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Note: Slight mix up in the last chapter. Feelings of Stone is the title of chapter three, and won't be appearing until next time. *sweatdrop* This chapter's called Hidden Jealousy. Doesn't that just seem to be dripping with deviousness? Yes, it does. Hopefully, a screw up of this magnitude won't happen in the future, but it if does..we'll get it right eventually.
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A Viper Only Has Two Seats
Chapter 2: Hidden Jealousy
" So, everyone?" Kaori said happily, eyeing everyone in the car, as they drove down the road. "Where would you all like to go?"
After a few short, silent seconds, they answered.
"I don't care." Trunks said, a bit on the firm side.
As far away from Trunks as possible. Kaoru thought. He's really being a pain in the ass.
"Hello?..Earth to Kaoru?" Goten said as he waved his hand in front of her face.
"Uhh..what!?" she responded.
" Where do you want to go? Trunks and I don't care. It's up to you and Kaori." Kaoru sighed and thought for a moment.
I guess going out to eat would be nice. I KNOW Trunks wouldn't dissagree, since he's all about food and eating. Besides, he's got the cash.
"I guess out to eat. Is that ok with everyone?" She said.
Kaori knodded, Trunks growled, and Goten only smiled.
"So, I take that as a 'yes' Trunks?" Kaoru said as she patted his shoulder.
" Yup.." Trunks said as he turned around and smiled one of his fake angelic smiles.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Trunks pulled into a parking space and turned off the car. They sat in the parking lot of a very exquisite japanese restraunt.
"This place seems nice. Nakatos, I think?" Kaori said, eyeing the restraunt's title. " Let's go, you guys."
Everyone got out and shut their doors, allowing Trunks to lock them with the press of a button.
"And for you two.." Kaori said to Trunks and Kaoru as they were walking inside. "Behave yourselves.. I don't want to have to restrain you like children." she said playfully then winked.
" You heard her guys." Goten said as he winked backed at Kaori.
They all walked inside and waited to get seated. At once, a waiter arrived and they were seated in a booth by the window. Sitting down, they waited patiently for the waitress to come to the table.
"So, Kaori, what are you getting?" Kaoru ask as she kept her eye on the menu.
"Umm..I'm not quite sure, probably just a burger or something." Kaori replied as she laid down her menu.
Trunks and Goten didn't even bother to look at the menus due to the fact that they were gonna order the whole restaurant anyway.
"Well, I guess I will get the same." Kaoru said as she gave up on the menu as well. "The selection is to big for me to decide. So, I will just stick with something simple." she added.
Finally, after waiting for what seemed like forever, the waitress came to take there orders. Every one told her what they wanted and she slowly walked away.
"Hey, Goten? Why did you and Paris break up again?" Kaoru asked curiously, starting up another conversation.
"Well, it just wasn't working out.." Goten said."She was always really rude, anyway."
"Ohh..I see." Kaoru said as she winked at Goten."You've had your eye on another girl, haven't you?" She could plainly see that Goten was trying his hardest to hold back all of his blushing.
"Well..no..I.." Goten said, but couldn't think of anything else to say.
"Heh..I thought so. Don't try hiding anything from me, Goten! I know more than you think.." Kaoru said with a smirk.
Kaori was just listening in on the whole conversation, while Trunks still had an annoyed look on his face.
Hmm..I wonder who Goten's been thinking about? Whoever it is, I don't think he should be thinking about another relationship already! I mean, he just went through a major break-up, right? Kaori thought to herself.
"Well, let's just get off this subject. It's probably making Goten nervous..heh.." She said.
"Heh..Ok. Look! Our food's here! That's a surprise due to how much we actually ordered!" Kaoru said excitedly.
After their food got to the table, they quickly ate.
"Umm..one question. Who's gonna take care of the very high bill?" Kaori asked.
Everybody looked over at Trunks.
"Oh no!! Not this time!!..I hafta pay every time!" Trunks said in a distressed tone.
"But..you are the only one who actually has enough money to pay for all this. Look!!" Kaoru said holding the bill right up to Trunks' face.
"Grr..fine!! But this is it!!" Trunks said as he pulled out his wallet.
He walked up to the counter and handed the woman the bill. He payed, recieved his change, then walked out to the car where Kaoru, Kaori, and Goten were waiting. He opened the car door and got in.
"Thanks for paying, Trunks." Kaoru said with a smile.
Trunks started the car.
