Chapter 5
( A HIGHLY ROUGH DRAFT. Submitted to cure the author's guilty conscience for neglect of readers in the near future...exams you see).
Bura burst into her house, carrying several large shopping bags in each hand with Pan in tow.
" hellloooo? Anybody home?"
Dropping all the bags into a helper bot's hands, she gestured for Pan to come in.
" There's nothing to be afraid of. He's not here."
Pan stuck her head inside the door and peered around cautiously.
" Its not him I'm afraid of. I'm afraid of being SEEN in this."
Pan stepped through the door and pointed at her clothes to prove her point. Bura cocked her head to one side and frowned.
" I chose it...whats wrong with it?"
" It's too short."
Bura shrugged and began to drag Pan up to her room with the bot following. Pan quickly used her shopping bags to hide the shortness of the skirt as she was being taken against her will. She sighed with relief once she reached the safety of Bura's room.
" C'mon it's not that bad! It makes you look cute Pan!"
" If this is cute I'd prefer not to be."
Bura pouted and began to take out all the clothing she had bought that day.
" What do you want to do tonight then?"
" I don't know. I'm going to take a shower first though...I'll come back later."
Bura nodded as she riffled through her purchases. Pan grabbed her bags and left the room, hurrying down the hall.
Trunks closed his bedroom door while trying to loosen his neck muscles. He was so tense in anticipation of what he would do to Ayako that night. He felt guilty but in a way happier.
I suppose I'm glad I'm not going through with the wedding.
Out of the corner of his eye, he spotted a girl in a short strapless dress.
Wow...she's got a great body...PAN!?
Trunks blinked in case his eyes were playing tricks on him. He caught a glimpse of the girl's face before she disappeared through the door. It was her. Eventually coming out of his shock, he checked his watch. He was now late at meeting Ayako.
A knock came at her door. Quickly stepping out of the shower, she wrapped a towel around herself and peeked outside the bathroom door. Bura stood in the middle of her guest room, rifling through her shopping bags.
" What are you doing Bura?"
Bura straightened, with an innocent look on her face.
" Oh...trying to find you something to wear."
" Since when did you become my fashion adviser?"
" Since we're going out tonight. You, Me and Goten."
Pan grabbed a bathrobe from inside of the bathroom and tied it securely around her waist, taking a seat on the bed next to Bura.
" I think I'll stay home tonight. I spoilt it for you yesterday...You know the phrase " two's company and threes a crowd"? That's what it'll be like. Besides I want you to have fun! I'll be fine at home tonight. I think I need a little time alone."
Bura put a supportive hand on Pan's shoulder.
" Are you sure?"
Pan nodded, standing up and heading back for the bathroom.
" Positive Bura. Have a good one!"
Trunks sat nervously, waiting for Ayako to arrive at the romantic italian restaurant. He felt so guilty about what he was about to do to the person he once thought he could spend the rest of his life with.
I suppose its better now then later.
The musky scent of her perfume was intoxicating, surrounding him. She stood before him, her luminous green eyes sparkled with happiness as she took her seat across from him.
" I'm so sorry I'm late. I was just stuck in a little traffic."
Ayako looked at him intensely, frowning at his sullen expression.
" Look I'm sorry I was late. But you don't have to be like that about it."
Trunks looked away from her, staring at his crystal water goblet sparkling in the candle light.
" Its...it's not that."
Ayako fiddled with her necklace with a concerned look on her face.
" What is it?"
Trunks glanced at the gold ring on his finger. A symbol of their devotion to each other. Could he do that to her?
Yes.
Slowly, he slid the ring off his finger, setting it in the centre of the table.
" Ayako...I can't marry you."
" ...why? Did I do something wrong?"
Trunks shook his head and tried to take her hand.
" No. Please trust me, it has nothing to do with you."
" It's another woman isn't it? That...that Pan?"
" Ayako please. Let me explain first."
" You're not denying it are you! How could you! I thought...I thought you loved me."
Ayako looked like she was in physical pain as she sat with her head up, struggling not to cry.
" I...I did."
She bit her lip as she looked into Trunks' eyes, desperately searching for a sign that it was all a lie. A joke.
" You did...love me."
Her fists clenched as she struggled not to scream and attempt to beat Trunks to an utter pulp.
