One Heart

A/N: I don't own DBZ. I decided to make this a part I and part II for the next chapter because it was getting too long and I decided it would be a lot to read. Enjoy, please review and suggestions are welcomed. This chapter and the next are more focused on Gohan & Videl's relationship and romance.

Nov 5, reuploaded and a few additions were added.

phone conversations— (— thoughts —)


Chapter Eight: No need for matchmakers!!! (Part I)

Ring

Ring

Videl was lying asleep on her bed. It was dark outside and the window, which was open about three inches high, blew in some of the night air.

Ring

Ring

Videl had decided a few days before that she wanted to go back to her apartment and gathered her things since Chichi more than happy to have her stay until everything was back in order at the mansion. The Son house had an extra guestroom in which Videl could stay. However, after kicking off her shoes and catching sight of her bed, Videl had fallen asleep.

Ring

Ring

Videl groaned softly and her eyes fluttered open. "Huh?" Videl rubbed the sleep from her eyes and heard the ringing more clearly. "Oh yeah, I fell asleep." Videl looked around the room.

Ring

Ring

— "I'm out right now, please leave a message and I'll get back to you, bye." —

Beep.

Videl stretched and yawned, "Good thing I left the answering machine on."

— "Videl, it's me, Gohan." —

Videl gasped for a reason she didn't know; probably because she hadn't expected him to call now.

— "I came over, but you weren't home. I hope you're all right." —

Videl smiled, "He came over and checked on me, how sweet."

— "Well, I'll call you back later, bye." —

Videl heard this and ran to her phone and picked it up.

— "Gohan, wait." —

— "Woo, hey Videl." —

— "Hi, I just got in." — Videl lied. — "Is there something you wanted to tell me?" —

Gohan smiled.

— "Yeah, I was just wondering…uh, would you like to go out tomorrow?" —

Videl smiled widely and nodded even though she knew he couldn't see it.

— "Yeah, that would be great! When Gohan…?" —

— "Uhm. How about ten? We'll meet at our regular spot, at the far end of the park near the fountain." —

— "All right, that sounds perfect! I'll be there ten sharp. I can't wait." —

— "Yeah, me too, I'll see you then. Bye."—

— "Bye…"—

Gohan fell back onto his bed, he did it. He actually did it. This would be their first official date, finally. All throughout their conversation he was nervous as hell but he tried his best to conceal it. Gohan sighed; he wanted everything to be perfect.

Satan City

Videl looked at her watch for what felt like the hundredth time. "Gohan's late." She sighed and looked at the passing couples.

"Videl, over here!" Gohan waved.

Videl smiled and turned to face Gohan who was approaching her. "You came."

Gohan smiled, "Wouldn't miss it for the world." He blushed, "I'm sorry I was late."

Videl shook her head and smiled, "That's ok. I only got here a minute ago myself."

"Glad you made it too. Where do you want to go?" he blushed even more, "I never even asked you out before, so this will be a first." Gohan's blushed made him looked even more adorable than anyone could ever imagine. Plus the way he looked so serious and so innocent made Videl feel something tug at her heart. "There must be some place." He hadn't been to many places in this city other than the library and a fast-food restaurant and he considered both to be far from romantic.

"You know, Gohan." Videl started and caught the demi-saiyan's attention. "Maybe it wasn't such a good idea getting together…today I mean."

Gohan stopped towards her and took her hand gently, "Don't even think like that." He smiled, "Don't worry, let's walk a bit, we'll figure something out."

He began to lead her. Videl looked down at their hands and blushed, she wondered if he was blushing too but she couldn't tell just yet. His hands were so warm. "Gohan, wait a minute." She giggled.

Gohan stopped and that cute smile didn't vanish, if anything it grew.

Videl returned the smile. "I know where we could go. Let's go to Hajjis, it's supposed to be really warm there and it's not too far from here."

"Yeah, that will be great." Gohan grinned.

Videl nodded.

Hajjis

Gohan and Videl watched two seagulls fly above them. Who would have thought they could actually go to the beach in the fall and it was actually warm here as if it was a regular summer day. The azure water and the sand which had a tan-color look to it made the place look even more beautiful.

