Chapter 3: Date and a Movie

It was the middle of English class, the most boring for Gohan as he just worked through his other assignments for the day. The teacher was probably aware as to what he was doing, but considering Gohan had a 101.3% average grade, there was probably little to say to the highest scoring student. It was a freedom that he actually liked from time to time. Sure, if they needed a question answered they'd look to him, but when it was just lecture, reading, and their virtual lessons they let others work and kept the star pupil from taking all the spotlight.

So as Gohan figured out the trigonometry assignment with his calculator, he felt something hit the side of his book. Shifting his head Gohan looked and saw a small a folded up pocket square with a caption written on the top of it stating: 'Read Me'.

Bored anyway he flipped open the small paper but his eyes quickly looked to his teacher who was busy working on something at their own desk. With the moment clear he began reading through the note.

'Gohan, we need a guy to go with us to the movies tonight, it's friday and I don't want to ask Sharpner. So if you wouldn't mind, please say yes, me and Videl get much less attention when we have a guy with us.'

Gohan's eyes went lower and he blushed as he saw a pink lipstick imprinted markings on the bottom of the paper. With a small caption: 'More where that came from'.

He turned his head towards Erasa, the obvious message giver and saw her give him a wink. Pressing one finger to her lips, she blew him another kiss - immediately making Gohan avert his gaze. 'Oh man, what do I say?' Knowing that he did have some work to get started on tonight, but that was him getting more ahead of everyone else. He mostly helped keep himself on pace with everyone by working on the class notes for Erasa. Me go to the movies? Gee, I'm not real big into cinema though.' Gohan pondered why exactly she'd ask him out. He wasn't exactly hip or up to date on the latest fashion trends.

Then it slowly trickled into his teenage brain. Which caused his entire mind to lock up and screech to a halt. 'She… she just asked me out on a date and with Videl too?' That was like a dose of reality slapping him.

A date? What did he do on a date? Was there expectations, how was he supposed to dress, or hell, even talk about. Did they also have plans afterwards, he also didn't drive what could he do about that if he did go? Shit, shit, shit.

'Okay calm down, Son Gohan, breathe, step one.' Gohan pocketed the note for now, not giving her an answer. He wanted to have a chance to mull things over but it wasn't an outright refusal. This was a weighing of the pros and cons of what his choices might be.

On the flip side, Videl glared at her best friend, her voice barely above a whisper but she wasn't happy. "Seriously? Did you just ask Gohan to go out with us?" She was still annoyed that Gohan was giving her the slip over and over again, each time she trailed him he would just poof and that was it.. Then finally she was looking to get a reprieve from thinking about or seeing Gohan, and Erasa had to go and try to invite him on what was supposed to be a fun Friday night out. She didn't have any academics, athletics, or time to spend with her dad (whatever slimmer than slim chance that usually was) so it could just be her and Erasa.

"Oh come on, Videl you've gotta let the guy have a chance. You'll have wrinkles before you turn twenty with how much you crinkle your face up whenever it comes to Gohan." Erasa teased, making her friend snort angrily. "He's a good guy, sweet, and plus he's gonna be a hunk and he's not at all bad looking now." Gohan shirtless was forever in her mind since he ruined his gym shirt. 'Plus it would totally be his first date and it will be good to finally break the ice with those two. It doesn't seem to matter how much he tries to be nice to her ,she just doesn't let anything go. I mean, come on, I can't choose him over you since we've been the best of friends for years but I gotta admit, Gohan… well I'd like to be close with him too.'

"Everyone is just fooled by him, I know that Gohan is here for some reason. I don't know if it's to defame me or my dad, or hell, just ruin me. But there's absolutely no way that he just pops up here. There's just way too many coincidences." Videl defended her conspiracy theory about the wayward celebrity chef's son.

"Videl, really girl? Gohan isn't the famous one, he's just a really good student. It's like saying his mom won the show and dropped him here with that purpose." Erasa laughed at the thought of Videl being so overly concerned that Gohan was here for some nefarious plot. If being so damn cute and nice was a plot then consider her falling for his ploy hook line and sinker.

