Thank You soo much for all the support on this story. You have no idea how much it means to me!!!So I changed something…Troy went to help Sharpay move in and when they're done, Troy was going to go back and spend more time with his girls. It's a minor change, but I thought I would just mention it so you're not confused. Also, I happened to re read chapter one and noticed I had a difference of times when Gabriella left. She left their Sophomore year of college and its been 5 years. Just to clear that up for anyone who might be confused!!

This is a longer chapter so enjoy the extra stuff. Enjoy!! ; - )

Chapter 6

June 5th 12:45 p.m. Evan's New Apartment

The afternoon sun weighed down on me as I helped Sharpay move into her new apartment. The apartment wasn't big, but it would do for only her.

"That's the last one." I stated as I set down the box I had lugged up 3 flights of stairs.

Sharpay giggled. "Thank you soo much Troy." She walked up to me and gave me a giant hug. "You're such a great friend."

I smiled and hugged her back. "No, thank you Sharpay. If it wasn't for you, I would have died when Gabriella left and wouldn't have her now. I owe you my life!"

She chuckled and pulled back. "Well, I must own that now, since your breathing so hard from lugging up those boxes."

I leaned over and rested my hands on my knees. "You have no idea."

We both b laughed and headed over towards the couch. My cell rang and I smiled big.

"Gabriella?" She asked, smiling big as well.

"No." I walked over to the kitchen and answered my phone. "Hey, what's up?"

Sharpay listened intently. If it wasn't Gabriella and it couldn't be Chad because he was out with Taylor, than whom could it be?

"5 minutes? Alright, thanks man." I hung up and headed back to the living room, sitting on the couch.

"Sooo?" She shifted so her knee was on the couch and she was looking right at me.

I smiled. "So what?"

"Oh come on! You're not going to tell me?!" She slapped her hands down on the couch.

I started laughing. "I have no idea what you're talking about!"

She playfully hit my arm. "You suck Bolton!"

I smiled. "Ah, but you still love me."She shook her head. I checked my phone and smiled again. "Well, we should make sure the airport guys got all the luggage out and took the van." I sat up and smiled at her.

"But, I thought they left an hour ago?!" She looked at him, trying to figure out what he was hiding.

"Do you want to know who I was talking to?" I asked, knowing it would get her outside.

"YES!" She jumped up and ran out the door, flying down the stairs and running outside. I was right behind her, laughing.

"Oh my god!!" She squealed. "Is that for me?!"

I stepped outside and smiled. I had bought her a brand new 2009 silver E550 4 Matic Sedan. There was another one right next to it but it was an Audi Q7. "Well, the Sedan is. The Audi is for Gabriella."

Sharpay turned around and hugged me. "You are amazing. But you shouldn't have bought me car! Oh my god! Is it a Mercedes Benz?!" She pulled away and ran over to her car and ran a hand over the outside.

I chuckled. "Yeah. It's all yours." The dealer was standing right next to the car and handed Sharpay the keys. She hugged him and jumped in the car. The dealer threw a pleased smile at me and got into the passenger seat to explain all the accessories of her new car.

I made my way over to the other dealer and smiled at him. "So, is everything ready for this one?" I was over excited to give Gabriella her brand new car. One I could be satisfied knowing she was safe driving.

"Absolutely sir. There's a booster seat in the back and everything." The dealer smiled. "You really know how to treat your friends."

I grinned back. "Oh this ones for my girlfriend and our daughter."

The dealer raised his eyebrows, obviously knowing who I was and having no idea, like I had been only 24 hours ago, that I had a daughter. "Well, it's a perfect choice of car."

"Yes, yes it is." I looked over at Sharpay who had jumped out of her car, smiling and made her way over to me. "You like it?"

She smiled big. "Troy, you are the best guy friend a girl could ever have. I owe you big time."

I smiled. "Nah, it's a gift for stickin' with me the last 5 years."

Sharpay looked over at the other car and smiled. "That one for Gabriella?"

My smile widened. "Yeah. Think her and Belle will like it?"

"They'll love it Troy, though I'm sure Gabriella will be extremely surprised."

I chuckled. "Yeah, well, her other car isn't safe and now I'll know that my girls are safe."

