A/N I DO NOT OWN ANYTHING! I want to thank Zanessastories1225788 for her ideas about the date on the beach and also the idea of Maria trying to stop Gabriel from go home.

A few weeks passed and Gabriella had fully healed…well physically anyway. She was sitting at the kitchen counter doing some homework when her world went black.

"Guess who." A person said.

"Grandma?" Gabriella giggled.

"Nope guess again."

"Mommy?"

"Nope."

"Mrs. Danforth."

"Ok if you're going to guess wrong as least guess male names."

"But you sound like a girl."

Troy put one hand over both her hands and brought the other hand to her side.

"You get one more guess little missy otherwise you will be getting a visit from the tickle monster."

"Troy! Troy! It's Troy!" Gabriella squealed quickly turning around in her chair. Troy laughed.

"How are you?"
"Fine. How are you?"

"Fine are you busy tonight?"

"No, why?"

"Because it's time you and I went out on our first official date."

"Where are we going?"

"It's a surprise. Just dress being prepared to get wet."

"Wet? Troy if you're thinking of taking me to a pool think again. My legs still aren't that strong yet and I'd drowned."

"I'd never let you drowned. Don't worry though, it's not the pool."

With that Troy walked away.

Gabriella just shook her head. He was such a dork sometimes. She went back to doing her homework.

Later that evening Gabriella was sitting in the back of the Bolton car with Troy, since neither of them could drive yet Lucille and Jack had to drive them. What bugged her was that none of them would tell her where they were going and it was going to drive her insane not knowing.

"Troy please tell me."

"Nope."

"Pwease." She pouted pulling her famous puppy dog pout. Troy just laughed.

"I can resist that face. Nice try."

"Troy!"

"It's a surprise Gabriella you aren't getting me to talk."

"I know how to make you speak."

Troy looked at her then laughed. "Do you really want to start a tickle war with someone who knows all your weak spots and of whom you know none of his weak spots?"

"Fine," Gabriella pouted "I'll just wait."

"Good girl." He teased petting her on the head.

Finally they arrived and Gabriella squealed and jumped out of car.

"The beach! Troy I love the beach!"

"I knew you would." He looked at his parents. "Call when you are on your way back and we will meet you here."

"All right you two have fun."

His parents drove away and Troy went over to Gabriella and took her hand together they started to walk down by the shore letting the water hit their feet. They didn't speak, it was just the sound of the waves and the seagulls calling in the distance.

"It's so beautiful and peaceful here Troy. Thank you."

"You're welcome. Would you like to go further into the water."

"No, not right now. Can we keep walking?"

"Of course."

They continued to walk a little further until they came to a stop. Gabriella gasped when she saw a picnic blanket set up with food and drinks all set up.

"Troy this is wonderful."

"Margareta pizza and chocolate covered strawberries your favorite."

Gabriella smiled and ran over to the blanket and sat down. Troy laughed and went after her. He sat down to eat too. Finally there was only one strawberry left.

"Do you want the last strawberry?"

"Hmmm?"

"Come on this could very well be the best strawberry and you wouldn't know because you aren't going to get it."

"Fine then."

Troy fed her a bite of the last strawberry.

"You were right."

"Aren't I always?"

Gabriella rolled her eyes and giggled at him. "Dork." She muttered.

"What was that Ms. Montez?"

"Nothing."

"No, it sounded like you called me a dork."

"I think you're hearing things."

"Oh so now you're calling me crazy?"

Gabriella giggled.

"Now you're even laughing at me that's it you're in trouble now missy," he growled playfully.

She giggled and took off running. He raced after her laughing as well. He, being the faster runner caught up with her and grabbed her around the waist and spun her around causing her giggles to turn to laughter. He set her back down but kept his arms around her. It was then Gabriella noticed how close they were. His face was so close to hers their noses touched. Her breathing became heaver, her heart raced and every bone in her body tensed.

"You're Beautiful," he whispered.

