- - Making Memories - -

- - Chapter Two - -

It was the next day, the summer sun reflected beautifully off the lake behind the mansion belonging to the president of Capsule Corp. and her family. Goten sighed as he stepped back from the wall he was drawing on, something was missing, he could feel it, being the detail freak that he was. His eyes then lit up as he saw it, the shading on Pan's arm needed to be darker. He darkened the shading there a bit then stepped back again to recieve the full impact of the mural. Just then Trunks walked in, a smile on his face, he stopped as he saw the mural on his bedroom wall, as he saw his stunningly beautiful Pan rendered so skillfully. The mural, though unfinished, still seemed to entrance him, time stopped for him, there was only him and the black and white, yet still lovely, mural of the love of his life.

"Trunks? You there?"

"Huh? Oh, yeah, sorry. You've really outdone yourself Goten, its gorgeous." he patted his friend on the shoulder.

Goten smiled. "Well I'm glad you like it. It'll take a few days to get it fully painted but it will most likely be done by next week." he then began to put his supplies away.

"Take your time Goten, I want it to be perfect, like her......" Trunks became lost once again as he stared at the black and white resemblence of Pan.

Goten finished packing his things and slung his black bag over his shoulder. "Don't worry, it will be. I'll pay attention to every last detail."

Trunks smirked as he looked to Goten. "You always do, but hey, thanks for doing me this favor, Pan will be speechless. Going to that art college has really paid off hasn't it?"

"Yeah, I guess so. Anyway I better be going, I wanna get to the art supply store in town before it closes, there's still some paint I need, to get this finished."

"Alright, see ya Goten."

"Later Trunks." Almost as soon as he left the room he bumped into Bra who had been heading to her room. "Oh sorry." he then noticed who he'd bumped into. "Hey Bra." he smiled.

She looked up at him. "Hey Goten, long time no see." She smiled as she looked at him, he seemed somewhat changed, much different from when he graduated from Orange Star two years earlier. More calm, gentler.

"Yeah, I guess it has been a while, only one time when I came to visit Trunks during my last vacation actually. Guess I should try to make it here more often. Well anyway, how are you? Excited about graduating?"

She giggled. "I'm alright, very excited about graduating though, in fact I can't wait." They looked at eachother for countless seconds, both unmoving as they stared at one another. Bra was entranced by the way Goten appeared so strong with his tight muscled body, and yet how he seemed so gentle and kind, not to mention drop dead gorgeous, why hadn't she noticed any of this before? And as she took in a new found attraction for him he was struggling with same problem. The way her long blue hair fell to her shoulders, how much she'd seemed to mature, how beautiful she had become, how her eyes glistened in the mid-day sunlight, and like her he was brooding over how he never noticed any of this till now.

Bra was the one who somehow found the inner strength to break the dense silence which had seemed to surround them. "So, what brings you here anyway Goten? If you don't mind me asking." She'd known it was a stupid question the moment it left her mouth. He'd probably come to see her brother.

He smiled. "I don't mind at all, and I was here in Trunk's room, he asked me to do a mural on his wall and since I'm here on vacation, I said yes. It's coming along nicely, I should have it finished in the next few days." he stopped himself now as he noticed he was rambling.

Wow, she thought. She really must have been busy the past few days if Goten was here in her house and she handn't even noticed. "That's really nice of you. What's it a mural of? Wait, lemme guess, Pan?"

He nodded. "Yup. He's really excited about it too. I've never seen a guy fall all over a girl like that. Guess its up to him what he wants on his wall. I'd hate to think what he'd do to the wall if she ever dumped him though."

Bra giggled. "Well he probably wouldn't have a wall anymore, but she'd never do that, she falls over him as much as he falls over her. Its kinda sweet, I envy them sometimes." she blushed a bit, she really hadn't meant to say that, she hoped he wouldn't notice.

But he did notice, he seemed to notice everything about her, especially the light red tint that now swept over her cheeks. "I guess I do too, sometimes, who wouldn't? They seem so in love, I hope it lasts." he let out a low sigh. "Anyway I'd better get going. I guess I'll see you around then, Bra?"

