Episode 09: Placing A Dream To A Reality
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"PAN!"
Bra: I noticed my best friend coming out of her classroom. Motioning my hand to come over to where I was standing. Once she saw me she came strolling over. We began talking non-sense on our way outside getting ready to leave for home
"So where'd your Uncle Goten go with Paris today?"
"I don't know, he was already gone when you picked me up. I don't see why though he should've been asleep still."
"Why?"
"Oh, last night I heard him coming in late. So when he went to check on me before he went to bed I asked him where he went and he said he was helping Marron pack up her room because she's moving."
"Moving? Where is she moving? Why didn't anyone tell me this?"
"I thought Trunks told you already"
"No, where is she moving?"
"Don't worry it's not far. She's living in West City like you, just in an apartment I don't know where though."
"Oh ok."
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Marron: A doorbell rang through out the apartment. I placed the spatula down. Before I opened the door I fixed my ponytails, made sure my bangs were nicely out, and cleared my throat
"Hey there, Mr. Capsule Corp. or um should I say Mr. I-ditched-work-because-I-don't-feel-like-going-President-of-Capsule-Corp."
"Ok fine I'll go to work" he turned around and before taking a second step I grabed his arm
"I'm just kidding come on in."
"So what're you doing?"
"Cooking. It's almost done. I was cleaning up my room while I waited for the pancakes to cook. Come on I'll show you what's left"
Trunks: We entered her room. It scared me a bit as I took notice almost everything was gone except for her mattress which was on its side against the wall just like my dream
"Geez, you guys work fast it's so empty! What could you be cleaning in here, it's so empty there's nothing TO clean"
"I was cleaning the floor, I had to put my bed up for that" she began to pull the bed down placing it on the floor
"I'll be back, I have to check the pancakes you just lay there for a bit. I won't take long"
"Ok"
She left and I did as she said and laid down spreading my arms and legs in relaxation as I let out a sigh This is so weird, why is everything happening in similarity to my dream? Everything seems to be going as planned, but…she told me she didn't feel any different about me, or was she lying to me just as I did to her?
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"So why is she moving?"
"Her parents got her the apartment for her birthday present and wanted to help her set it up so she could use it the day of her birthday and present it to everyone."
"Oh ok. At least she'll be closer now"
"Yeah, so what are you giving her for her birthday?"
"I don't know. I saw a top 2 days ago that would look really cute on her, but my brother was in a rush and I couldn't pick it up. How about you?"
"I don't know either."
"Well how about we stop by the mall right now and look for something."
"Sure! Hey so what's your brother getting her?"
"Um, actually I can't say."
"Why not?"
"It's a secret I'm helping him with it. I'm not supposed to say anything."
"I can keep a secret"
"Don't worry about it. It'll eventually be exposed once it's Marron's birthday."
"Ok... Does he like her, like as in more than a friend like her?"
"I don't know, he doesn't really talk about her in that kind of way."
"And in what way does he talk about her?"
"Like anyone else, nothing different, just like I'm talking to you right now."
"So no attachment whatsoever?"
"Not that I'm aware of. He just really likes her as a friend I guess."
"Oh…"
"Why are you jealous Pan? Huh?"
"Shut up."
"I know you like him, you can't deny that. You TOLD me you did.'
"You're just like your brother all you do is tease me. That part of you must be from your father."
"You know we only do it out of love. You're like our little sister."
"And that part must be from your mom, besides I find him cute, that's it! I don't like him in that kind of way besides I know nothing's going to happen. I can tell he likes Marron anyway."
"How?"
"Ever since she got back all he's been doing is hanging out with her. The only time I see him is when you guys pick me up. Even when I come over after class he's still isn't home."
"I guess so, I never really looked at it like that. Hmm, I guess time'll tell."
"Yeah… I'm so glad we only had one class today, now there's time for us to pick out a present!"
"Yup."