"It's fine. Since you all know that I had the cash to pay for such a large amount, I'll let it slide this time." He boasted as he pulled out of the parking lot.
There he goes again. Bragging like always. Even though he's totally egotistical, Trunks is a great guy. Besides, it's not entirely his fault. Vegetais his father, so the ego thing must be genetic. Kaoru thought as a devilish smile crossed her lips.
Vegeta and Trunks did have their father-son indentical strong points. The ego being number one.
"I'm sorry guys, but do we have to go home now?! It's only 12:30! Can't we go shopping or something? This is a vacation, right?" Kaori said in a whiny voice as they drove down the road.
" Y'know. I was thinking the same thing." Kaoru said. " A movie or something could be cool."
As they stopped at a red light, Trunks turned to the side.
" Well, don't ask me to pay for anything, because I'm broke from the resteraunt." he said flatly.
"Actually, Trunks." Kaori said with a smirk across her face. " The only reason why we made you pay was because your the one who ate the most! I don't care if your half-saiyan! Anyone who eats that much should pay for it!" she said rather bluntly.
"Exactly." Kaoru grinned. " So, don't complain, Trunks-chan, you ate more than anyone else. So, you had to pay." Trunks sighed.
"Ok, ok enough with the preaching. We'll go somewhere." he said in an exhausted tone.
" But where?" Kaori said as she looked at Goten.
" Uhh..the mall? They always have good shopping places at vacation areas." he said quickly.
Kaori looked at him, confused. " And you would know that..because??" she questioned suspiciously.
"It's a great place to pick up girls, of course." Goten replied with a smirk.
Kaori smiled tightly."Oh I see. That's nice." She then turned around and stared out the window.
'Just wasn't working out',eh Goten? Yeah, right! I bet the only reason why he broke off the relationship was because he probably wanted to patrol for more girls! Like on this vacation. Free as a bird dating whoever he wants and breaking up with them just as easily.
Kaori was jolted out of her thoughts.
" Hey! Kaori, turn on the radio. This silence bit is really getting to me." Kaoru said as she pointed to the machine.
" Oh..sure.." Kaori said.
She turned on the radio and cranked up the volume.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*
It didn't take long at all to get to the mall. When they arrived there, everyone got out of the car and walked to the two big glass doors that served as the main entrance.
"Wow, this place is huge!" Kaoru said with a smile.
"Gosh, I am sure to get something here!" Kaori added as she looked around at all the stores.
"Well, I am not a big shopping person, but I guess I can deal with it for a little while.." Trunks said.
" What are we waiting for? Onward ho to the chicks!!" Goten said as he spotted a group of girls by the door of GAP.
"Ohh no, you dont! We are gonna need some body to carry our bags!!" Kaori said as she grabbed Goten by the arm.
"Aww, c'mon! There getting away!" Goten said in a sad voice.
Yeah, there getting away all right. Good thing, too, or else I would hafta hurt them. Wait! What am I thinking?! This is Goten we are talking about! Not some major hottie that I have a crush on!? But, come to think of it, he does look rather cute today. Actually, he looks kinda cute everyday! ..heh.. Kaori thought, but soon shook the whole idea right off.
"Alright, lets go guys! To the stores!!" Kaori said as she ran off towards a nearby place.
"This is gonna be a looooonngg day.." Trunks sighed and said to himself as he followed his friends into the store.
They looked around the store for awhile. Kaoru and Kaori tried on just about everything in the store, until Kaoru saw the cutest outfit.
"Oh wow! This is aw-.....Ouch!!" Kaoru said as she realized that she was on the floor.
"Gomen-nasai!..I didn't see you!" said a voice that Kaoru didn't recognize.
The mysterious person helped her up.
"Oh..it's ok.." she said as she regained her balance. "Hey! I'm Kaoru." she said with a smile.
"Oh,hello! I'm Gavin..." the guy said as he introduced himself.
They shook hands.
"Like I said, I am really sorry for knocking you down."
"Don't worry, it's fine. I'm used to being pushed around. My friends do it all the time."
While they continued to talk, Kaori, Trunks, and Goten had been waiting for her outside the store.
" That's it! I'm going to find her. Rhis waiting is getting annoying.." Trunks said as he walked back inside to find Kaoru.
He looked everywhere.
"Oh, there she is." He said as he walked toward her.
Then he saw Gavin.
