Don't own anything, expect for original characters that don't play big roles anyway.

Hi, sorry for the delay in  the chapter. Seriously, I had such a bad writer's block. Luckily, this chapter has brought a slew of new ideas to me. This chapter is kinda short, as to avoid sticking all the ideas into this chapter, and then having no chapter 9 to write. As short as this is, it's semi-important to the plot line, so I hope you like it. I'm not putting another author's note at the end, as it will totally ruin the mood at the end (you guys will love the last line…).

I'm also thinking that the rating should go up to PG-13 after this chapter. What do you think?

Well, you know, enjoy, and remember to review!

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Let me start this from the day we met. You looked so beautiful I never will forget.

   The week passed fairly quickly. Not much happened besides the ever-growing rumor about Goku and ChiChi getting together. It did not matter that they never talked during school. People tended to notice the little glances and smiles they gave to each other while passing through the hallway, or those "accidental" (and most of them were) bumps when there were too many students in the school. Goku and ChiChi thoroughly denied that anything was happening between them to anyone who asked.

   Oh, and when everyone found out about ChiChi's prom date, they went crazy. No one cared that Goku and ChiChi were going as friends. It was the fact that it was Goku and ChiChi—the school reject going with the most popular girl. It was almost like a chick flick coming to life…

   Which brings us to Saturday, May 25th. Now, what is so significant about this day? Well, my dearest reader, prom day has finally arrived. Salons were packed with Girls getting their last minute hair cuts, while the guys were waiting around for the night to already begin because well, we all know what guys want on prom night.

   The morning and afternoon went by in an instant. Night soon fell, and it was time to go…

   Goku paced back and forth at the bottom of the staircase. He had been waiting for ChiChi to get ready for fifteen minutes at least. They even had to call in Bulma from college to help ChiChi. He shifted the tie that hung loosely around his neck in annoyance. How much longer would it take? He was already getting uncomfortable in the black tuxedo that he was wearing. 

   As if she had been reading his mind, Bulma stepped out and looked down at Goku. Clearing her throat, she stretched her arm out, "Presenting your newly improved prom date." She stepped to the side, allowing ChiChi to step out from behind the wall. She wore a strapless dress that was a gorgeous shade of lavender. Matching gloves ran up her arms to her elbows. Silver hoop earrings dangled from her ears and a diamond necklace decorated her neck. Her hair was put up in a crab with random strands of loose hair hanging perfectly around her face. Makeup wise, ChiChi wore very little. A light shade of pink was enough to color her lips, and her cheeks were a light shade of rose. Nothing decorated her eyes except for the sparkle in her eyes, and why would you use makeup and cover that?

   Goku's mouth literally dropped as ChiChi came walking down the stairs. He closed his eyes for a moment before reopening them. She could not be real. He had to be dreaming, but there she was right before his very eyes!

   "Are you ready to go?" She asked, walking besides him. He stayed silent, and stared at her. "Is something wrong?" She said, searching for an answer.

   "No, not at all…" He trailed off, unable to complete his sentence. He was still in shock. Absolute shock…

   "Then, what is it?"

   "You look…"

   "What?"

   "Stunning. Absolutely gorgeous."

   ChiChi smiled, "Thank you. You don't clean up too bad yourself."

   "Should we go now?" Goku asked, holding out his arm. ChiChi nodded, and hooked her arm with his. As they exited, ChiChi turned around, and silently thanked Bulma. Bulma winked at ChiChi, and gave her a thumbs up before they disappeared through the door.

   Fast paced music blasted throughout the gymnasium as Goku and ChiChi entered. The room was fully transformed. Tables were set up around the dance floor in the center, and a DJ was set up against the far wall. Disco balls hung from the rafters, causing brilliant colors to sweep across the floor.

