Chapter 19 – Promise Fulfilled

AN: Hey guys. Well, it's the last chapter of the story. Thank you so much for the FANTASTIC reviews that I got for the last chapter. If the same could happen for this chapter, then I would be so thrilled, and the Epilogue will be posted faster. I am also so pleased with the AMAZING response that I got from the first chapter of "Fate Works in Strange Ways". Means a lot that you guys like my new story line.

Anyway, as promised, here is the final chapter of "Summer Camp Nightmare". I'm sad to see it coming to a close!

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Gabriella's P.O.V

Troy was right. Things had changed.

For example, the people at university accepted me as Troy's girlfriend, and nobody as tried to interfere.

Plus, Taylor and I had so many classes together, just like Chad and Troy, and the four of us have become so close, spending tons of time together. But most importantly…

Troy and I were inseparable. Our relationship was so strong, so powerful that I knew it would never break. We were growing closer and closer together, almost becoming like one person. You would never find one of us without the other. We were there for one another, a part of one another.

And so, we were now currently sitting on a couch in the main building, a huge New Year's Eve parting going on around us. Troy and I were used to university life, and had become quite popular among our many peers. I was currently situated on Troy's lap, leaning against his chest, as we talked to some of the people in our Business class.

"You guys are just so cute!" the hyper-blond Alpha girl exclaimed. There was definitely too much alcohol in her system.

"Totally" He equally drunk best friend said.

"Thanks." Troy said. We sat quietly, listening to them muttering about how 'beautiful' we were together. Finally, some guys called them over, and we were left in peace on the couch.

"Thankfully, they're gone." I muttered.

"Didn't like them very much?" I teased.

"No. It's just that they were so…"

"Annoying? Popping our Personal Bubble?"

"Exactly." I said, letting out an exasperated sigh.

"Come on." Troy said, scooping me up in his arms and carrying me up to the balcony of the building, which was much more secluded. I noticed the time said 11:45pm. Only fifteen more minutes until the New Year.

"Troy, what are you doing?"

"I want to talk to you?" I smirked.

"Weren't we just talking?"

"I wanted to talk to you… Alone." He said, mockingly specifying why he wanted to talk to me.

"Okay." He set me down on the ground, and I stood in front of him. "What did you want to talk about?" Troy took a deep breath. Was he nervous? What could he be nervous about?

"Do you remember what we talked about on the bus ride up to…camp?" He said, not wanting to bring up the painful experience in fear of a panic attack.

"It's okay Troy… you can talk about it. I am okay with talking about it now." It was true, after some visits with the on-campus counselor, as well as the many midnight talks that I have had with Troy, I have finally come to deal with the experience that happened over the summer.

"Okay. Do you remember that conversation?"

"Yeah. What about it?" She said, and began fingering the ring on her finger.

"What did I promise you?"

"That after our first year of University, you would propose to me. What does that have to do with today?"

"Well. It's the end of the year…and soon the beginning of the New Year." I thought about it, and realized what he was implying.

"You don't mean." Troy shushed me and took both of my hands in his.

"Gabriella, I can still remember the first time I laid eyes on you. You were so beautiful; you caught my attention right away. You were an angel, brought to me from heaven, and I knew right then, that you would become an important part of my life." Tears were beginning to stream down my cheeks. He couldn't be doing what I thought he was.

"Soon… we started dating. And let me tell you, that was the most joyous experience of my life. Never had I felt so complete when I was with another person. You were my other half, Gabriella. I don't know how I managed to go on without you before, because you have become such an important part of my life." He grabbed my hand, kissing it gently, before getting down on one knee, one hand reaching into his coat pocket. More tears streamed down my face.

"Gabriella Montez, I love you. I love you more that you could ever know. You are the most important thing to me, and I can honestly say that I would not be able to survive without you. And so, I ask you this question today." He sighed, and I could tell how nervous Troy must have been. He was being so strong, so romantic.

"Gabriella, would you do me the honour of becoming my wife?" I was stunned. I had expected this to happen when he had started his speech, but hearing him say those words left me speechless. Of course I wanted to marry him, but for some reason by body wasn't responding.

"Gabriella?" He asked nervously.

"Yes." I whispered.

"What?" He asked.

"YES!" I screamed, wrapping my arms around his shoulders. He spun me around in the air, holding me in his arms. When he finally put me down, he looked me straight in the eyes, and gave me a kiss. The bell chimed, signaling midnight.

"Happy New Year Gabriella." He said.

"Happy New Year, Fiancé." I replied, and Troy's smile widened.

"You sure about this?"

"Never have I been more sure about something in my life. I love you so much Troy Bolton, and you have no idea what an impact you have made on my life as well. I don't know where I would be without you, and I can honestly say that I am honored to be called your fiancée!" He pulled me close to him, hugging me tightly. Soon after, we headed back into the main room, where I immediately ran to Taylor to tell her the news. After their congratulations, and many more from the countless others in the room, Troy and I headed back to the balcony. He held me in his arms as we looked at the night sky above us. All of the stars were shining so brightly.

A shooting star flew across the sky.

"Make a wish." I whispered to Troy, and I made one as well. I wished that I would spend a happy, long life with Troy.

And I knew that this was one wish that was going to come true.

When we first met, we were the most timid of people, awkward around one another. He was a jock, and I a brainiac. Total opposites.

However, we overcame the social barrier and got together, which soon became the happiest moment of my life.

When we had our first fight that summer, somewhere deep inside I knew that it was just a little rough patch, necessary to show us how strong our relationship truly is. And, it did just that.

When we got back together, we were stronger than ever, more cautious of what it was that would annoy the other, and we would just be ourselves. We headed back into Senior Year hand-in-hand, and continued that way throughout our last year of high school.

When the summer came, we were so happy to be spending that time together. I couldn't fathom the idea of not spending every single second of the day with Troy over the summer, but Fate had other plans for us.

Then came the nightmare of our relationship. The one thing that could have drawn our relationship to a close.

Daniel.

That was probably the toughest time that I have had in my life, and the time spend after those terrible days was ever more horrid. Reminiscing on the past, thinking that it was my entire fault, blaming myself for causing the hurt that Troy felt.

But, again, we overcame this. We successfully defeated Daniel, and were brought back together, like we were supposed to be. Daniel haunted me for a long time after that, but I finally got over him. Those shadows in my closet had been thrown out, never to return.

But Troy, he was what kept me together the entire time. Without him, my life would have turned out much differently. I would have probably remained an un-popular nerd, no friend at school, and been bullied for the remained of my high school, and probably university, life. I would have never made such cherished friendships as I have made over the past years. And most importantly.

I would have never dated Troy.

He was the most important thing in my life, and I learned something valuable this summer.

Though I had experienced a Summer Camp Nightmare, I learned something more important than that.

That when you have a strong love with someone, you can overcome anything.

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AN: What do you think? Did you like the story? Please, tell me honestly if you like how I ended it off. Again, the more reviews, the sooner that the epilogue will be up.


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