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My eyes fluttered open and my heart stopped for a moment before I realized where I was. I was in Trunks' room. I could feel the heat of the sun on my back and I knew it was already late in the morning. So much for leaving undetected before the Briefs woke up. I stayed as still as possible, hoping not to wake up Trunks. The feel of his chest pressed up against my back was more comforting than anything I'd experianced in a long, long time.
"Pan-chan?" His voice was quiet and a bit huskey. It was obvious that he had woken up but to my surprise, he did not sound upset or confused.
"Trunks... I... um... I can explain-" I started to stutter because I didn't want Trunks to think I had barged into this room without an invitation but that was exactly what I had done. So then, how do I explain that I just needed to be held.
I felt his arm wrap tighter around my middle and pull me a little closer. "Please don't."
That caught me off guard but it had a surprisingly calming effect on my nerves. I felt a giggle well up inside me as I thought of my parents and I was pretty darn sure that they were never in a sitsuation like this. When the laughter started, I could not stop myself.
"Whats so funny?" Now Trunks sounded confused and maybe even a little hurt.
It felt as though an alarm went off in my head and I DID NOT want Trunks to be hurt by anything I had done. Without thinking, I flipped over in the bed and found myself in the arms of Trunks. Chest to chest, face to face. The air caught in my throat. He was so sexy. Even more so in the morning. For a second I told myself that I could really get used to this sitsuation but before I could get too comfortable with the idea, I pushed it away again. I will admit that I found Trunks extremley attractive and desireable but it would not last. Eventually it would go back to the way we were before but at least I could enjoy it while it lasts.
"Nothing. I was just thinking about my parents being in this sitsuation. Thats all."
The smile grew on Trunks face again as he looked to me and he started laughing too. "I see what you mean. That would be pretty unlikely. I knew them when they were dating so trust me. I may have been young but I rememeber."
HIs face got serious for a moment before he reached a hand to my face and softly pushed a strand of hair out of my eyes. His eyes searched my face and shoulders before meeting my eyes and resting his hand on my cheek. "You are so beautiful." He murmured so softly that I wasn't sure I had heard him right but I wasn't about to ask him.
I smiled but I could feel the warmth in my cheeks and knew I was blushing. I moved my hand out from under the covers and touched his hair. The lavender locks were so soft as they framed his face. I pushed his hair behind his ear so I could look at his eyes. My hand came to rest on his cheek and our eyes locked and the feeling was intense. I couldn't move. We just stared at each other and my mind began to swim. I wanted to kiss him. I wanted him to say that he was better and that we'd never have to fight again and that he'd take care of me but I knew that was way too much to ask. He was my friend and he always had been. He had been like a family member my entire life but now my opinion of him was changing. He looked more like a man to me, than an uncle.
Trunks smiled to me in a silly way that made me almost laugh. Almost. "How are you feeling today?" I was trying to clear my mind.
"Better today. Much better since I woke up." He smiled devilshly, enjoying his ability to tease me even now.
I giggled at that but then grew serious. "I am glad you aren't mad."
His face changed and grew really serious. "I don't think I could ever be mad at you. You're my Pan." He smiled to me and tightened his embrace, pulling me even closer.
"I'm glad." That was the only lame answer I could come up with but my thoughts were elsewhere. My Pan! I felt my body beginning to shake with excitment. That made the hopes that I had been trying to surpress break free. Maybe there could be a future with Trunks and I. That is, it our parents don't cause problems first.
I felt his hand run behind my neck and he pulled my face to his. Just as his lips met mine, I heard a sound at the bedroom door. We both jumped apart and sat straight up in the bed staring at the person in the doorway. I was a little dizzy from the flood of emotions, mixed with the sudden movement of sitting up but not too dizzy to miss Bulmas face.
"Ummm." Bulmas face was flushed, then she turned red and shock was VERY apparent on her face. She had just walked in on her son and her best friends granddaughter kissing in his bed. "I-I'm sorry!" Bulma composed herself even though it was obvious that she wanted to say more and scooted out the door.
After the door had closed behind her, I heard Trunks laugh. It was quiet at first, then he got loud. I could not help but laugh too. Of all times that morning to walk in, she had to walk in durning a kiss. Not when we were innocently talking but only when we kissed. He moved over to me on the bed and kissed me quickly. "I guess its time to show up downstair. I am sure everyone will know by then."
I nodded my head but I could not quiet keep the dissappointed look out of my eyes because by the time I made it to my feet and around the bed, Trunks had walked over to me and placed his arms around my waist. Without a word, he pulled me into another kiss but this time it was longer and softer. My heart began to flutter as he moved his hands down my back and shoulders. I felt the room melt away as we kissed. All I could think about was Trunks and his arm wrapped around me. I felt my arms squeeze him a little tighter and when the kiss ended, he looked down to me seriously, but the embrace remainded just as tight. "Don't worry Pan. This isn't the end."
My voice caught and I could not talk. I know I had a blank expression but it was simply because I could not comprehend his words. I honestly thought that he'd be happy to get rid of little Pan-chan by now but he had been showing me for the last 24 hours that it was more than that. I just could not bring myself to believe it yet.
He looked a bit concerned at my lack of enthusiasm and he quickly added, "As long as you don't want it to be."
"I wouldn't have it any other way." I don't know where the words came from but they flowed out easily. He brushed his lips to mine and I had to tear myself out of his embrace to control myself. "We should get going."
He smiled at me devilshly and smoothed his clothing and hair, then opened the door for me. After he closed the door behind us, we made our way down the hall and towards the living room where all of our friends had gathered after yesturdays battle. The sound was almost deafening as we walked into the room between all the conversation going on but once Trunks and I walked into the room together, looking slightly disshelved and still a bit tired, all the voice stopped and all eyed were on us. It didn't bother me at first, until my eyes stopped on my Dad, Vegeta and Uncle Goten who had all been sitting on the large couch in the corner of the room. They didn't look happy.
I knew that after all the battles that Trunks and I had been in during our lives, this may just be the hardest on yet.
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