Brief Encounter
Summary: Can anything good come from a mix-up?
Disclaimer: High School Musical and all of its characters belong to Disney, I just have them on secondment.
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"I'm banking on it Bolton," she whispered against his lips.
Tempting
Gabriella sighed and glanced over at Troy as they neared home, the visit had been a lovely break for both of them, now it was back the mayhem that was LA. After their morning exercise, they drove into Monterey, strolling amongst the shops on Fisherman's wharf hand in hand, stopping to grab a light lunch of seafood, entertained by the sea otters and sea lions performing their antics while they ate before Troy talked her into hiring bicycles to ride along the coastal trail, laughing as Gabriella wobbled and weaved until she found her balance, they stopped to rest at the aptly named Lovers Point before making their way back into town and driving back to her mother's house. Dinner had been a relaxed affair, Gabriella had been pleasantly surprised by Jorge, a man in his early fifties with dark hair greying at the temples with a small peppered moustache who she could tell totally adored her mother. She couldn't help but smile, as her mother seemed to continually blush throughout the meal when Jorge paid her compliments. Unfortunately the house rule still applied much to Gabriella's annoyance but Troy soothed her by taking her for a walk in nearby Toro Park.
Gabriella smiled recalling their walk. They'd been walking for half an hour when they came upon a picnic area and Troy being Troy unceremoniously lifted her up and plonked her on the table, placed himself between her legs and slammed his lips on her gaping mouth, his tongue snaking out and into its second home. She hadn't complained, wrapping her arms around his neck and her bare legs around his waist anchoring him in place as they slaked their thirst, her hands slid down his muscular back only stopping when she felt the edge of his shirt as she slipped her hand beneath to feel his skin against her hands. Troy attacked her neck and she'd tipped her head back to allow him easier access, his lips travelled down as his hands undid the tiny buttons of her top to reveal the mound of her breasts, his hands unerring slid under her top, finding and releasing her breasts from their confines, kneading the hard knobs with his hands before letting his lips take over as his hands moved down to push up her skirt, finding her silken drenched covered mound. Gabriella let out a guttural growl as his fingers caressed her through the material; his hands eased her hips to the edge of the table so he could remove her panties before returning to tease her clit until she thought she would burst. Gabriella franticly pulled at his jeans until the stubborn button undid, quickly pushing down his jeans and briefs in one jerky movement, grabbing his wood and guiding it to her, sighing as she felt his hardness inside her as Troy thrust hard and deep in one fluid movement, her legs tightened around him, her heels pushing his butt each time he thrust into her, she lay back on the table allowing Troy access to her nipples as he pumped into her, their passion filled eyes connected as they watched the play of emotions on each others face. Gabriella whimpered as she felt the pinnacle approach, Troy groaned as he felt his cock spill its seed inside her moments before she cried out his name, her walls tightened and she trembled as she found her release. Troy eased himself out their combined juices spilled onto the green-carpeted floor as he pulled Gabriella up and into his waiting arms, their lips fusing in the aftermath of their lovemaking. He bent picking up her panties and shaking out an encroaching beetle.
"Nobody gets in there but me," he muttered passing the garment to her making Gabriella giggle at his actions. They redressed quickly making sure all buttons were securely fastened properly before walking back Troy's arm around Gabriella's shoulders.
"Now that's what I call a nightcap," smirked Troy stopping to kiss her swollen lips before they exited the park.
"Sharpay's been on the phone for you," stated Chad as soon as they walked into Gabriella's apartment. They stopped dead and looked wide-eyed at each other as Chad and Taylor both burst out laughing at their expression.
"What does she want me for now?" groaned Troy putting Gabriella's overnight bag on the floor. Chad shrugged his shoulders.
"Well firstly she was put out because you weren't available and your damn phone was switched off again. You really need to get that thing checked out," advised Chad with a smirk, Troy huffed in reply sending him a glare. "Oh and she's throwing an end of season party a week on Saturday, she's even laid on a private jet to get us there," Chad added nonchalantly.
"She's what? For fucks sake, why does she need a jet?" Troy was gobsmacked.
