Dreams or Desire

A/N: I usually post a chapter no less every other day, but because I got so many great reviews, I figured why not post it today, so I hope you like it!!

"Hey boys!" Gabriella exclaimed as she walked into the living room, where Troy, Jordan, and Luke were watching Sports Center. The three of them turned to her.

"Hey babe."

"Hey Gabs."

"You went grocery shopping?" Troy asked, noticing the bag in her hand. Many people would think this is weird, but in the past three months in which Troy and Gabriella had been together, this became a normal occurence. After the first time Gabriella stayed at Troy's, she was over there more and more. And ever since the two decided they were ready to share a bed, where they both realized that they loved going to sleep and waking up next to each other, she was practically living there. Anyways, anyone would rather live in a Beverly Hills mansion, than a small apartment on a college campus.

"Yeah. There are a bunch of bags in the car, can you boys go grab them." They all replied with positive answers, before getting up.

"What car did you take?" Troy asked, right before he left the room.

"The Range Rover." He nodded before making his way to the garage. Another plus to being Troy Bolton's girlfriend, access to five different luxury cars, including a Range Rover, Mercedes convertible, Escalade, Audi R8, and a Bentley Continental GT. Gabriella found the Escalade way too big, and didn't have the guts to drive a $400,000 car that she didn't own, therefore usually stuck with the Mercedes and the Range Rover, depending on what kind of mood she was in, and where she was going, for it would be pretty ridiculous to show up to Organic Chemistry in a $100,000 Mercedes. Shopping with Sharpay, totally different situation. The only time she didn't drive one of his cars was to rehearsal, for it would look pretty suspicious. Gabriella began to put away the groceries, and a few minutes later the boys walked in, all carrying multiple bags.

"Damn babe. You went all out."

"Have you seen the pantry, it's practically empty."

"I wonder why," Troy replied, shooting a look at Luke and Jordan, which just made them laugh.

"So what do you guys want for dinner tonight?" Gabriella asked. Jordan's eyes lit up.

"It's Gabi's turn to make dinner tonight! Suh-weet!" Jordan exclaimed. Gabriella giggled, and Troy just shook his head. Yes, Troy and Gabriella took turns making dinner. In fact, they had developed a routine that would make anyone easily think that they were a married couple. Considering Gabriella's rehearsals were at night, Troy would make an early dinner for the two of them, while she got some studying done. When she didn't have rehearsal, or a late class, Gabriella would make dinner. In addition, if Troy had a game the next day, she would prepare a healthy lunch that he could easily heat up. The games were usually at 7:30, so Troy would eat dinner at the arena and Gabriella would get something quick with Sharpay. When the boys were over, it was usually just a free for all.

"Enchiladas!" Luke then exclaimed and Gabriella laughed.

"Ok," she replied as they continued to put away the groceries.

"Animal crackers! For sure!" They all laughed at Luke's excited statement when he pulled the animal crackers out of the pantry.

"So you guys excited for tomorrow?" Gabriella asked after the laughter died down. The next day was one of the annual Lakers charity events. Both the team and the cheerleaders went to a children's hospital to hang out with the kids.

"For what? Spending the entire day with the Laker Girls, or spending an entire day watching Troy do everything he can to keep his hands off of you," Jordan replied. Gabriella giggled and blushed as Troy glared at Jordan.

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"Tomorrow's gonna be torture," Troy groaned wrapping his arms around Gabriella from behind, as she removed her make up. She turned around and gave him a look.

"No, you know what is torture? Being 5 years old and stuck in a hospital bed after hours of chemotherapy instead of playing on a swing set like most of the kids your age."

"Yeah, you're right," he sighed. "But I'm worried about you too."

"Why?" she asked confused.

"I hate to bring this up, but the last time you were in a hospital …" She sighed and looked down.

"I know," she mumbled.

"You've been acting like it is fine, and that you are excited too, but I know you babe. I know you are worried too." She took a deep breath and looked up.

"I am, but I can handle it. It's been 4 years."

"Gabi…" he began to protest, and she shook her head.

"I'd be lying if I said it's gonna be easy, but like I said, I can handle it."

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah," she replied confidently.

"Ok." He bent down and gave her a soft kiss. Just as he was about to deepen it, she quickly pulled away.

"Oh! I forgot! I need to show you something!" She moved out of his grasp, and he stood there frozen, his lips still puckered, confused as to what just happened. It wasn't until she ran into the bathroom, did he turn around.

"What is it?"

