Only Time Will Tell
By: Faye_Valentine00
Faye_Valentine00@hotmail.com
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Thanks for all the sweet reviews. I am glad you like this story! :) Its fun to write cause I love Pans inner monolouge. LMAO! Love you all *FAYE*
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After hanging up the phone, I ran to the shower and washed as quickly as possible. 10 minutes later I was out of the shower and raised my ki enough to dry off before throwing on my robe and running to the closet.
Pan, you're 21 now. Don't think you have to impress him. You're just friends. He's engaged for Dende's sake. My conscience was working overtime but I surpressed the voice and dug to the back of my closet.
I'd grown up a tomboy and although I still loved jeans and my trademark bandana, I was not completely against wearing a skirt once in a while.
I grabbed a pair of panyhoses and my short blacj leather skirt. Then I ran to Kyokos closet and grabbed my favorite top of hers. It was a tight black leather top that was sleeveless and looked like a vest. It had a zipper up the front and made my chest look larger than it really was. It showed enough cleavage to be sexy but still look decent and presentable. My hair now fell to the middle of my back so I curled the ends and let it hang loosely. For make up I used a bit of eyeliner and lipstick to highlight my features but that was it.
When I was finished, I walked over to our full length mirror to get a look at the finished product. I had to admit, for a 45 minute job, I looked ready for a night out on the town. Trunks was going to be in for a shock when he saw me. I don't think he'd even seen me in womans clothing. I wasn't dressing this way to make him fall in love with me because no matter how I felt, he loved Cammy and she was to be his wife. I just wanted him to... ???. I guess I really didn't know what kind of reaction I wanted but I just felt like dressing up was the right thing to do.
I slipped on my black 3 inch heeled boots and hoped that I'd reach at least Trunks' shoulder. I was barely as tall as Vegeta but what I lacked in size, I made up for with spunk and i certainly had my share of that.
*KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK*
I froze. I did a quick scan and instantly knew that Trunks was at the door. I'd know that ki signature anywhere. I took a deep breath and opened the door wide open.
"Hi Trunks!" I flashed my best smile.
Trunks had opened his mouth to speak but stopped and just stared with his mouth hanging open. After a moment, I felt a bit uncomfortable and tried to snap him out of his daze.
"If you don't close your mouth, you're gonna catch files." I winked playfully and fought back the urge to laugh.
He blushed and closed his mouth before flashing me a big smile. "Wow. You look like a woman."
"Does that mean you approve?" I did a little turn and grinned.
"Very much so. Are you too grown to give me a hug like you used to?"
"No way." I jumped into his arms and returned his tight embrace.
"I've really missed you, Panny. I wish you'd have called."
I was thankful that my head was buried in his shoulder so he couldn't see my face. I couldn't help but notice that he smelled great. "I'm sorry but at least you're here now, right?"
"You're right." He took me by the shoulders and pulled me back. "Let me get a good look at you."
I could feel the heat rising in my cheeks as he looked me over like he was appraising me. At least it gave me a chance to look him over too.
Trunks had grown his hair out to his shoulders and had it pulled back into a ponytail. Of course it was the same perfect lavender color as always. He wore black slacks, a nice black tank top that showed off his ripped physique and w blue jean jacket with a Capsule Corp logo on the sleeve. He was as attractive as I remembered and he didn't look a day older.
I mentally scolded myself for having such thoughts about a man who was spoken for but then I came to peace with myself. I realized that it didn't matter that I thought it as long as no one found out.
"Pan. You're beautiful. I'm speechless." He smiled so sincerly that I hugged him again.
"Thanks Trunks. You're too sweet."
"Pan?" The voice behind us caused me to jump out of Trunks arms and blush brightly.
"Kyoko... ummmm hi!"
Kyoko had a sly grin on her face and a devilish gleam in her eye. I knew she was getting the wrong idea. "Aren't you going to intorduce me?"
Trunks just stood there watching us and smiled innocently, acting like everything was normal.
"Kyoko, this is my friend Trunks. I've known him my whole life. Trunks, this is Kyoko, my nosy roommate." I eyed her playfully and Trunks laughed.
He held out his hand to Kyoko and flashed her a billion zennie smile. "Nice to met you."
"The pleasures all mine. I had no clue that Pan was friends with the president of Capsule Corp." I wanted to gag as I watched Kyoko practically drool on Trunks' shoes as she shook his hand.
"She never told you, huh?" He eyed me with an unreadable expression before continuing. "Our families have been friends since Pans grandfather was a kid."
"Wow. Well, you'll have to come back and visit soon."
"I'd love to. Nice to meet you." He smiled once more and then turned to me. "Ready to go?"
"Yup. Bye Kyoko. Talk to you when I get home."
"You bet you will!" Her threat was drowned out as I closed the door but be both heard her anyhow.
*** 30 Minute Later ***
We were sitting in the bar of the Tokyo Club while waiting for our table. The Tokyo Club was one of the most exclusive, and expensive resturants in Japan.
I took a sip of my beer and smiled brightly. "I'm really glad to see you."
"Definetly! I was hoping to see you before my wedding."
I forced a laugh but the mention of his wedding momentarily took all the joy out of my mood.
Trunks seemed to have sensed it because he frowned. "Whats wrong?" He sipped his own beer but never took his eyes from my face.
I dropped my eyes from him and took a long swig before answering. "Ummmm.... "
"Come on Pan. You've always been honest with me."
I put down my glass and fidgited with my fingernails. "I guess I'm just not used to the idea of you getting married." I forced myself to look up at his face and smile.
"Awwww Pan." He reached out and took my hand in his and squeezed gently. "Nothing's going to change. We'll still be close."
"I know. It just takes some getting used to."
"Pan, I want you to promise me something." He looked so serious that I broke out into a grin.
"What?"
"Promise that we'll always be close. It's been really hard ahving you away for so long."
"Deal."
We had dinner and talked about families, work, school and relationships. It felt like old times. When we finished our meals, we went out to the road anf stared walking. We spoke as we window shopped for hours.
"Trunks, lets go across the street. I wanna go look in that martial arts store."
His eyes danced playfully and he chuckled softly.
"What?" I couldn't figure out what had made him laugh.
"You're still my same ol' Panny."
We waited for the signal to say walk and then crossed at a leisurly pace. The next events happened so fast that it was hard to remember.
I heard the skreech of tires and saw headlights less then 5 feet away from me. Even with saiyan reflexes, I froze in shock. I felt two strong arms lock around my waist and then I was moved forward with saiyan speed until I was out of danger.
When my feet touched the ground again, I was trembling. I knew I was still being held tightly and my arms were locked around my heros waist as well. I looked up to see Trunks looking down at me with concern written all over his face. We were both breathing heavily and our kis were unsteady due to emotion but we were safe.
Trunks had saved my life. Okay, so being a demi-sayian, the truck may not have killed me but it would have been damned unpleasant. Our gazes locked and I couldn't look away. I felt like I was in a trance.
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Next Chapter- How will they react now that they are in each others arms and their emotions are ruinning overtime? Read and see.
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