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Chapter Four: Summer Love

"Ridin in the drop top with the top down
Saw you switchin lanes girl
Pull up to the red light lookin right
Come on let me get your name girl
Tell me where your from, What you do, What you like
Let me pick your brain girl
And tell me how they that got that pretty little face
On that pretty little frame girl
But let me show you round, Let me take you out
Betcha we can have some fun girl"

-Summer Love- by –Justin Timberlake

-Lava Springs-

A few days had passed, and everything was going smoothly. Gabriella was currently enjoying the company of Sharpay and Felix, each of them were on their lunch break. They were putting Lava Springs snack bar to good use. Felix was chomping on a double cheeseburger with fries, whilst Gabriella and Sharpay were sharing a portion of chips, which didn't seem like much to a well built guy like Felix, but was plenty to bloat both girls. Whilst the three of them sat laughing and bonding together, Amber strode through, nose in the air, and strutted over to them in a fierce manner. Having a rich daddy helps you get into upper class places like Lava Springs, but if Sharpay had her way, Amber wouldn't be allowed with in yards of the place.

"Greetings. Gabriella, Sharpay, Felix." She announced snottily, glaring a little longer than she should have been at Gabriella, giving Sharpay the once over and pouting slightly as she spoke Felix's name.

"Amber." The three amigos replied all at once, as they looked at the plastic looking girl with curiosity laced in their emotions. Amber sighed hesitantly holding three pearl coloured envelopes in her hand. Slowly, almost grudgingly stretching her right hand and dropping them amongst the table the three friends were sat eating, they each peered down, glancing at the three objects she had intended for them. They looked back to her, almost as asking permission from her if they were allowed to grab one or not.

"It's an invitation. I'm having an end of summer party, and I would like for you all to be there." She spoke practically gritting her teeth in the process. Gabriella looked at Sharpay with wide eyes, eyebrows raised before cracking up in a fit of giggles choking on the food that wasn't in her mouth.

"Let me get this straight. You, want us to be there? You came all the way here, to give us an invitation to your party?" Gabriella couldn't believe she was making an effort to be nice to them, she had hated Gabriella for the year she had been with Troy; she knew Troy had a soft spot for Gabriella, and vice versa. It wasn't long before the fake smile that had been plastered on her face seconds before had dropped instantly into a devious scowl.

"Listen up, and listen carefully. Not you equals no Troy which equals no party which equals disaster. If Troy says i should invite you guys, and it means he will be there, then i will do it! So you better be there or i will ta..." Sharpay interrupted her before she could cast some voodoo spell on them.

"Wait a second crazy lady. Why are you having an end of summer party two weeks before the end of summer? And why won't Troy go if we don't?"

"Because, Blondie. The idea is that I throw the end of summer party at the time Troy's summer ends...cos he's leaving to join the Lakers, remember! And I have already consulted him about the party, he said i should try and break the ice between us by inviting you three. Believe me, I don't like this arrangement anymore than you three, just be there make him happy so he can give me a good night to remember. If you know what i mean. Got it!"

Gabriella peered up once she had heard of Ambers plans to obviously make Troy think of all the trouble she went to for him with the party, knowing that she doesn't exactly have the best friendship with Gabriella and Sharpay. He would appreciate her efforts and return the favour by falling deeply in love with her and fucking her brains out all night long- IF Amber could even keep up, which Gabriella very much doubted, as Amber seemed like the type to let the guy do all the work, once he had, she would roll over and leave him to satisfy himself. Anyways, after giving her a pleasurable experience to keep her happy until he sees her next, he would ask her to marry him or some shitty fantasy Gabriella hoped would never come true!

Gabriella had previously zoned out on the majority of the conversation between Sharpay and Amber, and began reading the invitation. Stumbling across two words which she hoped she had miss-read, she looked up in horror.

"Fancy dress?" She asked worriedly.

"Of course. I wouldn't expect anything less. So no costume- no entry." Amber sniggered back.