"Look what I'm wearing tomorrow!" She removed a shirt from behind her back and held it up for him. His jaw dropped as soon as he saw it. It was a miniscule version of a Laker jersey. And it had his number on it. "My mom was handing them out and gave it to me!"

"I don't know what's sexier. This or your regular uniform." Gabriella giggled as he placed his hands on her hips and kissed her once again. This time she wrapped her arms around his neck and deepened the kiss before he could even try. He obviously responded, before lifting her off the ground, leading her to wrap her legs around his waist. He walked them over to the bed, before putting her down lightly. Without removing their lips from one another's they maneuvered themselves so they were at the top of the bed. Troy placed his hand on her hip before moving it up under one of his many basketball shirts that she was wearing. However, he could not get to his desired destination, for right as he reached her ribcage, she pulled away. He immediately looked at her confused.

"What?"

"Not tonight."

"Why not?" he whined and she rolled her eyes.

"Cause we both have to be up at 7 AM."

"But baby…" he protested in the same whiney tone, trying to change her mind, by placing kisses on her neck. "If we don't it's gonna be even harder for me to not come up to you and rip that jersey right off of you." She once again rolled his eyes.

"Good, it will teach you some self control." He stopped his attack on her neck, and looked into her eyes with a glare, leading her to give him a cheeky smile. She reached up and kissed him quickly. "Come on let's go to sleep."

"Fine," he groaned making her giggle. He got up from on top of her, and got under the covers just as she did. Right as she turned to her side, with her back to him, he wrapped his arm around her, spooning her. He then kissed her shoulder.

"Sweet dreams," he whispered. She didn't need to say anything, just intertwine her fingers with his, and snuggle into him.

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Troy looked over to his left and sighed. His girlfriend was sitting on the side of a bed that a young child, who didn't deserve to be sick, with a smile on her face. The child also had a smile on her face, and he could tell that Gabriella was cheering her up. But he could also see that he smile was fake, and there was a sense of sadness in her eyes. And as the day had gone on, he noticed that everything was getting harder and harder by the moment. He discretely watched as she got up to what he assumed to talk to another kid, but went to her mother instead. Troy froze as Maria comfortingly hugged her daughter. He then saw Maria ask her something, which led Gabriella to nod. Maria then said something to Kelly, who gave Gabriella a sympathetic look, before escorting her daughter out of the room. He immediately walked up to a Jordan.

"Gabriella's upset, if anyone asks I'm in the bathroom." Jordan just nodded, and Troy thanked him before walking out. He made his way down the bland hospital hallway, looking back and forth, trying to see if he could find Gabriella. He finally heard the sound of tears, and looked to see Gabriella crying into her mom's chest in a small hallway. He looked right and left to see if anyone was watching, before approaching her. Maria just turned to him as he walked up, not saying anything. He placed his hand on Gabriella's head, and began to run it through her hair softly. Once he did, she turn away from her mother's chest to look at him. He looked at her with sad eyes, before kissing the top of her head.

"I miss him so much," she cried.

"We know baby," Troy said softly.

"And it's okay," Maria added. Gabriella nodded, sniffled and wiped away her tears. "You don't have to go back in there if you don't want to sweetie." She took a deep breath.

"No, it's okay. I should," she replied.

"Are you sure babe?" Troy asked.

"Yeah."

"Ok, well I'm gonna go back in there." Gabriella nodded, before he placed a soft kiss on her forehead.

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"You okay baby?" Troy asked, looking down at the girl whose head was in his lap.

"I'm fine," she replied.

"Ok," he responded, even though he knew that she was still a little upset. But he knew that pressing it would be a bad idea, so he just turned his attention back to the basketball game that they were watching.

"What's he doing?" Gabriella asked. One of the players, as he was running down the court had raised his index finger in the air, and turned it towards the stand.

"It's some kinda signal that he and his wife have." Gabriella couldn't help but smile slightly.

"That's sweet."

"Yeah." Gabriella's smile then widened and she turned so she was no longer on her side, but her back.

"Can we have a signal?" He smiled down on her.

"Sure."

"Really?" she asked excited.

"Yeah. But I won't be able to look you in the eye."

"That's the point. So what's it gonna be?" Troy thought for a second before smiling.

"You'll see tomorrow."

"But then I won't know what it is!"

"Oh, you'll know."

Please Review!!! What do you think the signal is gonna be? I know a few of you were expecting to see the first night they stayed together in this chapter, but I want to keep this story as original as possible, and I think everyone has seen, she borrows his clothes, he tells her how hot she looks in them, etc.