Sealed with a kiss

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Title: Sealed with a kiss

Author: xsarahx101 - Sarah!

Rating - T rated

Disclaimer - I don't own the HSM Phenomenon. Wish i did believe me...

WARNING : Some swearing.

Troy's P.O.V

I'm screwed.

Yep, that's right, completely and utterly screwed. Why? Because I kissed Gabriella Montez last night - On the lips. Total kiss. I didn't Intend for it to happen, it was just the right moment, at the right time. However, i don't regret it has such, just more concerned for what the hell i'm doing. I mean, i'm with Melodie, but yet i seem to be falling for Gabriella.

That's right.

I said it, I'm falling for Gabriella. There is just something about her, something so enticing. She is just so down to earth, alot of fun and although we have the communication problem (which we are trying to get over) we really seem to get along well. I really am beginning to like her as more then a friend and i think she feels the same, afterall, last night, in her bedroom she definetly kissed back. There was just something there, the way she ran her hands through my hair, the way her lips moved with mine. It was like magic.

I sound so lame right? But i don't know, Just thinking of Gabriella seems to turn me into a 'softie'.

The thing is, kissing Gabriella is all very well. But i have Melodie. Gabriella has come and in 2 days shaken my life up soo much, i'm actually doubting my relationship with my girlfriend. Melodie is all fine and well, but she is nothing like Gabriella. Melodie is more upfront and outgoing, who loves attention. Where Gabriella is more conserved and would be quite happy going unnoticed. But what do i do? Dump Melodie? I have no clue.

I wrapped a towel around my waist after getting out of the shower and walking into my room. I searched for some clothes, deciding on a red polo-neck shirt and some jeans. I checked my reflection before heading downstairs to the kitchen where my parents were.

"Morning Troy" My mom said from the oven where she was cooking.

"Morning mom, dad" I said, taking a seat at the breakfast table where my dad was sat.

"Morning Troy" My dad said, glancing from his newspaper. "I have to go in a minute, want me to take you to school?"

"Ah, no thanks. I'm taking Gabriella to school again today"

"You two seem to be getting friendly" My mom said, looking over.

"We are...friends" I said, ignoring their stares.

"Right, well hows Melodie?"

"Melodie is fine mom"

"Good, so your still with her"

"Yes mom" I said in a monotone voice.

"Right, how long has it been now"

"Just over a year"

"Woah, so you will be giving her your varsity ring soon?" My dad asked

"I haven't thought about it" I said. This was true however, i hadn't. Althought we had been together for a year, i had never thought ahead to giving Melodie my varsity ring. Coming to think of it, the varsity ring just wouldn't look right on her, i don't know why...But it just wouldn't.

Suddenly, the doorbell of our house rang - signalling Gabriella was here. I jumped up "See you mom, See you dad"

"See you son" They both said as i left the kitchen to answer the front door revealing Gabriella. She looked stunning (She was wearing a striped Cami and a crochet mini white RaRa skirt with some velcro pumps) Hey I signed in sign-language, remembering what she had taught me and the real reason why i was around her house last night.

Hey She smiled, taking my breath away.

I stepped out of the house and closed the door behind me, leading her to my car. Are you ok?

Yes She nodded but leant froward to grab her usual notepad and pen Troy, can i ask you a favour?

"Anything"

Will, you come to my locker with me at lunch today?

"Why?" I asked confused

Just...Please.

I looked up at her after reading this, she looked really hopefull. "Sure"

She smiled gratefully at me as i pulled away from my house. However, that small bit of communication was all that happened the rest of the car journey to East High. We didn't communicate again until we stepped out of my car. Me being greeted by a forceful Melodie. Before i could comprehend what was happening, before i could even think about Gabriella who was watching, Melodies harsh lips were covering mine, nearly knocking me over. I pulled away as quick as i could to see Gabriella was gone. "Melodie, you can't greet me everytime like that, you nearly knocked me over"

"Sorry hunny, i was just soo happy to see you! Can we hang out to night at your house. Maybe make-out?" She asked. Shit! I said i would go around Gabriella's house tonight and help her with speaking.

"I can't tonight"

"But Troysie!! You couldn't last night!"Melodie whined.

"Mel, sorry it's just i'm busy - Gabriella is teaching me sign language"

"Excuse me??" She said angrily, her hands moving to her hips with attitude.

Ooops! Probably the wrong thing to say?

"Your ditching me for her!!" Melodie fumed. Yep, definetly the wrong thing to say!

"I'm not ditching you, she is my friend Mel and i just want a better way to communicate with her"

"Why? Troy, whats the point of making tonnes of effort, missing out on me and spending time with her, just to learn how to sign language? Do you have feelings for her?"

"What!! No why would you say that?!" I exclaimed, not exactly speaking the truth. I did kind of have feelings for her. Well, i think i do. Hell, i don't know - my mind is soo messed. But that kiss last night definetly meant something. THAT i knew!

I watched as Melodie pouted, looking incredibly stupid. "Melodie, stop pouting, it doesn't suit you" I said walking away from her, hearing her follow me as her high heels tapped along the floor, getting faster as she tried to catch up with me. I felt a sudden pull on my arm, wheeling me around to face Melodie. "What is your problem Troy?"

"My problem is that your soo threatened by Gabriella. Gabriella is my friend " I stated, although thinking, secretly in my mind what it could be like to have Gabriella as my girlfriend.

"I'm not threatened by her. I mean - come on! Look at me" She said "Then look at her, she is like a geek - shy and ergh! Plus, she is deaf Troy. Why would you want to hang around with her if she can't hear you...Duh!"

"Duh? Melodie stop being a bitch, Gabriella can lip read so it doesn't matter. And it just so happens I have EVERY class with her. So am i a geek too??" I retorted, starting to get really pissed off.

