So yeah I know over 2 weeks to get this one out but I have been insanely busy. I went on vacation, my friend got married, and I had to get all my stuff in order for graduate school in the fall! Kate has been a very busy girl lately (unexpectedly). But thank you again to those of you who reviewed I hope you like this chapter! So as always people Read and Review (I really do appreciate them…)
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Chapter 3: Formal Formalities…
Two weeks have gone by since the 'incident' at Brody's party and everything seemingly has gone back to normal in the lives of Trunks and Reilena…key word there is seemingly.
Trunks breathed hard as his father FINALLY let up on him and detransformed out of his Super Saiyan state. Out of all the Z fighters Vegeta was the only one who has been training on a regular basis for the last eight years…constantly reminding everyone he has come in contact with.
"How…many….more weeks do I have of this?" Trunks said out of breath.
Vegeta smirked "if it were up to me until you have surpassed Kakarot's eldest brat…three times over since he hasn't had a regular training session since he beat Cell."
Trunks sighed in relief knowing that his mother would never put him through that much torture. Sure every now and then Trunks would spar with Reilena or…if he really wanted a work out would train with his father in the gravity room…but nothing compared to the drills and exercises his father had planned for him as his punishment for lying and sneaking into the house. No matter how hard he tried to convince his father that since there was not threat of any kind on earth he didn't need to train every waking minuet of the day, Vegeta would always brush off his comments and keep insisting that he train like he was.
"Dad…Gohan decided that he wanted to go to college and get married and all that stuff…he still trains just not all the time…" Trunks said grabbing a towel.
Vegeta snorted "that is no excuse…a warrior never stops…he fights until his death…"
Trunks just rolled his eyes at his fathers comment. Trunks still didn't understand why his father was so unwavering with him and his training…he never used to be that way…in fact up until about seven years ago he really couldn't give a flying fuck what he did…was his father still holding a grudge against Goku or something?
Maybe I can convince Reilena to train with him…she trains practically everyday now…Trunks this is your father…nothing will ever change him…
Reilena…things on the outside were the same as they have always been. Trunks never told her the truth about what really happened that night and at this time planned the keep it that way…it was bad enough that he still couldn't get that kiss out of his head and he was going to be damned if he was going to make things more awkward between them by telling her about it.
All of a sudden Trunk's thoughts were interrupted by his mother barging into the room.
"You know you really should turn off the gravity in this thing when you aren't using it I almost got crushed opening the door!" Bulma yelled irritated as she walked into the room.
Vegeta just rolled his eyes as he grabbed a towel from the rack.
"You know this gravity room doesn't fix it's self every time you break it so if I were you I would watch it mister!" Bulma yelled at Vegeta.
"Please like I wouldn't be able to…" Vegeta began but Trunks cut him off.
"Ok…ok….so anyways mom what are you doing in here I thought you would have left for a meeting or something by now?" Trunks said looking at the clock on the wall.
"Oh I do, but I can do whatever I want I am the president of the Capsule Corporation remember I can start and stop meetings when I want to how I want to…anyways I am here to make sure that I gave you two enough notice about our plans for Saturday night." Bulma said crossing her arms.
"Uh…plans…" Trunks said hesitantly.
Vegeta snorted "plans…please woman what makes you think that I am going to go along with any plans you have."
"Because you have to…and I need a date….my father is receiving an award for his lifetime of service and contributions of the world of science and we have all been invited." Bulma said to them.
"Really grandpa wow that's awesome!" Trunks said impressed.
"Yup it's black tie affair so you are going to need a date." Bulma said pointing to her son.
"A date…but mom I have never needed one before why would I need one now?" Trunks said to his mother.
"Because you are practically a grown up now Trunks you should have a date with you at these kinds of things…and besides they gave your grandfather an extra ticket." Bulma said to them.
"So let's bring Bra…" Trunks suggested.
"Nope already called Krillin and he agreed to take her for the night…besides she is only seven and this thing is an all night affair…they even gave us rooms for the night." Bulma said to him.
Trunks sighed in defeat and shook his head "now I have to find a date…mom can't I just take like one of the secretaries or something?"
"Absolutely not Trunks besides they are all at least five years older than you, you should have someone your age with you." Bulma said to him frustrated.
Vegeta grunted "I am NOT going to this silly ceremony…I am the prince of all Saiyans and I refuse to go to this silly earthling affair."
"Oh you're going Vegeta." Bulma said to him crossing her arms frustratingly.
"Fat chance…" Vegeta snorted.
