A/N: Yeah I've been very busy. I started my new series on YT, I post the link up later. It's currently, almost 2am here in texas on a school night. I'm on meds, so that's why I can't sleep right now.lol. If this chapter is short sorry. I was also wondering if some you guys could give me some ideas of what to put in my story. Because I'm stuck. I had it planned out in my head but now I can't remember. I can't remember a lot of things.lol. Ok got to go to bed. gonna listen to my iPod radio with la iPod hooked up to it and goes to sleep . I belive Hayden P.- My hero Is you is playing. Yep. LOLS!

puppyqueen14- yeah I kinda figured I named him Troy Alexander Bolton. But oh well. He was renamed. lol. So now so no one is confused Troy's name is... Troy Adam Bolton! And Gabriella's is Gabriella Michelle Montez. I was about to put Bolton.lol.

P.S.-Spell checker is being gay. so don't be mean about my spelling! I warned you peeps before in previous chapters!lol.

Chapter 12

Today was Christmas Eve. It's been 11 days since everything went down between Troy and his dad. Troy has been staying with me, but since we had barely any space he either had to bunk with Lucas, Braden, or Matt. And after everything that happened 11 days ago, he was still kinda shooken up. And he really didin't want to be around them after they were so pissed that I might have been pregnant. Which thankfully I'm not. I'm not trying to be glad about it, but it scared the living shit out of me. If I was pregnant, I would have Troy with me but I'm not and I'm going to wait awhile, as well as Troy before we have sex again. As for the sleeping arrangement, Daddy caved and let Troy sleep with me. I had to beg him, that what Troy was going through, I think he wouldn't want to be harrased by 3 over protective brothers. Yep that's right! Braden's changed. REALLY CHANGED. He's very protective over me now. I hate this. But then I love it. I'm getting along with Andrea ok I guess. I talk to Tess alot. But I spend most of my time with Troy. We make-out, talk, make-out, go on dates, make-out some more and have i mention we make-out?I laughed to myself. I was currently sitting on my front porch on my swing when a very pretty blonde came up to the steps of my house. It was 9am. I was outside reading a book called Just Like Ice Cream(a/n:like you guys have got to read that book. It's sad, but very amazing. it's about like sex and pregnancy and teenage and teenage stuff. trust me i read it in one day. it was uber good.lolls)

I looked at the pretty blonde. She was about 5'5, I was shorter than her, she had hazel eyes and high cheek bones, which was good. She was wearing a 'To Write Love On Her Arms shirt. I owned a couple of them. She also had on a jeam demi skirt just above her knees. And a pair of black ballet flats. Her hair was wavy, naturally I believe and she wore a ring. It looked like an absence(sp?) ring. I don't know for sure but yeah. She has a zip up hoodie on as well. American Eagle. It was a white one too. I closed my book and I looked up at her and she turned her head to look at me. She walked over to me and stood in front of me.

"Can I help you?"I asked her. She looked nervous. I don't know why but she did.

"Umm, my name is Emma Scott. Ummm...I'm looking for a boy."she said through nervousness. I looked at her once more.

"Ummm well can I have a name of what boy?Because I have 4 in my house asleep."I said with a giggle. She giggled too.

"Umm, I ran into him at school and he dropped something and I would like to give it to him."she said. I nodded at her and stood up.

"Let me go inside and i'll call down the 4 boys."I told her, she simply nodded and I went inside. I ran up the stairs. I crept into a closet and got a horn mircophoney thingy.(A/N:I know what it is but I can't remember what's is called. it's a cone shaped and you talk through it.)

Andrea and my dad had gone off to shop for last minute shopping. I took the micro thingy and turned it on and started to speak in it.

"ALL BOYS IN THIS HOUSE UP!!!PRONTO!!!!IT'S AN EMERGENCY!!!!!!HURRY!!!!BEFORE I CALL THE COPS!!!!!!!!!HELP!I'M BLEEDING!!!!I'M HURT!SOMEONE!!!!"I turned it off and put it back in the closet and went back downstairs. I told Peyton to come in and sit while I stood in the foyer and waited for the 4 boys. Soon enough I heard 4 pairs of stomping feet and Tess coming down looking scared.