Erasa felt that he was being genuine so it was why she was so open. That and his looks were a major plus. She was going to be turning sixteen in the not too distant future. 'When a girl has her big sweet 16 she's gotta have a guy…'

Her blue eyes just star gazed at Gohan, imagining a whole host of good and dirty things about the teen wonderboy.

Videl just crossed her arms and looked away. While everyone else was looking at what they saw on the surface, Videl was sure that there was more to this boy than just the exterior poster child for good grades and sports. Bringing a pen cap to her lip Videl lightly nibbled on the edge as an idea slowly began to brew in her head.

It was going to be Gohan (If he agreed to go) but she wouldn't believe he'd turn Erasa down. He was too nice to hurt her friend's feelings. 'Then again I might get a better look at him when he's not in school.'

The rest of the period passed without further incident. Of course the moment students began chatting away with each other, Videl found Erasa standing in front of him. Clearly she wanted an answer. "Sooo?"

Her proposition was hanging in the air.

Gohan initially wanted to refuse, but he had spent the last part of the class actually thinking about it. What did he have waiting for him at home? Paris was taking care of Goten and his mom was gone until Monday. It's not like Paris would care if he was there or not, she had no say over him. But the lack of any parental supervision only left Gohan to his own devices.

It sort of mirrored the conversation he'd had with Piccolo not too long ago.

"Gohan, it seems that you've grown up far too fast. Even though I'm thousands of years old I can see that you need time to find out who you are."

Originally Gohan had been confused but Piccolo just meditated calmly, "You have to decide what you want Gohan. You aren't living in your father's shadow and this world will be expecting you to be making a decision on your own future. One that you want and it won't matter whatever your mother might say. You've been shoveled into our battles when you were but a boy, raised to fight and this peace that you've been given isn't normal. There's no big evil threatening our existence."

Piccolo's fusion with Kami had given him a greater perspective of human life, though he could not wholly relate to it, not being human himself. He did see pieces of it that he could understand. People wanted to belong to something, whether that was with religion, work, ideology, politics. There was a constant need for inclusion. Some could be happy with a family, others just friends, and even more sad souls couldn't be happy with themselves at all. Right now he saw his pupil going through some of those emotions.

"Don't live for anyone but yourself Gohan, because that might be the only thing that you have. Decide if you want to make your own family someday, find a lover, or friends that are yours alone. It is your life, Gohan, do with it what you will."

So… why not live a little. "Sure," He gave her a goofy smile and scratched the back of his head. "Why not?"

"Oh thank you, thank you!" Erasa jumped up and hugged Gohan, squeezing the teen in jubilation. "Oh Gohan, this'll be great and I know you don't drive. Videl will take care of that, just be at my house by six, okay?"

"Sounds good then." Gohan chuckled as Erasa let herself slide back down. Her blue eyes shined with that emotion again, something he couldn't picture it going with. But it made his heart twist and his palms sweaty.

"And don't show up looking trash either, Gohan." Videl said interrupting the scene making Gohan gulp slightly as he saw that Videl wasn't as keen on this little expedition as her best friend. "Look nice, but don't be wearing a suit and tie. Got it?"

"Oh, I have a better idea, you show up to my place and I'll fix you up." The blonde interjected. "Then it'll be perfect."

"Uhh, are you sure?" Gohan asked, he didn't really know if that was pushing things a little more than he'd like. His mom throwing clothes on him was one thing, but another girl? That was a bit much.

Videl agreed, "How about you let him dress himself, he's not a kid, Erasa. Now before that," Her hand grabbed her blonde friend by the neck 'gently' "Let's get you to class before you start drooling." Though Erasa might want to resist, she was helpless

After being left without the company of Erasa and Videl, he was quickly beset upon by his earlier host that morning. "Is that how you do it?" Gohan looked over his shoulder, the blond jock was standing in quiet awe and a twinge of jealousy. "Erasa won't let me even get into her house and she just ups and invites you over to play dress up?" Bringing a hand to his forehead, 'What's up with my rotten luck?' His eyes cast their gaze upon Gohan, who gave a nervous shrug.