"Sure. It's a possibility. Bye Goten."

He bent to kiss her cheek and as if by instinct she stayed perfectly still and closed her eyes, not minding at all when he lingered a little longer than he should have. When he finally pulled back he was blushing, for reasons unknown to him. However Bra could barely notice it because her head was still in a dreamy, spinny state. Now he knew it was really time for him to get out of here. "Bye Bra." He then turned and went down the stairs, minutes later he was out of the large house, leaving a still dazed Bra in the hallway near her room.

Her thoughts soon settled and she mentally slapped herself for letting a peck on the cheek make her lose all train of thought. "Could I have been more of a spaz?" She sighed and turned to go to her room but stopped right where she was when she saw Trunks standing in the doorway of his room with his arms crossed, smiling at her. "How long have you been standing there?" she asked in a flat voice.

"Long enough 'spaz'. And yeah you could have been more of a spaz. I think you handled that really well. Still though, I never pegged you for the kind of girl Goten would go for, but hey, maybe he has a thing for the strange and unusual." He smirked.

She grumbled annoyedly. "First of all I didn't ASK for your opinion. Secondly there's nothing between me and Goten."

"Riiiiiiiiight. Dude I've been standing here long enough to know there was something there. You're a bad liar and you always have been."

"Geeze, why the hell does everyone think they all of a sudden have the right to cross examine me like they know everything?!" With that she stormed into her room and slammed her door.

".....Was it something I said?" Trunks went into his room, utterly confused as to what he did to make her lash out the way she did. He figured he'd appologize later for.......whatever it was he said.

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"Hmm..." Bra turned to her left side, giving her reflection in the store's mirror a long, critical glance. The light blue gown she wore was beautiful, but for her, there was something off about it. Being almost the same color of her hair, the whole thing just made her look TOO blue. Which certainly wasn't the look she was going for. She wanted to be dazzling for the prom, not to be labeled 'Sexiest Smurf of the year'. She laughed at her own thoughts and looked to the clerk who had suggested that dress. "I love the style...but with my hair..it meshes just a bit too much..." The woman smiled understandingly, undoubtedly seeing Bra's point and disappeared to the back of the boutique to pick out another few dresses. For a slim moment in time she considered dying her hair. But that would have been too extreme, besides, she liked her hair. She'd been about to go back into the dressing room and change out of the dress, but she then heard her cell phone ringing in her purse. She sighed lightly and walked to the front of the shop where she'd left her purse, taking out the phone she pressed the button to accept the call, recognizing the number immediately. "Hey mom, what's up?"

"Nothing much darling, I'm sorry I got stuck at the lab today...I really wish I could be there to help you pick out the dress."

"It's no sweat mom, I know you're busy, I wanna suprise you anyway." She giggled lightly, as did Bulma.

"I'm sure I'll love it, you've got better fashion sense than I do." Which in a way was true, she would always find herself clearing her outfit ideas with Bra and always getting a good reaction wherever she went. "How's it going so far? Or have you already bought the dress?"

Bra sighed lightly. "I'm still in the process...it's coming along nicely though, and if this doesn't work...well I'll just make my own." She shrugged lightly, knowing it wouldn't be as hard as it sounded, as she'd already done just that on several occasions. Just then she looked out the store's window and saw someone about to pass by, but they stopped and backed up. It was Goten...and he was smiling at her. And all she could do was smile back, completely forgetting about her mother for the moment. Goten entered the expensive shop, which he probably would never have been caught dead in if she hadn't been there. He stood in front of her for a second in silence, and she wondered why he didn't say anything. However she then realized it was because she was holding the phone to her ear.

"Bra? Bra..are you there?"

She snapped back to reality and giggled a little at her own sillieness. "Yeah..still here mom..." She noticed the woman who worked at the shop come back to her dressing room, hanging up three more dresses there. "But I'd better go...I'd like to get this over with." She said her goodbye's then hung up the phone, blushing lightly as she looked to Goten. "Sorry about that...didn't think I'd see you today."