Both the dealer and Sharpay were grinning away. "I always knew you would be a great dad."

Dad. I liked the sound of that, especially if the words were going to be coming from little blue. "I just need to get her to call me dad and not big blue!"

She chuckled. "Just give her some time. She just met you. How did you get that nickname anyways?"

I smiled again, remembering the moment. "She couldn't remember my name so she called me Blue because of my eyes. If you noticed last night, she has the most stunning blue eyes ever, so I called her little blue and she called me big blue."

"Aww, that's soo cute!" Sharpay gushed over his father daughter relationship, which hasn't even lasted 24 hours yet.

I smiled like an idiot. "Yeah, well, if you're all set, we can all go to the park or something?"

"Yeah cool!"

I wanted the dealer to drive, so both dealers hopped in followed by me and Sharpay.

1:20 P.M. Montez Apartment

"Mommy?" Belle asked as I pulled her out of the bath and wrapped her in a bath towel.

"Yeah baby?" I continued to dry off Belle.

"Where Big blue at?" Her lower lip was pulled out and her eyes were soft as I looked down at her and smiled. Belle had been talking about him sense he left.

"Big Blue is helping his friend and then he's coming back." I gave her a reassuring smile.

"O tay." She said with a smile.

I giggled. "Ok. Let's go get you dressed." I lifted her into my arms and carried her into her bedroom. I tickled her just before setting her down and she giggled.

"Big blues favorite color is blue so I wear blue." She said, giving me a 'that's that' look. I giggled again.

"Is that so?"

"Yes." I giggled again and reached into her dresser, pulling out a cute blue summer dress. "Yeah!" She squealed.

I grabbed a brush and brushed out her curly dirty blonde hair and placed a cute blue barrette in her hair.

"Big blue like?" She asked, bouncing up and down.

"Yes, big blue will love!" I giggled with her and grabbed her tickling her. We both busted into fits of laughter as we walked back into the living room. I was already ready for the day, wearing a nice blue summer dress that sort of matched Belle's. We were all going to match to his ocean blue eyes.

A knock on the door was heard and Belle and I both looked at each other before darting over to the door. I whipped it open only to see two men in the doorway, grinning like hell.

"Um, can I help you?" Belle was in my arms now and she was squirming.

The tallest one chuckled. "Well sort of, you boxed my car in and I can't get out."

She looked at the two grinning men cautiously. "Oh, um, o.k. Sorry about that. Let me just grab my keys and I'll head down in a second."

The two men just smiled and walked back down the stairs.

"Mommy, where big blue?" She was getting fussy.

I moved her on my hip and grabbed my car keys off the counter. "I don't know baby, but I'm sure he's coming."

She stayed quiet as we made our way down the steps and walked outside.

I gasped as I saw Troy standing in front of a brand new car, equipped with a giant red bow. He smiled big when we saw him.

"BIG BLUE!!" She squealed and I set her down so she could run to him. He kneeled down and wrapped his arms around her when she made it. He lifted her up and spun her around in circles. "You're back!" She giggled as he tickled her.

"Of course I'm back." He shifted her onto his hip and looked her right in the eyes. "I'll always come back little blue. I promise." She rested her head on his shoulder as I made my way over to them, still in awe from the car behind him. "SURPRISE!!" He shouted, smiling big.

I looked from him to the car and than back to him. "Is…this….mine…car…WOW!!" I started to laugh with excitement.

"Yep. It's all yours. Belle even has a new car seat!"

"YEAH!!" She giggled in his arms and he tickled her again.

"Troy, oh my god." I started laughing again and walked over to the car, touching the red paint. "This is amazing!"

He stood next to me and whispered into my ear. "I hoped you like it."

I turned around and kissed him, my whole world falling into his lips. I pulled back and smiled. "I love you wildcat."

"Him name big blue mommy!" We both laughed at Troy's mix of nicknames. I looked into his eyes again. "I love you big blue." I smiled big and he kissed me again.

"I love you too Brie." All three of us were just in each other's worlds before a clearing throat interrupted us.

"Um, well, I thought I would inform you of the outside world." I turned my gaze from Troy and looked behind him at a blonde girl, smiling.

