it's just fun to beat you once in a while.' Gabi kissed him and he sat up, not breaking the kiss. He picked her up and he carried her into the house, keeping their lips attached.
'Okay Shar, where are we going?' Gabi asked, they had been walking for nearly half an hour and she was getting worried that they were lost.
'It's just down here…WE'VE ARRIVED!' Sharpay shrieked.
'Ow, and what is it?' Taylor complained.
'A spa!' Sharpay said
'A spa?' Gabi repeated.
'A spa. We need to stop doing that.' Sharpay laughed.
Taylor grabbed the girls' hands. 'TO THE SPA!'
'Troy, this is ridiculous. You've been practising. You are playing against tow of us and you manage to flatten us!' Chad whined once Troy scored another basket.
Troy laughed and caught the rebound and made a shot from the 3 pointer line. 'Sorry. But I have, I need to get this scholarship!'
'Where are you thinking?' Zeke asked.
'UCLA. Might get spotted by the Lakers if I am lucky.' Troy shrugged, hiding his discomfort. In reality, Troy was nervous about college. UCLA was his dream college and he would be crushed if he didn't get in. Gabriella revealed to him a couple of weeks ago that her first choice was UCLA as well, for the gorgeous campus and the course was perfect.
'Troy, you are more than good enough to get full ride to that place!' Chad said.
'Well I have to demonstrate it for the whole of next season! If I play badly, no scholarship for me.' Troy looked down at the basketball in his hands and shot another free throw.
'Well, captain, we better get back to the house, so we can meet up with the girls.' Chad said, taking the ball with him.
'Where did they go anyway, Zeke?' Troy asked.
'Sharpay found a spa in the town. The girls are gonna be completely blissed out when we get back, if they are anything like Shar, that is.' Zeke laughed.
Two days later saw the couples going their separate ways. Chad completely shocked Taylor with two bikes at the front door and they left with a route around the area to follow. Zeke surprised Sharpay with a shopping trip (surprise, surprise). Troy and Gabriella were left with an empty house. 'You know, Brie, we aren't allowed to spent the day at the beach.'
'You think I don't know that? Come with me, bring swimming stuff.' Gabi left the house and worked her way down the steps to the beach. Troy followed and they walked along to the harbor. Gabi walked over to a guy standing by a big boat and he smiled at her. He got onboard and Gabriella called Troy over. 'He's taking us out on the boat for the day. We are gonna sun bath for a bit, then go snorkeling around the reefs here. You like?'
Troy grinned at her and ran onboard excitedly.
Chad and Taylor were cycling at a fast pace along the high paths near the house. The view from where they were was incredible. They could see the massive stretch of beach and the gorgeous sea. They saw a boat leaving a harbor and Taylor smiled and called Chad to stop. 'What's wrong?' he asked.
'You see that boat?' She pointed and Chad nodded, 'Well that is probably Troy and Gabs. She managed to hire a gorgeous boat for the day. They are gonna go to the reefs.'
'Woah, she has this place wired,' Chad smiled.
'Her mom has amazing connections here. The guy is a family friend of hers.' Taylor commented.
'Let's get going. I have this amazing place to show you at the top of this hill.' Tay and Chad got on their bikes again and pedaled off.
'I just love Hawaiian fashion! All the wraps and the hair styles! Oooh Zeke I love it here! You have to promise me we will return here one day together.' Sharpay said.
Zeke stared at her. 'You believe that it will happen? Us staying together?'
'Of course! Zeke, I know I have never said this before, but, I love you. I love you so much!'
Zeke beamed at her and hugged her tightly before saying, 'I love you too Shar. You mean the world to me.'
'Okay, so far all we have is White and lots of Lilies…' Troy said.
'Yes, and quiet. I don't want it to be a massive affair. In Albuquerque as well. I want to be at home.'
'I like the church where…' Troy stopped after realizing he was talking about the church where Carlos is buried.
'Daddy is buried?' Gabriella finished for him, 'Yeah me too. And besides, that means he would be close! The father of the bride must always be there on her wedding day.' Gabi looked down.
Troy placed a finger under her chin and made her look at him. 'He will be there. You know he will.'
Gabi smiled. 'You know what would make our dream wedding complete?'
'What?'
'Zeke's cake.'
'And I thought you were going to say something really romantic.' Troy rolled his eyes jokingly.
'Hey! You know you agree. He is going to be a world-famous chef when we get married!' Gabi protested.
'Maybe, but his cake won't be the centre piece of the wedding!' Troy argued.
'But the cake is a symbol of our marriage!' Gabi tried to argue, knowing that it was a stupid point.
'So the cake is more important than the rings?' Troy asked sarcastically.
'I can't wait to plan this wedding. I can already hear the arguments now.' Gabi said in a monotone.
Troy laughed and apologized. 'I've just been a bit twitchy. College was brought up the other day when I was playing with the guys.'
'Troy, you need to stop worrying about it. It's summer! It won't be like this ever again.' Gabi cupped Troy's cheek and kissed his lips. She pulled back and grinned, 'I think it is time for snorkeling don't you?'