Goten struggled to find words, even to think. His eyes were busy appreciating how the gown Bra wore clung to her body, making her look as if she were a princess, all dressed up and ready for the ball. He cleared his throat. "It's fine...I just thought I'd come in and say hello.." He scratched the back of his head a little nervously. "I'll go though, let you get back to your shopping." It seemed to take all his energy to hide the catch in his breath when she grabbed his arm, stopping him from moving.

"Actually....think you could stay and look at these last few dresses? Give me a guys opinion? It'd really help.." Her eyes pleaded with his in an adorable way. Meanwhile the clerk nodded.

"She's right, it always helps to have a males perspective."

How could he refuse after that? After all, he was headed to her house anyway, maybe he could even drive her back there after he helped her out. He smiled and nodded lightly. Bra felt her knees go partially weak at the sight of his smile, finding it amazing that she could still hold herself up as she lead him back to her dressing room. She left him to sit and wait as she disappeared into the small room, not bothering to look at herself again in the mirror till she had the next dress on. It was shorter than the light blue one. Thigh length in fact. It was a beautiful dark jade green, unlike the shade of forest green which she hated, this one was more pastel, sleeveless with a low cut back, the fabric itself was the softest crushed velvet, the straps made of diamond-like rinestones securely held together crossed in two 'X' formations down her exposed back. Thinking quickly she took the clip that had been holding her hair to the side and used it to tie her hair into a loose twist, a few tendrils of hair hanging down to rest at the sides of her face. She smiled, blushing still, took a deep breath, she felt doubt upon doubt begin to weigh on her shoulders. Then, question after question sped through her mind. Why did this matter so much? Why should she care what he thought? Then...before all of this could effect her too much, before she lost her nerve, she stepped out of the dressing room, her head lowered just a bit, eyes fixed on the skirt against her thighs. "Well?"

Goten had been looking at a magazine, flipping through it casually, then he heard the door to the dressing room creak open. He put the magazine down immediately, looking up to her figure he felt time slow down around him. Every step she took away from those dressing room doors, twords him, was so elegant. His eyes slid so slowly up her form, his hands gripping tightly to the armrests of the chair on which he sat. His mouth went dry. He could never remember being so dumbfounded or speechless, unless he counted that moment, days before when he'd kissed her cheek. She was gorgeous, and he wanted to touch her, hold her at the very least, perhaps even run his fingers down her back, which was exactly what caught his eyes as she twirled slowly. He thought he probably could have stared at her all day, however he was pulled back to reality when she asked her question again. She was looking at him now, his eyes collided with hers as he answered truthfully. "You look...stunning..I love it.." He smiled, feeling a heat rise in his cheek. He was almost thankful when the saleswoman chimed in.

"He's right you know, the dress does you wonders. Turn for me."

Reluctantly, she tore her eyes from Goten for a moment to twirl once more, loving the feel of the fabric against her thighs as she did. She smiled at the saleswoman, awaiting an answer, noting that now the woman looked at her consideringly.

"The style is perfect, it's the color that gets me, how do you feel about the same dress in black?"

Bra thought about it for a moment. She'd often wear black because, in contrast to her skin and hair, it made her stand out just a little bit more. Plus, if she had this dress in black, the rinestones would stand out a lot more, giving her that sparkling effect she loved. She smiled happily and nodded. "Perfect." She looked to Goten. "Don't you think?"

He tried to imagine the same dress in black, on Bra, which only sent his mind into heated fantasies about his best friends sister. The dress as it was now made her look beautiful and innocent, if it were in black, there was no doubt in his mind that she would look seductive and sexy. He found it amazing what something like a simple change in color could do. And all he could do now was nod in agreement with her and the saleslady.

"Alrighty then, I'll get the dress in the same size as that one. What about shoes, gloves?"

Bra seemed to think for a moment. "Hmm...no, I have the perfect sandals for it, gloves would only bother me." The woman nodded and she was off again to find Bra's dress. It was only ten minutes later that Goten and Bra left the store, Bra smiling happily. She hadn't counted on finding the perfect dress, but she was happy she had. "Are you sure you don't mind driving me home Goten?" She looked to him, hoping she wasn't inconveniencing him.