I pulled away from Troy and walked up to her, hugging her. "Thank you soo much."

She hesitated putting her arms around me but did and chuckled. "For what?"

I pulled away and looked back at Troy. "For giving me him back."

She just smiled at me. "I've been getting lots of thanks for that today." I smiled. "I'm Sharpay Evans. I'm taking over at the B.R.A.V.O Center."

"Oh you're Sharpay! That's great! Belle wanted to take dance classes there in the fall!"

"Belle like dance!" Belle cheered from Troy's arms.

Sharpay'e eyes widened in joy. "Fabulous! I already have a little recruit." She chuckled

We all stood around for a moment before I remembered I had a brand new car to check out. I ran over to the car and was handed the keys by one of the dealers who just smiled at me. I hopped in the driver seat while another dealer hopped in the passenger seat. Troy, Belle and Sharpay got in the back and we all listened to the dealer explain what all the fun little buttons did.

5:27 P.M. Oshners Park

"Higher blue, higher!!" Belle squealed as I pushed her higher on the swing.

Gabriella drove us all to the park and we've been here for a couple of hours. There's a cute little picnic are and things so we ordered some pizza and had it delivered it over. Gabriella says they normally don't deliver, but when I told them I was Troy Bolton, they came over in a hurry. When they arrived, I told them how it was a secret that I was there and that I would highly appreciate it if they didn't tell anybody I was there. They easily agreed and took a couple of pictures before they left. I believe they had said their names were Timothy and Sarah. I should remember that, maybe I'll get free pizza!

Belle giggled louder as I grabbed her when the swing came back to me and tickled her. I let her jump off the swing and run out into the grass. I chased after her and she squealed again when she saw me coming.

"I'm gonna get you!" I laughed as she tried to run circles to get away from me. Finally, I grabbed her and spun her around. "I gotchu!!"

She giggled as I laid her across my arms and held her out, pretending she was an airplane and made airplane noises. "Big blue!" She giggled. "Put me down!"

I pretended to trip and fell sideways to the ground. "Ah, you took me down!" We both laughed and I rolled onto my back, lifting her up into the air.

TGTGTGTGTGTGTGTGTGTGTG

I giggled as I watched Troy play with his daughter. They looked so happy together. The way he holds her and looks at her; it reminds me of how my father looked at me when I was little, before he died when I was only 10. My father and I had a very close relationship and I can only hope that Troy and Belle have that same.

"They look so cute together." Sharpay said, walking up to me smiling. We were sitting on one of the benches near the playground, watching Troy run around with Belle.

I sighed. "I know. He even looks like a father." My smile widened as he fell to the side and held her up in the air, both of them laughing like crazy.

She grinned at me. "That's because he is one."

I turned my head and looked at Sharpay. Her face was soft with a small smile, almost as if she understood what was going through my head. I looked down and focused on a piece of grass. "Of course I want Troy to be a part of her life, but, I'm not sure I'm fully ready for him." I turned my gaze back to Troy and Belle who looked like they were playing tag. "Sure I may look like everything is fine for me, but I had a reason for leaving, and that reason is going to be the one that keeps him also. I don't want to keep him from her, I don't, but if he…" I stopped and looked back at the piece of grass.

She placed a hand on my shoulder, making me calm a little bit. She may be a new friend, but I feel like I've known her for years. That reminds me, I should call Nicky. "Gabs, if I can call you that?" I nodded. "He's not going to leave you, I promise. When you left 5 years ago, Troy told me he searched for you for ever. He flew out to New York to convince you to come back, but you weren't there." I shot my glance back at her to confirm her words. She just nodded. "He was constantly on the look out for you, but after about 3 years, he just kind of lost hope. He never forgot about you, I mean, every time Chad convinced him to go to a club, I would take a drunken Troy home and listen to him talk about you."We both looked over at them when Belle screeched with laughter as Troy caught up with her and tagged her, running away when she turned back around."It never bothered me, he did the same for me when my friends would take me out, but still. He never stopped loving you and he will never let you go. Leaving will be a lot harder now that he knows where you are." She smiled showing me she was trying to be funny, yet stating a well known fact.