"Oh you are going mister…or…or I will call Yamcha and ask him to take me…you know he used to go with me all the time to these things I am sure he would love it." Bulma said with a smirk knowing she had Vegeta right where she wanted him.
Vegeta gritted his teeth, he hated Yamcha and she knew it…he would rather die at the hands of Freeza in front of Goku than let that weakling take his woman out for the night.
"Fine…there had better be good food there…" Vegeta said as he stormed off with Bulma in tow.
Trunks let out a heavy sigh as he put his head back against the wall "how the hell am I going to find a date for this thing?"
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Reilena wiped her brow as she approached her house when she felt a hand on her shoulder. She turned around to see Gohan standing there with a smirk.
"Long time no see sis….go to any good party's lately?" he said to her.
Reilena rolled her eyes "yeah, yeah very funny Gohan…I've already thanked you for your brotherly services…I don't need you to chastise me…I already get enough of that now at school…"
"Just doing my job as your older brother you know how it goes." Gohan said with a laugh.
"You know…really I have been around all the time the past two weeks you are the one throwing yourself into your research…you know maybe you should take a break….maybe…go out and train with your favorite sister?" Reilena said putting her arm around him.
"First of all…you are my only sister….so you are my favorite sister by default…" Gohan began as he removed her arm from him.
"Exactly…point proven..." Reilena said to him.
"And secondly…it smells like you have already taken care of the training part…" Gohan said plugging his nose.
Reilena's face faulted "are you serious…for real Gohan because if you are I can't go in there smelling like sweat…mom doesn't know I was out there training…"
Gohan laughed "nah you smell ok…enough to fool her…I don't know about Goten though he's smarter than he looks…"
"Gee…thanks…" Reilena said with a sigh.
Reilena tries as hard as she can to get in training sessions without her mother knowing. She didn't want to break her heart…Chichi always wanted her daughter to go to college and have a career…but she has always respected her father's love and appreciation for the martial arts…so Reilena has been running on empty the past nine years trying to please her and do what her father would have liked to see her do…continue her training…although after finding out about Goten's little sparing matches she is beginning to have second thoughts about the whole thing…
"So I heard about the whole Goten and Viri thing…wow a Super Saiyan huh you know if it wasn't for you and Trunks I wouldn't have ever believed it." Gohan said to her.
"What do you mean?" Reilena said curious.
"I mean I don't doubt anything anymore after seeing Trunks transform on Kami's lookout…and you kicking but with him…" Gohan said to her.
"Oh…yeah I guess so but hey you don't know anything about Viri's family do you? I swear that kid is not human…there is no way he could be THAT strong…." Reilena said to him.
"Let's see Viri's huh…no…all I know is the village he is from…nothing else he never talks about much with me anyways…" Gohan said to her.
"You know I talked to Frija the other day and she was kind of being hesitant with some of my questions…" Reilena began.
"To be honest Rei I think you are just going crazy and over analyzing the situation…I mean so what if he is a super strong kid that can keep up with a Super Saiyan…Tien is a human and he was stronger than dad at one point…" Gohan explained.
"Well yeah but dad wasn't a Super Saiyan!" Reilena said to him frustrated.
"I still think you are over reacting…maybe there is some super strong human race here on earth we never knew about?" Gohan said trying to calm her down.
"Yeah…sure wouldn't you think we would have found this out by now…or at least Master Roshi would have said something?" she asked him.
"Who knows…maybe the world is bigger than we think!" Gohan yelled as he walked over and inside his house.
"I highly doubt that…I've flown the whole world before…several times…" Reilena grumbled as she went inside.
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Just as Reilena opened the door she felt something smack her right to the ground.
"What the…" Reilena moaned as she looked up to see Goten on top of her.
"Oops sorry Rei I didn't know you were there!" Goten grinned at her.
"It's…ok…just get off me you are crushing my spleen…" Reilena yelled.
"Oh…yeah sorry sis…but I got to go Viri and I are going fishing!" Goten said as he dashed out the door.
Reilena slowly looked back and sighed "man that kid plowed through me like a ton of bricks…"
"And exactly where have you been missy?" Chichi said to her daughter as she looked up from her knitting.
"I was just…out…" Reilena said back to her.
"Oh really….and you just conveniently forgot about cleaning your room?" Chichi said annoyed.
"Uh…no…I just thought I would do it when I got back and…" she said nervously when all of a sudden her cell phone started to ring.
Reilena looked down to see Trunks calling her.
