A/N: Okay, now I know you guys might be a little mad at me, or a lot, but
I have good reasons! Well, the first two weeks I wrote more than half the
chapter. What discouraged me was my route canal. The next week I actually
finished the chapter, yes, this chapter has been completed for more than
two weeks. However, my mom bought a much needed computer and it didn't
have the writing program I wanted, also, I had to wait a few days to get
our Internet hooked up. Then last week a friend who lives in another state
came over and stayed for a week which didn't give me time to type this
thing up. Whew! Enjoy the chapter!
Ch. 17 - Fighting Friendships
"Ugh, how do I get myself into these things?" Marron grumbled as she started walking into the special spot Goten told her about. "Okay, just a quick peck on the lips and then I'm gone, hopefully. No hard feelings." Marron began walking faster wanting to get this over with but soon stopped when she bumped into a man and fell hard on the cement.
"Marron, it seems you have quite the talent into bumping into me." Trunks said as he offered his hand to Marron.
"Very funny." She grabbed it and pulled herself up. "What're you doing here? I thought you were with Bra."
"I sent her on another shopping spree, apparently she saw a lot of things she wanted today."
"Hehe, that was my fault." Marron sweat-dropped.
"Oh well, it's only money."
"Easy for you to say, you have tons of it."
"Hey! I worked hard for it."
"Yeah, and are ya happy?"
Trunks stood there speechless. Was he really happy?
"I thought so, I'll see you later Trunks." Marron began walking off.
"Well, are you happy without money?" Trunks shouted back.
Marron stopped walking and turned back around. "Trunks, I may not know who you are, but I do know that money doesn't make a person. I don't need money to be happy." Marron gazed at Trunks.
Out of all the women Trunks has gone out with in his lifetime, not any of them said something as heart felting as she did. All he wanted to do now was take her into his arms and kiss her deeply just like the last time.
"I gotta go Trunks." Marron said interrupting his thoughts.
"Wait!"
"What?" Marron stopped walking again.
"Are you okay? You seemed really on edge today at that park."
Marron took a deep breath. "No actually I'm not okay, but thanks for asking." Marron began walking again.
Trunks became really puzzled. "You mind telling me what's wrong?"
"It's only about Goten that's all. I made a bet with him and I lost."
"Bet? He didn't tell me about a bet."
"It doesn't matter, it's nothing really."
"Is that what's bothering you?'
"Yeah but it's really not important. I just felt irritated." Marron was hoping that Trunks would leave her alone now.
"Oh, I hope you feel better."
"Don't worry, I will." Marron forced a weak smile.
"So..where are you going?" Trunks asked.
"I'm supposed to meet Goten somewhere in 15 minutes." Marron began tapping her foot.
"You seem to hang around him a lot."
"Don't worry, this meeting will last only a few minutes."
"Are you sure? Goten can make something that's supposed to last a few minutes into a few hours."
"I know his game. I'll be sure to be careful."
"So you two are really close again?"
Marron grew red. "No! It's nothing like that."
"Goten doesn't think so."
"Goten's wrong. I still love him as a friend but that's it."
Trunks gave a sympathetic smile. "I'll let you go Marron, but if you want to talk some more I'll be at this coffee shop at 9:30." Trunks pointed at the corner to a little cafe.
"All right, I'll see you later." Marron walked off. As Marron walked some more, she began to really think. She just admitted to herself a little earlier that she still loved Goten. Why didn't she just tell Trunks the truth? Does she really want to be with Goten? "Oh hell, I'll find out in a minute."
At Goten's special little area, Goten as all geared up ready to give Marron the kiss of her life. "After we kiss, she'll realize we were meant to be."
"You still gotta long way to go Goten ." A voice said right above him.
"Trunks!"
"Hey, what's up Goten? What're you doing in a nice disclosed area?" Trunks hovered down.
"I'll tell you later, just get out of here!" Goten began to shove Trunks out into an ally connected to the area.
However, Trunks powered up just a little to prevent Goten from pushing him any farther. "We need to talk Goten, now."
"No, it can wait. Marron going to be here any minute." Goten continued to try to push Trunks.
"No, we need to talk before Marron gets here."
Goten stopped pushing and stood there looking very impatient. "What do you want?"