"This beach is so beautiful." Videl said.

"Yeah, it is." Gohan nodded. "You can see for miles."

Videl turned to Gohan, "Thank you, Gohan for bringing me here."

Gohan only blushed.

"This is so nice." She cupped some water into her hands. "And somehow when I'm with you everything seems ok." Her voice began to soften, "I don't know why but before now, it felt like I've been alone for a long, long time. You know what I mean, Gohan?"

"Yeah, sure I do."

"You know what, Gohan?" Videl stood up and faced him once more.

Gohan turned towards her. "What?"

Videl stood just a few inches from him and got onto her tipsy-toes and kissed him. It lasted for about a good ten seconds, correction ten wonderful seconds. Videl broke the kiss with a grin and took two steps back. "Now we have something to remember this day by. I may not have had wonderful memories from the past, but I can create more for the future, right?"

Gohan who had been a bit caught off guard by the kiss felt the blush vanish from his face. Gohan nodded. "Defiantly…"

Videl turned around beaming, "Gohan, let's take a walk, come on." Videl held out her hand and Gohan took it and the two walked down the sandy beach. To Gohan and Videl, the waves, the seagulls and the people around them seemed to fade away when they were together.

SatanCity

The mall was extremely busy especially with couples, the young and the old ones.

Gohan and Videl walked out of the photo booth. A couple that waited behind them took their seats.

As the walked away, Videl giggled at the second picture, "This is hilarious."

"How's it funny, my eyes were half closed. I never liked taking pictures." Gohan grumbled.

"You're made for the spotlight and cameras." Videl replied.

"Want to see a movie?" Gohan asked and pointed to the movie theater that was across the street.

"Sure."

After crossing the street and entering the large theater, they two looked around at all the large posters. Whether consciously or not the posters were categories by genre and rating. Romantic (romantic comedies included) and action movies were on their right. Comedies and science fictions were on their left. The most popular movies of the year were "Truth: The Hercule Movie" and its sequel, "Earth's Champion."

When Videl saw the posters a question popped into her mind. A question, that Gohan had tried somehow to make her always forget to ask. "Hey, Gohan—"

"Hum?"

"About this whole "coming back to life" thing, erm….why doesn't anyone other than a few people remember my father had died?"

Gohan hoped she wouldn't ask that question but he knew it was inevitable and quite unavoidable. "Well, you see—"

"Hey, guys!" a female called from behind.

Gohan and Videl turned and saw Erasa who was still waving, dragging Sharpener behind her.

"Hey." Videl said.

"Hey. So what are you two doing out here? Is this some sort of a date?"

Before either of them could reply, Sharpener intervened. "Probably is." He moved towards Gohan and was thankful Erasa continued to talk to Videl. "Do you think you can help me out here? Erasa's a bit—"

"Sharpener, what are you whispering about?" Erasa raised her eyebrows.

"Erm, n-nothing, Gohan agreed that they wouldn't mind to double date with us."

"He has?" the girls asked.

"I have?" Gohan asked.

"Sure did." Sharpener nodded. "Isn't he great?"

Erasa blinked and Sharpener squirmed from Videl's glare. Oblivious to the tension, Erasa's eyes lit up, "Say, let's go see "Kisu no Yume." k?" Seeing the puzzlement from her friends and boyfriend she added, "It was originally a French movie with subtitles made a year ago but it's now translated and it literally means "Kisses and Dreams." Let's go."

"Please, not another chick flick, Erasa." Sharpener and Videl grumbled.

Erasa frowned. "Oh come on, it's mostly an action movie but—" she smiled wickedly, "It will be great, trust me. Would I ever lie to you." She heard the tensed silence and glared at them.

"That isn't funny you know." Erasa muttered.

"Come on, please. I'm begging you. With Videl there maybe Erasa won't talk to me about erm…personal things. She's sort of not herself today, I think." Sharpener said to Gohan.