"It seems 'Daddy' is letting her have the run of their health club at Lava Springs for the weekend," Chad said sarcastically using his fingers for speech marks.
"Yeah it sounds really cool, Chad was telling me all about it Gabs, facials, massages, manicure and pedicures, hair salon, spa, pool, gym, sports facilities, the works, they even have a golf course," interjected Taylor her eyes dancing with excitement. "I've already spoken to Kelsi, her and Martha are both going and Ryan of course. Oh and she rang to speak to you but I explained you were at your mom's, she asked if you'd ring her back pronto." Gabriella looked flabbergasted at the turn of events and looked open-mouthed at Troy, waiting for his reaction. Troy gazed back at her unsure if he wanted to be with Sharpay for an entire weekend, scared that someone in the 'know' might let something slip.
"Do you want to go?" Troy asked her.
"I suppose I should ring and see what she wants first, I may not even be invited," said Gabriella tentatively.
"Oh you're invited or I'm not going," Troy stated harshly, Gabriella leant over and kissed his cheek.
"Let's see what she wants first okay," she said softly before taking out her cell phone and switching it on for the first time since she'd left. It beeped continually for five minutes as it indicated messages waiting to be picked up. She started to read them as Taylor went to get everyone a drink.
Ring me back ASAP – Caroline
Call me when you get back – Sharpay
Gabi wonderful news – Ryan
Jeez why are you always missing when I have news? – Caroline
"Seems Sharpay didn't trust you with the message she left Tay," chuckled Gabriella as Taylor came back in the room carrying beer for the guys and a Spritzer for her and Gabi.
"Hmpf! Now why does that not surprise me," she muttered frowning. Chad and Troy chuckled at her stormy features as Gabriella waved them to silence while she connected with Sharpay.
"Hi Sharpay, it's Gabriella, just got your message."
"Ooh! I'm glad you called, what are you doing a week on Saturday?" she trilled down the phone.
"Erm! I'm not sure what I'm doing until I speak to Caroline," replied Gabriella playing it cool.
"Oh good I've got in first, make a note in your diary cos next week I'm whisking you to New Mexico," informed Sharpay in a no excuses tone. Gabriella rolled her eyes looking at the others who were trying hard not to laugh.
"You are? Why?" asked Gabriella pretend puzzlement in her tone.
"I'm having a little get together for Zeke and the team to celebrate them winning the league and daddy is giving over our country club for the entire weekend and I want you there. I'm sure Taylor will have told you that she is going with Chad. The plane is booked so you don't have anything to worry about, just turn up at the airport at 9am on Saturday morning," Sharpay instructed.
"Oh so it's a partners thing?" queried Gabriella smirking dying to hear her response.
"No, no…not everyone is bringing a partner," stammered Sharpay in her attempt to reassure her.
"Are you sure? I wouldn't like to make everyone uncomfortable," commented Gabriella hesitantly.
"No you won't be, I know for sure Troy isn't bringing anyone so you won't be on your own. Anyway I've got to go now, Françoise is waiting to rinse, Toodles." And she was gone. The others holding in their merriment cracked out laughing, tears streamed down Taylor's face as she hiccupped trying to rein it in.
"Wha…What did she say? Your face was a picture," gasped Taylor holding her sides trying to control her laughter.
"Apparently Troy isn't taking anyone either so I won't be on my own," replied Gabriella her expression deadpan until a smile spread across her face followed by a chuckle. Troy kinked an eyebrow and chuckled, shaking his head at Sharpay's manipulations, silently wondering about the upcoming phone call with her. Gabriella speed dialled Caroline once they had stopped laughing.
"Hi Caro, it's Gabi, did you want me?"
"Hey Gabs, yeah I did. Look I couldn't get hold of you so I've taken the liberty of making a booking on your behalf for this Friday. They needed an answer urgently and I know you won't mind with it being local," said Caroline apologetically.
"This Friday? Three days away Friday?" stuttered Gabriella, "but I haven't anything prepared," moaned Gabriella feeling Troy's eyes on her.
