Chapter Seven

Two days had gone by since I last seen or spoken to Troy. He hasn't attempted to call or show up announced as he usually did since he arrived. I wasn't sure what to think. Had he left again, without a single goodbye? I wouldn't be surprised. Or was he just backing off? That wouldn't be like him. If I knew Troy and trust me I did, he would never just back off from something he wanted. He would stay and fight for it until he succeeded. Maybe he didn't want me as he claimed? Maybe he thought he did, but changed his mind? Even if that's the case I didn't care.. I wouldn't care. He was my past and I needed to leave him there anyways. But in the back of my mind I knew I wouldn't be able to let go that easily. And it fucking sucked. I was laying in my bed and looked to my clock on the night stand. It read 9:50 A.M. The door busted open and in came a chipper Kylie. She had a mug in her hand and walked over to me and sat down on the bed. I forced myself to sit up and let out a big sigh as I moved my hair behind my ears.

"Hey sleepy head, feeling better today?" She smiled and handed me the mug. "Fresh coffee."

"Mmm, thanks." I grabbed it, inhaled the delicious scent and took a sip.

"So?" She bit her bottom lip and looked at me.

"Yeah, I'm feeling much better." I nodded and placed the coffee on the night stand.

"Great, because I was hoping we could get in some shopping today?" She was beaming.

"Sure why not." I smiled softly. "Why so happy today?"

"Just am." She shrugged. "Now come on and get your little ass in the shower."

"Well, okay." I laughed. "I'll be out in thirty."

"Alright, I need to make a call anyways." She got off the bed and skipped out shutting the door behind her.

Getting up and stretching, going over to my dresser and gathering my clothing. I walked out my room and into the bathroom, shutting the door behind me. Setting my clothing on the counter and looking in the mirror I yawned. I turned on the shower and got undressed, putting the dirty clothes into the hamper. The water was warm and I stepped in closing the glass door of it. The water poured down my hair and body. I felt relaxed and at peace. Blocking out the world was amazing, when I was in the shower it was my time to be alone. Be stress free. I adored every minute. Grabbing the shampoo and washing my hair with it. After twenty long minutes my shower came to an end. I stepped out onto the rug that was placed next to the shower. I grabbed the towel and wrapped it around myself.

I was prepared to the day dressed in blue jean shorts, a cute floral top and sandles paired with it. My hair was up in a pony tail and little strains of hair surrounded my face. I walked out of my bedroom and down the hall to see Kylie scrambling through her purse. I smiled and went over to her.

"What're you looking for?" I put one hand on my hip and raised a questioning eyebrow.

"My lip gloss, I can't find it!" She groaned and threw down her purse on the chair.

"Wanna borrow?" I took out a tube of my cherry pink lip gloss.

"Yes, thank you." She grabbed it and applied. Then smacked her lips together.

"Beautiful!" I laughed and stuck the tube back in my pocket. "Ready?"

"Yeah." She nodded and picked up her purse.

"Let's roll." We strolled to the door and walked out, locking the door behind us.

Around 1 P.M. we had finally took a break from our shopping spree and stopped at a coffee place. Sitting outside drinking our latte's having our multiple bags next to us on the ground. We had shopped at four different stores and spent plenty of time in each. Finding plenty of clothes. I personally was exhausted.

"I seriously don't know how a person can shop that much." I shook my head. "It's so exhausting."

"But heck of fun." Kyle giggled and took a bite of her bagel. "Mm, blueberry."

"Why'd you wanna go shopping anyways?" I grabbed a napkin and wiped off the coffee on my upper lip.

"Because I did." She shrugged. "I'm a girl, I love shopping."

"I know you, you're not always so happy and in the shopping kind of mood. or do anything kind of mood." I grinned.

"Hey.. eh." She sighed. "Alright, I might be seeing someone."

"What?!" My jaw had no doubt literally dropped. "Who?"

"Someone, we're keeping it hush hush right now." She looked down at her bagel, picking at it.

"What's wrong?" I questioned. "Usually you're all kiss and tell."

"Well.. he's kinda.." She mumbled something I couldn't understand.

"What?"

"He's.. seeing someone else." She looked up at me and frowned.

"So he's cheating on her with you?" I was surprised, beyond surprised.

"I guess you can say that." She bit her lip.

"Oh my god Kylie." I paused. "What the.. did you know before you started seeing him?"

"Well.. yes." She nodded.

"Wow." I shook my head and sat back in my chair.