"ELLA!"Troy shouted

"GABS!"My brothers shouted.

"Huh?"Tess replied still tired...obviously.

"Hey guys, what's up?"I asked them trying not to laugh.

"Whats up?You yelled for help!"Lucas shouted.

"Yeah because I needed you 4."I said and played the cute puppy act.

"Well what are we needed for, babe?"Troy asked through the groggy ness in his voice. Braden, Lucas and Matt nodded in agreement to why I called them down here.

"Oh yeah that!Emma!"I called for. As she emerged and stood next to me very very very nervous. She was shy I could tell. "So which of these lovely boys did you need to see?"I asked her, as she rose her head looking at the boys. She looked at Troy first and moved on. I was relieved she wasn't here for Troy. She then looked at Matt, she shook her head and continued down. She looked at Lucas next and then went to Braden. Her eyes widened at Braden.

"the last one."she whispered to me.

"Braden step forward.

"Ummm ok."he did and came in front of me and Emma. He looked at Emma and his eyes widened.

"Ummm here. We bumped into each other the other day and you dropped this."Emma said, getting something from her back pocket and holding out his cell.

"Oh my god! I've been looking every where for this!thanks so much, Emma!"Braden said happy. Emma smiled.

"Umm, my pleasure."she said and started making her way to the door. I looked at Braden and he was walking towards the stairs when I ran ahead of him and stopped him. I gave him the coldest glare.

"You better go and walk her out of the door and get her number. You so like her. And I bet you ran into her on purpose didn't you? And you knew if you dropped something she would come and bring it back, and hoping that her number would be in you phone, when it clearly isn't. Am I right or wrong?"I asked in a whisper for only Braden to hear. Braden looked at me, then down. "Your Right."he replied. I was shocked but then I hit him in the head and pointed towards the door and told him to follow her out and get her number, because it was SO obvious he liked her.

"Hey Emma wait up!"Braden shouted and ran towards the door and opened it for her and walked her outside. I felt good about myself. I played match maker. I thought I would never have to do that. I then noticed that the other 3 boys had disappeared upstairs. I got my book back from the table, where I had sat it on after coming from the front porch and made my way upstairs. I was tired and at 9:17am. Time sure flys by.

I made my way inside my room, shut the door and placed my book on my desk. I looked over to see Troy back in my bed fast asleep. I loved it when he slept it was soooo adorable. I took of my checkard vans, only left in my shocks and I was wearing one of Troy's shirt's because after all it's Christmas Eve. And I was wearing a pear of sweats. Emma was pretty. Braden and Emma. Emma and Braden. bramma!...I swear I'm so weird. Well Troy and I are Troyella, Lucas and Lucy are Double L's, I know weird but who cares. I think of something better next time. And then Matt and Tareany...Mareany!So sweet, even though they won't admit their god damn feelings!Sorry spaz attack I guess.

I walked towards by bed sat down then hosted my legs onto the bed and faced Troy while laying down in the process. He must be dreaming because he's got that look on his face. Ok...weird as this sounds I watch Troy sleep!I know it sounds weird but look how cute he is. You would too if you were me! I bet you 1 million bucks and I would win every penny because I would be right!

"Take a picture, It last longer."Troy muffled out. He caught me staring. I mean who wouldn't?Ok I need to get off that subject. He looks amazing. He has no shirt on. Sexy. he's in his boxers. Plaid. Blue Plaid. Amazing once again. "I thought I would be hearing flashes go off now, but I guess you just can't seem to tare your eyes away from my very sexy body."he said. I rolled my eyes at his ego.

"Ego boy."I said and slipped under the covers, then only to be pulled closer to him. His eyes were still closed and he looked peaceful. I wonder if he ever want's to go back home. Not that I don't want him here, I do! Honestly! I love this boy very much. And he loves me too. "Are you going to stop staring at me?"he asked as his eyes were still fully shut. How can he tell I'm staring?

"How in the world can you tell I'm staring at you?"I questioned. He kept his eyes closed and started to speak.

"I know you, Ella. And I've caught you many more times staring. Just never said anything. I think it's hot. You staring in all. You just can't seem to get enough of the one and only Troy Adam Bolton."he said as a smirked was replaced onto his lips. I giggled and snuggled closer and leaned up to his ear and blew on it a little to tease him some.