"Not at all, I have to head there anyway to work on Trunks' mural." As they got to his car he held the door open for her, then closed it and got in himself. The drive was silent for the first few minutes. He tried desperately to focus on the road, and now what being so close to Bra was doing to him. Even now, having changed back into a black t-shirt and jeans, she was still sexy. He attempted to dismiss those thoughts, instead, saying the first thing that came to mind. "Lucky guy...whoever's taking you to the prom.." Oh yeah...that was smooth. If he told the truth, it would be that he was insanely jealous of whoever was taking her. He was very close to wanting to physically hurt the person who would have their arm linked with Bra's that night, who would more than likely be able to run their fingers down her smooth back. Great, now he was getting worked up. He shifted uneasily in his seat.

Bra hadn't noticed his movements, in fact, she'd made it her personal objective to stare out her window the whole way home, as not to stare at him, like she knew she would. She'd come to terms with her attraction to him. Who wouldn't be attracted to him? He was sweet, funny, strong, gentle...and painfully gorgeous. She told herself it was natural. But should it have been? She'd been friends with him for as long as she could remember. They used to play together as kids...now for some odd reason, she couldn't get him out of her mind. She found herself smirking lightly when she heard his statement. "No one's taking me...I've resigned myself to going alone. I just really wasn't interested in anyone who'd asked me." She'd been asked by a few guys of course, but she'd turned them all down, for some reason or another. Up until now she had no problem going to the prom alone. She imagined herself there now with Goten though. Just thinking of them together, on what was supposed to be one of the best nights of her life, made her shiver. The rest of the drive was just silence, Goten was mentally rejoicing over the fact that she wasn't going with anyone, and Bra fantasizing about going with him.

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They entered her house, Bra wanted to treat herself to a dip in the pool and a few laps for having managed to keep anything other than friendly images of Goten out of her mind. All the while, Goten just wanted to get into Trunks' room and get to work, lest he risk wanting to spend more time with Bra, which he knew would only lead to...something else. For now, he cleared his mind. "I'm going to head up to your brothers room." With that he turned and headed twords the stairs. Bra smiled at him, the victory of finding her dress still keeping her spirits high. She nodded lightly and waved to him. He turned away almost instantly. Her smile made him want to hold her close. Inwardly he sighed and made his way to Trunks' room. Bra waited a few more minutes before making her way to her room. She felt as if she could do anything now. And the first thing on her list didn't seem as hard as it had a few days ago. She left her dress in its box on her bed and changed into her dark, navy blue bikini. She wrapped an aqua skirt around her waist and picked up the cordless phone. She went down stairs and to the back of her house, then, once she was at the pool in back of the house she dialed a number she knew by heart, biting her lip gently in light anticipation as it rang..once...then twice.

"Hello?"

"Hey, Pan. Listen, I'm sorry for the way I lashed out at you a few days ago. I just wasn't myself...I'm really...really sorry. Can you ever forgive me?" She heard Pan's lighthearted laughter and found herself smiling too.

"Of course, I was ready to forgive you the first day, I was just waiting for you to come around. And I'm sorry too...for saying what I did, I had no right, it was your decision, I shouldn't have questioned it."

"Forgiven and forgotten. We both said things we didn't mean." Bra sat at the edge of the pool, her toes dipping in the cool water. "Now that that's over with though, how about you come over and we can have a private pool party? I feel like celebrating after finally getting the perfect prom dress." She giggled upon hearing Pan's squeel of excitement.

"You're on. I'll slip on my bathing suit and be there in a jiff!"

"Great, I'll call Marron now and apologize to her, then invite her too. See you in a bit."

"See ya!"

She hung up with Pan, dialing Marron's number a moment later. It was basicly the same with Marron, each forgave the other and Bra was congratulated on finding her dress, only Marron had to decline Bra's offer to celebrate. She was going on a date with Uub. Bra wished her luck and hung up the phone. She then leaned herself back, kicking her legs lightly in the water as she waited on Pan.