Gohan looked at Videl and she shrugged. The trio knew Erasa would pout and complain and eventually whine and draw attention fast! Gohan sighed, "Ok, ok—"

"Great!" Erasa beamed and grabbed Videl's arm. "We'll get the tickets and you guys buy the food. We'll get four back seats, ok?" she turned to Videl, "Now let me tell you what happened at cheerleading practice today. Lithia is such a dummy! I mean she can't even use common sense—"

Videl turned away and looked at Gohan with pleading eyes that screamed "Don't leave me with her." She glared at Sharpener who was grinning like an idiot before the guys entered the shortest snack line.

Things only got worse when they settled into their seats and the movie began, it had an "R" rating, and exposed enough skin to create sexual reactions. Halfway through the film the camera zoomed in on curved hips and a naked feminine back that had two masculine hands resting upon it. The three teenagers flustered a bit but Erasa remained still as if she didn't care or wasn't affected by the film itself.

Around the four young adults couples were whispering, making out, or leaving. Erasa leaned her head upon Sharpener shoulder and said something before she giggled softly. Two minutes later, Videl saw in the corner of her eye that Gohan slumped rather low in his seat. He soon began to shift uncomfortably in his chair. His face was glowing red from embarrassment and obvious discomfort.

"(—Why didn't I consider something like this to happen? Why didn't I ask what was playing? Why didn't I wisely say "no" instead? I'm going to kill Erasa!—)" Gohan and Videl thought.

The two managed to somewhat watch the love scene and relaxed when the fighting scenes soon took over the screen. However, the remainder of the film was lost to the teenagers. When the movie ended, Videl gripped Erasa's arm. "You never said—"

"If I said the truth you two would never come with us." Erasa intervened.

"Maybe we wanted to be alone."

Erasa shrugged. "Besides, the poster practically said it was graphical right? It's rated "R" too."

"The fighting was completely fake Erasa." Sharpener replied.

Erasa shrugged again. "It's a romantic comedy, Sharpener. Not some romantic adventure."

"Whatever. Is anyone hungry?" Gohan asked.

"You know, if I didn't see it myself I'd say you were either pregnant if you were a female. But since you're not, you must have an abnormal metabolism." Sharpener said.

"It's generic." Gohan replied.

"I could go for another soda and maybe something sweet." Videl said.

Son House

Chichi, Goten and Goku stood in the kitchen. "Goten you sit beside your brother and I'll sit beside Gohan and Goku at the head of the table." Chichi instructed.

"Why?" Goten asked.

"Maybe they would want to play footies."

"Foot—what—who?"

"Your brother and Videl, it's a—a grownup game, Goten." Goku said.

"Well that's not far. Why am I left out of all the good stuff? It stinks being a kid." Goten grumbled.

Goku shrugged and the three helped Chichi carry in large platters and dishes of food into the dining room.

Chichi smiled, "One day you'll be a grownup and found that special girl and then you'll play footies."

"I don't like girls, they're so—so. Well most girls except for you, Videl, Bulma, Mrs. Briefs, oh and Eighteen too. Marron's ok for a girl too." Goten replied.

Moments later Gohan and Videl entered carrying two textbook for they had both claimed to have gone to the library to escape any questions that Chichi might conjure up upon the lines of dating.

After a wonderful lunch at the Son House everything began to calm down with small conversations. Videl carried the dishes over to the counter and filled the sink with sudsy water and began to wash them.

"I'll dry them for you." Gohan said from a few feet behind her.

"You don't have to. There are just a few." Videl said.

Overruling her protest, he found the dishtowel and stood beside her at the sink. She was conscious that he was comfortable with silence, unlike most people. He could go through long stretches of it without searching for ways to fill it.

The stereos were off. Mai's teasing was gone, and the clatter of dishes and chopstick ceased.

Only the swish of water and the clink of glassware could be heard. It took them less than five minutes to wash and dry the cups and saucers and put them back in the cabinets. But while five minutes of silence beside the wrong person can be devastating, that same five beside the right person can be completely wonderful.

It was about five o' clock when everyone was up and about dressing for the dinner at Bulma's.

