A/n---Guys, once again let me remind you that English isn't my first language, so I apologize for any mistakes in my stories. Sorry about that, I'm working to improve the idiom very hard, so I'd love to ask that if you find any mistakes on the story, you let me know please--- I'll appreciate that.

I have not only one person that review in Spanish anymore (Sorry Ratzilla, but you still make me laugh really hard every time you PM me lol), last chapter I had like two other people and I'm so happy about it. I'd like to say that if you read the story but don't know how to review in English, feel free to do it in Spanish… I am almost fluent speaking Spanish… so yeah, I'll probably understand it all. So, do whatever works for you, I'd be just happy to know your thoughts about the story, it doesn't matter the language. I mean that for French and Portuguese too. I'm working on my Italian so hopefully one day I'll be able to read and write without problem in that gorgeous idiom too, not right now though lol... but I'll get there. :)

Last thing--- this is a mature story. If you are not comfortable reading sex scenes, I'd advise you not to read the story at all... not the beginning at least. Let me explain you why: Troy was a player for so long I'm afraid he doesn't know how to show his feelings if it's not having sex. Gabriella is starting to discover passion and explore her body… so yeah, she'll probably be a bit eager. There will be a lot of physical relationship. The story wraps around the incredible chemistry that they share and the fact that they are kind of addicted to each other's presence. Obviously they won't be locked up in a room 24-7 – it is a story after all, not Adult Literature only haha I promise you that, but anyway, there will be sex, not the whole chapters, but at least in the beginning so yeah… If you're easily offended by that I'm sorry, but it's just how the plot is working in my head. If you still want to read it, I'll tell you what, it will be worth it. There will be drama and a cute plot in Inked, I swear. Be patient then and I'll cross my fingers you'll like it later. About the cussing… uh, sorry about that too, but it's just how Troy talks… lol I hope you still read it anyway. Thanks!!!

Enjoy the chapter, sorry for the long author note - I hate that too! - and see you all later.

Disclaimer: I don't own HSM or the Chris Brown lyrics.

"My only weakness is you,
Only reason is you,
Every minute with you,
I feel like I can do anything,
Going, going, I'm gone away."

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
OCTOBER 20, 2005.

The sensation she was experiencing for the first time was so, so powerful that she was afraid she'd faint or pass out of pleasure, happiness and satisfaction. It was nothing like she ever felt before. It hurt, itched, wetted, burned, made her body tremble in nervousness and yet, made her relax like never before. It was heavenly painful to feel the way her body was changing in front of her eyes, the way her body reacted and stimulated itself naturally with every new touch.

She felt her legs weaken, her knees shaking like jelly, her breath increase. Something weird was happening inside of her and Gabriella wanted to scream, wanted to get rid of it, but at the same time she never want it to stop. She bit on her bottom lip, slightly twisting her body when soft quietly moans escaped her parted lips. She was desperate and it could be heard in her tone of voice, the pleading purr that was every sound that came out of her mouth. It was pure need overcoming herself, knocking her senses out of her body.

It was burning, so fucking much she cried out. God, what was happening inside of her? Her stomach tied up in knots and filled with unknown sensations, it was amazingly different what was going on with her.

Her breath came in and out of her lungs rhythmically accompanying every tingle that ran through her, relieving the tension from her chest when she thought she couldn't breathe anymore. Gabriella felt a hot breath tickle her stomach and she quickly got frustrated. She was wrong when she thought she wanted it to stop - she liked the warmth that assaulted her body.

"No… back… gosh… back please", she protested out loud. She squeezed her eyes shut when she felt a cold thing moving inside of her again, a tongue more precisely; it flicked her up and down teasingly, taking her to edge of her reason. It was thrust into her and she arched her back, her body stiffing completely.

The pressure was too strong. It was intense, overwhelming, she couldn't take it anymore. Gabriella wanted it to end in earnest now, her whole body was trembling and she felt weak, she felt like she couldn't resist anymore. She wanted to scream, scream her ecstasy, still she couldn't. Something blocked her words, making it stuck in the back of her throat. Her body and the burning sensation seemed to be working together, taking her high, so high she got lost in a state of bliss. She felt the flames on her and she cried out between clenched teeth. God, it was killing her, it was ripping her apart, running madly from inside to the outside. Wave after wave crashed over her, the pace of it made her dizzy... she couldn't breathe. She was going to explode, period.