His warm breath tickled her face sending shivers down her back. He slowly leaned in and pressed his lips to her. It took Gabriella a second before her mind registered what was going on and she kissed back. Sparks flew through their bodies but they ignored them. They were both head over heels in love with each other and now they both knew it. When they pulled away they were both breathing hard.

"Wow…."

"Yeah wow…."

"Was I ok, I never kissed a boy before."

"You were perfect Brie. Don't be embarrassed. It's natural to kiss those you love."

"I do love you. Can…can we do it again."

Troy leaned back in and they shared another kiss on the lips.

"Troy I love you." Gabriella said.

"I love you too Brie."

Then Gabriella gasped. "Troy look, the sun is setting."

Troy just smiled at her.

"You know, I always had this fantasy of me and my boyfriend sitting on the beach together watching the sun set."

"Well then I guess as your boyfriend I need to make that fantasy come true."

He pulled her into his arms so she sitting in between his legs her back to him. Together in silence they watched as the sun set and listen to the sound of waves just enjoying their time together. For the first time in months Gabriella was relaxed and content. She leaned her head back on Troy's shoulder. He kissed her cheek. Just as she was about to doze off Troy's cell phone went off.

"That will be mom and dad. We should head back."

Gabriella nodded and sat up and started to pack up the stuff.

Troy answered his phones and spoke to his parents. Once he hung up he helped Gabriella clean up and they started to head home. Gabriella couldn't stop smiling. It had been a great first date and for the first time in months Gabriella actually felt happy again.

That weekend Troy and Gabriella went to the park to meet the others. It was time to tell the others they were together. Gabriella was nervous on how they would react. They were sitting at a picnic bench just talking and laughing.

"So what did you want to talk to us about?" Chad asked.

"Well Gabriella and I….we….we sort of got together."

"You what?"

"We're dating. She is my girlfriend."

No one said anything at first until they all finally broke out into a cheer.

"It's about time. I thought you two would never get together." Chad laughed.

"I was about to lock you two in the closet if you didn't do anything soon." Zeke teased.

"I was wondering when it would finally happen." Jason said.

"Thanks guys."

"How did Gabriel handle it?" Chad asked.

"He doesn't know."

"Your only brother and you haven't told him the biggest news of your life?" Jason asked.

Gabriella looked down at her hands. "I want to wait." She whispered.

"Gabriella doesn't think this is something that should be said over the phone. She wants it to be said in person, so she is waiting for him to come home."

"When is that anyway? How long is that storm supposed to last?"

"I don't know."

"He won't tell me." Gabriella answered softly.

"I'm sure he'll be here soon." Chad said.

"You guys have been saying that for almost a month."

"We just don't want you to give up hope. Your brother does love you and will come back to you."

"I guess." Gabriella shrugged.

"No, no you guess it's the truth." Troy said.

"Can we stop talking about this please? It makes me sad."

"Hey, we are at the park why are we just sitting here?" Chad said.

"Good point let's go play some basketball."

"No, you guys go. I'll be fine here." Gabriella said.

"Or we can play our all time favorite game." Troy smirked.

"Get and Tickle Gabi." Chad smiled.

"NO!" Gabriella squealed. She got up and took off running. They guys ran after her. They all laughed and finally Troy caught Gabriella around the waist and gently pulled her down to the ground then pinning her arms above her head. The others got down by her. Troy let her arms go but kept her pinned down to the ground.

"I say we all tickle. Troy you get her stomach, I'll take her sides, Zeke you get her underarms, and Jason you get her ribs." Chad said.

"No, no!" Gabriella squealed.

They laughed and all attacked her making her scream in hysterical laughter.

"NO! NO! NO!"

She squirmed trying to get away but it was no use. She was trapped.

"Sto-sto-stop! Plea-plea-please"

"Nope not yet."

"Plea-plea-please I can-can-can't brea-breathe!"

They guys stopped and let her catch her breath. Once she got her breath back they are tickled her again. She screamed in laughter wiggling hysterically.

In Florida Gabriel was looking out the window smiling. The sun was coming out and everything was clearing up. He could finally go home. He ran to him mom in the living room.