The weeks passed and soon the gang was heading back to New Mexico to start their senior year. Everyone was already feeling down about the fact of going to school again. Sharpay suggested going to the karaoke bar and everyone agreed to go that evening. Gabi offered to go first. She went up to the stage and said into the mic, 'This is for the wildcats out there with the ultimate East High song!' The gang cheered as the tune for 'Jump to the Rhythm' started to play.
Oh, Do-Do-Do-Do-Do-Do-Do-Do-Do-Do Yeah
Oh jump in
Oh oh oh, yeah yeah yeah
I used to think that winning was
For everyone else yeah
But then you showed me a picture of
Me being myself yeah
You make me feel so special inside
Like there was nothing that I couldn't try
I'll always feel like a winner it's true
With you
You make me wanna
Gabi started to dance the routine that the whole of East High dances when it is played at Prom when the chorus started.
Jump to the rhythm
And step to the music
All in together lets show
How we do it
Step to the rhythm and dance
To the music
All in together we shine
Yeah,
Life isn't all so simple though
Tough choices to make yeah
Trying to keep everyone happy can
Be a mistake yeah
The time has come to be true to yourself
Stop chasing dreams made for somebody else
Deep inside there's a winner it's true
oooh In you
You make me wanna
Jump to the rhythm
And step to the music
All in together lets show
How we do it
Step to the rhythm and dance
To the music
All in together we shine
Jump to the rhythm
and step to the music
All in together lets show
How we do it
Step to the rhythm and
Dance to the music
All in together we shine
Gabi was having the time of her life and the gang were clapping and cheering her. The whole audience was also clapping along to the music.
Jump in, hey
Jump out
Hey a little bit, a little bit, a little bit, a little bit, oh
Turn it around
Yeah now bring it up high
Yeah can you touch the ground
He's got it, She's got it
Everybody's got it
The time has come to be true to yourself
Stop chasing dreams made for somebody else
Deep inside there's a winner it's true
oooh In you
You make me wanna
Jump to the rhythm
And step to the music
All in together lets show
How we do it
Step to the rhythm and dance
To the music
All in together we shine
Jump to the rhythm and
Dance to the music
All in together lets show how
We do it
Step to the rhythm
And dance to the music
All in together we shine
Everyone cheered loudly as Gabi did a small bow and left the stage. She hurried back to the gang with a wide smile and flushed cheeks. Just before she sat down a man in a suit came up to her and said, 'Miss? I would like to talk to you in private, please. If you would like to join me at my table to 10 minutes or so? It is very important.' Gabi hesitated and the man continued, 'My name is Richard Johnson from Universal Records (AN: Don't own it) I would like to talk to you about signing you.' Everyone looked at him with open mouths and Gabi nodded and followed him to his table.
The gang turned their heads to face Troy, still completely speechless. 'Err…well…I…wow,' was all Troy managed to say.
Sharpay recovered first and shrieked, 'This is HUGE! Universal?! She is going to be a star! Gabriella Montez! I can see the world wide tour right now!'
'Why me, sir?' Gabriella said once they had sat down and she had introduced herself.
'Because you entertained everyone in the whole bar, and they are a tough crowd. You performed well and did a dance routine. And, without sounding crude, you are a very attractive young lady. I want to make sure that no other label gets you before I do!' Richard answered, 'And by the way, call me Rich. If you agree to this, I will be your manager.'
'Err, Rich. I want to go to College. I'm still at High School!'
'Doesn't matter. I will wait until you finish college, then we can get the records and albums sorted. I just want you to be on our list.'
'Would you need to talk to my mom?' Gabi asked, warming to the idea quickly.
'Yes, I would, but nothing needs to be decided tonight. When you get home, you phone me at this number,' Richard handed her a business card. 'May I ask, where is home exactly?'
'Albuquerque, New Mexico.' Gabi answered.
'And where do you want to go to college?'
'UCLA.'
'Perfect. That is where the studio is. Well, Miss Montez, I look forward to hearing from you soon I hope!'
'You will. Definitely.' Gabi stood up, 'Thank you so much, Mr. Johnson. I am so grateful for this.'
She walked unsteadily to the table and everyone pounced on her. 'Well?' They all asked.
'He wants to sign me. They will wait for me to finish college and everything. Mom is going to phone him when we get back, hopefully!' Gabi grinned, pleased with herself and Troy launched at her and grabbed her and spun her round.
'My girlfriend. Future Popstar. Who would've known?' Troy asked himself smiling at her, as they took their final midnight walk down the beach before they left Hawaii to return home.
'Troy that was days ago.' Gabi giggled.
'I know, but it is still amazing. And your mom agreed to call! That's fantastic, Brie!' He laughed and hugged her.
'Why are you so happy about it?' Gabi pondered.
'Because I know it has been your childhood dream to be a famous singer. Nothing makes me happier to see your dreams come true.'
'Never stop dreaming…' Gabi started.
'And keep reaching for the stars.' Troy finished.
'That is our ultimate quote, isn't it?' Gabi smiled.
'Absolutely. And it is true.'
'Well, one down, one to go…' Gabi said quietly.
'Huh?' Troy asked.
'I have my dream job. We just need to get yours. It will come with time…' Gabi reached up and kissed Troy on the lips.
This really was the best vacation ever.
AN: YAY! She got her dreams to come true in one vacation!
I think this story may end soon. But I will see.
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