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Chapter three. What will Bra do? Where did Goten go? When will i get my next issue of Maxim? Hehe. Thanks again to everyone who reviewed. Greatly appreciated.

AN1: LOL I found it very humorous that there was a reviewer with the name "SSJTOM." ::looks in LB's direction::

AN2: You MUST see the series Love Hina. It rules. Only problem is you can only find it in Fansubbed DivX format for your computer. Happy downloading, since each episode is about 60 megs each. I still can't believe I downloaded them all, PLUS the christmas and Spring specials. ^_^;

AN3: Kublai Khan is your God. ...

DISCLAIMER: I don't own DB/Z/GT, but my / button is sticking at the moment. ...

Wish: Chapter 3 -- Searching

Racing up the stairs with tears streaming down her face, Bra ran toward her room. Trunks and Pan, who had both been changing, stumbled out to see what the commotion was. They found Bra slamming her door.

Trunks and Pan glanced at each other and walked towards Bra's bedroom door. They knocked once and the door opened, revealing a red eyed Bra, tears still falling. She hugged Pan.

"Why...?" She sobbed, "Why did I have to look?" Pan didn't know what she was talking about.

"Bra, settle down..." she comforted. Trunks hugged his sister.

"What's wrong, Bra?" He asked, "Tell us why you're crying."

And she told them. Everything from picking up the journal to Goten bursting into the air, escaping her.

He was escaping me, for what I did Bra thought. She cried harder.

Trunks expanded his ki to feel out Goten. He was no where.

Probably lowered it to prevent us from finding him He thought.

"All this time, Goten had talked about a girl he liked," Trunks said, "I never knew it would have been you."

Bra tugged on her necklace.

"But now he probably hates me for reading his journal," she stammered. Trunks straightened up. Pan looked up at him with a questioning eye.

"I guess I'll go look for him," he said. The others nodded.

"I'll go, too," Pan said.

"Guess I have to, since I sent him away," Bra said, frowning.

"Bra, cheer up!" Pan said, smiling, "Now you know he likes you!"

Bra cracked a smile, but quickly covered it as they all exited the room.

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Goten walked along the beach, grasping his journal in his right hand. He looked toward the sea to watch the flaming sky of the sunset. He smiled as the reds, yellows, and oranges enveloped him, but soon frowned at remembering the previous event.

She knows, he thought, she knows I like her, now. I wanted to tell her on my own. Kami, did she really have to read my journal? My private place to put down my thoughts? I can't believe she did that. I can't be mad at her, though. It's impossible to be. How could anyone be mad at Bra? Simple mistake, right? I don't think she meant to read it, actually. Maybe it was an accident.

Goten's mind raced at blinding speeds, throwing many questions but getting few answers. But through all the wondering, he never got angry at Bra. He was just embarrassed that she knew; that she knew his secret. He counted the time at which he first starting liking Bra.

I had a little crush on her when I was six, but it wasn't anything. When I turned fifteen, I realized she was growing up. She was no longer known as just Trunks' little sister. She was Bra, the one who I went to for all his problems. I couldn't go to Trunks, just because I felt Trunks wouldn't understand half the stuff he needed to know.

Goten sighed and returned his gaze to his journal.

Even though this is my private spot for my thoughts, I sort of hoped that Bra would have read it. I would have been a lot harder to tell her in person, since she probably doesn't like me. Sure, as a friend she does, but who am I kidding? She's the most beautiful, incredible girl... no... woman I know.

He opened his journal and smiled.

Two years since I started on the journey that brought me here. It's been two years since I began my impossible trek to become the one to protect and to love Bra Briefs Vegeta. I never knew it would come this far. I never knew what started as a crush would turn into this.

He sighed again and began walking, leaving footprints in the sand behind him. He then felt Trunks' ki approaching and looked up to find the lavender head flying towards him. He quickly dove into the bushes at the edge of the beach to avoid a confrontation.

