A/N: Hey I'm back…I know you guys missed me! Apologies for the long delay in updating, but it couldn't be helped…sighs…I was really, really happy with the response I got for the last chapter! So many reviews…wow! It really made my day.

Firstly I want to thank The real black swan, Icequeen89, Kattie88, Miguelnuva, Jasmine, Ashley, Sesshy's Mate2012, Dbzchic62789, Dbz fan, SSJ-Pan-chan, xxSassyGirlxx, Trunksxpanx4lfe, Dara and Panny-chan731 for their lovely reviews. A special thanks to those who have continued to show their support by reviewing each chapter, keeping me motivated to write more.

Since I left the choice of who Pan should be paired up with to you guys, the final decision was in favour of M. Trunks and so all I can do is apologise to the Trunks fans. I know you must be disappointed as it would have made things more interesting but we can't be cruel to M. Trunks like many of you pointed out.

I know some of you might be wondering why I don't have names for any of the chapters in my stories, it's simple really. I think personally it just reveals too much about what's happening in the chapter so I don't bother. I like to have the element of surprise in my stories.

Enough said…Let's get back to the story…


Love from the Future – Chapter 12

Before their lips could meet, Pan pulled back at the very last second when a vision of M. Trunks appeared in her head and instantly she found the strength to control her body again.

*No I can't do this to him…it would be wrong. He doesn't deserve this* she decided avoiding looking at Trunks. There was silence as both came to terms with what nearly happened.

"I should get back…" she said when she was able to speak and moved to get up. Keeping her eyes anywhere but him she stood up and started to walk away.

"Wait…" he called out, making her pause.

"What is it?" she asked without turning around.

"The girl I'm in love with is…you, Pan" he responded. Her eyes popped opened and she frowned as if she hadn't heard right.

"What did you say?" she asked quietly, turning around to face him and noticed him gazing back at her intently.

"I'm in love with you Pan…" he repeated without hesitation. To say she was stunned wouldn't even cover a minimum of how she felt and all she could do was stare back at the man she had loved for nearly all her life, who had haunted her every second of the day and given her numerous sleepless nights. He was the man who she had shed many years worth of tears over, who had become her reason for living and who she would have happily given her life for. There had been countless times in her life, she had spent imagining what this moment would be like. To hear those special words coming from the man she had loved for so, so long and now when they were finally been spoken, all she could do was nothing.

She realised that things were much different now and she had finally moved on. Even so she couldn't help the tears which had leaked out and fell slowly down her cheeks.

He looked on as tears fell generously down her cheek and felt a tug inside his chest. Instantly he was in front of her and wiping them away.

"Don't cry…" he said softly and she looked up into his eyes as he gazed worriedly back at her. She peered into his soul reflected clearly in those blue eyes of his and saw the love openly staring back at her. It made her stumble back from his touch and he looked on, hurt evident in his gaze.

Unable to take any more she turned around and took off into the sky, as the sob she had been holding back was released and the tears fell more openly, clouding her sight. At that very moment she didn't care where she was headed, all she was concerned with was getting away from him. She hadn't known it would hurt this much but it did. Spending all this time with M. Trunks she had thought she was completely over him, that all the feelings for him had vanished but she had been wrong. She still loved him and most likely would for the rest of her life. It was a part of her she couldn't erase even if she wanted to.

So people were right when they say that you never forget your first love, even if you manage to find someone else who was dear to you, the memories and love you had with your first love would still linger forever. It was something that couldn't be helped and she would have to accept it. Forgetting about her feelings for Trunks was impossible, even if at the same time she had feelings for M. Trunks as well. As strange as it might sound she really did care for him and maybe had fallen in love with him, in all this time. Although it wasn't as deep as the love she had for Trunks, she wasn't going to let that stop her. She was going to try and make this work and see where it would take her.

Pausing in flight she wiped the tears from her eyes and feeling much lighter, headed back to the house. Upon arriving she sneaked in through the open window into her room and quietly crept towards the bathroom, careful not to wakeup Marron who was still asleep. After washing her face to get rid of the redness in her eyes, she left the room and walked quietly towards M. Trunk's room. The door was unlocked and she took cautious steps inside hoping not to awaken him.

He was lying on his stomach wearing nothing but his boxers, with the covers tossed carelessly aside. With a small smile she climbed on to the bed and lay down next to him, listening to his light breathing as he slept soundly. As the seconds ticked by she thought about everything that had happened today, starting with the incident in the pool room all the way to Trunk's confession. After going over it again and again she couldn't help but feel guilty. Feeling tears prickle her eyes again she turned over and wrapped her arm around him, burying her face into his arm.

