Learning to Live Again

By: Faye_Valentine00

Faye_Valentine00@hotmail.com

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Thanks for all the reviews! I really am glad that you are liking the story! Love Ya All! Sarah *aka Faye_Valentine00*

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We arrived at the dinner and were immediately ushered to one of the large tables where we were seated. We were fed and offered drinks. We both had several and became very relaxed. I was surprised to see a huge dance floor at the other end of the hall and a band playing music.

"Excuse me, ma'am. Would you like to dance?" I felt a tap on my shoulder and turned to see a tall man smiling down at me. I glanced over at Trunks who smiled and nodded for me to go so I stood up and faced the man.

"I'd love to."

The song was moderately slow but nothing too slow or romantic so I was able to keep a good deal of personal space. The business man and I chatted idly as we danced but it was purely friendly. After the song ended, the music slowed down into an extremely romantic and sensual sounding sound. I was trying to think of a tackful way to step out when I felt a tap on my shoulder.

I turned slowly to see Trunks looking at my dance partner. "May I cut in?"

The business man smiled and nodded before thanking me for the dance and handing me over to Trunks. Trunks immediately wrapped his arms around my waist. He smiled devilishly and began moving to the music. I wrapped my arms around his neck and laid my head on his shoulder.

"You know, you really do look beautiful tonight, Pan."

"Thanks Trunks. You look great too but then again, you've always looked great." I was a little shocked at how easily I was admitting my attraction to him but I knew that the alcohol had a hand in it.

"You really think so?"

"Well, duh, Trunks. I've only had a crush on you since I was 4."

Trunks laughed and wrapped his arms even tighter around me. I knwe he was damn near as drunk as I was but it still felt good just to cut loose and have fun. We spent practically the rest of the party on the dance floor and had a great time talking, laughing and sipping our drinks.

That night when we got home, we curled up together on the couch and popped in a movie. I felt accutely aware of Trunks' closeness that night and I wanted nothing more than to ask him into my room with me when I turned in. I forced myself to fight the urge though because I knew we'd both been drinking and if there ever was to be anything between us, I'd want it to be done with a clear head. No regrets.

I tried to stay awake during the movie but once I laid my head in his lap, I lost the battle with sleep. Although I knew that I couldn't touch Trunks, that definetly didn't keep me from dreaming about him.

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