Hey everybody. I didn't really have time to read over this chapter as much as I would have liked. So there might be a few more errors than usual, so I'll say I'm sorry ahead of time. I hope you like this chapter. (sHaDoWgEaK, I know the last names were the same. But I decided it would be best if I stayed consistant with the last names. For the stories sake, yes, I did pretty much play it off that Goten and Pan weren't related. But hey what can you do. Just pretend its like Smith or Johnson, where its a really common last name. Or whatever you want to do.)
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It had been two arduous days since Trunks' conversation with Pan. The team had kicked the practices into overdrive for their game against Adolfo tomorrow. Not only that, but there was also an unspoken tension between Pan and Trunks now. Both tried there best to ignore the awkward feeling, but it just wouldn't leave Trunks alone.
Yesterday, Pan played her first game for the Damascus High Lady Demons. They too played against Adolfo Prep, but Adolfo's girls team wasn't nearly as talented as the one that Trunks and Goten were to face tomorrow. So Pan and the others easily demolished their opponent. Pan however, didn't start the game, being that she was still new to the system coach Roach ran.
Trunks and Goten of course attended the game. Not just because Goten's girlfriend was playing, but because Pan was playing too. To the utter dismay of Trunks, Steven was there too. He and a couple of his friends sat right behind the bench. So whenever he had a chance, he tried flirting with Pan when she wasn't playing.
Trunks could barely control himself, and for some reason unbeknownst to him he felt very protect of Pan. It wasn't something that new, he had felt that way ever since Pan's father had been thrown in jail. And now it was coming back with a passion. If it hadn't been for Goten, Trunks might have went and beat Steven's ass.
~~~~~~~~~~Flashback~~~~~~~~~~~
"Hey, what the hell is up with you?" Goten questioned.
"That fucking idiot," Trunks said pointing down at Steven. Steven was whispering into Pan's ear, and had his hand strategically placed on the small of Pan's back.
"Trunks…" Goten began, "I think you might need to go for a walk or something."
Trunks didn't seem to even hear what Goten said. "I think Roach needs to put Pan back in."
Goten shook his head before trying to get his friend's attention, "Trunks. Trunks. Trunks!"
"Huh, what?" Trunks said a bit annoyed that his attention had been diverted.
"What's up with you man. You're watching Pan and Steven like a hawk."
"I got to make sure that mother fucker doesn't try anything," Trunks replied.
"Are you going to go on Pan's date too?" Goten asked.
"No. Well, maybe."
"You know, you almost sound like you're jealous or something," Goten said with a smirk.
"What," Trunks said quickly, "I do not."
"Yeah you do."
"No. I'm just protective of her, that's all. We both know what Steven is capable of. Or have you already forgotten about what happened between Bra and him?" Trunks asked.
"No, I haven't forgotten," Goten said a little disgruntled remembering how Steven had broke Bra's heart. "But the thing is Trunks, you can't do anything about it. You already said that you talked to her and that didn't do any good. And watching the two of them like a stalker won't do anything either."
Trunks sat there for a second and then said, "Then what do you suggest?"
"Just be her friend Trunks. Because we both know she's going to need one."
~~~~~~~~~~End Flashback~~~~~~~~~~~
For the rest of the night Trunks did his level best to quit being so obsessed with the two of them. He met up with Pan after the game and congratulated her. He asked if she wanted to go with him, Goten, Bra, and Marron to get something to eat. But Pan said she already agreed to go with Steven and some of his friends. Trunks was upset and a little hurt by this, but did his best his not to show it.
Friday went by rather quickly for Trunks, except for the bust-ass practice that coach Marsh had dictated. It seemed like it was never going to end, but everyone, even Trunks, wanted to make sure they were ready for tomorrow's game.
When Trunks finally got back to his room, he threw his stuff on the couch and made his way to the shower. He had decided to leave straight from practice without showering first, he didn't want to be anywhere near Steven. He was afraid that he might accidentally punch him if not.
Trunks spent a while in the shower, the warm water feeling really good on his skin. After he had toweled off, he made his way to his dresser. He grabbed a pair of boxers and Underarmor shorts and quickly put them both on. He didn't feel like putting on a shirt before heading over to the kitchen.
