Well, another G/V so, who cares! Not me! I like 'em and if you don't, you
can just not read it! Sorry, I'm in a bad mood at this moment. I don't mean
to be a butt, but I feel horrible.
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Disclaimers apply
Metallic Tears
Chapter 1: Videl's embarrassing day
The holiday season lingered around the corner. The weather had turned cold and was getting colder as fall passed and winter came. The stores were preparing to set up for the holidays and nothing seemed to go right in school.
Gohan sighed as he ran down the street once again late for class. He could see his breathe as he pulled his coat around him. Even though he flew to school, he had to land once he got into town. Chichi didn't like him flying through town as "The Great Saiyaman," so he was forced to walk once he got to the towns limits.
Yesterday had seemed to go so fast and now the morning was slowly inching its way forward. Gohan could have sworn that he saw a snowflake fall. After all, it was around thanksgiving, but snow seemed ridicules at this time of year. Was it winter or was it still fall? Every since Buu had been defeated Gohan was so out of it anymore he couldn't make heads or tails of the seasons anymore. Something bothered him. He had guessed for some time that it was his Dad, but that proved to be a negative. The more he went to school and saw all his friends the more nervous he became. But he didn't know why.
"Sorry I'm late," Gohan said as he burst in the class door. "Again," he then muttered slowing down once he reached his seat.
The teacher only sighed. "That's alright, we were just reviewing, you didn't miss anything new, this time," she explained. "Oh, and Gohan? Try to be more responsible."
Videl felt sorry for Gohan as a look of guilt passed over his face. He'd been so forgetful and late anymore that nobody would dare laugh-with the acceptation of Sharpner that is.
Gohan sat down and the second he did a loud farting sound filled the room. He turned beat red as he pulled a whoopee-cushion out of his seat, keeping it hidden by his chair.
'The nerve!' Videl thought as she glared at a sniggering Sharpner. 'Gohan has it bad enough with this problem that he doesn't know the source of without some bimbo playing childish pranks on him!'
Gohan pulled out his book and turned to the page that Erasa had showed him. If he could make it through the day without saying or doing something embarrassing to himself, he'd be happy. He didn't mind tricks or pranks as long as there weren't anymore in the middle of class.
"Turn to page 32 for today's lesson." Gohan sighed as he did what the teacher told him. All he wanted was to make it through school and go home to do his homework. At least the day would be over and he could sleep through the night knowing that the next day was a Saturday.
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Later at lunch, Gohan sat down at a smaller table to avoid having to sit with a large group. The smaller the table the less people could sit with him. He figured that since nobody seemed to like him that much, he'd save himself a lot of trouble by keeping away from them as not to embarrass himself.
"What's up?" Gohan turned toward the sound of a female voice to see Videl and Erasa standing there. The two girls sat down on either side of him and began to eat.
"You didn't answer my question," Videl pressed when she was ignored.
"Sorry," Gohan apologized. He kept his eyes on his tray and didn't appear to want to talk at the moment but made his best effort to answer Videl's question and sound enthusiastic about his reply. "I'm just thinking."
Videl raised her eyebrow. 'That was fake if I've ever heard it,' she thought to herself. She decided that it was best just to let him be for the moment.
Sharpner walked over to join them, however, he was forced to sit on the other side because the only other available seat on Videl's was by Erasa. Erasa moved to the other side to give Gohan and Videl some room and just to annoy Sharpner.
Gohan sighed. He slid over so that there was more space between him and Videl. He didn't even bother to look up anymore through the entire meal. He didn't want to look at Sharpner, no doubt he'd just insult him and Videl would jump on him for it and the room would become loud suddenly. He didn't look at Erasa only because she would start talking about how she wanted him to do something that was related to shopping with him and he wanted to go home after school. He never looked at Videl-He didn't know why he didn't look at Videl. All she'd do was smile at him and continue to eat so what was the problem? Could Videl be what was bothering him?