"Don't make anymore bets with her."
Goten flinched, "Don't tell me what I can or can't do."
"Did you see how she was today? Really mad!"
"She was just mad cause she lost a bet and now she has to kiss me as the consequences." Goten began to say dreamily.
"That's what she owes you? A kiss?"
"Yeah, am I a genius or what?" Goten folded his arms and smirked. Trunks clinched his fists together. Man, did he want to give him good beating, especially after he kissed her. "Anyway, what's the big deal with me making bets with her? If I didn't know any better, I'd say you really care about her."
"Of course I care about her! She's till my hostage."
"Well, can't we make it where she's my hostage?" Goten complained.
"No!" Trunks said annoyed.
"Why not?"
"Because...because I took her hostage first." Trunks felt really stupid at the moment.
"That doesn't matter now! Come on Trunks, let her be my hostage." Goten began and taking this issue very seriously.
"You said it doesn't matter now so she's officially nobody's hostage now." That should end it.
"That's no fair you asshole!" Goten snapped.
Trunks was shocked at Goten's tone of voice. Did he just call him and asshole? "Goten, calm down. Just relax buddy. Look all I want you to do is not get Marron mad. That's all."
"I won't get her mad ! Now GO!" Goten charge up and pushed Trunks so hard he fell down.
Trunks was caught off guard when Goten charged up. He got himself off the ground feeling very mad. "I'm not one to push around Goten."
"What, your parents do it all the time!" Goten remarked.
At that remark Trunks charged forward and laid a punch right on Goten's right cheek. "They aren't anymore."
Goten flew backwards an landed against the wall. He had to admit that he wasn't expecting Trunks to actually hit him. Regardless, if it was a fight Trunks wanted, then a fight he shall get. Goten powered up some more an flung himself at Trunks.
Trunks powered up some more and embraced Goten's charge. He dodged his punch and tried kicking him back but Goten missed it completely. None of them went super saiyajin, but they did fight rather violently. Both of their wigs came of and their clothes where covered in dirt. Goten's area that was once covered with flowers an dim lights was now wasted. Burnt petals and the light from stores filling in the alley was left. At this point, Trunk and Goten lost all logic sense an fought each other head to head.
And as this happened, Marron walked through the little alley and immediately turned wide eyed. 'Trunks was supposed to be at the coffee shop..' The thought hit her like a brick. She told Trunks Goten got her mad, now he's solving her problem with the bet. As for Goten, he's making sure he gets his kiss. "Oh no.." They were fighting over her. Two best friends fighting g over her, Marron. Marron stood there watching them fight for another minute until her anger exploded and finally shouted, "STOP!"
Trunks and Goten began shooting little energy ball at each other hoping one or the other would give up. Both of them froze when they heard Marron's voice very loud. "Marron, there's a perfectly good explanation for this.."
"I don't want to hear it Trunks!"
"This place was nice before Trunks came." Goten began.
"I don't care, I'm only gonna be here for and minute and then you two may get back to squabbling." Marron began walking straight toward Goten with a serious expression.
"Marron, I'm sure you're-" Goten was cut off when Marron yanked him from the collar of his shirt and pressed her lips against his.
Goten tried to make their kiss deeper and pull Marron closer to woo her but Marron held her ground hard. She may have been kissing him on the lips but she kept her mouth closed. Marron didn't let Goten lean her in any closer either. She was in control for once. Marron let go within seconds and when she finally looked back at Goten, who stood there speechless, she was smiling. Goten saw her look and smiled very brightly as well. "I knew you'd enjoy that. Wasn't it a nice prize?" Goten replied taking out his arms circilng Marron for a warm hug.
"I don't love you anymore Goten." Marron said taking step back but still smiling.
"What?" Both Goten AND Trunks said at the same time.
"You heard me, I-don't-love-you-anymore-Goten-." Marron said slowly, she finally stopped smiling but still acted cheerily.
"B-but why are you so happy then?" Goten stuttered.
"Not to hurt you feelings Goten, really, you're a great friend, but today I struggled with my inner self debating whether I loved you in that way or not." Goten stood there listening to every word she was saying, but not letting the meaning of it sink in.
