A/N: Sorry for the wait and whatever. I've been busy. And I'm writing a new story but I'm not gonna post it yet. So Also thanks for all of the reviews, you guys are amazing, I hope you know that:)
Chapter 15
I always knew I would find my prince in shining armor, but I never thought I would have to go through so much just at the age of seventeen. But I like what I've been through. I think it's a good thing that everything has happened the way it has. Dad and Andrea are getting married in three weeks. And Tess, she's become the school's bitch, even in the Montez/Mason home. Andrea has her on house arrest everyday after school and on weekends for what she did to Troy and I.
It's been a month since V-Day. It's March 17th today. Dad and Andrea wanted a spring wedding in April. I think that's cute. And no one knows about mine and Troy's engagement. It still puzzles me how Troy manage to slip my engagement ring on without me feeling it or anything. He's one sneak. And he proposed to how I wanted him to propose. It was romantic to me because of One Tree Hill. I owe that show a lot. It helped me earn a fiance. Matt's been acting weird but a happy weird. He told the whole family that him and Tareney are dating...but I seem to think something was going on...or it already has. Matt had sensed this and said that there was nothing to hide. But I didn't believe him. I'll get it out of him. If not him...Tareney.
I currently sit at home. It's spring Break. Troy's hanging with the guys. And I'm stuck in the house with Tess. She's upstairs of course. I'm in the living room. I want to be with my friends! But Sharpay and Ryan went on a cruise. Kelsi and Sam are too busy and they are going away together tomorrow with Sam's mom to some company thing. Lucas and Lucy are doing something later. Taylor has to go to California, for a reunion with all her family. And only Tareney's left. TARENEY!YES! I can call her up. I think she's feeling like shit, but she's getting better, I hope.
I grabbed the phone from the table beside the couch and started dialing Tareney's number. I held the phone to my ear and heard the dial tone. One ring. Two ring. Thr--.
"Hello? Marshall residence."
"Carrie?"I asked.
"Oh hey Gabriella, you wanna talk to Tare?"Carrie asked.
"Yeah. I'm bored. And I'm stuck with the evil soon-to-be step sister."I said and Carrie laughed.
"Alright let me go get her..."Carrie said. Only moments later...
"Hey Gabs,"Tareney said getting the phone.
"Hey Tare-Bear. Wanna come over and hang out? I can make you some soup!"I said trying to convince her and she laughed.
"Yeah. I'll be over in about 10 minutes."She said and hung up. 10 minutes...what can I do in 10 minutes...Ahh Ha! I ran upstairs into Matt's room and was looking for the water balloons. I made sure I shut his bedroom door. He's been very secretive lately. I searched his side table, nothing. Then it snapped into my head. Sock Droor. I ran towards the sock droor, which was used for junk. I opened it and started searching through all the crap. I found the balloons but something caught my eye. I gasped. I picked up the paper and read it off.
Marriage License Of New Mexico
16 year old, Tareney Lee-Ann Marshall
16 year old, Matthew Landon Montez
Witness- Carrie Ann Marshall.
Mr and Mrs. Matthew Landon Montez.
2-14-08.
A/N:I honestly made that up. I don't know what's in a marriage license but just go with the flow.
I couldn't believe it. Matt got married! OMG! I placed the license back in the droor and grab the balloons and raced downstairs. I filled the balloons up for later. I heard the doorbell go off and I answered it. Tareney stepped in and we headed for the living room. We turned the TV on and started watching it. I looked over to Tareney and saw that her left hand was turned over, so I couldn't see the wedding ring. I really wanted to know.
"I saw it! I saw the marriage license! I didn't mean too! I swear!"I shouted at her and which made her jump. She was shocked and bowed her head. I laughed. I wasn't mad or sad or anything. I was happy that Matt married Tareney. I was kinda upset at the age, but age shouldn't matter, right? I mean Troy asked me to marry him. I agreed. And we want a summer wedding before senior year.
"I'm sorry, Gabi."she said. Why should she be?
"Don't be! I love that your my sister-in-law!"I shouted...a little to loud.
"A what?"a familiar voice rang through the house. I cringed...dad.
"Oh that...nothing!"I said lying through my teeth. Suck it up Gabriella! Be a man!...Wait! Be a WOMAN! Dad looked at me. The I looked behind him. I was in deep shit right then and there. Tess, Andrea, Troy, Chad, Jason, Braden, Emma and Tess all stared at me and Tareney. Matt had wide eyes and looked like he was killing himself mentally. Everyone looked from Tareney to Matt. Dad looked pissed. He had went and picked up Andrea from the airport, for she had went and visited her parents, in New York. He was also having a shift today down at the station. Dad didn't know what to say. Troy looked wide eye. As well as everyone else including Andrea.