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Goten sighed dreamily as he watched Bra from Trunks' bedroom window. The way her body looked so completely sweet in the dimming sunlight. He didn't even notice the smile of mischief that appeared on his face when he thought of hovering over her, of kissing gently at her neck and tasting the flesh there. His daydream would have gone on and on had it not been for Trunks invading his sweet solitude. "Why are you staring out the window like that?" Trunks then crossed to where Goten was standing. Goten blushed a little and turned back to look at the mural, his steady hand painting once more. "Oh, I see...Goten, have you got a thing for my sister?"

Goten cleared his throat and shook his head lightly. "I have no idea what you're talking about." So what if he was lying? He was saving them an unnecessary conversation. He tried to justify it that way.

"Dude, I know that look, don't even try to hide it man." Trunks was smiling smugly, it wasn't often he knew something others didn't, and he was going to enjoy this. "You've got the hots for my sister." He went over to his bed and sat, watching the tint of pink wash over Goten's cheeks as he tried to concentrate. "I knew I was right."

Goten smiled and shook his head. "It's nothing like that, OK...so I like her, she's cute and pretty and all...way out of my league though." At this point he thought his voice was low enough only for him to hear, but Trunks heard him.

"Out of your league? Far from it. You should spend some more time with her, she's got the mansion and the cash, but she's not as stuck up as you'd think, she makes her own clothes half the time."

Goten looked back to Trunks, perking a brow. "Spend some more time with her? Are you giving me the OK to date your sister?" He smiled jokingly. However, when Trunks spoke, he was serious.

"I'd rather it be you than someone else I don't know. Besides, I trust you, I know you wouldn't hurt her. Actually I think I'd be more afraid of her hurting you." He smirked a bit. Goten looked out the window again. Pan was there now, the two girls were talking and laughing happily. He knew he liked her...he couldn't deny the strong attraction he felt for her, something inside him told him she felt it too. Then there had been those few moments of deep jealousy for anyone else who'd even touch her. Yes, he wanted Bra. And now he even had her brothers blessing, as it were. He smiled again, watching her hungrily.

Trunks shot up from where he'd been sitting, his eyes wide. "I hear...Pan..laughing...she's here." A smile was plastered on his face.

"Yep, she's down there with Bra." Just then a pair of swimming shorts were tossed to Goten, he caught them, then a towel that Trunks tossed at him too. "What the.."

Trunks smiled. "Suit up, we're going down there." Trunks went into his bathroom and changed. Goten smiled for a moment, a new determination in his eyes as he stared out the window at Bra. He'd make this a very special summer for her...

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It wasn't long before Pan and Bra were sitting by the pool, sipping sodas and talking dreamily about college. But now Pan had let the conversation shift to the summer ahead of them. "So Bra, what are your plans this summer anyway?"

She thought it over for a moment. She hadn't really given much consideration to it at all. She'd been too busy either planning things for the fall...or for the immediate event, prom. "Hmm...I don't really know." She shrugged. "I guess I'll just hang out here, or the beach." Her thoughts shifted immediately to a vision of her and Goten , sprawled out on a beach blanket, the waves crashing violently as his body rest atop hers. She blinked...pushing those thoughts as far away as possible, trying her damndest to listen to what Pan was saying.

"I guess I'll do the same. Trunks starts on his summer vacation in a few days." Pan sighed happily. Bra giggled.

"I don't even wanna know." Pan shot her a mischievous look, reassuring her that she most likely didn't want to know. And it was then that both Trunks and Goten emerged from the back of the house, both in swimming shorts, Bra felt her heart race, her breath caught somewhere in her chest as she looked on Goten's half naked gorgeous body. He was all she imagined and more. And so it took an immense effort for her to look away from him. As for Pan, she giggled, stood and ran into the ready and waiting arms of Trunks. Bra rolled her eyes, not noticing Goten had come to sit beside her at the edge of the pool till she felt a familiar warmth beside her. Goten, she thought, had a very distinguishing presence about him. When he was near, she felt the power brimming from him, she supposed that came from being half saiyajin, but there was more to it than just his power, she felt her own body go warm, she felt a very unreal attraction, there was almost something animalistic about it. Something she wished she could set free...if only once. She vaguely recalled reading something about it once when she'd decided she'd like to know more about what she was. A saiyajin's body chose the mate by a process of unmistakable attraction, both parties would feel it, and all others would be nothing to them, they would be devoted to that one person, body and soul. At the time she'd thought it nothing more than a sweet fairy tale, but now, she was seriously beginning to question whether it was more of a chemical reaction.