"No… Troy… hurts… baby, help…" she mumbled incoherently, her voice sickly sweet and needy. Her body sang her orgasm, her walls contracting brusquely. Gabriella arched her back, tilting her head to the side to scream into the pillow. "More… more" she pleaded weakly, her whole body contracting fragilely as she exulted in her release. The remaining of her climax was wiped away with the help of an expert tongue and now she could even tell he was caressing the back of her legs. Oh, Troy... sweet Troy.

Gabriella was in control of her senses again. She was feeling the intensity of his every move now, the hot breath against her stomach, the kisses that were travelling up her body, the teeth that dug gently to her sensible skin. The bed groaned with the new weight on it, and she quickly found herself staring into his piercing blue eyes. Gosh, it was like she couldn't breathe again.

"Fuck" Troy growled darkly, brushing his lips on hers, "You have no idea how you turn me on when you cum to me, Ellie"

"That was…" she struggled for the right words, "wow… I… wow, thanks for that"

"I thought you'd like it" he smirked, nuzzling her neck and placing mouth opened kisses on her collarbone, "Relax now. Control your body and we can start all over again"

"Can we?"

"Yeap" he licked his bottom lip, before leaning on her to slide his tongue between her surprised mouth, letting her taste herself in him. "Your taste is sweeter than anything I've ever had. I'm afraid I'll get addicted to it"

She melted completely. Pulling his body to hers, Gabriella let his body rub against hers, using the warmth that was his skin to sooth her still too-affected body. She closed her eyes, sighing contently.

Please, be addicted.

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
OCTOBER 23, 2005.

"Are you sure it's okay for us to be here?" Gabriella asked as she settled herself between Troy's legs, leaning back against his chest. He wrapped his arm around her waist and kissed her shoulder, "I told you my parents went to Arizona for the weekend. They won't be back till Monday afternoon"

"What about your grandmother?" she sighed contently as he began caressing her bare stomach, his nose nuzzling the skin of her neck, "Ollie is kind of deaf… don't worry"

"Troy!"

He chuckled when she giggled, her laugh as sweet as candy to his ears, "she is baby… Seriously" his fingertips ran along her arm slowly, "did you know when I got to the tattoo shop to pick you up on Friday that Jared guy was waiting outside for you?"

Gabriella shifted in his arms to look back at him, "really?"

Troy nodded firmly before smirking, "I had to explain to him that you're mine now" he rolled his eyes, "again…"

"What did you do?"

He shrugged his shoulders, "just talked to him… Politely"

"Mmhmm" she laughed quietly, "I believe that"

Troy planted a kiss to the nape of her neck, brushing his large hand against her left breast. Gabriella moaned softly as he massaged her rosy nipple between his thumb and index fingers. She arched her back automatically as his hand went down her body, stroking the smooth skin of her inner thigh.

"Troy…" she whined helplessly, "as much as I like being naked in your arms, you promised me you'd help me study to my biology exam… That's what my mum thinks we're doing" she gasped as he introduced a finger inside of her pussy, "Gosh… study, Troy… we need… to… study"

"Biology is not fun, El" he nibbled on her earlobe but as he momentarily pulled away to dress off of his shirt, Gabriella used the opportunity to get rid of his warmth and crawl out of his arms. Troy was amused and at the same time shocked, as if he was fighting the laugh that wanted to escape his lips as she pressed her tiny hand to her chest, running from him like someone that was trying to escape going to Hell. Was she considering him her devil now?

