One Heart

A/N: I don't own DBZ and once again I've been late with updating another story. L

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Chapter Three: Videl's Secret Admire Gets Busted! Part I

7:03 AM (Satan Mansion)

Videl reached over and slammed turned off her alarm clock. She opened her eyes and closed them. It was morning and another day of dreadful school.

She was thankful this was her senior year and soon she'd be far away from her father. "But not too far away." Her father would always add.

Videl yawned and threw the sheets on the opposite side of her body and began to climb out of bed when she suddenly came to a halt. Images came to her mind about Gohan and herself, her birthday and some festival. She shook her head; it wasn't possible because it didn't make any sense. Why would he care if it was her birthday?

Could he actually like her? She flushed and touched her lips. It would explain her dream about him kissing her, unless it wasn't a dream.

She wouldn't embarrass herself by asking him if he came when she knew he hadn't. Videl shook her head and just concluded it as a figment of her imagination, no matter how much she wished it wasn't. After a hot shower Videl couldn't accept her answer, though determined to figure it out she decided to put it in the back of her mind until she got home. Noticing how late it was getting, Videl grabbed her outfit, socks and sneakers and quickly proceeded to dress herself. She ran towards her mirror and began to brush her hair and stared at herself. She wasn't wearing her usual tomboy attire for she chose an outfit Erasa had brought for her on her last birthday. It was a low-cut T-shirt than had the words: "I bite" boldly in red. The jeans gripped to her like a second skin and she looked different. Why was she being so self-conscious now?

Again she glanced at the mirror and knew it was too late for her to go change even if she wanted to. She spotted her textbook that contained her homework and made her way down the long stairs. She said a quick goodbye to Cahokia, and any other servants that she passed by and as she turned the knob she said goodbye to her father.

"Videl!" he called.

Videl groaned and thought of a somewhat believable excuse, "I'm going to be late, dad!"

"You should eat breakfast. All fighters need to be at their best, right?" he said not looking up from his newspaper. "Erg, these photographers can't do shit. Look at me, my hair isn't that big and Leone told me I shouldn't have shaved before the pictures. Cahokia, come here."

"Yes, sir?" she asked and folded a piece of cloth and placed it on the counter.

"Call Miter and fire Leone and tell the newspapers to come by at 1:00 for a re-shoot? Got that?"

"Yes, sir..." She made her way towards the living room.

"Dad, I really got to go. Love you, bye." She kissed his cheek and was out the door before he could say another word.

Videl got into her copter and flew towards Orange Star High. She wanted to make sure last night wasn't just some crazy but wonderful dream.

…Wonderful? Videl made a face, what in the world would she think it was wonderful?

12:44 PM(Cafeteria)

"…Hello, Videl? Yoo-hoo!" Videl jumped and looked around with shocked written all over her face.

"Huh…what…?"

"Are you listening to me?" Erasa asked getting a bit irritated by Videl's lack of interest.

"Uh, yeah…sure," Erasa sighed heavily. Videl glared at her friend, "What? I was listening!"

Erasa rolled her eyes, "Yeah, uh huh. Anyways, like I said, Mrs. Insomuch is casting for the play Romeo and Juliet and I was wondering if you would sign up with me. Give each other moral support and encouragement."

"I'll give you both of them without signing up, besides I hate acting in front of billions of people. You know I have a bit of stage fright."

Erasa giggled, "Doubt it. Besides, I already signed you up." The grinning blonde held up a small pink paper that listed:

Student Name: Videl A. Satan

Gender: Female

Class: Senior

Where: Gym

Purpose: Auditions

Time: 3:10 pm Approx. SHARP

Videl growled at Erasa and snatched the paper from the girl's hands, "Why—"

"You love acting, Videl. Besides you've been acting awfully funny." Erasa looked up and waved at Sharpener and Gohan and soon the two males began walking up towards the table that the two sat.

"Acting funny?" Videl yelled.

"Shh, you're making a scene." Erasa piped in.

Videl sat down fuming and muttered; "Making a scene?" she then glared once more and said, "Like when?"

