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Chapter 25- Pre-Game
Beep…Beep…Beep…Beep
I groaned and I rolled over and slammed the button on the alarm, I threw my hand on Troy's chest but it fell straight down on the soft mattress. My eyes snapped open and I starred at the spot, I little note laid on the bed. I smiled softly and laid my hand on my growing stomach. I picked the note up with the opposite hand.
Brie-
Good Morning sunshine! Did you sleep well? I hope so! You had you big pillow lying next to you. ;) It was super hard to get out of bed while you were sleeping because you were so cute. I didn't want to disturber you. So big day today, and I have a special surprise for you after the game. Call me when you wake up my beautiful, I took Oreo out to the bathroom this morning, so don't worry about it my love. I love you! –Troy
I giggled and I heard whining at the door, I smiled and I swung my feet over the side of the bed, I stood up shakily and I almost fell over, nobody tell Troy, he would have a heart attack. I smiled knowing how over protective Troy was of me. I walked over to the door and I opened it up, Oreo came flying into the room, her white fur flying everywhere. I laughed and I walked back over to the bed. I plopped down on the green bedspread. Oreo was making her spot in the pillows, back and forth she went. I smiled and reached over for my cell phone. I picked it up and dialed Troy's number; I put the phone to my ear and let it ring a few times.
"Good Morning Miss Ella" His sweet voice rang through the line, my giggle echoed the room.
"Hey babe" I said, I leaned back against the bed frame. I let my hand guide through Oreos hair. It was so soft and white.
"Did you just wake up?" He asked I nodded my head forgetting that he couldn't see me.
"Yep! I did, I did. Are you ready for the big game?" I asked my voice was high with excitement; it was all he could talk about yesterday. It almost drove me insane.
"Yes, I am at the gym right now waiting on coach to come out" He said, I could hear a bunch of other people in the background.
"Oh, so you are waiting?"
He sighed and I heard him switch ears "Maybe…" my eye brows rose in curiosity, my bedroom door then popped open. I dropped my phone and I saw Troy standing there with breakfast in his hands. I smiled and I got up and walked over to him, I leaned over the tray and gave him a quick kiss on the lips.
"Troy, I thought you had to be at the gym!" I said, he chuckled and guided me back to the bed, he made me sit and Oreo climbed into my lap, sitting in front of my stomach.
"I do, just in an hour" He said climbing in next to me, I smiled and I grabbed the bowl of fruit sitting next some bacon.
I put a strawberry in my mouth and chewed on it, "So Troy, what are you looking forward to the most about your first big game?" I asked him, he pretended to think about it.
"There are two" He said, his mouth twitching into a small smile, I grinned as I placed another piece of fruit in my mouth.
"Oh yeah, what are those two?" I asked him, he grabbed my hand and played with my fingers.
He took a bite of the bacon before talking, I rolled my eyes "One," He said holding up his finger "The big interview before the game with all the rookies so Chad and I." He said I patted his leg; I let my hand stroke his thigh.
"Now, Babe doesn't worry about that, just think back to kindergarten and your whole audience is your class, I will be watching." I said, I poked his chest and kissed his lips.
"What's number two?" I asked him, he licked his lips and smiled.
"Messing up in front of my amazing girlfriend" He said, my cheeks blushed a deep red, I let my head hang a little bit.
"Aww so sweet but you have played in front of me all the time" I said, I made Oreo get off of my lap, she whimpered but settled quickly in the pillows, I got up and sat in Troy's lap, a big sigh came from his mouth, I leaned against his chest his mouth next to my ear. His hand was rubbing my stomach, my growing stomach.
"I am going to miss this" I mumbled, Troy nodded his head against the side of my head. "Me too, but don't worry" Troy then started to shuffle around a little bit.
"I can't believe in two weeks you will be six months pregnant, it went by so fast" He mumbled against my ear, I sighed and leaned forward a little bit.
"Well if you remember I was almost three months when we found out about me being pregnant." I said to him, he chuckled softly and kissed my ear.
"Very true"
The door to our room flew open, making Troy and I jump up out of our skin. I took a deep breath and looked at the door and there stood Jenni.
"Jenni!" Troy and I yelled at the same time, we both jumped up and grabbed her into a hug.
"Oh my God! What are you doing here!" Troy asked, I backed off from the hug and stood back. The two siblings hugging each other, Troy lifted her into the air spinning her around. I smiled at the two, so close but still had their little fights.
"Gabi!" I spun around to see Jack standing in the door way. I squealed and effulged him into a big hug. He chuckled and hugged me back tightly.
