Sorry for the wait.
School and life is stressing me out.
You're not me so you have know idea what I go through.
If I refer to people as the gang that means Chad, Taylor, Kelsi, Jason, Sharpay, Zeke, and Ryan
DISCLAIMER: kae-thinks-of-u does not own HSM.
kae-thinks-of-u will be upset if u sue her.
So pleases don't sue kae-thinks-of-u.
written by kae-thinks-of-u
Previously on A Simple IM:
"Goodnight Gabi." Troy said. He was half way down the front steps when he turned around and stopped her before she went inside.
Gabriella turned around, "What is…"
Gabriella couldn't finish. Troy's lips captured hers. The kiss was soft at first but then turned passionate. Troy's arm slipped around Gabriella's waist as her arms wrapped around his neck. The kiss lasted until they both were in need of air. When they pulled away Troy pressed his forehead against Gabriella's.
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They leaned in closer for a goodnight kiss. When Gabriella and Troy pulled away they were smiling. Troy watched Gabriella walk into her house before heading to his car.
"Wow!" Gabriella and Troy thought once Gabriella closed the door.
Monday Morning (Homeroom)
"Hey guys!" Troy greeted, walking in with his arm around Gabriella's waist, as he entered homeroom.
Chad, Taylor, Kelsi, Jason, Sharpay, Zeke, and Ryan turned around to see Troy and Gabriella standing before them.
"Hello, we are not all guys. I don't think girls should be referred to as guys." Taylor stated with a tone of annoyance.
All of the guys turned around and started taking about basketball. They knew Taylor was gonna start some big lecture on the right's of women.
"I agree with Taylor. Women are an important…Am I missing something?" Sharpay said once she noticed where troy's arm was.
At Sharpay's question the guys turned around curious of what she was talking about. Before Troy or Gabriella could respond Ms.Darbus walked into the class.
"Class, take your seats. I have a few announcements." Ms. Darbus said.
The group of friends broke apart as Ms. Darbus began the daily announcements. As the bell rang Troy and Gabriella rushed out of the classroom before their friends asked questions.
Lunch Time
"I hate chemistry!" Chad exclaimed as he set his lunch tray on the table.
The gang just ignored Chad's presence and continued their own conversations.
"Hello? Am I not important?"
The table of friends turned to face Chad.
"What is it Chad?" Sharpay said slightly annoyed.
"Nothing." He responded and shrugged his shoulders.
"Anyways, as I was saying. " Sharpay continued her story to Kelsi.
Secret Garden With Troy and Gabriella
"Hello!" Troy said as he came behind Gabriella and wrapped his arms around her waist,
"Hey!" She replied as she turned to face Troy.
They leaned in for a sweet kiss. When Gabriella and Troy pulled away, they both wore huge grins.
"Hmmm… Is that how you'll always greet me?" Troy questioned as they made their way towards the bench.
"I think that can be arranged." She said and they began to lean in. The simple kiss turned into a make-out session. Gabriella sat on Troy's lap as he had his arms around her.
Back With The Gang
"Where's Gabi and Troy?" Chad said interrupting Sharpay.
She let out a groan of frustration. "Chad they are right there." She said pointing to Troy's and Gabriella's usual spot. "Where's Troy and Gabriella?" she said realizing they weren't there.
A bunch of "Don't know"-s and shrugs went around the table.
"I'm gonna go find them." Taylor said getting up.
The gang nodded in agreement and went to search for them.
"Where do we go first?" Kelsi questioned.
They thought for a moment, then said simultaneously "Secret Garden" The gang made their way towards the tiny Garden above the Science room.
10 Minutes Later
The gang went up the stairs unprepared to see what was in store for them. The guys and girls stood their with her mouths hanging open. In front of them was Gabriella and Troy but, they were making out. Chad faked cough causing Troy and Gabriella to spring apart.
"What do you think you two are doing?" Chad asked in a very authorial voice.
"Well uhh….We were just uhh. I got nothing." Troy said suddenly finding the ground interesting.
Gabriella was blushing furiously.
"Isn't it obvious what they were?" Ryan asked not fully understanding why chad asked.
"Gabriella?" Taylor said. Gabriella looked up. "I'm utterly confused. Can you please, please explain."
Gabriella let out a small laugh at the sound of desperation in Taylor's voice.
"Fine, here is what happened." Gabriella explained the events of this morning.
Flashback To Earlier Today
It was 7 AM, Gabriella was preparing to head out the door. She was slipping on a pair of blue and pink ballet flats when her phone rang.
RING
"Good morning!" the voice on the phone exclaimed.
"Troy?" Gabriella asked in disbelief,
"You don't seem to happy to hear from me." he said pretending to be hurt.
"I'm sorry. Good morning!" She said confused. She attempt to find reasons for Troy to be calling her before school. Her attempts were futile. "Troy why are you calling me?"
"What? I'm not allowed to call you?" he said smiling but realized she could not see him.
"NO! It's not that, I'm just confused." She said muttering a little at the end.