"No babe, your not - I mean come on, if you were would i be going out with you?" Melodie said. I stared at her in disbelief, did she really just say that?

"So basically, we have been together for a year just because i'm popular and not a geek?" I asked, noticing everyone in the hall stoppig to look at the drama that was unfolding. "You know what Mel? I was planning to do this anyway, but you just gave me the best opportunity. We are over" I said firmly, surprised at was coming out of my own mouth.

I watched Melodie stand there, speechless while all the spectators 'Ohhhh'ed

"Troy...Troy your breaking up with me?" She asked shakily.

"Yeah, that's exactly what i'm doing" I said turning to walk away, ignoring the cries behind me of "Troy! You can't do this!" coming from Melodie.

I walked into Homeroom early, noticing the gang all sitting there talking. "Troy! You broke up with Melodie??" Sharpay asked astonished.

"Ok, how the hell do you know!" I asked

"Hello, Gossip queen - I have sources" Sharpay told me.

"Well done though Troy" Taylor said

"What do you mean?"

"Hello! We all hated melodie and couldn't believe you put up with her for soo damn long" Chad muttered. I glanced down at Gabriella who was sitting at her desk, not looking in the direction of who was speaking and therefore not seeing what was said. Hey I signed

Hey she signed back.

"Wait, Bolton. Did i just see some sign language??" Zeke asked.

"Yeah" I shrugged "Gabriella is teaching me"

"Woah, that's awesome." Zeke said impressed.

Are you ok? I signed to a sad looking Gabriella.

I'm fine She signed back as the bell went and people began to file in - One being Melodie, who darted straight toward me, anger in her eyes. "You can't dump me like that" She stated.

"Yes i can" I said firmly, taking a seat at my desk, ignoring her attempts to catch my eye. This was going to be a long and difficult day.

Lunch time.

"Right, come on. You are actually coming to lunch with me today" I said clearly to Gabriella so she could understand what i meant. She gulped and nodded.

"I don't need to go to my locker, so lets go to yours" I said, placing my hands on her lower back, leading her forward to her locker. I couldn't help but realise she was extremely reluctant and walked incredibly slow. I knew, deep deep down - something was going on. But what? Suddenly, as we turned the final corner to her locker she stopped and strangely turned away from it.

"Whats the matter?"

She pulled a note from her pocket and handed me it, this was wierd. It was like it was she knew what she was going to say and when to give it to me. I opened it and read.

Troy, I don't like asking people to fight my battles, but i have never been in this position before. I need to show you why i don't come to lunch with you. But to do this please hide around the corner and let me go to my locker. I know its a strange request but i NEED to show you instead of telling you.

Gabi.

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I nodded, curious to what could happen at her locker. I hid around the corner - peering down it as Gabriella walked towards her locker, opening it and filing her books away. Suddenly, i noticed three guys walk up behind her and close it. None looking at all friendly. I watched as one took Gabriella's remainding books and slung them on the floor disrespectedly. The ring leader - a spikey black haird guy, pushed Gabriella, making her hit the cold floor with a thud! That was all it took for me to come out of my hiding space and run down the hall towards the the drama. "Mitch, what the fuck do you think your doing!" I yelled, helping Gabriella up and stepping infront of her to protect her.

"Troy? Woah man, is she yours. Dude i'm sorry" Mitch apologised quickly.

"I never had you down as a bully - neither did i for you two, Kane and Dave" I said fiercely, moving menancingly closer, watching as Mitch and his friends backed off, their hands in a 'innocent' position.

"We aren't dude, seriously. Shit, we didn't know she was your friend"

"So what if she is my friend. Are you saying if she weren't you would continue to bully her?" I asked

"N-N--No!"

"You know Mitch. Although i don't use it very often, i have a HELL of ALOT of power over the students in the school. And bullying one of my close friends wouldn't go down well would it. With them or the teachers. Hell, you might even lose your position on the football team"

"Bolton. I'm sorry ok..." Mitch said. "It won't happen again"

"It better fucking not. Understand?" I snapped. "Now get the hell away from me and her"

I watched the boys run down the hall quickly, allowing me to turn back to Gabriella and walk over, pulling her into a tight embrace. "Are you ok?"

No Reply.

"Gabi?"

No Reply.

"Oh damn", i muttered to myself, pulling away from the hug realising that she coudn't see i was talking to her. Are you ok? I signed quickly.

She nodded Thankyou

"Why didn't you tell me what was going on before?"

She shrugged sadly. Sorry

"It's ok c'mon. Let's go" I said holding my hand out for her to take.

Gabriella's P.O.V

I took Troy's out stretched hand gratefully, allowing him to lead me down the hallway - still shocked of how he had helped me. Writing that letter this morning, i didn't have too much hope that Troy would do anything. I had hoped however after that kiss last night - my first ever, wonderfully, amazing kiss - that he would be my shining man in armour. And he was just that, when he saw me pushed down to the ground by 'Mitch' he came running at full speed down the hallway, helping me up and making sure i was ok before turning to the three boys before me. He then went on to talk to the boys, with me not being able to see what he was saying as he was facing away from me. However, i did catch a glimpse of the words "Sorry", "She is yours" and "Shit" Coming from 'mitchs' mouth.

Oh how i so wanted to be with Troy, to be able to kiss his lips all the time and spend every living moment with him. Because he, he treated me like a real person. Sure, his friends such as Sarpay and Taylor (My friends too?) treated me like a real person. But Troy was different to them, he was the one that wasn't afraid to come talk to me on my first day, he was the one i was oggling every day since i came to Alberqueqe, he was the one i wanted to be with.

But how?

Because as far as i knew...He had Melodie.

What ya reckon everyone? Good? Bad?

What do u think will happen next ?

Zefronfactor../x

x-sarah-x