Troy chuckled, raising a single eyebrow, "Ellie…" he looked down at the bed again, patting the mattress with his hand, "come here… don't run away baby"

She shook her head fervently, biting her lip, "No, no. I can't control myself when I'm around you…" she admitted, "it's scary"

"Baby… quit acting like a 4 year old" he laughed again, "come here"

Gabriella whined helplessly, shaking her head again with more determination this time, showing him how stubborn she could be. Troy couldn't help but find it extremely adorable like every other thing she did. God, he would never understand how she could be so sexy every fucking second she was with him and he was sure Gabriella had no idea the effect of her body language, expressions and huge brown eyes on him. She didn't have a clue how much affected he was every time. It was so addicting just looking at her, seeing her gesticulate, talk, giggle. It was his favorite thing now.

Dammit, he was turned on again and he could already feel his dick trying to jump out of his boxers. Troy's bare chest moved up and down painfully as he fought to catch his breath. He squeezed his eyes shut and a drop of sweat ran down the side of his face as he concentrated too hard on controlling.

Control, what that dumb word meant anyway? Someone needed to explain him, because Troy couldn't remember. He felt a sharp burning pain in his lower body and he growled quietly to himself. Damn it, try harder, it isn't working, he thought to himself as cool droplets of sweat rolled over his six pack abs. His legs trembled and he took a deep breath, placing both of his hands on each of his sagging knees. He was on the edge.

"Troy?"

No, don't fucking talk to me now. His body protested, the animal smell of his sweat filling his own nostrils. Troy swiped his arm over his wet face and finally opened his eyes, looking at her puzzled face. So… fucking… sexy.

Heat radiated out of her and collapsed on him brusquely. The hot air seemed to surround him and he couldn't help but wonder if she could feel the same way or it was just her personal effect on him. Troy was suffocating in agony; he couldn't remember the room being this hot before she escaped from him. She was fucking teasing him and he liked it. He loved the cat and mouse game.

"Troy, are you okay?"

Run and hide pet … He turned his head, his hands moving to his shoulders. Troy pressed his fingertips to his muscles, trying to massage the stress and the frustration away. His breathe tickled the back of his throat as he let the air come out through his mouth. He flicked his damp hair out of his eyes, locking his gaze on hers again.

Gabriella was standing in the middle of the room, still completely naked, her eyes curious as she was probably studying him to try and know what was going on inside of him, with his body. Troy was freaking her out, he could tell it. He could hear his steady breathing, feel his gaze travelling over her perfect face. He licked his lower lip and she widened her eyes, finally realizing what was going on with him.

She knew she was his prey and he was ready to attack.

"Troy, don't even think about it"

He stood up and the warmth left his body in a rush, leaving a deathly cold in his bones. He would need her heat to feel comfortable again, Troy knew it. His dick seemed to get harder as the seconds passed and it was hurting like hell. He didn't even know it was possible to get this excited – it was like his penis was going to fucking break.

Gabriella's eyes drifted over his masculine features. His body was tensing like a savage animal, his back arched and his knees bent slightly, like he was ready to attack. Gosh, he was eating her with his eyes and it was so pleasurable, she loved to feel desired. Her temperature rose, heating her cheeks with a hot blush. Concentrate Gabriella… please. You need to use your head now, she thought to herself, knowing she couldn't give in so easily or Troy would know he could always get to her without trying hard. She knew he could, but he didn't have to know too.

"Troy!" she tried to sound angry, but her voice shook when he took a step closer to her, his eyes darkened and narrowed immediately. Gosh, it would be the death of her.

"Gabriella" he growled her name darkly and she felt a shiver run through her body.

"I'll scream" she warned, "I swear I will"

Troy stopped, taking in her body language. Gabriella's shoulders hunched and she tucked her head for a second and then she crossed her arms over her chest protectively, lacing her legs too, blocking her exposed body from his vision. Troy was unable to stop the smirk that formed on his face, he loved a challenge.

Time seemed to slow down as he carefully placed one foot in front of the other, gently contracting his muscular legs as he began walking slowly towards her. Troy was the one teasing her now – he was enjoying watching her body tensing up as he got closer to her. His heavy footsteps echoed in the silent room and Gabriella automatically backed away.