"Ego much?" I asked and blew again. This sent Troy crazy. He snapped his eyes opened and started attacking my on the lips in firece kisses. Of course, me being awesome and hot, Oh no. I'm going on Ego!YIKES! but who cares? It's Troy Adam Bolton! I kissed back more firecly than him. We pulled back moments later and laughed at our actions.

"The things you do to me Ella, the things you do."he said and put an arm around my waist and we fell back asleep in each other's arms.

Christmas Day

It was about 6pm in the after noon. Every year, we Montez' would do open gifts because at this time you could always see the sun go down and that was just beautiful. My mother had thought of it. And it's been a tradition since. And us Montez/Masons/and one Bolton aren't gonna break it this year. No sire.

We all sat in the living room, looking at the lights, chatting and just being like a family. Troy hasn't been home. Lucille came by the other day and had told Troy not to go home for awhile. She was going on 'business' when she was really going to meet her lover, Nate. Lucille found out me and Troy knew. She was actually not ashamed. Troy was happy that she found someone to love and hold her and give her the comfort that Jack Bolton couldn't give.

I was on good terms with Andrea. I found out she was a cool person. I mis-judged her because of the way I had been acting. She said that I was being a teenager, and that we all go through this stage in life. Mine came later, because most came when young as 13. She was a nurse. One of those one's that work with the doctor's in like a family doctor's office. Tess and I have been hanging out more. I mis-judged her too. When I said she was shy, it's because she was around guys. She's really bubbly when hanging out with friends and me. I introduced her to my friends and they loved her too.

"Ok, who's ready to open gifts now?"Keith Montez asked as I rose my hand in the air very high as everyone laughed at me. I gave them all a glare, but no!don't stop!I love being laughed at. not.

"HEY!Just because I'm being honestly doesn't mean you can't either."they all ended up agreeing with me. Troy and I got everyone's gift's together. We got my dad and Andrea a family album. But here's the story to why.

"Why an album gabs?"Andrea and Keith asked.

"Well, Troy and I were shopping and all we had left was to shop for you 2. So we combined to put your gift together. As you know, Andrea, you will be apart of this family as well as Tess,"I said as they were listening,"I thought that since we're all going to be family soon, why not start with fresh new memories. Yeah I have an album like this with just my mom. She had made it for me before she died. So I thought that we could all start new memories as a family."I said finishing as Troy nodded in agreement.

"Gabriella, that is the most caring thing ever to recive. Thank you so much."Andrea said and gave me a hug. dad gave me one too. After Everyone's present's were passed out, Troy hadn't given his that he bought me yet. I had gotten him a new beanie because he's like obsessed with those things I swear. And one of his favorite dvd's, Transformers. I also had fun buying that movie because it's got shia in it! And I got him a new hoodie, with Troy-Boy written on the back. It was a black hoodie that you pulled over your clothes. on the front it had 'Ella's...' but it was on the left upper part. It was cute. I had to design it the way I wanted. I gave him that because, he had given me a gift yesterday as the same thing but changed around as Ella was on that back and 'Troy's..." was in the left corner.

After everything, Troy and I went upstairs. I was sad that he didn't get me anything. Really sad. I looked at him. He looked like he was busy. I know weird but the expersion on his face just kinda made me crack up inside but also wonder what the hell was going on?

"Hey ella, sit on the bed. Close your eyes. and wait."he said and dashed out of the room. I did as I was told and moment later Troy came in because of the shoes squeaking on my hardwood floor.

"Ok, gabs. I saw you looking at this, and you said you always wanted one, but could never ever get one. It took some hard convinceing to your dad to let me buy it for you. I know Matt would be afraid, Ok, I'm going to give away the surprise. Ok, 1...2...3...OPEN!"I opened my eyes then started cooing!

"OMG! He's adorable!OMG!!!!I love you so uber much right now, you wouldn't know. OMG!!I love this.!!!"I said taking the dog carrier purse from him. Then I frowned. Troy seemed to noticed but only smiled.

"Oh by that way it's empty."he said.

"No shit sherlock."I said with a sad giggle.