"Oh you'll be fine, I've spoken to Ryan and he'll help with rehearsals," soothed Caroline confidently as Gabi silently wondered if that was what Ryan wanted.
"So what have you got me into?" asked Gabriella.
"You'll be entertaining the crowd at halftime at the Lakers final game," revealed Caroline. Gabriella smiled and glanced at Troy knowing he'd be happy that she finally got to see him play.
"Yeah that's doable, thanks Caroline, I guess I need to speak to Ryan now and set something up. Speak to you soon." She snapped her phone shut and turned to face her audience smiling broadly.
"What?" Taylor screamed knowing it was good because of Gabriella's expression.
"Looks like I'm going to the Lakers game on Friday after all," answered Gabriella as Troy rushed over and swung her round whooping with joy before kissing her soundly.
"So what's all the fuss about?" Chad asked in bewilderment.
"I'm performing at the interval," revealed Gabriella as Taylor launched herself at her pulling Gabriella out of Troy's hold, jumping up and down in excitement with Gabriella.
"Oh yeah! I knew I'd get you there somehow," stated Taylor with a smirk, Gabriella rolled her eyes at the blatant lie.
"I'd better just check with Ryan to see if he can manage some rehearsal time then I'm all yours," she promised Troy noticing an answering gleam in his eyes making her smile, picking up her glass to take a sip before dialling Ryan.
"Ryan, Hi its Gabi, How are you?" she greeted happily.
"Hey Gabi, I'm great more than great actually," he replied chirpily.
"I believe Caro has spoken to you about Friday?" queried Gabi.
"Yeah she has, that's one reason why I was ringing you. I've booked one of the rehearsal rooms at the studio for 10am tomorrow, can you make it?"
"No problem Ryan 10 is fine."
"Good, good, we can go over which song to use and if needs be we'll book it for Thursday and Friday too."
"Sound good," replied Gabriella with a smile.
"That's not all I wanted you for though, Billboard chart results came in this morning and you've dropped straight in at number fifteen."
"No way! Really?" Gabriella squealed, "but that's amazing." Her eyes danced with excitement as she looked around at her friends.
"Yeah, it is, makes all those hours worthwhile," Ryan replied happily. "The powers that be are talking tours already but obviously that will need detailed planning so it won't happen just yet, my only advice would be to get your rest now because if it does take off you'll be gone for four maybe five months."
"That…that long," she gulped grimacing as she glanced back at Troy a lump lodged in her throat at the thought of being apart from him that long.
"I'm only guessing at this stage but they're talking Stateside and major overseas cities; London, Paris, Madrid, Rome, Moscow then going to Tokyo, Sydney and Melbourne, Gabi are you still there?"
"Yeah," she said quietly as she nibbled her bottom lip, Troy sensing something was up moved next to her, rubbing her back with his hand.
"Whew! I thought you'd hung up on me,"
"No…no just trying to take it all in," she stammered.
"Well don't worry about it yet, that scale needs a lot of planning it could be that they split it so there's a break in between US and overseas but we'll have to wait and see, I just wanted to prepare you, they are going to push for you to become a worldwide phenomenon," Ryan said soothingly.
"Okay, well we can talk more tomorrow," she said quietly, "I'll be there at 10 Ryan, bye."
"What's the matter?" asked Troy as she turned to face him and held him close.
"Ryan says they're talking about a tour," sighed Gabriella.
"That's good isn't it?" Troy queried with a frown unsure why it had upset her.
"Yeah I guess, only he says it might last four or five months," she replied dejectedly her eyes boring into his. A lump formed in his throat and he found it hard to swallow.
"Five months, are you going by tandem?" scoffed Chad causing Taylor to jab him in the ribs for his insensitiveness, her eyes flicking meaningfully between Chad and the silent couple, Chad's mouth dropped open as he suddenly got the picture.
"Don't worry, we'll cope when it happens, I'll just have to rack up some air miles," promised Troy, " hey I might even earn a free ride," he joked trying to ease the tension. Gabriella giggled and reached up to kiss him, grateful that he was showing his support.
"So what was amazing?" asked Taylor curiosity getting the better of her. Gabriella had forgotten all about her good news with the talk of a tour.
