"I Love You…Good Bye"
I hope you're liking this story so far. I'm not sure, but I think I wanna make one of these last chapters a lemon, but I'll let you know if I do, k? Gimme reviews. BTW, thanks to all those who have reviewed for this and other stories. I love you all!
Disclaimer: Wishful thinking, eh?
Chapter 11: Can't Fall in Love
Although Marron and Goten had been living together ever since Marron went to college, when they got back to Japan, the two went their separate ways. Marron went with her parents back to her secluded island, and Goten went and stayed with Chi Chi and Goku. Everyone was thrilled that they were back, with the exception of Trunks.
Them coming back was infuriating to him. He wasn't as mad as he was scared of the two coming home. He was afraid that he might fall back in love with Marron. The hurt that he felt when Goten stabbed him in the back and took Marron away from him was too much for him to handle twice. Being one of the strongest warriors in the entire universe didn't guarantee him an easy, emotional, and romantic life. In fact it made things more difficult, hardly anyone was compatible. He knew Marron could handle it though. That's what had made her so appealing.
It had been two days now since Goten and Marron returned and they were going to be receiving a welcome home party. The two had objected the idea, but Bulma and Chi Chi wouldn't hear of it. They were going to get a party whether they liked it of not. However, this time it wouldn't be held at Capsule Corp., but instead at a beach side hotel. The hotel had a room that was definitely big enough for a party, and was often times used as a wedding reception area. It was definitely a romantic spot.
The party was going to be quite the shindig, and it would take a while to organize it. It was going to be a much bigger deal than Marron's going away party. This meant that Marron had time to mingle with her friends and family and time to catch up with the events that she missed. She hadn't kept in contact very long after she left, which was why everyone was so excited about her return.
Marron had a feeling that Bulma and Chi Chi had chosen the place in which it would be held, so that she and Goten would have some romantic time alone. Or was it that she and Trunks could have some time alone? Marron knew of the two's mischievous attitudes, and the fact that they were major matchmakers. Needless to say, neither one had been too thrilled when she and Goten got together.
Oddly enough (not to Marron) someone had arranged for Marron and Trunks to go shopping with each other. Marron was to get her dress for the party, and Trunks had been suckered into taking her. She had pleaded with Goten to do something about it, because she really didn't feel like she wanted to see Trunks after all this time, let alone go shopping for a dress for her, but he said that he had important business to do and wasn't able to do anything about it. Goten had been extremely secretive about what business he had to attend to, but he promised that he'd make up for their misfortune. He didn't let on how much he hated the idea of her going with Trunks, but to make her more comfortable with the situation, he hadn't made a big deal of it.
"Are you sure you want me to do this?" Marron gave Goten one last chance before Trunks showed up to pick her up.
"Don't worry about it, he won't try anything." Goten said over the telephone.
"I hope you're right." Marron said jokingly. "But you never know, I may just fall madly in love with him and leave you in the dust." She giggled at her evilness.
"Don't even joke about that, I love you." Goten said seriously.
"You know I wasn't trying to make you angry, I love you too." Marron explained. There came a knock on the door and Marron heard her mother calling up to her about Trunks being there to pick her up. "Guess whose here?" Marron heard a grumble over the phone and laughed.
"Alright, have a good time, I'll see you later. I love you, bye." Goten said hastily.
"Love you too, bye." Marron hung up the phone and dusted herself off. Her outfit for the day consisted of a tight T-shirt and a pair of loose jeans.
She walked down the stairs and a smug looking Trunks greeted her. He looked up at her and scowled at the sight of her. Marron stopped momentarily. 'He's scowling at me. But that's not what his eyes are saying.' Marron shrug it off and continued down the stairs.
"Nice to see you again, Trunks." Marron said sweetly. His expression didn't change. 'Time to wipe that look off your face.' Marron thought. She pulled him into a friendly one-armed hug and gave him a kiss on the cheek. His expression changed immediately, from a scowl to a look of surprise.