"No… Troy" She held her breath and he offered her a crooked smile as her voice began to sound needy at the first exhale of his warm breath against her forehead. "I'm going to scream… I… I swear--"

"Scream your lungs off… she's fucking deaf" Troy whispered as he bent his head to lock his intense azure eyes with hers, "you're trapped baby"

Gabriella shook her head and opened her mouth to protest, but was interrupted when his lips softly swept her own. Troy unfolded her arms, placing it around his neck as he forced her mouth open with his tongue. She moaned into the kiss, encircling his body tighter with her arms, standing on her tiptoes to savour his tongue inside of her mouth better.

He growled when she desperately pulled his boxers down, giving in to the passion between them. His hard boner brushed against her stomach and his breath hitched when the swollen head of his dick ached in need.

"Tease" he mumbled under his breath, devouring her neck when the air was needed again. Gabriella stroked his member up and down with one hand, the other running freely through his untidy hair. His fingers followed the line of her pussy, smoothly along her juice soaked lips. A muscular spasm rolled through Gabriella's abdomen and she bit back a cry as he inserted his fingers into her, probing her temptingly. "You're… the… tease" she whined in between moans, rocking her hips back and forth with every thrust of his agile fingers.

Her back collided with the wall as he held her by the butt cheeks. Gabriella wrapped her legs around his waist and grabbed a hold of his dick, "Inside, inside" she sang lowly as she rubbed the head on her swollen clitoris, sliding it easily inside of her.

"Shit" Troy moved in and out of her harder and deeper, bruising her body with his eagerness. Gabriella pushed her hips against his to meet his every thrust and he had do dig his teeth to her neck to avoid screaming. She tilted her head back against the wall and pulled his hair roughly indicating that she needed more. She was so, so close.

He attacked her bruised lips with his tongue, the sweat and the powerful radiation of their pleasure gluing their bodies together as two became one. Troy thrust his dick deeper inside of her and her eyes rolled to the back of her head as she could swear it was like his penis was touching all the way upwards to her uterus tunnel. It felt incredibly good.

All around his aching penis he could feel her pulsing walls contracting firmly around him, squeezing him so hard that Troy cried out. He wanted his release, he needed it now. He brushed his lips against Gabriella's and she opened her eyes for a second, the gorgeous brown orbs locked with his blue ones and he felt like he couldn't breathe. It burned his soul so much he felt the ground undo under him.

"fuck… Ellie" Troy exploded inside of her at the same time her walls vibrated around him, taking her to her climax. "Jesus fucking Christ… El!" he bit his lip as she groaned needy against the side of his head. His legs trembled roughly and the pressure of his teeth on his lower lip made him bleed. The last wave of pleasure shot through him and he howled out of his orgasm with a mix of exultation and agony.

"Dammit" Troy's arms faint and he quickly pulled her to the floor again, backing off to his bed and collapsing against the mattress with a loud thump. His body was shaking with fatigue and satisfaction. Every muscle ached as he breathed, all his energy wasted with his attack.

His eyes shut as his exhaustion began to overcome his body. A cold breeze assaulted his body as he saw himself without her, forcing him to use all his remaining power to open his mouth and struggle for his voice again, "need you…" he mumbled weakly and his stomach tied up involuntary with knots as he heard the bed groan as she crawled on it, tumbling against his chest. Their sweaty skins clung to the other, the same way her damp hair was clinging to her neck.

Gabriella hid her face into the crook of his neck and placed a soft kiss to his skin, warming his body immediately. She snuggled into him and stroked his chest slowly; his stomach contract sorely as a husky laugh got out of his thin lips, "Tease"

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
OCTOBER 28, 2005.

Gabriella stormed inside the hospital with Taylor McKessie, one of her best friends from school, trying to follow her pace, but finding it rather impossible. A nurse mumbled a lecture about her needing to be quiet when inside a hospital, but she ignored it successfully: her mind was a mass of thoughts, none of them making much sense at the moment. She was going to make as much noise as it was necessary to find Troy and no one could stop her, not even the grumpy nurse.

Gosh, all she wanted was to find him, to make her mind as blank as her shirt. "I need to--"

The dark skinned girl with short black hair interrupted Gabriella before she could finish her sentence, trying to calm her down or at least make her shut up for a minute while she tried to gather information. Taylor held her palm to her friend, indicating that she had to keep her mouth shut as she conversed with the grey haired nurse.

