fanficition cove

Originally written/posted: August 2007
Fandom: High School Musical
Pairing: Troy/Gabriella
Rating: G
Word Count: 2k+ words
Warnings: background character death mention
Notes: So, the most notable notes about this one are: Gabriella’s dad is actually dead in canon. I did not know this until I rewatched the trilogy. It is in fact hinted at that he is dead. I did not pick up on this even as a fatherless twelve-fourteen year old — I rewatched those movies so much. I think that honestly is kind of funny. That’s fucked up, right? Anyway, I’m sure that little tidbit explains why this exists, lol. Also, I removed a small portion wherein I killed Mrs. Montez. I don’t know why 13 year old me did this. But it felt gross so I removed it. I will probably eventually edit it her back in on both this site and the original forum but that is a day for a less busy me! This was my first public posted fanfiction, fun fact. I cleaned it up so you didn’t have to see the glaring spelling mistakes. Sorry in advance to anyone who reads this, I was 13! 😉

Troy’s P.O.V

“Chad, can you find it?!” I asked nervously.

“What’s his name again?” He asked, curiously.

“Rafael Montez” I replied. “I really need this wedding to be perfect.”

“Why?” He asked.

“Because, Gabriella wants the perfect wedding and I have to give it to her. She said that she always wished her dad could walk her down the aisle and dance with him, I have to make it come true. I just have to…” I said still looking through the phone book. I didn’t even know where he was. How the heck was I supposed to find him?

“Ohhh, I don’t get you” He said and I laughed.

“You don’t get anything” I muttered to myself. Luckily he didn’t hear me, I turned back to the phone book in front of me. Was I ever going to find him?

“I FOUND IT DUDE!” Screamed Chad.

“What?” I asked confused.

“I found the number. I found it! I found it!” He screamed like a little kid and I chuckled. Chad’s energy was so loud sometimes, but in the best way.

“Well let me see it.” I replied and he passed the phone book over. Sure enough there it was.

Rafael Montez
9043 Terracotta Blvd, 87154
Albuquerque
(555) 555-4908

“Chad dude you found it! I LOVE YOU!” I said excitedly.

“I…mean…I…like…you Troy…and all…but…I don’t roll that way.” He said taking what I said seriously. I shook my head and rolled my eyes.

“I was only kidding. You take everything seriously”

“I do-” I cut him off.

“Okay, Whatever. I got to call him.” I began. “But what if he like feels I’m this crazy stalker person.” I said uneasily.

“Just go for it man. For Gabriella.” He pushed and I gave in.

“Okay.” I replied.

I cautiously picked up the phone and started to dial the number but then hung up and put the phone down. What if this phone call destroyed the only bit of relationship that she had left with her father. Chad gave me the you-better-do-it-now-or-else look, I shook my thoughts out of my head. I slowly dialed the number, my hands trembling. 555-490- I can’t do this. I put it back down and Chad looked at me again. I picked up the phone and dialed the number. I heard it ringing. I was nervous as heck.

“Hello?” Asked a male voice.

“Uh…is…this…Rafael…Montez?” I asked.

“Yes, and who is this?” He asked.

“I’m…uh..Troy. Troy Bolton” I replied scared.

“Well Mr. Bolton may I ask why you are calling?”

“Well..uh..I don’t know how to say this but your daughter is getting married” I replied and I heard a gasp on the other end.

“Gabriella, married?” He asked amazed.

“Yeah.”

“To whom?” He asked.

“Uh…me.” I said feeling the heat rise to my cheeks.

“Ahhh.”

“And well I have to make this wedding perfect for Gabriella, I know this is really short notice, and if you don’t want to do it, I’ll understand. But she said that she couldn’t imagine her wedding without her father.” I said not knowing how to explain it.

“And you want me at the wedding” He answered and I nodded my head even though he couldn’t see it.

“Yeah, but I’ll understand if you don’t want to or cant make it.” I began “So…what…do you say?”

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Gabriella’s P.O.V.

“Gabriella, you’ll be fine,” Taylor said trying to sooth her best friend.

“But, what if I’m not good enough for him, and he goes and dates this 18 year old with big boobs.” I complained.

“Gabriella Isebelle Montez, Troy, loves you. He loves you a lot.” Taylor said and I nodded.

“Yeah, yeah you’re right” I replied.

I was sitting in the dressing room waiting for my wedding to start. ‘Wow that feels good to say, My wedding.’ I was getting married for the perfect guy and I was going to have a perfect wedding. My smile dropped as I remembered something. My dad wouldn’t be here. But…I would have to do this…with…without him. My mind went on to wandering, ‘I wonder what Troy is doing right now. He’s probably freaking out.’ I thought to myself and giggled.