Gohan frowned at the thought that re-occurred to him as he walked down the hall to his locker. He didn't want Videl to be the problem. She was his friend, his sister like image. No, he felt something more for her, but she'd never be interested in him. His family was one of the reasons, and his friends were another. Not to mention what he was probably made her seem so far away. Or at least to him.
The bell rang and Gohan almost jumped through the roof but settled for a smile. He quickly got his books and went out the door trying not to be caught by Videl but she was waiting outside for him. It was as if she knew he'd try to escape without being seen.
Gohan turned to walk out of town. "Gohan, wait!" Videl called. Gohan kept walking trying to ignore her. "Gohan!"
Gohan frowned. What was he doing? How could he be so rude and ignore someone that he cared about so much? He'd be heart broken if Videl ever got mad at him and wouldn't even glance at him.
"Gohan, please wait!" Gohan stopped. The tone of her voice sounded pitiful and upset. He caved and turned to wait on her to catch up.
She smiled and then scowled. "Why didn't you stop the first time? That's rude you know," She scolded.
"I-didn't hear you, I'm sorry," he lied. What was he supposed to say I ignored you? That'd make her mad or upset her one. It'd be hard to tell since she appeared mad when she was sad or happy depending on what had happened to her or what you had done. "What did you need?"
"I don't need anything," Videl laughed. "I just want to walk with you. I was kind of wondering-" Videl's voice trailed off as her eyes searched for something else to stare at besides Gohan. Anything But Gohan would do. She didn't even want to look at his shoes.
Gohan put his hand on her shoulder. He'd never touched her like that before. Had he even touched her since he'd met her? "Wondering what, Videl?" he asked.
Videl looked up and their eyes locked. Gohan had such kind, gentle eyes that sparkled even at night. She didn't care if nobody else said that, that's what she thought. She could tell just by looking at him that he was concerned. His eyes showed care, concern, and-love? Videl slightly shook her head and shut her eyes. Gohan frowned. She had looked away?
Videl looked down at the zipper on Gohan's coat. "It's nothing," she said.
"No, tell me," Gohan insisted.
Videl hesitated. She blushed. "It's a little embarrassing in a strange way, really, but-" She had to tell him. He'd probably ask until she looked at him in mere frustration. Until she looked back into his eyes and who knows what she'd do then. "I can't, exactly, figure out something in math and I was wondering if you'd help me with it today. Or tomorrow, I mean, I'm sure your busy! Well, maybe not but you have your own homework and-oh forget I asked!" Videl slapped herself mentally. She sounded like a babbling idiot! If she hadn't been blushing before she was beat red now. She hated making an idiot out of herself in front of Gohan.
"No, it's ok," Gohan replied. He smiled. "I'd be glad to help you."
Videl looked up at him but her head remained downwards. "Really? It's ok?" she asked to make sure she had heard right.
Gohan chuckled. "Of course it's ok!" he exclaimed.
Videl smiled. "Ok, um, let's go then."
Gohan smiled. For once that month he was happy. Videl was coming home with him and would be in his room! He'd be helping her with homework, but just to be close enough to her to smell her hair was overwhelming. Maybe it'd be a good day after all!
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Chichi glanced thoughtfully up at the clock as she finished washing the last of the dishes from lunch. Gohan was taking an awfully long time to get home. Normally he'd be there by now, but something must have held him up.
Goten turned his head from the T.V. when he heard laughing outside. He smiled. The one person was Gohan and the other was-
Chichi jumped and almost dropped the stack of plates she was getting ready to put in the cabinet when Goten screamed from in the living room. She had heard the door open, but didn't have a chance to ask who was with Gohan before Goten's excited exclaim.
"Videl!" Goten jumped from his spot in the floor and ran over to her. He hadn't seen her in a while, and any friend of Gohan's was a friend of his.
Chichi laughed to herself. "Well, that gives it away," she muttered. Putting the plates away, she walked into the living room.
"Well, Gohan, it's about time you bring her over," Chichi scolded in a teasing tone. "I was beginning to think you'd stay single for the rest of your life."
