Chapter Six
I climbed out of the tub wrapping a white silk robe around myself. I headed into my bedroom and went through my closet to see what I would wear for today. I found a cute navy blue tank top. I paired it off with a little white button up cover up and blue denim shorts. Taking off the robe and placing it on my bed and stepping into my colorful panties with a matching bra. Then I proceeded with putting on my wardrobe and slipping my feet into some white strap sandles. Looking into the mirror that I had in my walk in closet and fixing my hair, putting a ponytail up. I applied a bit of blush with some naked lipstick finishing off with putting my diamond earrings that my mother had given me. I was content with my look and showed a soft smile at my reflection. I headed out of the room and saw Kylie reading a book in silence on the couch.
"Good read?" I looked at her with my arms folded.
"Oh, hey." She smiled up at me. "Most definitely, I recommend."
"I'll get it after you're finished." I nodded and made my way to the kitchen.
"You look nice." She complimented as she followed behind.
"Thanks." I fetched my coffee mug out of the cabinet.
"Not to mention much more chipper than the past week." She hopped up on the counter by the oven.
"I just thought it's time to get out of my funk." I shrugged nonchalantly as I poured the hot coffee in my mug."
"Your Troy funk?" he smirked as she kicked her feet back and forth.
"Ugh, get off Troy would you?" I rolled my eyes at her.
"Fine." She frowned. "So where ya headed to?"
"The Deli." I smiled before taking a sip. "Want anything?"
"Nah I'm good." She smiled back.
"Okay, be back." I grabbed my purse and headed out.
I decided to walk due to the nice weather we were having. The Deli was only a block away from our apartment building. Besides I needed some fresh air and the shinning sun. Soon I arrived and noticed people eating outside in the shaded area of the Deli and I walked inside. It wasn't as busy as it usually was and I was glad. I wouldn't have to wait in line. The cashier said next and I walked up to him and told him what I wanted. He told me the amount due and I handed the money to him. He told me to wait until my order was up which would be about fifteen minutes. I nodded and stepped aside letting others go up. I was watching the people behind the counter making up everyone's sandwiches. When I heard the ding that signaled another customer had come in. I looked back to see the one person I thought would be history. Flashing back to our last encounter a week ago. Having heard nothing from him I assumed he did leave town, but I guess not.
Something was strange though, he noticed I was there. But he looked away and pretended as if I wasn't existing. He went to the cashier and order with a smile. I chewed on my bottom lip and folded my arms trying to ignore his presence as well. It wasn't as easy as it seemed though, I couldn't just brush him off like he could me. I always felt this pull between us whenever he entered a room. No matter how much I tried to not feel it.. I couldn't. He headed to a table to wait and I thought of going over to him. I took a deep breath and decided to go, I walked over anxiously with my stomach in knots.
"Troy." I spoke softly and he looked up at me.
"Uh, hi Gabriella." He smiled a ghost of a smile.
"So you decided to stay?" I was biting the inside of my cheek.
"Never planned on leaving to be honest."
"Then why did you say-"
"I wanted to hurt you, but not intentionally." He admitted and swallowed hard.
"I'm sorry." I looked to the man who called my order and back at Troy.
"That you?" He asked with that half smile.
"Yeah.." I nodded. "Troy?"
"Yeah?" He licked his lips.
"Wanna come over for dinner tonight?" I was hopeful.
"You sure?" He looked taken back.
"Yes," I nodded once more & said it twice to both our assurance. "yes."
"What time?" The surprise washed away from his face.
"Six would be great." I smiled. "See you?"
"Of course." He smiled back.
"So you still denying you and Troy got a thing?" Kylie raised a brow at me as she put the noodles in the pot.
"Get over this, it's like an apology dinner." I informed her as I poured the tomato sauce into the pan with the meat.
"You're so exhausting." She sighed.
"No, you are." I looked at her. "Stop with this Troy shit."
"Sorry." She put her hands up in defense. "It's just.. nevermind."
"Good." I shook my head as I stirred together the meat and sauce.
The doorbell rang and I wasn't expecting Troy until around six and it was only five. "You got it?"
"Yup." Kylie skipped over to the door and opened it. "Oh, it's you."
"Is it Tro-" Darren stepped into the kitchen with a bottle of wine. "Darren?"
"Hey babe." He smiled and came over to me wrapping a arm around my waist.
"What are you doing here?" I asked in curiosity.
"Not happy I'm here?" He back away and looked at me.
"No, no. I just was wondering." I turned in his grasp to face him.
"Thought I'd see my girl." He sealed his lips over mine.
