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Making A Decision

Chapter 9: Marron

He had flown me home and said good-bye to me with a soft kiss on the lips. I thought I was going to die right there and then. As I turned to walk into the house, I saw the curtain in the window rustle and the back of Daddy's head as he left the window. I laughed and opened the front door.

"And where have you been?" Daddy asked from the chair in the living room closest to the window.

"Hi to you too Daddy. I had lunch with Trunks," I answered nonchalantly. I picked up the bags lying in the doorway (Daddy must have brought them in) and made my way to the stairs.

"Stop right there Marron," Mom's voice came from behind me.

I turned around. I knew exactly what she wanted. Details. "We went out for pizza, my choice. Yes he flew me there. We talked. Nothing major, two old friends having lunch. We flew home, and yes, he kissed me. Just a small one, more of a friendly one than anything else. And before you ask Mom, I did ask him to come apartment hunting with me tonight along with Bra and Goten."

Mom smiled. "You know me too well. Want some help unpacking?" she asked.

"Sure," I said. She helped me grab the rest of my bags and as we made our way up the stairs, I heard Daddy sigh. But when I turned around, he was smiling.

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"So what's the son of Vegeta like?" Mom asked.

I stifled a laugh. I knew the only reason she offered to help me was to weasel more details out of me, but I didn't mind. "He's sweet. Nothing at all like his father. In fact, I don't think he's like either of his parents. But really, he's a great friend, and not bad looking either," I admitted, taking some CD's out of a blue duffel bag.

Mom laughed. "Would you date him?" she asked.

"I'm not sure. I guess if he asked me I would." I thought about the letter for a moment, and then decided Mom didn't need to know about that.

She set down a pile of folded clothes. "You know how to tell of you like him?" she asked. I shook my head and Mom continued. "When he flew with you in his arms, did you feel safe? I know how afraid of heights you are, so that could work as a way to tell."

I sat on my bed. "Yeah I did. It was strange. And I think he likes me too," I confessed.

Mom smiled motherly. "Well, kid, you've fallen for a guy who used to call you 'Moron' instead of Marron," she said, sitting next to me.

Daddy poked his head in the door. "Okay, Marron, you win. You know I can't stay fatherly for long."

I smiled and the phone rang. I picked up the white cordless on the night table. "Hello?"

"Marron! You're home! And you went out with my brother! I want details!" Bra's over-excited voice came from the other line.

I laughed. "Hi Bra. I'll fill you in later. Come over tonight before we go. Then you can here all about it," I said.

Bra sighed. "Okay, fine. I'll wait. But if I die waiting, it's your fault," she warned.

"Okay Bra. Don't worry, I'll tell you everything. Come over at six. Wait, aren't you working for your brother today?" I asked.

Bra laughed. "Well, Daddy found out I was working, and as soon as Trunks got home, he was back on duty."

"Oh, that means we're going to have to move the search to tomorrow. Eight is too late."

"Don't worry Mar, I'll get Daddy to get Mom to let Trunks off at six thirty," she promised.

I giggled. "Okay, thanks. Be here at six okay?"

"Sure, Mar, bye."

I hung up and looked at my parents to see their faces anticipating an explanation. I sighed, then threw a pillow at each of them.

~Okay, I lied. I said this chapter would be 'Apartment Hunting', but its not. The next one will be, so review!~

*And Burned Vamp, this one's the longest one yet!*