1 Exchange Gift by beatrix

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- author's thoughts

( ) - character's thoughts

In this chapter, I made Bra and Goten the stars. I think they also deserve to be given the same amount of attention as Pan and Trunks. Right?

Oh yeah, I saw a correction in chapter 2. It's locker, not locker. Sorry. Hehe.

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2 Chapter 3 - Bra and Goten's Turn to Shine

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That night..

The phone in the living room of the Son residence rang. Gohan was the one who answered it.

"Hello?"

"Good everning, Gohan-san. May I please speak to Pan?"

"Oh it's you Bra. Of course. Please wait. I'll just call her, okay?"

"Thank you very much."

Gohan called Pan and told her about the phone call.

"PAN! IT'S BRA ON THE PHONE!"

"Okay, dad. Thanks. I'll just pick it up in my room." she has an extension

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In Pan's room

"Pan?"

"Yeah. You have something to tell me, right?"

"Uh-huh," Bra said while giggling.

"Why does it seem that you're so happy right now?"

"Okay, okay. Let me explain."

"I'm listening, Bra."

"You see, we are now dating. Isn't that great?"

"Who? When? Why? How?" Pan asked patiently.

"Whoa there. Who? Goten. When? Days ago. Why? Because we like each other. MU! mutual understanding How? He just asked me. He was soooo cute!"

"I see. Vegeta-sama approved of Goten?"

"He doesn't know yet. He mustn't yet. But knowing dad, he will soon find out that his Princess is dating someone!" Bra said, rolling her eyes.

Pan laughed and said, "And that someone is 'the spawn of Kakarot." She said it in a powerful and 'princely' way. Both of them giggled on the phone. "Bra, as a good friend of mine, please fill in the details of how Uncle Goten asked you."

"Say please!" Bra smiled.

"Pretty please?" Pan said with puppy dog eyes.

"I said 'please.' Not 'pretty please.' Joke. Okay. I'm shy.. But here goes.. Days ago, we were dismissed early, right? So me and Trunks went home earlier than usual. We were in the dining room eating our early dinner when my Goten arrived. My brother stepped into the living room with him and it seemed like they were talking about something really important. Your uncle was looking kinda nervous and my brother looked like he was laughing at him. I decided to eavesdrop on their conversation."

"What did they talk about? What?" Pan asked hurriedly.

"Just let me finish, Pan. I heard something like 'how are you gonna ask her out' and 'I'll go upstairs and leave you two.' I thought they were talking about Goten asking Paresu out. I felt really heartbroken. I wasn't aware that I was literally stabbing the steak I was eating with the knife."

"Then what?"

"Okay, here's the good part, Pan. I saw Trunks go upstairs and he winked at me. I glared at him with a questioning face. He just smiled and went inside his room. Then Goten went inside the dining room and sat down with me.. This is our conversation:

I did this to make it easier for you readers :)

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"Hey Bra, wassup?" Goten said, with his voice shaking.

"Hi Goten.." Bra just looked at her plate and continued to stab her food.

"What's wrong? Why are you umm.. doing that to your food?"

"Nothing. Just had a bad day," Bra said with a frown.

"If you don't want your food, can I eat it instead?" Goten joked.

"Hehe. You never change." Bra's face lit up.

"At least I was able to make you smile. Wanna talk about your problem?" Goten asked with a concerned face.

"Okay. You see, I'm in love with this guy. He doesn't seem to notice me. Worse is that he doesn't know me. Not me, as in my name, but me as in me, my personality. I think he's planning how to date another girl right now."

"So we have the same problem, Bra."

"We do? (Of course I'm talking about you, you ditz.)" Bra said, feigning shock.

"Yeah. My problem is that I'm totally in love with this girl. I think she doesn't even know I exist! I don't know how to ask her out; I'm afraid of being rejected. What should I do, Bra? I think you're good at this."

"(He's talking about Paresu..) In my opinion, as corny as this sounds, you should follow your heart. Don't be afraid. Be strong. If ever she rejects you, you can't blame yourself for you have already tried all possible means to ask her out. It's not your fault if ever she refuses your wonderful offer; it's her fault for being such a fool, not seeing how much she'll miss. (I can't discourage him from dating Paresu. I love him and if he's happy, I'm happy too..)"

"Wow, Bra. I never expected those words from you. Thank you very much. You're the best."

"Thanks. Now, how about me? What should I do?"

"Hmmm.. Let's see. I think you just tell him how you feel. It's as simple as that."

"But Goten, I'm afraid. He might reject me."

"Come on, Bra. 'Don't be afraid. Be strong.' Remember the words that came out of your mouth.. Practice what you preach!" said Goten with a grin.

"But it's hard, Goten. It's really hard."

"I know, but if you really like this guy so much.. I think he's worth it."

"Okay. Thank you so much. By the way, who is this girl you're talking about?" asked a very intrigued Bra."

"I can't do that. I'm to embarrassed.. Who's yours first? Ladies first!" Goten said, looking very defensive.

"I'm too shy.. I know! Why don't we just say their names at the same time? No cheating! At the same time, okay? Promise? Deal?"

"I guess.. Okay, deal. I promise."

"At the count of three! One.. Two.. Three!"

Neither of them cheated. They both shouted at the same time: "IT'S YOU!"

The two became silent and turned around, Bra's back facing Goten's. They both turned really red, as red as a tomato.

Goten was the first one to break the icy silence.

"Bra? I.. I.. I lo- love you. I love you," Goten said simply, knowing that these three powerful words would put an end to his times of self-doubt and indecision.

Bra turned around. "Goten.. I love you too. I have been waiting in silence all these years.. for those three words to come right out of your mouth. I told myself to wait in silence until you, too, fell in love with me."

"You mean that all this time..?"

"Ah, yes. Couldn't you tell? I didn't have the guts to tell you myself. I was satisfied at the thought that if you don't love me, I'll just look for another one.." Bra said, looking a little sad.

"I'm glad you waited. Really." At these words, Bra's eyes became full of life.

"I'm glad I waited too."

He stares into cerulean eyes and she into unfathomable blackness. A minute seemed to last for an eternity. Their faces slowly inched towards each other's and they passionately kissed.

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back to Pan and Bra's conversation

"YOU KISSED?!" Pan asked excitedly.

"Yep," said Bra plainly.

"That was cool. You're so lucky."

"I think so. Damn, your uncle's hot.. and kind.. and sweet.. and cute.. and charming.. and lovable.." Bra went on and on for five minutes.

Pan finally spoke up. "Okay, okay. I know. But if he ever makes you cry, just tell me and I'll roast him for 'ya.. But I know he won't do that. I know him well."

"Yeah.. so how about you? Any news on Trunks?" asked Bra.

Pan sighed. "Nope. Except that he carried me to class. He's such a gentleman."

"How about your second letter?"

"I'll bring it to school next week. Favor Bra. Can you please ask him what he thinks of me? Please?" Pan practically pleaded.

"Sure. I swear."

Gohan called Pan from downstairs. "PANNY! IT'S DINNER TIME!"

"Just a minute Bra. OKAY DAD! COMING!" shouted Pan.

Pan went back to the phone and said, "Hey Bra, I'll talk to you tomorrow. Be sure to ask him, okay? Gotta eat now. Dad's calling me. Night!"

"Good night, Pan. Bye."

"Yeah. Bye."

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Okay, next chapter is about Pan and Trunks' letters to each other.

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