A/N: Thanks for the reviews! Sadly this will be the last chapter. I thought it was time for an end. Will it be a joyful ending or a heartbreaking ending? Read to find out!
Important: This will be the last chapter. (Sniff) Oh and today is a Friday in this chapter, for the ones who didn't know.
Chapter 13 "Our love can never be shattered."
"T-Troy I'm sorry but…………. I can't be you're girlfriend." Gabriella managed to say. These words felt as though Troy got slapped numerous of times. This was the first time Troy has ever been rejected. Him; the basketball superstar has never been turned down by a girl, and it sure hurt him like hell. Gabriella said that she loved him, so why isn't she accepting the right to be his girlfriend? So many questions rattled into Troy's head, rummaging, seeking for some counters. Troy looked up at Gabriella, sorrow crammed into his eyes, and Gabriella couldn't abide to look at them any longer, so she looked away.
"But why Gabriella?" Troy asked inaudibly. She could sense the disappointment in his voice, but afar disappointment; distress.
"Troy I just c-can't." Gabriella said. Should she tell Troy the reason she didn't want to be his girlfriend? Don't get her wrong, Gabriella meant what she said about loving Troy, but beyond those feelings was arrogance. Gabriella didn't want to be popular because of Troy. Now, if this 'freaky math girl' was Troy's girlfriend what would students at East High think of her? They would think the same thing of Gabriella the moment she sang with Troy. They would think of her as the queen of East High only because she was Troy's girlfriend. Gabriella didn't want facilitate from someone for her to become admired. She wanted to become trendy because of who she is, of what she is cable of doing.
"Gabriella there has to be a reason. You said that you love me or were you just playing with my feelings?" Troy said, his voice seeming tense.
"Troy you know I wouldn't play with you're feelings. If I become you're girlfriend what would people at school think of me?" Gabriella asked, giving in.
"They would like you Gabby." Troy said, not getting the point.
"Exactly, they'd like me because I'm you're girlfriend. Troy I don't want them to like me because I'm with you. I want them to like me as an own individual." Gabriella said, but she couldn't help but think if she was being selfish. Gabriella was never to put her feelings before others, she'd always consider people's feelings first. She couldn't imagine how hurt Troy must feel right now.
"Gabriella since when do you care about what other people think?" Gabriella looked at him with astound eyes. He was right. When did Gabriella ever heed what other people think? She's been depending on herself all her life, why change now? Gabriella looked at Troy, as if the answer to his inquiry was written on his face.
"I don't know Troy; I guess East High misused me." Was the only thing Gabriella could think of saying.
"Gabriella I love you because of you, and so does our friends. Who cares about the rest of them?" Troy said putting his hand on her cheek.
"Troy but what if we break up, the whole school would be against me." Gabriella said making up another excuse.
"Gabriella were not even together yet and you're already doubting our relationship?" Troy sternly said.
"No Troy I'm not; I'm just thinking of the possibilities." Gabriella said putting her head down and looking at her feet. Troy pulled her face up to look at him.
"No Gabriella you're only caring about whether you get hurt or not. Gabriella I will never, I repeat never hurt you." Troy said as sincere as he possibly could.
"Troy I know you won't hurt me, but what if we both decided that being friends is a way better idea." Gabriella said.
"Then our friendship won't be ruined, so there would be no reason for the whole school to hate you." Troy said while giving out a laugh.
"I guess your right Troy. I'm sorry for ever telling you this." Gabriella said giving him a half hearted smile.
"No need to be sorry Gabriella. So Gabriella would you be my girlfriend?" Troy asked once more this time with more confidence.
"Hmmmm I have to think about it." Gabriella said, itching her head; indicating that she's thinking.
"Really? Well then I guess I'll leave and let you think then." Troy said turning around, knowing that Gabriella was joking.
"No wait! I made my decision and I would love to go out with you. Only because you're in desperate need of a girlfriend." Gabriella said while sniggering.
"Gabriella, do you know what you get when you mess with me?" Troy said getting closer to Gabriella.
"No." Gabriella gave him a puzzled look. Troy got out his hands and started tickling her. She laughed harder and harder each time he'd tickle her. She fell down not able to control her laughs, while Troy was still prickling the poor innocent girl.