She sighed loudly as she stared silently at the opposite wall, playing with her fingers nervously. Gabriella just wanted to see Troy and hold him. She was worried, confused, afraid, everything was happening so fast she didn't seem to be accompanying it anymore. Troy's text was still fresh on her mind, so short but yet so needy that she had to skip class to be with him. It was what her heart was craving at the moment.

I need you.

It was all that took for her to abandon everything and go after him. Three powerful words that transformed her every time they were pronounced by him. Her head snapped back at her friend as she heard a sly 'thank you'. Taylor pulled her by the hand and into an elevator. The walls closed before Gabriella let out the breath she was holding to speak, "what did she say?"

Taylor shrugged, "Second floor"

She breathed deeply through her mouth as the elevator's door opened again after they were there for what seemed centuries. A large red '2' was painted on a white square hanging on the wall. Her heart skipped a beat as she walked out of it, stopping when her friend held her hand to inform she wasn't going with her.

"Why?"

"I don't even know him, Gabs" she explained wisely, "You'll be fine on your own"

"Thank you" Gabriella mouthed as the door closed and Taylor disappeared from her sight. Turning on her heels, she followed the indication to the waiting room. She turned left on the end of the corridor and her heart gradually crept toward a stroke.

Troy was standing in the middle of the corridor, leaning against one wall, his green hoodie and black jeans contrasting strangely to the white colored walls, doors and couches. He looked handsome, but it seemed like too much color for a single corridor. All the white was agonizing as if the one that stayed there for too long had a high chance of going insane.

He rubbed a lazy hand across his face, inhaling loudly before pushing off the wall. Troy looked so vulnerable and she hated it. Gabriella loved his confidence and that beautiful smirk that was constantly on his face. She missed it and she'd do anything to see it on his lips again.

Troy sensed her, he felt her there and as he turned around, his eyes locked with hers. His heart warmed instantly and he felt relief fill his body.

Gabriella bit the corner of her mouth as his bottom lip trembled slightly with emotion. It hurt so much seeing him suffering. If it was possible, she would take his pain away and feel it herself. She would be willing to do it if that meant he wouldn't be crying anymore. She was feeling so weak seeing him cry.

No… smile to me baby, she thought to herself as her heart tightened. Gabriella ran to him so fast she almost tripped on her feet, managing to get her balance back as she threw herself in his arms. Troy held her securely off the floor and she wrapped her arms around his neck, kissing his cheek tenderly, "I'm so sorry"

"Me too" Troy whispered into her neck. He put her back on the floor again and she stood on her tiptoes to wipe his tears away with the back of her hand. He grimaced, he hated being so vulnerable in front of her, but he just needed to see her, that was why he texted her. Gabriella had the power to make him feel better immediately.

He cleared his throat, trying to control himself, but as she smiled sympathetically at him, he knew he didn't have to pretend he was fine to her, Gabriella understood him.

"Let your guard down, bad boy" she whispered into his shoulder and he stared at her, eyes blazing some unknown emotion. Troy finally sighed, wrapping his arms around her again and kissing the side of her head, "Ollie died in her sleep. Mom said she didn't suffer"

She nodded, kissing his chest, her nostrils filling with his masculine natural smell mixed with his cologne that drove her crazy. "That's good"

"Yeah" Troy agreed, his lips lingered at the side of her head as he thought. Gabriella looked up and stroked his cheek, "you're okay?"

He shrugged his shoulders, "Can I come over tonight?"

Gabriella smiled, "I'd like that"

Troy nodded his head and kissed her on the lips. "Leave the balcony door unlocked" he ordered softly, brushing a thumb across her jaw before he turned on his heels. Gabriella sighed as she watched him march inside the room again looking so defeated and fragile. She'd promised herself that she'd do anything to see him smile again.

Anything.

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
OCTOBER 29, 2005.

Troy knew why he was there, stepping inside of Gabriella's room in the middle of the night and she knew it too, even though they never voiced their feelings about each other. She was completely addicted to him already and he was absolutely enchanted by her, such an unknown feeling for him that never, in his 17 years of existence, liked a girl in any level. He used them and discarded them, literally. But with Gabriella things were different, he missed her when she was not around, he thought about her and he liked being with her.