"What are you guys doing here?" Troy asked, after giving his dad a hug and I gave Jenni a hug.
"What do you think we are here for?" Jack asked him, Troy then smiled brightly.
"My game" He whispered, we all started laughing and I grabbed his hand.
"Yes your game!" Jenni said leaning against Troy, I smiled at everybody in the room.
"Hoops! Time to go!" Chad yelled, I heard Troy sigh, I squeezed his hand.
"I will call you an hour before your game, ok?" I said, he nodded and kissed my lips, I smiled into the kiss and heard Jenni groan, Troy kicked her. I pulled back and slapped Troy.
"Hey!" He yelled, I rolled my eyes and kissed his cheek. "Go win for me Wildcat" He grinned and gave everybody hugs before he left, I smiled and Taylor joined our room along with Chad's parents. When I heard the door slam and their car zoomed away I turned and looked at the group in front of me.
"Its time to decorate and make some phone calls!" I said the room started to buzz; I slipped on a pair of sweats and went to the closet to pull out all of the stuff. I handed everybody and bag and when I looked up I saw my girls.
"Ahh! Sammie! Amy! Gloria! Van! Oh my thanks so much for coming and helping me do this and all of the boys know not the tell Chad or Troy we are doing this right?" I said, they all nodded their heads, I bent over and grabbed some more bags and handed them more bags.
"Geez Gabs what did you get?" they asked, I laughed and we headed downstairs. I say everybody in full action. Jack and Chad's dad Steve were hanging the banner that said 'Good Job Troy and Chad!' I smiled. I saw Taylor and Chad's mom Karen were hanging purple and gold streamers. Zeke was preparing all of the food, who else would I have do it.
"Zeke, how is that big cake coming up?" I yelled, he turned around and shot me a smile "It couldn't be better Gabs!" I nodded and walked towards my Laker girls, they were helping the men move furniture, and I laughed at Vanessa who was in heels and trying to do this. I got my iPhone and out took a picture, I giggled as I captured the moment. I put it away before she noticed.
"GO Vanessa!" I cheered, she looked over and shot me a glare, and I only shrugged my shoulders and picked up the plates and set up the kitchen area.
Twenty minutes later I walked out into the living room and gasped, it looked wonderful. The streamers crossed over one another, the area was made for dancing, the banner nice and straight. The food trays were out and ready to be filled with all of the food for the hungry basketball players. My emotions took over me and tears filled my eyes and my breath hitched in my throat. My hand covered my mouth.
"You guys…" I muttered, they were all grinning then the tears fell, Jack rushed forward and brought me into a hug.
"Gabi…What's wrong?" He asked I shook my head.
"Nothing…nothing I swear it just so beautiful" I mumbled, I backed off and took pictures with my phone, I felt everybody starring at me, whispers but I was in my own little bubble.
"Gabs…" I was grabbed out of my trace and I looked around, I then looked at the clock, I had two hours to get ready before I was time for the big game.
"Yeah?" I responded my voice short, I wiped the remaining tears away and I looked at Amy who was speaking to me and Sharpay next to her.
"IT'S TIME TO GET READY!" They screamed together, I laughed and I walked towards them.
"Let's get this party started" I said, my voice echoed, it had taken us a good three hours to get the house ready to go now it was time for it all to begin. All of us girls raced up the stairs, I being careful of course take it slowly. When we reached my bedroom I opened the door and we all flung to different areas.
"Gabi…"
"Yeah?" I asked I was getting my make-up stuff out.
"You have to wear this; we all got the same one." Sharpay yelled I poked my head out of the bathroom. I saw Sharpay holding up some t-shirts. I went over and grabbed it, Sharpay, Lucille, Jenni, and mine were all Laker yellow with the purple logo. Sharpay's read…
Troy Bolton's Friend Sharpay!
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Lucille shirt read
Troy Bolton's mom!
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Jenni's was cute, I loved Jenni's
I love my big bro, Troy Bolton!
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"Aww you guys they are soo cute!" I gushed; Sharpay smiled and then turned mine around.
Troy Bolton's Girl…Paws off!
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"You guys! Troy is going to LOVE this!" I giggled.
"We knew he would, wait until he sees it." She mumbled, I nodded my head and looked at the girls scattering around.
"Taylor! What does your shirt say?" I asked her, she turned her back to me and showed me.
Chad Danforth girl…Just don't mess with his hair
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Karen, Sammy, Gloria, Amy, and Vanessa all had shirts too, saying wife, girlfriend, or whatever they were to them. I smiled and I turned to them.