"Yeah, you too, Marron." Trunks said, dumbstruck. Marron smiled and walked out the door. Trunks followed with the same look of surprise on his face. He watched as she didn't wait for him to open her door for her, at her butt as she got into the car. When Marron wasn't looking, Trunks slapped himself. 'Don't let yourself fall back in love.' Trunks told himself firmly. Trunks sighed and proceeded to his side of the car.
Marron tried to start a conversation with Trunks in the car, but her attempt failed miserably. It was clear he wasn't even going to offer her friendship.
"Trunks?" Marron asked.
"Yeah?" Trunks signaled that he was listening.
"Well, are you still mad at me and Goten?" Marron asked softly. It was still a touchy subject to her and Goten. Trunks swallowed the lump that had formed in his throat and croaked out his reply.
"Why would I be mad in the first place?" Trunks said a little more bitterly than he had meant to. Marron chose not to answer, it was obvious Trunks still hadn't forgiven the two of them. 'But love is love, you can't change that.' Marron told herself firmly.
Once they got to the mall, Trunks and Marron stopped in front of the maps of the mall to see where some of the stores that they were going to be shopping at were. When they had figured out where they were going, the two proceeded to the nearest shop.
Inside, there were many elegant dresses that Marron was anxious to try on. She sat Trunks down on one of the benches in front of the changing room stalls so that she could model her dresses for him. She went and grabbed a few dresses and took them into the changing stall. Trunks looked around and saw four or five other men in the same position as he. One of them looked over at him and smiled warmly.
"Takin' your girlfriend shopping?" He asked innocently. Trunks looked daggers at the man.
"She's not my girlfriend." Trunks spat bitterly. He folded his arms across his chest and sighed. 'This is going to take forever. Why did I let my mom talk me into this?' Trunks wondered. He was regretting not faking sick or something but quickly changed his mind when he saw Marron in the first dress she had tried on.
The dress was strapless, and she looked stunning in it. Marron giggled when she noticed Trunks was staring at her. She turned around slowly to let Trunks get a 360-degree angle.
"So, what do you think?" Marron asked when she was done spinning for Trunks. 'She looks so beautiful.' Trunks thought.
"It's ok." Trunks said quietly.
"Just ok?" Marron asked slightly hurt.
"If you like the dress, then you can buy it. I don't see why you seem so bent on my opinion. I bet Goten would think you looked beautiful in it." Trunks said looking over at Marron who was retreating back into her stall.
"Maybe you'll like the next one better." Marron said hopefully. Trunks smirked and continued to look daggers at anyone who commented on him and Marron being a couple.
The same process was repeated every time Marron came out of the stall. When Marron didn't get any response out of him that was different for the sixth time, she dragged him off to another store and went through the same thing. After five stores, she gave up and just bought the dress that she thought was prettiest.
She was less than satisfied with Trunks' comments. But what she didn't know, was that Trunks was happy to be spending the time with her. He was also thrilled when she bought the dress that she did, because that had been his favorite. Of course he never told her that, but was glad they shared the same taste.
After shopping for a few more accessories, Trunks took Marron out for ice cream. Nothing eventful happened with the exception of some idol chitchat here and there, but nothing out of the ordinary. After they had finished with their ice cream, Trunks took Marron home. At the doorstep, Marron made her last desperate stab at conversation.
"Thank you for taking me, Trunks. It was nice to have someone to model for and talk to." Marron said sweetly.
"No problem. I'll see you later." Trunks said turning around. He felt a hand on his shoulder and turned around.
"I really mean it, thank you." Marron said.
"So do I." Trunks chuckled.
"Trunks, before you go, can you answer my question truthfully?" Marron pleaded.
"Shoot." Trunks agreed.
"Are you still upset with Goten and I?" Marron asked. Trunks looked at her and took her hand off his shoulder.
"If I told you yes, would you be satisfied?" Trunks asked and then walked back to his car. When Trunks was out of sight, Marron felt a silent tear slide down her cheek.
"No."
*fin
Ah, how sad. Is Marron falling back in love with Trunks. Is Trunks going to forgive Marron? I dunno, haven't written the next chapter yet.
~S saiyan Vegeta4013
