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The next day wasn't much different from the first. Marron awoke to find Paresu had called three times. When Marron called the heartbroken girl back, she explained that Goten was coming over this evening and would be staying with her. Paresu was a bit jealous, so Marron had to assure her they were only friends and would never be anything more.
"Well, should I come over and talk to him?" offered Paresu. Marron bit her red nail nervously as she became deep in thought. "No, I think I'd just let him think awhile. Let me talk to him first and then we'll talk about you to seeing each other again, ok?" Paresu took only a second to think over. "Oh okay. That's fine. Well, call me when you find something out...sorry about all this." Marron smiled fondly, "It's fine Paresu." Paresu replied defiantly.
"Uh uhh. It seems like I'm just using you to get threw to Goten."
Marron shrugged. She was desperate right now since what she had thought to be her friends, hadn't called in two weeks.
"I understand that you like him, that's all." There wasn't enough time to finish because Paresu was on the line again.
"No Marron. I do like you! I just always thought Bura was my best friend but she won't return my calls! And I've always...well to be honest, been intimidated because your so close to the guys."
Marron blushed. The beautiful Paresu was intimidated by ordinary ol' Marron??
"Well, I uh...Paresu, I...Gosh, no one's ever put it that way!" Paresu giggled on the other end. "It's okay, Marron. It's a compliment, you say thank you and carry on with the conversation." Marron laughed.
"Okay, thank you, Paresu."
Paresu giggled as she put on a fake, British accent. "Why you are very welcome dear." Marron laughed again and soon the two were wrapped up in a conversation of school and how it would be next year.
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By noon Marron and Paresu had been talking for a whole two hours. It wasn't until Juuhachigou came up and tapped lightly on Marron's door that she got off. "Honey, the Sons are here." Marron choked suddenly on her soda and began to laugh and cough at the same time. "Mar? You okay?" Marron nodded and explained in only two breaths, "GotenisheregottagoParesu, ::cough, cough:: Bye." Paresu contained her giggles as she laughed a weak goodbye.
Marron stepped into her bathroom as she resumed breathing. Juuhachigou simply smiled, as her arms firmly crossed over her chest. Marron let the cool water splash against her face as she rose up. She looked at her mother's youthful reflection. "Don't say a word." Juuhachigou threw her hands up in defense. "I didn't say anything to begin with." Marron reapplied her make-up and shook her head. "You are always sneaking up on me! You do that to me because Dad nearly knocked you out last time you did it to him!"
Juuhachigou replayed the humorous memory in her mind. It had been about two months ago, just a little after Krillin's birthday. Krillin had been so jumpy because he hadn't been sleeping well. Juuhachigou had tickled his sides and he swung around and popped her in the eye.
Marron smiled and hugged her mom before fleeting downstairs.
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Marron smiled politely as the adults talked of earlier days. Juuhachigou, Marron and Goten could only nod as the three laughed at mistakes and mishaps. Goten elbowed Marron and jerked his head to the side. Marron frowned and Juuhachigou nodded to them. Quickly, the two retreated to the beach.
Marron leaned back on her towel as the gentle rays hit her
lightly tanned skin. She tilted her head back and let out a heavy sigh,
catching Goten's attention.
"What's wrong Marron?" The blonde smiled slightly. Goten had never
called her Mar, it was always Marron. She turned to him, looking at him over
the tops of her pink sunshades. "I've been meaning to talk to you."
Goten frowned, leaning on his elbows. Marron sighed. "Why did you dump
Paresu?" Goten ran a hand threw his wild, raven locks. Letting out a small
groan he turned to her. "It's a long story." Marron eyed him
carefully, her left brow perked in question.
Goten turned to her and was surprised by her quizzical look. "What?!"
Marron sighed. "Goten, we've known each since what, forever?" Goten
nodded, secretly adding up the years. 'Two plus eight is, no wait...oh, she's
talking again.' Marron smiled, "Well then we both know that I have tons of
time on my hands out here-"
"Yeah but-"
"And we know sooner or later I can weasel it outta you..."
"But-"
"AAAAAANNND if none of those work I can always go ask Trunks because he
can read you like a book!" Goten frowned in frustration and shook his
head. Marron propped out her bottom lip in a fake pout. Goten gave her a
sideways glance but quickly became interested in a crab walking by.
