AN: Sorry its taken me so long to update but I had a bit of writers block and I

couldn't decide what to do. Now I know where I'm going and how I'm going to

end, it will be in a few chapters. Hope you like it, thanks for the reviews!

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Pan awoke the next morning, eyes red and puffy from crying herself to sleep. She

sat up in bed and looked out the window. It was a beautiful clear sunny day. The

trees outside were swaying lightly with the breeze and the birds were chirping

happily. Pan hated that such a beautiful day had to be ruined by her sudden

departure. Her family would be devastated, Bra would be hurt, Lexi wouldn't

understand and Trunks would be victorious. 'Why should I run away? He should

be the one leaving! I have a life here!' she thought as she got out of bed and

made her way to the shower. Her thoughts continued to swirl around in her mind

as she let the warm water relax her tense muscles. She finished in the shower

and went back into her room wrapped in a towel, a defiant smirk on her face. She

had made her decision, now was not the time to run away, she had friends and

family more important than getting away from Trunks.

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Two months had passed since Z left and Pan had thrown herself into her work at

the dojo. Spending most of her time there or at home looking after Lexi. Uub had

taken the last month and a half off to spend time with Katie. They had both gone

on a holiday together, trying to get Katie's mind off of Marron's death and giving

Uub the chance to get to know who Katie had become over the time she had been

gone and vice versa. Bra and Goten had been spending more and more time

together, with Lexi, as a family. They were both finally completely happy with

their lives, neither of them noticing what was going on with Pan and Trunks.

Trunks had moved into an apartment closer to Pan's house, which pan didn't

know about and Bra had neglected to tell her. He had also thrown himself into his

work, never visiting friends or going out to clubs like he once did. They were both

completely miserable, but too stubborn to realise why or do anything about it.

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Bulma, Chichi and Videl had decided it was about time they threw a party for all

the Z gang. They hadn't caught up for a while, and the last time they did, wasn't

exactly a celebration. It was time everyone came together like they use to.

"You're right Videl, it is about time we had another Z gang party like the good old

days" Bulma exclaimed, smiling brightly at her younger friend. "How about we

have it this Saturday, that gives me a couple of days to get everything ready, and

you can send out the invitations, or just call everyone up and invite them" Bulma

finished, excitement evident in her voice and expression.

"Great idea! I've been waiting for an excuse to cook as much as I use to when

the boys lived at home" Chichi gushed, smiling happily as thoughts of what she

could cook ran through her mind.

"Yeah you're right Bulma, This is going to be great, just what my daughter and

your son needs to cheer up, they haven't been the same since Z left … hmm…"

Videl said, deep in thought. They all nodded their agreement and went on to

discuss ideas for the party.

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Pan stood at the door of the CC home, hearing voices and music inside, she knew

she was late and that getting in without being noticed was going to be a lot more

difficult than she first thought. It was the night of the Z gang party that Bulma,

Videl and Chichi organised. Pan had been coerced into going and Bra had actually

convinced her to wear a dress like all the other women attending would be.

She decided knocking was a bad idea, after all the door was most likely unlocked,

and if she knocked Bulma would answer, make a huge fuss about Pan being late

and then everyone would notice she was there, including Trunks. Someone she

wasn't ready to converse with right now. So she opened the door slowly, peeked

her head in, making sure no one was watching, she walked in and made her way

to where Bra was standing with Goten. Of course Goten was standing by the

snacks, which didn't bother Pan any. After all when was Pan not hungry. That was

another one of the many son traits that she had been born with. Goten saw her

approach and smiled brightly. He hadn't seen much of Pan lately and he was

beginning to worry about her. Trunks was also seen a lot less. The only time he

ever saw the both of them was at work or at one of these Z gang get-togethers,

which didn't happen often enough for Goten's liking.

Pan approached the happy couple, trying to look like she was happy to be there.

They both seemed to buy it as she came over and hugged Goten, then Bra.

"Hey you two! Having fun? Think anyone noticed how late I am?" She said,

faking a small laugh.