"Hey so after the mall do you think we can stop by Grandpa Roshi's so we can talk to Marron and see her new apartment?"
"Sure. Maybe we can find out if she likes him too. OR maybe they're already dating."
"Maybe, oh but can we stop by my house before we go to the mall. I need to get some money from my dad."
"Ok, maybe Goten will be home this time."
"Yeah, we can ask him what Marron would want since he's known her longer than we have."
They continued talking about the perfect present they could get for Marron as they made their way to the mall.
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"So that's why I'm moving"
Trunks: I nodded as I continued stuffing my face with the strawberry pancakes she made. Which might I add are heaven to my taste buds!
"So I take it you enjoy the food?"
Swallowing the last bite "Yes, it's great! I should come over more often if you're going to keep cooking like this"
I noticed Marron blushed with a small laughter in her voice "That would be a whole lot of cooking, but hey what can I say you're a saiya-jin who needs his food."
I stretched my arms after I finished "You know you'd make a good wife for one lucky man one day!"
Well would you look at that, I made her blush once again "Trunks, you're such a goof sometimes."
"Maybe that lucky man could be me huh Marron?"
I said sarcastically as I smiled
She rolled her eyes and smiled picking up the plates and making her way to the sink "You could only wish Trunks, just keep on dreaming."
"I'm going to put the mattress in the truck ok, so when you're done just meet me out there ok."
"Sure"
Marron: As soon as I heard him shut the door with only 10 more dishes to go I quietly talked to myself
"You marry me, right. He didn't even bother to offer to help me with the dishes. Even if he did, he'd probably start messing with me again and start playing around."
Then I began daydreaming of Trunks actually helping me wash the dishes…it lasted about 2 min or was it 5? I don't remember but the next thing I knew Trunks was standing next to me.
"MARRON!"
"Oh sorry, what?"
"You're letting the water run" He turned it off "What's wrong with you"
"Huh?"
I looked down at the sink, and there weren't anymore dishes
"Where'd all the dishes go?"
"I cleaned them up for you didn't you know?"
"What?"
"You soaped them all and I helped you wash them. Except you were really quiet, practically zoned out or something."
"I was?"
"Yeah, anyway come on let's go. Your mattress is in the truck, I want to go see your apartment." He grabbed my hand and headed to the truck.
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Trunks made his way in while I stared off at the city thinking. I can't believe it my own place finally. I smelt the fresh air around me. West City, too bad I won't be by the beach everyday now. I smiled it was beautiful, and the fact that I have my own place was another thing because I didn't even have to pay for it…well I do now. But at least I'll be living by Trunks everyday instead
"Nice place, you guys move really fast for one day."
Trunks stood beside me
"Huh?"
"It's really nice in there, except for your room, you guys must've been working really late to do all that."
What's he talking about? I walked inside followed by Trunks and noticed there was furniture in my apartment already! Well all the basics at least, the living room was the first room I walked into, a tan couch with a glass coffee table in front of it with a TV in front. I was stunned in surprise there was furniture in my apartment! I ran to my kitchen, which had a round dinning table for 4, a white refrigerator (with basic foods and drinks), a set of pots, pans, plates, bowls, silverware, and cookware. Mom, Dad, thank you so much! I have no idea how to repay you for EVERYTHING! I love my parents! I'll have to call them right away and tell them thank you!
"Hey Marron I think this is for you" he handed me a note "I found it on the refrigerator."
I opened it up and read it aloud for both Trunks and I
Marron,
How do you like it? I hope you like everything we got you. I picked up the food for your refrigerator, although you have to do the shopping for your snacks. We didn't have enough money for everything you know. =) We left you to do your room, set it up the way you like. I hope you survive out here on your own, if you ever need anything remember home isn't that far away. We'll call you later once we catch some sleep.
