Chapter 17 - Kelsi Neilson
It had been a long week for everyone. It was Friday, which meant all the Parents' Nights had ended. Thankfully. It had been hard work!
Gabriella sat at her desk as the last of her students came in from break. They were very hyper at the moment, since it was the last day before the Christmas Holidays. As the class settled down Gabriella's mind wondered.
She was thinking about Troy. Oh how he looked at her the other day, with those eyes, which she could see were full of love. She loved him. She really did! But she couldn't seem to give in to him, and let go of what he did...
"Miss, dont we have that thing this period"
"Yes we do, if everyone can make their way down to the gym hall now please"
As it was the last day before the holidays, the school had organised for a singing tutor to come in and sing Christmas Carols. The whole school was excited, especially the drama queens.
They made their way down to the gym hall, and got into their seats. People started to hand out the song booklets, and finding that there was not enough for the class, she made her way to the singing coach.
"Hi, we dont have enough-- Kelsi?"
"Gabriella?!"
They hugged, while everyone in the hall stared.
"Oh, Kels, Its been so long"
"I know, I haven't kept up with anyone!"
Gabriella's eyes drifted to the door, Troy's class were coming in.
"Wait one second!"
Gabriella quickly walked to the exit and grabbed a hold of Troy's arm.
"Ouch"
"Oh, shush" You have got to see this"
"With the pain i'm going through it better be good!"
Gabriella trailed into the middle of the floor, where Kelsi was. Troy recognised her instantly.
"Kelsi"
"Troy!"
Gabriella watched on and a smile spread across her face.
"OMG! Its like a reunion!"
They laughed together and talked like old times, while everyone else got into their seats.
"Miss! The booklets?"
"Coming!"
Gabriella grabbed some booklets off the stand and said farewell to Kelsi and Troy, saying that they had to all meet up some time. They agreed. Gabriella rushed off with the books.
----------
"Its great to see you Troy, how have to been?"
"Oh alright"
"I didn't know you two went into the same profession!" Kelsi pointed to Gabriella.
"It was quite a shock when i found out" Sadness filled his eyes.
"Ah, I guess the past hurts right"
"It does"
"Well, anyways, you still singing?"
Troy's eyes shot up to Kelsi, and then to Gabriella.
"Can you help me with something?" Troy asked.
----------
The lights dimmed slowly, and everyone clapped as Mr Matsui (i know i cant spell it) walked onto the stage.
"Hello All, Its great to see you all looking so good before the holidays. This year has been a great year for East High, and Im sure after the holidays will be just as good!"
Troy and Gabriella glanced at each other, thinking the same thing; he always says this!
"Without further ado, here is your singing coach Kelsi Neilson!"
Everyone clapped as Kelsi took the microphone.
"Thank you everyone. Well, already ive met some familiar faces who have great voices, and I know some of you in here will be the next big things! Well, anyway, as a special treat, we have 2 teachers to sing to you as a kinda introduction to the course. Only one of them knows this, so hopefully the other will co-operate!"
Kelsi stood away from the microphone, and Gabriella scanned the room, looking for the singer. Troy got up from his seat, and looked Gabriella's way.
"This cannot be happening" she said under her breath.
Kelsi approached her with hopeful eyes, "Please sing - Troy really wants you to", Kelsi handed her a microphone and walked away to the piano where a familiar tume started to play. Troy's eyes locked with Gabriella's as he started to sing-
(I know this song isn't Zac & Vanessa, and its not even in HSM, but just play along, and the male and female bits are a bitty different coz i made to relate to the story... BoldTroy,ItalicsGabi, UnderlineBoth)
Lately I've been thinking About the things that we've been through
And I don't know if I'd be here,
If not for you
Troy looked at Gabriella, and sighed in relief as she started to sing.
I had to take a little time
To try to work things out
Gabriella stood up from her seat, and the spotlight shone on her.
And You should know that I have never meant
To let you down
Cause I, I
Wanna tell you that I'm sorry
And I, I
They started to sing together in unison, and gradually started to walk to each other. (think Everyday)
Even when I'm not giving enough
And I'm taking too much
You're still there for me
Even when I got nothing at all
And I'm ready to fall
You're still there for me
There for me, There for me
Even when I can't be there for you
You're always there for me
They reached at each other and smiled, the last time they had sang together was in High School, and it made Gabriella happy that they were doing it again.
Sometimes I know I can be
So hard to understand (It's ok)
Even when I'm lost
You show me who I really am
Troy took Gabriella hand and squeezed it.
Life with me hasn't always been an easy ride
But because of you
I've learned
To lose my selfish pride
Cause I, I
Wanna tell you that I'm sorry
And I, I
They took each others hands and sang together, forgetting all the people looking their way.
Even when I'm not giving enough
And I'm taking too much
You're still there for me
Even when I got nothing at all
And I'm ready to fall
You're still there for me
There for me, There for me
Even when I can't be there for you
Oh you're always there for me yeah
The musical beats washed through their brain as the started to move to the music and the audience clapped along.
Oh no it's love
Ooooouuhhh (Oooohhh)
It must be love
Ooohhh
It's gotta be real love
(It's gotta be real love)
Both thought together at that moment, it was real love.
Even when I'm not giving enough
And I'm taking too much
You're still there for me
Even when I got nothing at all
And I'm ready to fall
You're still there for me
There for me, There for me
They moved closer together to end the song, hands still touching, eyes closed.
Even when I can't be there for you
(When I can't be there)
Even when I can't be there for you
You're always there for me
Clapping erupted in the hall, people wolf whistling as well. Troy and Gabriella laughed together and bowed, hands still entwined. They left their microphones, and Gabriella's eyes told Troy to come out of the hall. He followed her through the doors and closed them.
When the doors were closed, Gabriella's mouth immediately covered Troy's, and he smiled through the kiss. She was his.
"Have I proved my love"
"Most definitely!"
They kissed again.
"I love you" Gabriella whispered
"I love you too" replied Troy
They stood, holding each other, never wanting to let go.
Yippee! Troyella is Love again! I loved this chappy - I had a blast writing it! I hope you all enjoy reading it and approve of what its like. I know they dont sing that song, but I listened to it and the words made me think of this story!
Don't worry, this isn't the end, although we are near it, maybe 5 or 6 chapters left.
R&R :)