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Pinkninja 83: Just to answer your question, I got the idea from a book I read… can't really remember the title or author (if anyone has an idea of the title let me know)
Disclaimer: Plot is not completely my own…but I can't remember whose it is so please don't sue me if it's you.
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Troy Bolton sauntered down the street after a vigorous game of basketball in central park…
His best friend Chad laughed out loud, "She's probably some cold spinster woman her mother sent here to try and find a husband"
Their friend Jason laughed along with Chad, "Maybe she's deformed…" Jason laughed harder as Troy shot his fist into Jason's arm…
Troy sighed, "This isn't funny guys I have to deal with this… this… Girl…" He hissed the last word through his teeth, "For a whole year…" visions of the a hideous monster flashed through his mind ever since Vivian Montez's lawyer sent him a letter saying her daughter would still be taking the apartment…
As walked closer to Troy's Mexican style house Chad continued to mock Troy… Troy took the basketball from Chad's hands and muttered, "At least I can do a decent foul shot you couldn't hit water if you were standing on a boat…"
Chad snatched the ball back and sneered at his friend, "Oh yah? Bet you a $20 I can hit that yield sign…" he motioned to a sign across the sidewalk from Troy's front steps… "From way back here…" Troy glanced at the sign and smirked, "You're on… let me get down there so I can catch it when you miss…"
Chad rolled his eyes, and Troy glad the subject was now Chad's shots and not his future tenant turned and jogged towards his steps he nodded to Chad and it was then that he noticed a petite brunette emerge from the steps to the side door of his home… he glanced at the ball which Chad's "terrific" aim sent sailing straight towards the girl… He heard Chad call out "Heads" but the woman seemed to lose her balance and he watched as she fell towards his iron fencing.
He ran towards her and instinctively encircled her with arms, Her eyes fluttered open and he could see her surprise that she hadn't hit the fence… looking into her eyes he felt a shock to his system…
She had stunning dark brown eyes, and delicate features, it was then that he truly took her in… although her fashion sense left something to be desired he quickly decided this woman was the most beautiful woman he ever saw…
He stared back into her eyes and smiled, he felt almost hypnotized … he could see something in her eyes that made him want to kiss her, and before he could stop himself he leaned in and gently touched his lips to hers…
His lips smiled as he heard an "Mmmm…"escape her lips…
The girl pulled away and it was then he heard his friends chuckling behind them…
"Well, well who's this…? Long lost love?" Chad smirked as he walked up… Jason following close behind…
Troy shot Chad a glare then turned back to the girl… he was surprised to see the beautiful, passionate girl was now replaced with a frigid, strict looking woman "This is…"
He grinned as the girl composed herself and reached out her hand to one of the sweaty men in front of her, "Gabriella Montez,"
He took a step… not believing what he just heard he laughed and asked "Really?"
The girl turned to glare at him and in her anger, he could see traces of the girl that first kissed him …The girl looked away and shot out "Yes really…" Troy continued to laugh and was Chad, and Jason joined in… Troy almost jumped when the girl spat out "I don't see why that's funny…"
Troy ran a hand through his wavy blond hair, and glanced at her confused at her shift in mood "Um…" he smirked at her, "It's funny because I'm Troy Bolton…"
The girl just stared at him as if trying to place him then she suddenly said "Troy Bolton," she stuttered, "As in my LANDLORD Troy Bolton…"
Troy shrugged and smiled at her, anxious to turn her back into the vixen he saw traces of before… "That's me…"
Troy watched her dumbfounded as his new tenant turned away from the men and stomped up the front steps of his home…
He turned to Chad and Jason and quietly said, "Maybe I should talk to you guys later…"
Troy could tell Chad was trying to contain his laughter, "Sure man…"
Jason nodded, "Later Troy…" and with that the two men turned and made their way back up the sidewalk…
Troy turned to find Gabriella lugging her bags down the street… he jogged after her and reached her just as she summoned a cab…
He quickly eased himself against the door of the cab, stopping her from pulling it open he smiled… "Is this about my being late, because I promise I'm really punctual it's just my watch is broken…"
He was interrupted when the cabby, in a thick Bronx accent barked out, "Hey lady ya need a cab or what?"