   Goku and ChiChi stopped at a booth the get their picture taken. The photographer brought them in front of a blue backdrop, and positioned Goku behind ChiChi with both of them at an angle. Goku wrapped his arms around ChiChi's waist, who covered his hands with her own. The photographer took their picture, and they made their way over to a table.

   The combinations of hip hop and dance songs echoed through the gymnasium. Not long after they sat down, ChiChi stood up, and motioned for Goku to follow. Goku gave her a crooked smile, and shook his head no. Dancing was definitely not his thing. He'd rather sit there all night than have everyone see him dance. ChiChi gave Goku a pleading look, and forcefully made a hand gesture for him to follow. Again, he gave a smile, but this time more amusing, as if he was having fun making her work hard for a simple dance. ChiChi walked up to Goku, and grabbed his hand. "Come on," She said, "Let's go dance!"

   "Aw Chi, come on. I can't dance."

   She tugged at his arm, "Please? Half the people here are wasted anyway. No one will remember. It's a fast song anyway, and we all look like idiots." As she said this, the current song faded away, and melted into a sweet ballad. Couples took the dance floor, holding close to each other, savoring the rest between the fast paced dance songs.

   "Come on Goku! You do know how to slow dance, don't you?"

   Goku felt himself being pulled onto the dance floor before he could respond, "No…not really."

   ChiChi smiled at Goku, "It's easy, really!" She grabbed his hands, and wrapped them around her waist. After, she took her arms and draped them around his shoulders. "See? Not so bad. Just sway to the music." She smiled at him. Goku smiled nervously back, and followed her lead. That was one of the things he should have done in the previous week…he should have learned to dance.

   Half way through the song, ChiChi gave Goku a serious look, "I think I just realized something." She said quietly, "I have a confession to make."

   "Yeah? What is it?"

   "I know why I stopped talking to you." She looked down at the ground.

   "ChiChi…you don't have to give me a reason."

   She looked up at him quickly, "But I do! I…" She paused for a moment. Those eyes…those beautiful, childlike eyes made her feel even guiltier, "I was afraid Goku. I was so afraid."

   "Afraid of what?"

   "Myself…my own feelings…"

   Goku stopped dancing, yet he kept his arms around her, "Yourself?"

   "Goku, I…" She sighed, before resting her arm against her sides, "I just need something to drink…wait for me?"

   "Yes, of course."

   "Thanks." ChiChi quickly turned around, and headed to the refreshments. She couldn't tell him yet. Something inside was holding her back.

   But she knew what his response would be. She could read it in his eyes. Then why? Why was she so afraid?

   A long table with white tablecloth held the drinks and food. Students cluttered the area, all talking, laughing and having a great time. ChiChi hurriedly made her way to the fruit punch bowl. Before she had a chance to pour her own glass, someone interrupted her.

   "Hey ChiChi."

   "Oh, hi Aaron." ChiChi looked at the brown-eyed boy in font of her.

   "Having a good time?"

   "Yes, yourself?"

   "It's good. Here, let me get you a drink." He picked up a glass already filled and handed it to her.

   "Thank you," She said. She took a sip before coughing a little. It must have been all the people in the room that was making her cough. The dust getting kicked up was not good for her breathing. She just needed some fresh air that was all. Waving good-bye to Aaron, she left the awkward situation and headed outside.

   ChiChi stumbled a little as she left the doorway. The cool air blasted her face, giving her a refreshing feeling. The sky that night was cloudy, and not clear as a prom night should be. The moon was at half crescent, a shady haze behind the clouds. You could not see any stars, for the city lights blocked them out. ChiChi coughed some more as she leaned against the outer brick wall for support. She vision blurred a little as she swayed front to back dangerously. She threw more weight against the wall to keep her balance.

   "Feeling okay, ChiChi?"

   ChiChi looked up. Her vision was too blurry to see who it was, "Goku? Goku…is that you? Please say it's you."