"Are you alright Bra?"

Her head shot up as she heard his question. She summoned a smile to soothe him, and herself too. "I'm fine, just thinking about prom and all." She looked to the side of them, Trunks and Pan were 'busy', locked in a kiss that made her envious. She pulled at the tie around her waist, leaving the skirt where it was and slipped into the pool, her body instantly emerged in water up to her shoulders. She dunked herself under for a moment, then came up to slick her hair back and turned to look at Goten, smiling because he was smiling at her. She needed to ease the tension, so she'd attempt to be playful with him. If anything maybe it'd remind her that they'd been friends since they were little, and friends was what they should remain as. She splashed him lightly, laughing a little.

"Hey!" He laughed too and followed suit, slipping into the pool, noting briefly that the cool water did nothing to ease how warm his body had become since he'd been close to her half naked bombshell of a body. He splashed her back and she backed up a bit, splashing him once more.

"You may be stronger but I'm faster." She remembered using that line so many times when she was younger. It wasn't necessarily true but Goten would often humor her and let her get away...for a while. She dodged another splash from him then smirked. "Told ya." His smile took on a look of mischief that sent a shiver up her spine that not even the cold water around her had managed to do. Then in the blink of an eye he was gone, she heard the shift of water but had no time to react to it. He was already behind her, arms closing around her, pinning her arms to her sides.

"Got ya..." What he'd done hadn't taken even a slight effort, yet his breathing had quickened a bit. He knew it was from having her back pressed so closely to him, but he couldn't really bring himself to let her go. Not yet.

"Yeah..I noticed.." Her breathing had become funny as well, she took shorter, quivering breaths now. He noted her every reaction and was more than pleased by it. He smiled inwardly and they both somehow forgot that the two lovebirds near them could have seen them had they not been busy themselves. Bra leaned back against him, her head turning slowly till her lips rest gently against his neck and she kissed him there ever so gently, her eyes closing as she indulged in that small pleasure. Her confidence in this act rose a bit when she felt more than heard Goten's low, throaty groan, the unmistakable sound of his pleasure and enjoyment of her shy kisses. His head tilted up slowly, he relented his hold on her, instinctively she turned and his hands then came to rest at her sides, caressing up and down her body. Her arms linked around his neck and for a few moments she stared at him, feeling as if he were the center of all her fantasies, hopes, dreams, her entire world. His eyes fixed on hers and she felt as if she wanted to cry, it was perfect, because she saw the same look mirrored in his eyes. It was as if they'd said so many things in those few seconds of an exhanged glance, and then it was pure heaven. His head lowered and his lips came down on hers in a kiss she didn't even have a name for. It had started off as the sweetest thing she'd ever felt, but steadily, her eyes closed and the passion of it all escalated into something much more. Her lips parted willingly for him and his tongue entered, seeking out every crevice of sweetness her mouth had to offer. It was dizzying, spellbinding, and she wondered how she'd lived this long without it. She wasn't sure how long it had lasted, because she never wanted it to end, but he'd pulled his mouth from hers and now her forehead rest gently against his. She was breathing heavily, only now did she notice his hands at the small of her back, holding her close, and only now, with a beautiful blush to her cheeks, did she notice the proof of his excitement, pressed so closely to her belly. She smiled sexily as she pulled back enough to look at him. "Mm...Goten.."

He could still feel himself breathing heavily, however he didn't let it show too much. He was still trying to anchor himself from that kiss. He'd kissed girls before, and always tried to make it good for the other person, but this was something else all together. Kissing Bra had been nothing short of phenominal. She brought out something in him, something completely possesive and primal. It all felt so right, having her in his arms. He was almost embarassed when his erection pressed to her, but the look in her eyes, the sound of her voice only made it all worse. He wanted her, soon, now...