"Hey guys...why the long stare?"I asked and giggled to myself. "Get it long stare?"I laughed and no one was laughing so I shut up.
"Gabriella...What the hell did you say?"Keith Montez shouted...very angrily.
"Uh...ummm...nothing...seriously."I said and put my head down. Dad looked at me staring at me widely.
"Gabriella. What. Did. You. Say.?"Keith Montez said through gritted teeth. If I said that Matt and Tareney are married, they would be forced to get a divorced. I can't do that! No...god I'm going to hate my self when I say this.
"Troy and I are engaged!"I shouted. Tareney, who sitting next to spit her drink out and started coughing. Braden, Emma, Chad, Jason, Tess, Dad, and Andrea were wide eye. I mentally cursed myself for saying that, but I looked at Tareney and Matt and they were silently thanking me. I sighed. Troy looked at me like I was crazy. I shrugged and was depressed now. Dad was even more angry.
"Troy.GO."Keith Montez shouted pointed to the spot beside me. Troy nodded and went and sat there. I looked at him.
"I'm sooo sorry. I had to help Matt out. He's my brother, please don't be mad at me."I whisper quietly to him.
"It's ok. He was going to find out sooner or later but...we talk later. Ok?"he asked quietly and I nodded. I looked up to see Tareney, Matt, Chad, Jason, Emma, Braden and Tess in the backgrounds as Andrea and Dad made their ways over to us and sat across from us. Dad looked mad. I would be too if this was my son or daughter's situation. I sighed and Troy took my hand in his and kissed it.
"How could you two be so stupid to even think about getting married! At 17 years old! And your juniors in HIGH SCHOOL!"Keith Montez yelled. I winced at his voice.
"Gabi, sweetie...why now?"Andrea pipped in. I looked at her.
"Uhh...Because I love this idiot and I wanna spend the rest of my life with him."I said bluntly. "No offense on the idiot part, babe."I said towards Troy.
"None taken."he replied.
"Are you two crazy?"Keith yelled. It was defiantly shock to find out his only daughter was getting married at 17 years old.
"Crazy in Love."Braden commented to the others, who stiffed back laughs. Keith turned to all of them and glared before he spoke, "All of you go!Outside!NOW!"Keith yelled, they all obeyed and ran outside...slamming the front door in the process leaving Keith, Andrea, Troy and Gabriella.
"Dad, I want this more than anything in the world. I love Troy and he loves me. We've been engaged for a month since he proposed to me on Valentines. He was gonna wait until after graduation, but he couldn't and I don't blame him. We've been dating for 7 1/2 months. That's long for us. Why can't you except the fact that I love this boy. The boy I fell in love with. The one that lived next door, who lives here now basically. Why are so you mad? Why can't you just be happy for us. I excepted Andrea. And I've got to put up with her daughter, who tried and failed at stealing my boyfriend. I dealt with your crap. I mean after everything that has happened, why can't you let me be happy?"I asked him with tears in my eyes. I noticed that I made Andrea have tears in her eyes too. I mean my speech was a little teary. Troy had a nice grip onto me. I loved it. Dad looked at me for a moment, then Andrea and then Troy. Then he looked at me. He came over to me and knelt on his knees.
"I'm soooo sorry Gabriella. I didn't know you felt this way about Troy so much. I know you've had to deal with a lot these past few months. Me being away for my job, and telling you about Andrea, and then Troy moving in, then the tattoo's and the sex and everything. I'm sorry. I love you Gabi-Bear. I always will. Always and Forever. And I never want someone to replace your mom. And Andrea agrees. She doesn't want to replace her. We all miss her. I know you grew up mainly around your protective brothers and me. But you have to understand. Your our main girl. Your our girl. Your my favorite girl in the entire world. Nothing will ever stop me from replacing you. And I am happy for you. I love you. And I love you for picking out such a great guy. I'll approve of this wedding on one condition."Keith warned. I looked at him and looked at Troy who still held onto me then back at my dad.
"Shoot."I said.
"You let me walk you down the aisle."he said, I smiled and tears came down.
"Of course you can daddy."I said and gave him the biggest hug ever. "Any more?Because I know you. And you have more up your sleeve."I said pulling back and sent him chuckling.
"A few more. You and Troy live here. I'm not ready to let you leave until college. And...you have to let your brother's walk you down the ail too."he said with a sheepish grin.
"ok. But how is that gonna work out?"I asked confused.
"Well Lucas starts walking you, then a little half way Braden starts walking you and Lucas follows behind, then Matt walks you and Braden falls in step with Luc, and then I take over and your brothers walk behind."he said with a smile. I smiled back at him and nodded.
"Of course. It sounds amazing."I said and kissed my dad's cheek. I then turned to Andrea.
"Ok, Step-mommy, Your gonna have to help me! Troy and I want to get married before senior year. We want a summer wedding. Sooo..."I trailed off and she cut in.
