"I Love You…Good Bye"

Sorry for keeping you in suspense for so long. I stupidly decided to do like five fics at one time. I'm literally swamped. Anywho, I'm doing the best I can, so bare with me.

Disclaimer: Don't own 'em.

Chapter 7: Date or Not a Date?

Marron approached her parents. She had been wringing her hands from nervousness so bad that they now resembled sponges. She cleared her throat loudly to get her parents' attention.

"What is it, Marron?" Krillan asked not taking his eyes off the TV.

"Oh. Um… Well, I was wondering if I could go to the movies on Saturday?" Marron asked as though she was making a suggestion.

"Sounds like fun. Who are you going to go with?" 18 asked suspiciously.

"Just some friends." Marron explained craftily.

"And who might these friends be?" Krillan asked now jerking his head towards his daughter.

"People from school." Marron said. She nervously began toying with her hair.

"Marron, I didn't remember asking where they were from, who specifically?" Krillan asked.

"Trunks and Goten." Marron said innocently.

"You're going on a date with Trunks? Out of the question." Krillan said raising his voice.

"It's not a date if Goten is there." Marron said raising her voice also.

"Marron, we've already been over this, you cannot and will not go anywhere with Trunks." 18 said angrily.

"What do you have against Trunks? I mean, he's a smart fun guy with a career. He should be like a saint in your eyes. What's so bad about him?" Marron asked.

"We just don't think you're quite ready to date yet, Marron." Krillan said sweetly.

"What?! What do you mean I'm not ready to date yet? I'm seventeen! In a year, I'll be out on my own!" Marron yelled.

"We'll see about that. You won't go anywhere with that attitude, young lady." Krillan said standing up.

"Stop trying to change the subject!" Marron screamed.

"Fine, what were we talking about?" Krillan yelled.

"We were talking about whether or not I can go to the movies with Trunks AND Goten." Marron yelled.

"Oh, ok then." Krillan screamed. "The answer's no!" And with that Krillan sat back down and continued to watch TV. Marron looked as though she was on the brink of tears.

"I hate you both." Marron said through gritted teeth and ran back up to her room.

"Krillan, do you really think it would be that bad if we let her go to the movies with Trunks. I mean, what could they possibly do?" 18 asked softly. Krillan was still fuming.

"First it will be the movies, and then it will be doing homework after school, and then before you know it, Marron's pregnant and Trunks is off flirting with other girls." Krillan stated through gritted teeth.

"Wow, I think you're being a little too paranoid about our baby girl, sweetie." 18 chuckled softly. "Besides, if Trunks ever tried to take advantage of her, which I doubt he would, Marron would be able to handle herself. She does have the strongest human alive for a father, you know."

"I know, but just the thought of her leaving when she turns eighteen is a scary enough, but the fact that we may lose her to a boy even sooner than that is what I'm most worried about."

"Krillan, think of it in an optimistic point of view. If she and Trunks do get together, at least we'll know where she is at all times, right?" 18 asked cheerfully. Krillan just shrugged and continued to sulk.

"I just don't know if we can trust Trunks though." Krillan said thinking of every excuse he could. His comment resulted in a slap upside the back of his head.

"You know Trunks. He's a good boy, and Marron is very deserving of him. We should be honored to have him choose our daughter out of the thousands of women out there." 18 said passionately.

"I guess you're right." Krillan sighed.

"So should you go up there or should I?" 18 asked.

"And do what?" Krillan asked knowing the answer but trying to avoid it.

"And apologize." 18 said exasperated.

"Oh, right." Krillan said in a small voice.

"Well, I think you should." 18 said folding her arms across her chest.

"ME? WHY ME?" Krillan yelled.

"Because, you were the one who told her she couldn't go in the first place, so you should be the one to do it." 18 said closing her eyes.

"Oh fine." Krillan gave in.

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Marron heard a knock on her door and ignored it. The knocks became more persistent and finally Krillan forced his way into the room.

"Not only can't I date, but I guess I don't get any privacy either." Marron said coldly not looking at her father. It wasn't the first time Krillan had knocked down her door after an argument.

"Marron, sweetie. We need to talk." Krillan said settling himself down on the bed.

"I have nothing to say to you." Marron said angrily.

"Fine, then just hear me out." Krillan commanded. Marron tilted her head to tell him that she was listening.

"Your mother and I have been talking, and we came to the conclusion that Trunks could and would be the ideal suitor for you." Krillan hesitated.

"A suitor? Dad, I don't want a suitor, I just want a boyfriend that you and mom would be proud of." Marron said turning over to face her father.

"A boyfriend? I thought you wanted a long term relationship with him." Krillan said looking relieved.

"That's your problem, dad. You make assumptions too quickly. Last time I tried to tell you what was going on with me and Trunks, you and mom caused me to panic and pass out." Marron stated bluntly.

"Oh, right. Sorry about that." Krillan said sheepishly.

"I don't really care about that incident anymore, dad. All I really want to do now is go to the movies and have a good time on Saturday. With Trunks…" Marron said softly.

"Well, your mom and I decided that we're gonna let you go. As long as you promise not to do anything that you later regret. I think you know what I mean when I say this." Krillan said suddenly really serious.

"Yeah, pretty much don't let you guys catch me making out in the back of his car, right?" Marron laughed.

"On second thought. Oh, that better have been a joke." Krillan said looking at his daughter with a look of anger in his eyes.

"Of course it was, dad. Don't worry about me." Marron said with an innocent smile.

"Hey, it's my job." Krillan said softly and then added. "Come here, and give me one of your all famous Marron hugs that you save especially for me."

Marron smiled and flung herself into her father's arms.

"Thank you, daddy." Marron whispered into Krillan's ear.

*fin

These last few chapters haven't been very eventful, have they? Well, I'm trying to make these things more interesting. Please tell me what you think all the same.

~S saiyan Vegeta4013