Love in the End Zone
Chapter 8
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A.N: Sorry that I haven't updated in a while. I'm going to put up this chapter and chapter 9 today. Hope you enjoy. There's a lot of drama in these two chapters but stick with me. Thanks!
It was Friday, the day of the big first game and the party, everyone was wearing red and white. All the football players were wearing their jerseys and their girlfriends all made shirts with their boyfriend's numbers on the back. Nick and Gabriella were hanging out by the locker room when Troy walked up. "Hey Brie, Nick." "Hey Troy," Gabriella pulled away from Nick and hugged Troy. Troy leaned down to whisper in her ear, "We need to hang out this weekend." Gabriella nodded, "We will I promise." Troy smiled, "I'm holding you to that," Gabriella giggled and kissed his cheek, "Good luck tonight, Troy, I'll see you at the party." Troy nodded and went into the locker room. Gabriella turned and frowned at the flash of anger that crossed her boyfriend's face, "Why do you hang out with him Gabs?" "Because he's my best friend, Nick. Why does he bother you so much?" "Because Gabs the way you act around each other, its like you're together." "Nick, don't worry so much we aren't together. It could never happen." Gabriella bit her lip as she thought to herself, "I wish it would though." She kissed Nick softly, "You should get in there, I'll see you after the game." He kissed her cheek and nodded, "I'll see you then." Gabriella walked to the bleachers, and Nick went inside the locker room and talked to come of his North High friends.
The seconds were running down and the football player ran across the 10 yard line then made the touchdown, quarter back Troy Bolton just won the game for East High. He was put up on the other players' shoulders, but he only looked to one person, and smiled when he saw her smiling back. Gabriella was jumping up and down cheering with the crowd and smiled when she caught Troy's eye. She felt bad because she should have been watching Nick, but her eyes always stayed on Troy. She followed the rest of the girlfriends to the locker room and waited for the team. When she saw Nick she hugged him tightly, "Congratulations, Nick you did great." "Thanks, babe we should get going." "Hold on I want to see Troy first." Nick rolled his eyes, "Gabs, you will see him at the party, lets go." "No, I'll meet you at the car." Nick felt his fists clench and walked off punching a locker as he went. Gabriella stood there scared watching him go. Then she turned and saw Troy coming out of the locker room. She ran to him and hugged him tightly, he laughed and picked her up holding her close. "You did amazing Wildcat, I'm so proud of you." Troy set her down but kept her close as he buried his face into her hair, "Thanks Brie I'm glad you were here." Gabriella and Troy talked together to the parking lot. Troy had his arm around her shoulders and Gabriella had her arm around his back. When they got outside Nick was by his car talking to his North High friends, when he saw Troy and Gabriella together his anger flared, "Bolton get your own damn girlfriend and stay the fuck away from mine." "Dude chill out what id your problem," Troy pulled Gabriella closer protectively. "You're my problem Bolton. Let's go Gabriella." Gabriella got into the car quickly not wanting to start a fight. Nick sped off and 15 minutes later they pulled up to the party. Nick got out first then went around and opened the door for Gabriella. She got out quickly and they walked inside. People were dancing and drinking. The music was so loud that it made Gabriella's head hurt, but she wanted to act like everyone else even if for one night and forget her problems. After about 3 beers and a lot of dancing Gabriella knew she was drunk. She also noticed that Troy wasn't there which ruined her mood more which in turn made her drink more.
After being there for about an hour she looked up at Nick, "Where's the bathroom?" "Up the stairs third door on the right." "I'll be right back," She kissed him quickly and went upstairs. Nick got out his phone and texted someone quickly "she's coming." When she got the third door she knocked and when she got no answer she opened the door. She went inside the room looking for a light. Her hand was about to turn on the light when she was grabbed and the door was slammed closed.