"Braden!"Troy yelled and and a few seconds later Braden comes in holding a baby Lab, a golden retriever one. It was a puppy. I frowned again.

"Not what's wrong Ella?"Troy asked me.

"How is he going to fit into my carrying case?"I asked.

"But here's the best part...TESS!"In comes tess with a very cute little black dog(A/N:Vanessa's dog shadow!). I can't believe this!Troy got me 2 gorgeous dogs.!!!

"Why'd you get two?"I asked.

"Well if I was going to get you a dog, your dad wanted to get a lab, but I told him about the one your holding and he caved. He said it wouldn't hurt. And the lab could be our protector. So what are we naming thses lovely dogs?"he asked. I held onto my black puppy as Troy held the lab.

"Mine's shadow!"I shouted and giggled.

"I like buddy."he said. I rolled my eyes.

"Troy you watched Air Bud way to many times." I said with a giggle coming foreward.

"Hey now!Buddy was awesome character."he said as I rolled my eyes again. I've been rolling my eyes alot latly. I have no reason or to clue why.

It was now almost midnight, everyone had gone to bed. and I was tired. I really was. I layed onto my bed with my new baby Shadow and Troy came in carrying Buddy. Yes Buddy and Shadow were the names. Troy was uber weird sometimes. He crawled into bed, Buddy layed at the foot of my bed and he layed on my feet. Shadow was currently in my arms. She didn't want to leave me.

"Wow, I've been replaced."Troy said with a smile playing across his lips. I smiled and leaned up and gave him a kiss. We pulled back and We both smiled. Troy looked at Shadow.

"I guess I picked out the one didn't I?"he asked. I looked into his beautiful blue orbs of gorgeousness(word?) he smiled at me as I smiled back and smilpy nodded my head into agreement.

"Troy, you've given me the most beautiful gift of them all...but you don't get your final gift until New Years. SO be prepared. Because I'm going to to Blow Your Mind."I said, as he chucled at the last words I said. "what?"I asked him,

"You should play Blow Your Mind by Jesse McCartney right now, because you just said his words."he said laughing. I giggled.

"But that song to be is like a sexual song. And no I'm not playing it. I love that song, just not now."I said as he smiled and lent into my kiss. I leaned into him more and more. It was awesome having this feeling everywhere I go. I found out Braden and that girl, Emma are going on a date together on New Years. I awwwed. and then Braden went into his room and closed the door in my face as I continued to aww. Tess awwed with me and she can confirm it.

"So what'd you think of the Montez tradition?"I asked him as it was 2am and we couldn't sleep.

"I loved it. I love your family, but your brother's are very OP."he said. I gave him a questional look.

"What's OP, boyfriend?"

"Well, girlfriend, OP is Over Protective."he said. I giggled. yeah that could work, I guess for now any ways. But I had a funny feeling something was going to go wrong and just couldn't put my finger to it. I shrugged it off went into Troy's arms cudding both me and Shadow and fell asleep.

Ok so that's chapter 12! YAY! I have this new idea for a story, but I don't have the time to write it and I know what I want it to be about I just don't know enought about the situtions it holds. Ok if you've seen a movie called, "A Time For Dancing" then you'll know the idea I want to do. It's a 2000 release. It's awesome. It's got shiri appleby(i don't know how to spell her last name but she played Liz Parker in Roswell.) and Shane West. Yes Shane West.

The title of the story would be called "A Time For Dancing" and this is my summary.

Gabriella Montez loved dancing it was her one true passion. She loved it more than anything. She was 18, A Senior in High School and hoping to go to Julliard. Her best friends, Sharpay Evans and Taylor McKessie were there too. They danced also. But her life changes when she notices her hip was hurting worse each day. She get's a physical and they had to run more test, when they get the results back, she's got cancer. Along her journey she meet's bad boy, DJ spinner at a teen club, Troy Bolton. They instantly click. Gabriella keeps a journal to tell everything that happens in her life. She struggles through everything with kemo and she doesn't die like the chick in the movie. Not in my summary.lol. I just came up with so be nice. If you would like to do the story let me know in a PM. First Come First Served. lol. I'll think of a better summary later if this one sucks. Ok i've talked to much.

xoxo

Ashley