"It's not gonna work, Marron." The blonde crawled over to him and bat her dark lashes at him, her eyes looking larger than ever. Goten looked at her and shook his head. Marron let out a defeated grunt. That always worked on Goten...that meant something bad was bugging the demi-Saiyan. She stood up, hands on her hips and kicked a bit of sand on his lap. "Tell me." Goten shook his head, now holding the crab.
She kicked more sand onto his blue trunks and repeated, "Tell me." Goten looked up at her, ignoring the crab. "Why?" Marron crossed her arms across her chest and glared. "Ask me no questions and I'll tell you no lies." Goten rolled his eyes, drawing his attention back to the crab, now resting on his wrist as he stroked the back of it with his free hand. Marron kicked sand again, this time accidentally hitting the crab. This caused the crab to latch onto Goten's hovering fingers, thus causing the mighty Super Saiyan to leap up, shaking his hand wildly yelling at the top of his lungs. "Lemme go!!"
Marron shook her head and walked over to the dancing teen. She gently took his hand, cooing the whole time. "Hush," she whispered a bit sternly. She then slowly propped the crabs pinchers open, then set the irritated creature softly on the ground.
Marron looked from Goten's bloody finger to his embarrassed face. "Of all people," she laughed, "I always could see you dancing with a crab." Goten glared as Marron continued to laugh. He then lifted his bloody hand up to her face. Marron cringed. "Get that away from me." Goten shook his head. "You caused it!" Marron let out a little shriek as he began to chase her down the beach, her laughter filtering threw the crashing waves.
Chi Chi stormed outside, hands on hips. "Son Goten! Quit chasing that poor girl!" Goten immediately stopped as Marron turned in confusion. Then seeing the fuming woman at her door realized their short lived fun was over. She walked over to Goten and took his bloody hand. "We should clean this up," she breathed, happy that she had trained her lungs so many times.
Goten nodded, his face apologizing for his mother. Marron smiled, "It's okay." He smiled the Son trademark grin and followed her inside.
Marron sighed as she wrapped Goten's swollen finger. "How did you learn to open a crabs thingies like that?" Marron giggled, "Pinchers?" Goten snapped his fingers. "That's it." She continued to laugh then let go of his bandaged finger. "My dad did, when I was real little. I was playing on the beach with Puar I think and we got too close to a crab and I did the exact same you did," she explained gesturing to his finger. "After my dad caught me and calmed me down he showed me this little trick you do right behind their first joints. Just like that," she snapped. "They popped open and I had a swollen finger for about three days then it went away. Never thought I'd have to use it on you though." Goten laughed, shaking his head.
Marron sipped her lemon tea then let out a sigh. "Now...can you please tell me what happened between you and Paresu? She's such a sweet girl and I thought you liked her?" Goten nodded, studying his finger. "I did...well still do, but I...I don't know." Marron frowned. "She said that she was moving too fast for you?" Goten nodded. "I've never felt like this for a girl, Marron!"
Marron was almost shocked as his eyes lit up. "I mean, she's so smart and funny and she's so sweet. She's one of the prettiest girls I know and she's...she's just perfect." Marron let out a content sigh, leaning on her right hand. "Why then?" Goten looked up, that sparkle slowly diminishing. "BecauseTrunkssaidthatwewouldn't.....murfmakmdurm." Marron frowned. "Trunks said that you wouldn't what?" Goten gulped. "Trunks said that we wouldn't make a murfmnana."
Marron jerked his head to meet her eyes. "What that you didn't make a good couple??" Goten nodded. "Yeah and he said I was changing, that I was whipped. He said that I was just gonna get hurt." Marron glared. "When did he say this?" Goten gulped again. "Monday morning." Marron's eyes shot up. "It's only Wednesday, Goten!" The youngest Son boy nodded. "I know, I know! I just panicked!"
Marron let out a heated sigh before she picked up the phone and handed it to Goten. "Call her...I know you like her, and whether Trunks likes it or not, yes Goten, your gonna change because...well you want to know what I think?" Goten looked up hopefully and nodded quickly. Marron smiled sweetly. "I think you love her, Son Goten." Goten grinned widely, his ears and cheeks turning a deep crimson.
"Well, ahh, I uhh, are ya....are ya sure?" Marron nodded as she stood up, leaving the phone beside him. "Yep." Goten smiled and eagerly punched Paresu's number.
A/N: Well, I know it seems like this is going to be a MG fic but it's not, you'll just have to wait a few more chapters, okay? Please review! :P