Without you 4
Something about seeing her again hurt him, and he knew it too. Videl looked the same, Gohan could see. Black hair, cerulean eyes, and still as short as ever. She was gaping at his family, probably suprised he even had one. She always underestimated him, even in high school. Heck, she even dared to call his life boring. A life of aliens and saving the world, boring? He scoffed at her words. What he was wondering, was why she was back.
'He's married.' Videl thought a million times, even thoughshe didn't believe it. It hurt, a lot, looking at the woman who was clinging to her Gohan. It made Videl realize what she had done, and she hated herself for it. Going around, sleeping with other men behind his back, she even flirted with his brother! Videl mentally kicked herself for that. What had she done! He was the best guy in the world:patient,honest,loving,hard working. And she threw it all away for excitement. She couldn't believe herself.
"G…Gohan?" she said, to be sure of herself. He looks at her,emotionless,"Videl." Videl looked at the ground,unsure of herself, and said,"I think we should talk somewhere more…private. This is our affairs." Gohan looks at Lime,to be sure if she's okay with it. Lime nods,"Go on. I know you won't screw anything up." She said,smiling to reassuring him. He smiled back; he loved her smile. It alway made him feel better. Gohan turned towards Videl and nodded.
"Soooo, what 'cha doing back?" Gohan said, akwardly stirring his coffee. After leaving Capsule Corp, the two set off to get some coffee at a quaint little shop in downtown West city. Videl sipped a little of her coffee,and made a sour face at the bitter taste her mouth had acquired; she hated coffee, but would go any where he wanted to. She stirred in some sugar and said,"New York sucked." Gohan looked at her blankly as she sighed,"I missed you. I was regretting doing… you know. I should have never done that to you, when all you did was respect me and love me. I even left you with a kid, I was so horrible. I have done some growing up and thinking and I came here to say, I'm sorry. I'll even be honest, I came here to try and hump you,steal your money, and leave again. But, seeing you and the gang and this place…it brings back a lot of memories. Like, when we first had Pan, or when you took me on our first date. Or when Bulma set Capsule Corp on fire when she tried to make a flambé," Videl smiled at the memory,"I know I'm rambling but I'm getting to the point. I'm sorry for what I've done in the past, and I was hoping for forgiveness and possible a second chance. Gohan I love you, and I want to be with you.." Gohan looked at her long and hard, and saw the sincerity on her face."I forgive you Videl, but the second chance is something I'm not going to give you. Your a little late for that. I have a wonderful family now; a loving wife, a beautiful daughter you left me with, and a cute tike. Even if I could offer you friendship, my family might not approve. My wife understands, but certainly doesn't trust you. You abandoned our daughter for excitement and a new life. My son doesn't even know who you are! I'm sorry Videl, but it's a little late for a second chance." Videl looked at Gohan with tears in her eyes and said,"Okay Gohan. I understand you choice. And even if it kills me, we don't have to be together. I'll still love you, but I understand." He smiled and gave her a quick hug,"Hey, there is always someone out there for you. Maybe you should go visit you dad, he's been a bit depressed since you left. He only talks to buu and bee now days. I visit him from tome to time, but he loves being around Pan. I guess she reminds him of you." Videl smiled and rubbed the tears out of her eyes."I'm glad you have a hold on your life, I just need to get a hold on mine. Maybe go out and try some things, or start to date again. I better leave now, I have to visit someone now. Gohan smiled at her,"Okay, bye." Feeling nothing more to say, she left without another word.
Videl sighed as she made her way through a crowd. After her little talk with Gohan, she went back to her dad,started taking guitar lessons, and started dating. Videl went back to her old police job in Satan city and started playing at the coffee shop she and Gohan went to. Videl missed Gohan terribly, she was starting to think she'd never get over him. Videl sighed as she got out some money to pay the taxi driver. As she got out, someone pushed her down,"Hey!" Videl yelled. The man looked down, he had blond hair,blue eyes, and was very tall."Sorry. I didn't mean to knock you over." he said as he helped her up. She looked at him for a minute and said,"Sharpener?" The man looked at her in surprise,"How do you know my name?" he said. Videl smiled,"I'm Videl, remember? We went to the same high school." Sharpener's eyes widened,"Videl? Wow, I haven't seen you since the wedding! How are you and Gohan." Videl cringed at his name and tried not to tear up. Sharpener looked at her worried,"Are you okay?" She looked down, trying to decide whether or not to tell him. She sighed, he was one of her closest friends, she could trust him. He lifted her face and dried her tears. Videl sighed again, and said,"I left Gohan a couple of years back, I cheated on him a lot and I didn't want to be with him. We had a kid, Pan. I left her with him also." She proceeded to tell him the rest of the story, him listening intently. When she was done, he looked at her and frowned,"Wow. I never thought nerd boy could be so dumb." She looked at him in surprise, but he continued,"He chose another girl over you; one of the most beautiful,intelligent,funny, and charming women I have ever met. Now that's just pure stupidity." Videl blushed at his words; since when has Shapener had a brain? Shapener smiled at her and said,"Hey, do you want to go get out of the cold and maybe do something." She smiled at him too,"Sure, why not." And they walked off, perfectly content with one another.
*I'm sorry if any one wanted Videl to die alone, I just really hate sad endings! The ending is a little akward, but this is one of my first endings. Tell me what you think please! :)*