"Oh I nearly forgot, I slotted onto the Billboard chart at fifteen," she answered her face beaming. Taylor screamed and ran over to hug her as Troy and Chad whistled in celebration, each rushing over to take it in turns to congratulate her. They ordered in a Chinese to celebrate, spending in an enjoyable evening together until Gabriella started yawning
"Come on woman, let me take you home," he said rising from the sofa and pulling her to stand next to him.
"But Troy, I am home," she whined making Troy smile at her drowsy eyes.
"Yeah but I want you in mine," he insisted smacking her butt and directing her towards her bedroom, "get what you need," he instructed rolling his eyes as she pouted, Chad and Taylor laughed at the battle going on, "or I'll take you as you are; no make-up, no fresh clothes, no underwear," he reeled off a list of things he thought she would need as he started walking towards her threateningly; she ran off giggling at his forceful tone.
Troy groaned and rolled over to answer the incessant ring of the phone, looking back at Gabriella as she snuggled into his back.
"Hello," he said gruffly as he glanced at the clock to read 8.03am.
"About time, where have you been?" she started without any greeting. Troy rubbed his hand over his sleepy countenance and groaned silently at the intrusion.
"Away," he replied shortly.
"Duh! I knew that Troy. Alone?" she asked fishing for information.
"No," he answered abruptly.
"Bah! With that…that skank?" spat Sharpay.
"Hey! That's enough. What business of yours is it anyway?" Troy thundered.
"I care about you Troy and I know you can do better," retorted Sharpay.
"How do you know, you haven't even met her," said Troy calming down a little as a hand settled on his chest, stroking him soothingly.
"Exactly, and why is that Troy, are you ashamed of her?" fired back Sharpay with some satisfaction.
"Ever thought it could be the other way around," Troy tossed back, smirking in satisfaction when Sharpay gasped at the other end of the phone. "Anyway, I'm assuming you didn't ring at this godforsaken time just to pass the time of day?" he added eager to get off the phone and back to the sex kitten next to him who had replaced her hand with her lips.
"Hmpf! I nearly forgot, have you spoken to Chad?" she asked.
"Only briefly," he lied.
"Right well a week on Saturday we're all going to our country club for a spa weekend to celebrate winning the league and it will give you guys a chance to unwind before the playoffs. I booked the jet for us all so you have to come." Sharpay ordered. Troy's attention was momentarily diverted as Gabriella pushed down the covers, her lips following an invisible trail to his pleasure zone.
"So it's just the team and you?" he squeaked as Gabriella reached her goal, her wet tongue licking the cleft in the tip.
"Well no, Ryan and Kelsi are coming of course, Kelsi wanted Martha to go because Taylor is obviously going to be with Chad," she informed him but Troy was only half listening as his mind was elsewhere.
"Oh so partners are going?" he commented vaguely. Sharpay huffed in annoyance knowing what he was going to suggest next.
"No, only the ones I know are invited, so don't even suggest it Bolton, the answer would be no," she stated pre-empting him. Troy smirked happy that he'd wound her up but he had other things on his mind so didn't pursue his teasing as all he wanted was to get rid of her.
"Okay Shar," he agreed all too readily, "bye," he yelped as Gabriella went down on him hanging up the phone rapidly.
"You are so bad, taking advantage of a helpless male like that," he berated a wide smile on his face as he pulled her up swiftly, turned and pinned her to the bed, looking into her mischievous coffee orbs as he settled between her legs, his lips latched onto her teat, laving and sucking first one and then the other until she groaned, pulling his head up so she could slam her lips against his. Troy stroked her folds teasing her clit with each upward stroke before thrusting into her in one smooth even stroke, paying her back as he teased her by pulling fully out then re-entering until she wrapped her legs around his butt holding him anchored in place as her hips rose to match his, their movements growing more and more frenzied until they collapsed against each other as they slipped back down to earth.
"Sorry, it was just too tempting," she chuckled as she snuggled into his side.
"Don't be sorry, that was the best phone sex I've ever had," he smirked leaning down to kiss her swollen lips.