Night Shadows- Chapter 3
By Tanyaneko
Disclaimer: The same one that's been up this whole story, oh, and the song is Let Me Love you by Da Buzz. I don't own that either. ^.^ Well, on with the fic!
A/N: I apologize if the plot seemed a bit slow at first, but thanks to those who read, and to everyone who reviewed. You're all so nice. J
"Why can't you tell me, Pan?" Trunks pleaded. "You have no idea how confused I am. Please, Pan, just tell me!"
But the black-haired woman just continued to smile as she walked over to her cd player. Her hand reached out and she pressed a button, her brilliant smile widening as a song began to play.
Tonight ... I know in my heart I want to be with you
Let me love you tonight.
Then she went back to him, placed her arms lightly around his neck and began to sway her body to the music.
How can I make you want me?
How can I make it for real?
I wanna love you forever.
I hope that you feel the same.
"But Pan, this isn't even a slow song," he protested.
She put a finger to his lips to silence him. "Shh. Don't talk. Just dance."
I'd give everything for you
To make you want to stay
I'll give everything I have
I love you more than I can say.
He seemed to understand, and as he wrapped his strong arms around her she rested her head against his chest and closed her eyes. It just felt so safe, so right, being close to him, in his arms. It didn't matter that they were dancing around her bedroom with the window open to a song that wasn't even slow.
Let me love you tonight
And I'll make you feel alright
I know in my heart I want to be with you
He would know soon. He had to recognize her feelings. They were just so… so painfully obvious… there was no possible way he could stay blind to them. Soon, he'd find out she loved him. And hopefully he'd realize he loved her too.
Oh, baby, let me love you tonight
And I'll make you feel alright
In a million years I won't be over you.
Let me love you tonight.
And then slowly, gently, for no other reason than that it fit the moment, he lowered his head so that his lips brushed softly against Pan's. He was completely unprepared for her passionate response, unprepared for the rush of emotion that was suddenly coursing through him. In that moment, he understood. She loves me. It was surprising- surprising that she did, surprising that he never knew, surprising that he… that he actually loved her back. Even more than that, he realized he needed her, that he'd fall apart if she even went away. In just one moment, he knew that she was his reason for living.
I know you don't want to
Be without my love
And if you're gonna kiss me
You know that you'll have to stay.
She could tell. The second he figured it out, at the beginning of their kiss, she noticed. She smiled against his lips and murmured quietly, "I love you, Trunks."
I'd give everything for you
To make you want to stay
I'll give everything I have
I love you more than I can say.
She loves me. He knew it, and now she'd gone and said it. I love you too, Pan. But he didn't say anything out loud.
Let me love you tonight
And I'll make you feel alright
I know in my heart I want to be with you
He was scared. Scared of the fact that he needed her so badly, scared because he knew he'd die if she weren't there, scared because he realized his life was dependent on hers.
It made him pull away from her, and he just couldn't meet her beautiful, dark, hurt, shocked eyes.
Oh, baby, let me love you tonight
And I'll make you feel alright
In a million years I won't be over you.
Let me love you tonight ... Let me love you tonight.
"Trunks, I don't understand. I thought that you finally-"
In the light I see your face
But only in my dreams
Let me be the one to hold your hand
And make you understand.
"Shh," he said, quieting her, looking everywhere except her eyes. "Pan… I don't know… I'm… I'm sorry, okay?"
Ooooh, let me love you.
I want to make you feel alright.
Yes I know in my heart I want to be with you.
His mind began making excuses. Everyone was wrong about him and Pan. He didn't love her, she didn't love him. He was just going through a weird stage, and this was all just something conjured up from that skimpy outfit of hers.
Oh baby let me love you
He actually believed himself on some level, even though it his heart he knew all of his pathetic excuses were lies. He'd just have to get away from Pan for awhile, and stay away until his stupid heart shut up.
Let me love you tonight
And I'll make you feel alright
I know in my heart I want to be with you
"Pan, whatever you thought-"
She interrupted him, her voice trembling. "Just… just leave, Trunks. Please… just get out."
He nodded his head and jumped out the window. But he made the mistake of looking at her eyes before he left, and he realized he hurt from seeing the pain in her eyes. Just one more reason to stay away.
Let me love you tonight
And I'll make you feel alright
In a million years I won't be over you.
Let me love you tonight ... Let me love you tonight!
Pan stood, staring at the window, with the music playing in the background that didn't mean anything to her anymore.
And for the first time in her life, she began to lose hope. She came to the realization that maybe things weren't going to work out after all. And as she put a hand to her face to touch her tears, she wondered, Is this what a broken heart feels like?
So people, I'd love to hear what you all think!
~Tanyaneko