Chapter Ten

Kore wa Koi

Serena ran right up to her room as soon as she got home. She didn't bother closing her bedroom door, it would take up too much time.

She quickly dialed Minako's number from memory and headed for her closet. She tapped her foot as she waited for Minako to answer.

"Minako speaking," Mina said cheerfully.

"Ok, I have five minutes before Gohan gets here. Ten minutes to pick something out to wear, change, clear the kitchen table, and then make snacks. Got and ideas?" Serena said hurriedly.

"Um..."

"HURRY!" Serena yelled.

"Ok, where that kawaii little powder blue tank top, and your dark blue shorts. Plus those white platforms. They make you look taller." Minako said.

"Thank you thank you thank you!" Serena cried as she yanked her drawers open.

She dressed quickly and ran down with her platforms in one hand, and the phone in the other.

"Cookies are always a good snack," Minako suggested.

"But that's not good enough for Gohan!" Serena wined.

"Erm, well you aren't the world's best chef now are ya?" Mina replied.

Serena hopped around trying to get her feet into her shoes.

Serena sighed, "No I'm not. So cookies it is. And thanks for your-" Serena was cut off by the door bell. "For your help bai-bai!" Serena hung up quickly and dropped the phone on the counter.

She raced for the door and stopped herself just before slamming face first into it. Then she smoothed out her shorts and opened the door.

Gohan was standing there with a nervous smile.

"Hey," Serena said shyly.

He stepped in and she closed the door.

"Nice house," he commented.

She smiled. "Thanks, come on into the kitchen, I started fixing us a snack."

"Food is always good," He said with a laugh.

She laughed too as she led him to her kitchen.

"Go ahead and take a seat I'll get the cookies out." Serena said as she opened a cabinet.

Gohan obeyed like a puppy waiting for his doggie biscuit. He couldn't help it. It felt like she had some sort of control over him, every little thing about her drove him crazy, in a good way...

She reached a shaking hand out to grab the cookies. She knew he was watching her. And could just smack herself for being so gosh-darn nervous!

She returned to the table and set the cookies down. A wide grin spread across her face.

"If you keep staring at me like that you're gonna burn right through my clothing." Serena giggled.

"Ne, is that such a bad thing?" He replied with a leer.

She laughed. "Don't even start."

"Yes ma'am." He replied.

She laughed again and got out the milk and two glasses.

"I love your laugh." He said with a smile.

"Thanks. I try to laugh as often as I can."

He smiled.

She sat down next to him and opened up the package of cookies, taking out only two. She couldn't pig out in front of him. He fallowed suit taking only two.

"Don't guys usually eat the whole package?" Serena asked.

Gohan laughed. "Uh. Where'd ya hear that?"

She laughed and shrugged.

They ate in silence until Serena couldn't take it any longer and burst out laughing.

"What?" He yelped.

"It's just so odd listing to people eating. That's all."

Gohan sighed and shook his head. "You sure are full of energy and giggles."

She nodded, usually she was sooooo full of energy.

She leaned over and rested her head on his shoulder. He reached a hand up and caressed her golden hair.

"I love you," she whispered.

"I love you too." He replied.

They both knew that these words were true, they could feel it deep in their souls.

Gohan tilted Serena's chin up and kissed her deeply. Every time they touched, he could feel how much she loved him. And she could see into his soul, and see how much he loved her.

When they finally parted lips Gohan asked Serena a question. "Do you want to come to my house for dinner? We could eat out on my deck, just the two of us, I'm sure my parents won't mind."
Serena smiled. "I'd love too!"
"Then it's a date."

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