It was only dinner at Bulma's but it was also a celebration of Goku and Chichi's return.

Chichi watched as Videl looked in the mirror for probably the tenth time within that hour. Other than blue, red was definitely Videl's color. Chichi smiled at Videl's happy expression. It was like having a daughter. She could dress her up or at least help dress her into things she wanted her own daughter to wear, if she had one. Gohan came down the stairs and hugged Videl from behind. Videl had gasped and laughed when Gohan begun to tickle her; she'd tried to tickle back but couldn't because she was laughing so hard. Gohan had stopped but the two continued to laugh anyhow.

"(—Oh to be eighteen again, with a shape like Videl's and with such an adoring boyfriend…—) " Chichi thought and caught Goku's eyes watching her and she returned her husband's loving gaze with a smile. "(—they make such a cute couple.—)"

"Let's go sit for a while in the living room while we wait." Gohan suggested. Videl nodded and followed the demi-saiyan and they both were aware of the watchful eyes of his parents, well mainly Chichi.

About five minutes had passed, the Son family was nearly finished preparing themselves for their departure.

Capsule Corps.

Dinner had ended just a few minutes ago and everyone was either dancing to the music or talking to friends they hadn't seen in a while.

"You have a wonderful family and friends." Videl said.

Gohan nodded. "They're great."

"Though I can see why you're mother and Bulma like to mediate after each day."

"Yeah, things sometime get a bit…" he trailed off trying to find a word that would describe an average day at either the Son house or a large gathering such as this one. "…erm raucous at times."

Videl laughed, "But they're still nice people though. I don't think I was really ever close to my family as you are to yours. I was with my mother but I don't think I ever was with my father." She watched her father laughing with Yamcha. "He can be so overbearing sometimes."

"Do you have any siblings?"

"I do."

"I never met them."

"I—I, you see…they sort of left. I guess my father was a bit too much but they were almost twenty when they both left. A year before my mother died she got pregnant again and the baby was born in June." Videl's voice softened. "It was before my siblings moved out. My dad started to his real self again and I guess he was happy because it was like he could start all over again with a child he actually wanted. I was a "surprise" to my parents. But a month later, when my mom went to check on Yumiko in the nursery and found that he was dead. We found out he stopped breathing in the middle of the night. After that no one was the same again. My dad was the most annoying and conceited man ever to live and my mother grew distant which was so rare. And after my mom died, I just never felt that closeness again until I met you." Videl tilted her head to the side and gave Gohan a bright smile.

Two Days Later

It was about twelve o' clock. The cafeteria was bustling with students and their conversations. The main lunch line was empty since it was "mystery meat day." Gohan who had been brave enough to try to eat the meal had suffered from a stomach ache for a whole week but Videl had nursed him back to health with Sakia's assistance. Sharpener had told him that was a great way to get a girl's attention. Gohan had tried not to blush as he denied any feelings for Videl that time but now he knew he had feelings for her.

Orange Star High

Videl closed her locker and yawned. She spent most of the night studying for Mrs. Onekoie's exam. Everyone knew if you didn't study for her exams you'd fail the entire semester. Videl yawned again and muttered, "Nothing can get in today unless it's a billion hours of sleep." She yawned one more time.

Gohan watched Videl from afar and frowned as she entered her next class. "Poor thing, she's exhausted."

"Hey, Gohan." said the hushed female voice from behind him. Surprised and completely off guard, Gohan nearly jumped. "Planning on going to class today?" Mai grinned and her eyes grew all starry, "Or are you going to keep an eye on you're not so secret, oh I'll just pretend we're friends crush."

Gohan blushed. "Just walking, there's no crime in that."

Mai laughed. "Liar, your next class is D6 and this is B3, try again."

"Mai, don't you have a class to get to? My mom will not be too happy that you cut your next class on your first day, now would she?"

Mai rolled her eyes. "Same for you, Gohan." She clasped her hands together. "Anyways, Mr. Guardian angel, it's like fate! You had wanted to have her run into you and maybe get in a few kisses before the bell, huh. But do I have a plan for you! So if you do as I say you two will be together forever and ever!" she beamed.

