Thanks everyone for the support this is my first full length with a plot fanfiction I'm so glad people are liking it and actually taking the time to read it :)
Disclaimer: I do not own DBZ or Anthony Bourdain or Hogan's Heroes (oh how I wish)
My favorite scent in the world, brazil nut and vanilla, hung heavy in the air around me due to a nice long bubble bath. A morning of watching Hogan's Heroes reruns had ended and an afternoon marathon of Anthony Bourdain's: No Reservations had begun and tonight I'll watch videos from my favorite comedy website. This was a day of lounging around in my pajamas-consisting of an old gray t-shirt and sophie shorts- my hair loose and still damp, having not a care in the world as I get fat off of a family sized bag of Doritos.
This was what I call a lazy day.
Watching the Ecuadorian episode I began to have a craving for ceviche, "Mama, what are we having for dinner?"
My 'good' mom's cheery voice answered from another room, "Beef stew and rice." Not ceviche but much better, my cravings change in anticipation of my dinner.
I hear the front door open and Chiaotzu sits on the couch by my feet. He and Dad must have been out training again. He reaches for my bag of chips and I playfully smack it away. We wrestle a bit before I concede and let him have a handful. We are in brother/sister mode today.
"Whatcha watchin?" his high pitched voice asks.
"A dude that travels the world criticizing tourist destinations and showing the real culture and eating street food."
"Sounds like fun," he comments lazily.
I notice that my father hasn't come in yet. "Where's Dad?"
"Don't know, said he had to go get something."
Mom came in right then and turned off the tv. "Hey!" my cohort and I complained in unison.
"Meshi there I something serious I want to talk to you about."
"Is it another article?"
"No why? Should I be concerned about another article?"
"No," I stop and think back a minute to make sure my answer is truthful. "Yeah no there shouldn't be any articles."
"Okay good anyway I wanted to talk to you about your graduation present."
I perk up hearing this, my graduation is in a week and everyone at school is talking about early presents or what they think they are going to get. At least the rich kids, most families can't afford a big present like that.
"Well it is something you have wanted for a long time but we never thought you were responsible enough but now your father and I think you are ready. Your dad should be home with it in a few minutes."
The first guess that pops in my head is a dog, not just any but a Caucasian Shepherd. They are this breed that start of as adorable fluffy little puppies and then grow into gigantic guard dogs. And by gigantic I mean big, they have no maximum height but the minimums are 25 inches for girls and 27 for boys. I saw one once as a little girl and fell in love with it immediately. This would explain why I have caught Mom looking at pet stores lately. Oh I can't believe I am gonna get a dog. I will really be disappointed if it is not a dog.
I feel my dad's ki outside and hear barking. Yes! I run outside to find him holding the cutest puppy I have ever seen. He looks like a little stuffed animal, a gray and white ball of fluff. "Oh Mom, Dad thank you thank you thank you!"
Before I go all giddy with glee and grab the dog Dad stops me. "Now Meshi he is your responsibility, you have fed him, walk him…" My dad continues on with the responsibility speech but I just hear blah blah blah. I know I can take care of a dog.
"Do you understand everything your Father said?"
My answer is automatic and immediate, "Yes Mom."
"Okay then he's all yours." Dad handed me my new puppy. He was soft and cuddly and just as happy to see me as I him. Again he reminded me of a stuffed animal, like a teddy bear. That's it!
"I'm going to name you Teddy," I declare and he heartily approves with barks and kisses causing me to laugh.
We all go back inside and I back to the couch where Chiaotzu had turned the TV back on.
"Hey Teddy you want to met Chiaotzu?" I say holding him towards my couch mate to do just that.
"Wow he's big how old is he?"
"Dad?"
"Two months."
Chiaotzu's eyes got big, "But he's already as big as me." That really wasn't much of an exaggeration.
"Just wait until he's full grown," I tease.
"I don't wanna he'll eat me up." We all laugh at his reaction and soon Chiaotzu joins in as well mean while Teddy hops out of my arms and begins to explore his new home. I have a feeling he'll fit in with my family just fine.
My stomach feels heavy, I'm jittery and jumpy as if I am had just drank a couple monsters and a five hour energy in one go even though I have never touched the stuff in my life. (My friend actually did that, did not go well for him.) I take a deep breath to try and steady myself but it doesn't work. I put on my cap and gown. Breathe out. This is it. Next I put on my chord. Top ten, baby! Straighten out my cap, fix my hair, and I'm finally ready visually.
Time to walk across the stage and out of high school forever.
I'm so nervous. Sure the walk will go without a hitch. Yes I'm not valedictorian and won't have to give a speech to worry about. Tonight is not what I am worried about; it's every night after it. I will be living at home because WCU is close enough to fly to but other than that I am on my own.
Just the thought makes me sick with fear. I'm perhaps the most responsible and mature person I know that's my age, so why is no one else looking as green as I am? I am very sure that if I looked in a mirror right now I would resemble Piccolo.
They are starting to call names I have only a few moments to calm myself. I am so glad Shinhan is near the end of the alphabet!
The people in front of me are starting to inch up. Ten people left, five people, four, three, two, one…
"Meshi Shinhan."
I walk on confidently with believable 'I'm-not-freaking-out' face on. I take the diploma, shake my principal's hand, and look out to the crowd as I walk off. I see my parents and Chiaotzu first, beaming with pride. Then I see the Briefs family, the son family, Krillin's family, and everyone else associated with the z gang. They've all come and they are all clapping, even Vegeta and Piccolo. Goku's a little too loud and the girls don't understand what the deal is but they are enthusiastic in cheering me on. I'm happy to see them all but I'm happiest about my family and Trunks, the looks on their faces are the best. Proud of me, proud for me, and happy.
I am of the stage rather quickly and thrust into the crowd of graduates all trying to sit and wave at the same time. A good handful aren't very talented at multitasking apparently. We are finally seated and listen to the Valedictorian and the other speaker's give their speeches. Just for the record no one really listens to these speeches so I don't see why they need to drone on and on. If I was valedictorian my speech would be along the lines of 'It's over we're adults, have fun with your lives I'm probably never gonna see you again, peace.' But in a nice way… probably why I'm not in that position.
The speeches are done, we change the position of our cap danglies (What are those called and why do we do that?) and we all incoherently yell as we toss our caps in the air.
First my classmates jostle each other around to say congrats and good bye to friends and acquaintances. Lots of people come up to me and each bring up memories some good (Lena and tennis and band kids) and some bad (Allison, namely, through she 'left out' the congrats part.) Then the families and graduates intermix.
My group and I weave through the mob quickly off to the side. I get passed around very quickly into many pairs of arms but finally end up in Trunks'. 'Bad' Mom sends warning glare as does Dad, he's been getting a little more uptight the longer we go out but in the end realizes we are adults now. That's right we are adults now, I am an adult now.
"Okay everyone!" Bulma yells, "Cake and ice cream and the whole deal at Capsule Corp., come on!" Yay!
Oh what? Adults can't get excited over ice cream? Goku sure does.
AN: Don't ya'll just love lazy days? I'm having one as I write though not as grand as the one written *sigh* Please review