"I am going to take a really fast shower, be out in fifteen minutes or less" I said, they all nodded and I headed towards the bathroom. I turned on the shower and stripped my clothes off. My belly sticking out, I rubbed it softly and I stepped in the shower, I shampooed, conditioned, and I washed my body. I stepped out and I wrapped myself in the towel. I put my under garments on and I slipped on a pair of jeans, which were awful tight, I could barely button them. Tears popped into my eyes, why did I need to go up another jean size, these are like 7-8!
I walked out of the bathroom and rushed to my closet, I heard the girls follow me; I grabbed a purple tank-top and slipped it over my head. I wiped my tears away and I turned to look at everybody.
"Gabs, are you okay?" Vanessa asked, I shrugged and leaned back.
"Yeah, just need more jeans or bigger" I mumbled, Vanessa then brought me back into a hug. "I remember these times; it really does suck when you keep going up jean sizes. I remember every moment of that depression." She said, I giggled and pulled back.
"Thanks Van, it helps!" I mumbled, she nodded and my door to my room flew open, I had no idea what peoples probably was and throwing my door open.
"Mommy! We are here!" Gianna yelled, I giggled as they ran into their mom's arms. They had their little shirts on and ready to go, I smiled and rubbed my stomach. I put on my t-shirt and I tied it back with a pony tail, so my tank top showed a bit. We all pulled our hair back into a pony tail and put purple and yellow ribbons in our hair. We put on make-up, bracelets, necklaces, and we put some of that black stuff you put under your eyes on.
"Come on girls, let's get finished because Troy and Chad are going to be on TV in twenty minutes and then we have to go to the stadium." Vanessa said to them, I jumped up and down before Lucille made me stay on my feet. When we were down with getting ready we raced back down stairs to see the guys all waiting. I had a smile placed firmly on my face; I sat down next to Jack.
"We'll be right back with the rookies from the Lakers, Troy Bolton and Chad Danforth who are both starters."
"Could be interesting to see how they play with Kobe and with their very first NBA game."
"Yes, I think it would be" The guy's chuckle "Be back in a few minutes." One of them said.
We all cheered and hollered when they said their name. I smiled and I reached over and grabbed the remote and DVR the interview, it was something to keep. He would probably want to watch it and I would have forgotten so I did it.
"He'll be dying to watch that" Lucille mumbled from across the room, I nodded my head in agreement.
"Yeah, and I recorded it before I totally forgot, I have been doing that lately"
"Being pregnant will do that to you!" Lucille said
I raised an eye brow and readjusted my headband "Hmm…so if I ever forget and Troy gets mad all I have to do is plays the I-am-pregnant-card?" I asked all the girls who have been pregnant nodded their heads quickly. I smiled, knowing that Troy would love me too much to yell at me for forgetting.
"Ah! Why can't they come back on yet?" Sharpay yelled, she and Zeke stood in the corner, hands on her hips, I rolled my eyes and I stared at them.
"Shar be…" but before she could finish the TV turned back to the two announcers, Austin and John. We all clapped and made ourselves more comfortable. Sweat layered my hands, feet, and the top of my forehead. I was nervous for him, how could I not be?
"Alrighty, we are back and we have two hours until the first Laker game of the season" Austin said, themicrophones sitting on top of his head, John looking the same. The black sports jackets with black slacks. They both had purple ties on, ready for the game.
"Why, yes, yes we are! Well this is a huge day for two people, these two rookies, more like the Kindergarten duos!" John said towards the camera.
"Let's watch some of their highlights before moving any further." Austin said, the TV then went black, and a picture of East High showed up. I felt the whole room brighten up, gasps fell through the room.
(Italics will be the background announcer)
"This is where these two boys went to high school, where this all started for them…"It ventured through the school, past his locker, and mine. For the final stop to the gym, it then flipped to video, a basketball game. It was the first one I was at…
"Troy Bolton set records on this day, setting the most points scored by a sophomore. He scored alone 72 out of 83, he shot free throws, he was on fire. Nobody knows why but that was the best he ever played, and from then on Troy Bolton soared with his basketball."
It kept showing him scoring before moving to another game, it was when Troy was out for an injured ankle. This was Taylor and Chad's first game as a couple.
"Chad Danforth, had played like no other day, this was his day to shine. Chad was blocking, stealing, and scoring points left and right. Nobody was stopping him from anything; it was almost like a one-man show but better. Chad Danforth has played amazing games, but nothing likes this one."
