My Best Friend's Wedding

An- Hey! I haven't disappeared, just extremely busy. I'm back with the update! However, my internet is down and I can't view the reviews for who won the trivia. The answers are, the shirt from 'You Are the Music in Me' and the white striped basketball shorts he wears when Mr. Fulton calls him(he wore those when he practiced with his dad in the first movie). I think the was one person that got that question. Most people answered with underwear or socks. That gave me a much needed laugh. Thanx! I'm going to stop talking and let you guys read.

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Chapter Seven

O.M.G! I'm staring at Troy Bolton, who by the way is naked. Why am I not disgusted? Why don't I want to turn away? I can feel my eyes bulging out and growing wider. I'm such a perv!

"Gabi..." He's just so...sexy. It's hot. Staring at him is making me hot!

"Oh my God!" Look away stupid! "He's just so...big..." Why am I talking out loud? He can hear me!

"Um, can you hand me a towel?" Troy croaked out. I covered my eyes with one of my hands after a few minutes. I tried to fight the urge to open my fingers, but my attemps were fruitless. I feel like such a perv!

"Here!" I said hastily as I held out the towel. "I didn't know you were so hot." Please, please, please tell me I didn't say that. I heard Troy laugh. I knew that by now he was smirking. "I mean, I didn't know you were so...not...not dressed?"

"Yeah, I'm just gonna finish up with my shower. Is that okay?" I nodded my head and stepped backwards toward the door. I still covered my eyes. I couldn't look at him...at least not the same. The very second I got out of there, I let out a breath. What was I thinking? I knew better than to barge in! That's why there was the 'always knock' rule! Especially when it came to the bathroom. Well, if Cassandra didn't hate me already, wait until she hears about this.

"Hey, are you okay?" Troy's voice broke me away from my thoughts. Troy had on plaid pajama pants with a white wife beater on. A towel was wrapped around his neck as he patted his hair down to dry it a little.

"Fine." I answered. "Listen, I'm really sorry about walking in on you. It was an accident, I swear." He laughed! How could he laugh?

"Chill Gabi, it's fine. I've seen you topless before, so we're even. Besides, I'm used to people drooling when I'm un-clothed." I gasped and threw a pillow from the sofa bed at him.

"I was not drooling!" Was I? I can't remember...

"Okay, but you were definitely gawking at me."

"Troy, that is ridiculous. I haven't thought about you romantically since college." Total lie. I thought about him that way about...three days ago when I had that sex dream.

"College? That wasn't too long ago Gabi." He's just teasing me.

"I love you, Troy...but like a brother. Sleeping with you would be terrible." I know! I'm lying, but just for one second could you not remind me that I'm developing feelings for my best friend?! Wait...what? "Did I just say that?"

"Say what?" Troy gave me a bewildered look and I shrugged. "Hey, you know you can tell me anything right?" He came closer and put an arm around me.

"Yeah, we've known each other since we were five. Why wouldn't I?"

"I don't know. Is it a guy problem?" I only nodded my head. "Well, then talk! That happens to be my strongest topic when it comes to helping girls. You should know. After all the times I helped in high school." Right...

"Okay, I'll tell. You see, it's about this guy I dated a long time ago. It didn't end badly between us, we just sorta grew apart. Out of no where, I'm starting to get these feelings, and I don't know what to do."

"Well, are you two close?"

"Extremely. You could even say we're best friends." Troy let out a fake gasp and stared at me.

"You're letting another guy take my place?!" No stupid...it's you! I wanted to yell that, but I couldn't.

"No, but I mean we can tell each other things that we couldn't tell our regular friends. He's not taking your place Troy."

"Have you tried hinting to him that you're 'developing' feelings?" He asked. By now, we were fully laid out on the sofa bed, and Troy was propped up on one arm looking at me as I laid flat.

"No, he's sorta...with someone. Only I don't think he should be. Well not anymore." This is weird...

"Well, try hinting to him. Be extra nice. Dress hot, or whatever you girls call it. Guys pay attention to that stuff."

"I'll take your advice. Now about Cassandra..." Troy groaned. He problably knew I was going to bring he attitude up. "I know she doesn't like the fact that we dated, and that she thinks we're sleeping together when you sleep over here, but I bet you didn't know that she hated me."

"She does not. She's just jealous. That's all I swear." I pouted at him. "Oh, come on...don't give me that look."

"What look?" I asked innocently.

"The pouty completely cute 'I'd never do anything' look." I giggled. "Keep it up and you'll get a surprise..."

"What type of surprise?" In a second, Troy hopped ontop of me and started digging into my sides with his fingers. I squirmed and laughed underneath him as he tickled me. I kept trying to push him off, and Troy took both of my hands and placed them above my head. I caught his eyes, and we just stared at each other. His hair was still slightly wet and sticking to his forehead. No words were exchanged, but Troy started slowly leaning down and as if it were programed into my body, I leaned up.

You have one new message.

My answering machine sounded. I pushed Troy off of me and pushed play on the machine to see who'd called my house...and what was so important that they just had to interrupt my almost kiss.

Hey Gabi, It's mom. I just called to let you know that Jack and Lucille are having dinner with me and your father on Tuesday. Apparently there's some big news to be shared by Troy.

I looked over at him, but he was focused on the matress.

You should dress nice. We're going to this new restruante, and it's a classy place. By the way, how's the firm going? We'll have to talk more later. Bye!

The firm! I'd completely forgotten to tell my mother about the expansion plans! Urgh!

"So...did you tell your mom about the firm yet?" Troy asked after a long silence.

"No, but she won't be happy. The last thing she needs is for me to move. I think we should tell her when you share your big news."

"Trust me, you alread know about my big news." I laughed and Troy just smiled. "I'm gonna hit the sack. I'll see you in the morinig." I nodded and kissed Troy on the cheek before heading in for the shower. I let the water fall on my skin and soothe me. i was exaghusted by the time I got out. To bed is where I went...

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"You need a life." Before you say anything, I need you to know that Troy has picked out my work clothes.

"I have a life. I'm just helping you get a man into yours." He stated.

"Troy, the only men at work are sleezy dirty guys who make out in the broom closets." I'd give anything to make-out in the broom closet with Troy.

"Yes, I know. I've seen it for myself. That doesn't mean that people don't exist elsewhere." Good point...

"You picked out my tight black mini skirt and my royal blue button up shirt. What do they have in common?" They're kinda...

"They're hot. I swear, if I saw you in those I would want to rip them off of you." I'm wishing for two things right now. For him to be telling the truth and for him not to mention Cassandra.

"Thanks. I'll go change." He nodded happily. I walked into my bathroom and slipped into the clothes. Troy was right, I did look hott. They weren't too tight, but they did show some skin. I had my hair in a braided pony-tail to the side. I didn't put on much make-up, just some eyeliner and lip gloss. I walked out and slipped into some of my heels. "Okay, how do I look?" I yelled out to Troy.

"Come out her so I can see." He yelled back. He's just being lazy, but I walked out anyway. Troy whistled at me and all I could do was blush. "If that guy doesn't notice you, he's blind." He's too sweet.

"Thank you, now let's get going. We have a lot of wrok to do before the expansion, and we have a meeting with another board and future employee.

"Alright. Who knows Gabs, maybe you'll fall for this one like I did." I let out a fake laugh and glared at him.

"The day I marry a co-worker will be the day it gets over 7 inches of snow in New Jersey." I laughed.

"I'm counting on that." I laughed as the two of us got in my car and drove off.

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