Chapter 2:

"Pan, where are you?" Gohan yelled as he rushed into the house. Videl jumped as he burst in.

"Honey, is everything all right?" Videl asked and followed her husband.

"No…ask Goku. Where's Pan?" Gohan said quickly.

"Oh…hello Goku and gang."

"Where's Pan?!"

"She's out back, Gohan." Videl was growing annoyed. "Who are you?" she asked and stepped up to Reiko's face. He stared back, neck arched and mouth in a little squished 'o'…a little shocked and surprised someone would stand so close to him, A woman with such aggressiveness? This planet is strange.

"That's Reiko, Videl, and Reiko…that's Videl." Trunks said and stepped back, very confused.

"Pan, get inside, now!" Gohan could be heard yelling from outside.

"What did I do now? Am I in trouble?" Pan asked as Gohan ushered her into the living room.

"Pan, this is Reiko, he's an…old friend." Gohan said as Reiko and Pan shook hands.

"Hajimemashite, Reiko." Pan politely said.

"Um….okay…" Reiko said, puzzled.

Pan laughed and said, "No…that means 'nice to meet you'.

"Oh…uh…you too." Reiko said. He was not used to such lively and happiness in someone's face, or to speaking to a girl for that matter. Oh no…what do I say…what am I expected to say? God this is confusing. But, this can't be the girl, she can't be that powerful.

"Then everyone sat down on the couches, leaving Reiko standing, very confused.

"You can sit here Mr. Reiko." Videl said and gestured toward the seat between her and Pan.

"Just call me Reiko, ma'am."

"Just call me Videl."

All the members of the family started talking together, catching up on the times together, mostly leaving Reiko out but not intentionally. When they decided to stop it was dark.

Videl announced, "Super's ready." and everyone dashed in. Reiko was left sitting there. As Pan was about to disappear through the door, she looked back at Reiko. An internal conflict played on her face and when that battle was over she walked to Reiko and took his hand and gently pulled him to a standing position.

"Come eat, Reiko. It's ok if you feel a bit awkward." and she looked up into his eyes to see if he wanted to move on. He slowly followed her into the dining room and she offered him a seat. He took it and she sat beside him.

Everyone was stuffing their faces, literally. Everyone accept Reiko that is. He didn't know what to do really. He would just watch everyone. Then, mimicking them, and cautiously took a roll and shoved it into his mouth. He immediately started to choke. After he managed to swallow it and get a good drink, he ate the rest slowly.

"Man, I'm full." Goku sighed contentedly, he was lying sprawled out on the couch.

"Me too." Gohan agreed.

"We'd better get going," Trunks said and beckoned to Vegeta, "byi."

"I guess we better get to bed too." Gohan said.

"I guess I'm staying here tonight." Goku muttered and grabbed an unused cushion for a pillow.

I don't know if he stays here to be in my company, or to get away from mom… Gohan wondered and shook his head.

"May I stay here tonight?"

"Sure you can," Videl exclaimed, she liked the idea of having a full house, "Pan, would you show him the guest room and rooms?"

"Hai."

"Are you coming?" Gohan asked playfully from his bedroom doorway. Videl jumped up and followed him into the room and called out, "Night."

"Night dad," Gohan said, but Goku couldn't hear, he was already fast asleep, "Night Pan."

Pan was blushing brightly and grinning like an idiot. My parents are flirting…in front of me…and we have a guest. Oh, Kami. "Come on Reiko, I'll show you your room."