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Year 774, March

Gohan had definitely found it easier living at Bulma's during the week, Goten was also happier, he wasn't much of a morning person so the fact he didn't have to wake up by 5.30 in the morning to have breakfast and fly to Capsule Corp each morning so Gohan could go to school was a big plus for him, also the fact he gets to spend heaps even more time with his best friend is another bonus.

Gohan had a simple routine going on each morning she would wake up early like always, usually it was because she had disturbed sleep all night and was just biding her time till it was more acceptable to get up and use the gravity chamber to train before having breakfast with Goten and the Briefs before school

Most mornings she would spar with Vegeta who had a habit of getting up around the same time as her for the same reason, they seemed to both enjoy the morning spars since now he didn't have to fly all the way to her place for someone to test himself against, he had made it to ascended Saiyan a year or so ago, after one of his visits to Gohan, so their spars had the chamber set to 600 times gravity so that they didn't blow everything away. Nor did he have to give up the spars with Gohan who he had to admit had been growing on him over the years, he no longer thought of her as Kakabrat but still called her it from time to time, he had always found her interesting, not just for the fact she was the last female Saiyan he met, though it did play a role in it, but mostly because she made him feel better. The older she got the more his feelings changed from just respect to something more. He knew there were quiet a few years apart and as the Woman pointed out one night, that on Earth though not uncommon it was a little weird for people to have such an age gap between them. The fact she had an interest in her Saiyan heritage boosted his feelings for her as well. He even found himself wanting to follow her out of the house to make sure no human boy tried to make moves on her it was weird feeling protective of her, he didn't feel that way about the Woman that opened her house and body to him, even if it was on the once for the second part, when these feeling hit as she was leaving for school, it made him stop, he had never had these feeling before for anyone. Maybe he should talk to the Woman he shares an offspring with more about it.

Gohan made a habit of transforming into her Gold Fighter outfit as soon as she made it into the clouds away from Capsule Corp. And was having a great time saving people from such simple things (to her at least) like robberies and the alike in both West City and Satan City, compared to the usual life or death fights she had growing up with. The only downside was Videl.

Videl still had some sort of animosity towards her, even if Gohan had saved her life countless times in the past month. It didn't seem to matter to Videl, every time Gohan as the Gold Fighter stopped a bullet from hitting her, Videl yelled at Gohan about interfering. Gohan would be lying to herself if she said she hadn't thought about letting a bullet hit Videl just so the girl would know she wasn't invincible, Gohan would admit though that for human standards Videl knew how to fight and was above and average human even if she had no idea about Ki she could probably nearly rival Yamcha. There was also the matter of Videl trying to figure out her identity. She had even gone so far as to accuse Gohan of being the Gold fighter, which is true but her only 'facts' she had for her claim was that the Gold Fighter and Gohan appeared on the same day, their hair 'looked' the same length and Gohan left class a lot. These were quickly squashed when Erasa came to Gohan's rescue explaining to Videl about the leaving class one, as Gohan would always 'take a call' with the teachers permission, and said it couldn't be Gohan as she had 'taken a call' a few times when Videl hadn't gone off on a mission she had felt bad using the special privilege that the teachers had given her, since they had been told about her situation and sympathetically let her use it as an excuse and had kept it quiet among the students as to why, but it was the only way to get out of class long enough to help without looking too suspicious, which is why she had Goten call her a couple time a week randomly to hopefully make it less suspicious. Though she wasn't surprised it was noticed by the students and Videl especially was onto her case as to why she got the special permission for phone use when the school had strict policies of 'no phones in class'. This lead to Videl demanding to know why she was getting special treatment if she isn't the Gold fighter than it had to be something else.

"I could say the same thing, why do you get special treatment to leave class whenever you want, are the cops in this town so incompetent that they need an 18-year-old girl to do their job for them?" Gohan threw back at her, she didn't hate Videl in anyway but over the last month all her interrogating of Gohan had pushed Gohan to stand up to her and fire questions back, sometimes Videl was so stumped that she would answer back automatically, giving Gohan a chance to turn the conversation somewhat to Videl, deep down it was making them both respect each other more and as Gohan got closer with Videl's other friends the Blonde twins it seemed less awkward around them when they ate lunch or hung out in free periods.

However today Videl was so worked up over it she didn't back down. "I do it because I can! I want to give back. I have special permission thanks to my dad!"

"So your using your dads fame to boost your own so you can feel good about yourself and all the free stuff you get?" It wasn't said in a mean or snide way but the fact it was said in an almost confused but un-judging way made Videl pause.

"I.. Uh.. So what if it is?! It's my life I don't have to explain my reasoning to you!"

"You know it goes both ways right?" During all of this Erasa and Sharpner were sitting back watching, it had become a regular thing most mornings before class, they were honestly impressed Gohan could stand up to Videl so calmly and shut her down without being mean in anyway, well at least until Videl thought of something else she wanted to 'ask' Gohan the next day.

As Gohan was taking her seat knowing Videl wouldn't ask any more questions. A tall dark haired jock, the same one that tried to cop a feel on her first day, Max, came up to Gohan acting all tough and swarve leaning against Gohan's desk.