Trunks stood there listening very closely as well, it appeared that Marron and Goten forgot he was there. "I cried in pity. I felt like the worst person in the world, all because of you really liking me in return." Marron's cheerful mood grew more serious.
"I couldn't stand it, how could a little person like me have so many people loving me?" Trunks knew the answer to that but kept his mouth shut.
"I then remembered that even the most smallest person can make a difference, like my father used to say to me." Goten wasn't exactly sure where this was going. "I then remember him telling me that even the most smallest action, like a peck on the cheek, can affect a person both deeply and physically." Trunks then thought back earlier today when he kissed Marron.
"That's when I decided that I'll know fore sure if I really love you after I kiss you, turns out I don't have feelings for you any more." Goten know what to say, he stood there expressionless.
"It means it's officially over between us Goten."
Boom. The words finally sunk in. Goten felt the weight in his heart, but somehow, relieved. "I'm sorry Marron for putting you through all those e years and this trip in heartache. Can you forgive me?" Goten said softly. "I always felt bad and I thought the only way to make thins better was to get with you again, but..I never felt that way with you...I just didn't want to hurt you again."
Marron smiled, "Of course I forgive you, Goten you're still a good friend that I don't want to lose you for a second time, you're such a great listener."
"Yeah, I always did just sit there and listen. If you ever need to talk, just let me know." Goten winked an smiled as well. Both of them had a huge burden fall off their chests. They embraced a friendly hug but let go when Goten realized Trunks was still there.
"Trunks! Oh Dende..um.er..uh." Goten was lost for words.
"Trunks, I need to talk to you as well." Marron said very quietly.
"It's okay Goten, no need to explain anything to me. I'm sorry, you're forgiven. Could you do me a favor though? Could you get Bra? I think it's time she went back to the hotel." Trunks smiled at Goten.
"You're forgiven, I'm sorry. Sure thing buddy, I'll see you two at the hotel." Goten smiled even more, everyone was friend again. He waved goodbye and took off.
"Goodbye Goten, see you soon!" Marron shouted as he left. "Now Trunks.." Marron seemed to be lost for words now.
"I'm glad you're friends with Goten again Marron." Trunks said coolly.
Trunks, to be honest, I'm not sure if I love you either. What happened today was just spur of the moment. I was in a romantic place with a hot guy." Marron grew red. She seemed ;to find her voice again.
"A hot guy? Was that why you ended the kiss? Because it meant nothing?"
"No, it felt as though something was there but, something was in the way.."
"Goten."
"Yeah, but Trunks, I can't be with you right now. And I think I'm on a goal on this trip, to prove myself that I can take care of myself. That I don't need my parents."
Trunks wasn't to sure on what to say. "Okay."
"I didn't go on this trip to look for love, but to escape from it, Goten, my parents."
"Marron."
"But then you came more clear in the picture, you knew what was there, you understood, as I understood you wanting to escape as well. But Bra an Goten came back into the picture, that's when everything flipped upside down. Goth of us had to deal with people we didn't want to be there but had no choice if we wanted to keep going with our tip. So we began to appreciate each other so much that both of us began to feel something, however, scared to do anything because we could end up wanting to escape each other." Marron took a deep breath and stared straight into Trunks' eyes.
"Marron, what are you trying to say?"
"I-I'm sick of running, I want to go and make something of myself. But I won't do it until you're ready to face everyone again, as promised. I'll only go once you're ready to face your parents."
Trunks stayed quiet and thought for a moment. He knew this trip would end, but he never thought about what would happen if he returned. Was he going to face his parents? Start a new life? The thought of it sounded really nice, but Marron was right, he wasn't ready.
"Okay, thanks Marron."
"No problem." Marron smiled.
"Hey, it's a little over 9:30, you still want to go to the coffee shop and talk some more?"
"No, I'm actually sick of talking, I think I'll go develop all my film." Trunks finally noticed that Marron had her camera bag with her.
"Um.okay, I'll see you later then."
"See you at the hotel Trunks."
"Bye Marron." Marron waved and smiled at Trunks as she began walking off, which left Trunks in such a lighter mood.