*What was I thinking? How could I even think of betraying him like that…* she thought to herself, feeling disgusted at her actions and thoughts earlier. Sensing him stir, she looked up to see him gazing down at her with half opened eyelids and a gorgeous smile.

"Hey…you made it" he said softly and then his eyes opened fully as he peered closely at her face.

"Have you been crying?" he asked worriedly, wide awake now. She cursed herself silently for thinking he wouldn't notice and shook her head quickly.

"It's nothing…I'm okay" she replied lightly. Arms went around her instantly and she felt him hold her close against him. Her eyes closed instantly as she relished in the embrace, feeling all her worries and thoughts leave her.

"I love you" she said with a smile, unable to help herself.

"I love you too Pan…what's wrong? Is everything okay?" he asked still concerned.

"I'm fine…" she mumbled as he ran his fingers soothingly through her hair. After a while she began to feel sleepy and eventually allowed herself to doze off…


The next morning Pan woke up and with half opened eyelids looked around the room, noticing the bed was empty. The bathroom door was closed so she presumed M. Trunks was in there. Sitting up she stretched her arms lazily in the air as she glanced towards the window. It was another sunny day, she realised with a smile. Getting off the bed she made her way towards the window and peered outside, letting the warm rays of sunlight hit her. She pushed open the window even further and sat on the edge.

She wasn't going to think about what happened yesterday, there was no point. The best thing to do right now was forget about it for the time being. There were even bigger things to worry about, such as Marron. If she ever found out that Trunks was in love with her then there would be no telling what could happen.

*I better have a chat with Trunks and make sure this stays between us. I can't let Marron find out* she thought to herself. Feeling arms snake their way around her waist she smiled, leaning back against him.

"Good morning…" he said, kissing her on her head.

"You woke up early today…any reason?" she asked.

"I was distracted by the beautiful woman sleeping in my arms" he responded, laughing lightly.

"I see…I would say in your case it's the best thing to wake up to, wouldn't you agree?" she replied rubbing her cheek against his.

"Hmmm definitely" he mumbled, planting a kiss on her cheek. She allowed several more minutes in his arms before sneaking away, heading for the door.

"I'll be right back" she said and hurried back to her room. Marron was nowhere to be seen so she locked the door and headed for the bathroom. After brushing her teeth and having a shower, she got dressed and made her way back to M. Trunk's room. Finding it empty she quickly came to the conclusion that he was downstairs in the kitchen, preparing breakfast. Suddenly realising that she was starving she hurried in the direction of the kitchen eagerly.

Upon arriving she found him making breakfast and grinned. He looked up from cracking eggs and smiled.

"Hungry?" he asked and she nodded.

"Let me help…it'll be quicker" she responded and pulled out readymade pancakes from the freezer and set to work. Within ten minutes breakfast was ready and they sat down, filling their plates up quickly. They ate in silence, as she wondered where Trunks was. She couldn't sense him in the house, so that meant he hadn't returned to the house last night.

"What's wrong? I can tell something's bothering you" M. Trunks commented.

"It's nothing really. I guess I'm just worried about Trunks and Marron" she said. He nodded understandingly.

"So didn't you talk to him last night?" he asked.

"I did but honestly I don't think it's going to make any difference. Maybe they just need some space and hopefully after some time they will sort their differences out" she said with a sigh.

"There's not much you can do really other than support them as much as you can. Sometimes it's best not to get too involved and let them sort it out for themselves" He pointed out and she nodded.

"I know what you mean but I couldn't help it when Marron told me what happened. I seriously thought at the time I could help but I was unable to do anything" she said and then abruptly looked towards the kitchen entrance, noticing Marron standing there.

*Oh no…she heard what we were saying* Pan realised but surprisingly Marron looked unfazed and walked into the kitchen.

"Hey…did you guys leave anything for me" she asked hopefully and they glanced at the table and looked awkwardly back at her.

"Um…no sorry…don't worry I'll make you something right now. Have some coffee in the meantime" said Pan and got up to make her something to eat. Marron thanked her and sat down heavily into one of the kitchen chairs as M. Trunks prepared a mug of coffee for her, placing it in front of her within seconds.

"Thank you" she said with a small smile.

"Pan, please tell me you've made breakfast?" cried a very lively Goten as he rushed in with Bra right behind him.

"I'm just making it Uncle Goten" she replied with a chuckle. He sighed and sat down next to M. Trunks, looking eagerly at the pancakes she was making.

"Hey where's Trunks?" asked Bra as she moved to help her. Pan instantly looked towards Marron who had perked up hearing his name. Her eyes quickly filled with pain before she hid it.

"I'm right here" said Trunks walking in…


A/N: I know it's short but I promise to have a longer chapter up next time. Please review and let me know what you think. I could use some cheering up…

See you in the next chapter ^_^