Gohan attempted to leave but Sharpner put a hand on his shoulder. Having overheard everything, Sharpner wasn't just going to sit back and let things be as they were. As a result he had to protect his off again on again girlfriend's honor. "Don't you do anything to Erasa, Gohan. I'm warning you, bro."

Unsure of what that actually meant, Gohan decided to just concede this point. High school politics were beyond any books or study. "Nothing will happen."

Sensing brainiac's demeanor he relented, "Good, keep it that way." He departed and left Gohan even more unsure as to what he was going to do. Despite his accomplishments, Gohan could not fathom why a girl would want to spend time with him, call on him for favors and be so… clingy? His mind could logically follow the steps, attractive male plus attractive female. He wasn't being boisterous about it, or glowing in his own physical self, but the feelings that were being invoked inside of him as a result. That was where his confusion was spreading.

He'd read enough books, stories, and even some of the course material about dating and developing relationships and it was terrifying. What was he expected to say, how was he supposed to act, what if Erasa was wanting more, would he hurt her feelings, would he send the wrong message, was there a right way to sit, to talk, speak, did she want him to be like other boys?

Gohan didn't have the faintest fucking clue, then again what happened if Erasa wanted to do something more? What if Erasa wanted to kiss him? While he expected Videl to keep her friend on a leash of sorts, he wasn't blind to the fact that Erasa liked him, like really liked him.

It left Gohan's mind spinning for the rest of the day, which made the day go faster but this new situation was making him feel completely uncertain and uncomfortable.

[***]

The planned 'date' was nearing. Gohan was back at the apartment just sitting in a chair as his little brother played a few feet away from him. Looking down at his phone, Gohan was growing more anxious, hoping that there might be a text saying that they would have to call off everything. But as he neared ten minutes until he had to go over to Erasa's there was no sign of that happening.

'It's too late to back out' Gohan told himself as he stood up. Still wearing his school clothes Gohan made his way towards the door, "Gohan where are you going? Dinner is going to be ready soon."

Paris was talking to him again. "I'm going out on a date." Gohan told her, giving the caregiver a bored stare.

"Your mom didn't mention you having a date." She said a little surprised that the teen was actually doing something normal.

"I doubt she would since I agreed to it today. Now I can't be late." He opened the door but Paris was right behind him before he'd even pulled it shut.

"You can't just leave, Gohan. You're fifteen going on sixteen and you can't be out past curfew, your mother would be really upset." Once again she was using his mom against him. 'Seriously? You think my mom is worried about me?'

"So what? She isn't here, she's off doing more important things than being here." Gohan's tearse reply made the middle-aged brunette act shocked. "You're here to look after Goten, not me. I'm perfectly capable of taking care of myself, you know." That was more true than she would ever know.

"I still can't allow that Gohan, you are supposed to be here like your-"

"DO NOT SAY MY MOTHER SAID SO!" He whirled about yelling at her, the black eyes flashed teal for a moment as his anger got the better of him, but the blond spikes were kept down. "You are my mom's damn maid, you are not my mom so don't talk like you can control me!" Gohan's anger was flairing, "If I want to leave then I am leaving." Despite him not wanting to avoid the outing, the mere accusation by Paris that he had to stay home because his 'mom' said so? HAH! He laughed at the insult, a saiyan who had the power to kill Cell told to stay back by some nanny? Yeah right. He was there for his mom when she needed him, he did everything for her and when he needed her she just absconded and did whatever she wanted with her stupid cooking show.

The memory of how she had scolded him for giving her an attitude, at one point he might've understood after talking with his mentor PIccolo. But when thrust right back into a similar situation, by Paris of all people, the woman who tried to scold him like his mom, act like his mom, and pretend that she was his mom. 'I don't need this!'

Gohan slammed the door barely restraining himself and breaking the entire frame with the force of the slam as he walked away. He could hear his little brother crying as he left, frightened by his brother… it made the teen feel guilty for a second. 'But if mom was here to begin with this wouldn't be a problem…'

He could hear Paris yelling something at him as he stalked down the hallway but he didn't care. He'd rather go on this date, at least there he'd be expected and it would be… challenging at least. The prospect of doing something rebellious only burned more in his blood. Remembering how he wanted to go to Namek, to train for the androids, and spend the time in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber.