Troy turned to the man and harshly uttered, "She's fine Pal…"
The cabby could see the fire in Troy's eyes and he shrugged and pulled away…
Troy turned back to Gabriella, "Now…"
Gabriella stood on the curb and tried to stare him down…Troy's face broke back into a grin, "Look I'm sorry I promise those guys don't come around the house that often…"
As he tried to speak Gabriella lifted her carry on and glanced up the road for another sign of a cab, "I am NOT…" she sternly said, "Living with you…"
Troy was surprised at the anger in the girl's voice, "Why not..."
Gabriella shot him another icy stare, "I am not the kind of girl to live with someone like you…"
Troy took a step back pretending to be hurt, and then he laughed again, "I thought you liked me…"
Gabriella blushed as her mind went back to the incident at the stairs…but the anger rose again and she picked up her bags… "Good day Mr. Bolton…"
Troy ran in front of her making it impossible for her to continue down the street… he took the purse from her arms… and walked towards the house, "At least look at the place…"
Gabriella sighed and turned after him… "Please give me my bag…"
Troy took a few steps towards the house not willing to let the girl go just yet… "Look I know for a fact you don't know this city… at least look at the place… if you don't like… then at least let me take you to decent hotel…"
Troy took a chance at Gabriella's hesitance… still holding her bag he nodded… "Wait here I'll straighten the place and be right back…"
Gabriella lowered her eyebrows and Troy coughed, "Just give it a chance" He turned and ran up the stairs closing the door behind him…
Gabriella let out an exasperated sigh and took a seat on one of her larger suitcases…
After about fifteen minutes Gabriella went up the stairs dragging her luggage behind her she tried the door… surprised it was locked she reached out and rang the bell…
After about 3 minutes of waiting Gabriella called, "Mister Bolton!"
She gasped as the door snapped open, the sweaty, muscle bound, "Hunk" was gone and a clean, well-dressed man was in his place… "Well hello!" he smiled… the stubble from his chin now gone… "You must be Ms. Montez"
Gabriella raised an eyebrow when he reached out his hand…out of respect she grasped it in a handshake and didn't bat an eyelash when he took his time to let go…
She uttered… "Can I have my bag now?"
Troy, as if she said something else nodded, "How about a tour…"
He turned and walked towards the stairs… "My suite is upstairs," he motioned up a hardwood staircase…
Then he walked towards a large white door of the main foyer, "And this…" he paused, "Would be your suite…" he glanced at her sour expression before he pushed open the door.
Gabriella sighed again and reluctantly followed him into the apartment; she passed through a modest looking entrance and stepped behind Troy as he started to show the living room…
"Now I know it's probably not exactly you… but …" He paused and smirked as he saw the look on her face…
Gabriella dropped her bags immediately when she entered the room… no it wasn't really her style the room was painted a light pastel blue… there was a white couch against one wall, a tall thin bookshelf against another and a TV. in the corner. What struck Gabriella most was the fireplace, lined across the mantel were pictures of she and her mother at various stages in her life… Gabriella at about seven dressed as a ballerina for Halloween, Vivian holding her as a toddler in front of a Christmas tree… Gabriella's high school graduation photo… She turned to Troy who seemed to be studying for a reaction… "This isn't me…" she nodded in agreement, "It's my mother…"
Troy wasn't sure he liked the far away look in her eyes, but he did see a glimmer of hope in getting her to stay… "The only room we would share is the kitchen, and I promise I don't cook much so I'd barely be in there…" He tried not to groan how hesitant she seemed about crossing paths with him.
Gabriella raised an eyebrow and turned again to face the fireplace, she lifted a photo her mother smiling happily into the camera, and she weighed her options in her head…finally she turned back to face Troy… "Alright I'll stay" she could see excitement in Troy's eyes so she quickly added, "For a little while…"
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