I just want to think to myself. Please don't come looking for me. Not yet.

A few minutes later, Pan flew over. Goten wondered where Bra was.

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Bra walked along the beach, watching as dolphins jumped in the sea. A few minutes later, Trunks and Pan landed and ran toward her.

"Sorry Bra, " Pan said, "We couldn't find him."

"I don't think he wants to be found at the moment..." Trunks said. He noticed a tear escape Bra's eye. "It's okay, Bra," he said, "He likes you a lot, probably more than you will realize. He won't stay gone forever."

"Arigato, guys," Bra wiped her face, "Can I be alone for a little bit? I'd like to think." The two other Saiyajin nodded and ran up towards the house.

Dark had settled in, and the stars shone brightly as Bra walked down the beach, hoping to come upon Goten.

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Pan and Trunks watched Bra walk down the beach, deep in thought. After she was cleared from sight, they both walked outside and sat on the sand. They peered into the stars.

"How long has my uncle said he liked this 'girl'?" Pan asked. Trunks shrugged.

"Probably two years now," he said, "I'm surprised I didn't notice it was Bra."

"Do you think she'll find him?" Pan asked.

"I hope so," he said, "They'd definitely make a cute couple!" Both laughed. Pan stretched out and lied on her back, searching the sky. Trunks did the same, spreading his arms out.

"They're beautiful tonight," Pan stated. Trunk nodded and smiled.

So are you.

Pan yawned and continued talking.

"How much do you think Goten likes Bra?" she asked.

"Probably a hell of a lot more than I know," He said, "But from the way he's told me about this 'girl,' I'm pretty sure he loves the hell out of her."

Pan smiled and laughed.

Trunks continued. "I'm like Goten, you know."

"Oh?" Pan asked, curious.

"Yeah I have someone I like incredibly," he said, "I've told him about her a couple times, but I never told him who it was."

"Uh huh," Pan yawned. Trunks looked over to see Pan, dozed off. He smiled to himself.

She's so cute when she sleeps. I can't disturb her too much.

Trunks slowly picked her up and carried her toward the beach house. He walked through the path of wildflowers with Pan in his arms. She subconsciously snuggled closer to him as he walked up the stairs to her room. He set her down gently on her bed and pulled the covers up to keep her warm. A quick kiss on the forehead, and he started to walk out. But Pan murmured something in her sleep. Trunks froze.

He turned around to see if she was still asleep, which she was. He played what she murmured over again in his head.

"I love you, Trunks..."

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Gohan entered his daughter's room to see if she was sleeping. He bent down to kiss her goodnight and did so, accidentally awakening her in the process.

She rubbed her eyes. "Otousan?"

"Hai, Pan, it's me," He replied, "sorry for waking you, didn't mean to." He let out a cheap laugh and smiled.

"It's okay," she responded, half asleep.

"Go back to sleep, honey," he said, "I'm going out to talk to Trunks." With that, he turned himself around and walked out of the room, heading for the deck, on which Trunks was sitting, gazing towards the sea and deep in thought.

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Bra walked along the beach still.

How long have I been out here? I think I might need to get back now. I don't know if he will be coming back, though. Why did I read his journal? Am I that low? Kami, I didn't want to, but I saw my name in it. I just had to read what he said about me. And I was surprised. He likes me.

Bra smiled.

I'll walk a little ways more before I turn around to go back. Hopefully, Goten might be back.

She walked about 500 yards more before turning around. She stopped in her tracks and turned around again. She looked at a heap of clothes on the beach. Goten's clothes.

She walked slowly toward them and sat down. She picked up the shirt and smelled deeply. Goten's scent was always so intoxicating to her. She never knew why. Then she noticed his journal there.

Oh god not this thing. she thought. She picked it up.

What am I doing?

She chucked it a little ways away so she could not attempt to read it again. She looked toward the sea.

Goten swam on his back, looking into the stars. Bra smiled as she watched him, tugging on her necklace as she thought.

End Chapter 3