Who the hell is that!? Whoever he is, he better just walk away from her right now. Trunks thought to himself as he continued to walk towards Kaoru.
"Who the hell are you?!?" Trunks asked harshly, giving Gavin a glare as he approached.
"I..I'm Gavin.." he said as he stuttered.
"Kaoru,..is this your boyfriend?"
"Umm..no. Just a friend, but what is with you, Trunks? " Kaoru asked.
"We've been waiting for you out there forever!" He said in a firm tone.
"Oh! Ok, well, I'll talk to ya later, Gavin! Bye!" Kaoru said as she and Trunks walked away.
"You even know his name?!?" Trunks hissed.
"Well, we have been talking for awhile.."
"How long!?"
"Trunks, why do you care, anyway!? This morning, you were completely pissed at me, and now, you're questioning my every action!"
Before Trunks could respond, Kaori yelled out to them as they walked her way.
"Hey! What took you so long?"
" I was just talking to this guy. He was really nice!" Kaoru said excitedly, then added. " It was fun, until Trunks freaked out!"
"What are you talking about? I was only trying to get you to come on so we could go!" Trunks replied.
"Yeah, Trunks, I can believe that. You were jealous, weren't you? Am I right?" Kaori said right to Trunks face.
"WHAT?! No way! Not a chance. Kaoru is only my friend!" Trunks said defensively.
"Whatever, Trunks.." Kaori said as she winked at Kaoru.
"Well, that was interesting.." Kaori said as they walked into another store.
"Tell me about it." Kaoru said as a smile curled upon her lips.
What exactly was Trunks' problem anyway?! Geez...he's never acted like that before, and he sees me talk to guys all the time! Why was Gavin any different? If he didn't have anything to hide he wouldn't be so defensive.
Trunks seemed awfully quiet after that little quarrel. He and Goten stood over to the side while Kaori and Kaoru looked at clothes.
I wasn't jealous. No way! It's only Kaoru. The girl I've known forever. Were just friends..and nothing more. Trunks reassured himself as he gazed across the store.
"I'm going to go try this on. I'll be right back." Kaori said to Kaoru as she walked back into the dressing room.
Kaoru knodded and went back to confiscating the racks for good buys.
Kaori hummed a happy tune as she entered the changing room. Of course, it was small in there, but she didn't mind. She only had to change her clothes and that was it.
" Ok, now to get some honest opinions." Kaori said as she zipped up the back of the dress and walked out to the hall and into the open.
" What'd you think guys?" She said as she turned the corner to show everyone her dress.
A blue knee-length dress that came just above her kneecap. It had mini-straps and a white lace that rimmed the bottom.
"Looks good, K-chan." Kaoru said as she smiled. " Maybe you should buy it."
"You really thinks so? I don't think it looks that good on me.."
"Oh, please! It looks great! I'm not going to lie to you." Kaoru said as she went back to looking.
" Ok, time to get a man's opinion." Kaori said sneakily as she walked around looking for Goten.
After a few minutes she found him.
" Hey Goten." she said as she tapped his shoulder.
He turned around.
"What'd you think?" she said as she twirled around.
Goten looked her up and down and smiled. "It looks cute on you." was all he said.
Kaori kept a smile on her face."Thanks Goten. Do you think I should get it?"
He didn't even respond.
Kaori gritted her teeth and stood on her tip-toes, looking over his shoulder.
He was chatting away with one of the workers. She was as tall as Kaori, had blonde hair, blue eyes, and a british accent.
So it looks cute? I bet. Not as cute as that blonde-haired bitch your talking to. Kaori thought furiously as she walked away in a huff.
" So, what did Goten think?" Kaoru said as she walked back over.
" Oh..I dunno. He seems to think that ms. "Call me later. I get off at 8:00" is pretty cute." Kaori answered dryly.
Kaoru was silent for a moment. " I see. Well you know Goten, always flirting." She laughed.
Kaori frowned inwardly.
Flirting with everyone but me...
She walked back to the dressing room, put back on her clothes, and rushed out. The whole time, Trunks was leaning against the wall as they looked at, and tried on, clothes. He was on the verge of falling asleep.
" Ok. C'mon Trunks! Were leaving." Kaoru said as she handed him another bag to add the others.
" Thank you, God!" He said exasperatedly as he followed Kaoru out of the store.
Kaori walked up behind Goten. " Hey, Goten.." She said rather, tighter, firmer, and ruder than usual.
