Thanks all for the reviews! Oh, and the last chapter may have confused some of you. It confused me too. Now here's what happened: Trunks hinted that he never wanted to marry Marron, but that's what she wants. Now of course, as we all know, Trunks does want to marry her, but she doesn't know that. Okay?

Making A Decision

Chapter 23: Trunks

I couldn't believe she took it the wrong way. It was all a lead-on. She actually believed I didn't want to marry her. That was the only thing on my mind for the past four years.

I fingered the necklace. She had given it back. In a million years, she would never know how much that hurt.

I picked up the phone and dialed Goten's number.

"Yeah?"

"Have you talked to Marron today?" I asked.

"Hey Trunks. No, the last time I talked to her was yesterday at lunch before I left with Bra," he said.

Yeah, to make out with my sister. "You have to call her. I mean, really. You have to call her right now."

"Why, what happened?" he asked.

I ran a hand through my hair. "She think I don't want to marry her, and she blew up in my face. Now you know I want nothing more than to marry her, but she won't believe it. Would you talk to her for me?" I asked.

Goten laughed. "What's wrong with you? I love Marron to death, but I'm sure she'd rather have you propose to her than me," he said.

I sighed. "I guess you're right, 'Ten. How am I going to do this?"

"Hey, you're talking to the master of romance. Now what you need to do is be totally romantic. Buy her roses and candy and light candles and have soft music playing. Tell her how much you love her, and how you can't live without her, all that mushy stuff. Trust me, she'll be yours forever."

"Thanks 'Ten. I'm going to call Juu right now," I said.

"Why Juu?"

"Cause Marron won't talk to me, and Krillin isn't the most understanding person when it comes to wanting to marry his daughter. I'll call you later."

"See ya, Trunks."

I hung up the phone and bolted out the door.

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I ran into the jewelry store and headed straight to the engagement rings. There were about twenty of them, but one caught my eye. It was a gold band with three diamonds on it; one big one in the middle, and two smaller ones on each side.

"Can I see that ring?" I asked the saleslady. (A/N: well doesn't this sound familiar?)

She nodded, opened the case, and took the ring out.

It was perfect. "I'll take it."

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When I got home, I put the black velvet box on my dresser and picked up the phone and dialed Marron's number.

"Kame House." Good, it was Juu.

"Juu? This is Trunks. Please don't hang up on me," I said.

She sighed. "I have a right mind to, but I won't. it sounds like you have something to say."

"Thank you. Actually, I have something to ask you. Usually, I'd ask Krillin, but I don't think he's too happy with me right now," I admitted. "Now, Marron took things the wrong way completely. I never said I didn't want to marry her. In fact, I would want nothing more. So I'd like to ask you for Marron's hand in marriage. And I'd like to ask you if you would ask her to go to my apartment tonight at seven."

Juu sighed again. "Of course you can marry her. And I will tell her to meet you there. I appreciate you asking first, Trunks. Thank you," she said softly.

I smiled. "No, thank you, Juu. I'm going to go buy her some roses. Thanks again. Bye Juu."

"Bye Trunks."

I hung up the phone and walked out of my apartment and headed to the florist. I bought two dozen roses. Then, I went to the candy store and bought a box of chocolates. After that, I bought a bottle of champagne.

When I got home, I found some candles and some soft music. I lit the candles and put them on the dining room table. Then, I took a dozen of the roses and scattered their petals all over the table. I poured two glasses of the champagne and set them down gently.

It was seven by the time I finished. I heard a soft knock on the door. "Trunks? Are you in there?"

"Yeah, hold on Mar." I took a quick glance around, turned off the lights, and headed to the door. I opened it a crack and slipped out.

"Trunks, I want to apol-"

"Shh, I have a surprise for you." I put my hands over her eyes and kicked open the door. Slowly, I led her into the dining room, her eyes still covered.

~Will Marron say yes to Trunks' proposal? Is this the end of the story? Did you like it? Review!~