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Chapter 13 – Nerves and Happiness
Four months later
Today was Troy and Gabriella's wedding day and they were both extremely nervous. Gabriella was pacing back and forth in her bridal room. Her two best friends, Taylor and Sharpay, where there trying to comfort her but it didn't seem to be working. "Are you sure he's here? I mean…what if he decides this isn't what he wants after all? Why would he want me anyway? I'm pushy, moody, I have a daughter that isn't his…."
Taylor cut Gabriella off but grabbing her shoulders and making her stop pacing. "Sweetie, you know for a fact that Troy loves you AND Annabelle more than anything in this world. Sometimes I have to remind myself that Annabelle isn't really even Troy's. He loves her as if she was his own and that is the way it will always be. I can guarantee that. And who cares if you are pushy or moody? What woman isn't? But that is what Troy loves about you. You are willing to go as far as you can to get what you want, and he adores that about you."
"Are you sure Taylor? Can you at least go check his room one more time to make sure he is here and isn't backing out?"
"I'm one step ahead of you," said Sharpay, who was walking in the door. She had stepped out to go check on Troy while Taylor was calming Gabriella down. "He said that he loves you and can't wait to meet you at the altar. He's nervous you are going to back out."
"What? I am not going to back out. Annabelle needs a father. And I need him. He's the only male I have been able to trust since the rape."
Taylor and Sharpay both smiled sadly at this. "You've picked a keeper, Gabi. He loves you so much and I don't think he would ever do anything to intentionally hurt you." Taylor said.
"I know. I think I'm most nervous about tonight, though."
Sharpay frowned. "What about tonight? It's your wedding night. Its supposed to be fun and exciting."
Gabriella sighed. "I know. But I haven't even tried to…you know…since the rape and I'm afraid that it won't be a very enjoyable experience. I'm so afraid that I'm going to ruin Troy's night. Plus, if it hadn't been for that jerk, I would still be a virgin. I don't even know what to do in a situation like that."
"Gabi, as long as Troy is with you, I don't think he is going to mind if you feel uncomfortable getting physical with him. He understands." Taylor got up to hug Gabriella. "Listen, just try to have fun and don't think about all the scary things. Just think about how much Troy loves you and go with the flow."
"You're right. Thanks girls." Gabriella hugged Taylor and Sharpay. "Now, I do believe I have a wedding to finish getting ready for." Taylor and Sharpay laughed and helped Gabriella finish getting ready.
Fifteen minutes later, Troy was waiting at the altar for the double doors to open to reveal his beautiful bride. Sharpay was already standing up there and Taylor was making her way down the aisle. Then he heard the music that signaled she was getting ready to come down the aisle. The double doors opened, but Gabriella wasn't seen. Troy started to panic, thinking she had second thoughts and fled the church. After a few seconds, though, she appeared from around the corner and gave him a brilliant smile. He returned the smile and let out a breath he didn't realize he had been holding. She was breathtaking. When she reached the front of the church and took her place next to him he looked at her and mouthed "I love you." She mouthed it right back and smiled at him.
After the reciting of the vows and exchanging of the rings, the pastor looked towards their family and friends. "It is my privilege to present for the first time as husband and wife Mr. and Mrs. Troy Bolton. Troy, you may kiss your bride."
Troy looked over at Gabriella. His Brie. He grabbed her and dipped her back, giving her the most passionate kiss she had ever received from him. When he brought her back up to stand, they just stared at each other and smiled the biggest smiles. They were finally together…forever…and were completely happy for the first time in a long time.