A/N Hey guys. Sorry for the late update. School has started and as I'm doing my O' Levels this year, updates will be slower, but, I'll try to update as much as I can. R & R!!!
On Monday, Gabriella walked into the school with Troy feeling quite nervous. Troy had told her to ignore all the stares they were receiving. People had seen them together on Sunday and now girls were coming and asking Gabriella whether she was dating Troy. Gabriella, being the nice girl that she was, did not yell at them to go away.
The last period for the day had ended and Gabriella ran to the Chemistry lab for the decathlon meeting while Troy ran to the gym.
"Who's our new coach, Troy?" Chad asked as the team did their warm up exercises.
"I am," Troy said getting to his feet as Chad gave him a confused look.
"What are you talking about?" Chad asked.
Troy went to the middle of the gym and clapped his hands together.
"Since my dad's gone now, I'm going to coach you guys," he said. "But, I will also be playing with you as I am your captain. One thing my dad wanted was for us to win the championship this year. So, we're going to do it for him, alright? This is our last year and we will remember this year's championship for a long time. Any questions?"
The team shook their head and started practice.
Practice was almost over when Gabriella and Taylor went into the gym.
"Those babes aren't here to watch us play!" Jeff Hudson exclaimed spotting the two ladies.
"Hey, number 14!" Gabriella yelled and Troy spun around. "Looking hot!"
Troy's face broke into a grin when he saw Gabriella. She blew him a kiss and he pretended to catch it and put it to his heart.
"Man, I should change my jersey number!" Jeff exclaimed.
Troy chuckled.
"Hey, guys!" he yelled and the team stopped playing. "Hit the showers!"
"Is practice over because the brunette blew you a kiss?" Jeff asked, smirking.
"Yup!" Troy grinned and headed over to Gabriella. He wrapped her arms around her and kissed her passionately. "Missed me?"
"Of course," Gabriella smiled. "You know you look really hot on the court."
"Hey, Troy," Chad said. "Let's play. You and Gabs against me and Tay."
"You any good?" Troy asked Gabriella.
"You'll see," Gabriella smirked.
The four began playing. Troy and Gabriella won by ten points. Gabriella was a great player and Taylor was a lousy one. Chad scored points, too, but Troy's defense was really good, too.
"Your girlfriend's too good, Troy," Chad said as he lay down on the gym floor with Taylor sitting next to him.
"Girlfriend?" Gabriella asked, softly.
"Well…yeah," Troy smiled, turning a bit red.
"Go take a shower, boyfriend," Gabriella smirked, pushing him.
"Come take one with me," Troy smirked and Gabriella's smile disappeared. Troy noticed. "I didn't mean that, Ella. I just said it for a joke. We can wait."
"Are you sure you can wait, Troy?" Gabriella asked, not catching his eye. "Because, you don't really seem like the kind of guy who would wait and I want to wait till I'm married."
"Ella, I'm not the kind of guy who goes around sleeping with random girls," Troy said. "And, I'm sure I can wait till we're married."
"You're planning on marrying me?" Gabriella asked in surprise.
"Well, yeah," Troy smiled. "I mean, I am planning on spending the rest of my life with you. I mean, I know I've known you for only a week and that we've been together for only two days and people say that you don't usually meet the one for you in high school, but, I'm absolutely positive that you are the one for me, Ella."
Gabriella blushed and looked away. Troy turned her face towards his and kissed her lips gently.
"I'll be right back," he said, pulling away.
"Okay," she smiled.
"Come on, Chad," Troy said kicking Chad's foot as he headed towards the boys' locker room.