"Could You Love Me?"

Chapter 7

Sunshine flooded the room waking Marron from a deep sleep. She yawned and stretched. Immediately the nights events flooded back to her. She ran her hand over her stomach to try to quell the butterflies within. Had it all been a dream? If it had then it had been very real, of that she was sure. She climbed out of the bed and went to the bathroom.

Once washed, dressed and with her hair in its usual pigtails she felt ready to face the day. Her stomach growled reminding her that it wanted to be fed. She opened the door and headed downstairs. The smell of bacon, eggs, sausages and toast wafted to her nose as she headed for the kitchen.

"Good Morning sleepyhead," said her mother.

"Finally decide to join us?" said Goten.

"Thought I'd better before you eat everything," she replied.

"Hows your headache?" asked Bulma.

"All gone thanks," she said and sat down at the table opposite Trunks. "Where's Bra?" she asked.

"Not up yet, lazy sod," replied Trunks.

She smiled. Bulma passed her a plate, "Help yourself," she said, indicating to the food on the table.

"Thanks," said Marron and she placed bacon,eggs and toast on her plate and began to eat. She became aware of someone watching her eat. She raised her eyes and caught Trunks staring at her.

He winked, she blushed. Maybe last night wasn't a dream...

After breakfast Krillin and Juuhachigou made their farewells, Marron was staying the day as the gang had decided to go to the movies.

"Dont be home too late now Marron," said Krillin.

"I won't dad, see you later."

Vegeta headed for his gravity room to do some training and Bulma went to the lab to finish off some work before lunch. Goten, Bra, Marron and Trunks were all alone in the lounge.

"So, what movie shall we see?" said Bra fetching the newspaper.

She opened it out to the movie guide and put it on the table.

Marron leant over and began to read, suddenly Trunks was right next to her, his hand rested lightly on her back and his breath tickled her cheek as he brought his face next to hers.

"What about this?" he said and put his finger on the paper.

"No way!" said Bra. "I'm not watching a war movie,"

Marron giggled.

Trunks began to rub her back.

"Well I'm not watching a soppy, romantic movie," said Goten.

"No one asked you," retorted Bra.

Trunks rolled his eyes. "Could you imagine these two married?" he said. "Don't use that knife for the butter, it's a jam knife," said Trunks doing a perfect imitation of his younger sister. "Why do you always leave the toilet seat down?" he went on, imitating Goten.

* Whack! *

Bra belted Trunks across the back of the head, Goten gave him a friendly punch in the arm.

"Lay off, bro," squealed Bra.

Marron laughed.

"There's no way I would ever consider marrying that!" Bra said.

Goten scratched the back of his head and with a goofy grin on his face said " Maybe I should go get my antlers again,"

Trunks collapsed with laughter,

Marron was wiping the tears from her eyes.

When they had all regained some sort of normality they decided on a movie that combined action with romance.

Trunks and Goten went to get the car, Bra and Marron waited out the front.

"So, have you and my brother got together yet? You seemed quite friendly earlier," said Bra.

Marron blushed. "Sort of," she replied.

Bra raised an eyebrow. "Sort of?' she questioned.

"Well I know he likes me," said Marron.

"At least thats a start," laughed Bra.

They were prevented from talking more as Trunks and Goten pulled up. Bra and Marron got in the back. Goten turned the radio up as they drove off.

Bra leaned forward and yelled in Goten's ear, "How about putting a CD on?"

Goten obliged and Bra sat back humming along to the music.

The wind tossed their hair around as they drove into the town. Marron took the chance to study the back of Trunks and found that she really liked what she saw. His soft hair blowing free, strong muscular neck leading into broad shoulders. She longed to run her fingers through his hair, he looked so much better now he had grown it long again.

The car slowed and Trunks pulled into a parking space. They all got out and headed for the cinema.

They sat in the back row. The lights went down and the music sprang up as the movie started.

Trunks pushed the arm rest up and put his arm around Marron pulling her closer to him.

She dropped her hand to his leg and rested it lightly on his thigh.

The movie had them all well and truly entranced, the hero was making his move when out of nowhere...

Marron gave a sharp gasp and jumped. Her hand closed hard on Trunk's leg,

"OW!" yelped Trunks.

Bra on the other hand had screamed and thrown her arms around Goten's neck just about choking him. He tried to prise himself free.

"Bra... please... let go... your choking... me," He gasped and grabbing her arms he pulled her from around his throat.

"Sorry," said Bra

"Its okay," replied Goten.

Trunks was rubbing his leg where Marron had left her imprint.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to grab you like that," she said.

"Its okay. I heal pretty quick," he chuckled and pulled her close to him again.

She rested her head on his shoulder. It felt good to have his arms around her keeping her safe.

The movie came to an end with no more attacks on Trunks or Goten. The lights came up and they left the cinema.

"Let's go get a drink," said Bra.

"You sure?" questioned Goten.

"Oh don't be such a party pooper," said Bra.

She tossed her hair and putting her hands on her hips she dared Goten to argue with her. Goten knew when he was beaten.

"That's more like it," she said and taking Goten's arm she pulled him down the street to a Tavern.

Trunks took Marron's hand in his and they followed.

Bra found a table in the lounge and sat down.

"So , what would you like to drink?" asked Goten.

"Scotch and coke please," said Bra.

"What would you like Marron?" asked Trunks.

"White wine please," replied Marron.

Goten and Trunks went to get the drinks , Bra sat back listening to the music coming from the juke box. Marron closed her eyes, part of her was still in the cinema.

The boys returned with the drinks. Bra took a sip of hers and went over to the juke box, Goten followed. Marron watched them go. Trunks broke into her day dreams. She felt his warm breath on her cheek as he brought his face and body next to hers. He kissed her neck.

"Enjoy the movie?" he asked.

She closed her eyes and smiled softly, "Yes, I did. What about you?" she whispered.

He began to nibble her ear,

"Mmmmm, it wasn't bad,"

"Sorry about grabbing your leg like that," she said

. He slid his arm around her waist, "That's okay, I'll forgive you," he murmured.

She turned to face him and was stunned by the blueness of his eyes, They pierced her very soul. The love and lust that shone within... She shivered.

He brought his lips closer.

She closed her eyes again and reached for his kiss.

Their lips collided and Trunks pulled her close to him, Marron wrapped her arms around his neck.

Neither was aware of Bra and Goten's return. Goten was about to open his mouth when Bra silenced him with an elbow to the ribs. He went to protest but she put her hand over his mouth and dragged him away to the bar.

"Whacha' go and do that for?" protested Goten.

"Have you no tact!" she replied bluntly.

Goten rubbed his ribs, "But they're only having a kiss," he said.

Bra leant back into Goten,

"I know. Isn't it sooooo romantic...?" she sighed.

Goten rested his hands on her shoulders and his chin on the top of her head. "Personally I fail to see the romantic bit...

OW!..."

she elbowed him again.

Marron and Trunks had eyes only for each other, they were completely oblivious to everything around them.

"Please tell me that last night wasn't a dream," said Marron.

Trunk's eyes searched her face,

"It wasn't a dream... It was real."

His lips tickled her forehead as he ran them around her face.

She pulled him close and buried her head in his neck.

She nibbled his ear and whispered, "I'm so happy."

tbc...