Trunks did his best to make some macaroni and cheese. When he had finished cooking, he grabbed a bottle of water and made his way back to the couch. He laid his food on the coffee table, so that he could move his school junk that he had thrown on the couch previously. Trunks quickly ate his dinner while watching Sportscenter on ESPN. When he had finished his dinner, Trunks laid back and drifted off to sleep.
~~~~~~~~~~Several Hours Later~~~~~~~~~~~
'Soft Knocks'
Trunks stirred, rubbing his eyes.
'More Soft Knocks'
Trunks jumped up realizing someone was at the door. Trunks hurdled his couch, and made his way to the door.
"Pan?" Trunks said as he opened the door, "What's wrong?"
Pan stood there, she seemed to be on the edge of crying. Her eyes were already red and a little puffy, suggesting that she already had been.
"Come in," Trunks said motioning for Pan to enter.
Pan slowly walked in and then followed Trunks to his couch.
"Sit down," Trunks motioned, "tell me what's wrong. Aren't you suppose to be on your date?"
Pan slowly sat down on the couch next to Trunks. She waited a bit before finally saying, "Well, you remember…you remember how you told me Steven was no good? Well, you were right?"
With that Pan started crying. Trunks took the weeping girl into his arms, "Its okay Pan. Its okay. I'm here."
Trunks heart felt like it was breaking with every tear that fell from Pan's beautiful face.
Pan continued to cry for several more minutes, with Trunks doing his best to comfort her. When she finally felt like she could cry no more, she raised her head to look at Trunks, "Thanks."
"Pan. What happened?" Trunks asked, with care heavy in his eyes.
Pan sighed, "Well…Steven's a jackass."
"Yeah. Sorry you had to find out first hand."
"I guess I should have listened to you after all," Pan said softly.
"You did what you thought was best," Trunks said encouragingly.
"Why can't I just met a guy who won't cheat on me," Pan said angrily.
"What happened?"
"Well, we went to eat and then back to his house," Pan began. "It was going really good, I stayed there for a few minutes before deciding to head home. He was being a real gentleman." Pan sighed again. "I made it almost back to the apartments when I realized that I was still wearing Steven's jacket. I had gotten cold at the restaurant you see. When I got back to his house, I knocked on the door a few times, but he never answered. So I sort of just walked in."
Pan paused for a minute before continuing, "Well, I heard something coming from his room, so I figured that's where he was and walked back there to hand him the jacket. When…when I walked in his room, he was having sex with some blonde headed slut. I threw the jacket down at him, and stormed out."
'I'm going to have to beat his ass next time I see him,' Trunks thought to himself.
Pan started slightly shaking, and started faintly crying once again.
Trunks wrapped his arms back around Pan. Pan taking comfort in his warmth.
"I'm so sorry Pan," Trunks said tenderly.
"It's…it's not…your fault," Pan said through the tears.
"Not for Steven," Trunks said pulling Pan away from his chest, "but for Kristin. I was stupid and didn't realize what I had. What I might lose. What I did lose."
"Trunks…" Pan started.
"No Pan. Let me finish."
Pan nodded as Trunks wiped away her tears.
"Pan, I made the biggest mistake of my life that day. I didn't just betray you, I betrayed myself. I was just so confused about what I was feeling. I was scared, and didn't know what to do. I felt trapped. I was young. I was stupid. All I can ask is that you'll one day forgive me."
Pan sat there, her emotions overwhelming her. "Trunks, what you did that day hurt me more than you'll ever know. You were more than my boyfriend, you were my best friend too. I had known you my whole life, so I couldn't understand why. Why did you have to cheat on me? Why did you have to go have sex with that slut?"
"I don't know why. I still don't. I was just so confused. When we were best friends everything was fine, and even when we just started dating. But after a while, something changed. It was different some how, I felt different. I panicked," Trunks explained.
"Well, how did you think having sex with Kristin was going to help?" Pan asked, her eyes pleading for some kind of explanation.
"I didn't. I was just looking for a way out. I was scared," Trunks said sincerely.
"Trunks…I loved you. When you did that I became lost. All I could do was hate you. Try to hate you."
"I would have hated me too," Trunks said dropping his head into his hands.
"As much as I thought I hated you, I missed you that much more," Pan said grabbing Trunks hands. Everyday after you left, I wished you hadn't. I missed hating you, because as weird as it sounds, I would still get to see you."
"Pan."
"The truth is: I never really stopped loving you Trunks. And I never will."
