Soulmates Chapter 13: Always You and I, a high school musical fanfic

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August 14th, 2010 5:30 am

Rolling over, Troy Bolton heard an unfamiliar noise coming from the bathroom. Pushing back the covers, he padded across the room before knocking quietly on the door. "Gabs?"

"Hold on." Her quiet voice came before the toilet was flushed and her face appeared as she opened the door. "Sorry. I didn't mean to wake you."

Pulling her closer to him, she tried backing away. "I've got a bug Troy. I don't want you to get it, especially since you start school in two days."

It's so hard to say
How a love could end this way
The one that used to care for you
Just turns and walks away
And it's so hard to find
To leave the pain behind
When all the things you're looking for
Your heart can't seem to find

Being a math teach at East High, Troy knew his wife was worried about being contagious while teaching that first week of school.

Smiling at her, Troy shook his head. "Don't worry about me. However, I am worried about you. This is the third time this week you've been sick."

"I'm fine Troy. Just something I'm eating isn't agreeing with me." Gabi shook her head before crawling back into bed. "Come on; let's sleep the day away."

Following her lead, Troy crawled back into bed before wrapping his arms around his wife. "Good morning. Sleep tight and I'll keep you safe."

"Thanks Troy! I love you."

"Love you too babe." Smiling, he kissed her cheek before drifting into a peaceful sleep.

I'll be the air that you breathe
I'll give the strength that you need
I'll be the light in your eyes
When hope becomes hard to see
I'll be your shining star
To guide you wherever you are
And I promise that I'll be by your side
Always you and I

11:00 am

"Explain to me why we decided to have our families over today?" Gabi asked while looking at her husband.

"Because you were excited to have a get together and you insisted on having it here at the house."

Rolling her eyes, she sighed upward. "What are we going to do?"

"Relax Gabi." Coming to stand by her, Troy put his hands on her shoulders before kissing her softly. "We're going to have hot dogs and hamburgers, chips, and all the picnic stuff. We have nothing to worry about."

Smiling, her face relaxed before standing on her tip toes and kissed him. "Thanks Troy. What time is everyone coming?"

"Mom and dad said 2 along with Aaron and Tess. Drew and Abby are coming around then with your mom." Nodding, Gabi grinned.

"Sounds good."

No, you're not alone
Without a love to call your own
'Cause I'll always be right there for you
To help you carry on
A heart that's always true
Girl, I'm giving mine to you
And everything you'll ever need
I promise I will do

The Bolton-Montez families had a harder time adjusting to the news of Troy and Gabi's marriage than the rest of the gang and the two hoped that could be put behind them and a fresh slate could be started.

"Gabi?" Troy looked over at his wife who had a serious expression on her face. "Gabs?"

"Hmm?" Turning towards him, Gabi smiled. "What's up?"

"You were off in never, never land. What's wrong?"

Sighing, she walked over to her husband's warm embrace. "This is the first time we've spent any real time with both sets of parents and I'm just worried it's going to turn into World War III."

"How about you try staying positive today and we'll see how things go? Tess and Aaron forgave us along with Drew and Abby. The parents . . . might be a little touchy but they'll be fine in the long run."

"How do you do that?" Looking up into his bright blue eyes, Gabi smiled.

"Do what?"

"Know what to say to calm me down?"

Grinning, he kissed her again before walking over to the sink. "It's not hard. I just start talking and somehow it all sounds good to you."

Grabbing the dish towel, she wound it up before snapping his leg. "That's pure BS Troy Bolton."

"What can I say? I'm a great talker to gorgeous girls."

A blush covered Gabi's cheeks as she looked at him. "Are you sure you're talking to the same woman as you were this morning? I'm far from gorgeous currently."

His mouth dropped before shaking his head. "Gabriella Elisabeth Montez, you are the most gorgeous girl I have ever laid on. I'm not going anywhere without you by my side. I love you and you're stuck with me from now until the day you die. Can't you see how love I am with you?"

Wrapping her arms around his shoulders, she grinned up at him. "You're the sweetest, most thoughtful man ever. It just takes me by surprise. When I'm looking like crap, you think I'm gorgeous. I can see how much you love me because I love you just that much, if not more. I'm so happy you're by my side from now until whenever because without, I couldn't live my life."

And without another word, Troy picked her up before walking upstairs and slamming their bedroom door with his foot. Both of them got to show the other how much they truly love one another.