"Ahem...o...k..." Both Goten and Bra's heads turned slowly to see Pan with her back to Trunks, wrapped in his arms, her eyes shocked, all the while Trunks smiled at the pair in the pool, then began to place gentle kisses along her neck. Pan smiled lightly, wriggling against him a bit. "I've seen a lot of things in life...why does this suprise me?" Goten and Bra remained silent, both still blissfully dizzy, and so it was Trunks that answered his loves question.

"Because you hadn't put any thought into it happening."

"And you did?" She perked a brow.

"Of course. It was inevitable."

"Uh-huh...how long have you know he's had a thing for her? She never told me a thing about liking--"

"Excuse me.." Said Bra as she cut in. "We can hear you ya know." She looked back to Goten and smiled, snuggling against him. "How about you let us figure this out...and when we know where we stand, you'll be the first to know." Goten smiled, then took to kissing her cheek, trailing his kisses down her neck, her head tilting back in response. Pan blushed and nodded her understanding of her friends request. It was then that Trunks took action and began to lead Pan back into the house.

"Hey sis, I suggest you either take it up to your room or wrap it up...mom and dad will be here soon. I doubt mom will mind much...but dad..well you know..." Bra then turned in Goten's arms to face her brother, nodding a bit.

"Yeah...I know." She exhanged a knowing look with Trunks before him and Pan disappeared into the house. Their brief exhange had left Goten seriously puzzled though.

"What was that about?" he blinked.

She sighed lightly, resting her head against his shoulder. "Let's just say...my father wouldn't exactly be thrilled about having his daughter date his former rivals son. It was hard enough for him to accept his own son dating his former rivals grand-daughter. It would add a lot of madness to life that I'd really just like to avoid right now." Goten nodded, pretending to understend. In all honesty he couldn't see what the big deal was. Wouldn't he rather his daughter date a fellow half saiyajin as opposed to a human? But apparently it was what Bra wanted, so he wouldn't question it. His eyes had closed somewhere along the line as he reveled in the serene feeling that washed over him when he held her like this...but now they shot open in awareness. She was smiling, and pressing herself to him, rubbing against him and making him grow hard all over again.

"Mmm...Bra.." His hands trembled momentarily before he gained a strong control over them, letting one hand slide down her body, his fingers then ran seductively over the warm place between her thighs, his smile turned mischievous when he heard her moan needfully. She'd been about to relax her body and let him have his wonderful way with her...and then she heard the front door open and close. Her eyes shot open.

"Oh no.." She whispered lightly, and immediately Goten let go of her. She grabbed his hand firmly, pulling him with her as her body was lifted into the air. She rarely used her powers except for when she was in a jam. This was one of those rare times where she'd allow it. She placed him and herself down gently beside the pool and thrust a towel into his hands, which he immediately took, drying himself off. "Go home, now...and I promise I'll make it up to you tomorrow." She smiled at him, he smiled back.

"OK...on one condition."

Time was running short, she could hear her mother calling out for her. "What?" Her brow arched questioningly, she wrapped a towel around herself.

"Allow me the honor of being your prom date."

She was speechless. Her dream was coming true right in front of her. The only guy she'd ever felt strongly attracted to was asking to spend one of the most magical nights in a girls life with her. She didn't even want to know how goofy her smile looked. All she knew was that it was a wide grin, and she nodded. "Of course...I'd love that." She threw her arms around him, loving the way he held her...but she had to let go, her mother was getting closer. She kissed him quickly. "Tomorrow.."

He nodded. "I've still got work to do in your brothers room...see you then." She nodded and he kissed her once more before he flew off, leaving her there to stare at the beautiful evening sky for moments on end. Only realizing her mother was there when she was tapped on the shoulder.

"Oh...hey mom.."

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The rest of that night for her had been a daze of sweetness. Every single task that lay ahead of her, she greeted with a smile. She showed her mother her dress, gotten together the necessary acessories, and just like she'd predicted, her mother loved the entire thing. Of course her father argued that it was a bit revieling, but apparently the majority ruled, and even he had to admit that she looked breathtaking in it.