A/N: Finally! I finished this chapter! It took me forever to get this out! Thanks to everyone who reviewed! 100+ reviews! I'm so happy! You guys are so cool! I'll thank individuals later, I just wanted to get this thing out. But you all get G.S. Cookies and sunglasses! Such a shame summer is going to end soon. I start school in 10 days. Anyway, please review! I absolutely positively love reviews!
Ch. 17 - Fighting Friendships
"Ugh, how do I get myself into these things?" Marron grumbled as she started walking into the special spot Goten told her about. "Okay, just a quick peck on the lips and then I'm gone, hopefully. No hard feelings." Marron began walking faster wanting to get this over with but soon stopped when she bumped into a man and fell hard on the cement.
"Marron, it seems you have quite the talent into bumping into me." Trunks said as he offered his hand to Marron.
"Very funny." She grabbed it and pulled herself up. "What're you doing here? I thought you were with Bra."
"I sent her on another shopping spree, apparently she saw a lot of things she wanted today."
"Hehe, that was my fault." Marron sweat-dropped.
"Oh well, it's only money."
"Easy for you to say, you have tons of it."
"Hey! I worked hard for it."
"Yeah, and are ya happy?"
Trunks stood there speechless. Was he really happy?
"I thought so, I'll see you later Trunks." Marron began walking off.
"Well, are you happy without money?" Trunks shouted back.
Marron stopped walking and turned back around. "Trunks, I may not know who you are, but I do know that money doesn't make a person. I don't need money to be happy." Marron gazed at Trunks.
Out of all the women Trunks has gone out with in his lifetime, not any of them said something as heart felting as she did. All he wanted to do now was take her into his arms and kiss her deeply just like the last time.
"I gotta go Trunks." Marron said interrupting his thoughts.
"Wait!"
"What?" Marron stopped walking again.
"Are you okay? You seemed really on edge today at that park."
Marron took a deep breath. "No actually I'm not okay, but thanks for asking." Marron began walking again.
Trunks became really puzzled. "You mind telling me what's wrong?"
"It's only about Goten that's all. I made a bet with him and I lost."
"Bet? He didn't tell me about a bet."
"It doesn't matter, it's nothing really."
"Is that what's bothering you?'
"Yeah but it's really not important. I just felt irritated." Marron was hoping that Trunks would leave her alone now.
"Oh, I hope you feel better."
"Don't worry, I will." Marron forced a weak smile.
"So..where are you going?" Trunks asked.
"I'm supposed to meet Goten somewhere in 15 minutes." Marron began tapping her foot.
"You seem to hang around him a lot."
"Don't worry, this meeting will last only a few minutes."
"Are you sure? Goten can make something that's supposed to last a few minutes into a few hours."
"I know his game. I'll be sure to be careful."
"So you two are really close again?"
Marron grew red. "No! It's nothing like that."
"Goten doesn't think so."
"Goten's wrong. I still love him as a friend but that's it."
Trunks gave a sympathetic smile. "I'll let you go Marron, but if you want to talk some more I'll be at this coffee shop at 9:30." Trunks pointed at the corner to a little cafe.
"All right, I'll see you later." Marron walked off. As Marron walked some more, she began to really think. She just admitted to herself a little earlier that she still loved Goten. Why didn't she just tell Trunks the truth? Does she really want to be with Goten? "Oh hell, I'll find out in a minute."
At Goten's special little area, Goten as all geared up ready to give Marron the kiss of her life. "After we kiss, she'll realize we were meant to be."
"You still gotta long way to go Goten ." A voice said right above him.
"Trunks!"
"Hey, what's up Goten? What're you doing in a nice disclosed area?" Trunks hovered down.
"I'll tell you later, just get out of here!" Goten began to shove Trunks out into an ally connected to the area.
However, Trunks powered up just a little to prevent Goten from pushing him any farther. "We need to talk Goten, now."
"No, it can wait. Marron going to be here any minute." Goten continued to try to push Trunks.
"No, we need to talk before Marron gets here."
Goten stopped pushing and stood there looking very impatient. "What do you want?"
"Don't make anymore bets with her."
Goten flinched, "Don't tell me what I can or can't do."
"Did you see how she was today? Really mad!"
"She was just mad cause she lost a bet and now she has to kiss me as the consequences." Goten began to say dreamily.
