I began to open the front door and immediately I was hit with a blast of music. Pop music. Which meant, Kayla chose the music and Sam wanted to practically kill himself. I walked toward the back and the back door was wide open and I saw Sam and Kayla dancing together and Troy was on the basketball court shooting hoops. I looked to the side and saw Lucille and Jack sipping lemonade. I couldn't help but smile. Everyone was so happy.

"GABI!" Kayla screamed, as she turned off the iHome that was blasting and running toward me and hugging me, "Where have you been? Troy has been really annoyed. He won't talk to anybody." She whispered.

"I was with Luke at Starbucks. Troy knew that. I told him and he said he was okay with it. I mean, no he didn't sound like he was okay with it, but if he was so bothered by it, he should have told me." I said softly, "Right?"

Kayla's tense look began to soften and she gave me a small smile, "Gabs, it is Troy. You can't expect him to tell you. You have to talk to him too. And since you did talk to Luke and go with him for coffee, I'm sure Troy wanted to make sure that you knew he wasn't…jealous." Kayla shrugged, but still giving me a look that made me feel guilty.

I looked over to Troy who had just made a shot. He wiped his forehead and then looked toward me. He looked like he gave me a sad smile and then went back to shooting baskets. "Don't worry about Troy, Gabs. If anything, he's just blowing off steam. He can't be so angry that he'd stop talking to you for the rest of the night. He's not like that." Kayla said, "Just let him cool down."

I sighed, angrily. "Why should I let him cool down when he's the one getting jealous of something that isn't a threat? It's not like I'm cheating on him! He's over reacting and being very irrational." I whisper-yelled and Kayla rolled her eyes in response.

"Because it's Troy! He was telling Sam that he did love you. Sam said that he was positive he was being absolutely one-hundred percent sincere. He also said, that Troy said that he was very cautious with you. He doesn't want to hurt you but at the same time he doesn't want to get hurt either. Troy said that you were his first love." Kayla looked at me directly in the eye.

I nodded, showing that I understood. "But-"

"No buts missy; just let him cool down and you can cool down too. I don't want to see you guys fighting again. It isn't fun and neither of you need it because we all know that you guys need each other." Kayla said.

"I know," I said with a huff, "I'm just going to do my homework. It's getting late and I'm tired."

Kayla gave me a small nod and with that, I was gone. I walked back into the house and ran upstairs to my room. I threw my bag on my bed and did the same with my body. I was so sick of this stupid drama with Troy. I was sick of trying to make sure that I wasn't doing anything to bother him. I can have friends, can't I? And even if Luke did like me, which he doesn't, then I wouldn't give into him. Troy is, and always will be my boyfriend. I wish he's understand that though.

I grabbed my laptop from my desk and set it on my lap, then logged in.

OrignalNewYorker wants to add you as a friend, do you accept?

I stared at the screen. Who the heck was that? I began typing…

NewYorkGurl17: who is this?

OriginalNewYorker: Oh, hey. I didn't expect you to get on.

NewYorkGurl17: Ok…I will ask again. Who is this?

OriginalNewYorker: Sorry. I didn't want to seem like a creep. This is Luke. Zak was nice and gave me your screen-name.

NewYorkGurl17: Oh! Hey!

OriginalNewYorker: Yeah…sorry about that. So, what's up?

NewYorkGurl17: Honestly?

OriginalNewYorker: No. I want you to lie to me. ;) "I love the way you lie!"

NewYorkGurl17: Very funny. And that song is barely relevant. At all.

OriginalNewYorker: I know, I know. I just felt like quoting it. And yes, I want you to answer honestly.

NewYorkGurl17: Okay. I'm angry and aggravated. Other than that, I'm as happy as a clown.

OriginalNewYorker: If I told you I was afraid of clowns, you wouldn't be bothered would you? Oh and why are angry and aggravated?

NewYorkGurl17: You just told me and I'm not bothered. And Troy was angry with me because I went out with you for coffee and he seems to think it was something more than what we had intended. He gets very jealous, very easily.

OriginalNewYorker: I'm sorry. Look, if you want me to clear things up with Troy, I will. I didn't mean to get you guys fighting.

NewYorkGurl17: Oh no, don't worry about it. It wasn't your fault. It's not like you were asking me out. He and I will talk about it later.

OriginalNewYorker: Okay…well I'm sorry about all that. If you ever need anything you can talk to me.

NewYorkGurl17: thanks, that means a lot.

Bolton21 has logged on

Great. That's just great.

OriginalNewYorker: No problem.

NewYorkGurl17: So, what are you up to?

There was absolute no way I was going to talk Troy. Nope. No way!