"Spanish Class for instants." Erasa explained, "You were totally out of it—"

"You know French is the language of love." Sharpener grinned towards Videl.

Videl smirked, "Yes? But Spanish is far more romantic, don't you think, Gohan?" Videl leaned towards him and whispered, "Usted mira tan caliente, Gohan. El español puede ser tan romántico! Don't you agree, Gohan?" Videl winked.

The demi-saiyan blushed but he caught himself quickly but not quick enough. He stuttered a bit but he eventually nodded and saw the satisfaction in Videl's eyes. Videl sat down and smirked wildly at the demi-saiyan across from her.

"—daydreaming with googol-ly eyes as if you were in love—" Erasa paused, "Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh!" she exclaimed, "Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh!" Erasa blinked and saw the entire student body within the cafeteria was gawking at her. Meekly, she sat down with a bright crimson-colored blush upon her cheeks.

"Now that you made a fool of yourself, what is it?" Sharpener asked.

Erasa gripped him from across the table and twisted his head to look at Gohan and Videl and the blonde's eyes grew wide.

"See?" Erasa giggled and used her hands to make Sharpener nod even though he was completely dumbfounded as to what the hell was Erasa talking about.

And that's exactly what he told her.

"What the hell are you talking about?" he whispered.

"Have you ever seen Videl flirt before?" Erasa questioned.

"Nope, I always leave the door open for opportunities but it always got slammed….I wonder why…" he rubbed his chin and began to think, "hum…"

"I don't know what she said to him but it sounds sexy." Erasa smiled, "Do you think I'll be the bridesmaid for their wedding?"

"WHAT?" Sharpener asked.

"Oh you're so right." She grinned ear to ear, "Of course I'll be the bridesmaid. Hum… I should plan our a few things. Maybe we'll get this as a summer thing but I think Videl would love a spring wedding. What do you think? Nuah, it doesn't matter what the hell you think, now back to me—"

"WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT, WOMAN? THEY'RE NOT GETTING! AND IF THEY ARE THEN IT'S OVER MY DEAD BODY WHICH WILL BE TURNING IN ITS GRAVE!"

Again the cafeteria grew quiet, "OH MIND YOU'RE DAMN BUSINESS…Damn freshmen."

Videl rolled her eyes. Gohan looked at the exasperated blonde boy, "Who's getting married?"

"You and Videl…." Sharpener grunted and boy did he look miserable.

"WHAT? We're not getting married!" They yelled in unison.

Videl glared at the student body, "Mind you're DAMN business! Kami above, do you people not have lives?" Videl sat down and glowered at Sharpener, "Who the hell told you such a stupid and idiotic idea?"

Erasa who slipped away during the whole confusion had made her way tip-toeing towards the door behind them. Videl narrowed her eyes and set sight on the retreating blonde. Videl growled, what was getting into Erasa's head these days. She was imaging the most repulsive, futile… Videl looked at Gohan who busied himself with his large lunch…most wonderful and perfect idea in the entire world.

Videl shook her head and repeatedly slapped herself mentally, "Shut up, shut up. Its bad enough you said that Spanish stuff to him, which he probably knows what you said mind you, but marriage at your age? No way. "

"Hello, guys!"

Videl looked up and grimaced, "You're back, Erasa?"

"Yes and I wanted to apologize." She couldn't help the grin, "Oh. And to show my gratitude I want to bring you and the guys to the new club that just opened downtown Friday night."

"Isn't that for people who have ids?" Gohan swallowed his rice cake.

"I'm so in!" Sharpener grinned, "I've got a friend who'll be willing to make us some phony ones for the right amount of money. But seeing that we're close he'll put it half price. Won't cost you guys nothing. Impressed?" he grinned towards Videl, who only advert her eyes away from him after rolling them.

"Anyways—" Erasa ignored Sharpener, "Since it's going to be a half a day on Friday we'll go over to Gohan's for this week's final prep before we go to the club."

"What? Mine house? Why? Why not yours, Sharpener's or Videl's…?"

"…Mom and dad are having their "alone time" that night…"

"...Remodeling my room to add more space for my new personal gym…"

"No boys are allowed without passing a test."