Videl blushed and turned her attention to Goten trying to ignore Chichi's comment.
"Mom! Please! We've talked about this!" Gohan defended blushing himself. "Besides," He quickly changed the subject. "Videl is just here so I can help her with her homework. Her house is-well." Gohan let Chichi answer mentally for him and left it at that.
"Well, I certainly hope that she'll stay for supper," Chichi smiled. "It'll be ready by 6."
Goten ran back to the T.V. as Gohan and Videl walked off to Gohan's room. Gohan led the way down the short hallway and pushed the door open to his room.
Videl stepped in and smiled. It wasn't small and it didn't have much in it. Just a bed and a desk. She put her stack of books on the desk and walked over to the large open window on the wall that both of this only pieces of furniture rested on. 'Wow!' she thought. Her smile grew as she looked at the view Gohan had.
Gohan curiously glanced out the window. A cool breeze blew in the window. Surprisingly, the weather had warmed up and it was warm enough to open the windows. A bird sang happily in a tree in the distance and for a split second Videl let her eyes close. She could imagine herself sitting under that tree letting the breeze blow through her short hair. Just the smell of the refreshing air that had a hint of woodsy smell was heavenly.
Gohan smiled when he noticed her enjoying the scents that normally surrounded his home. He gently placed his hand on her shoulder to catch her attention. Videl jumped slightly and opened her eyes. She looked over at Gohan and smiled.
"Want to get started?" Gohan asked. "Or are you just going to stare out the window all day?"
Videl smiled and blushed slightly. "I'll stare out the window only if you're here," she replied.
Gohan looked confused. He smiled and laughed inwardly. He knew she hadn't meant to say that it was probably meant to have been a thought. Instead, it was something verbal that now danced around in Gohan's head. He liked the sound of it and what it implied. He tried not to let Videl see that he was smiling and had caught what she had said. After all, she didn't say it very loudly.
Unfortunately, Videl had noticed. She blushed severely and attempted to hide her face by pretending that she was scratching an itch. She could hardly believe that she had let that slip! 'I'm such an idiot! How did that come out? That's so embarrassing.' Videl looked at Gohan who only smiled. 'Oh well' she thought. 'At least Gohan isn't trying to confirm what I said.'
Gohan pulled out the chair in front of his desk and stepped behind it. "Come on, let's get started."
A few hours passed and Gohan had carefully explained everything that Videl needed help with which turned out to be a good amount. He didn't just help her with the things she couldn't figure out, he helped her with problems she couldn't get correct.
Videl looked at her paper confused slightly. "Hey, Gohan? I can't remember how to do this one. Can you tell me how again?" she asked.
Gohan looked at the problem. He sighed. "No, that's not how," he said sternly. "Here, let me show you." Gohan bent down over Videl's shoulder making his face rather close to hers. He brought both his arms around either side of her and took the pencil from her hand. Videl let her hands fall to her lap. She watched him hold the paper with one hand while he gave a sample problem that was something like hers was. She blushed slightly as she noticed how close his body was to hers. She felt his soft, smooth breaths on her neck and every time he moved his hand to write she could feel it vibrate up his arm from were it touched her shoulder.
Gohan noticed where he was and blushed. He put the pencil down after he finished and looked at Videl. Their faces were rather close making the two blushed obviously. Their eyes were locked again. Gohan for some reason couldn't stand back up. He didn't want to.
"Hi," Videl said as they continued to stare at each other.
Gohan was about to make a move to kiss her when the door opened. He immediately straightened and whirled around to see his mother standing there holding the doorknob in one hand. Videl looked over her shoulder to see too.
"Hey Gohan," Chichi paused when she noticed her son stand up with an embarrassing expression on his face like he had been caught. "You two have been in here for hours. Why don't you take a brake and go walk around to stretch?" she suggested choosing to ignore the scene.
Gohan nodded. "Sounds good," he thought. He'd need the air anyway. Even though the room was cool he felt hot. The two stood to do exactly what Chichi had suggested to them.
