A/N: Here's the next chapter! Thank you for all the feedback; I really appreciate it!
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October 1st, 2010 7:30 am
I just want you close
Where you can stay forever
You can be sure
That it will only get better
You and me together
Through the days and nights
I don't worry cause
Everything's gonna be alright
People keep talking
They can say what they like
But all I know is everything's gonna be alright
"I hate this!" Hearing his wife groan from their walk in closet early that morning, Troy knew something was wrong.
Peaking his head inside the closet, Troy saw her hands on her baby bump while looking over at him with pleading eyes. "What's wrong, babe?"
"Nothing is fitting me."
Giving her a good morning kiss, Troy looked at her. "I'm sorry baby . . . but that's what pregnancy is all about."
"Shut it Troy Bolton. You're the one who got me here in the first place." Her pout caused him to shake his head and grin.
"It took two to tango if you don't remember." Kissing her lips again, Troy pulled her closer to him. "And don't you just have to wear scrubs to work?"
"Yeah but nothing is going with them . . ." Tears threatened to fall from her eyes as she looked at him.
Pulling her lime green scrubs from the shelf, Troy handed them to her. "These should work. After work, if you'd like, we'll go shopping."
No one no one no one
Can get in the way of what I'm feeling
No one no one no one
Can get in the way of what I feel for you
You you
Can get in the way of what I feel for you
Knowing he was trying to get her to cheer up, Gabi smiled before nodding. "Sounds good to me."
"Ok, we'll do that. What time are you done with your shift?"
Looking at the clock, Gabi shrugged. "I work from 9 until 3. So about the time you're done with school."
"We can meet back here, go shopping, and I'll even spring for dinner out."
Her face brightened at his suggestion. "Can we go to the bar? I haven't seen the girls in a while."
Nodding his head, he smiled. "Sure sweetheart . . . whatever you wanna do."
Walking out of the closet, Gabi headed to the bathroom when a voice caused her to turn around. "And for the record, you're beautiful."
When the rain is pouring down
And my heart is hurting
You will always be around
This I know for certain
"You have to say that." Rolling her eyes, she looked at her husband.
"It's the truth though. You're carrying our son or daughter and that's the most beautiful thing in the world to me."
Shaking her head, she tried to keep the tears in check. "Why do you always have to make me cry?"
"I only speak the truth." Putting his hands up in innocence, Troy smiled. "I can't help it if your hormones are whacked up."
Smacking his arm, Gabi smiled. "Thank you Troy."
Pulling her close to him, he kissed her lips before dropping a kiss on her forehead. "I'm not going to let this pregnancy make you forget how truly beautiful you are to me. I love you."
"I love you too handsome." Pulling away, she started for the bathroom again. "I have to go before I'm late . . . and you do not want a pissed off Gabriella Bolton on your tail do you?"
Shaking his head, he left the room without another word. Giggling to herself, Gabi continued to get ready for the day ahead.
You and me together
through the days and nights
I don't worry cause
Everything's gonna be alright
People keep talking
They can say what they like
But all I know is everything's gonna be alright
8:15 am
Walking downstairs, Gabi smelt something that caused her tummy to rumble in reminder of food. Pushing open the door of the kitchen, Gabi came face to face with a priceless sight. Her husband, donning a red chef's hat, was dancing around the kitchen to the music of Brian McKnight.
Leaning against the wall, she took in the view with a smirk on her face. He still has the hips that caused her to tremble back in high school. Those hips were now swaying back and forth with every word that came out of his mouth. Grabbing wooden long handle spoon, he held it to his mouth as his microphone while he singing along to the words with precision. His voice was as smooth as it was when they performed "Twinkle Towne". His voice still had the calming effect and it instantly brought her back to high school.
In that span of five minutes, Gabi had managed to fall in love again with her husband. The little things, like the fact that he was still able to cook while keeping up with the words, caused her to smile.
No one no one no one
Can get in the way of what I'm feeling
No one no one no one
"Hey music star, are you going to finish breakfast or am I going to have to go see my other favorite men at the restaurant?"
Turning around quickly, Troy almost lost his balance as he grinned at her. "Didn't like the performance?"
"Oh I loved it but your girls are getting hungry."
His eyes flashed to hers. "So you're saying it's a girl now?"
All week the Gabi had been saying what she thinks the baby was. One day it'd be a girl the next a boy. She had been flip flopping back and forth and it was driving Troy insane.
"I'm thinking it's a girl but you know how I am." Sitting at the table, Troy watched her every move.
"Tomorrow it'll be a boy again."
Can get in the way of what I feel for you
You you
Can get in the way of what I feel for you
Looking over at him at the stop, Gabi sighed. "You never said what you want the baby to be."
"I just want the baby to be healthy, have ten fingers and toes. Other than that, it doesn't matter." Troy said honestly.
"The same goes for me!"
Chuckling, Troy knew deep down Gabi really wanted a daughter. She would always stop at the little girls section at stores and looked at all the pink and purple clothes with a grin on her face.
"Oh ok . . . you ready for some breakfast, sweetie?"
Nodding her head enthusiastically, Gabi smiled. "Your daughter's getting impatient."
"Are you sure it's not her mother?" Retorting, Troy looked at Gabi who simply stuck her tongue out at him.
"Shut up Bolton . . ."
"You know you love me."
"You're playing with fire and a pissed off wife . . ." Gabi looked at him before digging into her eggs and toast.
Turning back to the stove, Troy couldn't keep the grin off of his face. Sniffling caused him to turn from the stove and the sight caused his heart to break.
"What's wrong, Gabs?"
"I'm sorry . . ." Wiping her tears, she stood before he took her in a hug. Kissing her forehead, Troy looked at her.
"Sorry for what?"
"I'm so damn emotionally and I don't mean to take it out on you." More tears fell down her eyes before Troy wiped them away.
"It's all right, sweetie."
Shaking her head, she looked at up at him. "You're so understanding and I'm all over the place. I hate how this affects me."
I know some people search the world
To find something like what we have
I know people will try
Try to divide
Something so real
So till the end of time
Im telling you that
"Hey, hey . . . you're carrying our son or daughter and if I have to deal with you being emotionally, it's a sacrifice I'm willing to do. Because you absolutely glow while you're pregnant and you are so happy go lucky. You're beautiful. Pregnancy is definitely good for you, Gabs."
Sniffling some more, Gabi looked up at him with teary smile. "But what if I'm fat and as big as a whale? Will you still look at me like you do now?"
Trying not to chuckle, Troy hugged her before kissing her soundly. "Yes; I will still love you and I will still look at you like I do now. You may catch me staring a couple of times because you will look absolutely beautiful. Can I let you in on a little secret?"
Hooking her arms around his neck, she looked at him. "What's that?"
"There's no one else in the world for me. You're it. You're my soulmate, the one I'm supposed to spend the rest of my life with. No one is ever going to take me away from you. I love you Gabriella Elisabeth Bolton . . . and you're mine forever."
"Always and forever . . ." Smiling, Gabi kissed him.
"Always and forever, babe."
No one no one no one
Can get in the way of what I'm feeling
No one no one no one
Can get in the way of what I feel for you
oh oh oh...
The song is "No One" by Alicia Keys. Feedback would be wonderful. Will you guys please start sending in name choices for the baby? I've got some but I want a little more variety. Next chapter is going to be strictly one character's POV. Any guesses who's POV it will be? I'm really excited to do it. All right . . . feedback would be wonderful. Thank you to all my readers and reviewers! You guys are the greatest!!!