Gohan looked at Videl, "Test?"

Videl shrugged. "Test. Basically for physical standers, financial, things like that. My dad wants to meet the guy and "talk" to him one-one-one which leads to the guy crying for his mommy, running for his life or fainting; but for guys like Sharpener its all three. He was the only guy permitted to get pass the gate but no guy's been in my room…unless my dream was real and he was the first…why am I blabbering like this. STOP BLABBBERING!! Why do I feel so funny and why's my heart beating so fast? Ok, stop blabbering…right…now...Kami, am I still blabbering?"

"Personal gym…?" Erasa asked.

"What? My last one was too small and besides," he began to flex his muscles, "I need to keep my babies in shape."

"Ok, we'll meet at your place say…4 or so?" Erasa asked. Gohan was about to protest if the bell hadn't rung, which signaled a five minute warning for dismissal of lunch. "Ok, see you there."

Gohan groaned. How was he going to explain this to his grandparents?

Videl gave him a reassuring smile, "Don't worry about it." She smiled, "If we need to find somewhere else that's ok. No need to get all stressed out about it. Besides, if you get all stressed out then we won't be able to get any tutoring done, Mr. Einstein. See you then."

Was it him or did Videl look different today. Different…?! No, she looked plain hot. The way her hips swayed when she moved and the way the jeans gripped her bottom. Gohan stared at her with his mouth wide open and mentally thanked Sharpener for closing his mouth. "You might want to hustle to boys locker room before second class and get some cold water to cool off lover boy." He smirked, "Or should I say "horny boy"?"

Gohan glared at the blonde, "Just shut up before I shut you up myself."

"Oh I'm so scared!" Sharpener said sarcastically before laughing out loud.

…Moments Later…

Erasa blinked, "Hey, Gohan! Where's Sharpener? I could have sworn I saw him last with you over here talking."

"Oh he's a bit occupied at the moment." Gohan pointed to the trashcan beside them. Sure enough Sharpener was suck and screaming to be pulled from the "vile can" as he complained it was ruining his hair.

Erasa grinned at Gohan and most have read his thoughts or overheard Sharpener for she said, "You know you have as much as a chance as any guy to get her…maybe more." She winked, "You're unique, cute, and trustworthy and a whole lot more! Plus you're someone she can confide in without worrying about you trying to take advantage of her, her money or her fame, and that really boosts you up."

Gohan hesitantly smiled, "Yeah, thanks. But I'm not really that interested. liar, LIAR! besides, why ruin a fragile friendship…is it that fragile? …in the end if we break up then we'd not only loose that but a friendship I want to keep."

Erasa frowned, "Ok."

Gohan turned towards Sharpener and decided it was best to change the subject, "Should we help him out?"

"Must we…? Hum…Later…Maybe…" they said and made their way towards their lockers.

"HELP, HOT BLONDE STUCK IN TRASH! HEL-LO!! I'M SO GOING TO SUE THIS DAMNSCHOOL FOR THIS! WHEN I GET MY HANDS ON YOU, SON GOHAN, YOU'RE GONNA WISH YOU WERE NEVER BORN!!" Sharpener yelled and frantically squirmed and thrashed about. When he did managed to get his footing, he quickly lost it and when tumbling down A-hallway during the mad rush for lunch. "HHHHHHEEEEE—UFM—MEEEUGHHAAA—PAIN!"

That Night (Satan City)

The womanly figure stood before the sidewalk and folded her arms. She'd wait. She'd bid her time.

She didn't want to be detected, not yet. All these years and now she was back. Lies were only getting harder and harder to remember and control. It had to end now. And she feared this would shock everyone she knew and cared about.

She took out a photo and clenched her fist. "Soon…" she breathed.

Tomorrow Morning 8:40 AM

Videl opened her locker and something fell out to land before her feet.

Videl blinked and knelt down to pick up the envelope just before Erasa came towards her. 

"Hey there Videl…" Erasa chimed, "Guess who's got a date for the Spring Fling?"

"Let me guess…you?" Videl replied sarcastically.

Erasa's eyes grew wide, "It's me—HEY, how'd you guess." she saw Videl shrug then her eyes caught upon the letter.

