Chapter One
Not a day goes by where I don't look back to him. At that point in my life I believed there was such things as true love and soulmates. Did I now? No, but I certainly didn't stop looking for it. I'd try looking for someone like him, a man that made me feel like he did. I knew I would never in a million years find another like Troy Bolton. But it didn't hurt to wander right? Two years since the last time I saw him. The image of him walking out on me still haunted me. It was the day my heart broke and it never fully recovered. To be honest I wasn't sure if it ever would. Moving on with my life was the only option I had left, so I did. Even if he still haunted the back of my mind.
"Hey babe." He whispered in my ear with his husky voice.
"Hi there." I smiled and closed my eyes as I felt his arms tighten around my waist.
"Miss me?" he bit at my ear.
"Always." I turned around in his arms facing him.
"That's what I like to hear." He smirked.
Darren Goldsworth. One year older than me and extremely infatuated with me. His hair was a dark brown and eyes a beautiful green, I could stare into them for hours. He fit, but lean. Darren was one of the most attractive guys I have ever laid my eyes on. He was intoxicating from his devilishly good looks to his daredevil, fun personality. We met three months ago and instantly we connected. Growing fond of each other each passing day we spent together. He filled the void in my heart.. for a little while.
"What you didn't miss me?" I nuzzled his nose.
"Obviously I did." He planted a soft kiss on my lips.
"You taste of hazelnut." I licked my lips enjoying his taste.
"Coffee." he smiled.
"Yum." I grinned while wrapping my arms around his neck. "You should drink it more often."
"Oh yeah, you like?" He hugged me closer to his body.
"Very much." I nodded and we both leaned in to connect our lips.
"Get a room." I turned to see my best friend Kylie Saunders approaching us.
She was stunning to look at, with her short blond locks. Those glittering hazel eyes, her petite figure, pink cheeks. her fashion scents was to die for, dressing in red hot skinny jeans. Jimmy choo's, matching with a black satin long sleeve button up blouse. I adored her. She had been my enemy in senior year, but we bonded. I could share my most intimate secrets with her and everything else. She was always there for me and I'd always be there for her whenever she needed.
"Shut your mouth Kylie." Darren rolled his eyes, releasing me.
"Why don't you go find your numb skull possy and leave us alone?" she stuck out her tongue at him and gave me a hug.
"Are you two ever going to get along?" I laughed as I pulled away from the hug.
"No." They both answered at the same time.
"You two are too much." I shook my head with a small smile.
We were in the park hanging around like we always did. I loved the summer sun shining down on my skin. It's warmth was comforting and it gave off a nice tan too. Leaning my head back and shutting my eyes, absorbing it's sweet bliss. I got startled by Darren wrapping an arm around my waist and kissing my temple. I leaned into his body and smiled. Soon we'd be separated when summer ended, Darren would go back to Yale for his second year. As for me.. I would be going off to Princeton. Thinking of having to say goodbye to another person I cared for was too much to handle. But he promised we'd still be together, we'd make time for each. I so hope he'd keep up with that promise.. I couldn't lose him. If I did I would be left empty once again and I couldn't take that another time.
"It's time for me to steal your girlfriend." Kylie grabbed my arm.
"Is it three already?" I looked at the time on my phone.
"Yup, don't wanna be late." She tugged me away from Darren.
"Call you later babe." He smiled.
"Alright, bye." I kissed his cheek and Kylie pulled me toward her car.
"We're gonna look so good." She gushed as she climbed into the driver seat.
"It's gonna feel so good to get pampered." I smiled as i climbed into the passenger seat.
Kylie and myself treated ourselves to a spa day for the next two hours. I got a manicure and pedicure, my make up done along with getting my hair curled and getting bangs. I looked into the mirror and loved it, my eyelids with black and grey eye shadow. My lips were a plump pink and my cheeks a gorgeous pink. Kylie got extensions and a manicure. Nothing too big, but she still looked flawless. Once we finished we headed back to the apartment we shared. It was a nice comfortable place. The walls a cloudy white, two bedrooms which were a nice size. A fireplace in the corner of the living room near the sliding glass doors leading onto the balcony. The kitchen was roomy; tiled floor, gas oven, silver fridge and creme counter tops with dark wooden cabinets. We were located on the fourth floor up.