"M-Mai, could you please keep it down." He looked at nosy students that passed them by.

"Ahaa, you haven't read the rule book, eh Gohan?" Mai smiled. "Rule number one; don't act as if you like him…" Mai blinked, "(— which I'm not sure Videl had following. —)" Mai thought.

"W-what book—what rule?"

Mai wagged her finger in a matter-of-factly way, "Only the best seller."

"What type of rule book are you talking about?"

"You obviously got feelings for her and so does she. But the rules say don't tell."

Gohan blinked. "But that doesn't make any sense."

"Boys, they're so—"

"You do remember I am older than you, right?"

"Of course I remembered, Gohan. Oh! You could try to capture her heart though her stomach…though that I'm certain that works for you saiyans." Mai giggled.

"Now I hungry because of you, I never had enough time to have a whole breakfast."

Mai giggled and patted her cousin on the back. "Later, cuz, I don't want to see Aunt Chichi's face if I'm issued a detention." She smiled and him. "Got to fight fire with fire, don't hide those feelings, say them loud and say them proud." She beamed and headed off to her French class. "See you!"

Zoo

A teenage girl with short blue hair and green eyes smirked as she hopped off the train. "Public transport is the way to go. It reduces smog, traffic jams and all the stress. Plus—" she stuck her nose up in the air with disapproval from the blonde that passed her, "It lets you catch all the tacky and bad fashion. And not to mention…" her eyes darkened. "New prey." She spotted Gohan beside Videl, Goten and Trunks.

Gohan had meant this day as another date but somehow anytime they had planned a date someone always seemed to make it a four wheeler. Gohan frowned. He wanted to talk to Videl alone but his mother and Trunks' mother had asked if Trunks and Goten could tag along.

Videl and Gohan both knew they wanted the two chibis to watch for anything juicy to report back when they returned. And if they did report anything juicy, well things would only get worse and defiantly not better.

"Wow, look at him." Goten said pointing at the bear. "The only thing that's black is his eyes, lips, nose and toenails."

"On the artic ice floor he becomes almost invisible. But he's smart enough to know how much that nose shows." Gohan added. "I once saw a picture of a polar bear sneaking up on an unsuspecting seal with one paw over its nose and mouth."

Intrigued, Videl turned to smile at Gohan. "Did it work?"

His eyes left the bears and focused upon her. "It worked. The seal never knew what hit her."

Their eyes meet and clung. Both teenagers became aware of how close their bodies were standing next to the other by the rail. The contact of their arms felt warm even through their jackets. His eyes made a quick check of where Trunks and Goten were, he began to close the space between them. Though the first time they had dated in public they had been a bit shy about kissing in public. It had always made them feel a bit disappointed when the other had to say "another time" or "maybe next time."

Videl who had drifted her gaze to the bears turned and saw Gohan reproaching her. He had a hand covering his mouth and nose and his eyes gleamed with amusement.

Videl giggled. He looked adorable. "What are you doing?"

"I'm trying the bear's sneaky tactic, of course." She could tell he was smiling. She could always tell y the sound of his voice or the color of his eyes. His eyes always grew lighter when he smiled or laughed and when he smiled or smirked, his cute dimple appeared.

He used his other hand to sweep around her and then he used the other one. He held her captive against the black railing. A quick kiss fell upon her open mouth. It was a fun kiss, not at all like the passionate ones they loved to do especially when they were alone. He remained as he was, arms and body forming a welcoming prison while she leaned backwards from the waist, the railing pressed against her back and her hands rested on the front of his jacket.

"It didn't work, I saw you coming."

He smirked, "Next time you won't." he promised. And Videl hoped—no she knew he was right.

Orange Star High

It was warmer than the past few days and the student body ate outside. The sun shined and the courtyard was filled with students and their lively conversations.

Gohan swallowed down another rice ball. It was delicious, just like the last one.

"What's up?" Videl asked.

"I was just thinking it's a nice change to have a quiet meal."

"Uh—Uhm…"

"Huh, what is it?"