"That's what she owes you? A kiss?"
"Yeah, am I a genius or what?" Goten folded his arms and smirked. Trunks clinched his fists together. Man, did he want to give him good beating, especially after he kissed her. "Anyway, what's the big deal with me making bets with her? If I didn't know any better, I'd say you really care about her."
"Of course I care about her! She's till my hostage."
"Well, can't we make it where she's my hostage?" Goten complained.
"No!" Trunks said annoyed.
"Why not?"
"Because...because I took her hostage first." Trunks felt really stupid at the moment.
"That doesn't matter now! Come on Trunks, let her be my hostage." Goten began and taking this issue very seriously.
"You said it doesn't matter now so she's officially nobody's hostage now." That should end it.
"That's no fair you asshole!" Goten snapped.
Trunks was shocked at Goten's tone of voice. Did he just call him and asshole? "Goten, calm down. Just relax buddy. Look all I want you to do is not get Marron mad. That's all."
"I won't get her mad ! Now GO!" Goten charge up and pushed Trunks so hard he fell down.
Trunks was caught off guard when Goten charged up. He got himself off the ground feeling very mad. "I'm not one to push around Goten."
"What, your parents do it all the time!" Goten remarked.
At that remark Trunks charged forward and laid a punch right on Goten's right cheek. "They aren't anymore."
Goten flew backwards an landed against the wall. He had to admit that he wasn't expecting Trunks to actually hit him. Regardless, if it was a fight Trunks wanted, then a fight he shall get. Goten powered up some more an flung himself at Trunks.
Trunks powered up some more and embraced Goten's charge. He dodged his punch and tried kicking him back but Goten missed it completely. None of them went super saiyajin, but they did fight rather violently. Both of their wigs came of and their clothes where covered in dirt. Goten's area that was once covered with flowers an dim lights was now wasted. Burnt petals and the light from stores filling in the alley was left. At this point, Trunk and Goten lost all logic sense an fought each other head to head.
And as this happened, Marron walked through the little alley and immediately turned wide eyed. 'Trunks was supposed to be at the coffee shop..' The thought hit her like a brick. She told Trunks Goten got her mad, now he's solving her problem with the bet. As for Goten, he's making sure he gets his kiss. "Oh no.." They were fighting over her. Two best friends fighting g over her, Marron. Marron stood there watching them fight for another minute until her anger exploded and finally shouted, "STOP!"
Trunks and Goten began shooting little energy ball at each other hoping one or the other would give up. Both of them froze when they heard Marron's voice very loud. "Marron, there's a perfectly good explanation for this.."
"I don't want to hear it Trunks!"
"This place was nice before Trunks came." Goten began.
"I don't care, I'm only gonna be here for and minute and then you two may get back to squabbling." Marron began walking straight toward Goten with a serious expression.
"Marron, I'm sure you're-" Goten was cut off when Marron yanked him from the collar of his shirt and pressed her lips against his.
Goten tried to make their kiss deeper and pull Marron closer to woo her but Marron held her ground hard. She may have been kissing him on the lips but she kept her mouth closed. Marron didn't let Goten lean her in any closer either. She was in control for once. Marron let go within seconds and when she finally looked back at Goten, who stood there speechless, she was smiling. Goten saw her look and smiled very brightly as well. "I knew you'd enjoy that. Wasn't it a nice prize?" Goten replied taking out his arms circilng Marron for a warm hug.
"I don't love you anymore Goten." Marron said taking step back but still smiling.
"What?" Both Goten AND Trunks said at the same time.
"You heard me, I-don't-love-you-anymore-Goten-." Marron said slowly, she finally stopped smiling but still acted cheerily.
"B-but why are you so happy then?" Goten stuttered.
"Not to hurt you feelings Goten, really, you're a great friend, but today I struggled with my inner self debating whether I loved you in that way or not." Goten stood there listening to every word she was saying, but not letting the meaning of it sink in.
Trunks stood there listening very closely as well, it appeared that Marron and Goten forgot he was there. "I cried in pity. I felt like the worst person in the world, all because of you really liking me in return." Marron's cheerful mood grew more serious.
"I couldn't stand it, how could a little person like me have so many people loving me?" Trunks knew the answer to that but kept his mouth shut.