" Uh..Yeah?" He said in a can't-you-see-I'm-busy type of tone.
" Were leaving."
"Ok, I'll be there in a minute. I just have to take care of something."
Kaori looked around Goten, focusing on the blonde that he had been talking to. " No.. I think Trunks and Kaoru said we were leaving...NOW. Sorry. " Kaori said as she started to drag him away.
" But I have to take care of this!"
" No, you don't. There are plenty of other girls for you to talk to. I think you can let this young lady get back to work. You don't want to get her fired now do you?" Kaori clenched her teeth and pulled Goten's arm again.
He sighed.
"Fine! Fine!" he said in a rather annoyed tone. " Bye Angela. It seems my friend is being rather rude at the moment. I'll catch you later." he said as he winked and handed her a slip of paper.
"Ok! Bye...Goten." the girl said sweetly as she gripped the paper.
Kaori walked away with disgust with Goten close behind.
"Oh Goten. Would you like to come over for tea later? It would be a jolly good time " Shei spat to herself as she imitated the worker.
Rolling her eyes, she walked over to Trunks and Kaoru who were sitting on a bench.
"Sorry. Goten was checking out the... merchandise." Kaori said tightly as Goten walked up.
" Hot as ever." he said, then slapped Trunks a high-five.
Kaoru coughed. " Oh please. C'mon it's getting late let's go already." she said as they all stood up.
"What time is it,Trunks?" Kaoru said. " About 4:30. Still want to shop?" he replied.
" No way. I'm way too tired, my feet are killing me, and I've bought enough clothes to last me 10 years. I say we head back to the hotel." Kaoru whined.
" That's fine with me." Goten answered casually as they walked.
" Yeah, it's cool with me. Is it ok if I drive,Trunks?" Kaori said as they exited the mall.
" Yeah, sure." Trunks said as he handed her the keys.
They loaded all the packages into the car, settled in, and took off.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*
When they got back to the hotel, everybody changed into some more comfortable clothes. The girls put up there stuff, and flipped on the TV.
"Hmm..I wonder whats on. There's gotta be something." Kaoru said as she held the remote in her hand.
"I'm too tired to care. You worked us to death at the mall..." Trunks said.
" Does that mean your going to sleep already?! It's only 8:00!!" Kaoru said in a loud voice. "C'mon, stay up!!"
"We'd rather not. I already lost a really good date. I'm NOT losing my sleep!" Goten said as he plopped onto the bed.
"Goten!! I am sorry to bust your bubble, but I have had enough of you and all your 'chicks'!! Why don't you forget about them!!" Kaori yelled out to a half asleep Goten.
"What..?" Goten said in a dazed tone.
" Why can't you get your mind off of girls for just two seconds!! I mean, Trunks could practically have any girl he wanted, and he doesn't act nearly as bad as you do!!" Kaori yelled even louder than the first time.
"Why do you care anyway, Kaori!? What makes it your business if I happen to like girls?" Goten said defensively.
"Grr..It becomes my business when your flirting takes up my time!! We couldn't leave the mall til' you got done talking to that whore!!" Kaori said in a harsh tone.
"Hey!! She wasn't whore! Maybe a little under-dressed, but no whore!"
"Yeah, yeah. Whatever, Goten.."
"Kaori, we've dealt with this before, am I right? Yup! It's a fit of jealousy!" Kaoru said to her friend.
"What?! You think I'm jealous?! Yeah right!!" Kaori snorted.
" Well, that's what you said about Trunks-chan." Kaoru replied.
" That was different!! Trunks really was jealous! I, on the other hand, am NOT!!" Kaori said as she stomped away.
"Whatever you say K-chan..." Kaoru said to herself.
"Hey..Tru-..umm..never mind..." She began, but stopped when she saw that Trunks was sleeping. "Oh well..I guess he was tired.." Kaoru grabbed a blanket and covered him up with it, and then went to bed herself.
Kaori walked back into the room, just to see everybody asleep.
" Guess I can say 'bye' to staying up and watching TV." she said rather angrily as she went to bed as well.
~End Chapter.
Author's Note: Aren't they a lovely bunch? *dodges a shoe* This chapter was just filled to the brim with jealous squabbles, hence the name. The next chapter will be up in a jiffy. So, send in those reviews to help speed the story along. We hope you like it, so far! More soon..
Coming soon: Chapter Three: Feelings Of Stone. ( for real this time..)
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