Leaving Troy, if I ever decided to try again, would be the equivalence of trying to escape a state prison with a plastic spoon; impossible. But leaving Troy or Troy leaving me isn't exactly the problem. "I don't think I plan on leaving Troy or Troy leaving me, it's just that…" I paused not knowing how to put it. Troy looked over at us and smiled as Belle ran full force into him, knocking him over backwards. We all chuckled. "He has so much. A career, his dream career, and if he gives that up for us.." I sighed and focused on the interesting blade of grass. "I would never be able to forgive myself."

Sharpay placed an arm around me and squeezed my shoulder. "He's not going to give up his dream because you won't let him. If you tell him you want him to keep his job, than he'll keep his job. If you want him to stay, he will stay. It all depends on you. I don't know a lot about your past relationship, but, he loves you and has always loved you and now Belle is apart of that love." She looked over at Troy and Belle and I followed her gaze. It looked as if Belle had fallen and scrapped her knee and Troy was kneeling next to her, kissing her knee. I smiled . "You can make it work. If I know Troy Bolton, he will not let small bumps in the road stop him form reaching his goal, and right now, his goal is keeping the two of you in his life."

I looked over at her and sighed. "But what about when basketball season starts? He'll be traveling all the time and I can't lug Belle all around."

She gave me a small smile. "Worry about that when it arrives. Training camp starts in October so you have some time to work things out." She squeezed my shoulder again. "Don't worry about it. It'll all work out."

I gave her a small smile. "I sure hope so."

Troy, carrying Belle upside down, walked up to us and smiled. "So, what's next?"

I gave a small smile and looked at Belle who was laughing like crazy. She looked so happy and so did he. What am I going to do? I don't want to take her from him, but I don't want to have to care for Belle all by myself while he's off in some other state, shooting free throws.

"Is everything o.k.?" Troy asked, concerned as he set Belle down and she jumped onto my lap.

"Mommy! Blue carried me upside down!!" She giggled.

I giggled. "Did he now!"

"Mommy, it so much fun! You should do it too!!"

"You know, little blue, that's not a bad idea!" Troy said, slowly making he way towards me.

"Troy, no!" I said sternly, my heart racing as he inched closer and closer. Sharpay jumped up off the bench, laughing. Just as I turned to look at her, Troy lunged at me and picked me up, carrying me bridal style. "TROY!!!" He ran around he playground laughing. I hit his back, demanding to be put down.

After a good minute, he put me down and laughed as I smacked his arm. "Hey!" He laughed again. I tired to glare at him but he was just too cute to be mad at. I gave in and chuckled, letting him wrap his arms around me in a hug.

"I will get you Bolton!" I giggled.

"Who Bolton?" Belle ran up giggling.

Troy and I looked at each other and laughed. She laughed to, forgetting her question.

"So what do now?!" Belle asked, trying to mimic Troy. She was so like him, it's not even funny.

7:30 P.M. Montez Apartment

My heart was racing as I knocked on her apartment door. I was wearing a suit and tie, holding flowers. The receptionist at the Kalahari had recommended eating at a restaurant called Fields Stake House. They say its top notch and has a dress code, well there's supposed to be a dress code, but so many tourists show up that they have no clue, wearing shorts and t-shirts. Nicky, Gabriella's friend, had volunteered to babysit Belle while Gabriella, Chad, Taylor and I went on a double date. We all haven't gotten a chance to hang out together since high school and now seemed like the perfect opportunity. It was just going to be me, Gabriella and of course our best friends.

Nicky answered the door and smiled. "Well, the basketball star can really clean up!" She smirked at me and let me in.

"Big blue!!" I heard Belle's foot steps sound from the hallway and a half naked blue eyed girl came sprinting over to me.

"Hey little blue!" I chuckled at the sight of her. She was wearing princess undies and that was about it.

"Belle…" Nicky sighed. "I told you to stay put."

"But Big blue!" She giggled again as I lifted her up in my arms and I planted a raspberry on her exposed stomach. She squealed.

"Troy!" The whole world seemed to have stopped as I looked up and took in her sight. Gabriella had walked into the living room wearing the red dress I had bought her back in college, and gold hoop earrings. Her hair was down, extra curly and she had a very light amount of makeup on. My eyes landed on the 'T' necklace I had gotten her when I had asked her to be my girlfriend and I smiled. She's the most amazing woman I'll ever know. She smiled at me, blushing and I chuckled, looking down for a second.