"I then remembered that even the most smallest person can make a difference, like my father used to say to me." Goten wasn't exactly sure where this was going. "I then remember him telling me that even the most smallest action, like a peck on the cheek, can affect a person both deeply and physically." Trunks then thought back earlier today when he kissed Marron.
"That's when I decided that I'll know fore sure if I really love you after I kiss you, turns out I don't have feelings for you any more." Goten know what to say, he stood there expressionless.
"It means it's officially over between us Goten."
Boom. The words finally sunk in. Goten felt the weight in his heart, but somehow, relieved. "I'm sorry Marron for putting you through all those e years and this trip in heartache. Can you forgive me?" Goten said softly. "I always felt bad and I thought the only way to make thins better was to get with you again, but..I never felt that way with you...I just didn't want to hurt you again."
Marron smiled, "Of course I forgive you, Goten you're still a good friend that I don't want to lose you for a second time, you're such a great listener."
"Yeah, I always did just sit there and listen. If you ever need to talk, just let me know." Goten winked an smiled as well. Both of them had a huge burden fall off their chests. They embraced a friendly hug but let go when Goten realized Trunks was still there.
"Trunks! Oh Dende..um.er..uh." Goten was lost for words.
"Trunks, I need to talk to you as well." Marron said very quietly.
"It's okay Goten, no need to explain anything to me. I'm sorry, you're forgiven. Could you do me a favor though? Could you get Bra? I think it's time she went back to the hotel." Trunks smiled at Goten.
"You're forgiven, I'm sorry. Sure thing buddy, I'll see you two at the hotel." Goten smiled even more, everyone was friend again. He waved goodbye and took off.
"Goodbye Goten, see you soon!" Marron shouted as he left. "Now Trunks.." Marron seemed to be lost for words now.
"I'm glad you're friends with Goten again Marron." Trunks said coolly.
Trunks, to be honest, I'm not sure if I love you either. What happened today was just spur of the moment. I was in a romantic place with a hot guy." Marron grew red. She seemed ;to find her voice again.
"A hot guy? Was that why you ended the kiss? Because it meant nothing?"
"No, it felt as though something was there but, something was in the way.."
"Goten."
"Yeah, but Trunks, I can't be with you right now. And I think I'm on a goal on this trip, to prove myself that I can take care of myself. That I don't need my parents."
Trunks wasn't to sure on what to say. "Okay."
"I didn't go on this trip to look for love, but to escape from it, Goten, my parents."
"Marron."
"But then you came more clear in the picture, you knew what was there, you understood, as I understood you wanting to escape as well. But Bra an Goten came back into the picture, that's when everything flipped upside down. Goth of us had to deal with people we didn't want to be there but had no choice if we wanted to keep going with our tip. So we began to appreciate each other so much that both of us began to feel something, however, scared to do anything because we could end up wanting to escape each other." Marron took a deep breath and stared straight into Trunks' eyes.
"Marron, what are you trying to say?"
"I-I'm sick of running, I want to go and make something of myself. But I won't do it until you're ready to face everyone again, as promised. I'll only go once you're ready to face your parents."
Trunks stayed quiet and thought for a moment. He knew this trip would end, but he never thought about what would happen if he returned. Was he going to face his parents? Start a new life? The thought of it sounded really nice, but Marron was right, he wasn't ready.
"Okay, thanks Marron."
"No problem." Marron smiled.
"Hey, it's a little over 9:30, you still want to go to the coffee shop and talk some more?"
"No, I'm actually sick of talking, I think I'll go develop all my film." Trunks finally noticed that Marron had her camera bag with her.
"Um.okay, I'll see you later then."
"See you at the hotel Trunks."
"Bye Marron." Marron waved and smiled at Trunks as she began walking off, which left Trunks in such a lighter mood.
A/N: Finally! I finished this chapter! It took me forever to get this out! Thanks to everyone who reviewed! 100+ reviews! I'm so happy! You guys are so cool! I'll thank individuals later, I just wanted to get this thing out. But you all get G.S. Cookies and sunglasses! Such a shame summer is going to end soon. I start school in 10 days. Anyway, please review! I absolutely positively love reviews!