When he sneaked inside of her room that night, Gabriella had a satisfied expression on her face, one that only belonged to someone that had a very good idea popped on the mind, something big that would probably make the person rich or win all the Ferraris' in the world. Gabriella had that look on her face.

She kissed him hungrily on the lips before he could even greet her, obliging him to get involved in her happiness and forget his problems, like it was the easiest thing in the world. Troy liked the fact he always felt good when she felt good, it was simple like that. She could make all his pain go away with only a smile. It was like Gabriella was magical.

Truthfully, they didn't find necessary discussing about the future - it was all too boring, as if they were pretending to be what they weren't. School, university … they could have this kind of conversation with their parents or their friends. Troy and Gabriella tended to go to the uncomplicated – they had fun together, connecting by actions and that, at least now, was enough for them.

Gabriella didn't really mind it; she knew that even though she was enjoying her time with him, Troy would go back to Arizona eventually and their story would come to an end, so she was the one that suggested the non-complicated fling. It protected her from being sad and heartbroken when he went home. She tried not getting attached, but as the days passed, it got more complicated to get rid of him. Her body didn't allow her. She knew she was in love, but she decided not to think about it, not to let realization hit her.

Enjoy while you can, one day he won't be here.

She knew she'd be sad even though she thought she protected herself enough not to fall for him. Every night before she went to sleep, her mind would wander about what was going to happen to her when he was back to Arizona. Would they be friends? Talk on line? Never see each other again? In the beginning, the thoughts only made her a bit uneasy, now it was agonizing... so she stopped thinking.

He laid her on the bed, kissing her neck slowly before sucking on her lower lip. Gabriella giggled sweetly and he felt the familiar knots in his stomach. He placed a kiss to her lips again, trying to silence her. "Shh, El" Troy warned her, afraid she could wake her mother that was sleeping next door. He took his shirt off, leaning on her again to lick on her swollen lip, asking for permission to explore her mouth. Her tongue massaged his as she locked her legs around his waist, her nails tracing his back gently, tickling his skin.

His heart flipped inside of his chest and his mind that was a jumble of thoughts before he arrived at her house, went blank. All that mattered in the world now was Gabriella, her body, her voice, her touch and the warmth she sent to him. He could get used to being with her – he could even be with her forever if that meant he was always going to feel the way he felt right now: complete.

"Mum's out with her boyfriend" Gabriella informed softly, pulling his face closer by the back of his head to grab his bottom lip between her teeth, "I got a surprise for you"

"You do?" he raised a single eyebrow suspiciously and she giggled pleasurably when he nuzzled the side of her head, "A good or a bad one?"

"I think you'll like it…" she smirked seductively, running her index finger across his throat. Troy grinned and pecked her on the lips again, eager this time. Gabriella softly pushed him away by his shoulders, a serious frown forming on her beautiful face.

No, bring back the smile, he grimaced, rubbing his hands together to warm himself as the electric current disappeared from his body as her smile faded away. He needed to see her smiling. God, he needed it so, so much. "Firstly… are you feeling better?"

Troy swallowed, shrugging his shoulders, "I guess…" he admitted, "You make me feel strong"

Gabriella grinned again and his heart accelerated. Thank God, he breathed in relief.

"I had to convince Maggie from my mom's tattoo shop to help me out" she rolled her eyes at his confused expression and took off her shirt. "It will make you smile" she promised. Gabriella unclasped her bra, covering her breasts with her palms to turn on her side and sit down on top of her knees.

"What the fuck?" he mumbled worriedly as he saw the bandage under her arm, "Did you hurt yourself?"

She shook her head firmly, "take it off"

His right hand was trembling when he reached for the white gauze that covered the side of her body, right on her bra line. If someone fucking hurt her and she didn't want to tell him, he'd kill the person. It didn't matter if it would be her mother or that fucking Jared. He'd kill anyone that hurt her. Troy was nervous, Gabriella was shaking slightly as he touched his fingertip to her skin to pull the gauze off her body and that was never a good sign. What the hell was happening to her?