He needed this. Something to forget this feeling gripping his heart, which only seemed to grow every single day.

Gohan arrived later at the address, his GPS giving him no real trouble in finding it. Erasa's house wasn't even that far from Videl's. Considering VIdel's giant mansion, it was a small wonder that a few other houses were even in the area. He'd venture to bet that even Capsule Corp was smaller than Videl's home. Ignoring that, however, he put his hand up and rang the doorbell to his classmate's home. Just standing there aimlessly looking around until he heard footsteps coming from inside.

The door was thrown open and there stood the happy blonde teen, "Hey, Gohan, just on time!" Giving him a bright smile, Gohan immediately noticed the fact that Erasa was wearing a thin white tank top and no bra. He put it down to her not knowing, but holy crap was it hard for Gohan to look her square in the eyes when her nipples were semi visible beneath that cotton fabric. That and her tight athletic shorts were cupping her frame down to the crease in her legs.

His pants became more uncomfortable as she brought him in, "Come on Gohan." Grabbing his hand she led him inside to which Gohan was met something even more unexpected.

"Oh, is this the young man you've been telling me about?" A woman that reminded him of Panchy Briefs came into full view. Having Erasa's full blonde hair that was down to her shoulders, the resemblance between mother and daughter was uncanny. 'She has got to be a model or something.' Her face was almost flawless save one small minor mole underneath her right eye. Erasa's mother was all bright smiles. "Oh, darling you are adorable. I'm Erasa's mom, Del." Coming up she put a hand on Gohan's chin and looked his face over with scrutiny. Gohan allowed the act as his eyes were staring square into her chest. He blushed at the look she gave him.

"Oh, he is just as handsome as you said." Releasing his chin she offered him a hand, "A pleasure Son Gohan, I've been soo- wanting to meet you, young man. My daughter's told me just how helpful you've been to her." Del just smiled as Gohan shook her hand.

"N-No problem… Jus-Just happy to help is all." Gohan blushed even more and did the polite thing and looked down to avoid staring too much at Erasa's mom. He missed the approving wink Del gave her daughter. Erasa feeling a little left out grabbed Gohan's hand.

"Come on we've got to get dressed up for tonight. My older brother left tons of clothes to get you looking right before Videl gets here. Come on!" She urged tugging slightly.

"S-Sure." He relented and followed her.

"Door open, Erasa, no hanky panky in my house." Del called out with a teasing giggle to her daughter's immediate embarrassment.

"MOM!" She said ain an anguished voice.

"I'm just being a mother." Del said back, laughing as Gohan's face turned a beat shade of red and was led into one of the connecting rooms upstairs. Clearly a male room judging by the layout, it was nothing like Gohan had. No posters of rock bands, huge friend photos, places all over the world and other memorabilia plastered on shelves and bookcases.

"Finally. I'm so sorry my mom said that, Gohan." Erasa said, going to her brother's closet. "You are kinda my bro's size so just let me know if they are too small."

While she rifled through some things Gohan looked over and saw several family portraits. There was Del, Erasa - obviously - another boy with darker blond hair and a larger man with black hair. "Is that your brother?" Trying to make small talk. Gohan said, pointing to the picture.

"Yep, that's him. Aled and my… well… was my dad, Nik, until he left us." Gohan immediately felt the pain in her voice, there was contempt there, one that he understood. "But that's not a big deal. It's not like my dad died like yours because of a monster, my dad just left my mom and brother years ago so it's not a big deal." She tried playing it off but even Gohan knew that was just a front. "Let's just get you these clothes and try and enjoy ourselves tonight." She pulled out a sleeveless black shirt and some ripped up jeans. Holding up the clothes in front of Gohan as they used one of several mirrors to "model" the clothes on him.

Gohan kept his composure as Erasa went through at least a dozen different outfits for him. Finding each one to fit him but not suit him as she put it. The pile was on the bed as Gohan sat down trying to decide or just go with what he had on aready.

Erasa was sitting on the bed next to him, mulling over her choices or that was what it appeared to be. Gohan remained quiet about everything.