1:45 pm

"I'm going to kill you Troy Bolton!" Gabi yelled while standing in the kitchen while he was out in the backyard.

Grinning, he entered the house before looking at his wife. "You know you had just as much fun as I did."

Glaring in his direction, Gabi shook her head. "I dare you to mess with me right now. If you do, then you can get the couch ready for tonight."

Putting his hands up in surrender, Troy walked towards the ringing doorbell. Pulling open the door, he smiled seeing his brother and his wife along with his sister and her family. "Welcome you guys."

"Was that Gabi I heard yelling at you?" Drew grinned as he man hugged his brother before kissing his sister-in-law's cheek.

"Yeah . . . she's a little pissed off at the moment."

"What did you do this time?" Tess asked getting Nolan out of his carrier.

Troy shook hands with Aaron before kissing Tess' cheek. "Why do you automatically assume it's my fault?"

"Because this time it's actually your fault." Gabi said coming into the foyer greeting everyone.

Tess smiled. "Actually I was going to say that it's usually the guy's fault so I that's my reasoning."

Hugging her sister-in-laws, Gabi smiled. "You got your brother pegged."

Taking Nolan from Tess' arms, Troy grinned at his nephew. "I get no respect."

"Yeah you do, little brother, but very little." Drew said as Troy headed down the hallway towards the backyard.

"So what did Troy do to piss you off?" Tess asked as Gabi led her and Abby into the living room.

Smiling, Gabi ran a hand through her hair. "Let's just say his hormones got the best of him and we're running late because of him."

The girls cracked up before Gabi shook her head. "Now I'm putting the blame all on him."

"Don't be talking bad about me." Troy called from the kitchen.

That just made the girls laugh harder. "Don't worry baby, I'm putting a positive spin on it."

"No respect." Troy shook his head as the girls walked into the kitchen.

"Love you babe." Gabi smiled before taking her nephew from her husband's arms.

"Love you too babe." Kissing her lips softly, Troy smiled.

Small chat was soon followed as the group caught up on what everyone was doing.

Drew and Abby had recently celebrated their first year of marriage so congratulations were in order as Gabi and Troy smiled at one another.

"So can I ask a question?" Tess asked looking between her brother and his wife.

"What's up Tess?"

Putting her drink on the counter, she carefully eyed Troy and Gabi. "Don't get mad but have you guys put any thought into actually doing a real wedding here in Albuquerque for all your friends and family."

Looking at his wife, Troy smiled. "We were actually talking about that and we do want to. We want you guys to be involved this time around. We were thinking of doing it a year or two from now. But we haven't set anything in stone."

"That's great you guys." Abby smiled as they both grinned.

"We're happy and we want you guys to share in our excitement."

Girl, you know I'll stay beside you
I will be right there for you
With a hand to hold
A heart to see you through
'Cause each and every night
I will make you right
When life feels so wrong
'Cause in my arms is where you belong

"What excitement?" A new voice asked as everyone's eyes went towards the door of the kitchen.

Jack and Meghan stood there along with her mom. "Again I ask what excitement?"

Grabbing her husband's hand, Gabi swallowed the big lump that was in the middle of her throat before speaking. "Troy and I have decided that in a year or two, we're going to throw a wedding here in Albuquerque for our friends and family."

Silence followed the announcement as everyone sat on pins and needles waiting for the parents' reactions. Finally a smile broke out on Jack and Meghan's faces before her mom smiled too.

"About time. We were waiting for you guys to make a decision and I cannot say how proud and excited I am for you guys." Meghan grinned before hugging both Troy and Gabi.

Stepping out of Meghan's hug, Gabi walked over to her mom. "You're not mad are you?"

Anna hugged her daughter before kissing her cheek. "I could never be mad at you for long Gabi. I'm so happy I at least get to see my daughter marry her high school sweetheart."

"I love you mom."

"I love you too Gabi."

Troy came over and interrupted the little family chat. "Anna?"

"Hi Troy! Thank you for making my little girl happy. You are amazing with her and I could not have asked for a better son-in-law."

Troy grinned. "Well I could have not asked for a better mother in law."

And with that the party headed into a swinging beginning. And for Troy and Gabi, everything was right in the world at that moment.

The song is "Always You and I" by 98 Degrees. Feedback would be amazing. Thank you to all my readers and reviewers. Suggestions and ideas are always accepted and appreciated!

Next chapter: How is Troy going to react to Gabi's little news?