My Best Friend's Wedding
An- Heyo! You are all amazing! I'm soo happy about the reviews! We're going to start this off with the Trivia. The answer I was looking for, was during 'Fabulous' when he was playing the piano in the pool, but most people said when he's doing yoga with his mom. Both are correct, so if you answered with either, I listed you! The winner is greenlefty! Also, ZanessaFan28, I.Want.Fabulous., hmmsbandgeek12, yeahyagirl, whatxthexbonkers, HSMobsessed23, Splister7, and laughter.is.the.best.medicine gave the correct answer. It makes me smile. I don't know why, but it does...okay? I'm not weird I promise! Don't believe my sister's lies!
Sorry...got a little crazy there. READ ON!
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Chapter Nine
Yeah, I know. I just admitted that I love Troy. After all the time I've been fighting it, I've reasoned with myself. He just has something that no other guy has. I can't explain it, but I know I love everything about him. I love it all so much, that I'm sitting at my desk alone. I love it all so much that I'm not even thinking about how he's out with Cassandra and problably feeding her and giving her the sweet kisses on the nose like he did to me...
"Gabi, did you hear a word I said?" Troy asked. When did he get back? He was seated comfortably in one of the chairs. He chuckled when I looked over at him surprised.
"Sorry, I didn't even know you were here." He chuckled and smiled at me.
"I said Cassie is really starting to get controlling." He took the cookie from my hands.
"Hey! You stole my cookie you meanie!" I yelled and playfully pouted. Troy broke out smiling and laughing. I have the power...to make him smile! Tee hee!
"Deal with it." I shook my head as I got another cookie from the jar. "As I was saying, Cassie is taking over all of the planning. I just found out that I'm supposed to have a dog as my ring bearer." I choked on my cookie. A dog? Was she serious? The look on his face told me she was.
"Well, that's a new one." It certainly was. I've never even thought of that before.
"I won't have it. It's so different too. She never wants me to touch her anymore." Really? Thank-you carrot-top!
"That is so sad." I tried to put on a sympathetic voice, but no such luck.
"She doesn't want me to kiss her or hug her or anything. It's like we're not even a couple anymore. We're just getting married." Oh great! He's sad because of her and now I have to pick up all the freakin' pieces. You know, she doesn't make my job easy.
"Maybe she's just stressed. Try planning something that will in no way shape or form relate to the wedding." Why am I helping, you ask? Troy is too perfect, and he doesn't deserve this. I'm still his friend. It's in my job description to help him.
"Sounds like a plan. I know exactly what I'm gonna do." He got up and kissed my cheek. He stared at the cookie jar before taking one and heading out the door. My mind is sceaming at me right now. I just helped their relationship, and it's gonna tear me apart...
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"Tell us again why you don't want to go out tonight." I sighed. Kelsi, Taylor, and Sharpay came over as promised.
"I'm not up for it after the day I've had." I told them. Nothing really big happened, I just was tired.
"Seth was at the office today." Taylor informed.
"Oh, I bet you guys got jiggaay." I laughed at Sharpay. She sent me a smile.
"No, but he did kiss me. Troy walked in and we got into an argument. We made up, and then he went to lunch with Cassandra."
"You're leaving out some details according to my conversation with Taylor." Kelsi smirked at me and I sighed.
"Fine! I kinda realized that I like Troy." Key word: Like
"Oh no no no! That's not what was said. You love him." Sharpay squealed. We all started laughing. This was just what I needed. "So, are you going to tell him?" I bit my bottom lip.
"That's the hard part. He really loves Cassandra, and he's getting married. I don't want to be the one to ruin it for him." They all gave me these sympathetic looks.
"Well, what if he fell for you and loved you anyway?" Kelsi chimed in. I gave her a look.
"Explain."
"What if he realizes, on his own, that he loves you. It wouldn't be your fault."
"I guess that'd be okay. I wouldn't be the problem." I got what she means!
"Exactly, so all you have to do is send him some stronger hints." Who knew that my shy Kelsi would have such great plans? I did! Oh come on...you all knew too. Jason wouldn't get any of our jokes if it weren't for her.
"What if he doesn't bite?"
"Then you move on. We'll be there to help." Taylor laid a supporting hand on my shoulder.
"Alright, we'll start tomorrow. That's the dinner with our parents." I told them.
"Great! We'll pick out your dress and then you we'll decide how we're going to go about things." Sharpay beamed at the word 'dress'. She'd be the one in charge, no doubt about it. I gave my girls a hug when they went to leave...
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"Shar! I can't do this. It's not going to work out. I mean, how can I be touchy-feely with Cassandra there?!" I shouted at her as she zipped the back of my dress. It was twenty minutes before the big dinner and I was going bonkers.
"Gabi, chill. You're going to be just fine, okay? All you have to do is be flirty. Don't kiss on him like you do with Seth." I do not kiss Seth...much.
"Okay, but if I come home with a broken heel because I got in a fight with that girl, I'm blaming you." I gave her a smile as the doorbell rang.
"Gabs, Troy's here!" Taylor yelled from the family room. I looked at Sharpay and we both took a deep breath.
"Things are going to go fine. You don't look too dressed up, so don't worry." She gave me another reassuring smile and a hug. I walked slowly down the hall. Every now and then, I would touch my hair to make sure that it wasn't standing up or anything. When I finally reached my destination, I saw Troy's eyes stare at me. He broke out into a grin.
