I'm back again, guys! Okay, originally, this chapter's song was actually going to be the one that I'm using for the next chapter, but then this song came on the radio, and I happened to know it...so, it worked out really well, and it's the perfect precursor to the next chapter.
Enjoy!
Important: Three months have elapsed since the last chapter. You may want to go back and read the last paragraph or so...
"Save Yourself" - Stabbing Westward
For those of you who read 23 of SI, yes, this is by the same band...and they just happen to be the only 2 songs that I know and like by them.
This chapter dedicated to BluEydMnstr.
I know your life is empty
And you hate to face this world alone
"Kali, phone for you." A red-headed woman jerked her thumb in the direction of the old, yellow phone, which was hanging on the wall, and nodded towards Videl.
Videl rolled out from beneath the car, stood, and wiped her hands on an orange rag, before going to the phone. "Hello?"
"Videl." Is was Gohan.
She was startled for a moment, then replied, rather calmly, "How did you find me?"
So you're searching for an angel
Someone who can make you whole
Nikki, the red-head, looked at her quizzically, but Videl waved a hand, letting her know everything was fine.
"It doesn't matter." He took a breath. "Come home, Videl."
"No, Gohan."
I cannot save you;
I can't even save myself
"Why?"
"I can't discuss this right now. I'm working."
"At Nikki's Garage? I know. You shouldn't be."
"I know what's best for me."
"Yes, I suppose you do."
"Look, Gohan, I really do need to be going..."
"I miss you, Videl. I still love you."
"I'm sorry, Gohan. Please, just move on."
So just save yourself
"I don't want to move on. Now without you," he added softly.
I know that you've been damaged
Your soul has suffered such abuse
"No, Gohan. I have moved on. Without you. I suggest you do the same."
But I am not your savior
I am just as fucked as you
"You haven't moved on. Just moved away."
"Gohan, I don't want to do this, but I need you out of my life. I can't heal until you move on."
"We were meant to be together, Videl! We love each other."
"Love has nothing to do with it, Gohan. Please don't call me here again. Good-bye."
I cannot save you;
I can't even save myself
So just save yourself.
She slammed down the phone, and walked over to the blue Mustang.
Nikki stopped her, by tugging her arm gently. "Everything okay?" She knew the story, some of Videl's past.
The sorrow and worry showed in her eyes, when she saw that Videl was on the verge of tears.
Please don't take pity on me
"I'm fine," she said, looking away.
Nikki glanced at the clock. "Only an hour to go. Things have been pretty slow today. Why not take the rest of the day off?"
Videl sighed. She really didn't want to, but Nikki was a friend, as well as a boss, and wouldn't let it rest until she went home. She gave her her gratitude, and left the shop, returning to her small apartment above the garage.
My life has been a nightmare
My soul is fractured to the bone
She leaned backwards, cracking her back. She had been doing that a lot lately. Maybe she needed to see a doctor. No, she didn't want to see a doctor. That was just another person to feel pity towards her, when she told her sad story once more.
She was happy with her new life.
So if I must be lonely
I think I'd rather be alone
Things were simple. She didn't have to see Gohan or her father.
Happy...
Why had he called?
You cannot save me
You can't even save yourself
She had hurt him again. She knew it. But couldn't she be selfish? Just this once?
I cannot save you
I can't even save myself
Save yourself
This was the only way, wasn't it? Distance was the only way. Starting over, the only way...
So just save yourself
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Until the next chapter...