The next morning, Maria came over to the Bolton's and woke Gabriella up at 6 telling her she had to fly to Washington for a business trip and that she would be back in 3 days. Gabriella soon fell asleep again.

At 10:30, Troyella was pulled from their sleep to Gabriella's phone ringing.

"Whoever this is better have a good reason for waking me up." Gabriella said annoyed. Troy calmed her by putting his face in the crook of her neck and placing light kisses on it. Gabriella sighed blissfully.

"Jeez, calm down Gabs. I was just calling to see what the plans are for tonight. And its 10:30, you should be awake by now." Sharpays voice came thru the phone.

"Um… come around 5. Call the rest of the gang and let them know. K? bye." Gabriella hung up.

"How about today, until the rest of the gang comes, we just relax and hang out. I did buy you something that we have to go pick up. So why don't we do that now, and then we can relax for the rest of the day." Troy told her.

"Troy… didn't have to get me anything. And when did you have time to go get me anything?" She asked

"I got here around 2 in the afternoon the day before I came to school. And also I had time while you were getting ready. I didn't know you lived here when we arrived, so I got it last night." He explained. "But let's get up so we can go."

An hour later, they were in the car heading to where they would pick up Gabriella's gift.

"Troy, why are we at a house?" Gabi asked.

"This is where your gift is. Now, no more questions. Let's go." Troy said. He got out and jogged over to Gabriella's side and opened her door.

"Thank you." She said softly. They intertwined their hands and went up to the door and knocked.

A woman that looked about late 30s early 40s answered the door.

"Troy! I've been expecting you. And you must be Gabriella. The amazing girl he was talking about. Nice you meet you. Come on in." She said.

"Hi Anna. Thanks for letting us come pick one up today." Troy said.

"Oh, it's no problem. I'm not doing anything today anyways." Anna replied.

"Pick what up?" Gabriella asked Troy. "I'm so confused" she added to herself.

They went through a pair of sliding doors and went outback. When Gabriella looked, she saw 5 little teacup Chihuahuas.

She squealed. "Oh my god, no way. Troy, you got me a puppy?!" she asked excitedly.



"Yes I did. But you get to pick it out. Even though I have a feeling I know which one you are going to pick." Troy told her cheekily.

"Oh really? I bet you don't!" she childishly said.

He went over and whispered which one he thought she'd get into Anna's ear.

"Okay. Pick." He instructed.

She went over and sat down on the grass. All of the puppies came running over to her and started jumping on her. She giggled and Troy smiled when he heard it.

'Wow, he loves her a lot. She just giggles and he looks at her like she is the only person in the world.' Anna thought.

The youngest and smallest puppy jumped on her and started trying to like her face and she squealed again and started playing with him/her. Troy and Anna shared a look.

"Troy! Look. It's so cute. Is this a girl or a boy?" she asked Anna.

"Girl. The youngest and smallest." Anna answered.

"Oh my god! Look, her nails are painted pink!" Gabriella gushed. "Troy, I want her. She's perfect for me. For us!"

"And, it looks like I won the bet." Troy stated. "I hope you know what my prize is. And I should be getting it tonight." He added more quietly so only Gabriella could here.

"Troy!" She hit his chest playfully.

"What? I'm just letting you know." Troy said rubbing where she hit him.

"By the way, not tonight. We are having the gang sleep over." She reminded him.

"Crap. Then when we get home." Troy decided. Anna was watching in amusement.

"We'll see." She teased.

"Oh really now? You sure about that?" he asked walking closer to her.

"Yes. I'm sure." She said with uncertainly backing away. She set the puppy down cause she didn't know what he was going to do.

"Well then. I think I am going to have to do something to change your mind." He ran after.

Gabriella screamed and ran. Troy, being the fast runner and fit person that he is, caught up with her easily. He wrapped his arms around her waist, lifted her up and twirled her around.

"Ahhh! Troy!" She laughed.



He set her down and she turned in his arms to face her. Their smiles faded as they stared deeply into each other's eyes. They leaned in slowly and met in a soft, sweet, loving, and passionate kiss. Troy's tongue grazed her lips asking for an entrance. She gladly grant him access. They pulled away and rested their foreheads against each other and smiled softly.

"I love you Brie." Troy whispered.

"I love you too Troy." She whispered back.

There moment was broken by the puppy Gabriella fell in love with whining because it wasn't getting any attention. Everyone laughed.