"Come here, Cutie." I giggled as Troy pulled me into a hug. "You look stunning." He whispered into my ear. I held him for as long as I could. He started to pull away gently amd he kissed my cheek. "We'll see you girls later. Tell the guys I said hi." Our friends nodded and said goodbye. They all winked at me as I grabbed my purse and exited with Troy.
"So, where's Cassandra?" I asked, pretending to care. Troy shifted a little. That means that he doesn't really want to talk about it. We got into his car and he started to drive.
"She said she has something to do...she'll meet us there." I guess he's going to talk about it.
"Oh, how did the surprise date thing go?"
"Not so good. She apparently doesn't like surprises." I could see he's not too happy. I wonder...
"I don't know what's wrong with her. I love surprises." I giggled a little. Troy looked over and flashed me a smile.
"I know, remember when I baked you a cake and brought it to school?"
"Yeah! It didn't taste bad either." We both laughed as Troy had a mock hurt look on his face. "You were full of surpises. Especially when we were dating."
"That was because me and Chad decided it would be cool if we planned a surprise for you and Taylor. It became some sort of weekly rutine."
"Well, it was sweet. No guy has ever done so many things for me. Thanks." I said and smiled over at him. He returned it.
"We're here." We both took a deep breath and stepped out of the car. The valet took away the vehicle and we walked in arm and arm.
"Baby! You look wonderful! My father's voice greeted us.
"Oh hush up, Robert. She's 22 years-old. I'm certain that's beyond the age of a baby." I inwardly groaned. They were starting to argue already.
"Hey mom, dad." I said. I gave them both a kiss on the cheek as Troy pulled out my chair for me. I thanked him when he took his seat. "Hi Jack, Lucille." I nodded at them as they smiled. See, that's why I like Troy's parents. They don't get into an argument about greeting me. "So, how's everyone been?" Soon, we all broke out into our conversations. As for my parents, they broke out into their argument.
"No, no, no! The Eagles are way better than the Dolphins." My mom shouted. I just leant my head on Troy's shoulder. He chuckled. "So, Troy. What was the big news?" He looked at me for some help. I'd lend him a hand if I knew what he wanted to say.
"I was going to tell you all when she got here, but I guess she can't make it." I looked over to the empty seat that was saved for Cassandra. "I'm getting married in 5 months and a half months." They were gasps and a few 'congradulations'.
"I thought Gabriella would get married first. With the way things were going with Seth." Urgh! My stupid Momma! I love her to death, but why did she have to bring up Seth? I was supposed to be flirting with Troy!
"Didn't she tell you? They're back together." Troy added. My eyes grew as I whipped my head and gave him a stern stare.
"We are?" I asked. "I mean, yes we...are." Things can't get any worse!
"That's wonderful! I always thought you guys were the cutest couple...besides you and Troy of course." I blushed and looked away.
"Yes, whatever happened to you two?" Lucille asked. I looked at troy and he just shrugged.
"We...just sorta...um..."
"The way I see it, you two are still in love with each other." Jack answered. I almost choked on my drink.
"Dad..." Troy warned. This is only going to be awkward.
"It's obvious Gabriella is. Just look at her blush." All eyes were on me, thanks to my butthead of a father.
"I...um, I'm moving to South Carolina." I blurted. I was hoping it would take the attention away, but nope. Everyone was silent. Our parents stared at me in disbelief.
"Gabriella, why?" That's all Jack asked. Not even my own parents spoke to me.
"Well, the company is expanding and it was either Troy or myself. Troy's fiance's parents live here just like you both do, so I volunteered to go." I didn't want to tell them Troy asked me to move. It'd make them angry at him.
"Troy! How could you let here do that?" Lucille bellowed. "I won't allow it. Neither of you can move." She crossed her arms.
"With all do respect Lucille, I'm a big girl. I can take care of myself, and I need to explore the world anyway." I reasoned. Troy wouldn't have to say a word.
"Still, I don't want either of you to go. When do you leave?" It's funny how my parents hadn't said a word, but Troy's mom and dad immediately started caring. The Bolton's stared at me waiting for an answer...espeacially Troy.
"The building should be done in 5 months." I said softly. Troy and I hadn't talked about when I would leave and move. It'd be too hard for me to do. "I leave after the wedding." Dinner ended shortly after that. There wasn't much laughter or joking. It'd kinda made things eerie for me. It was the first time I'd really said anything about the move.
"Are you okay?" Troy asked me with concern. He wrapped an arm around me as we walked to the car.
"Fine, just a little tired. Do you think you could stay over?" I questioned. He nodded and opened the door for me. I climbed in and instantly feel asleep. I dreamt of sugar plumb fairies and sweet pixies that night! Nah, I'm only screwing around with ya! Haha, but I did pretend to be sleep while Troy carried me bridal style into my house. He laid me down on my bed and climbed in himself. I knew he was too tired to moved. I turned to face him and planted a kiss on his cheek when I was sure he was sleeping. Today hadn't been that bad...but if I see Cassandra before Troy, she's gonna get a piece of my mind!
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An-Finished! With this chapter anyways. I don't like it as much as the others, but you should prepare yourself for the next chapters...
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#7-How many times do Troy and Gabriella get interrupted before they actually kiss?