"Hey, Gohan," Drawing the saiyan's attention towards her. "Yes?" He responded, a strange odor had been filling the air and made Gohan's nostrils twitch as the aroma peppered his senses. "Uhmm… you don't happen to have a girlfriend do you?"

A girlfriend… no why would- Oh-! He caught the subtle question being played out. She wasn't just asking if he was with someone. "No, I don't."

He felt the room get considerably warmer, his body sweatier, and his mouth drier as Erasa moved from her position onto Gohan's lap. Stradling Gohan in a most intimate manner, her hands resting on his shoulders, but her hips were firmly pressed up against his groin. Whether intentional or not, Gohan had turned a shade of tomato red and his poor underwear was being strained by a surging presence. "Gohan… would you mind.." She averted her own gaze from Gohan's face, speaking more off the side loosely.

He swallowed the building lump in his throat, "Wh-Wh-What?"

"You know," She said giving him half of her face, "I do like you Gohan and…" Creeping just a little bit closer, Gohan felt the air begin to suck from his lungs. Her fingers looped around the back of his neck and letting her nails scrape gently against his skin that made goosebumps flair up all over him. Still she came closer, until Gohan's entire vision was just Erasa's face and the warm tickle of her breath over his own lips. "Gohan… I-"

"Erasa! Videl is here!" Del's voice called out as the blonde jumped at the sound like a scared rabbit. Landing on her side of the bed not a second too soon as Videl easily cleared the staircase and looked squarely and approached the room.

"Are you ready to go or not?" Videl stood dressed in a light blue shirt with partial sleeves, white jean shorts that cut off about two thirds down her legs. Hair tied into a full back ponytail, she looked far more feminie than she ever did at school. Well that was the first thought that Gohan had anyway.

"Ye-Yeah Videl, I was just going through choices with Gohan." Erasa got up and began pulling through the pile trying to find something more suitable for the teen and to avoid the guilty look she was currently wearing after having so nearly been accosted by her best friend in Gohan's lap. She would've been slightly mortified at being caught.

"H-Here!"

Gohan was wearing a dark blue tank top and long blue athletic pants. Looking at himself he was instantly reminded of a certain prince who preferred this outfit. 'I look like teen Vegeta.' The style and appearance almost identical. Guessing that perhaps Erasa and Bulma for that matter had a sense of fashion about men like him and the saiyan prince. The teen demi saiyan could only hope that the night wouldn't get more complicated than this.

[***]

"Oh come on, you act like you don't enjoy superhero movies!" Erasa stuck her tongue out at her best friend as they got their seats. It was one of the better movies to watch, since this wasn't some type of romantic outing there wasn't a place for a chick flick as some might put it. "Crisis Wars: Deep Space is still a great sequel."

The daughter of a celebrity style super hero just exhaled in defeat. "When your dad beats Cell you can't really find the aspirations of Hollywood to keep up with what you believe is heroic." Videl countered, "You also know in these movies the good guys win, which isn't always true."

"Oh you are no fun sometimes, Videl, just relax and be normal. Besides all the actors aren't as over the top as your dad is sometimes and it's also got funny moments."

Videl rolled her eyes, "Gohan, who do you agree with. Since you're here I might as well get some value out of your presence."

Feeling the odd man out role, literally, Gohan just kind of scratched his chin with one of his hands. "I can't really say I've never been a big movie watcher. I just usually keep up with my studies."

"You guys need to live more. I mean, really Videl, you spend all your time training and trying to one up Gohan making him have to keep one upping you." She scolded her friend with a wag of her finger. Fortunately Gohan was sitting in between them as a barrier when Videl glared at her.

"I do not 'one-up' anyone, I am better than Gohan." Her voice was the ever confident young woman that she was. "Besides, Gohan has to keep helping you, it's probably why he knows everything because he keeps making you a full study guide from scratch."

"Uhmm, the movie is starting." Gohan interjected as the girls were about ready to keep their verbal banter battle going on. Both friends decided to leave the situation as it was and let it go. Afterall it was movie night and a weekend.