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well? Is it good?
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Disclaimers apply
Metallic Tears
Chapter 1: Videl's embarrassing day
The holiday season lingered around the corner. The weather had turned cold and was getting colder as fall passed and winter came. The stores were preparing to set up for the holidays and nothing seemed to go right in school.
Gohan sighed as he ran down the street once again late for class. He could see his breathe as he pulled his coat around him. Even though he flew to school, he had to land once he got into town. Chichi didn't like him flying through town as "The Great Saiyaman," so he was forced to walk once he got to the towns limits.
Yesterday had seemed to go so fast and now the morning was slowly inching its way forward. Gohan could have sworn that he saw a snowflake fall. After all, it was around thanksgiving, but snow seemed ridicules at this time of year. Was it winter or was it still fall? Every since Buu had been defeated Gohan was so out of it anymore he couldn't make heads or tails of the seasons anymore. Something bothered him. He had guessed for some time that it was his Dad, but that proved to be a negative. The more he went to school and saw all his friends the more nervous he became. But he didn't know why.
"Sorry I'm late," Gohan said as he burst in the class door. "Again," he then muttered slowing down once he reached his seat.
The teacher only sighed. "That's alright, we were just reviewing, you didn't miss anything new, this time," she explained. "Oh, and Gohan? Try to be more responsible."
Videl felt sorry for Gohan as a look of guilt passed over his face. He'd been so forgetful and late anymore that nobody would dare laugh-with the acceptation of Sharpner that is.
Gohan sat down and the second he did a loud farting sound filled the room. He turned beat red as he pulled a whoopee-cushion out of his seat, keeping it hidden by his chair.
'The nerve!' Videl thought as she glared at a sniggering Sharpner. 'Gohan has it bad enough with this problem that he doesn't know the source of without some bimbo playing childish pranks on him!'
Gohan pulled out his book and turned to the page that Erasa had showed him. If he could make it through the day without saying or doing something embarrassing to himself, he'd be happy. He didn't mind tricks or pranks as long as there weren't anymore in the middle of class.
"Turn to page 32 for today's lesson." Gohan sighed as he did what the teacher told him. All he wanted was to make it through school and go home to do his homework. At least the day would be over and he could sleep through the night knowing that the next day was a Saturday.
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Later at lunch, Gohan sat down at a smaller table to avoid having to sit with a large group. The smaller the table the less people could sit with him. He figured that since nobody seemed to like him that much, he'd save himself a lot of trouble by keeping away from them as not to embarrass himself.
"What's up?" Gohan turned toward the sound of a female voice to see Videl and Erasa standing there. The two girls sat down on either side of him and began to eat.
"You didn't answer my question," Videl pressed when she was ignored.
"Sorry," Gohan apologized. He kept his eyes on his tray and didn't appear to want to talk at the moment but made his best effort to answer Videl's question and sound enthusiastic about his reply. "I'm just thinking."
Videl raised her eyebrow. 'That was fake if I've ever heard it,' she thought to herself. She decided that it was best just to let him be for the moment.
Sharpner walked over to join them, however, he was forced to sit on the other side because the only other available seat on Videl's was by Erasa. Erasa moved to the other side to give Gohan and Videl some room and just to annoy Sharpner.
Gohan sighed. He slid over so that there was more space between him and Videl. He didn't even bother to look up anymore through the entire meal. He didn't want to look at Sharpner, no doubt he'd just insult him and Videl would jump on him for it and the room would become loud suddenly. He didn't look at Erasa only because she would start talking about how she wanted him to do something that was related to shopping with him and he wanted to go home after school. He never looked at Videl-He didn't know why he didn't look at Videl. All she'd do was smile at him and continue to eat so what was the problem? Could Videl be what was bothering him?
