Disclaimer: Don't own. The best stories come from life experiences.
"Dad you don't know how much this means to me for letting us stay here. Going back to my apartment in town just would be too lonely and Trunks needs to be surrounded with support. Especially with you and Goten." After a week of living with Gohan and Videl, Pan could tell a difference in Trunks. He seemed less stressed about his mother and was actually smiling his charming smile. With him not working Pan found him always trying to find something to do. She was sitting on top of the kitchen counter watching her dad make some omelets and toast for breakfast.
"You know we don't care you two staying here. Besides I missed my little girl running around the house." Pan laughed and finished off her orange juice when she saw Trunks walk in the kitchen half asleep sniffing the air. Wearing only a pair of jogging pants Pan watched as he stretched his back. His muscles were flexing and Pan smirked at how incredibly sexy he looked right then. He glanced over to her sitting over there watching him and smiled. Quickly walking over to her he pulled her close to him and kissed her. Her legs wrapped around his waist and her arms went around his neck. Slightly pulling back he put his forehead against hers.
"Good morning." She laughed and grabbed her glass pushing him back a little to hop off the counter.
"Indeed it is. Your sister called this morning. Said you needed to call her as soon as you get up." Pan turned around with her now filled glass of orange juice only for it to be stolen by Trunks who looked at her satisfied. He turned and walked into the living to use the phone. Pan glared at his back before turning to the cabinet pulling out another glass and pouring some more juice. Gohan placed the omelets on the table and yelled for Videl. Pan sat down fixing herself and Trunks a plate. Videl came in dressed in a dress suit and holding up a suit for Gohan to go put on. Gohan sighed and taking the outfit and kissed her on the check before leaving the kitchen cursing under his breath.
"Where are you and dad going?"
"Your grandfather's. He starting a new workshop with this British guy and wants us to look over the paper work. Of course your father wants to be difficult about it and doesn't want to go." Pan giggled and made a plate for Videl. Sitting down Videl picked up her fork and eat her breakfast. "Oh…who is Trunks on the phone with?"
"Bra." Videl nodded and finished her breakfast just as Gohan walked back in the kitchen dressed in his business suit. "Looking good daddy." Gohan smiled and Videl stood up and kissed him on the cheek.
"We'll be back later Pan. Please don't destroy the house." Pan smirked and watched as the exited out the house then going went back to her breakfast. After eating by herself Pan got up and went to find out what was taking Trunks so long. In the living room only lit by one open window she saw him sitting there on the couch staring off into space. Walking over to the couch she crawled up beside him looking at him. When he didn't even turn to her she placed a hand on his cheek and turned his head towards her. He looked at her with a blank face but she smiled at him and rubbed his cheek.
"Tell me what it is." He studied her eyes and took her hand off his cheek holding it in his own. His eyes became full of tears and his voice was nothing but a whisper.
"A tumor."
"What?"
"Bra said she went to the doctor after dad forced her and they found a tumor. On…on her brain. That is why she has been having those violent mood swings and those headaches. Bra said she has completely forgotten anything about the two of us being together. They don't even know if they can remove it yet."
"Are they…sure it's a tumor?"
"Yes."
"I'm sorry Trunks…I don't know what to do."
"I said that I…I hated her. That she could go…" He couldn't finish as his entire started to rock with sobs and Pan held onto. He pulled Pan as close as he could as he cried. Pan slowly rubbed his back and up to his hair letting her own tears fall. Trunks pulled back to look at Pan his tears still falling from his eyes.
"I didn't mean it Panny. I don't hate her…I don't…I don't want her to…to die." Pan just grabbed him and pulled him back to her fighting off more of the tears. With his head resting on her shoulder she rocked him back and forth.
"I know sweetie. I know." They stayed there just holding on to each other until Trunks calmed down to were he stopped shaking. Pan sat there holding him not knowing what to say or do. She was listening to him breathe as she played in his hair feeling his grip on her let up. Glancing down his eyes were closed and his face looked semi peaceful. Moving him back against the couch she picked up his feet and placed them on the couch. Grabbing the throw on the back of the couch she covered him up and kissed his forehead. She walked back in the kitchen and cleaned up from the breakfast. After doing the dishes she went into the living room to call Bra to find out what all happened. But Trunks was back up rubbing his head. He looked over to Pan and patted the couch.
"Were did you go?"
"Clean up. Do you want to rest some more?" He shook his head and wrapped his arms around her waist and pulling her on his lap. Pan traced his exposed chest and looked up at him sensing him looking at her. "What are we going to do?"
"I don't know. I hear that people have them remove all the time and go on with life. Do you think she will alright?" Trunks looked at Pan pleading for her just to say yes. Pan looked away and her eyes began to water again.
"I don't know sweetie. But it's Bulma she is a fighter, if anyone can get through something like this it's her." Pan titled her head to look at Trunks examining his facial expressions before continuing. "You want to go see her?"
"Will you go with me?"
"Of course. Go take your shower and get dressed." Trunks nodded kissed her lightly and let go of her getting up and heading up stairs. Pan waited until she heard the upstairs door shut before picking up the phone to call Bra.
"Hello." Bra voice was cracked and sounded very tired.
"Hey Bra."
"Hey, did Trunks tell you?"
"Bites and pieces I wanted you to tell what you know cause we are coming over." Bra let out a deep sigh and Pan heard the pain in her voice the moment she started talking.
"Mom passed out one day and Dad forced her to go the doctors that's when they found it. The doctor said it seemed like it was located were they could remove it without damaging any brain tissue but their not one hundred percent yet. They said it looks like it's not growing. Pan she doesn't remember hardly anything over the past month. Dad doesn't know what to do…he lost without her. He won't leave her side even when one of her mood swings hits. I'm so scared Pan."
"Don't worry Bra I'm sure things will be fine."
"I hope your right. I'll see you in a few. Bye."
"Bye." Pan gently laid the phone down on the receiver and curled up on the couch. Tucking her knees under her chin she let a few more tears fall down her face. She heard Trunks coming down the stairs and quickly straightened up brushing the tears away. She had to be his rock, now was not the time to cry on him and make him worry more. Getting up she turned to the stairs were he was standing looking at her. He gave her a weak smile.
"You ready to go?" She nodded and grabbed her denim jacket and his throw over handing it to him. He pulled it over his head as Pan opened the front door and walked on outside. Closing the door behind him he walked beside Pan and reached for Pan hand holding it tightly as they took to see Bulma.
Sorry it took so long but life likes to through me surprises. Laterz!