"Is there a particular theme?" Sharpay queried.

"Of course" Amber repeated. "The theme is based on summer. duh. For example, Sharpie, yo.."

"It's Sharpay" Sharpay corrected, whilst Gabriella was still traumatized about having to dress up. She was still learning how to dress sexy and confidently for every day wear let a lone fancy dress, this was the last thing she needed.

"Whatever. Like i was saying, for example you, Sharpay, could be hmmmm, how about a hula girl, and Gabriella, hmmm i know, maybe a bee, cos you never buzz off..." Amber snarled.

Gabriella knew she was just trying to have a dig at her. But decided to play her at her own game.

"Sure! Thats a great idea Amber! Thank you so much for that idea! Can't wait" Gabriella responded through gritted teeth, she coudln't have been more sarcastic if she tried. Sharpay was shocked that she was going to put up with this and tried to interfear.

"But G...I am not going to let you be a bee! That's jus.."

"No Sharpay i think its a great idea. In fact i was passing a fancy dress shop the other day and seen a big furry bumble bee suit. It came with big antlers and wings, it looked kinda old and dusty. I'll go try it later. See ya tomorrow at the party Amber. And thank you so much for the short notice!" Gabriella replied acting along to her own idea, winking to Sharpay in the process who soon caught on. Amber just stood stunned that she had been so calm about it and actually agreed, especially when the bee outfit she'd described sounded hideous! This was perfect, now Gabriella couldn't show Amber up. This would be fun.

Little did she know...

-PARTY TIME-

Sharpay had decided to be a cat. Even though this had little relevance to summer, it was still Sharpay, and when did she ever pay attention to the rules?

Sharpays costume consisted of mainly PVC. She wore a skin tight black cat suit, which opened into a long V down the valley of her breasts, down to her belly button, so you could see a whole lotta Sharpay. She wore her blonde hair slicked back into a tight ponytail, and upon her head she wore little black pointy cat ears. She was wearing killer heals, black spiked heal with platform.

She had got ready with Gabriella, and had done both hers and Gabriella's make-up. She was so excited about tonight. Her make-up was dark and fierce. She strutted in the room and walked up to Chad, awaiting the arrival of Gabriella and Felix.

It was time. Suddenly it felt like time had stopped. One minute Sharpay was talking to Chad, who was dressed as a clown- yes, not exactly relevant to summer either but he looked good. And the next minute Chad suddenly zoned out of the conversation as his jaw slowly sunk in the direction of the floor, most guys eyes were suddenly diverted to the bronzed little beauty in the entrance. There standing with a seductive innocence about her stood Gabriella.

Gabriella stood wearing 6inch stiletto heel ankle strap platform sandals which were black. She had black fishnets, which were barley covered by a tiny tutu, which was a silky black, with yellow trimmings surrounding the hem, and a black and yellow striped bra, with a small black bow sitting between the two cups, black straps, and a thick coating of black lace along the upper part of the bra, which held her naturally firm breasts in position so sexy half the guys in there had boned. To add to this, she had a pair of yellowish wings attached to her peeping horizontally in line with her shoulders. Her hair fell in large curls and she had two black antennas stuck to the very top of her forehead, where her hairline began. Basically, she looked fucking stunning, and most girls were extremely jealous. Her bronzed skin was glowing, and people finally noticed that she did have a figure, and it was a hot one at that. Her stomach was tiny and well toned, her legs were slim and shapely, and were lengthened by the killer heals she wore, her arms were dainty, but in proportion with her body, and her breasts were just the right size for her body, her skin was tanned and glowing a bronzed shimmer all over. Her make-up was dark eyes, tanned shimmery face, glitter here and there, accentuating the important parts, and her lips were a pale pink, glossed over in a shiny coat of lip balm. She smelt delicious! Her nails were painted yellow, with a black tip.

She gained confidence, even though she was literally shaking in her shoes on the inside, as she strutted over to Sharpay who couldn't be more satisfied!