"Ooh, a letter, huh? Who's it from?" Erasa snatched the letter from Videl's hand and ignored Videl's angry protests. Erasa sniffed the letter and grinned, "I smell cologne…a very good choice of cologne. Not to mention expensive." She sniffed again. "The man knows his cologne but I never smelled this type before." She looked at Videl with pleading eyes, "Open it. I'm too anxious to."

Videl rolled her eyes, "Yeah, I better since it's my letter." Videl opened the letter with caution and eyed it carefully.

Erasa peeked over her shoulder and gasped which made her friend blush deeply. "…"Love your secret ADMIRER???!!!'"

Erasa went in front of Videl, "Oh I think I'll faint this very minute. How romantic, you've got a secret admirer."

Videl scowled, "Probably Sharpener or one of his jackass friends."

"Nuah, Sharpener wouldn't know an expensive cologne if it kicked him in the—ass—assets that's the word." Erasa grinned widely at the vice principal and waited until she was out of earshot and squealed, "Oh my gosh, I can't breath!"  She fanned herself. "Who do you think it is?"

"How am I supposed to know?" Videl closed her locker.

"You're a cop, you've got access to files and you can determine the handwritings since we take some many fuc--functional tests." She again grinned at the principal who gave her a suspicious glance in return. Again, she wanted for her to be out of earshot before letting out a heavy sigh. She looked at the letter and sighed blissfully. "I vividly remember my last secret admirer." She glowered at the letter. "Who only wanted to sweet talk me into going to bed with him; I mean stupid should have been written on his head!! Arrogant, stupid ass pigheaded—"

"Ok, I get it, Erasa." Videl snapped. "Just give me the letter." Videl held out her hand and waited for Erasa to hand it over.

"Fine...be that way." Erasa pouted, "But we have 20 minutes before class begins…so I can give you a brief argument about why guys are such bastards! First off—"

BEEP! BEEP!

"Whoops. Looks like I'm needed. Later." Videl said and headed off towards the end of the hallway on top speed.

Erasa blinked and waved towards her departing friend and was unaware Videl set the watch off on her own. She looked back hoping Erasa didn't catch on only to collide with something hard…and warm. She knew it wasn't a something for its arms wouldn't have encircled her waist as it did.  Videl felt a blush cover her cheeks as she leaned against the male's chest. She could not only feel the hard muscles underneath the thin material, but she could feel his warmth radiating from his body to hers making her feel overwhelming hot. She lifted her head when she heard him cough and she found her blush was nothing compared to his.

"Uhm…you ok?"

"I'm fine." She lowered her gaze.

"That's good…uhm could you let go of me?"

Videl looked to find her arms encircled around his neck and she nodded.

He helped her pick up her textbook and brushed his fingers against her and it felt like a blot of lightening when their hands touched. It didn't hurt but it felt wonderful. She met his gaze and she hesitantly smiled, "Thank you…" Their faces were so close to the other it would have been easy to meet his lips but she decided against it.

Gohan only nodded. "I've got to get to class. See you later, Videl." He stood up so quickly she hardly seen him and the moment was over. It seemed like life around them had returned and the sounds of the student body talking and the slamming of lockers told her that. During that moment, which could have been a minute or two at the most felt like an eternity. Videl looked at her free hand and still felt the aftereffects of touching him. She watched his retreating form and smirked. "umm… Nice butt, Gohan." Videl blushed at her thoughts but that didn't keep her from looking.

"YOO HOO!" Erasa's face was close and looked largely concerned.

Videl yelped and fell back. "WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING?" she caught her breath. "Sorry."

"No need." Erasa held out a hand and pulled Videl up. "So was I seeing things or were you and Gohan having a little "moment" in the middle of a busy hallway? What happened? What did he say? What did you say? Are you two going to go out? Can I be the bridesmaid? How many—"

Videl glowered at Erasa for reasons neither knew. "I need to go to class."  Videl took her leave and headed in the wrong direction for her next class, which happened to be calculus.

Erasa stomped her foot and grunted. "Fine…be that way." She tossed her head in the other direction and folded her arms, "Humph."