I looked over at Taylor who had tears glistens in her eyes; I reached over and rubbed her back. She turned and smiled at me, a water smile. I rubbed my stomach softly and my face watched the TV screen, flicking from Troy's senior pictures, to Chad's. Then it ended up on one with them both back to back in there graduation gowns. Chad with a basketball in his hands, I started laughing at the photo since I took it. Big smiles on their own faces, they couldn't look happier.
"Troy Bolton and Chad Danforth are amazing players by themselves, but together…They are unstoppable."Then the screen went black again, we all clapped and then it came back up and there they were. Sitting side by side, Chad's hair all goofy, Troy smiling, his blue eyes shining.
"Wow, is all I have to say" Austin said, he looked over at John.
"Yes, Wow, you guys are amazing!" John exclaimed, Troy reached back and scratched the back of his neck. I smiled his nervous habit.
"Thanks guys, you have no idea how much that means" Troy said, his face caring, he then looked at the camera, smiling.
"You are more than welcome but if you are just now joining us we are sitting here with Laker rookies, Troy Bolton and Chad Danforth, nickname the Kindergarten duos" John said
"Now, I have to ask, how did you guys get that name?" Austin said, the two friends shared a look and then back to the announcers.
"Funny story" Chad started, Troy cracked a huge smile.
"My girlfriend was joking around one day and Chad comes up and stands next to me and she had just found a picture of us two on the first day of kindergarten, playing basketball on a three foot hoop, which made her laugh so hard I swear she was going to pee her pants." As my boyfriend said this, my cheeks turned bright red. Everybody turned and stared at me before turning back to the TV.
"And as I walk up she goes The Kindergarten Duos, it was so funny because the whole hallway turned and starred at us, and it was a moment to catch." Chad finished, Austin and John were both laughing along with Chad and Troy. Smiles plaster to their faces.
"So Troy, you said my girlfriend and we were talking back in high school, do you still have the same girlfriend?" John asked him, Troy reached back and scratched his sideburn.
My smile widened on my face, the whole room felt vibrant. Sharpay and Taylor both shot me looks of happiness, I watched the TV intently. My eyes never leaving the screen, who knew what he was about to say about me on National Television.
Troy's cheeks blushed a little before he began to speak, my mouth formed in awe.
"Uh, yes we are still together, 6 years and counting" Troy said with a proud smile, the announcers looked stun. Chad on the other hand was playing with his hair, only you Chad.
"Six years? That's insane! When did you start going out?" Austin asked nudging Troy a little bit to go further. Troy being Troy scratched the back of his neck and looked away from the camera for a moment and then back.
"We started going out during the second semester of Sophomore year, February 26th is when I asked her out for the first time" Isighed in awe, he has never forgotten, hell he might even know the time.
"It was during lunch so it was probably around 12:15" He mumbled, I saw him blush a little more, a few more words escaping his mouth. I turned into a mess of a girlfriend, I was in awe from what he was saying, I was touched, and most of all happy.
"Wow, I couldn't tell you any of that about my wife" Troy chuckled and hit Chad with his elbow, "I guess it's just love" Troy mumbled. I smiled widely and I nudged Taylor.
"Umm Chad haven't you and your girlfriend been doing the same?" John asked, Chad shrugged and then looked at Troy.
"Yes, Tay and I started going out six months after Troy and Gabs, but I couldn't tell you all the stuff lover boy just told you"
"That would be my Chad" Taylor mumbled, I laughed and I turned and looked at her, my hand rubbing my stomach. The comfort it gave me.
"Wow, so you are still both with your high school sweethearts?" John asked them, Chad and Troy shared a knowing look, the look that said we are done talking about them, let's move on. John and Austin waited patiently for the two to answer.
"Yes, yes we are" Chad answered; the guys shared another look and then back at the announcers.
"Awesome, now what are you looking most forward to about tonight?" Austin asked, directing the question towards Troy, and then looking towards Chad, almost as saying, you will go after Troy.
"Um, I am looking most forward to the game, y'know man? I man I just want to get out there and play like my life depended on it. I want to go out and impress the world, that I, Troy Bolton am not some lame ass punk kid who is going to screw this system up. I want to be a role model for kids, not someone that their parents have to hide. I want to live the dream but still be down-to-earth and I think my girlfriend Gabi can help me with that." Troy said, his smile shining on the TV screen.
The whole room around me awed, I snapped out of my trace with the TV and starred at them, I then blushed. I can't believe he said that. I smiled towards all of them and then glanced back at the TV; I saw Taylor starring intently as Chad was on the screen. Talking about how he wants to be a star and some little boy looks up to, like he had. I wasn't really listening to the TV anymore; I was too busy watching Troy's every action. They way he moved his arms, flexed his muscles…
"Troy, how do you feel about starting tonight only being a rookie?" John asked him, Troy took a minute before scooting further in his chair, he started to talk, his words so soft.