"Yuck." I heard Kylie mutter and she disappeared.
"I'm glad you came, but we kinda have a guest coming." I played with the collar of his shirt.
"Who? Anyone I know?"
"Kind of.. it's Troy." I searched his eyes and saw a hint of jealousy.
"Oh.." He nodded. "Cool. Can't I stay?"
"Uh, of course." I smiled and kissed him.
"Mmm." He smiled into the kiss. "I was thinking tonight I could spend the night?"
"Like.." I bit my lip nervously.
"Like just stay the night, we don't gotta do anything." He assured me.
"Oh, okay sure." I kissed his nose then he nuzzled his against mine.
"Need help cooking?"
"Nah, I'm good babe." I turned back to the pan and put a dash of sugar in it.
An hour passed by quickly and the food was ready. Darren had set the table with plates, silver wear, glasses, and garlic bread in the middle. I smiled at the scenery and loved the thought of us all getting together and having some quality time. Even if Troy and I weren't at the best of our weird relationship. There was a knock on the door and my heart did a back flip as I knew who it was. I tried to calm myself and went to the door, letting him in. He was dressed rather handsomely. He wore black skinny jeans, a white long sleeve button up dress shirt, converse and a black tie. His hair was a bit damp and messy from a shower I guessed. He had a bouquet of flowers in his hand and the famous Troy smile.
"They're lovely." I accepted them and took a whiff. "Thanks."
"No problem." He smiled at me sweetly.
"I'll go put these in water." I walked into the kitchen and found a purple vase. I filled it with water and stuck them in placing it in the kitchen window.
"Hey man, nice seeing you again." I heard Darren's voice and came out to see the boys shaking hands.
"Like wise." Troy nodded politely and let go of his hand.
"Did I hear Troy Bolton?" Kylie came walking down the hallway and towards Troy.
"Hey Kylie." He smirked. "Good seeing you."
"You too, Troy." She blushed. "Glad Gabby invited you."
"Same here." He flashed his grin at me and his attention went back to Kylie.
"You invited him?" Darren whispered in my ear.
"Obviously." I looked at him and his jaw clenched. "Alright, food is ready let's eat!"
"What we having?" Troy asked as he found a seat at the table.
"Spaghetti." I replied bringing out the dish.
"I missed that." His eyes lightened up.
"Sure you did." I laughed and placed the blow in the middle of the table. "Help yourself guys."
"Looks good babe." Darren grinned and I sat next to him.
"Dig in then." I smiled.
The dinner finished within an hour and Troy left soon after. I walked him to the door and he kissed my cheek which made my skin blaze. Luckily Darren was going restroom at the time. During the entire dinner Kylie flirted with Troy and he flirted back. I felt jealousy rising up in me and decided not to let it get to me, I began flirting with Darren. I could see Troy out of the side of my eye with a scowl on his face which I admit gave me pleasure. Now Darren and me were lying down in bed making out. He kissed my lips to my neck to my shoulder. I moaned running my hands through his hair and he grinned at me. I blushed and he kissed my forehead softly.
"Maybe we should get some sleep now." He got off me and sat at the side of the bed.
"What's wrong? Usually you wanna go on for hours." I crawl over to him and kiss the back of his neck.
"Just tired." He took off his shirt and threw it to the ground. Then slipped off his jeans and faced me.
"You sure that's all?" I put my hands on both his cheeks.
"I'm sure." He kissed between my eyes and smiled.
"Alright." I moved to my side and got under the covers since I was already dressed for bed.
"Night babe." He got under the covers as well and turned off the lamp.
"Night." I snuggled up to him, laying my head on his chest.
"Gabs?"
"Yeah?" I asked as I stayed in place.
"How do you know him?" He was still and his tone serious as ever.
"Who?" I froze and knew exactly who.
"Troy." His breathing was calm, I felt his chest moving up and down beneath my head.
"He was my best friend since I was little." I bit my lip.
"Is that all?" He questioned expecting something more. "Because I'd say he looks like he.."
"He what?" I asked in a soft tone.
"Loves you like more than that." He sighed.
"I promise he's nothing more to me." I felt a tear escape my eye and I wiped it away quickly.
"I love you Gabriella." He whispered and rubbed my back soothingly.
"You too." I replied.
Troy and Gabriella over their rough patch? Darren said he loves Gabby, does she love him? Will Gabriella ever just go for Troy already?! lol. Anyways, I got the next 7 chapters all planned out and I'm ready to write! This is when the real drama starts ya'll. Just wait.
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