" Please try to understand Ayako. I'm just not ready for this type of commitment."
Ayako's temper flared at Trunks' flimsy excuse.
" How could you do this to me? I'll be so embarrassed...I told everyone already. Don't try to feed me that commitment bullshit Trunks. I know you've got a thing for that girl. You don't want to marry me because of her...isn't that right?"
Ayako's words reached a loud, high shrill as she got angrier and angrier.
" ...no. That's not what I'm doing this for."
He had paused. That gave Ayako enough to know. Standing up quickly, she picked up her own water goblet and upended the entire contents onto Trunks.
" ah! Ayako...what are you-"
She delivered a fast stinging slap to his cheek before ripping the engagement ring off her finger. Placing it next to the matching ring already sitting on the table, she grabbed her coat and purse. With one last look at her ex-fiancee with the rings shining in the candlelight, she stalked out, keeping as much of her dignity and pride as she could.
Trunks sat at his table letting the water soak into his clothing. The entire dinning room had their eyes on him, watching to see if he would chase after her. Sitting quietly, he reflected on what he had just done.
Strangely, though he was ridden with guilt, he felt some weight right off his shoulders. He felt free. Throwing a few bills onto the table, he picked up the two rings and put them in his pocket. Feeling all eyes on him, he walked out with his head held high, tears filling his eyes of both happiness and sadness.
Pan shifted on her bed, staring at the ceiling. She could see the servant bots weren't exactly doing their jobs properly but what did she care? Rolling off the bed, she stood up, smoothing her white tank top and blue shorts. She couldn't keep a certain someone out of her mind.
I've got to get over him. He's engaged now. You have no chance.
Walking down the stairs, she could hear the sound of her footsteps echo throughtout the empty Capsule Corp. It reminded her just how lonely she was. Goten was out with Bura. Trunks was out with...
Don't torture yourself. Just get over it.
Quickly, she ran for the kitchen and began pulling out food.
Food is my solace. It was always good at making me feel better at times like this.
When she had finished preparing all the food, she saw a picnic blanket on a nearby chair. Picking it up along with all her food, using it as a sack, she headed up to the roof. She spread the blanket on the dome roof of Capsule Corp, enjoying the food and the view in front of her. Sparkling lights of the city created a pretty view, the stars shone brightly and the full moon rose high in the sky. A gentle cool breeze caressed her skin as she took a big bite of her rice. Her large picnic dinner was beginning to show signs of her consumption before she felt too nauseous to go on. Tucking her arms underneath her head, she lay back on the blanket, staring up at the stars until she fell sound asleep.
The soft candlelight relected in Bura's deep blue eyes. To Goten, he would drown quite happily in them if it weren't for the fact that they were having a conversation. Soft string music from the quartet provided the perfect atmosphere for the candlelight dinner.
" Goten? Are you listening to me?"
The delicate features tensed into a slight frown at Goten's lack of attention. Goten blinked twice before refocusing. He had lost himself into those bottomless pools Bura called eyes.
" Yes of course. You look stunning tonight Bura."
A pretty flush ran down across Bura's cheeks, neck and...
Goten stop it.
Bura stood before him, in a long slinky deep blue dress with narrow straps. The colour seemed to enhance her blue eyes. The dress hugged her curves, making her look devastatingly sexy. Goten shook his head vigourously, trying to free it from all the hentai thoughts. Bura giggled, hitting Goten lightly on the arm and motioning for him to sit down. Looking at the food that was presented to them, they then eyed each other.
Bura could see the look of hunger in Goten's eyes. Was it just for the food...or something more? She moved the forkful of vegetable to her mouth and chewed thoughtfully.
" Goten..."
Goten looked sadly away from his food to answer her.
" Yes Bura?"
" I think we should tell our parents about our relationship."
Goten coughed, practically choking on the slice of beef he had been chewing. Reaching for some water, he quickly managed to avoid a coughing fit. Bura frowned at Goten's ghost like pallor and at his reaction to her suggestion.
" Is it that your ashamed of our relationship?"
" Of course not! You know I love you!"
Once again, Bura felt her cheeks heat at Goten's words. Her skin tingled at where his fingertips had brushed by.