"Oh, nothing, I just spaced out."

"Hey, nerd boy," Sharpener called. "We have to finish Mr. Terrier's project remember?"

"Oh yeah, I forgot. I have to go." Gohan stood up. "I'll see you later, ok?"

Videl nodded, "Ok."

2 hours later, gym Class

Everyone had finished their three laps and surprisingly, there was ten minutes remaining in the class before they had to go back in to change. So Mr. O'Neal had agreed to give the students free time to talk if they kept the noise down. Gohan had tried to ignore Sharpener's talk about his latest win for the baseball team. He heard him talk about it in detail for two classes straight! He was so glad Videl had told him to "can it," because if Sharpener had continued Gohan knew he'd snap!

"Hi guys!" Mai called, she was followed by Erasa.

"Hi." Videl and Gohan said in unison.

"So all we have to do is buy the ingredients right?" Videl replied.

Erasa nodded and began to talk about what else they needed for their booth.

"Ooohhh…" Mai nudged her cousin. "I heard you got Videl to make you lunch today, huh."

"Maybe I did."

"Well?"

"Well what?"

Mai groaned. "Come on! You're so naïve." She pulled him by the ear so he was now at her height, "Are you doing to tell her you're in love with her?"

Blushing, Gohan replied, "What? How do you—"

"Well, I guess there's still time tomorrow." Mai muttered.

"Tomorrow, are you nuts? That's the say of the school festival."

Mai grunted. "Kami, I know that! I didn't mean during, silly." She lowered her voice, "You know the legend right? Anyone who declares their love for the other during the party which is after the festival can expect to live happily ever after." Mai whispered.

"Oh—oh yeah."

"Is that true?" Videl asked Erasa.

Erasa nodded. "You bet, Videl."

"Anytime during the party…" Gohan murmured and Mai nodded enthusiastically.

After School

Gohan and Videl both carried two large boxes along the A hallway. Gohan once in a while let his gaze drift to Videl. Videl had soon caught one of his gazes, "What's the matter?"

"W-what…? Nothing…" Gohan blushed.

Anyone who declares their love for the other during the party which is after the festival can expect to live happily ever after.

Gohan continued to hear Mai's voice as he and Videl proceeded down the stairs.

They set the boxes beside their booth, Erasa and Mai beamed.

"Wow that was fast. Thanks guys, we really are going to need that." Mai beamed.

"Can you two do us a favor? Can you set it up for us?" Erasa asked.

"Oh yeah," Mai said. "I'm so sorry but I got to leave you guys for a while.

"Don't worry, we'll be fine." Gohan said.

Mai winked at the two blondes as she passed them by. "I have to meet some other people to organize the—" her words were cut of as she sprinted off elsewhere.

"Oh, I'm going to get something to eat. My stomach just reminded me I haven't fed it yet." Sharpener said. "I can't get scrawny when my babe loves muscles on me."

Erasa rolled her eyes at Sharpener. "And I need to take a really quick break and find some tape."

"We'll be here when you get back." Videl said.

"Can you hand me the screw driver, please?" Gohan asked.

Videl nodded. "Uhm, here it is." She handed the tool into his right hand.

Erasa and Mai hid a few booths away.

"Go, Gohan." Erasa beamed.

"What a chicken, we're giving him a clear big opportunity!" Mai said. "I think he needs a good kick in the pants to get moving!"

Gohan inspected the machine and Videl handed him another tool. "Can you help me with this for a second?"

"I think we'll see some sparks fly now." Erasa smiled.

"Hey, Gohan did you two want anything? Troika's giving out free samples from her booth over there." Sharpener said.

Erasa and Mai face turned red with rage, "He's messing up everything, dammit. Boys can be so dense!!"

"Everyone is busy doing who knows what." Sharpener grumbled.

"Hand me that screw driver again please." Gohan said to Videl.

Sharpener beat Videl to it and it only aggravated Erasa and Mai even the more. With lightening speed, Sharpener was knocked out unconscious by Mai's quick uppercut. Mai beamed, "Being related to Chichi has its benefits."