"Probably not! What took you so long anyway? Having second thoughts about

wearing a dress no doubt" Bra said chuckling light heartedly "Which by the way

looks stunning Pan" Bra gushed, hugging her long time friend again.

"Whoa Bra, calm down, its just a dress, what's got you so happy anyway?" Pan

asked curiously.

"Oh you'll see soon enough" Bra asked, looking at Goten knowingly, he just

grinned in response. Pan looked suspiciously at the both of them, then a thought

popped into her mind. 'Oh my kami, they're not engaged are they' she thought

looking at Bra's hand. 'Ok maybe not, I don't see a ring' she thought then decided

she'd find out soon anyway. Pan grabbed a drink, skulled it, and sat down in a

quiet corner of the room, where Vegeta was standing. At least she knew he

wasn't going to hassle her about current events in her life. 'Vegeta is the safest

choice to sit by' she thought with the first real smile of the night. Vegeta stood

casually, leaning against the wall next to Pan's seat, smirking his usual 'Don't

even think about talking to me' smirk. Pan looked up at him and smiled weakly.

"Having fun Vegeta?" she asked knowingly.

"About as much 'fun' as your having" he stated flatly, then handed Pan a flask

with some sort of alcohol in it. She took a swig and noticed that the overpowering

and disgusting taste was whiskey. He smirked at her disgusted expression and

then looked shocked as she took another swig and handed it back. "Thanks I

needed that," she said before the sound of metal hitting glass was heard

throughout the room.

"Attention everyone, attention, Uub here has an announcement to make" Bulma

said as everyone turned to look at Uub and Katie standing together, smiling

brightly.

"Uh… Thanks Bulma" Uub said nervously before continuing "As you all know Katie

and I have been dating for a while, and we dated before she left for America…

well… uh…"Uub stuttered nervously, looking around the room then locking eyes

with Pan and smiling. "Uub has asked me to marry him and I've accepted" Katie

finished excitedly. They smiled at each other and kissed while everyone cheered

and said their congratulations, apart from Vegeta and Pan. They just stood and

stared coldly at the two of them. 'I can't believe they didn't tell me, why would

they tell Bra and Goten before me' was Pan's last thought before she left the

room and went out the front door, sitting down on the front step.

Pan sat and cried. She wasn't sure why she was crying. All she knew was she had

an overwhelming feeling of hurt and loneliness. She hugged her knees and cried.

A feeling of déjà vu hit her as she had a memory.

**Flashback**

Pan fled from the gym where the spring formal was being held, crying her eyes

out. She wasn't sure where to go and she didn't want her parents to see her like

this so she flew to the CC house. She sat on the front step hugging her knees,

and wondering what she did wrong. Her eyes were red and puffy and yet she was

still crying, she couldn't seem to stop the pain. They had been so cruel to her.

Her first ever boyfriend, that she had been with for so long had broken up with

her and then announced to everyone that she was frigid and that he was dating

her best friend, Lauren, now. Pan was heartbroken and embarrassed. So there

she sat on the front steps of the CC home sobbing quietly. She looked up

suddenly to see, a concerned looking, Trunks watching her intently.

"What did he do?!!" he stated angrily, hating the fact that someone made his best

friend cry. She sat in silence, not saying anything. Trunks followed suit, thinking

she would talk if she needed to. He sat down next to her and let her rest her

head on his shoulder. After a few silent minutes she spoke.

"He said… these awful things… Lauren… laughed…he broke… up with me…

everyone laughed… he doesn't want me… he wants her… he said I was…." She

whispered between sobs.

"He said you were what Panny?" Trunks asked curiously, ready to kill the bastard.

"He said I was… frigid" she finished, fresh tears falling from her eyes and soaking

Trunks' shirt. Trunks ki rose rapidly and he looked ready to kill. He was also

relieved that the baka hadn't been able to get Pan into bed. Pan continued crying

and Trunks decided it would be better to stay and comfort her. So there they sat,

Pan crying her eyes out and Trunks running his hand through her hair, trying to

comfort her.

Pan whispering something to herself over and over again broke the silence.

"What's wrong with me?"