Erasa noticed him first as Gohan was too busy setting up her books for the day, "Oh look the next contender is here." She said loud enough for anyone to hear.

"Huh?" Gohan looked up and saw the jock leaning over her.

"So, I know you want me to pick you up tonight to go see the new action movie out, it's okay, I'll pick you up at 7."

This was becoming a regular thing most days, someone trying to ask Gohan out. Half the senior class boys have tried. Gohan has given each one the same polite response. Sharpner explained one day that it was now a game, who can go on a date with the hot nerd first. This didn't change anything for Gohan she really was busy, she had a little boy that would always come first to these boys that honestly had no effect on her, sure most she thought were good looking but in a way she thought Yamcha or Krillin were, a way that held no attraction, no butterflies or made her feel flustered, not even when a few tried to push themselves up against her almost intimidating her into a date. Those guys just pissed her off and even though she was still polite when refusing them she held herself taller and her aura though invisible would flare giving her a back off edge.

"I'm sorry, Max, but I'm too busy of an evening to go out, thanks for the offer though." She smiled politely turning towards the front as the teacher walked in.

"Geez, Gohan your brutal, why won't you go out with any of them?"

"I'm not interested in dating at the moment, I've got enough going on than worrying about boys." Gohan answered honestly without giving too much away.

The teacher tried to start the class just as Gohan got a call from Goten and had to excuse herself. "Sorry sir, I'll be quick."

"Very well, you're lucky your grades aren't slipping with how many calls you have to take."

"Tell me about it." Gohan gave him the patent Son grin and left the class but stayed just outside the door, normally she would walk away down the hall but this time she was rushed and forgot to close the door all the way behind her.

"MUMMY! You left without saying goodbye this morning! WHY?!" Yelled an irate Goten, he was so loud she had to hold the phone away from her head and wouldn't be surprised if the class could hear him inside.

"I'm sorry Goten I did come and kiss you goodbye, you didn't wake up, I told you, you shouldn't call me when I'm at school unless it's an emergency."

"You did? But I missed you at breakfast, Vegeta joined us this time and that made trunks act all tough and he was mean to me and you weren't there! I wish he wouldn't be a different person when Vegeta was around. This is an emergency! I wish you didn't have to go to school all the time." Gohan could tell he was working himself up so she did the only thing she could think of, luckily it was the end of the week. The fact Vegeta was very selective on when he joined meal times and besides training Trunks and now Goten every now and then he really wasn't seen much by Trunks, which lead him to idolises his father, so like most little boys trying for acceptance he tends to go overboard on the tough act thinking it would make his dad proud and as a result the younger Goten tends to get the brunt of it. Gohan was thinking she would have to talk with Trunks about it somehow, even involve Bulma and maybe Vegeta to explain he didn't need to be mean to get praise from his father. Goten was such a sweet boy he usually took it in stride but always felt bad afterwards and as soon as Vegeta was gone Trunks would be back to his usual self, Gohan wasn't surprised Goten would get all worked up and confused.

"Goten, how about we go home as soon as I get back from school and we can spend the whole weekend together, just the two of us, I'll come straight back after school so we can have as much time as possible. We'll go fishing and practice your form so you can beat Trunks next time he annoys you. Does that sound good?"

"*Sniffle*,Yeah it does, *sniffle* thanks mummy you're the best!"

"Okay squirt well I have to go to class I'll see you in a few hours okay."

Walking back through the door into the classroom she realised she had an audience, laughing nervously and making her way back to her seat the teacher who had been trying to get the class to listen to him and not the conversation outside finally got to start the lesson.

After the class things got a little troublesome for Gohan, from Goten's call a lot of the class had finally realised Gohan was given a special privilege for phone use in class. which irked the whole class. Gohan didn't know how to diffuse the situation as the teacher had left and people were starting to question her about it. It was one thing when it was just Videl but when multiple people corner or surround her at once well anyone would get flustered.

Eventually Gohan snapped. "Look not that it is any of your business, but I have a complicated family matter. That is why the teachers give me the chance to answer the phone at school. I'm sorry you feel like it's unfair but the only way I would be able to get my High school diploma at 16 is if I was able to keep in contact with my family and the school let me. If you have an issue with it take it up with the principle. I'm here to learn."

"But you spend most of your time sleeping not studying," pointed out a short redhead with a squeaky voice. While at the same time.

"Your only 16?!" The Max, whom asked Gohan out most recently chose that part of the conversation to focus on and take offence.

Rolling her eyes getting frustrated as she was really not liking talking about herself. "Look the teacher will be here soon. It's not my fault that when I wanted to get a diploma and start school, that senior high school classes are so easy. I honestly thought if I started the last her a it would be a challenge. As for my age. It's only 2 years under most of you what's so bad about that?"

Luckily the teacher chose that time to walk in demanding the class to take their seats and be quiet. Gohan on the other hand spent the lesson staring out the window. It had only been a month, but this is getting complicated. She may need to give up on at least one secret if she wanted to pass by without being troubled all the time by High school pettiness.