I set Belle down and ignored her protest, walking right up to Gabriella, stopping inches from her and placing a hand on her cheek. "You look amazing." I whispered and she smiled. I leaned down and placed my lips softly on hers. It's crazy to think I went 5 years without her kisses. It seems like every time our lips meet, my head spins and I get lost in her world. It's the most amazing feeling ever. She lifted her arms around my neck and I placed my other hand on her the other cheek. I had to use every muscle in my body to will myself to pull away from her. I didn't want to let her go, but our reservations are set for 8 and it's 7:45. I pulled away and took a breath, needing air. "I love you." My voice was barely over a whisper.

She smiled. "I love you too."

"O.k. well, you're going to be late if you don't leave now." Nicky stated, holding in a chuckle. We looked at her and smiled. Belle was in her arms now, her expression disgusted. I don't think she likes it when we kiss, but that's o.k. because kids are not supposed to like it when their parents kiss in front of them; though Belle doesn't know I'm her father. We should tell her sometime soon.

I felt Gabriella grab my hand and lead me back to the door. "Thanks' Nicky soo much. I like owe you big time!" She said, smiling big.

Nicky chuckled. "Yes, you do!" Belle reached out for Gabi. "No, mommy and Da..I mean big blue are going to eat dinner." I frowned as she corrected herself for Belle. Gabi squeezed my hand and gave me a sympathetic smile.

"Mommy!" Belle whined from Nicky's arms.

Gabi sighed. "Belle, mommy loves you and I'll be back later o.k.?"

Belle just nodded, her lower lip out in a pout. That's definitely a trait from my side.

Gabi kissed her head and let me say goodbye. "Be good for Auntie Nicky, k?"

"O tay big blue." She smiled. I kissed her head and followed Gabi out the door.

"At least she didn't make a big scene!" I chuckled, though surprised. Aren't kids supposed to cry when their parents leave?

"Well, she's used to me being out at night." She sighed and headed down the stairs.

I followed. "What do you mean?" I asked concerned.

"Well, I work night shifts at Denny's, so she's used to me leaving at this time. It might come in handy for other dinner dates." She giggled.

"What do you mean by late shifts?" My voice was hard but concerned.

Gabi sighed as we reached the bottom of the stairs. She turned to me and grabbed my hand. "We can talk about all this later. Right now, I just want to go out and spend some time with you, happy."

I sighed and smiled back. "O.k., buy you have to promise we will talk."

"I promise." Because of her heels, she only had to raise her neck to peck me on the lips before leading me over to her brand new car. We got in, me driving, and she giggled. "Have I told you I LOVE this car!"

I laughed. "Once or twice."

"Well, how about one more time. I LOVE this car!!" We both laughed as I started the engine, pulled the car into drive and raced over to the Kalahari to pick up Taylor and Chad.

June 5th Fields Premiere Steak House 9:00 p.m.

"That was so funny!"

"Dude, no it wasn't! I was terrified!" Chad croaked.

Taylor and I just giggled as we listened to Troy and Chad argue over who had the best invitation for prom.

"Oh come on! The look on your face when Tay knocked the ball out of your arm and stormed off, that was priceless!" Troy laughed again. We were in a special seating room, meant for special events, so we were allowed to be loud and laugh al we wanted, but the staff was so excited to have us anyways that I'm sure we could have been loud either way!

Taylor wrapped her arms around Chad's arm as they both remembered that day. "Hunny, that was pretty funny, and you were yourself when you asked me in the cafeteria, but, Troy's, I have to admit, was the best."

"Ha!" Troy gloated next to me, smiling away.

"Ya ya. I'm sorry I'm the romantic one who waltzes with you on a roof top!" Chad scoffed.

"Actually, I waltzed him around, not the other way around!" I giggled.

"Hey now! I started to lead after a while!" He pouted.

"Ya, at prom!" I giggled again as he shrunk a little in his chair.

