Disclaimer: I don't own DB, DBZ or DBZGT or any of its characters. This plot is MINE it's only lightly based on the movie You've Got Mail. Okay?
AN: *sigh* I'm so proud of this fic! I can't believe this is the last chapter...can you? Well it's been a long nine months since this fic was born and I've had loyal fans the whole way (there'll be a list of names at the end...if you're wondering, yes that's what's taking up half the space, it isn't a super long chapter, it's normal) and I'm so incredibly happy with this fic! I can't believe it...well enough of my rambling I'm sure you want to read this. Thank you everyone! For all your support! Geez...I sound like I've won a grammy or something...*contented sigh*
As she jumped down, not bothering to climb the rest of the way, she landed right in front of Sean. He looked at her startled. Suddenly all the courage that was fuelling this decision had disappeared, leaving her stranded. Pan began to back away only to back into Trunks. She looked back shocked.
"You're not running this time." He said firmly placing his arms around her waist.
"I don't want to hurt anyone this time! Let go of me!" Pan thrashed about, talk about de ja vu.
"Oh." Trunks said as he released his grip.
Pan straightened out her dress nervously and approached Sean. Swallowing thickly she began,
"Sean you can't help who you love and the people you hurt along the way. I never wanted to hurt you and I'm sorry. I shouldn't have lied to myself about everything. Please Sean…please try to understand." Pan said as she attempted to reach out to him.
Tension so thick you could see it filled the atmosphere around them, until finally, Sean spoke.
"Pan…I hate myself for understanding. I hate that you never loved me and I hate that you led me on, but what I hate most is that I don't hate you. I don't know if I'll ever be able to move on…I loved you with all my heart but I now I see that you never loved me back." Sean said as he backed away.
"Sean wait!" Pan shouted to the running figure.
She began to run but Trunks pulled her back.
"Pan…let him be alone okay?"
Pan looked at Trunks in disbelief, then turned and walked in the same direction as Sean, following his ki. Trunks sighed in frustration as he ran to catch up.
"Trunks I'd never be able to live with myself!" She said turning around to face him.
"Let me come with you, at the least."
Nodding she turned around and continued in the direction of Sean's ki. They'd only been walking for a few minutes when Pan felt her foot tap something. Looking down she noticed a small black box. She bent down to pick it up, it felt velvety and slightly dirty. Clutching it to her heart tears began to pour out of her eyes. Feeling Trunks' strong, secure arms fasten themselves around her only fuelled her need to cry even more. Sure she wasn't running anymore…but at what cost?
***
Once again, there she stood, at the airport. She wanted to fly back but Bulma has insisted on taking a plane back home, especially since she needed to rest herself emotionally. Pan smiled at everyone and waved. She really just wanted to avoid the hugs and kisses right now. Suddenly a pair of arms encircled her waist.
"You are not going to get away with me with just a smile and a wave." He whispered into her ear.
Turning her around in his arms he beamed down at her. She looked up helplessly as his lips placed themselves atop hers. When they finally parted she noticed her dad frowning.
"Son Pan is there something you want to tell us?" Gohan boomed loudly.
Pan blushed, as did Trunks.
"I think we've told you enough…oh would you look at that! My planes about to leave! Bye!" Pan smiled cheekily as she ran off to leave Trunks with all the questions.
***
"…And that's my side of the story. What happened to you guys after I blacked out?" Pan smiled as she sat on her bed in her dorm back in California.
Everyone else was lying on the floor or on Renata's bed. They all glanced around at each other as if debating whether or not to tell Pan what happened. Instead they burst out laughing.
"Umm…right." Pan said nervously.
"Well it's just we're all convinced that we're insane…" Verity started only to be interrupted by everyone's fits of laughter.
"Yeah…well see after you blacked out he knocked Sean out…now that was a sight to see!" Thea exclaimed but then giggles again turned into loud laughter.
"Then he carried you and Sean into the bushes. We all could've sworn that…you know what…nevermind." Talia burst out laughing again.
"I think we are insane!" Khalia managed to say in-between her boisterous laughter.
"What happened? What?" Pan scratched her head in confusion.
"Well…we all thought we saw Trunks fly away with you and Sean." Renata finally filled her in.
Pan burst out laughing, just the sight of everyone thinking that they were insane was enough to cheer her up. Their laughter lit the night air like a firework on new-years, but at the back of Pan's mind was that painful memory replaying over and over.