Gohan frowned at the thought that re-occurred to him as he walked down the hall to his locker. He didn't want Videl to be the problem. She was his friend, his sister like image. No, he felt something more for her, but she'd never be interested in him. His family was one of the reasons, and his friends were another. Not to mention what he was probably made her seem so far away. Or at least to him.
The bell rang and Gohan almost jumped through the roof but settled for a smile. He quickly got his books and went out the door trying not to be caught by Videl but she was waiting outside for him. It was as if she knew he'd try to escape without being seen.
Gohan turned to walk out of town. "Gohan, wait!" Videl called. Gohan kept walking trying to ignore her. "Gohan!"
Gohan frowned. What was he doing? How could he be so rude and ignore someone that he cared about so much? He'd be heart broken if Videl ever got mad at him and wouldn't even glance at him.
"Gohan, please wait!" Gohan stopped. The tone of her voice sounded pitiful and upset. He caved and turned to wait on her to catch up.
She smiled and then scowled. "Why didn't you stop the first time? That's rude you know," She scolded.
"I-didn't hear you, I'm sorry," he lied. What was he supposed to say I ignored you? That'd make her mad or upset her one. It'd be hard to tell since she appeared mad when she was sad or happy depending on what had happened to her or what you had done. "What did you need?"
"I don't need anything," Videl laughed. "I just want to walk with you. I was kind of wondering-" Videl's voice trailed off as her eyes searched for something else to stare at besides Gohan. Anything But Gohan would do. She didn't even want to look at his shoes.
Gohan put his hand on her shoulder. He'd never touched her like that before. Had he even touched her since he'd met her? "Wondering what, Videl?" he asked.
Videl looked up and their eyes locked. Gohan had such kind, gentle eyes that sparkled even at night. She didn't care if nobody else said that, that's what she thought. She could tell just by looking at him that he was concerned. His eyes showed care, concern, and-love? Videl slightly shook her head and shut her eyes. Gohan frowned. She had looked away?
Videl looked down at the zipper on Gohan's coat. "It's nothing," she said.
"No, tell me," Gohan insisted.
Videl hesitated. She blushed. "It's a little embarrassing in a strange way, really, but-" She had to tell him. He'd probably ask until she looked at him in mere frustration. Until she looked back into his eyes and who knows what she'd do then. "I can't, exactly, figure out something in math and I was wondering if you'd help me with it today. Or tomorrow, I mean, I'm sure your busy! Well, maybe not but you have your own homework and-oh forget I asked!" Videl slapped herself mentally. She sounded like a babbling idiot! If she hadn't been blushing before she was beat red now. She hated making an idiot out of herself in front of Gohan.
"No, it's ok," Gohan replied. He smiled. "I'd be glad to help you."
Videl looked up at him but her head remained downwards. "Really? It's ok?" she asked to make sure she had heard right.
Gohan chuckled. "Of course it's ok!" he exclaimed.
Videl smiled. "Ok, um, let's go then."
Gohan smiled. For once that month he was happy. Videl was coming home with him and would be in his room! He'd be helping her with homework, but just to be close enough to her to smell her hair was overwhelming. Maybe it'd be a good day after all!
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Chichi glanced thoughtfully up at the clock as she finished washing the last of the dishes from lunch. Gohan was taking an awfully long time to get home. Normally he'd be there by now, but something must have held him up.
Goten turned his head from the T.V. when he heard laughing outside. He smiled. The one person was Gohan and the other was-
Chichi jumped and almost dropped the stack of plates she was getting ready to put in the cabinet when Goten screamed from in the living room. She had heard the door open, but didn't have a chance to ask who was with Gohan before Goten's excited exclaim.
"Videl!" Goten jumped from his spot in the floor and ran over to her. He hadn't seen her in a while, and any friend of Gohan's was a friend of his.
Chichi laughed to herself. "Well, that gives it away," she muttered. Putting the plates away, she walked into the living room.
"Well, Gohan, it's about time you bring her over," Chichi scolded in a teasing tone. "I was beginning to think you'd stay single for the rest of your life."
Videl blushed and turned her attention to Goten trying to ignore Chichi's comment.