As soon as her body was free from the bandage and exposed to him, his knees grew week automatically. Troy's abdomen cringed and his heart literally skipped a beat. He could feel his lungs size up and his heart bang against his ribcage. He wetted his lower lip because his mouth had gone dry and a cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

"Jesus Christ" he breathed in between gasps as his fingertip made contact with the black flower that was inked permanently to her skin. The tattoo was medium-sized, dark and gray only, contrasting perfectly with her olive skin. It had the name Troy written in one of the petals of the rose. His pulse rose and he felt dizzy. She had written his name on her. She was really his now… forever. "Fuck Ellie"

"Do you like it?" Gabriella whispered as she dug her teeth deeper on her puffy lip. Troy leaned over and kissed the tattoo, devouring it with his lips and tongue and she closed her eyes, moaning softly. "Now I really have your mark on me… I'll never forget you, Troy"

He had an adorable unreadable expression on his face, a mix of adoration and devotion that made her stomach fill with butterflies. Gabriella was never the one to go for the clichés, but what was happening to them was absolutely unbelievable. What happened to her body when he looked at her like he was, with such intensity and lust, drove her completely crazy. She felt her legs weak, the lack of air to breathe, the palpitations of her heart increased… it was like everything she ever read about on teen magazines but never had the opportunity to feel. Now she could, she knew it was real. People could really click at first sight – that happened to her. She was a walking proof.

Troy pushed her back on the bed, kissing her whole face, "It's so pretty"

"You really like it?" he nodded into her neck, running his hand down her body to slide down her panties and shorts. Gabriella shivered as her naked body made contact with the material of his jeans. Her hand caressed his body, gasping in surprise when she noticed he was already aroused.

"Your fault…" Troy whispered, as if he knew what she was thinking, "… my name in you"

Gabriella eagerly took of the rest of his clothes and their naked bodies brushed against the other, sending tingle sensations through their skin. The familiar flames that warmed their bodies were easily recognized as lust this time as their hands and mouth tried the best to have everything from the other. It was pure and intense need.

Troy rubbed the head of his dick on the entry of her vagina as she lay against his chest, his six pack abs brushing against the small of her back, making Gabriella beg for more stimulation. He spread her legs slightly apart with his knee, positioning his penis inside of her. She eagerly pushed her hips back to meet his thrust and their loud moans of pleasure echoed together in the room.

"Are you sure you won't regret it?" he asked, tracing her tattoo with his tongue again and she shook her head strongly. Gabriella placed her hand on top of his that was still rested on her hip and laced their fingers. Troy obliged her to move at his pace, letting her have a glimpse of the pleasure she was proportioning him. Her voice was weak and sweet when she finally replied, "I'm positive"

They climaxed together and she snuggled into him, kissing his chest every now and then. Troy touched his lips to her hair, knowing it was time to tell her one of the reasons he asked to come over tonight. It was now that he would decide his future with her. It would all depend on her reaction. He silently prayed she'd react the way he was expecting too. Troy couldn't risk losing her… things were too deep for him to back off now.

"El?" Gabriella looked up and he continued, "They offered my dad a job to coach the U of A's Redhawks"

Her body stiffed at the possibility of Troy staying in Albuquerque forever with her. It was all she ever wanted and all she never permitted herself to pronounce out loud. It would prove that fate really brought them together for some reason. If he stayed, it wouldn't be only a fling – it could turn into something more… a relationship.

She wanted a relationship, she deserved one.

"What did he say?" her question was weak and he almost couldn't hear her. Troy looked away and smiled, he loved to tease his pet. Her fingertips started tapping on his chest nervously and he knew she was trying to hold her anxiety, but she was so bad at it. Dammit, Gabriella couldn't be cuter. "He said no, right?"