"Hey guys!" She chirped cheerfully.

"Hey gorgeous! I think that guy right behind you just literally just cum in his pants!" Sharpay giggled.

Gabriella blushed and giggled trying not to cause trouble with Chad standing there- who was still gawping! Troy had seen Gabriella and his heart nearly melted, he wanted her so badly and couldn't get over how stunning she looked. Instead, he was stuck in the corner with Amber, who was dressed as a mermaid and could barely walk in her tacky costume, as her ankle were practically tied together by the tail of her costume. As soon as she had set sight on Gabriella she started fussing in a jealous way. Picking out faults which really weren't there. Troy got sick of it and walked off to the others, and currently he was standing trying to control Troy Junior.

"Wow Els, your the cutest little bee I've ever come across. You can sting me anytime Doll." Troy laughed mockingly at her. In other words that was his way of telling her she looked good, but in a 'brotherly' way, whilst winking eye contact with her, and maintaining eye contact.

"Oh BUZZ off Troy!" She responded a little pissed that he'd called her cute, it could have been sexy or pretty or something that didn't sound so, so...innocent. After she'd said that they both looked at each other and burst out laughing at the irony. She pecked him on the cheek as they embraced in a quick hello hug, which lasted a little longer than a normal hello hug should. Troy was dressed as a lifeguard, in red board shorts and a whit towel hanging around his neck. There was also one other thing which only Chad and Gabriella knew the meaning of, as well as Troy of course. Around his neck hung a gold pendant, which was the only thing he had from his mother, and even though he hated her for leaving him and his father when he was only eight years old, he didn't have the heart to get rid of it, because deep down he knew his mother would always have a place in his heart. He wouldn't admit this either but Gabriella and Chad both knew that the pendant he cherished so much was probably his most prized possession, and it was one of the few things he cared for the most. Gabriella can't actually remember seeing Troy not wearing the pendant. Gabriella is the only person Troy would ever open up to about his mother, Chad surprisingly didn't actually know much about the situation, where as Gabriella knew almost everything about it, Deep down she knew that Troy would no way pass up the chance to meet his mother, she was always on his mind.

"So,,,wheres Felix.?" Troy asked surprised he wasn't clinging onto Gabriella trying to keep her away from all the prying eyes. Gabriella shrugged, not quite sure herself.

"Not here yet. He said he'd find me when he gets here though." She replied,

"Well he better get here fast, before you get a…" Sharpay was interrupted as Felix swooped in between Troy and Gabriella, wrapping his arm around her shoulder as he nodded his head to Chad as if saying hello in a mans way, and did the same to Sharpay. He completely tried to avoid acknowledging Troy, who really couldn't care less but seen the humorous side to it, as it was funny how much of a threat he seen Troy as and how possessive he was of Gabriella. He handed Gabriella a cocktail, her first drink of the night, as he sipped on his own beer. She gracefully took it and stepped out of his grasp whilst glaring at him as if to signal to him not to be such a twat.

Troy noticed this and smirked to himself. He thought of how cute it was that she was willing to fall out with her lover to defend him. Felix obviously wasn't up for losing her for the night over a stupid jealousy issue. He turned in an almost apologetic manner for his behaviour and offered Troy a drink , which he accepted on purpose so he could get more time on his own with Gabriella. To be polite he also had to offer Sharpay and Chad, who also accepted.

What started out as a conversation between the four of them, Chad and Sharpay were soon dropped out of the conversation as they were barely acknowledged by Troy and Gabriella. Just as the two were getting more flirtatious in their private little conversation, along hobbled Amber, who tripped and banged into Gabriella, who fell into Troy's chest, spilling what was left of her cocktail on the rounded cleavage spilling out of her bra, as well as down Troy's sexy abs. Due to overly large heels, Gabriella's foot twisted clumsily as she fell, she squealed sweetly in shock as Troy swiftly caught her in his muscular arms. His arms around her tiny waist. Chest to Chest. Face to Face.

