I should warn I've been getting requests to continue Trunks' Thoughts, a one-shot of mine, and I have decided I shall (please check it out) so time between chapters here may grow, hopefully not much though. Also as Goten's character it is based on that quick glimpse at the end of DBZ and a little from GT (I only watched the first three episodes but it was enough)

Disclaimer: I do not own DBZ

It has been about a month since our first date. We have seen each other a few times since then and officially became a couple. And I have to say I have never been happier, things with him are so natural and comfortable I couldn't ask for anyone better.

Currently, however I am not with Trunks, instead I am having some one-on-one bonding time with Dad. AKA: I try to outsmart and kick his butt while he pummels me in the arctic. Now, why does it have to be the arctic? It is so cold I don't know how he trains here all the time. I get the whole perilous, dangerous environment thing but volcanoes are dangerous. And you can find volcanoes in Hawaii or Tahiti, just sayin.

Back on track, we're sparring while Chiaotzu refs, he just makes sure we don't go too far cause unlike the saiyans we don't do well with broken bones. No ki blasts, no extra weapons, just old fashioned hand-to-hand combat.

Punch, block, roundhouse, block, block, kick. "So Meme, how are things?"

Odd, he never talks during spars. Elbow. Sweep. Punch. Block. "Um, great Dad, why?"

Block, punch, punch, bicycle kick. We slowly rise in the air during our fight. Block, block, punch. "Nothing just," pause, kick, "you know you can always talk to me right?" I stop the fight, I've heard this beginning before.

"Dad we have been going out for only a month you and I do not-"

"No, this isn't that conversation, we've already had that and you're smart you know not to do anything. No, I wanted to just talk Father/Daughter things. I mean you are gonna be turning eighteen soon and you've been accepted into a couple different colleges, one of which you'll be moving to. You are growing up and I just miss my baby girl."

I blush; Dad does not get sentimental very often. "Don't worry Dad. I mean it is not like we won't see each other ever again. I'll just be out of the house, doing my thing-"

"Living your own life, I know, I know. That's what I worry about. You'll understand when you are a parent but for now I just want to spend more time with you."

"Of course Dad, now let's get back to work."

Dad smiles, "Alright but you look tired, do you want me to slow down?"

"Please Dad, I'm just getting warmed up."

Later we walked into the house where Amy was pestering 'good' Mom with questions about her split personality and Lena stood off to the side rolling her eyes. The former two did not notice our arrival so I went over to Lena to talk.

"So how long has she been at it?"

Lena huffed, "I don't know but she's lucky your mom's in a good mood otherwise she'd have a black eye by now."

"That almost happened the one time Amy met 'bad' Mom, remember?"

"Of course," Lena grins, "I was so disappointed that your mom didn't at least do something. I mean she was asking the stupidest questions." I know we sound like we are being mean but honestly if it doesn't have something to do with boys, sports, or gossip than Amy isn't a very good conversationalist.

As if to prove this point Amy hopped over to us holding some gossip teen magazine while my parents and Chiaotzu head to another room away from annoying teenagers.

"OMG Meshi! Do you have any idea how many magazine covers you've been on in the past few weeks? The paparazzi love you and Trunks! They are calling you guys 'Teshi' now, isn't that so cute!" She holds out the magazine for us to see. On the cover in big bold letters it says 'Teshi out on the town again!' and underneath is a picture of Trunks with his arm around my waist as we were walking to a concert.

"Ugh, I remember the guy who most likely took this picture. He bugged us all the way to the concert before security stopped him for not having a ticket," I scrunch my nose at the memory, "Trunks almost lost his temper, the guy was asking really inappropriate questions."

Lena shook her head, "It's pathetic that people can't live their lives without getting into and judging everybody else's business."

Amy however didn't seem to understand my reluctance towards the media. "Why don't you just give them an interview? They are much nicer there and people wouldn't be getting second hand information." She seemed proud of her seemingly great idea.

"Amy I don't want to talk to them, our business is our business. And I can't believe there are people selling information about us. I don't know who I am angrier with: the informers, the fake informers selling lies, or the media for printing it out," I huff.

Lena was about to say something more on the subject when there was a knock on the door. I dash over and open it to find Trunks and Goten.

"Hey gorgeous," Trunks says pulling me in for a kiss.

I giggle, I can only guess how annoying I sound to everyone giggling so often now a days. "Hey I didn't know you were stopping by." I lead them into the house with Trunks' arm still around my shoulders.

"We were just flying by and decided to surprise you."

I give him a bright smile and turned to Goten who was looking a little ignored, "So how have you been Goten?"

"Oh same old same old, Tara and I broke up."

"Oh really, that's too bad." Is that supposed to be shocking?

"Yeah, nice girl just didn't work out." He looked disappointed, well Tara was really pretty. When we got to my living room he looked slightly shocked at the sight of my friends. And I guess I understand. I mean Lena looks like she came right out of the forties with her perfectly styled hair and navy dress and gloves. And Amy with her pigtails and hipster glasses was looked like she was about to explode with excitement. I could tell easily what she was thinking. She was meeting THE Trunks Brief and his cute best friend.

Amy started to twirl one of her pigtails and batting her eyelashes. "Meshi ain't you going to introduce us?" She batted her eyes in Goten's direction a couple more times for good measure.

My eyes roll, she's so obvious. "Trunks, Goten these are my friends Lena and Amy," I say gesturing to them.

Goten, of course, picks up on Amy's flirting and begins to flirt back. Lena looks like she's about to puke.

Trunks and I shake our heads, we don't expect any different from these friends of ours who love to date. "Anyway Meshi, Goten and I flew past the theater and thought we should go on a double date. That new comedy you said you wanted to see comes out tomorrow night."

Goten leans towards Amy, "Yeah wasn't sure who to take as my date, but I think I solved my problem." Amy giggles and I make a note to myself to limit my own giggling around Trunks.

Trunks turned towards Lena, "We could make it a triple if Lena wants to come."

"No thanks I don't do group dates, besides I'll be out of town. Speaking of which, I need to go and pack. See ya'll later." She gives me a hug and a look saying 'we need to hang out, just the two us' and send her one back saying 'we will soon'. We've known each other for a while; we can read each other's expressions pretty well.

The guys reluctantly pull away from Amy and me saying they needed to head home too. A kiss between Trunks and I, an exchange of phone numbers between Amy and Goten, and the boys are gone.

"Oh I can't believe this is happening!" my much too hyper friend squeels. I really wish she would stop that.