"Say no more. Step-Mommy to the rescue."Andrea said with a grin. I smiled and then turned to Troy. He was smiling and I was about to speak but he beat me to the chase.
"I'm cool with it. Don't worry about a thing."Troy said smiling like a fool. I smiled and again, gave him a big hug and gave him a kiss. He was the best boyfriend ever and he had to put up with my family.
"Ok, now...you know you guys are still grounded right?"Keith said and I gave him a puppy dog look.
"Keith, just let them off. I think we should."Andrea pipped in. I'm loving this woman more and more. I smiled and Troy held me tighter.
"Fine. Your both ungrounded. But don't do anything I wouldn't. Now I have to go and get ready for work. I should be back in the morning. Andrea will be here. Don't mess the house up. Or I will get mad. I love you Gabriella."Keith said and gave her a kiss on her forehead.
"I love you too daddy."I replied back.
"By the way Troy, how's your mom?"Keith asked. Troy shifted in his spot.
"I think she's alright. She left my dad about a week or two ago. She's been cheating on him. Dad's in a rehab for his drinking he hid and abuse. So my mom is living with her boyfriend Nate. I think she did the best thing. My dad needs to get better and leaving him was a good thing. It got him into rehab. He won't get out for another 3 to 4 months."Troy said. Troy had told me this When Lucille left Jack. But Jack is a good guy. He just has a bad temper. Keith smiled at Troy for being strong and said bye, got changed and left.
Troy and I were still sitting in the living room...more laying down with me on top of him, laying my head down on his chest while he played with my curls. He smelt extremely good and I loved that.
"I love you."he said. I lifted my head to look into his eyes and saw he did. I smiled and leaned up to kiss him.
"I love you too. More than you know Troy Bolton."I said with a smile. We heard the front door open and in walked Jason, Chad, Braden, Emma, Matt, Tareney and Tess. I kept my position on top of Troy. I'm not gonna move. I finally noticed this. But me and Troy fit. Our bodies they like fit together. Weird, whatever I know. I love him. Troy kissed me again and I layed my head back down on his chest. Everyone came and sat in the living room in different couches, or chairs. Even Tess.
"What do you people want?"I asked having my eyes closed.
"Sooo, rumor is your engaged."Chad said. I smiled and Troy was still playing with my hair. Why does he always play with it? I don't know. Boys are weird.
"It's true."I heard Troy say.
"Congrats man!"Jason and Troy said at the same time.
"Where's Zeke?"I finally asked.
"Sharpay. He went with her because if he didn't she would get depressed."Braden said. I giggled and kept my eyes closed.
"So how long are Young grounded for?"I heard Tess and she was smirking. I could just tell.
"Tess, go bug someone else's life and leave us alone. Last time I checked you tried to suffocate my boyfriend with your damn tongue and He had to go puke because of it. So now I know why guys won't date you. And we're not grounded. My dad is supporting us. As well as your mom. She's helping me plan. And I need to talk to Matt and Tareney in my room pronto."I said opening my eyes and getting off Troy and bringing him with me. Chad, Braden, and Jason were o'ing at Tess. I laughed. Troy and I went into my room followed by Tareney and Matt. I walked over to my balcony doors and looked out of them and Troy came and wrapped his arms around my waist. I rubbed my hands up and down my arms.
"So I just covered for you two. You should be frickin lucky. I risked our secret for yours. I'm not mad, but you both are 16 years old." I said still looking outside of my balcony doors.
"Gabriella, I'm sorry. But your 17 and about to get married. We wanted to. And I can't risk losing my best friend."Matt said. I smiled.
"You guys should tell dad...in about a year or so."I said turning towards them.
"Why a year?"Troy asked. I smiled at him.
"Because dad can't do anything. If they've been married for a year, they can't get a divorced. It was one of my mom's rules before she died. Remember Matt?"I asked looking at him.
"Yeah, I remember. Mom was a wise chick. I loved her."Matt said.
"I loved her more than the world. She was my mom. And now that she's gone...,"I stated then turning to Troy. " I have you. And my mom would be so proud that I found someone like you to marry."I said with a smile on my lips. Troy smiled and leaned down and kissed me.
"I have some news."Tareney spoke up. We all turned our attention towards her and then stared at her to continue, "ummm...well the doctor's are going to give me surgery. After that they are gonna see if I get better. And put me on some medicine. They said it might work...and it might not. This is my last chance."she said tears flowing. I walked over to her and cried with her.
"Tareney...you'll get through this. You have Matt, me and Troy. We are here for you. I promise."I said with a smile on my face.
"I owe you tons, Gabriella."
"And I owe you for making my brother happy."
So there it is. The next chapter is going to be a bad one for Gabriella. So heads up.
-Ashley