Chapter 6
"You hooked up with Chase Morgan? Gross," Sharpay shuddered, taking a bite of ice cream. The roommates were sitting in their living room, a movie playing in the background, but neither paid much attention to it. Gabriella sat herself next to Sharpay on the floor the minute she got home and the two had been updating each other on the previous night.
"I have no idea what got into me. It was like, I had all this built up frustration and I needed to get it out somehow. And I know I wanted Troy, but for some reason my body and my mind just didn't add up," Gabriella explained, tapping the side of the ice cream carton.
"So your body wanted him but your mind didn't? Throw caution to the wind, babe, and just go for it. Seriously, Troy is such a good guy,"
"It's just different this time, Shar. And I have no idea what to do about Chase now!" Gabriella exclaimed, as Sharpay giggled at her best friend's situation.
"Well, he's clearly into you,"
"That sucks, though!"
"Gabs, you've got to take it as it comes. This thing with Chase will blow over soon enough. Just lay low for a while," Sharpay closed the empty ice cream carton and licked her spoon. "Speaking of laying low, guess who has an actual date for tonight?"
"You…?" Gabriella smirked, raising her eyebrows. "An actual date? No hooking up this time? Who is it?" she asked, getting more and more excited for her roommate. The chances of Sharpay Evans finding someone she deemed worthy to date were slim; she was the pickiest and most fussy girl when it came to choices.
"Don't sound so surprised, Gabi!" she laughed. "It's Zeke. Last night, since you didn't come home, I invited him over and we just got to talking. He's really sweet and we stayed up for the longest time, just talking about everything and anything," Sharpay smiled at the thought.
"Zeke Baylor? Shar, that's great. You two will make a really cute couple,"
"It's just one date, Gabs. Anyway, I have a manicure appointment in a few. Wanna come? My treat, since you're feeling so lousy," Sharpay stood up quickly. Gabriella contemplated going with her, just to be protected underneath Sharpay's watchful eye, but she decided against it.
"Nah. I think I'm going to stay in today. Lay low, like you said," Gabriella turned up the volume on the TV.
"Suit yourself. Be good, Gabi," Sharpay gave her a quick hug and left.
An hour later, Gabriella was lying down on the couch, channel flipping. She felt miserable, dirty, and incredibly ashamed of herself. Why did I go after Chase? That was such a mistake. And if Troy finds out, my chances with him are kaput. Before Gabriella could analyze the situation a millionth time, the doorbell rang. Thinking it was one of the girls or Sharpay forgetting her key again, Gabriella didn't bother fixing herself up. She was dressed in a pair of bright pink boy panties and an oversized gray sweater that hung low on her right shoulder. Her curls were a mass atop her head and she pushed some strands out of her face as she opened the door.
"Troy?" Gabriella's eyes widened at the sight of him on her very own doorstep. She immediately thought his appearance was for the best, that he finally came to claim her as his. Then, her mind shifted to the events of the previous night and she thought of the worst, that he was there to give her a piece of his mind.
"Gabriella," he nodded at her. She winced at the lack of passion in his voice and even worse, his eyes. They were completely empty as he looked at her.
"Um…what's up?" she asked nervously. She was suddenly very aware that they were completely alone and as such, Gabriella took a step back to allow him to enter the house.
"Is Sharpay here?" he asked curtly. She closed the door behind her and faced him, using all her willpower to not jump him right then and there.
"No, she left about an hour ago,"
"Do you know when she'll be back?" he asked, stepping further into the house and entering the kitchen.
"No idea," she said, breathlessly following him. He turned around suddenly, to face her, and in that instant, Gabriella and Troy's eyes locked on each other.
"Good," Troy said, before crashing his lips onto hers. Gabriella felt herself stagger backwards from the sheer force of his actions and she was grateful to feel the sturdiness of the kitchen wall behind her. Her vision blurred and suddenly, all was aware of was Troy's lips, his soft, sultry lips, moving slowly against hers. His arms found her waist and Gabriella instinctively tangled her fingers through his hair. He pulled apart, much to her disappointment and leaned his forehead on hers, looking down at him. As soon as Gabriella opened her mouth to protest his abrupt halt, Troy covered his lips over hers again. She sighed in happiness, the kiss, something she had been dreaming about ever since their first encounter, was intense and passionate, exactly how she imagined it. Troy's hands moved to her thighs and lifted her up, pinning her against the wall, as she wrapped her legs around him and attempted to pull him closer to her. The heat between them intensified and for a split second, Gabriella couldn't believe that it was really happening. For a split second, it seemed like a complete and utter dream. Snapping back to reality, Gabriella realized, in her hazy state, that Troy had moved to her neck and she threw her head back in ecstasy. It was unreal, how good he made her feel, and he did it so nonchalantly that she wanted to grab his shoulders and demand some sort of an emotion, or confirmation that this was, in fact, unfeigned. Gabriella clawed at his back, struggling to keep up with each wave of sensation he was sending over her, and dug her heels into his back. She smirked, as she heard Troy grunt and lift his head. They locked eyes once again, until this time, Gabriella decided to take charge. She let herself down from his grip and spun him around, his back leaning against the wall and her, standing in front of him. With half-lidded eyes, she began to draw imaginary circles on his neck, causing him to close his eyes. His hands managed to find her waist and Gabriella knew, there was no going back. She pinned his wrists against the wall and kissed him forcefully, a kiss that sent Troy over the edge, a kiss that spoke so much, a kiss that strengthened, and suddenly, heavy breathing was all that could be heard between the two, as their limbs tangled with each others and their lips fought to stay in control.
A/N: I hope you guys like it! I had to throw in the little surprise of Chase & Gabriella, just to build up some suspense! I like putting an air of suspense around Troy, but who knows what might happen to him later. Read and review! Thanks! =)