Man he has such perfect timing…
"I got to take this mom…promise I will clean my room…when I'm done…" Reilena said as she dashed up the stairs to take the call.
Chichi went back to her knitting and sighed "she is just like her father…"
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Reilena slammed the door shut to her room and quickly opened up her cell phone.
"Trunks you have no idea what great timing you have…" she said to him.
"Oh really, why what's going on?" Trunks said intrigued.
"Well to be honest nothing just you saved me from another one of my mother's lectures…" she said.
"Oh…well you're welcome." Trunks said with a small laugh.
"So what's up what did you need…you better not have called me to get me to go to another party with you…I still wake up every morning with a headache…" Reilena asked him.
"Well…uh not exactly…" Trunks said nervously.
"What do you mean not exactly?!?" Reilena said as she started to get annoyed.
"Well my grandfather is getting an award for his lifetime achievement in the science field or what have you and they are holding this fancy banquet for him in the Southern Capitol on Saturday…we are staying over night and everything." Trunks began nervously.
"Oh….that's great have fun…" Reilena said to him as if to end the conversation.
"No wait Rei…err I mean I'm not done yet…they gave my grandfather four tickets to the banquet and accommodations for them…" Trunks continued.
"Oh so you, your grandparents and your parents? You called me to watch Bra for you guys huh…well if you want me to watch her, your mom had better supply me with ammunition…I do not want a repeat of last time!" Reilena said remembering the last babysitting escapade she had with Bra…let's just say it involved some paint from the storage closet and one of Bulma's very expensive designer dresses.
"No…no Rei I am not asking you to watch Bra…my mother already asked Krillin to do that for us…my mom says that I need a…date…to the thing and since you like all that science stuff…" Trunks said to her.
"You want me to go?" Reilena said with a heavy sigh.
"Well it was my mom's idea really…" Trunks said with a nervous laugh.
"Trunks you know I don't do all those fancy dinners…" Reilena said annoyed.
"Yeah but think of all the people you will meet!" Trunks said trying to convince her.
"I don't even own a dress fancy enough Trunks! Well…unless you want me to wear the bridesmaid dress I still have from Gohan and Videl's wedding I might be able to still fit into that…" Reilena said practically yelling at him.
"Well my mom said she would take care of it…come on Rei a whole night away from your mom…and Goten…" he said to her.
Reilena sighed in defeat "fine I'll go…but you owe me you know!"
"My soul will be all yours after this!" Trunks said to her happily.
"Oh…you have no idea bud…" Reilena said back to him.
"Well hey my mom said that if you are free tomorrow to stop over and she will take you shopping…" Trunks said.
"Ok…hey tell her nothing frilly…OR PINK!" she yelled.
"Ok…ok don't worry about it I don't think my mom would make you wear anything you didn't want to…" he said trying to reassure her.
"I wouldn't be so sure about that…" Reilena said skeptical.
"Well hey I got to go…thank you so much Reilena you are a life saver!" Trunks said gratefully.
"Oh…it's my pleasure…" she said sarcastically.
"I promise I will try to make this is least painful as possible." He said to her.
"Your better!" she said hanging up the phone.
Trunks sighed as he hung up his phone and flopped down on his bed "something tells me that this is not going to be as easy as it seems…"
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Reilena sighed as she followed Bulma through the sea of people in the mall.
Why did I agree to this again? I need to stop being such a nice person all the time…
"Well here we are!" Bulma said excitingly as they stopped in front of a store.
Reilena looked up in shock as she looked at the store she was about to enter "Bulma…we can't go in there it is waaaaaay too expensive and…"
Bulma turned around and put her hand on her shoulder "Rei what did I tell you before don't worry about it! I will take care of everything so don't worry about how much stuff is in here."
"Bulma are you sure?" Reilena said hesitantly.
"Uh huh…now come on we have to find you a dress! I refuse to have my son's date dressed in nothing but the best." Bulma said taking her hand.
"Bulma he is not my date…this is nothing I am only going as a favor…I am just his escort so he doesn't look all weird in front of your family's….high society friends." Reilena said to her.
"Well I wouldn't personally call them high society…just snotty." Bulma said with a laugh as she pulled out a dress from the rack.
"You know I don't even like wearing dresses can't I just wear a pant suit or skirt or something?" Reilena said trying to get her self out of the situation.
"Nope no can do kiddo, you have to wear a dress think of this as a prom…without all the drunk teenagers." Bulma said with a smirk.
"Great…sounds like a blast…" Reilena said unenthusiastically.
"How about this one?" Bulma said pulling out a long poofy bright yellow gown.