"I think I am going to be nervous, I think I am going to be scared, but I also think that I am going to play my best." Troy said, his white teeth glowing on the TV screen, John nodded and then moved on to Chad, he was all pumped up and ready to go.
We all watched as they talked about a few more things, I starred and rubbed my stomach. When they were done, I slipped out of the living room and headed up to the nursery, I smiled as I walked into the two brown walls and the other two just waiting to be painted. The room smelled like Vanilla, such a great scent. I went over to window and leaned against the window seat; I pulled out my iPhone and called Troy. The phone for what seemed like forever until his sweet voice carried through the phone.
"Hello?"
"You have one hour until we have fans, paparazzi, and freaks screaming at our front gate" I said softly into the phone, a smile plastered on my face.
He chuckled, his chuckle deep, but when he talked his voice was sweet "You know, I think that just might be true" He said, I heard basketballs off in the distance, he was at the gym.
I let out a nervous, shaky breath "You ready?" I asked him, his breathing was soft, barely could hear him.
"As long as you are sitting courtside" He mumbled back into my ear, through the phone.
"I promise, I am dying to leave"
"Then go! They will let you in the locker room, so if you come quickly enough you can come and see me" He said, my eyes lighted up, I squealed and rushed out the door.
"Calm, Brie" His voice went through my head, I rolled my eyes. "Not a chance, wildcat" I said giggling, I raced into our room and slipped on a pair of purple flip-flops, grabbing everybody else stuff.
"So, how was early practice?" I asked him, as I grabbed Sharpay's make-up kit that with her everywhere. Troy always thought it was stupid but I carry on in secret, just a little bag in my purse though, not like Shar's suitcase. I rolled my brown eyes at the thought.
"Good, I am super excited for this; you know this was my dream when I was 4?" He asked, I laughed and opened the bedroom door. "Yes, baby I know. You have told me this multiplies times."
"GIRLS! Come get your stuff!" I yelled, keeping the phone a distance from my mouth, I could hear Troy chuckling over the phone, my cheeks blushed instantly.
"You are too cute, that is why I love you so much" He murmured, I sighed softly as they all came running up the stairs; they crashed into the room, breathless.
"Let's go we are leaving, like now" I said, no more like demanded. They all starred before I shot them a look, they scored around the room while I caressed the phone between my shoulder and ear.
"I love you too baby" I mumbled, I grabbed my purse and I headed out the door, I looked at the boys and Zeke looked at me.
"Troy, babe, I will call you when we get there. Okay?" I heard him moving around and then he stopped.
"Okay, I love you. See ya soon?"
"See ya soon wildcat!" I said smiling; I then hit the talk button. I ended the phone call and looked around the room.
"If we get there quick, we can go in the locker room and see them" I uttered, my hands clapping, excitedly. The guys all cracked smiles and then the girls came tumbling down the stairs, chattered filled the hallway.
"Taylor, come on if we hurry we can go and see Chad!" I yelled I then heard the feet pick up some more pace, I smirked and looked at Jack and Zeke. "Come on we better go before Ms. Montez burst from excitement." Zeke mumbled, I sighed and rolled my eyes.
"Oreo! Came here!" I yelled out into the house, and before you knew it, Oreo was standing at my feet. I bent down and picked her up, she licked my face as I lifted her up; I giggled and headed towards the laundry room where she resides when we are gone. I put her down and she whimpered.
"I know baby girl, I will be back soon. Ok?" I said petting her long white fur, she only barked. I sighed and set her back down. "See ya later, ok" I then shut the door and walked out into the living room where everybody was waiting.
I smiled a huge smile, I turned and looked around.
"Let's. Get. This. Party. Started." I said the whole room busted out in laughter. I smiled and lead them down the stairs.
Wow! Long time, like no write! It has been forever since I updated, and I am sooo sorry! School is getting VERY busy! I start Volleyball on Monday, and then it gets worse from there. I have been trying to write this chapter for like two weeks now, and only getting a little time to do so. Tomorrow, I have school and friends coming over. Saturday, doing stuff with a local group for us kids, Sunday I have some volleyball stuff and I might even be able to write some to The Homeless Girls! Yay! I hope you all liked this chapter! The next will be the game, and seeing Troy and blah, blah, blah. But I was going to be the game in this Chapter but then you wouldn't have gotten this chapter until like next weekend so you will get that next chapter!
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