Elsewhere (Orange Star)

Videl took a few deep breaths and sighed in relief. She heard the bell ring and grimaced. She was late, again!!

Videl groaned and began to head the opposite direction and dodged a few frantic students who were also late.

2:00 PM

It was just five minutes after dismissal and Erasa stood by Videl's locker as the two got ready for their auditions.

"So did you find out who's your admirer?" Erasa asked.

Videl looked at Erasa and shook her head. "No. All I got was that he had neat handwriting and a great sense for picking colognes."

Erasa groaned. "Well that casts a lot of guys out of the running; anything else, Videl?"

"No. But…" Videl trailed off.

Erasa's eyes grew wider than saucer pans. "No WAY!"

Videl nodded and once again there was anything letter. Videl looked at the letter still wondering who it could possibly be.

"Oh read it already!" Erasa pleaded.

Erasa swooned when she read the last sentence. "He's a poet?"

"Damn good one too." Videl placed the letter into her backpack. "If my dad ever found this he'd have a heart attack."

"He's just too overprotected."

Videl rolled her eyes. "Just? I never been on an official date and I'm how old Erasa?"

"Not even one?"

"Well…there was this one guy but he doesn't count. It was dad's idea and the guy ran off when we passed some blonde." Videl shrugged. "It didn't bother me and besides the twit sent him packing before I got to turn around. My dad only wanted me to like him since he would bring more fame and money to our family. Also, because dad made this horrible crack about the guy's father and wanted me to flirt and date the guy's obnoxious octopus-handed son. Funny thing was that as soon as our dads' backs were turned he was drooling over my maid, who was Sharpener's mother—"

"Oh that was the guy who Sharpener decked in the alley years ago. Golly." Erasa giggled. She looked at Videl and handed the letter back to her. "Do you think he'll ask you to meet him?"

"Probably…"

"Anyways, do you have any leather jeans or—"

Videl grimaced. "Leather pants?"

Erasa shrugged. "Leather pants, leather jacket. It doesn't matter."

"I really shouldn't have agreed to this in the first place." Videl groaned. "Let's go."

Erasa shrugged and followed Videl towards the gym.

Elsewhere (Mica Beauty DesignsShop)

Angela bit her lower lip. No one had believed her! Videl had easily made the lie backfire onto her as if she was jealous of the girl. Angela stomped her foot. She was NOT jealous. She would have to come up with something to really knock Videl down and that Gohan too. Why would he resist her? She was Angela Vulgar, a rich and popular cheerleader who always had the coolest and hottest boyfriends.  Angela growled underneath her breath. She needed a plan and she needed it now.

Other Word

"Humph, I wish I was still in that damnable sword." Old Kai folded his arms cross his chest.

"Why? You complained it was a killer for your back." Supreme Kai replied.

"I can't watch my favorite shows, I'm being constantly harassed by that Baba woman and this-this sayian is eating as if there's no tomorrow!"

Goku swallowed. "I can't help it. I'm dead so that means there's no tomorrow…I think. Anyways—" he turned to Chichi. "You really out did yourself."

Chichi beamed. "It's a recipe my mother use to make." Her eyes lit up. "Speaking of my mother we should head over to King Kai so I can talk to her about our plans and check upon our sons."

"Ok." Goku took two plates for the road. "I'll probably get hungry on the way and King Kai maybe a friend but his cooking isn't all that friendly now a day."

{} OH, thanks A LOT Goku! {}

Goku yelped. "King Kai?"

{} One and the only, Goku! {}

"Uh, how have you been?"

{} I know your naïve at times but I'm no fool, Goku. Anyways, I'm awaiting your arrival and George and Bubbles can hardly contain themselves with how excited they are. {}

"Tell them to clam down and I'll be there in 5." He held Chichi in one arm and the plates in the other.

Then the two adults and the food vanished.

{} In five what—AAAGHHH, GOKU! You could have given me a heart attack! What do you think your doing to my soufflé! It's very delicate... NOOO you fool, now it's flat…. Yes I know…fine. {}

The two kais blinked. "Ok, let's get back to me!" Old Kai yelled. "This is horrible! I have never been so miserable since that old hag of a witch morphed with me to create such a displeasing but somewhat handsome Kai you see before you. I was so handsome before then, so young."

