Chapter 3: Forgiven?
After Alexandrea stormed away the park was silent. Neither Gabriella nor Troy said a word. Gabriella sat wondering if she should forgive him. When she had given him that kiss it felt she was falling for him all over again. But he had hurt her, a lot.
"Brie, I- I'm sorry about that but-" Troy stopped himself from asking the question he was dying to ask. Gabriella seemed to know what it was.
"No," she answered, seeing the disappointment in Troy's eyes, "Trust me, Troy, I'm dying to forgive you and to be in your arms again. When we kissed it was like I was falling for you all over again. But you hurt me and it still hurts. You have to earn my trust back again. I really want to be with you but, I can't. I have to know that I can trust you."
"I know I hurt you and that you need time and I respect that. I'll try to earn your trust back. I just want you to know that no matter your decision, I will always love you." Troy said.
"It's getting late. I should go." Gabriella said, getting up.
"Need a ride?" Troy asked.
"Yes, thank you." Gabriella replied, smiling. She had really missed him but for now being friends was enough until she could trust him again.
"Brie, we're here." Troy said, pulling her from her thoughts.
"Thanks Troy." Gabriella said.
"No problem Brie." He replied.
"Thanks for understanding. I just, I need time." Gabriella said.
"I know. I love you Brie."
"I love you too." They leaned in and kissed for what seemed like an eternity, then finally broke away.
"'Night T." Gabriella said.
"'Night." Troy watched as Gabriella made her way into her house then slowly drove away.