Ch 35

A knock came to the door of Goten's dorm room, and he smiled to see his family on the other end of the door. He let them in, and he noticed his mother looking at Trunks with weary eyes. He sighed. "Mom—

"What's HE doing here?" Chichi asked.

"He's my friend. We're hanging out, and he's helping me with my assignments," he said as she looked at his books sprawled across his desk. "So, what brings you all by?"

"It's family weekend," said Gohan. "We thought we'd come up and spend some time with you."

"Well that's great I just finished my assignments for the week."

"Come on you can tell us. Did Trunks do your homework?" smiled Videl as she cradled Pan in her arms.

"Not funny Videl," pouted Goten as Trunks laughed. "Anyway I'm hungry and it's lunch time. We should go to the dinning room."

There table had the most food on it as some people noticed, stared, and gawked. Gohan laughed nervously. "I guess we attract attention wherever we go."

"I'm use to it by now," said Goten.

"So, how are classes going?" asked his grandpa the Ox King.

"Great. The work load could be less, but I get my assignments in on time."

"How are your exams going?" asked Chichi.

"Fine. I'm doing well. How about you mom?"

"I'm doing great honey. My garden is flourishing, and I'm really enjoying being a grandma. It's so rewarding."

"I bet it is," said Goten smiling at his niece, who smiled back at her uncle. Trunks found the scene adorable, and Chichi noticed this. She was keeping an eye on him, but Trunks knew. Goten had enough. "Mom, I know what you're doing and it needs to stop."

"Mr. Son. Oh I thought that was you. This must be your family," said the older woman.

"Who are you?" asked Videl.

"I'm Dr. Johnson, the universities' therapist."

"Goten. Honey, are you—

"I was. I'm not anymore mom."

"I was strongly against it, but I guess he must find his own way. Mrs. Son, your son is sick."

"Only a unprofessional would say such horrible things," said Trunks. "You're suppose to be supportive and understanding, but you're only pressing your own ideals on him. It's no wonder he left. You made him feel like dirt."

"Mr. Briefs. I—

"There's no possible way for you to justify yourself so don't even waste your breath. If anyone here is sick, it's you," said Trunks. "If you continue this behavior with other students on campus, I will look into every part of your life and get you fired. Do you understand me?"

"Yes sir. You've made it very clear," said Mrs. Johnson as she walked away.

Videl smiled. "You sure told her Trunks. Very nice!"

"That was very disrespectful Trunks," said Chichi.

"I'm sorry I didn't see you standing up for your son," said Trunks.

"Why you insolent little brat?" exclaimed the Ox King.

"Uh come on Trunks we should go take a walk," said Goten as he stood up from the table and pulled Trunks by the arm.

"Fine. I need some air anyway," said Trunks as he followed Goten outside to a bench.

"Th—thanks by the way," Goten blushed, "for—

"You don't need to thank me chibi. I care about you."

"I know. I care about you to Trunks, and I had to get you out of there before you and my grandpa started a fight in the dining room."

"I wanted to, but I wouldn't stoop that low. It just makes me so angry when they give you a hard time like that," he said as he felt a wetness on his cheek. He knew Goten had kissed him. "Goten, we need to concentrate on your recovery and—he looked at the heavenly creature beside him—"man all I want to do is kiss you right now chibi."

"Then do it," smiled Goten.

Trunks' hand caressed his face as their lips drew nearer to each other. Their lips met, and the spark ignited into a flame that they couldn't control as they made out heavily on the bench in public. Their hands groped where they could and before they could go any further, a female voice spoke. "Uh hem."

"Uh he—hey Videl," said Goten as he blushed. "Don't tell mom."

"My lips are sealed but if you want to do that, I would find a more private place."

"Uh right," said a blushing Goten.

"We just got caught up in the moment," said Trunks.

"I'll say. Well it's a good thing I walked by instead of Chichi. She would have fainted right on the spot."

"Yeah," Goten said dejectedly.

"Don't give her the power Goten. You have no reason to feel guilty for being happy," said Trunks.

"I think you better listen to Mr. genius over here," said Videl as Trunks blushed, making Goten chuckled.

"Everything ok?" asked Gohan as he walked over with Pan in his arms.

"Yeah, um is mom and grandpa all right?"

"Well I calmed them down, more like Pan did. They're being completely immature about the whole situation. It's not like Trunks is a disease that infected you, but it's like talking to a stone wall."

"You did warn me to be fair Gohan, but I have no regrets," said Goten.

Trunks smiled at Goten before noticing a squirming Pan, who was reaching out her hands towards her uncle. "Well it looks like someone wants their uncle's attention."

Goten smiled as Gohan handed his daughter to her uncle. She laughed and clapped excitedly in his arms. "Hey Panny. You miss me?" he asked as she curled up against his chest. He heard the click of a camera and looked to see Videl smiling.

"It was just too adorable," said Videl.

"I agree," smirked Trunks.

"I'm starting to think you just came here to embarrass me," said Goten.

"All kidding aside Goten, we're really proud of you," said Gohan.

"Thanks Gohan it really means a lot," Goten smiled as he kissed Pan's forehead. "You be good for your mom and dad, ok Pan," he said as she just laughed joyfully. "Is she always this jubilant?"

"Well not to this degree but we're happy to see it," said Gohan. "You make her happy, and that's important to Videl and I. Your happiness is important to so don't listen to anyone else, but you're heart. I think that's something dad would say if he were here. I know he would be proud of you."