Gohan held the popcorn in his lap, the extra-extra large portions provided by the theaters free of charge for the daughter of Mr. Satan. Gohan was mildly entertained, the whole superhero thing not doing the most for him as he watched the convening group of heroes discuss how they were going to save the world against a surprising villain. I guess because they aren't anything like Cell or Frieza. The thought passed through his head, but Gohan kept himself quiet though as he sat through the movie he kept noticing that Erasa was getting closer, and closer. Not that they hadn't been the former earlier at her house. That memory flooded back into his head, but as the movie progressed it became harder to ignore - though that wouldn't be the correct word - her obvious intentions as she moved his arm up and over her head letting his hand settle just on her shoulder. His fingers dangerously close to the top of her bust line.

He swallowed as his eyes looked down, doing his damndest to look straight ahead like this wasn't affecting him. He was so tempted to reach down and touch or move his fingers to slide up and over her skin. Logically she moved his arm there because she wanted it there, morally he countered that argument that she was a friend and what if that wasn't her actual intention. The hidden war of what was right and what he wanted to do quickly spiraled into Gohan losing focus of the movie until they were more than halfway through.

"Oh hey, Gohan, lets go get some refills before the end." Erasa's voice whispered, "Would you mind coming with me?" Batting her eyes at the teen was more than enough to get him to nod.

Videl turned towards her friend, "Get me something too." Holding out her empty drink cup, she'd gone through her iced tea already and needed some more.

"Sure thing, Vee!" Erasa said with a thumbs up before taking Gohan's hand and leading him back towards the main concession stand.

Gohan managed to remove his blush as Erasa brought him along, the two drinks and popcorn bowl in his hands but as he expected her to make the turn towards getting the refills she pulled him to the left and into the arcade. "H-Hey, where are we-"

"Shh," She told him looking back with a devious little smile. Pulling Gohan along she found what she was looking for. A photobooth, one of the cheesy kinds that you'd find in an arcade. But even still it was perfect. Pulling Gohan inside she sat him down right next to her. She was already blushing for what she was intending but that wasn't going to stop her. "This will be perfect, no one will bother us." Speaking as if the curtain was going to keep people out or interfering.

"Ehh, well, what do you want to do?" Gohan said finding his body becoming warmer and goosebumps to start popping up all over. Does she… Does she want to finish what we had earlier?

She smiled, Gohan was always so innocent, his back resting against the smooth plastic case, giving just enough room for her to straddle his hips once again. "You are so sweet, Gohan… you do so much for me and are a good friend even to Videl when she's not the nicest."

"N-N-No problem." The demi saiyan stammered as her hand touched his neck and slipped up along to his face.

"So… how about I thank you." Her face was so close, the smell of her light perfume filling Gohan's nose along with a more potent smell coming from between her legs. He was feeling dizzy, but unable to resist as she licked her lips. "Gohan…" Her voice breathless and before he could even say anything, her lips pressed over his. A juvenile kiss as she held his face in her hands.

Gohan just rested his hands on her back holding her, his lack of experience was enough for Erasa to take the hint and lead. Pulling back for a second she quickly leaned back in, releasing a nice sounding feminie moan into his lips as her hands shifted to his hair, her tongue flicking out and pushing against Gohan's clenched teeth.

'Holy shit, Holy shit! I-I-I-I' Tongue, soft lips, attractive blonde, with a great scent. He was going to lose his mind. This feeling seemed to last forever as she kept kissing him, his lips just fumbling along with her lead but unable to draw his tongue to do anything more than be pushed around by hers.

"Erasa," the voice was faint but enough for both to hear it, "Aww man, Videl why you gotta ruin it." The blonde pouted but she didn't have time to complain. "Next time then, Gohan." She giggled pecking him one last time on the lips before getting out of the photobooth. "I'll say you went to the bathroom, catch you back inside." She waved at him before letting the cloth fabric hide Gohan's face and the very large wet stain on the inside of his pants…

[***]

The movie ended shortly after that, Videl had been suspicious but when Gohan took over five minutes to get back she believed that her friend was giving her a partial truth at least.

The trio moved out from the theatre parking garage discussing their evenings 'adventure.' "It wasn't as bad as I thought." Videl admitted as she stretched her back out feeling the joints popping and cracking in a most welcome fashion.