Trunks cupped Pan's face with his hands, "And still love you." He then leaned over and embraced her lips with his own. He had missed her taste more than anything. Well, except maybe for her love.
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Okay, I hope you all enjoyed this chapter. Don't forget to review. And I have some bad news, but I'll tell you all about it in the next chapter. Until then.
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It had been two arduous days since Trunks' conversation with Pan. The team had kicked the practices into overdrive for their game against Adolfo tomorrow. Not only that, but there was also an unspoken tension between Pan and Trunks now. Both tried there best to ignore the awkward feeling, but it just wouldn't leave Trunks alone.
Yesterday, Pan played her first game for the Damascus High Lady Demons. They too played against Adolfo Prep, but Adolfo's girls team wasn't nearly as talented as the one that Trunks and Goten were to face tomorrow. So Pan and the others easily demolished their opponent. Pan however, didn't start the game, being that she was still new to the system coach Roach ran.
Trunks and Goten of course attended the game. Not just because Goten's girlfriend was playing, but because Pan was playing too. To the utter dismay of Trunks, Steven was there too. He and a couple of his friends sat right behind the bench. So whenever he had a chance, he tried flirting with Pan when she wasn't playing.
Trunks could barely control himself, and for some reason unbeknownst to him he felt very protect of Pan. It wasn't something that new, he had felt that way ever since Pan's father had been thrown in jail. And now it was coming back with a passion. If it hadn't been for Goten, Trunks might have went and beat Steven's ass.
~~~~~~~~~~Flashback~~~~~~~~~~~
"Hey, what the hell is up with you?" Goten questioned.
"That fucking idiot," Trunks said pointing down at Steven. Steven was whispering into Pan's ear, and had his hand strategically placed on the small of Pan's back.
"Trunks…" Goten began, "I think you might need to go for a walk or something."
Trunks didn't seem to even hear what Goten said. "I think Roach needs to put Pan back in."
Goten shook his head before trying to get his friend's attention, "Trunks. Trunks. Trunks!"
"Huh, what?" Trunks said a bit annoyed that his attention had been diverted.
"What's up with you man. You're watching Pan and Steven like a hawk."
"I got to make sure that mother fucker doesn't try anything," Trunks replied.
"Are you going to go on Pan's date too?" Goten asked.
"No. Well, maybe."
"You know, you almost sound like you're jealous or something," Goten said with a smirk.
"What," Trunks said quickly, "I do not."
"Yeah you do."
"No. I'm just protective of her, that's all. We both know what Steven is capable of. Or have you already forgotten about what happened between Bra and him?" Trunks asked.
"No, I haven't forgotten," Goten said a little disgruntled remembering how Steven had broke Bra's heart. "But the thing is Trunks, you can't do anything about it. You already said that you talked to her and that didn't do any good. And watching the two of them like a stalker won't do anything either."
Trunks sat there for a second and then said, "Then what do you suggest?"
"Just be her friend Trunks. Because we both know she's going to need one."
~~~~~~~~~~End Flashback~~~~~~~~~~~
For the rest of the night Trunks did his level best to quit being so obsessed with the two of them. He met up with Pan after the game and congratulated her. He asked if she wanted to go with him, Goten, Bra, and Marron to get something to eat. But Pan said she already agreed to go with Steven and some of his friends. Trunks was upset and a little hurt by this, but did his best his not to show it.
Friday went by rather quickly for Trunks, except for the bust-ass practice that coach Marsh had dictated. It seemed like it was never going to end, but everyone, even Trunks, wanted to make sure they were ready for tomorrow's game.
When Trunks finally got back to his room, he threw his stuff on the couch and made his way to the shower. He had decided to leave straight from practice without showering first, he didn't want to be anywhere near Steven. He was afraid that he might accidentally punch him if not.
Trunks spent a while in the shower, the warm water feeling really good on his skin. After he had toweled off, he made his way to his dresser. He grabbed a pair of boxers and Underarmor shorts and quickly put them both on. He didn't feel like putting on a shirt before heading over to the kitchen.
Trunks did his best to make some macaroni and cheese. When he had finished cooking, he grabbed a bottle of water and made his way back to the couch. He laid his food on the coffee table, so that he could move his school junk that he had thrown on the couch previously. Trunks quickly ate his dinner while watching Sportscenter on ESPN. When he had finished his dinner, Trunks laid back and drifted off to sleep.