" Then why don't we tell our parents?"
" For one thing, your dad would kill me."
" I'll keep daddy from killing you!"
" My mom probably won't approve."
Bura smiled wickedly as she formulated her reply.
" I'm sure she'll be glad now that you've finally got a steady girlfriend. Besides...it's one step closer to her dream."
" And whats that?"
" More grandchildren."
The couple laughed wholeheartedly at the joke, both aware of the hidden message. Goten reached for Bura's hand, holding it between his own. Staring at her big blue eyes, dainty nose and the gentle curve of her lips, he knew that he loved this woman with all his heart, no matter how it looked on the outside with his light hearted exterior.
" If it means that much to you...I suppose I'm ready to die by your father's hands."
Bura smiled happily, jumping up from her seat and throwing her arms around Goten's neck. Goten gladly welcomed her hug, pulling her into his embrace so that she sat on his lap. He held her close and kissed her passionately. Pulling back, Bura winked at him.
" You know...you're the first of all my boyfriends to say that." She said playfully.
Landing a gentle kiss on her nose, he smiled once more.
" Then you're my first girlfriend I was willing to die for knowing the consequences."
" I better be!"
The shiny black surface relected his distorted image as he slammed the car door shut. Walking up to the front door, he dragged a hand through his lavender hair. He stuck a hand in his pocket, digging around for the keys. Instead he produced 2 rings, painfully familiar. Quickly placing them back in his pocket, he found his keys. Before he slid the key into the lock, he noticed the white and red checks of a picnic blanket on the roof. He flew up, letting the breeze tousle his hair. He landed soundlessly on the rounded surface of the roof of his home. He surveyed the scene before him. Pan lay shivering in her sleep on a blanket with a huge picnic of food beside her. Half eaten. His stomach protested at the thought of food.
I didn't eat dinner tonight for...some reason.
Without another though, he took a seat next to the sleeping Pan, covering her with his dinner jacket before helping himself to the left over food. He wanted someone's company, even if that certain someone was sleeping. He looked over at her, rearranging the jacket so that it covered her shoulders. His fingers accidently brushed by her cheek while he took his hand away.
Is she going to wake up?
He stared at her silently, afraid she would awaken from her slumber. He didn't want to answer any questions at the moment, he only wanted to enjoy her company. The moonlight made her look almost angelic. He felt a sense of de ja vu as he searched his mind for the memory.
" Did you mean that Trunks?"
" Mean what? That you'll be a pretty lady?"
" Yeh...that and we'll be best buddys."
" Yeh. I meant it."
" Really? You promise?""
" Yes Pan. I promise."
Looking at her under the stars, with the moon illuminating the sky, he could see that she did grow up to be ' a pretty lady'. Smiling, he leaned over, kissing her on the cheek.
" Yes Pan. I kept my promise...we're still best friends...and you grew up to be beautiful." He whispered as he brushed a few strands of Pan's dark hair out of her closed eyes. His eyes widened in surprise as he felt a powerful hand grip his, a few inches from Pan's face.
Author's notes : hehe I figured I might torture Goten a bit there. He seemed a little bit too much of a lady's man in GT so I wanted to change that. Besides...I feel a bit of inspiration here for a side story...and not the usual sort either. But then since I don't have any experience with B/G besides little bits here and there I dunno how I'd write it. Maybe!
I couldn't resist teasing Trunks and Pan with the whole short dress thing. It was so convenient...and to me I suppose its one of the *things* that just come into this sort of fic. Am I sounding a little sadistic here? Torturing DB couples...oh well.
Oh and yeh...I'm going back on my word that this was gonna be ended quickly. I'm going to add an extra chapter or two...you guys don't mind right? ^__^; Yay! The T/P is *finally* getting there. BTW kittymoon, I know this isn't exactly what you wanted but...its good enough right? *grins cheesily at the thought of Trunks and Pan on the rooftop again* I'm gonna have fun with that in the next chapter. What can I say...maybe I got inspired. Who knows! I'm an erratic fic writer.
Is anyone interested in reading a T/P fic cross over with EVA? erm...kinda like alternate universe with DB in the Eva universe with the accidental arrival of Future Trunks sorta thing...yeh. Get back to me on that one please? onegai?? R&R!