Trunks heard this and decided to answer her, even if she wasn't talking to him.

He lifted her chin to look him in the eyes and looked seriously at her. He kissed

her on the forehead and whispered in her ear. "There is absolutely nothing wrong

with you Panny, you are perfect, and he is a baka for not seeing that" This made

Pan smile and dry her eyes.

"Thank you Trunks" she said and laid her head in his lap, looking up at him and

closed her eyes. Trunks smiled and stroked her hair, taking in every detail of her

beautiful face.

**End flashback**

Pan was lost in thought as Trunks came and sat down next to her. She looked at

him, and forgetting she was ever angry with him she leaned her head against his

shoulder and cried. She cried because Z was gone, she cried because she felt like

she was losing her friends and she cried because she felt alone. Trunks held her

in his arms and let her cry; he knew she wasn't ready to talk. He was enjoying

the feeling of having her in his arms when he too got a feeling of déjà vu as a

memory came to him.

**Flashback**

Trunks was sitting in his room watching TV when he felt Pan's ki rise dramatically.

He was going to go to her when he remembered who she was with and what the

rise in ki could mean. He hated the thought of Pan having sex with that baka, he

wasn't sure why but he didn't like that guy. Trunks fell asleep thinking about Pan.

A few minutes later Trunks heard sobbing coming from the front step, luckily his

room was the only one close to the front door. Everyone else's was on the other

side of the house. He quickly got dressed and went outside. There was Pan, all

dressed up, she looked absolutely stunning. That's when he noticed her make up

was all smudged and her eyes were puffy. 'That bastard better not have touched

her!' he thought angrily and walked over to Pan. He stood watching her until she

noticed him.

He sat down next to her and she leaned on his shoulder, crying. She told him

what was making her cry and he was just about ready to kill the prick.

So there they sat, Pan crying her eyes out and Trunks running his hand through

her hair, trying to comfort her.

Pan whispering something to herself over and over again broke the silence.

"What's wrong with me?"

Trunks looked at her intently, not quite taking in what she was saying. 'What's

wrong with Panny? Why would she think something was wrong with her? DUH!

Trunks… kami I'm an idiot' he thought before answering her. He lifted her chin

up, making her look at him. 'She's beautiful, what I wouldn't do to kiss those lips

right now, but that would be taking advantage' he thought before kissing her on

the forehead and whispering something sweet in her ear. He knew that would

cheer her up and he knew it had when she smiled at him and laid her head in his

lap, looking up at him. He stroked her hair and she closed her eyes.

**End flashback**

So once again there they both sat, in silence, taking comfort in each other's

arms. Pan had cried her last tears and decided she had no reason to be sad

anymore when she should be happy for her friends. So forgetting who exactly she

was sitting with she kissed his cheek, smiled and went inside.

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'Oh kami, that was Trunks, oh well, I don't have the energy to worry about that

right now' she thought before going to find Uub and Katie. Bulma came over and

grabbed Pan's arm, pulling her aside, out of earshot. "I found this next to the bed

where you stayed when you were unconscious, the day Z left, I think he left it for

you but I haven't opened it" Bulma said, handing Pan a velvet box. Bulma waited

for Pan to open it, although she already knew what was inside because she

couldn't handle not opening it and reading the note inside. Pan stuffed it into her

handbag and went in search of Katie. "Thanks Bulma" she called over her

shoulder. 'I'll see what it is later' she thought.

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She found Katie sitting with Bra, looking like she was about to cry. She rushed

over and kneeled in front of Katie. "What's wrong Kat, I was just about to come

and say congrats," she said, looking concerned.

"Oh Pan, you're not mad?" Katie asked, on the verge of crying. Pan hugged Katie

tightly. "Of course not girl! I'm so happy for you!" she said, and this time

everyone could see she was truthfully happy for her good friend. Bra decided to

get in on the group hug so she wrapped her arms around the both of them and all

three of them laughed like they were back in high school. When they all pulled

away Katie looked at Pan seriously. "Umm… Pan I'm really sorry I didn't tell you

earlier I just wanted everyone to know I was engaged before I ask you this… Will

you be my maid of honour?" Katie asked hopefully. Pan's eyes widened in shock

"Of course! I'd love that!" Pan stated, hugging Katie again. She was truly happy

for her two good friends. 'I've got to talk to Uub' Pan thought before sneaking

away when Chichi and Bulma ambushed Katie about wedding plans.