"Mom! Please! We've talked about this!" Gohan defended blushing himself. "Besides," He quickly changed the subject. "Videl is just here so I can help her with her homework. Her house is-well." Gohan let Chichi answer mentally for him and left it at that.
"Well, I certainly hope that she'll stay for supper," Chichi smiled. "It'll be ready by 6."
Goten ran back to the T.V. as Gohan and Videl walked off to Gohan's room. Gohan led the way down the short hallway and pushed the door open to his room.
Videl stepped in and smiled. It wasn't small and it didn't have much in it. Just a bed and a desk. She put her stack of books on the desk and walked over to the large open window on the wall that both of this only pieces of furniture rested on. 'Wow!' she thought. Her smile grew as she looked at the view Gohan had.
Gohan curiously glanced out the window. A cool breeze blew in the window. Surprisingly, the weather had warmed up and it was warm enough to open the windows. A bird sang happily in a tree in the distance and for a split second Videl let her eyes close. She could imagine herself sitting under that tree letting the breeze blow through her short hair. Just the smell of the refreshing air that had a hint of woodsy smell was heavenly.
Gohan smiled when he noticed her enjoying the scents that normally surrounded his home. He gently placed his hand on her shoulder to catch her attention. Videl jumped slightly and opened her eyes. She looked over at Gohan and smiled.
"Want to get started?" Gohan asked. "Or are you just going to stare out the window all day?"
Videl smiled and blushed slightly. "I'll stare out the window only if you're here," she replied.
Gohan looked confused. He smiled and laughed inwardly. He knew she hadn't meant to say that it was probably meant to have been a thought. Instead, it was something verbal that now danced around in Gohan's head. He liked the sound of it and what it implied. He tried not to let Videl see that he was smiling and had caught what she had said. After all, she didn't say it very loudly.
Unfortunately, Videl had noticed. She blushed severely and attempted to hide her face by pretending that she was scratching an itch. She could hardly believe that she had let that slip! 'I'm such an idiot! How did that come out? That's so embarrassing.' Videl looked at Gohan who only smiled. 'Oh well' she thought. 'At least Gohan isn't trying to confirm what I said.'
Gohan pulled out the chair in front of his desk and stepped behind it. "Come on, let's get started."
A few hours passed and Gohan had carefully explained everything that Videl needed help with which turned out to be a good amount. He didn't just help her with the things she couldn't figure out, he helped her with problems she couldn't get correct.
Videl looked at her paper confused slightly. "Hey, Gohan? I can't remember how to do this one. Can you tell me how again?" she asked.
Gohan looked at the problem. He sighed. "No, that's not how," he said sternly. "Here, let me show you." Gohan bent down over Videl's shoulder making his face rather close to hers. He brought both his arms around either side of her and took the pencil from her hand. Videl let her hands fall to her lap. She watched him hold the paper with one hand while he gave a sample problem that was something like hers was. She blushed slightly as she noticed how close his body was to hers. She felt his soft, smooth breaths on her neck and every time he moved his hand to write she could feel it vibrate up his arm from were it touched her shoulder.
Gohan noticed where he was and blushed. He put the pencil down after he finished and looked at Videl. Their faces were rather close making the two blushed obviously. Their eyes were locked again. Gohan for some reason couldn't stand back up. He didn't want to.
"Hi," Videl said as they continued to stare at each other.
Gohan was about to make a move to kiss her when the door opened. He immediately straightened and whirled around to see his mother standing there holding the doorknob in one hand. Videl looked over her shoulder to see too.
"Hey Gohan," Chichi paused when she noticed her son stand up with an embarrassing expression on his face like he had been caught. "You two have been in here for hours. Why don't you take a brake and go walk around to stretch?" she suggested choosing to ignore the scene.
Gohan nodded. "Sounds good," he thought. He'd need the air anyway. Even though the room was cool he felt hot. The two stood to do exactly what Chichi had suggested to them.
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well? Is it good?