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Lack Of

Goten sits looking out the window of his room. Another sleepless night has won. He hates these nights but also at least he is not dreaming of pain and suffering. When having to decide between to the two not sleeping seems the better choice. Science has better drugs to stay awake and alert then they have dealing with nightmares. Nevertheless, why he has the nightmares is so much his own fault he does not know how to tell others.

It has been a month since she left, to be correct since he sent her away. He was not sure what he needed but in his need to find he though, she need not be involved. Looking back, he finds maybe that was not the best choice but he still needs to find what he needs so he can try to get her back. The nightmares do not help him find what he wants and his family knows not of his suffering. They might be able to help but when you dad married his first and only girlfriend, your mom also marring her first boyfriend, and lastly his brother married to his first girlfriend, he believes that they would think less of him for not staying and eventual marring his first girlfriend. Therefore, he sits alone in his room looking out his windows and searches for his future and his lost love.

Morning is here and so he starts by getting a shower and changing for work. Business as usually at CC. Head of Engineering is his title. This is a fix it department. He has skills to fix walls, machinery, and plumbing. The only thing he cannot fix is himself. So he starts his job by going over the repair list and talking to his group about what needs to be done today and by what times these need to be done. No one argues for everything is set is reasonable time limits. He loves his job. Many benefits to having a good paying job here. He no longer lives at home. Is able to go out and get nice things for himself and his once girlfriend. Was not bringing home millions but enough to live comfortable and have his mom proud of his success.

10 am is the time so he heads up to Trunks office to get lunch plans. Trunk's secretary sits behind the desk and checks him over. She likes what she sees but knows he is dating and is very loyal to his girlfriend (the breakup is not common knowledge).

Goten says " Is Trunks in?"

Jenny replies " He was last a saw I will announce you in." "Mr. Briefs Goten Son is here to see you."

"Send him in Jenny. Thanks." Trunks says back.

Jenny then looks at Goten and gives him the go ahead. Goten walks in and sees Trunks on the phone talking about some new business venture for breakfast foods. Goten sits and patiently waits for Trunks to finish.

"Look it will work fine just at least get me a test market result by the end of next month so we can finalize the plan and get moving on this" Trunks sternly commands.

"I don't care if that isn't long enough for a good test group do it or I can get someone who can" was the replay Trunks gives. "I am glad you see my position. Thanks you."

"So Goten you finally broke up with her." Trunks said.

Goten looks stun and asks, "How did you already know?"

"You took a three week vacation and instead of that permanent smile on your face you have this serious look that I know means you aren't happy. That tells me you didn't spend the three weeks with her which could only mean you and her broke up." " I know you mentioned that you were thinking about it but I was never sure he you could." Replies Trunks.

"Well my friend you are correct and I just came up for lunch plans not to talk about it if that is okay with you?" Goten replies with a little resentment.

Trunk looks at his best friend and sees the hurt and torment in his eyes. Fine was all he said. "We will do lunch at the Pizza Shop. The one with the all you can eat lunch buffet."

With a smile, Goten agrees and leaves the room. Two steps from door he turns around and speaks "Don't tell anyone okay Trunks."

Trunks nods and Goten leave to finish his morning work and get ready for lunch. While Trunks sits in his office and wonders, when his friend will tell him what happened. He knows he could call the ex but he really does not want to get that side of the story. This was Goten's doing so that is the story he needed. So he continues his work and waits for lunch to come.