"I feel so relaxed." I plopped down on our couch.
"I feel beautiful and ready to go out on the town." she giggled putting her purse on the table.
"You're always ready to go out." I rolled my eyes and got up on my feet.
"True." She shrugged. "What should we have for dinner?"
"Chinese take out?" I hurried to the Chinese menu on our fridge. "The usual?"
"Yes please!" She sat on the couch and turned on our flat screen TV that hung on the wall.
"Order coming up!" I dialed the number and order our food.
Our food arrived thirty minutes later and we sat crossed legged on the floor. Eating our orange chicken and honey nut shrimp on our coffee table watching some random show that came on. I got a call from Darren saying he'd be coming over within the next two hours and Kylie groaned. I laughed at how much he got on her nerves I personally thought their banter was amusing. We heard a buzz on our intercom, I got up and ran over to it. Pressing on the button allowing me to talk to the front desk.
"Hello?" I answered.
"We have a young man here to see you." The lady replied.
"Oh, send him up." I told her, knowing it would be Darren.
"He came rather quickly." Kylie commented as she stood to her feet and crossed her arms.
"Don't know." I shrugged and there was a knock on the door. "He's here." I said giddy.
"Oh, boy I'll be in my room." She turned on her heels and walked down the hallway to her bedroom.
"Dar-" I opened the door and immediately froze on spot. I swore my heart stopped beating the second I saw his face.
"Hi." Troy Bolton stood in my doorway. He took his hands out of his jeans pockets, he still looked as beautiful as ever. His kind blue eyes, sandy brown hair that was shorter than it was. He wore black skinny jeans, dark blue short sleeve shirt, with black vans. He licked his lips and I still felt the desperation to kiss him after this long.
"What are you doing here?" I wrapped my arms around myself and let out a heavy much needed breath.
"I'm in town so I thought I'd stop by." He shrugged.
"Stop by after two years?" I paused and took a moment searching his eyes. "Why?"
"I don't know." His fingers ran through his hair.
"Not a good answer." I shook my head and tore my gaze away from him.
"Gabriella," he reached for my hand. "let me explain."
"Explain what Troy? Cheating on me? Then leaving?" I snapped.
"Please."
"No."
"Why not?" He leaned against the door frame.
"It's not that easy and you know it." I caught a whiff of his scent. I breathed it in and my eyes stung from the tears holding back.
"I just needed to apologize." He sighed shoving his hands back in his pockets.
"I don't forgive you." I was closing the door when he forcefully stopped me.
"Let me in." His nostrils flared.
"Troy-"
"Gabs?" Darren appeared behind Troy with flowers in his right hand.
"Darren, um." I didn't know how to explain who Troy was, what was going on.
"Darren?" Troy turned to face him and looked him up and down. Then gave a silent laugh.
"This is Troy, a friend.. who was just leaving." I glared at Troy.
"Guess it's my cue to go then." Troy looked to Darren then back at me. "See you soon Brie."
The sound of his old pet name for me stung. He walked passed Darren and was out of sight, but certainly not out of mind. He came barging back into my life just as everything seemed to be going well once again. Of course he would. He'd ruin everything, but this time I wouldn't let him. I wouldn't let him hurt me again.
"An old friend?" Darren came in and close the door behind him.
"More of an acquaintance really." I lied biting down on my bottom lip. "Flowers for me?"
"Um, yeah." He nodded and handed them to me with a soft smile.
"They're beautiful." I accepted them and inhaled their scent.
"I thought you'd like them." He leaned down and kissed me chastely.
"Love them." I whispered against his lips.
"So, Troy?" His brow raised and mouth grimed.
"He's nobody, don't worry." I kissed him once more and placed the flowers in a vase near the kitchen window.
"Good, I don't need no ex-flames come snatching you up." He teased.
"No worries about that." I caressed his cheek and smiled.
"You're all mine." He pulled me into his embrace and hugged me tightly.
"All yours." I laid my head against his chest. Hearing his heartbeat and thinking back to when Troy held me once like this.
No worries more Troyella moments to come. Trust me I like them more than Gabriella and Darren as well, lol. Might be updating Dirty Little Secrets soon, read if I do?
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