Troy looked down at her again and his insides melted. He kissed her swollen lips slowly, "he said yeah… I'm only going back home to get my stuff"

OH MY GOD, she squealed on the inside, smiling big as she wrapped her arm around his waist and nestled into his embrace deeper. Please sound controlled and mature, Gabriella, please, she reminded herself, and her voice surprisingly didn't shake with excitement as she finally spoke, "That's great news"

"I'll be going to Arizona tomorrow, but I'll go to your school starting next week" Troy smirked; they were going to be together for a long time. He'd have his Ellie and his warmth as long as he wanted. God, the feeling was great. "But hey? Don't even think of tattooing any other names when I'm gone, huh?" he trailed his hand down her breasts and stomach and she shivered, "You… your body… it's all mine El… for a long time, baby. You belong to me."

Gabriella giggled loud, feeling ecstatic, "No other names. I promise you"

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
NOVEMBER 1, 2005.

"Hi Ry" she greeted discouraged over the phone. "What's up?"

"Hey, gorgeous. You didn't go to school, are you sick?"

She sighed and rolled on the bed to lie on her stomach, "I'm just sad. Troy went home"

"Troy?"

"Yeah… you know, the new kid?"

"Oh, yeah. The dude that was caught by the cops with Jason Cross?" he snickered lightly, "I never saw him, but I heard about him. When he'll be back?"

"November 4th"

"It's just a few days, Gabs. You'll see him soon"

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
NOVEMBER 3, 2005.

"So, your boyfriend is coming home tomorrow... are you excited?"

Gabriella grinned, wrapping her arms around her blond friend's neck, squeezing him tight, "He's not my boyfriend, but yeah, I'm very excited. I can't wait to see Troy again"

Ryan rolled his eyes, but wrapped his arm around her waist, "I wish you could show the same excitement every time I go to my uncle Phil's house"

"You only stay there for two days, Ry" she protested, pulling away to look him in the eyes. Gabriella loved his baby blue orbs. "It's not enough to miss you" she teased.

"Ouch" he shook his head, "that hurts, beautiful"

"You know I love you" she giggled and hugged him again. "You are my best friend"

The blond kissed her forehead tenderly, "Am I going to be introduced to that Troy dude when he comes back? You need my approval"

"You will" Gabriella promised. "You're gonna love him, Ry"

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
NOVEMBER 5, 2005.

"Gabs, why weren't you in school today?"

"I was up talking with Troy the whole night…" she sighed, running one hand through her damp hair, "He couldn't come home yesterday… he's coming back tomorrow"

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
NOVEMBER 7, 2005.

"so… Still nothing?" Ryan asked, shoving his books inside his locker. Gabriella bit her lip and shook her head, "Let me guess… he's coming back tomorrow?"

"Oh, shut up"

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
NOVEMBER 8, 2005.

Knock. Knock.

Gabriella rubbed her sleepy eyes, rolling on the bed to kick her blanket off her body. Someone was knocking on her balcony door for so long now that she was obliged to wake up. She tried to keep ignoring the sound, praying it would be only a dream, but apparently it was not. Someone was standing in her balcony.

After certificating herself she was fully awake, she yawned, stretching her arms as she stood up and walked to the door. And there, standing in front of her in all his glory was Troy Bolton, with the most beautiful smile playing on his lips and his arms opened, waiting for his hug. She grinned, unable to contain the happiness that was filling her body. He was finally back, he was there for her again and now it would be forever. The balcony door was open before she could pronounce his name and Gabriella was in his arms, her lips kissing him all over the face.

"Hi baby" Troy greeted, fighting with his lungs to deepen the kiss when the air was already gone. Their tongues battled for supremacy as they gave in for the passion and the satisfaction that was being in each other's arms again. He took her back to the room and deposited her petite body on the bed before devouring her neck. Gabriella giggled, feeling complete again with him there with her. "I was afraid you wouldn't come back"

"Never" he hissed huskily, planting a kiss to her lips again. "I'll always be back for you"

She sighed satisfied and melted into his caresses, "Welcome home, baby"

"You've changed my whole life,
I don't know what you're doing to me with your love,
I'm feeling all superhuman you did that to me,
A superhuman heart beats in me,
Nothing can stop me here with you."

A/n: Thanks for the lovely reviews last chapters. Review some more? :)

Take care.

- M.