Gabriella immediately blushed furiously as the heat rapidly rose to her cheeks as she apologised over and over, and gazed down to her cleavage, leading Troy's eyes to follow her gaze as he chuckled, not knowing how he could help with out perverted thoughts to fill his dirty mind and arouse him there and then. Suddenly Felix was back and caught sight of the mess, and the arousing sight of Gabriella's chest, which had droplets of juice spilling here there and everywhere....

He grabbed her and dipped his head licking where ever he could get fast enough, as she squealed in shock and embarrassment and pushed him away in horror.

"What the hell are you doing!" She squealed wide eyed backing up, whilst Troy stood fists clenched, relieved that Gabriella didn't approve of the PDA. Felix had took a little while longer returning than he should have and it was now evident that he had been drinking something strong, possibly spirits, as he looked pretty wasted. Felix stumbled towards her and chuckled.

"y..you spilled it, i was just helping you clean it off....besides you didn't mind last night! Or do i need to refresh your memo.." He slurred in an aggravated tone, noticing Troy who was glaring at him.

"Felix! Shut up! Fuck!...Not everyone needs to know my private business! I can't believe you y..y...ugh" Gabriella was beyond humiliated and hurt at the fact he had tried to boast about their intimacy, which she thought he respected as well as her privacy, girls can be sensitive about stuff like that, and some boys can just be utterly clueless. Felix tried to coo her and apologise stepping forward embracing her.

"Baby...c'mon....pretty girl, i was jus…" he stroked her face trying to win her over, he had no idea how repulsed she was by him then and there.

"Eeew. Don't even touch me. Im outta here. asshole." and with those words Gabriella removed her heels and shoved him off of her, which took a lot of effort since she was so tiny, he stumbled backwards and she sauntered off into the darkness.

Once she was outside the club, she tried calling Sharpay to let her know she was leaving, but she couldn't get the connection so she just sent her a text and walked off in the dark night. She was absolutely freezing two mintues into the walk, and heard footsteps coming from behind her. She turned her head to be met with a pair of piercing blue eyes. Yep, it was Troy.

"How many times have me and Chad told you to not walk home on your own El!" He started off with a light hearted joke, still meaning it seriously though, but found she obviously wasn't up for laughing. Troy had had his fair share of girls, and even though he was a bit of a player, he had morals, and he would never kiss and tell, well, Chad being the exception, but he trusted him. But anyways, he knew the majority of girls with respect for themselves, the ones who didn't sleep around, were sensitive about personal information being boasted about etc, no matter how much of an amazing lover they were. Even Troy wouldn't have as little respect for a girl like that, in fact Troy was actually quite a good charmer, and had loads of respect for women.

He could see Gabriella shivering and tears threatening to fall out of her beautiful big eyes. Right then and there, she could have asked him anything, and he would of done it, for her, He removed the towel from his neck and wrapped it around her tiny frame, pulled her close to his chest an held her. He had noticed how much tinier she was with no heels, but this just made him feel more manly and protective of her.

"What about Amber..and Chad and all they guys?" Gabriella said in a tiny voice, almost as if she was scared to talk. He looked down at her, sorrow in his eyes as he shrugged his shoulders and gave her a wink.

"I have more fun with you anyways. Besides, we haven't talked properly in a long time. I...i miss it." He admitted, comforting her as they slowly detached themselves from each other and began walking slowly towards their destination, arms still entwined. This brought a huge grin to her face as she sniffed and a single tear slipped down her smooth skin. He noticed this and stopped her gently turning to face her wiping the tear away with the pad of his thumb, holding onto both of her upper arms.

"Hey," He cooed softly. "Don't be sad, what's brought the tears on?"

