Chapter 1: Arrival at Camp
Disclaimer – I do not own HSM, which is owned by Disney.
Gabriella's P.O.V
"I can't believe I'm going to summer camp! I've never been before!" I exclaimed as she was loading her luggage on the coach bus. This was my first time spending a month away from home, and I was excited. We were headed for 'Summer Blast', a camp that was mainly for East High Students. Once I loaded the last bag into the bus, I felt two hands cover my eyes as I lifted my carry on bag off the ground.
"Guess who?"
"Hmm, Zac Efron?" Quickly the hands were removed from my eyes and sI was spun around, facing ultramarine blue eyes.
"For the last time I don't look like Zac Efron. Why does everyone think that but me?" Troy had a playfully frustrated look on his face. It was amusing to look at.
"Probably because it's true. Live with it dude, it's a compliment." A curly haired Chad emerged from behind Troy, Taylor latched on to his arm. I giggled.
"You're encouraging her Chad!" Troy whined. I wrapped my arms around his waist and kissed him lightly on the lips.
"Better?"
"Much!" he replied. Then he pulled out a gift bag with wrapping paper in it. "Here, it's for you."
"Troy, you didn't have to get me anything. What's the reason?"
"I love you." Chad looked like he was about to gag, resulting in a smack in the head from Taylor. Sharpay, Zeke, Ryan and Kelsi all let out an 'aww' as they appeared from behind Taylor and Chad.
"Thanks" I took the gift out of his hand, and began tearing off the wrapping paper. Soon, I took out a pair of pink sweatpants from the bag. "You got me clothes? OMG you know how much I needed new sweatpants, thanks to someone…" I turned to look at Chad.
"Hey! I thought it was my towel. How was I supposed to know that your sweats were in Troy's gym bag?"
"Yeah, yeah Chad. Whatever, it's the past, and now Gabi has a new pair. Speaking of which, turn them over." I obeyed, and was staring into the word's 'Bolton's Girl'.
"Troy! That is just so cute. So I'm Bolton's babe eh? Do I know him?"
"You might," he replied with a playful smile. "He's tall, has blue eyes, basketball team captain, and the hottest boyfriend you'll ever meet."
"Ego Alert! Duck and Cover!" Chad began running around making the noises of a siren. Soon after Taylor began chasing him to get him to stop. It began a full-on game of tag with everyone except Troy and me. He came up to me, wrapping me in a tight hug.
"So, do you know him?"
"I think I might." I leaned up and gave him a quick kiss, which became much more passionate.
"Oi! Break it up!" Mr. Bolton came running towards the busses, causing Troy and me to break apart. He paused before Troy, giving him a dirty look, before turning towards the crowd of students anxious to get on the bus. "Alright, you will be sitting with your homeroom classes. Ms. Darbus' class is on Bus 1. My class is on bus two. Go grad your seats so we can head off!" Yes, you heard right. Ms. Darbus and Coach Bolton were going. And unfortunately, being our senior year, we were in Troy's dad's homeroom. On the other hand, the entire gang was in the same class. I picked up my carry on and gift from Troy, and we laced our hands together as we headed for the bus. We got on, and I slid into the seat first, Troy following me soon after. We were in the very back of the coach bus, where there was a small table surrounded by a long bench-like seat. We were isolated, which was perfect. I leaned by head against Troy's shoulder, and he put his head to mine, our hands still laced.
"Excited Gabi?" Troy asked, suddenly taking his head off me and holding my gaze.
"You have no idea. When I was little, I would get scared and so I never went to over-night camp. Now, I'm going for a month to camp, with my best friends and boyfriend by my side. How amazing can it get?" I was so excited, and Troy could see.
"And I am so lucky to be able to spend my summer with you. Not to mention we are going to 'U of A' in September. I get to spend so much time with my favorite girl!" At the mention of me being his girl, my hand drifted up to the 'T' necklace hanging around my neck. Troy saw this, and smiled.
"My promise last summer, to spend it with you." He said. He looked guilty. "I never kept that promise." His blue eyes drifted to his hands. I reached my hand to his chin, and lifted it up, joining our eyes.
"No. We did spend time together in the end. It was rough, but I had a very memorable summer, especially near the end."
"Well, it's time for me to make you a new promise. One that I know and want to keep." He reached his hand into his jacket pocket, and took out a box. I stared. He opened up the box to reveal a small silver ring. He took it out and placed it on my right finger. "That is a promise ring. I promise, that after we finish our first year of 'U of A', I will propose to you". I looked at him both surprised and lovingly.
"Troy, you really didn't have to. I knew we would be together anyway." I played with the silver band now wrapped around my finger, and saw an inscription. 'Your Wildcat loves you'. "Troy! I love it." I leaned in and gave him a small kiss on the lips. He smiled back at me.
"I'm glad. I love you"
"I love you too."
We all arrived at the campsite four hours later. Troy and I had spent the entire time talking about our future, and sneaking the occasional kiss or two. I had changed into my new sweatpants because I was cold. When all the luggage was unloaded from the bus, we were to report to our homeroom teacher to find out cabin assignments and schedules. Troy and I wheeled our luggage to Coach Bolton.
"Hey you two." He greeted. He looked down at his sheet and then looked back up at us. "You guys are both in the first cabin complex. Gabriella you are in Cabin 1 of the complex, and Troy you are in Cabin two." (AN: If you are unsure what a cabin complex it, it is basically when two cabins are attached together, but they have separate rooms inside each of the cabins.
"Great! See you coach!" I said to him, and Troy and I walked towards our cabins. We heard rustling in the bushed surrounding us. We looked around, and from the bushed emerged a small brown rabbit.
"Aww Troy look! Isn't it so cute!"
"Adorable." Troy had a thing against rabbits. One bit him in the first grade, and since then he had never forgiven the species. I giggled at his response, and we continued on to our cabins. A list of the cabin-mates was on each door. "I have Chad, Zeke and Ryan in my cabin. How about you?"
"Sharpay, Taylor and Kelsi!" I replied. "It's perfect. This will be almost as great of a summer as last!"
Unknown P.O.V
I was looking around the clearing. The buses had already arrived, and the students were getting organized in their cabins. It was then that I spotted my target. He was walking with his arm around a Latina girl with long, flowing brown hair. He had not changed in appearance, still having the sandy-brown hair and deep blue eyes. Yet he looked stronger. Watching all the students call to him, I realized he was popular. 'Dang! He seems to have no fears, none at all. How am I going to get to him?' The boy then turned around, back facing me. His Latina friend had her back towards me as well, and that is when I saw it. Written across her booty was 'Bolton's Girl'. Then it came to me. Watching her more intently, I noticed a silver ring on her right hand, and I recognized it as a promise ring. 'Perfect'. My lips turned into a large grin, a plan formulating in my mind.
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