The next day (Sunday) Troy had his other surgery. Coach Bolton sent out a mass text to his team letting them know what had happened. It was Sunday night and Jack finally went home. He spent the day with Troy giving him some company. Troy never heard from Chad, even when he texted him. Jack was going to work tomorrow since Troy has a day off from surgery. He was a science teacher at East High and also the basketball coach. Lauren is going to stay with Troy tomorrow before she went to the office. Troy wanted them both to go home and get some rest, since there is no use to them sleeping in an uncomfortable chair.

The next day at basketball practice…

Jack: "Alright guys, I know you got my text. Troy will be out for a while but do not let that affect our abilty to play our best. We are still in this to win it! I need 110% from every single one of you guys. Now let's get in a good practice and if ya'll want I am sure Troy is up for some visitors after. Now lets go!"

Chad: "WHAT TEAM?"

Team:"WILDCATS!"

Chad: "WHAT TEAM?"

Team:"WILDCATS!

Chad: "WHAT TEAM?"

Team:"WILDCATS! WILDCATS GETCHA HEAD IN THE GAME!"

The team put in a good two and a half hour practice. While showering the team was talking about ordering pizza and going to see Troy.

Jason: "Chad are you coming?"

Chad: "No"

And he slammed his locker shut and started to walk out of the locker room. The team just stood there looking at each other not knowing Chad was with Troy when it happened.

Trevor: "What is his deal? They are best friends."

Zeke: "Chad thinks it is his fault for Troy being hurt because he made him turn around and go get his hat. He feels guilty."

There were silent whispers among the team the rest of the time.

As Chad was walking out of the locker room Coach Bolton stopped him.

Jack: "Chad can you please come to my office for a second?"

Chad: "I can't I have to be somewhere."

Jack: "Your couch isn't going anywhere I know you have nothing to do."

'Dang it' Chad thought and went and sat in Coach's office.

Jack: "Chad, you need to snap out of this. You need to stop feeling sorry for yourself and be there for your friend when he needs you the most. You have no reason to feel guilty it was an accident. No one blames you at all."

Chad just sat there in the chair looking at the floor. It was his fault. He put his friend in a hospital bed just because he dropped a stupid hat.

Jack: "Chad…"

With that Chad stood up and stormed out of Jack's office. There was nothing Jack could do or say but let him figure it out on his own.

At the hospital…

Troy layed there looking at the pale walls, he was so bored. He was kind of upset since he didn't get to see Gabriella yesterday. Chad texted everyone saying him and Troy couldn't make it to the bonfire, family reasons was the excuse he told Gabi as well. Troy texted Gabi today but no reponse, he wondered if she had heard what had happened. Gabi moved to East High the second week of school and the first time Troy layed eyes on her he felt his heart skip a beat. He showed Gabi around, got her number and hung out frequently since then. They had strong connection that everyone noticed. They still haven't kissed but have been pretty close at times. He was going to ask her to be his girlfriend at the bonfire Saturday, but that opportunity flew out the window real quick. All of the sudden his phone went off.

Gabi: "Hey! Sorry I was in decathlon practice we just got out. Are you sick? I didn't see you at school today. Are you okay…you know with your family problems?"

Troy: "It's ok, no worries. How was practice? Well I am not exactly sick, I was in an accident Saturday, I am in the hospital and this was my family problem lol." (trying to lighten the mood).

Gabi: "It was good, really long though. An accident? How long will you be in there?"

Troy: "I have no idea. A good 2 weeks I assume. I messed up my leg pretty bad."

Gabi: "2 weeks? Awe I hope you feel better."

Troy: "Thanks. I have only been here for a day and I am already bored to tears :'( See? Lol

Gabi:" Lol well if you want I can come see you tomorrow after school? If you want some company?"

Troy: "That would be awesome."

Gabi: 'Ok I will be there at 3:30 then!"

They texted some more, talked about school and other things. Every time Troy talked to her he always had the biggest smile on his face he couldn't wipe off. He was sitting there texting her when he heard a big roar coming down the hallway. He sat up and his door soon busted open with his teammates piling into the room making a bunch of noise. Troy was surprised and became happy and started greeting everybody. (The hand shake all the guys do when they see each other)

Zeke: "Yo, yo, yo what is up man how are you feeling?"

Jason: "yeah man how are you feelin?

Rob: "We brought pizza!"

Troy: "Ha sweet! I am starving! I am doing ok, kind of in pain but it is whatever. I am so glad you guys are here. I am going stir crazy in this room."

They started passing out the pizza and started making small talk. Troy was talking to Zeke and Jason.

Troy: "Have you talked to Chad?"

Zeke: "Yeah but he still won't come around. Your dad tried talking him after practice but he just stormed out. We asked him if wanted to come and he said 'no'"

Troy: "I don't get it but whatever all I can do is try."

Jason: "Yeah man don't worry about it. I know he has some common sense hidden under his big puffy hair somewhere."

The team stayed for a good hour. Troy felt good knowing he still had the team behind him even though he can't play right now. After the team left he started not to feel good, his knee started to hurt real bad and it felt like it was on fire. He had another surgery in the morning to get more gravel out. He called in the nurse to give him some pain medication that soon knocked him out.

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Thanks for review it means a lot. I am trying my best for everything to make since! Let me know what ya'll think! I am going back to fix the other chapters. I am going to put more Troy and Gabi in there. The next will have when Gabby is at the hospital with Troy. I will try and think of something cute. Hope ya'll enjoyed.