She smiled softly a few more tears slipping, and looked to the ground and just shrugged, before her eyes returned to his gaze. "I think it's just been a long time since I've had someone to talk to who actually understands. Sure I can talk to Shar, I talk to her all the time, but not the way we used to talk...and,..and now you're going away..and..and.." Her voice quivered and she broke eye contact with him as her lip trembled and heavy tears stung her eyes again. Troy knew exactly what she was indicating. She missed him this year, and she was going to miss him even more now he was going to be a big shot and have no time for his old life. He knew that she had had a tough year with him and Chad gone to college, but he didn't actually realise how bad it had been for her.

"I..i...think its just my hormones kicking in...y'know." She joked trying to lighten the mood and lift her spirits as she brought Troy out of his bubble of thoughts. He chuckled. Trust Gabriella to crack a joke aimed at herself, while she was the one hurting.

"Nah, its okay to cry every so often. Don't block it out, just let it all out okay? I'm here." He soothed and they continued their journey once more stopping when they had reached home, they sat out on the porch, in the dark and just talked. About everything, everything they hadn't been able to catch up on. It was good to get things out in the open, especially with the one person you trust most in the whole world.

After Troy telling Gabriella all about his time in college, his thoughts about his mom, how his dad was coping in rehab, his thoughts about joining the Lakers etc, and Gabriella had updated him on her year, her relationship with her father, or what was left of it, her current feelings, they were currently talking about how things can change in the blink of an eye, how Troy was one day playing a game of basketball, and the next minute there were scouts wanting to pick him up for his talent...

"What about me Troy? What the fuck can I do? I have nothing, I don't have enough money, I have no way of getting more, its just not gonna happen for me. I just wish that it could be as simple for me as it was for you..that I could be spotted for something, anything, I just, I wanna get out of this shitty little town, I have to. Its all I've ever wanted, more than anything. And if I can't afford college, then I'm stuck here, doing nothing, having to be caged in with someone who can't stand the sight of me anymore." Gabriella stated, her eyes fixated on the stars shining brightly. They were both laying side by side on the grass, staring up at the sky talking, occasionally peering at one another,

"You just gotta believe in yourself. I would of never thought in a million years that I, Me, would be picked to play for the Lakers, I've only turned twenty, its, crazy. But as soon as I get my first pay check El, I'll send it to you, its a start right, and you can put it towards your college funds, and I'll keep doin it til you got enough, i prom.." (AWWWWWWWWWWWWW-lol)

"TROY! Are you CRAZY!" She squealed in a loud whisper. "I could never, ever let you do something like that for me!" She insisted.

They were both staring at each other now. Tears pricked Gabriella's eyes once more as Troy whispered..

"Jesus girl, what's happened to you since I've been gone? You never cried...you were like one of the boys, and now look at you, I leave you with Shar for almost a year and this happens." He laughed, and they both cracked up giggling.

"Oh come on Troy, 'It's good to cry' Remember?" She said jokingly mocking his earlier phrase. They laughed.

"Wow. You really have shit loadsa hormones. You weren't kiddin!" He joked.

"Hey! So what it's my time of the month I'm allowed to be hormonal! Do you think I like sitting in a hard chair all day, in a tiny swim suit, in front of hundreds of snobby people, while I feel like shit, and I'm having stomach cramps all day, and then on top of that, having to swim, when there is some jerk who pretends to drown just so he can plant one on me...." they laughed together, neither of them ever minded these conversations, they were both completely honest and comfortable in each others presence.

"Does it hurt right now?" He asked caringly.

"A little, but I've had worse." She replied.

"Where does it hurt?" He queried.

"Right, here..." She pointed to her right side, the lower part of her stomach, above the waistband of the tutu.

He reached his left arm across her body and gently rubbed the area she pointed to, with in this short space of time he had also moved to lay his right arm under her head, so she was nestling into his side.

"hmmm, your hands are warm." She smiled lazily, yawning. Gabriella was a very affectionate person, she loved hugs and kisses, and touching and stroking, and she was so easily lulled to sleep by someone stroking her hair, or softly tickling her body and holding her, or a beautiful soft voice and gentle gestures. Troy Bolton knew this, and love sending her to sleep this way. Knowing he was the reason she slept with a small smile lazily painted on her pretty little face.

