Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters in this story. So, there you go.

A/N: Sorry it's been so long. I have been going the graduation. I am now officially a college graduate. I are smart. Thanks to Mike for keeping me in check and staying on my case about getting this out. And thanks to all the people who reviewed the last chapter. And remember you Goten/Marron people, keep the faith. It is coming soon. Like two or three chapters.

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Marron grumbled as the sun broke through the window in her hotel. She had gotten home late the day before. Well, early if you took it in American time, but she was becoming very familiar with the term "Jet Lag". She rolled over so her back was to the window. She opened her eyes and spotted the picture of her and Gotten on the nightstand. Beside it was the piece of paper that Pan had given her with Goten's address and apartment number. She sat up and decided that now was the best time to getup. She had slept through the entire day and night. Flying always did that to her. That's why she never learned. Plus, that just gave Goten an excuse to carry her.

---Across town---

"I know I'm new at this Jamie, but I don't think water is suppose to do that."

Jamie spun around and spit out the coffee in her mouth as she watched the water on the stove boil over. She ran over and turned the heat down. "You really are completely illiterate in the kitchen huh?"

Goten smiled and rubbed the back of his head, "Well, my mom always made such good food, so I always ate there."

Jamie blew a stray strand of blonde her out of her face. She then smirked at Goten, "I am starting to think that that smile should be outlawed. It is impossible to be mad at you when you smile at me like that."

"That's what every else always told me. I got it from my dad."

Jamie sighed and checked on the food, "Well, your breakfast should be ready pretty soon, so go get cleaned up."

"Okay, thanks for making breakfast," said Goten as he walked towards his room.

Jamie looked at him as he left, "Don't count on this every time. You're learning how to cook today." She then looked at the mess Goten had made while trying to make eggs. She rolled her eyes and mumbled to herself, "If I can keep you from destroying the kitchen that is."

Goten poked his head out of his room, "That's what my mom said before I burned down that part of the house. She didn't try to teach me after that."

---On the Street---

Marron walked down the sidewalk. Most people would think she was crazy. A young lady walking alone down the street in New York City. Of course, Marron knew better. When she first told her parents about going to college, 18 had shown Marron a few moves that could get the job done. OF course, knowing how protective 18 was of Marron, it would do more than get the job done. Marron spotted a little diner. She walked down and sit at the counter and waited for someone to come. Finally, a older lady came, "What can I get for you doll?"

"Um…could I get some coffee and some toast?"

"That all you want? A skinny thing like you needs something else to put some meat on those bones. Ain't going to attract any men like that."

Marron looked at the menu trying not to blush. The waitress smiled, "Oh, seems there is already someone huh? I'll bring you something good."

Marron gave her a kind smile. A few moments later, the waitress came back with the coffee and some sausage and eggs along with the toast. She put them in front of Marron. Marron smelled them and smiled, "Smells delicious."

"Trust me deary, they are. Now, you going to leave an old lady waiting, or you going to tell me about this guy?"

"Don't you have to work?"

"Nah, it's always slow this time. So, spill."

Marron reached into her purse and pulled out her wallet. She then pulled out a picture that was taken a few months before Goten left. "His name's Goten-"

---At Goten's apartment---

Jamie tried to keep from laughing as Goten continued to shovel food into his mouth. He looked at her and tried to say something, but his mouth was too full.

Jamie let out a little laugh, "Try chewing and swallowing first."

Goten swallowed and gave a innocent smile, "This is great!"

"Thanks, but I have a feeling you would eat anything if you were hungry enough."

"No really, this is the second best cooking I ever ate."

Jamie put up a hurt face, "Second best?"

"Um…well…you see…"

Jamie smiled, "I know. Boys will always like their momma's cooking best."

"Yeah."

"So, what you doing after this? We don't have our first day in the studio till next week."

"I think I'll do a little training. Then a jog in the park. And then meet you out in front of the fountain for our regular. You can handle both guitars right?"

"I'm not some weak little chic you know? I handled myself long before you where here."

"I know, so what you going to do before the park?"

"I thought maybe I would go up to the roof and watch you train."

"Sounds good."