"Okay Troy….. I'm sorry……. I won't mess……. with you anymore." Gabriella said in between breaths of giggles. Troy stopped tickling her and before you knew it Troy was on top of Gabriella. Both of them looking at each other, and not taking their gaze off of one another. Gabriella could feel Troy's heated breath on her cheeks, and as well as Troy could feel Gabriella's. The feeling of both their bodies intertwined with one another, sent chills through every aspect of their bodies. Troy took this as an advantage to go ahead and kiss her, but before he could do so; he felt Gabriella's soft, yielding lips interlocked with his. The kiss was mild, nonetheless it was inconceivable. It sent voltage gushing through their bodies. The kiss wasn't any kiss any of them ever experienced. It was something Gabriella imagined, dreamed her first kiss would be; and even though this wasn't Gabriella's first kiss, it still felt better then her reverie. Gabriella did kiss Sonny, but she felt nothing with him; where when it came to Troy she felt everything. His pliable tender lips, his gentle way of kissing her and not wanting to make Gabriella feel uncomfortable. They both felt as though they were in their own little world, where only they subsisted. Neither Gabriella nor Troy wanted to let go because the instant they do; the feeling that they'd been yearning to feel, would fade away. Every second was exquisite, yet every trice was perfect.
After what felt like ages, Gabriella and Troy pulled apart gasping for air. Gabriella looked at Troy and beamed. "Do you know how long I've been waiting to do that?" She asked him, while she gave out a pant.
"I can say the same thing." Troy said.
"FINALLY!" The 'gang' screamed, while the peeked their heads through the door. Perceptibly, they've been listening the whole time. Troy got up from the floor and extended his hand out to help Gabriella.
"How long have you guys been standing there?" Gabriella asked, while she was straightening out her clothes.
"Long enough, oh my God I'm just so happy that you guys are finally together. Now we can all go on dates together. Oh this is going to be so much fun." Taylor squealed to her best friend.
"What about Ryan?" Gabriella asked, observing Sharpay.
"Ryan has been having a crush on this girl form our drama club. I'm sure we can hook them to up." Sharpay suspiciously said.
"Let's save that until Monday, I think we had enough drama for one day." Gabriella said as everyone agreed.
"So what do you guys want to do?" Taylor asked the gang as they were heading outside, Ryan joined them as well.
"Maybe we should go see a movie today." Chad suggested.
"No I think we should go to the mall." Taylor said.
"Movies!" Chad argued.
"Mall!" Taylor quarreled back.
"Guys why don't we go to the movies first and then we'll go to the mall. Just don't fight please." Gabriella advocated.
"Sounds good to me." Tory said putting a shielding arm around his girlfriend.
"Gabriella thank god we have you here." Sharpay said as she embraced her friend.
"I'm glad to be here." Gabriella replied. The nine friends continued to walk with each other, all thankful to be friends again.
Were all finally back together; through some hardships of course. I guess I didn't know how much I missed my friends, until they were essentially gone. I spent a whole week not talking to any of them, and let me tell you it was the worst week off my life. Friends are not something that you should take advantage of, because you'll always lament it at the end. Friends are always going to be there for you and even though you think you don't need their help, believe me, you do. We might all be diverse, view thinks differently, but it doesn't matter. What matters is that you care for each other, and you can intercom anything that passes you're life.
Before I came to East High, my heart was so empty; thirsty for friends. My life was so much dim. East High has changed me for the better. I've learned to interrelate with other students, and I've learned to open up; let out my feelings. The dark elevation of my life is soon to be faded away, because it's filled with love. As long as I, Gabriella Montez has friends like I do now; I'll be able to do attain; achieve anything.
Everyone is special in their own way. We make each other strong (each other strong.) Were not the same, were different in a good way. Together is where we belong.
A/N: Well that's it. I had so many ideas for the way the ending should be, but I thought this was the best. Ultimately, Troy and Gabriella are mutually. You don't know how much I've enjoyed writing this story. Thank you guys SO much for the reviews, and for the readers who have stayed with me until the end. I don't have any story in mind right now, but don't worry the moment I come up with another plot, you'll be hearing from me. (Of course the story will be Troyella or Zanessa.) Lol Thank you guys once again!