AN: Hey guys sorry for the late update, I was busy with exams but now I'm finish. It is the summer holidays here, so I will be on holiday, I will try an update as soon as I can. Remember to R&R.
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Ch.4 Meet the Parents:
Troy spotted Gabriella talking to Claire and a couple of his cousins outside. He was seriously nervous about how the twins were going to react towards Gabriella. He slowly made his way towards them, hoping the twins won't embarrass him.
-Troy's POV-
I can't seem to notice anything but Gabriella, her beauty is angelic. You'd think she was heaven sent. I really hope the twins like her, because I think she is the one. I can't think of a day without her in my life. She really and truly makes me happy. When she's sad, I automatically become sad, it's like a machine, always working together. If one part falters the whole thing takes the blow. We haven't even said those three little words, 'I love you,' yet, but I know for sure that I do love her, more than I thought I would when we met. That day s definitely on my top ten of favourite or best days of my life. It was like it was destiny, fate brought us together. It was definitely the start of something for both of us.
As I approach her, I realize I haven't introduced her to my mom and dad. Okay, well I do have a good excuse, I mean, I haven't seen them yet. I guess I have been here for half an hour already, though, but I just haven't had time to go search for them. But that is really not good; they have to meet her before the twins do. I hurried to meet up with her; I wonder what they're talking about? Wow, that laugh of hers is like music to my ears… wait, snap out of it! Okay Bolton, it's now or never.
-Gabriella's POV-
I can't believe I haven't seen Troy in over half an hour. I guess Claire does talk a bit much… okay fine a lot! I'm starting to think it runs in the family. I really wonder where Troy is… it doesn't matter, I guess, because everyone is so nice here, I've met Claire's 'best cousins' as she calls them, they are really friendly, which put me at ease. Damn, I must've zoned out, Claire saying something about what happened in one of her classes a few weeks ago. Okay, act like you're listening; nod your head, smile.
I think I really like her, and I think she likes me too. She puts you instantly at ease; it feels like we've been friends forever. Right now I really miss Troy, where is he? I wonder where he is… I turn around to get a better view, but when I turn my head, I stared straight into 2 ocean blue eyes that attracted me to him the first time we met, well, except for the fact that he is extremely gorgeous!
I could feel a smile playing on the corners of my mouth; I always seem to smile like an idiot when he's around. That's the effect he has on me. I have never felt this way about anyone before. The moment he enters the room, or even if I just hear his voice, my breath quickens and my stomach flutters. He's just so perfect! Even though I haven't told him I love him yet, neither has he, I guess. I know that I do love him, though, but I know that I've fallen hard for him. We don't need to tell each other, we already know in every little movement or just looking into each others eyes. When I realized he was standing behind me, my smile just broadened.
-End of POV-
"Miss me?" he asked, his voice husky, "Wait, of course you did!" he laughed. "Don't be so sure of yourself, Mr. Bolton!" Gabi smiled, teasing. He pulled her into a quick kiss, but they were never fans of public displays of affection. Claire, who was watching the tow of them, realized something she had never seen in her brother's eyes before. It looked a lot like love. She just knew by the look that Gabriella was the one.
"Oh, you guys haven't been away from each other that long, you know?" Claire stated. "Excuse me, I have been away from woman for a whole thirty minutes, so sorry for missing her!" Troy joked. Everyone laughed at him when he said that comment. "So Troy, how'd you guys meet?" one of his cousins asked, and there was a whole chorus of "yeah's" amongst the group of people. "Well, three months ago I was heading to the library…"
-Flashback-
Troy was on his way to the library after basketball practice. He needed to do research for a paper he was doing that was due in a few weeks, and that was the only time he had before the season started. Gabriella was in the library looking for a book for an assignment, she was a very clever girl, always a straight A student. She was always a teacher's pet, which means she wasn't popular amongst the other kids. She had a secret talent, or rather secret talents. She can sing and dance very well, but she preferred academics. That was why she was in the library, doing research for an assignment only due in a couple of months, so naturally she was getting started now.
While she read had her nose stuck in a book, she didn't notice a person come up next to her. She carried on walking towards her table, not noticing Troy, who was looking for a book on the shelf, standing up ahead and walked straight into him. They both fell to the round, groans all around. They sat up and looked right into each others eyes. "Whoa," they said simultaneously, as they kept staring.