Supreme Kai groaned. "How did you get out?"

"Well it all began years ago. Hey, grab some popcorn this may take a while and boy I mean a while." Old Kai replied. He moved his arms in a circular motion until a black hole large enough for his hand to slip in appeared beside him. He stuck his hand in a moved it about searching for something. "No…! No, that's definitely not it! NO…I thought I got rid of these ages ago…AAHH, here it is." He produced two large bowls of popcorn. He plopped one into his mouth, "Uhm…delicious."

Supreme Kai nodded. "You…never seem to amaze me."

4:33 PM (Outside Orange Star High)

"Ahh, Videl." Erasa cried. "We didn't even get a chance to see who Romeo is going to be."

"I really don't care." Videl fumed. "I was horrible."

"No you were not. Stop being so hard on yourself, you'll be Juliet for sure."

Videl laughed. "I'm the third understudy. You were practically the best for Juliet."

Erasa shrugged. "High school plays aren't my style. I only do it to meet the guys. Besides I'm not going for a Broadway career, I'm going to be one of the best cosmetic companies known to man and animal alike. We'll sell some of the sexiest and down right hot stuff." Erasa blinked. "Oh yeah, I told the guys to meet us at your house so we could go out shopping and eat so we could forget all about finals and think about the Spring Fling. You are going, right?"

Videl hated dances or any of their school's functions. Videl opened the door and grimaced. "I really don't know, Erasa."

"Oh you have to." Erasa replied.

"I don't think so." Videl turned to look inside of the mansion and both girls' eyes went wide. The room was crowded with newscasts, reporters, and every branch of media. The two covered their ears like most of the people inside when Hurcule laughed aloud. "Oh sweet pea, come over here."

"Sweet pea?" a male voice chuckled. Videl growled underneath her breath. She knew the owner of that hideous voice and she dreaded the day to ever hear it again.

She turned to give him a strained smile since she knew she was being watched. "Andrew." Videl said as politely as she could through gritted teeth. "How have you been?"

Erasa yelped. That was the guy!!! The guy Sharpener nearly got arrested for attacking him. The blonde-haired teen was awfully handsome but not the type she liked. He stood tall and lean with board shoulders. From the way he walked up to Videl his movements portrayed he was confident and arrogant. His eyes were hidden by dark sunglasses and he wore a navy-colored suit. "Videl, how have you been." He looked at her with a grin. "It's been far too long, Videl."

Hurcule clasped his hands together and hurried over towards the group.

Videl looked around and caught sight of Gohan and Sharpener and quickly grabbed Erasa. The two teenager girls headed off towards their friends who stood by the table of food.

"What are you two doing here?" Videl asked.

"Your dad—" Sharpener scuffed down a large sandwich. "—just invited us in for Kami knows why."

Videl nodded. She wondered why. Hurcule came over with the cocky Andrew and Hurcule snapped his fingers. Soon a waiter arrived with a tray of champagne and each glass was filled almost half way. "Champagne?" Videl asked.

"For the special occasion my Videl." Andrew grinned once more.

"I'm not yours, damn you." Videl hissed.

Andrew's eyes glowed with an emotion Videl dared not to acknowledge. Damn the arrogant bastard.

"Everyone, you've been waiting patiently for the greatest news to probably ever hit Satan City." Hurcule beamed. He gestured towards his parents to stand beside him and they agreed.

"What news?" Erasa asked.

"Shh." Sharpener told her

Erasa glared at him. "Humph." Then she gave him a stomp from her high heels on his feet.

"EEE—YOOO—"

"Shh." Erasa snapped.

Hurcule coughed. "As I was saying." He lifted up his glass. "To announce that Andrew Unicoi has just proposed to my daughter, Videl Satan and she agreed. In other words people, there's a wedding about to happen this coming fall!"