The next day couldn't come soon enough for her. She found herself turning down an invitation from Pan to hang out at the mall after school. She simply wanted to rush home. Sure that Goten would be there as promised. However she prayed his curiousity about making their 'relationship' public wouldn't be as strong as it was the previous day. She wasn't about to end anything they could have before it even started. And ultimately, she knew that would happen sooner or later. After all, long distance relationships never lasted. She'd thrown those thoughts aside though, simply because she couldn't ignore the way he made her feel, couldn't deny that she liked it...wanted it.

She entered the house, a smile still pulling at her lips as she made her way up the stairs. Her heart beat a little faster now. She went in her room only to throw her bookbag on the floor, then went over to Trunks' room. And sure enough, he was there, but her body was frozen now, she couldn't have moved if she wanted to. Goten stood before the almost finished mural, inspecting it for flaws she guessed, beautifully shirtless, baggy black jeans clinging low to his fit body. She then commited every perfect lean muscle to memory. God he was hot....and he wanted her. She felt the heat rise in her cheeks. And as if he could sense she was there he turned to face her, his entrancing eyes fixing on hers. He smiled, and she leaned against the doorframe, feeling as if she could melt on the spot. He looked down shyly for a moment, as if her eyes were having the very same effect on him. "Beautiful..." Yeah, she though, his eyes are beautiful. "...ahem..the wall I mean...you're so talented." And she meant it, now that she had pryed her eyes from him, she'd given the mural a critical glance. He'd made one of her dearest friends look like a raven haired goddess.

Goten followed her glance to the mural. He'd admit it was turning out nicely, but really, what artist ever complimented his own work? He shrugged casually. "Glad these hands are good for something..." And instantly his gaze shot to her. He was quite enjoying the way her eyes traveled down to his hands, the way her breathing quickened just slightly. He knew what she was thinking, and that was most likely...exactly what he could do to her with those hands. He probably would have blushed if his body wasn't full of awareness, if he didn't want her so damn much. She must have sensed his train of thought, because she made her way to him, all the while he watched how her agonizingly short grey pleated skirt swished about her hips as she slowly, teasingly, cleared the distance between them. Her pale slender arms wrapped around his neck, his arms then linked around her waist. He stared into her eyes, how long...he didn't care. For the moment it seemed enough for both of them. As much as they yearned for eachother, for now, it was just enough to hold eachother. Shyly, Goten broke the silence. "Saturday seems so far off....I can't wait." He snuggled closer to her as her mind worked out of a daze to figure out why Saturday held any importance. And a moment later she realized that it was the night of her prom. She smiled at the thought of it being only three days away. "I'll be the envy of every guy there with you beside me." She blushed, then let her head rest on his shoulder.

"I could say the same...now I realise why you never had much time for me when you still went to Orange Star...all those girls..." There was the unmistakable hint of jealousy in her voice as she remembered how all the other girls used to fawn over him, and probably still did. She supposed she'd been too immature to fully appreciate him back then. But she felt she had some kind of claim on him now, which scared her senseless. A relationship with Goten could very well be enough to make her want to alter her plans for her future. She still had the rest of the summer though...perhaps she only needed to get this fling out of her system. For now though, she pushed all thoughts aside and focused on how glorious it felt simply to be in his arms.

"Get a room!"

Both Goten and Bra's glances shot to the door where Trunks stood, arms crossed over his chest, a cynical smile plastered on his face. Bra smiled and stuck her tongue out at him, then snuggled Goten once more before slipping out of his arms.

Goten cleared his throat. "I should get back to work...I'll come say goodbye beofre I leave, Bra." She smiled at him and nodded, poking Trunks as she walked passed him and back to her room.

Trunks rolled his eyes and shook his head some. "I really hope you know what you're getting yourself into." Goten kept on working, but perked a brow.

"Why do you say that?"

"C'mon Goten...you know as well as I do how unpredictable she is."

Goten smiled. He knew. So far the most unpredictable thing about her had been how he had known her for so long and not staked his claim on her, which he fully intended to do this Saturday. "Your point?"

"Listen...all I'm saying is watch your step."

"Were you, or were you not the one who encouraged me to take things further with her...a bit enthusiasticly I might add."

Trunks plopped down onto his bed. "You're right." On a sigh, Trunks relented and left it at that.

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