   The voice scoffed, "Stupid girl. How dare you mix me up with him." ChiChi heard footsteps as the person came closer. He brought her away from the brick wall, "Dance with me ChiChi." The voice wrapped his hand around ChiChi's waist and grasped her hand. He led in their dance, acting as if it were a formal waltz. They danced like this for a minute or two, until ChiChi started to cough again. She walked back over to the brick wall for more support. The voice was giving her bad energy.

   "What's wrong with you?" The voice said in an annoyed voice.

   "I can't see…who are you?"

   "Look at me, damn it! Who do you think I am?" He roughly grabbed her and made her look at him in the eyes.

   "Aaron…it's you…why are you here?"

   "Come back to me ChiChi. God, please come back to me. I'm sorry about last week. I didn't mean to say anything that would upset you."

   "No, you can't have me. We broke up, and it's through.  You'll never get me back."

   "And why not!?"

   "Because…I love someone else…"

   Aaron glared at ChiChi, "But…but I love you…don't you see? I wouldn't be begging for you to be my girlfriend again if I didn't." He pulled her close to him, and kissed her roughly. ChiChi pushed him away, her forced causing her to hit the wall, "No! I told you, we're done!" She passed through another coughing fit, "What the hell is wrong with me?"

   Aaron walked up to her, leaning one arm against the rough brick. Without saying a word, he tightly held her against the brick, leaned in and whispered, "But don't you see I love you? I want you…" He lightly kissed her cheek. ChiChi struggled against his grip, but somehow she had weakened between the time she had her drink and the present moment. "Get off me," She muttered. Aaron didn't listen to her though. "Get off me you sick bastard," She screamed at him.

   "Shut up ChiChi! Come on, you know you want it to!"

   "I want nothing to do with you! Get off!" She tried to escape his grasp again, but they were like immobile prison bars.

   "You heard her. Leave her alone." ChiChi heard another voice. She weakly smiled. The voice was unmistakable. She heard a body go crashing to the ground, "Goku…" she whispered softly. She knew he'd come and rescue her. Just like always…he was always there for her, no matter what…

   No matter what…

   "She said to leave her alone." Goku said roughly to Aaron. Aaron stood up and smiled. He reached into his sports jacket, before pulling out a handgun, "And why should I listen to you?" He asked, a malicious look planted on his face. Goku put his hands up and took a step back, "Aaron, don't do anything stupid…"

   Aaron laughed, "All I wanted…all I wanted was ChiChi! You know, I was serious when I said I loved her, but she rejected me. Now I see who I have to get through to get to her…this will be fun…" He pointed the gun at Goku and pulled the safety on the gun, a distinct click cracking through the air.

   The heavy sound of a body crashing prevented him from pulling that trigger on Goku…

   Goku turned around. ChiChi lay on the ground, motionless. Without thinking, Goku ran over to her. He fell onto his knees, and lifted her body into his lap, "ChiChi? Wake up ChiChi. Come on, wake up." He hit her face softly a few times to see if he could get her nerves to feel anything. Her warm skin was quickly turning cold. "Damn it ChiChi, wake up!" He screamed. He look up at Aaron, "What did you do to her?"

   Aaron looked at Goku in disbelief, "A guy…on the sidewalk corner…he said it wouldn't so any real damage…" He dropped the gun he was holding, "I'm sorry…"

   "You drugged her? You bastard! You don't love ChiChi. You just wanted her. You damn bastard…" He stood up with ChiChi in his arms, "I'm getting her to the hospital right now. She'll be lucky if she isn't dead soon. Thanks man, thanks a lot." Without waiting for a reply, Goku pushed off into the sky, a streak of blue trailing behind him.

   You'll be okay ChiChi. I promise, nothing will happen. You'll be okay. The doctors will fix you right up…

   Won't they?

   Yes, of course they will. You'll be fine. Some medicine will fix you right up…

   Damn it, who am I kidding? Chances are slim…damn it…

   I still love you ChiChi…don't die on me. Please, don't leave me here alone…

   I still love you…