"Are you mad at me?" She asked quietly.

"I just can't believe you of all people would do this."

"He said she doesn't love him, like I do. She's distant and shit." She explained.

"So what? Wait, until the relationship is actually over to move in." I couldn't believe her.

"I know I'm stupid.. but I really like him." She was on the verge of tears.

"Yeah, you are.." I got up and walked over to hug her.

"Should I end it with him?" She looked up at me.

"Uh, yeah." I nodded.

"I know." She frowned. "I just really like him, y'know?"

"I know. If he really likes you, he'll be back." I smiled. "Let's go."

"Alright." She got up and picked up her bags as did I.

The day dragged along, Kylie spent most of it in her room once we got back. I felt sorry for her, but she was at fault too. I was in the living room reading a book on the couch curled up in a throw blanket. I was relaxed and into my book and then I heard a knock on the door and groaned in annoyance. Setting my book on the coffee table and going to the door. I unlocked it and opened it up to see surprisingly someone I wanted to.

"Troy?" I smiled. "What're you doing here?"

"Came to see you." He shrugged with his hands in is pockets as usual.

"Obviously." I giggled to myself. "Come on in."

"Thanks." He walked in and I shut the door and turned to him. "You've been absent for a while."

"Ha, yeah I know." He rubbed the back of his neck. "Actually went out of town to do some shit."

"Oh, like what?" I folded my arms against my chest and neared him.

"Just some things." He sat on the couch. "How are you?"

"Pretty good and you?" I sat next to him.

"Good." He smiled at me. "First time you willing wanted near me in forever."

"Eh, don't get used to it." I grinned playfully.

"Alright then." He chuckled and ran a hand through his hair.

"Any other reason you wanted to come here?" I bit my bottom lip and looked at him waiting for an answer.

"Yeah, um.. I wanted to see if we could," he paused for a minute and looked at me. "we could be or try to be friends again?"

"Friends?" I was taken back a bit. "I don't know, maybe." I looked at my fumbling fingers.

"Maybe's a start.. better than no." He put his hand onto of my hands and I looked at him.

"I think we can." I managed a small smile.

"Good." He smiled back at me, with beaming eyes.

"Good." I nodded.

"Being friends." He removed his hand. "Feels like old days."

"Kind of." I sat up straight and sat side ways on the couch, so I was facing him. "I guess?"

"I hope it will be as good." He leaned back into the couch. "You think it will be?"

"Possibly. Maybe better." I shrugged and smirked.

"Not possible. It was already good as could be back then."

"Oh really?" I giggled.

"Oh yeah." He nodded.

We stared at each other as silence came upon us and I bit my lip. Friends? With Troy Bolton? After everything I never thought that be an option again. I'm glad it was though, I missed my best friend. Now here he was sitting in front of me. He was back I don't know for how long, but I'm happy he was. Sitting there made it seem easy and just like the past. Us staring at each other and smiling. It felt right.

"I gotta get going." He stood up and looked at me. "Call you tomorrow?"

"Definitely." I smiled as I came to my feet.

"Can't wait." He leaned down and kissed my cheek.

"Me neither." I had the blanket wrapped around myself and walked him to the door.

"See ya." He smiled and walked out. I closed the door behind him with a smile.

The night came and Kylie was still locked up in her bedroom. I decided to order take out and I ate at the table by myself. I left leftovers in the fridge for her with a note. Darren had came over soon after I finished, we were lying in bed with each other. It was silence and I wasn't sure what to say. He looked at me and I looked back.

"Gabriella, I love you." He spoke calmly.

"I know." I forced a smile.

"Do you love me?" He caressed my cheek with his thumb.

"What do you think?" I put my hand on his neck and kissed him passionately.

"Mmm." He grinned into the kiss.

As we made out my mind was in a different place, did I love him? Could I love him? I had no clue. Of course I always saw myself falling for him and spending possibly the rest of my life with him. He was perfect. How could someone be so stupid as not to love him? But everything was unclear.. I wasn't sure of anything anymore. I was scared and I hated that. But then he popped into my head and I became even more frightened.

Hey guys! Sorry it's been so long, but a lot has been happening these past months. But here's the seventh chapter finally, I'll try my best to get the eighth out. So, mostly this chapter was girl time with Gabriella and Kylie as you see. Don't worry the information will be useful later, and Troy and Gabby are friends again. Darren dropped the "L" word again. What's Gabby gonna do? Who knows. lol

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