"Yeah, I enjoyed it as well." Gohan admitted. VIdel actually turned and gave him an unusual smile. "I can at least give you a passable grade for coming out with us, no funny business and you have decent manners too."

A compliment? From Videl? "Thanks… I guess," Not sure if she was going to be pulling out another joke or sarcastic comment.

"Sure, whatever. I'll go grab my car and we'll get out of here."

"Sounds good, Videl. We'll wait here for you." Erasa said, grabbing Gohan's arm much to Videl's annoyance. She just muttered something and went to go get their ride. She hadn't passed her flying lessons to earn herself a jet copter or one of the Capsule Corp deluxe gliders yet. Though she would soon.

As they remained there, Gohan just made small talk with Erasa. They, however, weren't alone and a young attractive girl with a lengthy and stocky boy seemed far too easy.

"Hey girl, how bout you show us some more of that skin!" A voice called out from behind. A deep series of whistles came as the blonde stiffened slightly as she saw several large males approaching them. Older late teens and early twenties. A part of her cursed for dressing a bit more provocative than she should've, but she wanted Gohan to stare at her… which he had.

"What's the matter, don't you like chocolate?" One of them leered sticking his tongue out while bringing up his finger in a non to subtle gesture.

Gohan, however, turned around immediately, a deep rumble of possessiveness surged out from inside of his body. "Back off." He said in a deep threatening growl, much like how he had used it against Cell, he wasn't about to have his evening ruined by a couple of assholes.

"Oooh, look at this. He's got some spine for a pasty boy." One laughed, "You think you big and strong, tough guy. How about I-" Gohan's face moved right up into his before he blinked, the saiyan's speed making the guy flinch. "The fuck you tryin tah kiss me, you fag?" He said, backing up as his entourage laughed.

"You want to start something, by all means. But you aren't going to stand here and disrespect my friend. Now get lost or do something." Gohan brought his hands down to his sides and flexed his muscles bulging as ki flowed into his veins. A desire to protect someone making his hair flicker upwards slightly along with the faintest light of teal to flicker in his obsidian eyes.

"Oh shit, he called you out!" "Oh you gonna puss out to some little shit. Oh this is going up on my capsule chat feed!" Pulling out a phone to record the interaction, the other two all but pressured the poor sod into doing something he shouldn't have.

"Alright, you want a-" His arm reared back and even before he had closed his fist, Gohan brought his own into the man's stomach. Holding back just enough to 'not' kill him. One could've seen the force as his skin rippled from the blow and his subsequent squeal as he dropped to the ground in complete agony.

"Ohh shit!" One jumped in down, clearly enjoying the scene as the other held up his phone only to have it explode unexpectedly as Gohan's eyes flashed. His ki overloading the electrical device with ease and causing a catastrophic little boom in the man's hand scorching it and cutting his face badly.

"Aww fuck! What the hell. My hand, my fucking face man!" He yelled, grabbing his bleeding fingers that were missing portions of skin down to the bone and his face showered with small glass fragments and cuts.

The only one untouched saw the look Gohan was giving them and knew it was time to back off for another day. "Fuck this, go!" Grabbing his friend, he managed to drag him onto his feet as the three made their 'escape'. 'How I wish I could treat you like Cell…' Gohan snarled inside of his mind, feeling the anger and unleashing of his pent up frustrations to be much needed therapy. Afterall bad guys needed to be punished, and he'd let them get off with a few scratches.

Though before the teen turned around, he was met with a happy blonde jumping into his chest, her lips feathering light kisses on his face. "Oh Gohan, you were, so brave. Oh you're amazing." Her words only making Gohan blush and bring an arm around her as she sang his praises making him feel good, really good. He couldn't remember the last time he'd felt like this in a long time.

"Aww, it was no big deal I just did the right thing, Erasa." Gohan told her as he set her back down, her blue eyes looking up at him and shining with deep feelings of admiration and something else.

They just looked at one another for a few moments until a honk drew their attention. "Guys, come on." Videl pulled around in her sports car, waving at them to come on over. The two did but as Videl looked back towards the road lost in her own thoughts she missed as Gohan's and Erasa's hand slipped into one another's.

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