By lunch time the class was divided on their opinion of Gohan. Half still thought they should be more entitled than the nerd.

The other half understood that a complicated family matter could be anything and that if they were in her shoes they wouldn't want to broadcast it. The fact she didn't boast or flaunt her privilege in everyone's face meant she was humble. This half were the one that had already gotten some tutoring from her or something and knew she was a decent humble person and the fact their grades had already gone up even after only one session with Gohan on the class content they were going to be on her side.

At lunch the easy going Sharpner was getting curious about all the calls after listening in to the one this morning Videl was staying quiet and Erasa was going on about History tomorrow and how excited she was because they were going to start on the Ox-Kingdom and was gushing about it. When they had all gotten their lunch and Gohan had eaten all of hers, Sharpner decided to be the one to ask, he liked Gohan at first it was just because she was hot and he wanted to date her but as he had gotten to know her he started to see her how he would his sister, also he thought if he didn't ask Videl would and they would never know the answer as Videl would demand and yell and Gohan would close up.

"Hey Brains, I know you like to keep your out of school life private and we respect that, but I was wondering, as we overheard the call and as you know that set the rest of the class off but I swear I heard the person call you 'mummy'. We're your friends and you can trust us, it would help too so that we could stand up for you more."

It was true, they had stood up for her a few times when she found herself in social situations she couldn't handle, guess there is one way to see if they are trustworthy. "I know you guys are curious about the phone calls I always get, thanks for not pushing me to tell you about them," she looked pointedly at Sharpner and Erasa, Videl cringed at that statement, "well the truth is I've been thinking about telling you. I just don't want everyone to know and needed to know I could trust the people I did end up telling." Deep breath moment of truth if these people will shun me for my choices, "both my parents died first when I was 10 the other when I was 12 leaving me with my baby brother to raise. I have been living and raising him alone since then, with support from my Grandfather and Godmother. I'm sorry I've been keeping it a secret. I didn't want people to treat me different, mostly for the fact that Goten calls me 'mummy' as I'm all he has known for his short 6 years, the friends that are looking after him while I'm here trying to get a diploma sometimes can't always handle him, so they call me, and my voice calms him down, he is a good kid just a bit hyperactive, he likes to work himself up."

The group was quiet for a bit, Videl had a clear guilty look on her face, she of all people should know about not wanting the world to know everything about you and about needing to trust people first, even if most of her life is in the limelight she still had plenty she didn't want broadcast, yet she had been demanding it of the new girl from day one without giving her any reason to trust Videl back. These weren't new feelings for her, each time Gohan had shut her down she had felt it but now that she knew the real reason for Gohan's secrecy she could understand. She figured since it had only taken a month for Gohan to open up to them it probably could have been sooner if it wasn't for how Videl had been acting. Videl had come to like her even if she didn't show it like she did with Erasa, it was refreshing to not have someone only be friends with her because of who her dad was, it finally sunk in that if she hadn't been so in her face about all the things she was curious about she might of learnt all this sooner. Turning back to the conversation she caught the end of what Gohan was saying.

"So uh, now you know that I am technically a single teenage mum, not that I'm ashamed of it, I made the decision to raise him alone, and as far as Goten is concerned, I'm the one who has fed him, clothed him and raised him, I just wanted to let you guys know before everyone else does if it ever comes out. Sorry to of kept it from you so long I just never had friends that didn't already know this stuff and wanted you to like me for me and not feel sorry for me. That is also the reason I don't go out after school or on weekends."

"Wait, why will it all come out?" Videl had realised she had missed something crucial in the conversation during her musings.

At the same time Erasa jumped in "we won't judge you, not everyone would be able to do what you have done."

Gohan felt a lot better not needing to hide this fact anymore and now that 3 people knew one of her secrets she thought maybe she might be able to tell them the other things eventually, if they show to be trustworthy.

"Oh, Gohan was explaining the friend who is looking after Goten lives at Capsule Corp." Sharpner supplied to Videl.

"Wait that can't be right." At everyone confused faces Videl reiterated, "The only people that live at Capsule Corp are the Briefs family."

"Right I forgot about that, how can that be Gohan?" Erasa asked.

"That is correct, and during the week Goten and myself are part of that family. There old family friends."

"No way! No wonder you didn't care about who my father is or fame, your practically living with the richest family on the planet!" Videl blurted out

"Huh, I never knew that, I mean I knew Bulma was rich, but she has always been just Bulma to me, I didn't know she was that famous." Gohan replied insecurely.

After lunch Videl's almost permanent scowl had faded somewhat and Gohan noticed Videl was very pretty when not scowling. And the aura surrounding her that made people take a wide birth was much more approachable, maybe this sharing things about herself with the people she called her friends might bridge the rest of the gaps between them.

The rest of the day went by smoothly even P.E as they were now onto athletics and that was easy for Gohan though to her friends did look at her weird when she beat all of the records set and didn't appear to be winded in anyway and by the afternoon Gohan was so happy no crimes had been committed and she would be able to enjoy the whole weekend with just her and Goten and possibly Piccolo Saturday morning. Gohan had really missed living out here but to complete her goal she would have to stick it out.

TBC...