~~~~~~~~~~Several Hours Later~~~~~~~~~~~
'Soft Knocks'
Trunks stirred, rubbing his eyes.
'More Soft Knocks'
Trunks jumped up realizing someone was at the door. Trunks hurdled his couch, and made his way to the door.
"Pan?" Trunks said as he opened the door, "What's wrong?"
Pan stood there, she seemed to be on the edge of crying. Her eyes were already red and a little puffy, suggesting that she already had been.
"Come in," Trunks said motioning for Pan to enter.
Pan slowly walked in and then followed Trunks to his couch.
"Sit down," Trunks motioned, "tell me what's wrong. Aren't you suppose to be on your date?"
Pan slowly sat down on the couch next to Trunks. She waited a bit before finally saying, "Well, you remember…you remember how you told me Steven was no good? Well, you were right?"
With that Pan started crying. Trunks took the weeping girl into his arms, "Its okay Pan. Its okay. I'm here."
Trunks heart felt like it was breaking with every tear that fell from Pan's beautiful face.
Pan continued to cry for several more minutes, with Trunks doing his best to comfort her. When she finally felt like she could cry no more, she raised her head to look at Trunks, "Thanks."
"Pan. What happened?" Trunks asked, with care heavy in his eyes.
Pan sighed, "Well…Steven's a jackass."
"Yeah. Sorry you had to find out first hand."
"I guess I should have listened to you after all," Pan said softly.
"You did what you thought was best," Trunks said encouragingly.
"Why can't I just met a guy who won't cheat on me," Pan said angrily.
"What happened?"
"Well, we went to eat and then back to his house," Pan began. "It was going really good, I stayed there for a few minutes before deciding to head home. He was being a real gentleman." Pan sighed again. "I made it almost back to the apartments when I realized that I was still wearing Steven's jacket. I had gotten cold at the restaurant you see. When I got back to his house, I knocked on the door a few times, but he never answered. So I sort of just walked in."
Pan paused for a minute before continuing, "Well, I heard something coming from his room, so I figured that's where he was and walked back there to hand him the jacket. When…when I walked in his room, he was having sex with some blonde headed slut. I threw the jacket down at him, and stormed out."
'I'm going to have to beat his ass next time I see him,' Trunks thought to himself.
Pan started slightly shaking, and started faintly crying once again.
Trunks wrapped his arms back around Pan. Pan taking comfort in his warmth.
"I'm so sorry Pan," Trunks said tenderly.
"It's…it's not…your fault," Pan said through the tears.
"Not for Steven," Trunks said pulling Pan away from his chest, "but for Kristin. I was stupid and didn't realize what I had. What I might lose. What I did lose."
"Trunks…" Pan started.
"No Pan. Let me finish."
Pan nodded as Trunks wiped away her tears.
"Pan, I made the biggest mistake of my life that day. I didn't just betray you, I betrayed myself. I was just so confused about what I was feeling. I was scared, and didn't know what to do. I felt trapped. I was young. I was stupid. All I can ask is that you'll one day forgive me."
Pan sat there, her emotions overwhelming her. "Trunks, what you did that day hurt me more than you'll ever know. You were more than my boyfriend, you were my best friend too. I had known you my whole life, so I couldn't understand why. Why did you have to cheat on me? Why did you have to go have sex with that slut?"
"I don't know why. I still don't. I was just so confused. When we were best friends everything was fine, and even when we just started dating. But after a while, something changed. It was different some how, I felt different. I panicked," Trunks explained.
"Well, how did you think having sex with Kristin was going to help?" Pan asked, her eyes pleading for some kind of explanation.
"I didn't. I was just looking for a way out. I was scared," Trunks said sincerely.
"Trunks…I loved you. When you did that I became lost. All I could do was hate you. Try to hate you."
"I would have hated me too," Trunks said dropping his head into his hands.
"As much as I thought I hated you, I missed you that much more," Pan said grabbing Trunks hands. Everyday after you left, I wished you hadn't. I missed hating you, because as weird as it sounds, I would still get to see you."
"Pan."
"The truth is: I never really stopped loving you Trunks. And I never will."
Trunks cupped Pan's face with his hands, "And still love you." He then leaned over and embraced her lips with his own. He had missed her taste more than anything. Well, except maybe for her love.
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Okay, I hope you all enjoyed this chapter. Don't forget to review. And I have some bad news, but I'll tell you all about it in the next chapter. Until then.