"Which was so romantic!" Tay looked over at me, smiling big. "The way you explained him driving all the way to Stanford in that piece of shit truck and surprised you at school, waltzing you around the grounds. You made it sound like a scene from a Disney movie! It's so cute!" Turning to Chad, she playfully hit Chad's arm. "Why didn't you ever do that for me!?" She giggled.

Chad smiled and looked at Troy. "Dude, you're killing us normal men! Stop being so romantic! Give us a chance!" He sounded like he was begging and we all laughed.

I missed these times with all of us. We used to stay out all night long at a local diner and laugh all night. That was when life was easy and we had no responsibilities. I love Belle more than anything, but I still miss those days. The days where I could call up Troy and he would come and pick me up in his truck so we could spend the whole day together. Those were the good ol' days.

We had already eaten our appetizers and meal, so we were just waiting for the check, too full to attempt eating desert. I leaned my head on Troy's shoulder and sighed, my stomach feeling like a rock. I felt so safe next to him. He laid his head on mine and sighed as well. He rested his hand on my knee and gently stroked it with his thumb. I closed my eyes, taking in his smell. It's just like I remembered it.

When I opened my eyes, Taylor and Chad looked about the same, resting against each other and taking in their presence. If only we could stay like this forever.

"Here's your check Mr. Bolton." The waiter said as he placed the check next to Troy and left.

"Hell no, man. I'm taking this one. You always pay for dinner!" Chad said, reaching for the check.

"No speaking Chad. My idea, my money! No if's ands or buts' about it." He looked at Chad. "And no pouting!" We both chuckled as Chad made a 'humph' noise and went back to relaxing with Taylor.

Troy paid for the check and the four of us made our way out of the restaurant, holding our stomachs. "Oh my god! That place was amazing!" Taylor said.

"I know right!" Troy stated as he grabbed my hand and led us back to my car.

We all piled in and headed back towards the Kondo. There was a T.V. and everything there, so we had all decided to have a movie night, just like the good ol' days.

Kalahari was only down the road so it was only a matter of seconds before we were piling back out of the car and heading into the Kondo.

"So, what should we watch?" Troy asked as he pulled me into the living room and sat on the couch, pulling me into his lap.

"I don't know, I was thinking 'The Princess Bride." I smiled at Troy. His expression showed he had remembered as well.

On our very first date, Troy had taken me to see a special theatre viewing of 'The Princess Bride'. After that night, it became our movie. Every time Troy would sneak over, I would pop in the movie and we would recite it word for word. I haven't seen it since the last birthday we spent together before I ran off.

Chad and Taylor made their way into the living room as well and Chad sat on the floor, Taylor between his legs. Troy just smiled at me as he grabbed the TV. clicker and found it on Stars on Demand. I scooted off his lap and lay on the couch, my head in his lap. Using one of his hands, he crabbed one of my loose curls and twirled it around one f his fingers while the other hand made small circles on my temples. I really wanted to watch the movie, but his touch made me relax and I was asleep in minutes.

12:43 A.M. Bolton Kondo

"Gabi, wake up." He whispered. His voice was so soft and relaxing.

Opening my eyes, I saw that Chad and Taylor had already made their way into Chad's bedroom and it was just the two of us in the living room. I sat up and looked him right in the eyes. There was something there. I'm not sure what it was, but it was there. Something that reminded me of all the great times we had together and all the times he held me this same way. I wanted him. I wanted to hold him in my arms and tell him how much I love him and that I never stopped loving him, even after I had left. He is my world and will always be. Without even thinking, I leaned over and kissed him passionately. Our lips met in perfect harmony as I leaned over more and caused him to lie back on the couch. His arm wrapped around my body, pulling me closer to his. I needed him and he needed me. It's been far to long since we've needed each other like this and I don't think it will match the amount of love we had had that night. Somehow, I feel like this could be better.

Carefully, Troy turned us around, without breaking the kiss, so he was on top of me. We broke away from some much needed air and I took the opportunity to speak. "I love you Wildcat."

SOOOOO what you think??!! I know it's long, 6,000 words to be exact. Was it too long, or should I keep it this long???? Let me know. This would have been 2 chapters!! O.k., so I finally know what's going to happen in this story, all the way to the end so hopefully the chapters will come out more often, but again, I'm making no promises.

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