Reilena cringed at the sight "how about something that…won't burn a hole through my corneas?"
Bulma laughed "alright, alright…hrmm…"
Reilena sighed as she looked around the story observing all the shoppers when only minuets later she felt Bulma shove something at her. She looked down to see her hands filled with about seven dresses.
"You picked…all these out…just now?" Reilena said as she looked up in shock.
"Yup…you are dealing with an experienced shopper kid now go try these on!" Bulma said with a smirk.
"Ok…ok…jeeze…" Reilena said as she walked into the dressing room.
A few minuets later Reilena came out with the first dress on, a ling silk strapless orange colored dress.
"Bulma, I look like a giant peach!" Reilena said in disgust as she looked at herself in the mirror.
"Ok, ok go try on the others." Bulma laughed.
"Well glad to see you having at my expense…" Reilena said sarcastically as she went back into the dressing room.
After about five…unsuccessful tries Reilena came out in a long, sleek, sparkling red halter dress. It cam down to just above her ankles with an opening in the front to expose her legs a bit. The halter portion of the dress kept together the two pieces of fabric that covered her breasts.
Bulma's eyes lit up as she watched Reilena walk out "that's it…I think we have the one!"
Reilena's face faltered as she looked in the mirror "isn't this a bit…revealing?"
"A bit revealing…hun I have worn dresses much more revealing than this…in fact as far as most people would be concerned this isn't revealing enough…but it's just enough for you since you know…you aren't into the whole dressy thing." Bulma said as she inspected her.
"I…guess so…" Reilena said still undecided about the dress.
"Besides the best part is that they have matching shoes that go with it! Trunks' head will definitely turn when he sees you in that number!" Bulma squealed.
"You think…err I mean I am doing this as a favor for him so why would I want to attract that kind of look?!?" Reilena said flustered.
Bulma smiled "I was just saying…besides I am sure everyone else's heads will turn too."
Reilena sighed "great a bunch of old men gawking at me."
"Oh lighten up Rei…so what do you think?" Bulma said facing her towards the mirror again.
"I guess its ok…" Reilena said in defeat.
"Great! Now go get changed so we can go get you a purse, earrings, some make up…" Bulma began.
"Say what…no, no I don't do makeup!" Reilena exclaimed.
"Reilena trust me…besides I am paying for all of this so you had better trust my judgment…not go change!" Bulma said pushing her towards the dressing rooms.
Reilena sighed as she walked into the dressing room and closed the door "Trunks had better appreciate all of this…"
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Trunk sighed as he itched at his tie "mom do we have to get ready here…can't we do all of this at the hotel?"
"Absolutely not, we won't have time…it's a three hour drive to the Southern Capital…" Bulma said as she smacked Trunks's hand away from his tie.
"Yes your mother is right dear by the time we get there with traffic there will only be an hour left to get ready for the banquet and you know how your mother and grandmother are ready we will have already missed half of the banquet." Dr. Briefs said to him.
Vegeta snorted and rolled his eyes, he was in no mood for any of this "why don't we just fly there, that would solve the problem."
"Vegeta stop being fresh!" Bulma scolded.
"Well if we just flew we wouldn't be sitting here wasting time while Kakarot's brat is lollygagging upstairs!" he said annoyed.
"Yeah what's taking Reilena so long it never takes her this long to get ready I mean you guys were up there for two hours." Trunks said to her.
"First of all Vegeta she is not lollygagging and secondly Trunks…you will see." She said with a smirk.
"Oh yes I can't wait to see Reilena in the outfit I can only imagine how lovely she will look." Mrs. Briefs said.
"Still mom I feel like I have been sitting here for…" just as Trunks was about to finish he looked at the top of the stairs to see Reilena, now with her short stands of black hair held back by clips, standing there in the outfit that she bought with Bulma.
"Ever…" Trunks finished as he stared at her mesmerized.
Reilena adjusted herself and looked down at everyone "Bulma does this look ok?"
All of a sudden Reilena saw a flash and Bulma looking down at a camera in her hand.
"Hey you said no pictures!" Reilena yelled as she started to walk down the stairs.
Bulma laughed "sorry Reilena I promised your mom I would get at least one."
Reilena sighed as she walked towards them.
"Gee Reilena you look gorgeous hun…" Mrs. Briefs commented.
"Yes dear you look lovely." Dr. Briefs chimed in.
"Thank yo…" Reilena began but tripped on her head and stumbled right into Trunks.
Trunks quickly grabbed her and held her up.