"Mom! Mom!"

"Yes Gabe?"

"It's clear outside we need to go. We need to be on the next flight out."

"Oh I'm too busy to go anywhere."

"With what?"

"Work."

"Mom you are sitting on your butt watching tv while eating chips, how is that work, how is that more important than your own daughter?"

"What daughter?"

"Oh my gosh." Gabriel said covering his face with his hands. "It's true. You never wanted Gabriella; you don't even care about her."

"Yes, Gabriella was not planned but I care for her."

"No, you don't care for her. If you did you'd be doing everything in your power to get home and be with her."

"She is fine with Jack and Lucille just relax. We can go this weekend or something."

"Fine I'm going by myself."

"You can't Gabriel I will not allow you to."

"Why not?"

"You can't pay for it."

"Actually I can. I've been saving my money and I have enough for a one way ticket."

"One way?"

"Yes mom. Once I get home I'm never coming back."

"Well then you are going to have to wait for me pack all your stuff."

"My stuff is already packed. I made a mistake leaving Gabriella once. I'm not doing it again. I don't care if you're coming with me or not. I'm going and you can't stop me."

"Gabriel Montez how dare you speak to me like that."

"How dare I? How dare I, how dare you! You left your daughter with a man you knew was messed up, a man who you knew was going to hurt her, a man that you didn't trust, and now you won't even go see her and try to help her. You are the worse mother I ever had. I'm ashamed to even call you that. I'm leaving and you better not stop me."

With that Gabriel went upstairs to get his stuff, and came back down. He walked out the front door. "I'm leaving goodbye Maria." Gabriel walked out to front door and didn't even look back.

"OK OK! I GIVE UP! STOP TICKLING ME PLEASE!" Gabriella cried out back at the park. They were still tickling her. Finally the guys stopped. Gabriella moved away from them and panted.

Just then Troy's cell phone rang. He smiled as he saw the caller ID.

"Hello?"

"T-r-o-y i-t-s m-e G-a-b-r-i-e-l."

"What? Who is this? I can't hear you."

"H-o-l-d o-n"

A rustling noise was heard then it was quiet.

"Sorry, is that better? It's Gabriel."

"Yeah, it's better, what's going on man."

"I'm at the airport."

"You're at the airport does that mean…"

"Yes I'm coming home."

"That's great man. When will you be here?"

"Well I got here kind of late so I can't get out till late tonight so I won't be there till late tomorrow night."

"You'll just miss the hearing."

"I know, I wish I could be there but that is the first flight I can get."

"Hey you're coming home that's what matters. We can help Gabriella through the hearing."

"Thanks Bro, is she there can I talk to her."

"Hey, what would be the best way to cheer Gabriella up after the hearing?"

"What are you talking about?"

Troy looked at Gabriella who was talking to Chad. He got up and walked away from them.

"I'm saying let's not tell Gabriella you're coming home and then you can surprise her tomorrow after the hearing."

"That's a great idea. Ok I'll call your parents and see if they can pick me up and tell them about the plan."

"OK Bro I'll see you soon."

"Bye."

Troy hung up and went back over to the others. He laughed when he saw Gabriella pinned down again being tickled to death by Chad.

"Troy help!" she cried out.

"What did you do?" Troy laughed.

"She called made fun of Sally." Chad said.

"Who is Sally?" Troy asked.

"My hair."

"Your hair? Chad seriously, you named your hair."

"That's what I said." Gabriella choked out.

"All right Chad let her up."

Chad stopped and Gabriella ran into Troy's arm.

"No more tickling please. I can't breathe."

"OK, ok no more tickling." He laughed kissing her head.

He was so happy to hear Gabriel was coming back. He knew one thing was for sure no matter how bad the hearing was Gabriel coming would make it all better.

A/N next chapter is the one you have ALL been waiting for. Gabriel comes home but also the hearing. Will Greg get off on bail or will he have to be in jail until the trial? I want to thank Zanessastories1225788 for her ideas about the date on the beach and also the idea of Maria trying to stop Gabriel from go home.