---At the diner---

"And you came all this way just to be with him?"

Marron sighed, "Yep."

"well, good luck with it dear. Anything I can do, let me know."

Marron took out the address from inside her pocket, "Know where I can find this place?"

The waitress looked at the address and smiled, "Yeah, you take the next road right, and then go down two blocks. You're pretty close."

Marron smiled and paid her bill, "Thanks." She walked out and started to follow the directions. She had made the turn and went past the first block. She smiled when she started to hear the sounds of intense training. She walked up to the build that it was coming from. She could definitely tell where the sound was coming from. She cracked a smile, "The roof." She walked inside and ran up to the roof. She opened the door to the roof and saw the last thing she ever wanted to see.

Goten was sitting in the ground with a towel draped around his shoulder. Jamie was sitting behind him massaging his shoulders, "That was impressive."

"It was a good warm up. The real stuff starts now."

"Don't overdue yourself. The last thing I want is my precious Goten to get hurt."

Marron gasped and took a step back, 'Her Goten? No, he promised me. He promised. He would never break a promise.'

Goten looked up and froze, "Marron?"

Jamie looked up and saw the blond staring at the two of them. She smiled, "Hey. I'm Jamie. Goten told me a lot about you."

Marron clenched her fists, "He failed to mention you."

"Oh well, I'm sure that would change real soon," stated Jamie as she took a hold of Goten's hand.

Marron's eyes lit up with anger.

Goten noticed this, "Oh boy, this is not going to end well.'

Marron walked straight up to Goten and slapped him, "That's for the lie in Japan." She then kneed Goten and a very manly place, "And that's for the lie over the phone."

Goten fell to the ground holding himself.

Jamie stood between the two, "What was that for?"

Marron looked at Jamie and smirked, "He promised me that he would not fall for you. He promised. And I don't like being lied to."

Goten sat on the ground trying his best to stand, "Jamie, why don't you go get the guitars and head on to the park."

"But-"

"Please go Jamie. I think me and Marron need some time to talk."

Jamie reluctantly started to walk away. She closed the door behind her. Marron smiled when the door closed. She then bent down to Goten's level, "I suggest you start explaining."

Goten sit against the wall and chuckled, "An interesting twist?"

"Huh?"

"I was single for 2 years before I met Paris. For 2 years I wanted to be with you. Every moment I woke up, I would beg for that to be the day that I would confess my love to you. But I never got enough courage. You were always going out with other guys. So, I just became the admirer from a distance. Now, it seems the roles have changed."

Marron sat down beside Goten and sighed, "Sorry about the kick. You okay?"

"I will be in a few minute and once I get rid of the "I'm going to hurl" feeling."

Marron chuckled, "I really missed yor sense of humor."

Goten slowly stood and started to walk away.

"Why her?"

"Huh?"

"Why did you have to go and fall for her?"

"To be hones, she loved me for who I was. Not because she had known me my whole life, or whose relative I was. OR because Trunks is one of my closest friends. She loved me because I'm Goten. It was that simple. IT feels kind of good."

"But I lo-"

Goten shook his head, "Please don't finish that phrase Marron, because you will only get hurt. And I will be the one hurting you. That's the last thing I want to do."

Marron ran up and grabbed his hand. Goten turned around just in time to be planted with the kiss of his life. Marron wrapped her arms around his neck and refused to let go.

Just then, Jamie walked back onto the roof, "Hey Goten, you want to give me your key so I can lock you door?" She looked up and saw the kiss. Marron was wrapped around Goten, and Goten seemed to be doing nothing to stop it. A tear started to form, "Oh, okay." She turned around and ran down the stairs.

Goten had heard Jamie and opened his eyes just in time to see her run off. He pushed Marron away and ran after her, "Jamie wait! It's not what it looked like?"

Jamie spun around anger visible in her eyes, "Not what it looks like! How can it not be what it looks like! Do I look that naïve! She was kissing you, and you were loving it. I was just a replacement for her wasn't I?"

"No, of course not. I love you."

"Don't you dare ever say that to me again." Jamie ran out the door and into the streets. The next thing she heard was the car horn.