OriginalNewYorker: Well I logged on to look some stuff up for English, but then I ended up logging on instead and now I'm talking to you.

NewYorkGurl17: Oh well…everyone does that.

Bolton21 has sent you a message

I stared at the window. I couldn't decide what to do. I sighed, then decided that I might as well talk to him. If I didn't, then he'd be mad. I clicked on the tab.

Bolton21: hey

NewYorkGurl17: hey.

Bolton21: whyd you go back inside?

NewYorkGurl17: because I was tired and I wanted to do my homework.

Bolton21: and it had nothing to do with me?

OriginalNewYorker has sent you a message

I clicked on that tab.

OrignalNewYorker: So, did you fix things with Troy?

NewYorkGurl17: kind of. Okay. That's a lie. No. He just sent me a message.

OriginalNewYorker: And?

NewYorkGurl17: And nothing. Nothing really has happened…so far.

OriginalNewYorker: Oh. Okay. And sorry if I'm invading your personal life.

NewYorkGurl17: Oh don't worry about it! You're not invading!

OriginalNewYorker: Oh well that's good! Phew!

NewYorkGurl17: Haha…

Bolton21 has sent you a message

I sighed and clicked on that tab.

Bolton21: I'll take that as a yes.

Again, I sighed. Why does have to come to conclusion? I guess I might as well be honest with him…

NewYorkGurl17: It's a kind of. And I was talking to Luke so that's why I'm not replying quickly. Sorry…

Bolton21: of course you are.

NewYorkGurl17: What's that supposed to mean?

Bolton21: It means I'm not surprised.

I growled, then clicking on the home tab. I clicked on the status bar and began typing: "Boys are a pain."

OriginalNewYorker has sent you a message

I'm getting sick of switching conversations…

OriginalNewYorker: I'm guessing Troy is…um, how do I say this nicely without bothering you?

NewYorkGurl17: An asshole? Yeah. You're right.

OriginalNewYorker: Those are some harsh words. That bad?

NewYorkGurl17: Yes.

I switched tabs, remembering that I was probably supposed to reply to Troy's little reply or else he'd get all paranoid and get angrier with me. And it's not fun.

NewYorkGurl17: Of course you aren't. Anyway, Troy, I don't want to talk anymore. So I'll talk to you later.

Bolton21: No. What you mean is you don't want to talk to me anymore. And personally, Gabs, I think we need to talk about this thing.

NewYorkGurl17: WHAT THING?

Bolton21: You know WHAT THING!

NewYorkGurl17: Actually. I don't.

Bolton21: Yes you do.

NewYorkGurl17: I know what thing it is. But this 'thing' isn't a big deal.

Bolton21: Well that's your opinion.

NewYorkGurl17: Why don't you just say his name? HUH?

Bolton21: I can't technically say it. So…there.

NewYorkGurl17: Bye Troy.

I switched tabs quickly.

NewYorkGurl17: Hey. Um…I'm gonna get off because Troy is kind of bothering me so I'll talk to you later. I'm sorry I have to go because he's being a pain but we can talk tomorrow. See you! Oh…and thanks for the chat and stuff. It was nice.

OriginalNewYorker: No problemo. Sorry about your boy problems. ;) see you tomorrow.

I logged off before Troy could even say anything that would make me matter. Not that, that was probably possible, but I was already infuriated. I got up, then locked my door before Troy could come in and wanting to talk to me.

I grabbed my bag and got out my Calc book and turned to the page that was assigned to us as that lovely thing called homework. I grabbed a pencil and started working on it, but before I could even write the date on my homework there was a knock. "Who is it?" I said, pretty sure I knew who it was.

"Sam."

"Good try Troy." I rolled my eyes. That was little plan? Wow. Mischievous.

"Gabi, we need to talk. I don't care if you want to talk. I do and if we don't talk about it, I doubt we'll be able to fix it."

"Well if we talk when I'm not ready then we DEFINITELY will not be able to fix it."

"It's not about one of us Gabs. It's about both of us."

"And lemme tell you Troy. We're BOTH overreacting and it's not good." I said, opening the door, because I was sick of talking through a door.

"I know. And I'm sorry." He whispered, pulling me into a hug, "But I don't like this Luke guy. He seems like he's up to know good and I don't want to think that. You like him as a friend and I know that but this little part of my mind wants me to think differently because of every other girl that I've dated."

"Troy-"

"And I know you're nowhere near any of the girls I've dated but…I'm cautious. I'm sorry. I really am." Troy said, "I feel like a total idiot. And I am an idiot and I keep saying sorry to you and it's not cool, but I can't help it! It's like this built in reactions that has been tattooed into my brain!"