Reilena looked up at him and gave a small smile.
Man he really cleans up well…
"Thanks…I guess I got to get used to these things…" Reilena said in reference to her heels.
Trunks just slowly nodded his head as he continued to stare at her.
Man…she looks…beautiful…
"Trunks…earth to Trunks are you in there?" Reilena said trying to snap him out of his daze.
Trunks realized that she caught him staring and shook his head "yeah…sorry…it's just…you look different…err I mean in a good way…you know like double fudge brownies good way...wait I mean…I am not going to win this one am I?"
Vegeta rolled his eyes in disgust as he watched his son practically drool over his rival's daughter.
"Nope…" Reilena laughed as she turned around to face the others.
"So are we going or what I want to get this thing over with…no offence sir." Reilena said.
"None taken dear I understand…so let's get a move on if we leave now we might beat the traffic." Dr. Briefs said as they all walked out of the building.
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Finally arriving at the hotel Reilena and Trunks dashed up to their rooms to put their overnight bags away.
"Too bad they only gave your grandfather three rooms I was kind of hoping for some peace and quiet this trip." Reilena said teasing Trunks as he opened the door.
Trunks and Reilena's face faulted as they looked inside.
"Great…" Reilena said unenthusiastically.
"Only one bed…" Trunks said in disbelief.
"Huh that's strange…well I am sure you two will make due." Bulma said as she passed by them on her way to her and Vegeta's room.
"Well I can sleep on the floor it's not a big deal…and it looks like the bathroom has a tub that's big enough I can always sleep in there…" Trunks said as he checked out the rest of the room.
"No we can share…it's not a big deal I mean Trunks the bed is gigantic! Besides we used to share beds all the time as kids…I am sure we can deal with it for one night…" Reilena said as she dumped all her stuff into a dresser.
"Sure…ok…" Trunks said nervously as he looked at the bed.
Reilena turned around and gave him a confused look "you know you don't sound ok with it…I can always go down to the desk and see if they can get a cot up here for one of us…"
"No…no I am fine with it…it's just you know…you snore…" Trunks said lying.
"I do not snore Trunks!" Reilena protested.
Trunks gave a small laugh "well that's because you're the one who's asleep."
All of a sudden the two of them heard an unusually loud knock at the door.
"Are you brats done yet because I am getting sick and tired of the woman blabbing her mouth about this stupid earth function!" Vegeta yelled through the door.
"Well…glad to see your dad enjoying himself for a change." Reilena said to him.
"Yeah…we better get out there before he knocks the door down…" Trunks said to her in reference to the now continuous impatient knocking on their door.
"Right…do I look ok?" Reilena said as she did a quick turn around in the room showing off her dress.
Trunks stared at her mesmerized by how beautiful she looked in her ensemble.
"Uh earth to Trunks…again…do I look ok…meaning are there any threads or possible wardrobe malfunctions I should be concerned about…do I have a trail of toilet paper coming from my shoes?" Reilena said to him impatiently.
Trunks shook his head snapping him out of his daze "yeah…I mean…you look beautiful…err I mean fine…"
Reilena gave him a strange look them brushed it off "ok…well let's go before your father disintegrates the entire hotel."
Trunks slowly nodded his head in response and followed her out the door.
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"So you two kids ready?" Mrs. Briefs said as she clung to her husbands arm.
Trunks and Reilena nodded their heads as the six of them began their way down the hall to the banquet room.
They walked in to the room to see everyone in the room stop what they were doing and begin the clap for them.
"Uh Trunks what's going…" Reilena began.
"I think they are clapping for my grandfather…" Trunks said to her.
"Oh…I don't really think I like all these people looking at me…" Reilena whispered.
"Welcome to my world Rei." Trunks said as he watched an old man go up to his grandfather and whisk him away.
After a short presentation of Dr. Briefs lifetime achievement in the sciences and dinner the socialization part of the banquet began. Bulma made her usual rounds talking to all the distinguished scientists trying to feel out any possible business ventures for Capsule Corp while Vegeta sat quietly in the corner while every person that approached him would quickly turn away with one cold hard stare.
Reilena sighed as she finished her coffee "this is kind of boring…"
"Yeah I know tell me about…and I have to do these all the time…but at least you're here usually it's just me…and sometimes my father…alone while my mother and grandfather chat it up…maybe I should take you to all of these things…" Trunks said with a smirk.
"Hey no way this…thing…was a one time only deal there is no way that you are getting me to dress like this again!" Reilena said annoyed.