She eyed Uub standing in a corner by himself looking pretty down. She walked

over and stood in front of him, looking coldly at him.

"Uh… Pan… I'm sorry… I didn't… mean to… I mean… I didn't know…" He stuttered

nervously. Pan burst out laughing and hugged Uub tightly. "You baka, did you

think I was mad too? Of course not! I'm so happy for you! Just don't let your wife

to be make me wear a big fluffy pink dress! ARGH the horror!" she stated,

making Uub crack up laughing. She hated to see her friends down and now they

were both happy and so was she.

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Trunks came inside after a while of thinking about what just happened with Pan.

Had she finally forgiven him? Or was she just not thinking straight? He had to find

out so he decided to find her and have a chat. He missed her a lot, just spending

time with her. He could handle just being friends if it meant he wouldn't lose her

forever. It broke his heart in two when Videl told him Pan was going to leave.

Then when he found out she hadn't he was relieved but still she wouldn't talk to

him.

Trunks made his way inside and found Pan talking with Uub. He walked over and

asked her if he could talk to her for a minute. She just nodded and followed him

into the kitchen.

"So what's up?" Pan asked once they were in the kitchen.

"Well I wanted to know what's going on with us?" he asked, curiously.

"I don't have the energy to hate you anymore Trunks, we were friends… I miss

that," she stated, a small smile playing on her lips.

"Why don't we start over then, we could at least be civil to each other when we

see one another, see where things go from there" He said, smirking playfully.

They laughed just like old times and agreed to at least talk if they bump into one

another. Finally things were looking up for the once good friends.

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AN: I hope you enjoyed this chapter; I tried to make it a little interesting. I

promise I won't drag this on for much longer. Just a few more chapters. Please

review. Thanks.

C town Chica: Thanks so much for the compliment about my fight scene, I was

worried it was really crap. Thanks for the review.

Ladybugg: Thanks to you too for saying you liked my fight scene. I really love

that song too and I was listening to it while writing that chapter so I thought I'd

put in there somewhere. Hehe Thanks for reviewing! Thanks so much for adding

me to your fav stories list. that made my day!

The Teenage Hybrid: Thanks for reviewing, I'm sorry about the Trunks torture

(can u tell I'm lying? Hehe) But it will stop soon and there will be a Lemon,

maybe even two, but I will probably need your help with that. I don't know why

but I find it kind of embarrassing to write lemons lol Oh well. Oh and update

Numb soon, I can't wait!

V son Saiyan: you're right this is an angst fic but it's also romance, so I guess I

should probably get to the romance part hehe. Thanks for the review.

Cute_kitty2: You are a little insane (which is fun to read), but thanks so much for

the review! I REALLY appreciate it!

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Skye atreides: Ok I'll torture him a little more. Mwahahaha (couldn't help myself)

JORI: Don't worry I won't get bored and I WILL finish this fic! I promise!

Fujiko: I know u want me to end it in 2 but I'm thinking more like 4 chapters! But

no more than that! Hopefully! Thanks for the review!

Tinkerbellstar: I'm glad you've enjoyed the torture lol thanks so much for

reviewing! Hope you had a great Christmas!

SSJ Marik: Honestly, I wasn't going to Make Pan end up with Trunks but I knew

I'd have some pt fans after me if I didn't so I am. But I'm still making it hard for

Trunks, if that's any consolation. Thanks for reviewing.

Sweet-onna: I really appreciated what you wrote in your review! It really lifted

my spirits! Thank you so much for reviewing, I hope you liked this chapter! I was

thinking about making Pan go after Z, I was even going to make two different

endings, but no one else seemed to want that so I'll just put Trunks out of his

misery. (I really liked Z though *sigh*)