It's been exactly eight days since I last saw Goku. I knew the whole time I shouldn't have gotten my hopes up with that guy. I guess that was just the type of person I was. For eight days I anxiously anticipated his return for the four star dragon ball. I just wanted to see him again…We had only known each other for a day but I felt like we were close friends already…I wondered how he and his wife were doing. He had seemed pretty affected from discovering the fact that he never loved her. I wondered if it changed anything? For all I knew he could've just continued his life as if our conversation never took place. It was foolish of me to think that I actually impacted his life in such a way. I mean he had gone through all of his life totally oblivious of what it even felt like to have a crush, you can't exactly miss what you never had. He didn't seem like the kind of guy to go looking for love either. He's probably content with the way his life is going, I don't see why anything major had to change. But then again these were all assumptions.

Meanwhile I carried the four star dragon ball with me everywhere I went. I was careful in hiding it from Damien, like I needed him asking any questions. I never told him that an alien had crash landed in front of our door and I stayed up all night talking with him. I couldn't tell a soul about the events that occurred that night. This is only because I had no one to tell, no close friend, no boyfriend that's for sure, and I could never begin to explain this to my mom. This secret was eating me up inside, so were my feelings for Goku. Every night I had a different dream about him suddenly appearing before me, and every night I was fooled into believing it was real only to wake up to a sad reality. I felt like a crazy person for developing feelings for him so fast but was it crazy? I wanted a second opinion SO bad! This wasn't an attraction that was solely based on looks either. There was no denying that I felt a strong connection to him since the second I saw him. I couldn't remember feeling so drawn to someone…not since Damien, but this was completely different. How was I supposed to deal with all this? I HAD to give up hope so I could move on with my life. The guy I'm actually meant to be with is wandering around somewhere on this Earth, I couldn't stay hung up on one from another universe entirely.

I watched a couple enter the store. They were holding hands until the tall blonde man brought her close into a tight embrace as they continued to walk, she looked so happy. I wanted that so bad. I just wanted to be cherished, I wanted my feelings to be returned. The thought of being rejected by Goku was gut wrenching, I would never pursue him though. I'd have to know how he felt about me before I took any steps. A part of me wished I never even met the Saiyan…I didn't like being on my toes like this.

"That's a great looking couple, am I right?" I hadn't even noticed that a customer had approached my register. She definitely stood out from all the rest with her short blue hair and expensive looking clothes. I didn't exactly live on the rich side of town so women like her were a rare sight at this grocery store.

"I certainly wish my husband would show me that kind of affection in public." She continued, smiling at me. Returning her smile I nodded and began scanning her items.

"I wish I had a cute relationship like that." Did I really just..? Damn, I was so off today. I never spoke about myself to customers, especially about things like that.

"You'd think a cute girl like yourself already had a man held down!" She responded, removing her sunglasses to reveal her bright blue eyes. She definitely was a looker.

"Looks can be deceiving I guess. I haven't been single very long though. I was previously in a five year relationship a few months ago." Fuck it, it was one customer and I felt like venting to someone. This lady was easy to talk to anyway.

"Wow five years? You're way too young to have been in a relationship that long that didn't end in marriage. How disappointing!"
"It was for the best. Currently I'm just trying to adjust to single life."
"Well keep your eyes open for Mr. Prince Charming, you never know where you might find each other! Take it from someone who certainly found love in an unexpected place. I'm rooting for you!" She exclaimed with a dazzling smile. I handed her her receipt as she gathered her items.

"Luna, don't forget to keep your heart open to any possibilities ok?" She winked at me. It always felt odd to me whenever customers read my name from my name tag. What a nice lady though. I couldn't help but smile.

"Thank you.." I bowed my head to her as she walked away waving. It felt as if a bit of the weight in me had been lifted. Was that a sign?….FUCKING quit it Luna. Don't even TRY and make this bigger than it needs to be! That lady could have said that to any girl standing in your exact position, it had no special meaning to you specifically! It was about time to forget Goku completely, I couldn't take the way he had affected me. I was grateful for the temporary relief of not wanting to kill myself every waking second but I didn't want to keep lying to myself. I wasn't even mentally stable enough to start another relationship. I could never make someone as pure as Goku happy. My soul mate was out there somewhere, and all I could do now was prepare for him. I wouldn't easily give myself up to just anyone like so many did nowadays…I wanted to be strong enough for him and I just wasn't right now. Maybe…maybe it was possible to remain hopeful through all this…just by keeping my soulmate in mind…whoever that was. I would fall in love again one day and until then I'd have to get back into mental shape. It was sort of exciting putting things into this perspective, hope was definitely possible for me again. I guess that lady's advice actually helped a bit.

"You're good to go Luna, thanks for the help!"

"Cool, see you tomorrow."

Finally I was free. I couldn't wait to be up all night in bed by myself. Thank the gods above that Damien only works overnight. Being away from him and in my happy place made me feel a little more sane every time. I loved being alone so much. I remember when I used to ALWAYS want to be with Damien, it literally hurt me being away from him for so long. I shook my head. I couldn't relate to those feelings from the past anymore, I really didn't love him in that way. This was something to be thankful for. No longer under Damien's spell life was going to get better.

I fished the spare car key from my pocket and got into my car. I had meant to grab it on the way out before work so I wouldn't have to go get the one from Damien at his work. I plugged my phone into the aux cord, turned the volume up to its limit and started to pull out of the lot. The light on the gas meter shined bright on the dash. Ugh I guess I had to stop and put gas. I usually wouldn't do that sort of thing on a Saturday at 12:30 am considering I lived on a bad side of town but I had been putting this off for too long unfortunately. I pulled up to a nearby 7/11 and parked by the pump closest to the entrance. Walking towards the door I eyed the man that lay crouched by the trash can against the wall, he appeared to be sleeping. There were two other people in the store, a middle aged women in her pajamas and tall man at the counter who looked only a few years older than me. I stood behind him in line with my money in hand, eager to get back to my car already. I wondered what I was going to watch on my laptop that night. Should I start a new anime? Should I rewatch an anime? Maybe I'd watch a Harry Potter movie…

"Look, if you don't give me everything that's in the safe I'm going to fucking start shooting." The tall man in front of the counter said in a chillingly calm tone. My blood froze. No…please…this can't be happening. I watched him grab the pistol from his back pocket and raise it just above the countertop, keeping it out of sight from the cameras. My body was completely stiff. I couldn't think. I could only wait for the next move to be made. The older man behind the counter slowly backed away. Oh god no…No please don't alarm him…

"Give me the fucking money." He said again in the same tone. Please…oh god please just fucking give him the money so I could get the hell out of here. I wasn't going to die here. The old man behind the counter, shaking in fear began crouching down. I spotted his right hand reaching for a button below the counter. NO.

"You fucked up old man." A loud bang echoed off the walls of the store and left a ringing in my ears. I squinted open my eyes to see the old man fall to the floor. Shit. This was it for me. The murderer was now turning to face me. I can't believe this is how I'm going to die…

"I'm sorry. Good bye." He said to me, and so l closed my eyes. I pictured my mom smiling in my head. A familiar bang echoed off the walls…Good bye…

"What the hell?"

Huh? I suddenly noticed a slight pressure had appeared on left shoulder. I opened the eyes I thought I'd never open again…and stared directly at a large hand holding a bullet between its thumb and forefinger. My stomach dropped, my knees gave out and everything went black.