"Ok, ok jeeze don't have a cow I was kidding I would never subject you to such torture again." Trunks said as he looked at her, secretly wishing she would comply.
"Besides…give Bra another five years and you can tag her along too." She said.
"Yeah and what am I going to talk about with her…she is only seven already all she wants to talk about is makeup, clothes and boys." He said shaking his head.
Reilena laughed "ok, ok I see your point…"
Just as she finished she felt a tap on her shoulder.
"You know, maybe you two wouldn't be so bored if you got up and danced or something." Bulma said for behind.
The two turned around then looked at each other.
"Us, dance?!?" they said.
"Yeah, Trunks needs practice…besides it's a good way to network, it is a great conversation piece let me tell you. Hey and I am sure that it will make your grandfather feel better seeing you two doing something else other than sitting here and moping!" Bulma said confidently.
The two looked at each other and sighed in defeat knowing that if they didn't go out there on the dance floor Bulma would make sure they would never hear the end of it.
"You know, sometimes your mother is more domineering than mine." Reilena said as she wrapped her arms around Trunks's shoulders.
"Yeah…she can be…" Trunks said placing his hands on her waist.
"Well it's for your grandfather I mean it is his night…we should be courteous and at least act like we want to be here you know?" Reilena said to him.
Trunks said nothing as they continued to slow dance on the crowded floor.
"Uh…right? Earth to Trunks! Man what is with you tonight?" she said frustrated.
Reilena looked up at him to see him completely in another world…staring at her.
"Trunks don't stare at me like that…you're freaking me out…" Reilena said embarrassed.
Trunks snapped out of his dazed and blushed "sssorry…it's just…you look really pretty tonight…"
"Thanks I guess…at least someone does…" Reilena said with a small sigh.
"I always think you're pretty…" Trunks whispered.
Reilena looked up at him confused "what…"
"Uh, I said I am sure that other people think you are pretty too." Trunks said saving himself.
"Yeah well old people don't count." Reilena said back.
"Hey at least you aren't in a monkey suit." Trunks said referring to his tuxedo.
"You look cute in it…" Reilena said staring at him.
"Huh?" he said confused.
"Err I said you're used to wearing suits…" Reilena said nervously.
Trunks was a bit taken a back by her statement "oh…yeah I guess so."
Nice save Reilena…
Reilena leaned up against Trunks and peered over his shoulder when she noticed Dr. Briefs talking to someone over in the far corner.
Reilena jumped back and grabbed Trunks by the arms "Trunks look over there!"
"Huh…where?" Trunks said looking around.
"No you idiot over there, look who's talking to your grandfather!" Reilena said excitingly.
Trunks looked over at his grandfather talking to another man "another old guy?"
"No Trunks that isn't just any old guy…that Dr. Li Zhou he is a genius he has written dozens and dozens of academic articles about modern day physics and he even developed his own law…his own law of physics Trunks!" she said practically squealing.
"Oh…wow…interesting…" Trunks said unenthused.
"I didn't know that your grandfather knew him!" she said excitingly.
"Me either…why don't we go over there and talk to him?" Trunks suggested.
"What…no way there is no way that he would talk to us we aren't even in college!" Reilena said to him.
"So…come on we won't know if we don't try!" he said grabbing her arm and leading her towards his grandfather and Dr. Zhou.
Trunks practically dragged Reilena through the crowd of people as she protested his actions.
"Trunks we really shouldn't bother them I mean…" she began.
"Ah Trunks, are you and Reilena enjoying yourselves?" Dr. Briefs said as Trunks and Reilena approached them.
"Yes thank you for inviting us grandpa." Trunks said with a smile as he tried to push Reilena in front of him so she could speak to the two men."
"Leon this is my grandson Trunks and his girlfriend Reilena Son." Dr. Briefs said introducing them to the man.
"Nice to meet you sir…Rei…" Trunks said whispering to her trying to get her to open her mouth.
Dr. Zhou reached out his hand to shake Reilena's throwing her off a bit.
"It's a pleasure to meet you sir…" Reilena said in awe as she shook the man's hand.
"Ah what a cute couple these two make Briefs…" Dr. Zhou said looking at them.
"Uh actually Trunks and I…" Reilena began.
"We aren't dating sir…" Trunks finished.
"Yeah I am just his escort…err his companion for the evening…" Reilena said nervously.
Did I just call myself a hooker?
"Actually sir Reilena here is a really big fan of yours." Trunks said to them.
"Oh you have read my work?" Dr. Zhou said to her.