I was wearing a beautiful dress, that was white and strapless. It went all the way down to the floor, the same with the veil. It was silky and had no design. Simple yet elegant. Just the way that I like it (pic in pro). The Maid Of Honor’s dress, which was Taylor was a light-blueish color. It went down to the floor and had a corsage bracelet that matched perfectly. The bridesmaids dresses were elegant yet simple. They were white and had a spaghetti strap. It also reached the floor.

“Gabriella?” Sharpay called.

“Come in Shar,” I replied and she came in and attacked me.

“Shar…can’t…breathe” I replied and she got off of me.

“Oh sorry.” She said blushing furiously. “There’s someone here that would like to see you” She replied and a man walked in. I immediately recognized him. I ran up to him and hugged him, tears falling freely down my face. He hushed me and wiped away my tears.

“Papa, what are you doing here?” I asked confused.

“I came here for your wedding. A little birdy told me that you wanted me to give you away, and for me to dance with you” He told me softly and I felt like crying again.

“Who…why?” I asked

“I’ll give you a hint, he’s tall, and he wants you to have the perfect wedding,” He replied and it clicked.

“You’re really here?” I asked and he chuckled softly but then nodded. “I’ve missed you so much papa” I replied and hugged him tight.

“I missed you to, pumpkin,” He replied and kissed my forehead.

A few moments passed before he clapped his hands together. He was grinning. “Well, we got a wedding to start,” He said, and I could tell he was trying to be lighthearted.

“Yeah, we do,” I said.

“I’ll be waiting outside. It starts in thirty” He replied before giving me one last hug and left the room. My…papa, my father is going to be here for my wedding and that meant everything to me.

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“Ella you can do this,” My father whispered in my ear and I nodded.

The song started playing and Taylor and Chad walked out. Followed by Kelsi and Jason, and then Sharpay and Zeke. Then it was my and my father’s turn. Slowly we approached the alter. It seemed like ages till we got there. And Troy stood there with a goofy grin on his face, he looked pretty hot in his tux (Pic in Pro). When we finally reached the alter he let go of my hands and hugged me. He kissed me on the forehead and I walked up on to the stage like thing. Troy looked at me and smiled, I returned it. He mouthed the words ‘I love you’ and I mouthed them back.

It was finally time for the father and daughter dance. I smiled at him, as he held out his hand and I took it. The song started playing, one of my favorite songs. My little Girl by: Tim McGraw.

Gotta hold on easy as I let you go.
Gonna tell you how much I love you,
though you think you already know.
I remember I thought you looked like an angel wrapped in pink so soft and warm.
You’ve had me wrapped around your finger since the day you were born.

He twirled me around and I smiled at my father. Tears came rushing to my eyes, and he took notice, he gently raised his hand and wiped them all away.

Your beautiful baby from the outside in.
Chase your dreams but always know the road that’ll lead you home again.
Go on, take on this whole world.
But to me you know you’ll always be, my little girl.

When you were in trouble that crooked little smile could melt my heart of stone.
Now look at you, I’ve turned around and you’ve almost grown.
Sometimes you’re asleep I whisper “I Love You!” in the moonlight at your door.
As I walk away, I hear you say, “Daddy Love You More!”.

I looked at Troy and he smiled at me. I loved him so much, he made all of this possible. He made my wedding perfect. I blew him a kiss and he pretended to catch it and put it on his cheek which made me laugh. I shook my head and returned to dancing with my father.

Your beautiful baby from the outside in.
Chase your dreams but always know the road that’ll lead you home again.
Go on, take on this whole world.
But to me you know you’ll always be, my little girl.

Someday, some boy will come and ask me for your hand.
But I won’t say “yes” to him unless I know, he’s the half
that makes you whole, he has a poet’s soul, and the heart of a man’s man.
I know he’ll say that he’s in love.
But between you and me. He won’t be good enough!

Your beautiful baby from the outside in.
Chase your dreams but always know the road that’ll lead you home again.
Go on, take on this whole world.
But to me you know you’ll always be, my little girl.

As the song ended I embraced my dad and kissed his cheek. I said a goodbye and made my way to Troy. It was time for our first dance as Husband and Wife. I went through the crowd but couldn’t find him anywhere. I sighed frustrated. All the sudden I felt a tapping on my shoulder causing me to jump. The person behind me chuckled a little. I turned around and there was Troy. I grabbed his hand and dragged him to the dance floor. ‘Lost In This Moment’ By: Big & Rich filled the room.

“Thank you” I replied sincerly

“For what?” He asked innocently but he knew what she was talking about.

“For giving me the perfect wedding” I said simply and kissed him softly on the lips. “I got to Dance With My Father Again, it was all because of you. I love you”

“I love you too.”