Troy looked at me and I could see that his eyes were red and they looked like he had been crying. "Troy, it's okay, I just...can't keep doing this. I'm getting sick of all this drama. Y'know? Back at home, I never had this drama. I never had this trouble with boys. Well, part of it is because I didn't have a boy, but I still didn't have this much trouble even when I liked a guy. I just think maybe it might be safe if we-"

"Please don't say take a break." Troy said.

"I think we should take a break Troy. We both seem to be overreacting and I don't like it." I sighed.

Troy looked away from me and sighed. "Fine."

Troy walked away and went to his room and practically slammed the door shut so hard that I could feel it in my soul and it hurt. A lot. "What was that?" Sam said from the downstairs.

I just stared at him and I could feel tears begin to blur my vision. Sam ran up the stairs and pulled into my stairs. "It's my fault. He's angry with me and I know I shouldn't have suggested it but I think it's the best way to get things back to where they were. That way we both can realize what we mean to each other." I cried, hoping that I didn't totally ruin everything I had with Troy.

"Do what Gabs?" Sam said, hugging me tightly.

"I told him we should go on a break for a little while and he stormed off." I said, finally falling from Sam's arms and leaning against the wall, bringing my knees to my chest.

Sam looked at me sympathetically and sat down next to me. "Well that's his loss. And maybe you're right. You guys need a break from eachother."

"Yeah. Maybe."

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I hoped you guys enjoyed the chapter and once again, I'm deeply sorry for the late update as always.

Dasher21: …Hm. Well I think both you and papagina21 need to understand writing isn't my life. That's all. And I know that sounds really rude but it's true. I'm glad you liked it though and I am sorry I can't write more. Writing does mean a lot to me but it's not my life and I can't focus on it as much as you guys wish I could. Sorry. Thanks for the review though.

Papagina21: If you're bothered by my lack of updating then stop reading it or something. I don't mind and again, I know I sound rude but you guys need to understand writing isn't my life. I am dedicated but I don't think you understand that this writer also has a social life and a school life that I need to commit to as well. Some people don't even update for a year so don't tell me I don't deserve my review. I personally think that was a little a rude and I offended by it. I will update when I can and I can't promise anything and if you think you don't like it then stop getting alerts and read an author's work who can update every week. Sorry if you think I'm coming off strong but I was offended by your review. And I also write other stories too on fictionpress so it's not just this story all the time.

Hay its mar-ay: I can't say that I don't understand why you're cautious of Luke. Most people are. Hah! And after reading your review it brought a smile to my face after reading the other ones after yours because they weren't very understanding about why I can't update. And I do want to update! I really do, but I can't and sometimes I just don't have the energy to write. But thank you so much for your support! It means a lot!

x-TammieBaybii-x: Well…it's Troy. Whadya expect? Haha! But…I'm glad you liked it! Thanks for the review!

Zac is my life: Hahahahaha! Your review definitely made me laugh. And actually, my cousins are morning people. They like to wake up at like 6-8 almost every morning, even during the summers. And don't worry about Luke. Or do. I don't know. I can't spoil it at all. Hehe. But I'm glad you like it! And hahaha…well Zac Efron is pretty cool. ;) Thanks for reviewing!

Sara: They will. But they just need to fix things. Y'know? Thanks for reviewing!

Zanessatroyella2013: Well I think this chapter just answered that question. Heh. Thanks for the review!

XxBabiiGurlxX: …I guess you'll find out. Thanks for the review!

Pumpkinking5: It's true. Troy is clueless, but then again, it seems like all boys are. I seem to keep forgetting that personally and then I end up regretting the fact that I even talk to boys. Blegh. Anyways, as always, thanks for review!

Ally: He is. Obviously. Haha! Thanks for the review!

Zanessastories1225788: Hahaha well it's okay. It's kind of stuck with me too now. Oddly enough. But honestly, I think after too many chapter replies and people continue to review, I get to the point where I remember things. And oh. Well sheesh is a fun word to say and use but hey, maybe you can make it a trend? Who knows? And I heard about Zanessa but I don't think it matters. Whatever you think works for you. Thanks for reviewing!

Teamedwardakazanessarules101: I'm glad you liked it! Thanks for reviewing!

Okay..normally I'd end it here. But…I have a little author's rant for all ya'lls and most of you seem to be very nice about it but I got two reviews that didn't like my uh…updating. One in particular and I know this is really rude, but you guys definitely need to remember I have to focus on other things. I do enjoy writing this story and everything else in between but I can't be writing every week when school is more important. I'm sorry if it bothers you and to be honest, it bothers me too but I can't change school or my inspiring moments. We just need to be patient together. Thanks to those who do understand fully back me up! Sorry about my long rant!