Reilena slowly nodded her head "yes sir…everything I have read all your books, journal articles, everything. I find your work on the theory of relativity and black holes…just…I don't know…awe inspiring…"
"Well thank you my dear. If I may ask what are you majoring in?" Dr. Zhou asked her.
"Umm well nothing yet…I'm still in high school…" Reilena said reluctantly.
"High school…impressive my most distinguished graduate students have a hard time interpreting my work…" Dr. Zhou said amazed.
"Yes well Reilena has always shown an interest for the sciences…even as a young girl I remember her coming over to my lab to watch Bulma and I work." Dr. Briefs chimed in.
"Yeah Reilena's been able to do calculus since she was twelve." Trunks said to him.
"Trunks you guys are embarrassing me…" Reilena whispered.
"Well you shouldn't be that's quiet an accomplishment young lady, tell me something though have you thought about where you want to go to school yet?" Dr. Zhou asked her.
"Well I have had a few places in mind but…when it comes down to it I am going to have to go to the place that gives me enough financial aide." Reilena said back to him.
"Ah, well here take this…when it comes time for you to apply don't hesitate to call me…I can see if I can pull some strings down at the admission's office for you…" he said handing her a small card.
Reilena looked at it and her face practically lit up "thank you sir I will definitely keep you in mind."
Dr. Zhou gave her a small smile "as will I young lady, it was a pleasure to meet you Reilena, Trunks…"
"You too sir…" they both said at the same time as they watched the two accomplished men walk away towards their wives.
Reilena turned around to face Trunks and practically squealed "did that just happen?"
"Yup…" Trunks smirked.
"I did not just get the Dr, Zhou's collegiate contact information…" she said still in shock.
"Oh you did I saw you…" Trunks said with a small laugh.
All of a sudden Reilena jumped and threw her arms around him squeezing him "Trunks thank you, thank you, thank you for asking me to come with you tonight!"
Trunks pried her off him "you're…welcome…"
"So looks like someone is making some contacts tonight." Someone said from behind.
The two friends turned around to see Bulma standing there with Vegeta in tow.
"Yeah, that was…" Reilena began.
"Oh I know who he is…your one lucky chick if you ask me." Bulma said with a smirk.
"Woman will you hurry this up please, have I not done enough for you already by coming to the wretched thing?!?" Vegeta said annoyed.
Bulma rolled her eyes and continued "anyways I just thought I'd let you know we are turning in for the night…and your father insists that we have a…early start tomorrow so don't over sleep."
Reilena and Trunks nodded their head signaling they understood as they watched Vegeta and Bulma walk off and out of the banquet.
"So I guess that means we are off the hook." Trunks said to her.
"Good, because right about now I am about to gnaw off my feet. Stupid heels…" Reilena said rubbing her ankles.
"Well shall we?" Trunks said putting out his arm.
"We shall!" Reilena said grabbing his arm and walked off.
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Trunks and Reilena walked through the door and almost instantly Reilena flopped on the bed and threw off her heels.
"Those things…are the devil…" she said with a heavy sigh.
"Its things like those that make me glad to be a male." Trunks said with a laugh.
Reilena rolled her eyes as she took off her jewelry and hair clips.
Trunks undid his tie as he watched Reilena struggle with her dress.
"Hey Trunks…think you can give me a hand here?" Reilena said as she tried to get the zipper in the back.
Trunks's heart skipped a beat as he almost had to do a double take when he heard what she said.
Did she just ask me to…
"Uh earth to Trunks can you help me out here or do I need to go interrupt your mother and father's sex-capades for this?" she said frustrated.
"What…no…noooo….I can us do it…" Trunks said as he walked over and began to help her unzip the back of her dress.
Reilena turned her head to look at him "did you drink too much coffee tonight or something because your hands are shacking worse than a drug addict."
"Oh…no, no just I'm not good at those things…I can barely zip my own fly up." Trunks said with a small laugh.
Reilena gave him a weird look "ok too much information…I'm going to go change…"
Trunks sighed as he watched her go into the bathroom and close the door. He flopped on the bed and shook his head.
"Bro, if you can't even unzip her dress how are you going to share a bed with her without freaking out?" he said to himself.
Trunks took the liberty of Reilena being in the bathroom to quickly change into his pj's. Before Trunks knew it Reilena emerged from the bathroom, now makeup less and in a pair of sweat pants and an old t-shirt.
She's back to the old Reilena…but I am still feeling this way…this is not good.
