Hey.. some of you might remember me as Gohangirl.  Well, as my profile says, I closed that account. Anyways, this is my new one, and this is my first fic in this account.  I hope you like it!  Here's what you have to understand in order to.. erm.. understand it!

This is basically Gohan and Videl my way..  the way I want put them together, heh.  This really fits nowhere into the regular Dragonball Z storyline.  To clear things up:  the World Martial Arts tournament that Gohan participated in went normally.. the Buu Saga never happened for the sake of this story.  Sharpener and Eliza never found out Gohan's identity.  Yes, I know, I made Gohan, Videl, Trunks, and Goten younger than they really are in this time frame.  I just like it that way.  ^_^  Well, I hope you like it!  I might write more, depending on what kind of reviews I get.  Sooo.. if you want me to continue this, just review!  =]

Important Ages:

Gohan and Videl: 17

Goten: 6

Trunks: 7

(The rest you can figure out yourself..)

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            Eighth bell: the end of the school day at Orange Star High School.  A teenage boy sat up straighter at his desk upon seeing his teacher stand up.  Dark black hair and eyes to match watched as the clock's hand finally moved to the much-loved time: 2:45.  The school day was finally over.

            Son Gohan gathered up his books as the teacher dismissed the class, and promptly left the classroom.  'Finally, the end of the day,' he thought to himself.  The fresh, late-spring air felt good as he started to fly towards his home, miles away from the school.  "And to think," he said out loud as soon as he got far enough away from Satan City, "I've survived a whole year here with only one person finding out my identity."

            Videl.  She was a special one in Gohan's mind.  Something set her apart from the rest of his peers, though he couldn't quite figure out what.  The two had developed a very good friendship throughout the year, but the same went for most of Gohan's other classmates.  Something just made her more special.

            Gohan was surprised to see, that when he finally got home, Videl was there.  He landed softly next to her, and smiled slightly.  "Hey Videl.." he said, "What's up?"

            She smiled at him, "Oh, nothing really.  Just thought I'd stop by to visit."  She casually ran a hand through her short black hair and sat down in the grass.  "I hope you don't mind me here."

            Gohan shook his head, blushing lightly as he managed to speak to her.  "No, I don't mind at all," he said, "You're always welcome here."

            Taking off her backpack, Videl threw it aside.  "Thanks, then," she smiled at him.  "Actually, I came for more than just that.  I was wondering if you were doing anything tonight.  I would've asked you after school, but you were in such a hurry to leave that I couldn't catch you.  I flew here, and your mom told me you should be home soon, so I waited.  So, are you busy, or is the Great Saiyaman's schedule free tonight?" she asked.

            Gohan blushed, surprised that she would ask him something like this.  "No, I'm not busy," he started, but was soon interrupted by Videl.

            "Great!  Because I already asked your mom, and she said that it would be okay if you came to my house for dinner tonight.  I want you to meet my dad," she smiled.  "Because every good couple needs to have a friendship between each other's parents, right?" she paused, but Gohan was too shocked to talk.  Climbing to her feet, and hovering slightly above the ground, she again resumed to speaking.  "Do you think you could be there around.. oh, 5?" she asked.

            Gohan couldn't seem to find his voice.  Maybe this was what made Videl different.  Did he actually like her?  Want her as more than a friend?  He wasn't sure, but managed to nod.  "Five.. good," he squeaked, his now-changing voice starting in treble and ending in a lower tone.  Had she said 'every good couple?'  Wouldn't that mean that she liked him, too?

            She smiled and started to fly away.  "Great, I'll see you later, then!"

            Chi Chi hugged Gohan happily, "Gohan, that's great!" she smiled, "A girlfriend!  And such a pretty one, too.  Isn't this Videl the one that you had for dinner once, and taught to fly?"

            Gohan's face turned ten shades of red.  "We're just friends, Mom," he said, but would not convince Chi Chi.  "And yes, I did teach her to fly."

            Goten tugged on his brother's pant leg, a frown on his face.  "But Gohan, didn't you say you were gonna play with me tonight?"

            Gohan bent over and lifted Goten to his shoulder.  "Goten, tonight I'm going to be busy.  But if you're good for Mommy tonight, I promise to play with you tomorrow, okay?"

            Goten's face lit up, the trademark Son grin on his face.  "Yay!  Okay, sounds good Gohan!  But you better play with me tomorrow."

            Gohan nodded, "I promise," he said as he ran upstairs towards his bedroom.  He rummaged desperately through his dresser, looking for something half-decent to wear.

            Various articles of clothing littered the floor in Gohan's room.  Gis of different colors, several white shirts, belts, shoes, socks, and a school uniform were scattered throught the room.  A very frustrated Gohan sat on his bed.  "I have nothing to wear," he wailed, and looked at his watch.

            "Four thirty!  I'm going to be late to Videl's if I can't get ready soon!" he yelled.  Looking at what he was wearing only worsened his mood.  A ragged fighting gi, looking much like his father's traditional one, was definitely not appropriate for meeting Videl's father.

            Chi Chi knocked on Gohan's door, "Gohan, are you having trouble?" she asked.

            "Come in Mom," he said softly, "And yes.. I can't find anything to wear.." he sighed.

            She smiled, holding out a pair of black pants and an off-white shirt.  "Is this okay?" she asked him.

            He grinned, "Yes, that's perfect!" he said, jumping off his bed and taking the outfit from her. "But where'd you get it?"

            "It was something I'd been saving for an occasion like this," she smiled, "I'm glad you like it."

            Gohan landed in front of the Satan mansion.  'I guess this must be it,' he thought to himself.  'Sure seems big enough.'  Walking slowly up to the door, the half-Saiyan's shaky hand finally reached the doorbell.

            The sound of the bell echoed throughout the large house, and within a matter of seconds, a familiar face answered the door.  "Hey Gohan," Videl smiled.  "Glad you could make it.. come on in," she said, stepping out of the doorway.

            Gohan couldn't help but notice first how beautiful Videl looked.  She, too, had dressed up a bit more than normal.  Not wearing her usual tomboy garb, Videl now wore a black skirt and shiny pink blouse.  "You look nice," he stammered.

            "Thank you," she said, "You don't look bad yourself.  Now this is what's most important.  I want my dad to know you're a fighter.. he doesn't like me being around boys who aren't interested in martial arts."

            Gohan nodded, "That sounds reasonable."

            "Yes.  But he wants someone strong.  And I know for a fact that you are strong.  Though neither of you will admit it, you are the one who really beat Cell.  I know it, Gohan.  Am I right?" she asked.

            Gohan blushed, and looked to the floor.  "Yes.." he said, very quietly.

            Videl smiled, "I knew it!  Then you were also the Golden Warrior, Gohan?"

            He nodded, though he didn't say anything.  The floor seemed very interesting to Gohan at the moment.

            "Then show him.  I want him to know who you are," she said.  "But don't worry about that now.. let's eat first."

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And here is where I'll cut off.  What do you think?  Review if you want me to continue, because I'd love to hear what others think of my writing.  ^_^