Troy was the first one to break the silence, "Um, hey," was all he could say. "Hey," Gabi replied, giggling as they picked themselves off the floor. They began staring at each other again; their only conversation was with their eyes. Gabriella blushed, realizing how long they had been staring at each other. She quickly turned her head and cleared her thoughts, causing Troy to snap out of it.
"I, um, I'm really sorry… about bumping into you, I mean," she muttered. "It's cool," he replied, with a dazzling smile. "Ok, I gotta go, see you… later or whenever," she said, running in the opposite direction, her assignment forgotten and Troy left standing shocked by her quick departure.
-End of Flashback-
"Well, that's it," Gabriella smiled sweetly. "But what happened then?" Claire asked curiously. "Sorry sis, but that's a story for another day, right now I have to find mom and dad," Troy apologized, pulling Gabriella towards his parents. Jack and Lucille were talking to one of their relatives when they heard their names being called, it must be one of the kids. They turned around and saw their oldest son and a beautiful Latino girl. They quickly excused themselves and met the pair halfway.
"Troy!" Lucille shrieked, pulling him into a big hug. "Hey mom, dad," he said as he hugged his dad quickly. "Hi, you must be Gabriella," Lucille smiled at the girl standing before her.
-Lucille's POV-
Wow, Gabriella really isn't the same type of girl Troy usually brings home, for a change. He has really grown up. "Yes, it's nice to meet you, Mrs. Bolton," Gabriella smiled, shaking her hand. Oh, this one has good manners, and she's very pretty. "It's a pleasure meeting you Gabriella, you are quite a stunner, hey," I teased. She blushed deeply at that comment, aw sweet.
-End of POV-
Gabriella smiled at the compliment. "Thank you, Mrs. Bolton," Gabi said. "Oh, please, call me Lucille honey. Mrs. Bolton makes me sound old. Remember, my youngest is five," she said laughing, and everyone joined. Troy smiled to himself. The way his parents looked at Gabi told him they loved her. "Well, I'm glad my son has finally gotten better at choosing girls, and I do have to agree with my wife, you are very beautiful, sweetheart. My son has very good taste," Jack said jokingly, smiling at Gabi.
After they recovered, they started telling the family about school and about what, and who, they missed. While they spoke, Gabi saw how happy Jack and Lucille were with each other, that's how she knew she would love his parents. Lucille and Claire were already planning a shopping trip with Gabi. After they caught up for a while, Troy decided his parents liked Gabriella enough that he could introduce her to the twins.
Alex and Andy were across the room, watching Troy, their parents… and Troy's new girlfriend. They were very pleased with the idea that everyone seemed to like her. They were going to come up with the best plan to get rid of her, even if it meant people getting hurt, as long she was gone.
"Alex, I think she's going to be a tough one to get rid of, mom and dad like, even Claire likes her," Andy said, turning to her brother, "How are we gonna bring her down without Claire's help?" she sighed. "I think we're alone on this one, sis. It's gonna take a lot of planning, but I might just have a brilliant plan," he said, smirking. "Andy looked at her brother curiously, before nodding for him to continue.
Troy decided that it was time… time for Gabi to meet them. "Mom, dad, I still need to introduce Abi to some other people, so I'll catch up with you guys later. They both nodded, so Gabi and him walked off towards the house and quickly found the twins, who were having a very heated conversation. "Abi, I told you everyone would love you, and they do. I mean, you cracked Claire, didn't you?" Troy said, giving her hand a squeeze. "I know, babe. I guess I was worried over nothing," she said, smiling.
"Yep, but now its time to meet Andria and Alexander, the twins," Troy said. Gabriella looked at him while they walked towards the two kids in the corner of the room. She had heard about his past relationships more than once, and how the twins always seemed to destroy them, which made her even more worried. When they quietly approached the twins, they immediately fell silent. Troy raised his eyebrows in suspicion, what do they have up there sleeves?
-Andria's POV-
"Hey Troy!" Alex greeted our older brother. "Hey guys, I have someone very special to introduce to you," Troy told us, "This is my girlfriend, Gabriella." Wow, she's very pretty. Troy has always brought blonde bimbo's that wore a lot of make-up home. But this one's different; she's a brunette and has natural beauty. The only thing I can think about is how friendly she looks. "Hi," Gabriella said, she seems shy. I looked at Alex quickly before turning my attention back to Troy and Gabriella, plastering a fake smile on my face. "Hello," I said sweetly, smiling. She smiled back. Whoa, she's going to be a tough one, especially because of the way Troy is looking at her. I know this is going to take a lot of planning to pull off.