( A HIGHLY ROUGH DRAFT. Submitted to cure the author's guilty conscience for neglect of readers in the near future...exams you see).
Bura burst into her house, carrying several large shopping bags in each hand with Pan in tow.
" hellloooo? Anybody home?"
Dropping all the bags into a helper bot's hands, she gestured for Pan to come in.
" There's nothing to be afraid of. He's not here."
Pan stuck her head inside the door and peered around cautiously.
" Its not him I'm afraid of. I'm afraid of being SEEN in this."
Pan stepped through the door and pointed at her clothes to prove her point. Bura cocked her head to one side and frowned.
" I chose it...whats wrong with it?"
" It's too short."
Bura shrugged and began to drag Pan up to her room with the bot following. Pan quickly used her shopping bags to hide the shortness of the skirt as she was being taken against her will. She sighed with relief once she reached the safety of Bura's room.
" C'mon it's not that bad! It makes you look cute Pan!"
" If this is cute I'd prefer not to be."
Bura pouted and began to take out all the clothing she had bought that day.
" What do you want to do tonight then?"
" I don't know. I'm going to take a shower first though...I'll come back later."
Bura nodded as she riffled through her purchases. Pan grabbed her bags and left the room, hurrying down the hall.
Trunks closed his bedroom door while trying to loosen his neck muscles. He was so tense in anticipation of what he would do to Ayako that night. He felt guilty but in a way happier.
I suppose I'm glad I'm not going through with the wedding.
Out of the corner of his eye, he spotted a girl in a short strapless dress.
Wow...she's got a great body...PAN!?
Trunks blinked in case his eyes were playing tricks on him. He caught a glimpse of the girl's face before she disappeared through the door. It was her. Eventually coming out of his shock, he checked his watch. He was now late at meeting Ayako.
A knock came at her door. Quickly stepping out of the shower, she wrapped a towel around herself and peeked outside the bathroom door. Bura stood in the middle of her guest room, rifling through her shopping bags.
" What are you doing Bura?"
Bura straightened, with an innocent look on her face.
" Oh...trying to find you something to wear."
" Since when did you become my fashion adviser?"
" Since we're going out tonight. You, Me and Goten."
Pan grabbed a bathrobe from inside of the bathroom and tied it securely around her waist, taking a seat on the bed next to Bura.
" I think I'll stay home tonight. I spoilt it for you yesterday...You know the phrase " two's company and threes a crowd"? That's what it'll be like. Besides I want you to have fun! I'll be fine at home tonight. I think I need a little time alone."
Bura put a supportive hand on Pan's shoulder.
" Are you sure?"
Pan nodded, standing up and heading back for the bathroom.
" Positive Bura. Have a good one!"
Trunks sat nervously, waiting for Ayako to arrive at the romantic italian restaurant. He felt so guilty about what he was about to do to the person he once thought he could spend the rest of his life with.
I suppose its better now then later.
The musky scent of her perfume was intoxicating, surrounding him. She stood before him, her luminous green eyes sparkled with happiness as she took her seat across from him.
" I'm so sorry I'm late. I was just stuck in a little traffic."
Ayako looked at him intensely, frowning at his sullen expression.
" Look I'm sorry I was late. But you don't have to be like that about it."
Trunks looked away from her, staring at his crystal water goblet sparkling in the candle light.
" Its...it's not that."
Ayako fiddled with her necklace with a concerned look on her face.
" What is it?"
Trunks glanced at the gold ring on his finger. A symbol of their devotion to each other. Could he do that to her?
Yes.
Slowly, he slid the ring off his finger, setting it in the centre of the table.
" Ayako...I can't marry you."
" ...why? Did I do something wrong?"
Trunks shook his head and tried to take her hand.
" No. Please trust me, it has nothing to do with you."
" It's another woman isn't it? That...that Pan?"
" Ayako please. Let me explain first."
" You're not denying it are you! How could you! I thought...I thought you loved me."
Ayako looked like she was in physical pain as she sat with her head up, struggling not to cry.
" I...I did."
She bit her lip as she looked into Trunks' eyes, desperately searching for a sign that it was all a lie. A joke.
" You did...love me."
Her fists clenched as she struggled not to scream and attempt to beat Trunks to an utter pulp.