We love you,
Mom & Dad
I turned the paper over to find another note:
Pigtails-
Hey I can't just leave here and not let you know I helped out! I had to wake up extra early for this. I'm extremely tired now, well with only 2 hours of sleep, OF COURSE I'M TIRED! But hey if this makes you happy then I'm all for it! I just hope you like everything. Your room is all yours though; I did enough as it is. So enjoy! Thank you for last night too by the way.
Love ya,
Goten
"What's he mean by 'thank you for last night'?"
"Oh, well he came by last night on his way home after his date with Paris because he wanted to talk to me about something."
"What?"
"Um, let's not worry about it right now. It's nothing."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes, and it's not my business to tell you anyway. Goten will tell you if he needs to."
"Is it about Paris?"
"Like I said don't worry about it. He's not our main concern right now. He's fine plus he's asleep anyway by now so there'd be no point if we can't talk to him right now."
He just nodded his head and moved on "Wow so they got up really early to do all this?"
"I guess so, both my dad and Goten didn't sleep till about 5 in the morning. Goten says he only had 2 hours of sleep so that means he woke up at 7 to finish all this. It's 1 right now."
"Well I guess there's nothing left for you to do but your room then."
"Yup, so want to help me out?"
"That's why I'm here."
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"Here, that's all I'm giving you today. If you need more ask your mom or your uncle and I'll pay him back ok."
"Thank you dad." She gave Gohan a hug "Is Uncle Goten even here?"
"Yes, I saw him come in less than an hour ago. He seems really tired though so he might be sleeping."
"Ok I'll go check myself."
"Don't wake him up unless you need to ok?"
Bra: Pan nodded to her father as we walked down the hall to his room…there he was asleep. Why is it every time I see him, he's asleep? Why can't he just be awake for once?
"Are you going to wake him up?" I whispered
"I do need more money and mom's doing laundry so I don't want to ask her. She's kind of a grouch on laundry day because she's so busy and all."
"So then wake him."
Both continued to whisper
"No you wake him" Determined as she was she pushed me toward the bed
"He's your uncle you wake him" I grabbed Pan and pulled her next to me
"If he sees me waking him up he's just going to ignore me and go back to bed. You do it"
She pushed me making me almost fall on the bed. Then I realized the last time I tried waking him.
"I can't do it."
"Why not? You 2 are really good friends almost as close as you and me."
"But I don't want to."
"What's so wrong about you waking him up?"
"I just don't. Why can't you?"
"I told you he's just going to ignore me and go back to sleep. At least when he sees you he'll wake up."
"Uh, But I can't."
"Why not?"
"Because the last time I did I…." I stopped myself before I could finish
"Last time what? What happened?"
"Nothing. I just don't want to wake him up."
"Bra, please tell me. We're best friends and that means we should be able to tell each other just about everything."
"No."
"Please there isn't anything we don't already know about each other. Plus I won't tell anyone I promise. Please?"
"Ok, ok. Just be quiet I don't want him to wake up and hear me."
"Mmhmm, thank you. So what?"
"So he fell asleep in my brothers' room. I was working and fell asleep…"
I can't believe I have to tell her like this! I couldn't go back now, if I didn't tell her she'd keep pressuring me to wake him up! I continued very quietly whispering in Pan's ear trying to summarize as fast as I could in case Goten woke up.
"That's all?"
"Well, yeah."
"Bra it's not that big-a-deal. So you kissed him but it wasn't intentionally. He was dreaming and you happened to be there when it happened."
"Yeah, but I still don't want to wake him."
"Come on please? Please? Please Bra? You don't have to kiss him this time just try waking him up any way you can."
"Fine, but you owe me after this."
"Sure, thank you."
I sat next to Goten and began shaking him telling him to wake up avoiding the whispering trick.
"It's no use let's just go. I'll lend you money don't worry about it my mom will just give me some later anyways."
"But I want to ask him what Marron wants."
"Pan, just we'll just call Trunks' cell phone and ask him. I just don't want to keep trying to wake him up if he won't wake up." Plus I don't want to kiss him in order for him to wake up again like last time
"Ok fine."