Gabriella bent down and picked her up. "I want her. She is the one I choose."(Picture in profile of Puppy)

"Okay. Then she is the one we will get." Troy told her. "So, how much is she?"

"For you guys, I'll give you a deal. 50 dollars." Anna replied. Troy took his wallet out and gave her 50 dollars.

Troy went up behind Gabriella and wrapped his arms around her waist.

"What are you going to name her?" he asked.

"Lilly. I want to name her Lilly." She said immediately. Her vision blurred

"Lilly Montez. It's perfect." He told her thinking she might want to use her old last name as he brought her to his chest trying to calm her.

"No. Lilly Bolton. She's ours." She let out a sob and Troy tightened his grip on her and ran his hand through her hair. Troy let her cry knowing she needed to get it out. He just held her tight trying to comfort her.

Meanwhile, Anna was a little away from them wondering why she was crying.

Gabriella's tears stopped about 5 minutes later.

"Thank you so much Anna. I love her. She is perfect." Gabriella told her older women.

"You're welcome. You guys are the perfect owners for her." Anna replied and hugged her.

"Thank you Anna. We will bring her over sometime so you can see her." Troy said as they retreated out the door.

"Thank you so much Troy. Your amazing. I love her. And I love you." Gabriella leaned across the seat and pecked him.

"I love you too. Now, let's go to the pet store." They pulled away.



Troy and Gabriella arrived home at Gabriella's forty-five minutes later.. They had puppy food, bowls, treats, a crate, a brush, and pee pads. They also bought a pink bed for her to sleep in, and a purple leash & harness (a harness as a collar but it goes around their neck, back, and under their arms.) They bought some tennis balls & squeaky toys for Lilly to play with. They also bought her a few outfits that she could wear. They picked up some shampoo and conditioner too so they could keep her clean. Gabriella was really excited that Troy let her spoil her.

"Troy, you asked my mom right? I mean about Lilly?" Gabriella asked.

"Of course I did. Now, let's settle her in so you can give me my prize for winning." Troy told her winking.

Troy and Gabriella spent the day watching movies, talking, and being cute, and making passionate love.

At 4, they decided they should get up and shower.

"I cannot believe we just had sex 14 times in two hours. I think that's a new record." Gabriella commented.

"You got that right." Troy said coming up behind her and wrapping his arms around her waist. "And we didn't have sex, we made love baby." He added whispering in her ear. Gabriella giggled.

They took a shower together, and while they were at it, had sex again. So make that 15. Gabriella put her hair up into a side ponytail. She had a Troy's sweatpants on and his Wildcat jersey. His dad had given it to him since he was going to be on the team. Troy had on a pair of his basketball shorts and a blue t-shirt that had the word Patriots written on it and it really brought out his eyes. And when I say really, I mean REALLY.

When he turned around and faced Gabriella after getting his clothes on, Gabriella gasped and walked up to his wrapping her arms around his neck and looked up at him.

"I love your eyes." She said in a soft voice.

"And I love your eyes. But I love you more." He replied in the same tone and kissed her.

The doorbell rang and they went downstairs and opened it.

"Hi Troyella." Sharpay said entering the house.

Suddenly, Lilly came running in and started jumping on Gabriella's leg wanting to be held. Gabriella picked her up.

"Oh my god! You got a puppy!" Sharpay exclaimed

"Yeah. Troy got her for me today." Gabriella said handing her to Sharpay. "Her name Lilly." She added shakily. Only Taylor picked up on this. Troy, also noticing, wrapped his arms around her and pulled her closer to him. She leaned against him resting her head on his shoulder.



"She is so cute. You are so lucky!"Taylor said.

"Wait. Troyella?" Troy and Gabi said together.

"It's your names put together. She thought of it on the way over." Taylor told them.

They all went into the living room and sat down, Sharpay still holding Lilly. But Lilly wiggled out of her hands, and ran over to Gabriella and Troy trying to jump up on the couch. Gabi picked her up and since she was leaning up against Troy, Lilly climbed up and rested right between them and fell asleep on their chest. The girls awed.

"Drinks anyone?" Troy asked.

"Oh, we'll get out own. You wouldn't be able to carry every ones in here. And you don't want to disturb Lilly." Taylor told.

Once they were back in the living room with their drinks, and the chips Chad brought, Sharpay said,

"Let the sleep over begin!"