He tiredly picked her up ever so gently, an carried her quietly into the house, and up to her room.

He brought her into her room and layed her on her bed, realising she must be uncomfortable in her current clothes he gently nudged her; she dreamily stirred from her sleep...

"hmm?"

"Els,, you wna get changed in your jammies now and then I'll get you back to sleep?" He lulled quietly.

"Promise?" She whispered soundlessly.

"Promise." He promised...(lol)

Troy left the room and waited to be called back in. Meanwhile Gabriella had removed her make-up, removed all of her jewellery, brushed her teeth and changed into black tight panties that were good for sleeping in, and a loosely fitting tee. She went to Chad's room and knocked on the door. Troy opened it in his boxers and a tee.

"Ready?" She asked him sweetly.

"Always Baby." He followed her back to her room trying not to think of how sexy she looked, her tight little ass, her pert, firm breasts which could just about be made out through the large tee. He had to distract his mind from this, cos he was on the verge of waking Troy Junior, how embarrassing would that be, it would be so obvious as well due to lack of clothing. The funny thing was that he used the image of Amber tits to distract the desire to pounce on Gabriella and make love to her all night long. Why Amber- yes his girlfriends tits, well you see, when ever they had sex, she would never take her bra off, because she would only tell Troy this but she wasn't happy with her breasts. Troy didn't know this part though, well at least she thought he didn't...she always wears chicken fillets, because her breasts are so small, she always wears fillets and everyone thinks she's had a boob job, but in sexual intercourse with Troy she doesn't let him touch her there, and he can't remember ever seeing her breasts, but how may Troy know she wears fillets...one time it was quite dark, they were having sex and one fell out but him being a gentlemen, acted like he hadn't seen anything and just carried on.

Anyways.... Gabriella was now laying in her bed snuggled under the covers, whilst Troy kept true to his promise and lulled her to sleep talking to her in a sensual voice and running his fingers through her silky locks, also stroking her tummy now and then. He was laying beside her but he wasn't under the covers.

"Baby....im soo tired. I know i promised but ive gotta get to sleep before i fall asleep in here." He said...all traces of energy drained from his voice.

"Then stay here. Please. I don't care. It just feels so nice Troy." She spoke in an audible whisper, her words so sweet he couldn't say no.

"You sure?" He checked. Noticing how perfect she was. She lay there with no make up and messy hair and she was still the most beautiful woman he had ever laid eyes on. Right now, with her, he felt like the luckiest guy in the world.

Not even bothering to answer back she turned to face his direction and tugged at the duvet to come from under him so she could wrap it round him as well. He got her message and budged out the way. As soon as he layed next to her, she sat up and tucked him in, which he thought was the cutest thing, and Amber had never and would never do such a selfless thing. She lay back down and snuggled into him, wrapping her arm around him, gliding her little hand up his back and began soothing him to sleep by stroking his back in an affectionate way, her face was snuggled into his chest an her legs were almost entwined with his, this was also something Amber could an would never do...she hated Troy to hold her during the night, he couldn't touch her whilst she slept and she wouldn't touch him either. She hated it...so Troy never really knew what it was like to be able to hold someone, and for someone to hold him in return- let alone even show as much affection to him as he would to her- if only she'd let him.

The best thing was, Troy loved it. He placed his arm back round Gabriella and began stroking her hair again, occasionally soothing his hand up and down her back.

"G'night Troy." Gabriella sighed contently, pecking his chest where her head was nestled. "Thanks for everything. I owe you."

Troy smiled, his heart melting yet again, beating just that little bit faster for that one girl, the same girl it had always been, his little angel.

"Night El, and you don't owe me anything. Ever." He stated and placed a lingering kiss into her scented hair.

With in a few minutes, all that could be heard in the room was the sound of light, content breathing, and a little snore occasionally coming from little Murphy, who was happy to take a back seat tonight, as he was currently snuggled at the bottom of the bed.

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