~~~
When Pan's tears finally subsided, slight anger and frustration replaced her state of sadness. Pulling out of Trunks' grip, she clutched the ring so tight her knuckles were white and she ran towards Sean at lightning speed, leaving Trunks to think about what might happen. He figured it best to let Pan do what she felt she needed to do.
"Sean!" Pan called.
How she caught up with him so fast he couldn't figure out.
"Leave me alone!" He shouted.
"Fine! I promise to leave you alone, just as long as you take this!" Pan threw her hands up in frustration and then shoved the box under his nose.
"…Y-you'll need it for when you find the right girl." Pan said softly.
She looked up at his facial features, noting that they had noticeably softened. Silence filled the woods until he finally made up his mind. He gently took the box from her fingers, taking her hand gently with his free hand. Placing it on her palm he smiled sadly.
"Keep it." Sean said kindly as he curled her fingers over the box.
She looked up at his sad green eyes as she felt wet drops hit her hand.
"Don't argue with me Pan." He said sadly but jokingly.
"So-so you're not angry with me…?" She asked fearing the answer.
"I'll find the right girl…you said so yourself." He smiled.
"Bu-" He silenced her by placing a finger on her soft lips.
"Goodbye Pan."
~~~
***
Three and a half years later…
"Sean! Sean!" A young woman of twenty-three ran, her long raven hair swinging wildly behind her.
"Huh?" The young man with the name of Sean spun around to meet onyx eyes.
"Sean!" She exclaimed.
"Err…hey Pan." He replied nervously.
"I have something for you, I wanted to give it to you ages ago but I think I've only seen you three times since…that night. Anyway, here," Pan said handing him a small box wrapped in cute wrapping paper.
"There's a note inside. Open it once I'm gone okay?" She looked up at him, attempting to read his expression.
"Alright." He replied awkwardly.
"Congratulations." She smiled as she jumped up and pecked him on the cheek.
"Good luck in the future." She smiled waving goodbye as she went back to join her parents and friends.
Sean waved puzzled as he held the small box. What could it be? He wondered. Opening it carefully, he always kept wrapping paper, revealed a small white box. He gently lifted the lid and what he saw made his heart stop. A black velvet box…he already knew what was inside. With a shocked expression pasted onto his face, he pulled out the small note, which was folded neatly and placed inside.
Believe me, you'll need it.
A smile crept upon his lips, which evolved into laughter. Laughter of relief. Laughter of joy mixed with slight sadness at some memories. As his laughter subsided he looked up, his eyes darting about, looking for the raven-haired beauty which once had his heart. Another smile quickly graced his lips again as he realised what a large part of his life she played.
You were right Pan…about everything. I'm glad I loved you and I don't regret a thing. You were wise beyond your years and inside I guess I always knew you'd never be mine. Good luck in the future and I hope you and Trunks live happily ever after.
He knew that wherever she was, somewhere in that crowd of graduate's she could somehow hear him. The feeling was so surreal, but at the same time, not. Folding the wrapping paper carefully he slipped it into his pocket. Clutching the ring, he walked towards his family whistling a small tune. Genuine happiness played upon his features.
***
"I don't know if I can wait any longer!" Trunks exclaimed.
"Its so close Trunks, don't jump the gun!" She exclaimed.
"I won't, I think I can wait another couple of months to finally get married. I guess it's nothing compared to the long three years I've waited so far." He smiled.
Wrapping his arms around her waist, he rested his chin on her shoulder, knocking her graduation hat off her head in the process. She frowned in a mock-angry way.
"Sorry m'lady." He grinned as he bent down to pick up her hat.
He grinned cheekily as he plopped the hat atop her head. Suddenly Pan heard Sean's voice.
You were right Pan…about everything. I'm glad I loved you and I don't regret a thing. You were wise beyond your years and inside I guess I always knew you'd never be mine. Good luck in the future and I hope you and Trunks live happily ever after.
Smiling she thought,
We will…
"What are you grinning about?" Trunks interrupted her thought.
"Nothing…" She continued to grin.
Trunks leaned forward her hat suddenly poking his head, this earned a giggle from Pan. He scowled and ignored the poking annoyance as he kissed her passionately.
THE END
AN:
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Farewell,
Meiyume