Reilena hopped into bed and pulled the covers over her "So are you just going to stand there and look at me or are you going to go to bed?"
"I'm coming…" he said as he slowly walked over and into bed, turning the light off.
Is he nervous about sharing a bed with me…we've done this dozens of times before this is no different…right?
"Hey Trunks you know if you don't want to share a bed I can always…" she began.
"No…no I am fine just tired you know long stressful day…" he said trying to cover himself.
Oh boy I hope she isn't picking up on any of this…
Reilena gave a small smile and rolled over "ok if you say so…night…"
"Hey Rei?" Trunks said softly to her as she rolled back over.
"Yeah what's up?" Reilena asked puzzled.
"Thanks for coming tonight…I mean even though you didn't want to go, you know?" he said back.
Reilena smiled "no problem that's what friends are for right? Besides I did have fun tonight…but I always have fun with you."
"Yeah…same here…" he said staring at her still.
"Well night Trunks!" she said turning over away from him again.
"…night Rei…" Trunks said as he turned the other way and slowly closed his eyes.
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Monday Morning…
Reilena sighed as she put her books in her locker. She was extra tired this morning because Goten had her up half the night telling him stories about their father. The past few weeks Goten had been asking a lot of question's about their father…some that she had a hard time answering…
"Wake up sleepy head." Someone said behind her.
Reilena turned around to see Trunks standing there with a smirk.
"Don't even start with me…" she said to him as she closed her locker.
"You know you didn't stop by today before you can here what's up?" Trunks said to her concerned.
"I slept in late sorry I forgot to call you, but I figured that since we have that if not at Capsule Corp by certain time agreement you would leave without me…I thought I was late but I guess I wasn't…days like today are rare…" Reilena said with a sigh.
"I see…should I even ask for a more in depth analysis of your morning?" Trunks said with a smirk.
"What do you think?" Reilena said looking at him like he should be kidding.
"Brio if I were you I would just leave it at that?" someone said behind them.
Trunks and Reilena turned around to see Chaz and Aleta standing behind them.
"So, where are the pictures?!?" Aleta said excitingly.
"What pictures?" Reilena said trying to avoid the whole conversation.
"Oh you know what I'm talking about girly the one of you all dressed up for that banquet you went to with Trunks…" Aleta said confidently.
"Yeah I want to see ms tomboy in a dress." Chaz teased.
Reilena rolled her eyes at them "there are no pictures guys…sorry."
"Aww is she serious Trunks?" Aleta said disappointed.
Trunks nodded his head "yup no pictures…she wouldn't let me take any…"
"Damn right I wouldn't…" Reilena began as the bell rang.
"Well we got to split guys catch yah later!" Chaz yelled as he and Aleta dashed down the hall.
"Great I'm late…again! You know I'm not even going to try to make it on time today…" Reilena huffed as she and Trunks strolled down the hall.
All of a sudden the two heard a loud slam and turned around to see Damien standing behind them.
"Oh it's just you…" Reilena said as she signaled for Trunks to keep on going.
"Reilena, I know you and I have some bad blood between us but that shouldn't keep us from being civil." Damien said.
"Oh I think it's a very good reason!" she snapped back.
"Well that's not why I wanted to speak to you…I know that you have a…history…of training in the martial arts and though that I should tell you personally that I will be entering the World Martial Arts competition that is being held in three weeks…" Damien explained.
Reilena was silent as she looked at him hesitantly.
"And I was wondering if you were going to be there…I wanted you to see me wipe away to competition and see what you were missing." He said with a smirk.
Reilena gritted her teeth as she started to advance towards him when Trunks grabbed her pulling her back.
"Reilena not here…" Trunks whispered.
"Hey no need to get snippy I was just saying…" Damien said to her.
Reilena stared at him for a few moments then smirked "oh…I'll be there don't you worry…in fact I'll be entering…Trunks too…and we will wipe the floor with you…"
"Wait I'm WHAT?!?" Trunks yelled in shock.
"Are you sure about that?" Damien smirked.
"Oh don't you worry I don't say things I can't deliver! Just bring your best game." Reilena said confidently.
"Are you sure that it isn't supposed to be the other way around." He said slyly as he turned around and walked away.
A/N: So that was Chapter 3! Hope you liked it…so what's Trunks going to say about Reilena Volunteering his services for the WMAT? Was Damien really sincere about his intentions of fighting in the tournament, or was he just pulling their leg? Did Bulma get any pictures of Vegeta in a monkey suit? You will just have to say tuned to find out!
P.S. Read and Review please……..