"Well I thought I could pick you up for school." said sounding sincere.
"That's sweet but I'm already out by the car." Gabriella lied. She actually wouldn't mind. The only reason she declined was because she lived out of the way from the road he takes to school.
"Liar." he stated simply.
"What?" now Gabriella was truly confused.
"You are sitting on your bed with your back to the balcony door." Troy said turning to look at the Montez's backyard . Something in Gabriella's mind finally clicked. She turned around and made her way to the balcony.
"Montez? Are you still there?" he asked wondering why she didn't respond. The phone line then went dead so he snapped his phone shut and turned back around.
"Morning Bolton!" Gabriella exclaimed as she opened the door.
"Montez!" he exclaimed startled. Gabriella just laughed at the look on Troy's face. Once Gabriella's laughter tied down he continued, "Care to explain to me why you lied?"
"Well you see. I uhh….." Gabriella searched her mind for an excuse.
"You know, you look really cute when your nervous." Troy said making Gabriella blush. "And when your embarrassed." he added smiling.
"What are you doing here?" she questioned getting of subject.
"Well, I wanted to bring you to school." Troy said shyly as he looked at the floor. "And I wanted to ask you something." he added in a barely audible voice.
Unfortunately for Troy, Gabriella heard every word.
"And what is it you wanted to ask me?" she asked curiously.
Troy let out a deep breath to prepare himself.
"Gabriella, I had a really great time on Friday." he said looking into her eyes.
"I did too." Gabriella responded smiling.
"That's great! I'm glad you did because that would be really bad if you didn't. I mean things wou…" Troy began rambling.
"Troy, your rambling." Gabriella said before biting her bottom lip to keep from laughing.
"Right, well I'll get to my point. I really, really, really like you and I love being with you."
"I feel the same way about you."
"Really?" he asked in shock.
"Yes really." she responded taking a step closer.
"Good. Now that I now how you feel. Will you be my girlfriend?" he said following Gabriella's lead and stepping closer. He wrapped his arms around her tiny waist as she wrapped her arms around his neck.
"Yes! Of course I will!" she exclaimed. They then leaned in for a much desired kiss.
"Now that you accepted my offer, will you also accept this." Troy said as he removed on arm from Gabriella's waist. He reached into his pocket to reveal a sterling silver ring with a small diamond in the middle in a red velvet covered box.
"Troy, it's beautiful. Thank you. " Gabriella said sweetly as they leaned in once again. This time the two didn't pull back until they both required air.
"Not that I don't love standing here with you in my arms, we have to go. It's 7:20, we have 30 minutes 'til we are late." Troy said as he glanced quickly at his watch.
Flashback Ended
As Gabriella concluded she held up her right hand, revealing the promise ring.
"Wait, so Troy purposed to Gabi?" asked an extremely confused Ryan.
"No, Ryan he gave her a promise ring." Chad said in a 'duh' tone. "And I thought I was slow." Chad muttered, rolling his eyes and causing an outbreak of giggles through out their group.
"So you two are now together?" asked Jason.
"Yes!" Troy and Gabriella exclaimed simultaneously.
"Finally!" the gang exclaimed back.
The happy couple just smiled at each other.
End Of Lunch Bell Rings
"Come on let's go." Gabriella said as she linked arms with Troy and made her way down the flight of stairs. The rest of the girls followed suit and hooked arms with their boyfriends. Ryan was left alone in the back of the group.
After School (Troy driving Gabriella home)
Troy and Gabriella drove home in a comfortable silence.
"I'm glad you said yes." Troy said breaking the silence.
"Me too." Gabriella said deciding to switch on the radio. She flipped channels but stopped when she heard a certain song half way finish. She began to sing along.
A moment like this
Some people wait a lifetime
For a moment like this
Some people search forever
For that one special kiss
Oh I can't believe it's happening to me
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this
Could this be the greatest love of all
I wanna know that you will catch me when I fall
So let me tell you this
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this
Some people wait a lifetime
For the moment like this
Some people search forever
For that one special kiss
Oh I can't believe it's happening to me
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this
Oh Oh like this
Oh Oh Oh Oh
I can't believe it's happening to me
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this
Oh like this
As she finished Troy took Gabriella's small hand into his larger one. He brought it up to his lips and placed a soft kiss on the back of her hand. Troy smiled as his eyes were on the rode. At the sweet gesture Gabriella turned and smiled at Troy. Even though he didn't look at her he could feel her eyes on him. They both new that this was right, that they were meant to be.
A/N: Okay so there is chapter 8. I hope you enjoyed it. It took me forever to figure out what was the next step. I've been asked out but never on a date so, I was guessing what came next. Anywho this is not the last chapter. I have an Epilogue that I'm extremely excited to write. I've been planning this since chapter 5. Finals for me are next week so I might not have time to type. Probably in two weeks I will update. Or whenever I have an hour or two to myself without interruptions. Well that's all. please review.
Peace Out,
kae