" Please try to understand Ayako. I'm just not ready for this type of commitment."
Ayako's temper flared at Trunks' flimsy excuse.
" How could you do this to me? I'll be so embarrassed...I told everyone already. Don't try to feed me that commitment bullshit Trunks. I know you've got a thing for that girl. You don't want to marry me because of her...isn't that right?"
Ayako's words reached a loud, high shrill as she got angrier and angrier.
" ...no. That's not what I'm doing this for."
He had paused. That gave Ayako enough to know. Standing up quickly, she picked up her own water goblet and upended the entire contents onto Trunks.
" ah! Ayako...what are you-"
She delivered a fast stinging slap to his cheek before ripping the engagement ring off her finger. Placing it next to the matching ring already sitting on the table, she grabbed her coat and purse. With one last look at her ex-fiancee with the rings shining in the candlelight, she stalked out, keeping as much of her dignity and pride as she could.
Trunks sat at his table letting the water soak into his clothing. The entire dinning room had their eyes on him, watching to see if he would chase after her. Sitting quietly, he reflected on what he had just done.
Strangely, though he was ridden with guilt, he felt some weight right off his shoulders. He felt free. Throwing a few bills onto the table, he picked up the two rings and put them in his pocket. Feeling all eyes on him, he walked out with his head held high, tears filling his eyes of both happiness and sadness.
Pan shifted on her bed, staring at the ceiling. She could see the servant bots weren't exactly doing their jobs properly but what did she care? Rolling off the bed, she stood up, smoothing her white tank top and blue shorts. She couldn't keep a certain someone out of her mind.
I've got to get over him. He's engaged now. You have no chance.
Walking down the stairs, she could hear the sound of her footsteps echo throughtout the empty Capsule Corp. It reminded her just how lonely she was. Goten was out with Bura. Trunks was out with...
Don't torture yourself. Just get over it.
Quickly, she ran for the kitchen and began pulling out food.
Food is my solace. It was always good at making me feel better at times like this.
When she had finished preparing all the food, she saw a picnic blanket on a nearby chair. Picking it up along with all her food, using it as a sack, she headed up to the roof. She spread the blanket on the dome roof of Capsule Corp, enjoying the food and the view in front of her. Sparkling lights of the city created a pretty view, the stars shone brightly and the full moon rose high in the sky. A gentle cool breeze caressed her skin as she took a big bite of her rice. Her large picnic dinner was beginning to show signs of her consumption before she felt too nauseous to go on. Tucking her arms underneath her head, she lay back on the blanket, staring up at the stars until she fell sound asleep.
The soft candlelight relected in Bura's deep blue eyes. To Goten, he would drown quite happily in them if it weren't for the fact that they were having a conversation. Soft string music from the quartet provided the perfect atmosphere for the candlelight dinner.
" Goten? Are you listening to me?"
The delicate features tensed into a slight frown at Goten's lack of attention. Goten blinked twice before refocusing. He had lost himself into those bottomless pools Bura called eyes.
" Yes of course. You look stunning tonight Bura."
A pretty flush ran down across Bura's cheeks, neck and...
Goten stop it.
Bura stood before him, in a long slinky deep blue dress with narrow straps. The colour seemed to enhance her blue eyes. The dress hugged her curves, making her look devastatingly sexy. Goten shook his head vigourously, trying to free it from all the hentai thoughts. Bura giggled, hitting Goten lightly on the arm and motioning for him to sit down. Looking at the food that was presented to them, they then eyed each other.
Bura could see the look of hunger in Goten's eyes. Was it just for the food...or something more? She moved the forkful of vegetable to her mouth and chewed thoughtfully.
" Goten..."
Goten looked sadly away from his food to answer her.
" Yes Bura?"
" I think we should tell our parents about our relationship."
Goten coughed, practically choking on the slice of beef he had been chewing. Reaching for some water, he quickly managed to avoid a coughing fit. Bura frowned at Goten's ghost like pallor and at his reaction to her suggestion.
" Is it that your ashamed of our relationship?"
" Of course not! You know I love you!"
Once again, Bura felt her cheeks heat at Goten's words. Her skin tingled at where his fingertips had brushed by.