Cheers erupted throughout the large room and the group of teenagers looked mortified except Andrew. He was grinning like an idiot as he received pats on the back and congratulations from the guests. Videl's eyes grew wide. She sneered at her father; this was probably the most—most atrocious thing he ever did to her! How could he? Did he not know she could stand to be anywhere near that man? Couldn't he see she wasn't ready for marriage? Or did he just didn't give a damn about her and her feelings. Well then she didn't give a damn what he said.

Her friends had taken the trays from three waiters and drank down the champagne as if they wanted to get drunk. Drunk enough to run away from a crazy father whose idea of happiness for himself was a marriage between his daughter and some spoiled-rotten man. "Hey, chubby! Another glass!" Erasa snapped and held up her empty glass in annoyance.

Videl made a rash decision and ran away from the room to be alone on the porch. She hated him!

She restrained herself from punching him until he begged for mercy. Videl screamed and drew in a few breaths and headed towards the swing set that had been there since she could remember. Videl sat down and held onto the side of the swing and stared down at the dirt. She felt herself being pushed and her feet left the ground. Videl gasped and turned around to find the source. It was Gohan. He gently continued to push her and she flew higher and higher.

Videl looked back at him again. Gohan answered her silent question and replied. "Go ahead. I'm listening."

Odd that she felt she could trust and rely in a guy she hardly knew. But then again she just felt something for him. The feelings you got when you had a crush on someone. Maybe. Probably. "I just wish he'd think about me for once instead about his fame and publicity. I mean sure Andrew is good looking but what's underneath that? Nothing but a cold cocky and a totally obnoxious guy, who hasn't grown up! Or sure he'll pretend but you can see it in his eyes. The last time I saw him he tried to give me a shave and nearly cut off all my hair and he was fifth teen back then." Videl sighed. "I mean what the hell possessed him to say that? And in front of all those people too. He was never a good father. Even when I was a kind I hardly seen him. So he thought he could make all that time up with birthdays and holidays and an occasional cruise. He thinks he knows me inside and out but dammit he doesn't. I feel like we're just drifting further away and the more we try to get along, the further we drift."

Gohan nodded.  Videl smiled gratefully at the demi-saiyan. "Thanks for listening."

Gohan again nodded and returned her smile after a few second. "I'm here for you."

Videl smiled again and Gohan felt something melting within him. She stood up and went on her tipsy-toe and kissed his cheek. Her eyes fluttered open as a flood of memories came through her. That night, which seemed like yesterday, she wondered and hope was for real. A blush smeared upon their cheeks and Gohan held her close. The two looked above them and looked at the starry sky above them. Videl looked up and pointed out a shooting star and she made a wish. Gohan decided he wanted a wish too and so he made one.

They heard the porch door being opened and the noise of the gathering and quickly Videl got back onto the swing and Gohan casually leaned on the opposite side of the swing set. Erasa poked her head out and looked around. When she saw them they feared by how wide her eyes were and how amused she looked that she knew what happened. "Hey guys, come help me with dumb here." She pointed towards Sharpener who was sleeping by her foot. "He had a bit too much to drink and we were trying to hide him from his mother when he deiced to be an ass and drink another glass."

"Uh, just a minute Erasa." Videl called. Videl gazed up at the stars and prayed her wish came true.

NEXT TIME:

An extraordinary episode…

Who's the secret admirer? Why is Andrew really here for? Will Angela finally succeed in her plot? What about that woman, what's her purpose in this story? Will Videl go through with this marriage or will a demoralizing event shatter everything around her? If that does happen where or who shall she run to? Emotions erupt but who can you really trust? Decisions must be made and friendships are on the line.

"How can you hold onto something you never had?"  (?)

"If I hadn't…none if this would have happened…If only I had…" (?)

"…can't keep her mouth shut forever. She'll tell so we'll have to get rid of her ourselves…one way or another." (?)

"Never turn you're back on us. You were always soft. Damn bastard." (?)

"You said everything would be all right. You said you'd be there for me…I want to believe you." (?)

"Then do…don't shoot me." (?)

On the next: One Heart….

A/N: I hope you enjoyed reading this chapter and again, forgive me for its lateness.

Completed: 7/28/2004