" Then why don't we tell our parents?"
" For one thing, your dad would kill me."
" I'll keep daddy from killing you!"
" My mom probably won't approve."
Bura smiled wickedly as she formulated her reply.
" I'm sure she'll be glad now that you've finally got a steady girlfriend. Besides...it's one step closer to her dream."
" And whats that?"
" More grandchildren."
The couple laughed wholeheartedly at the joke, both aware of the hidden message. Goten reached for Bura's hand, holding it between his own. Staring at her big blue eyes, dainty nose and the gentle curve of her lips, he knew that he loved this woman with all his heart, no matter how it looked on the outside with his light hearted exterior.
" If it means that much to you...I suppose I'm ready to die by your father's hands."
Bura smiled happily, jumping up from her seat and throwing her arms around Goten's neck. Goten gladly welcomed her hug, pulling her into his embrace so that she sat on his lap. He held her close and kissed her passionately. Pulling back, Bura winked at him.
" You know...you're the first of all my boyfriends to say that." She said playfully.
Landing a gentle kiss on her nose, he smiled once more.
" Then you're my first girlfriend I was willing to die for knowing the consequences."
" I better be!"
The shiny black surface relected his distorted image as he slammed the car door shut. Walking up to the front door, he dragged a hand through his lavender hair. He stuck a hand in his pocket, digging around for the keys. Instead he produced 2 rings, painfully familiar. Quickly placing them back in his pocket, he found his keys. Before he slid the key into the lock, he noticed the white and red checks of a picnic blanket on the roof. He flew up, letting the breeze tousle his hair. He landed soundlessly on the rounded surface of the roof of his home. He surveyed the scene before him. Pan lay shivering in her sleep on a blanket with a huge picnic of food beside her. Half eaten. His stomach protested at the thought of food.
I didn't eat dinner tonight for...some reason.
Without another though, he took a seat next to the sleeping Pan, covering her with his dinner jacket before helping himself to the left over food. He wanted someone's company, even if that certain someone was sleeping. He looked over at her, rearranging the jacket so that it covered her shoulders. His fingers accidently brushed by her cheek while he took his hand away.
Is she going to wake up?
He stared at her silently, afraid she would awaken from her slumber. He didn't want to answer any questions at the moment, he only wanted to enjoy her company. The moonlight made her look almost angelic. He felt a sense of de ja vu as he searched his mind for the memory.
" Did you mean that Trunks?"
" Mean what? That you'll be a pretty lady?"
" Yeh...that and we'll be best buddys."
" Yeh. I meant it."
" Really? You promise?""
" Yes Pan. I promise."
Looking at her under the stars, with the moon illuminating the sky, he could see that she did grow up to be ' a pretty lady'. Smiling, he leaned over, kissing her on the cheek.
" Yes Pan. I kept my promise...we're still best friends...and you grew up to be beautiful." He whispered as he brushed a few strands of Pan's dark hair out of her closed eyes. His eyes widened in surprise as he felt a powerful hand grip his, a few inches from Pan's face.
Author's notes : hehe I figured I might torture Goten a bit there. He seemed a little bit too much of a lady's man in GT so I wanted to change that. Besides...I feel a bit of inspiration here for a side story...and not the usual sort either. But then since I don't have any experience with B/G besides little bits here and there I dunno how I'd write it. Maybe!
I couldn't resist teasing Trunks and Pan with the whole short dress thing. It was so convenient...and to me I suppose its one of the *things* that just come into this sort of fic. Am I sounding a little sadistic here? Torturing DB couples...oh well.
Oh and yeh...I'm going back on my word that this was gonna be ended quickly. I'm going to add an extra chapter or two...you guys don't mind right? ^__^; Yay! The T/P is *finally* getting there. BTW kittymoon, I know this isn't exactly what you wanted but...its good enough right? *grins cheesily at the thought of Trunks and Pan on the rooftop again* I'm gonna have fun with that in the next chapter. What can I say...maybe I got inspired. Who knows! I'm an erratic fic writer.
Is anyone interested in reading a T/P fic cross over with EVA? erm...kinda like alternate universe with DB in the Eva universe with the accidental arrival of Future Trunks sorta thing...yeh. Get back to me on that one please? onegai?? R&R!