10 minutes later

"We're back!" Erasa beamed and Mai stood right beside her. Sharpener followed the two girls and rubbed his bruised jaw.

"That was quick. We're done." Videl said.

"Yep, the cooker is all setup." Gohan added. "It's ready to go."

"Thank you." Erasa nodded as she looked at the installed product.

"Perfect." Mai smiled; "Now all we have to do is load up the supplies, do some painting and fixing up and we're done." She turned to Videl and handed her some money, "This is our booth's money. Can you buy us the ingredients?"

Videl nodded.

"You'll probably need some help. Gohan can you go along and help her bring everything back? It's a lot of stuff." Erasa said, "We can't afford to capsulate them without damaging some of the stuff."

"No problem, I'll be glad to." Gohan said. Erasa turned to Gohan and handed him a somewhat long list.

"Thanks." Videl smiled and the two headed off.

"Bye, have a nice time." Erasa and Mai beamed and waved.

Twenty Minutes Later

Gohan and Videl exited the local grocery store with two large bags each. They had spent most of the money with a little extra change to spare.

Gohan looked at Videl, "Are those bags too heavy for you?"

Videl shook her head, "Nope. I'm ok." Videl looked up, "It's so weird."

"What's weird?"

"Erasa and Mai, haven't they been acting strange?"

Gohan nodded, "Yeah, now that you mention it, it seems they've been doing everything they could possibly come up with just to make sure you and I end up alone."

"That's exactly what I've been thinking." Videl said. "But you know it's all right. The fact is I love being alone with you." She giggled at the blush forming on his cheeks.

High School

"Dude, this thing will really make great special effects at our booth."

"Totally." His friend nodded. "Let's see, where we can try it out so Ms. Tulia or the principal doesn't see before our grand opening."

His friend's face lit up, "Ooo, I know!"

In the background, in the courtyard the most talented students from the art club continued to make the statue of Hercule. Though everyone knew the real truth somehow not everyone could accept the fact of flying and energy attacks. Once the news had hit about the truth the reporters, the media and ever new station worldwide were banging on Hercule's door demanding answers, solid proof, quotes and videos. The whole Satan property was crawling with so many that there were thousands of guards surrounding the mansion.

It had been just a few months after his wife's death did the truth come out. The tabloids had literally tried to eat him alive with scandalous catchy titles. Hercule's family had been so embarrassed and disappointed that it had lead to family quarrels and a public faint of his mother in central park. The scandal seemed to die down but the tension between the members of the Satan became unbearable and relatives could hardly tolerate let alone be in the same city as Hercule and his family. Most of the world had preferred the "truth" any day than accept there were beings far superior to their "champ."

However, even with all the brutality of the tabloids, the Satan industry remained booming. Toys as always, began to become sold out, calendars, autobiographies, and the "Truth: The Hercule Movie" remained to be great successes. Hercule's dojo remained packed as before though a few had dropped out, more eager students had happily applied and were accepted.

"Well we got all the groceries we need." Videl said.

"That's great." Sharpener grumbled as he applied something onto his jaw and hoped it would stop the pain.

"You're next and final assignment is to put these flyers all over campus." Erasa said. "Gohan, can you help her out? They're pretty heavy."

"Wait, could you two hang the banner on the roof. There's a stool just high enough." Mai said.

"It's in the art room in hallway B. It's in the closet marked "Senior Class", and Mrs. Nigel will give you it." Erasa added.

"There you go." Mai handed Videl half the pile and Gohan the other. She placed a stapler and a roll of tape onto Gohan's stack.

"Have a good time." Erasa giggled.

When Gohan and Videl had entered the building Mai looked at Sharpener. "Did you make sure the roof was cleared so that they'd be alone?"

"Yes madam." Sharpener said. "They should have the roof to themselves for at least a half an hour to a full hour if necessary."

Erasa nodded. "This is a perfect opportunity. I hope he doesn't blow it."

Mai nodded. "Chichi will be so—so…well disappointed at him but p.o at me for a bit."

"Who is this "Chichi" person you keep talking about?" Sharpener asked.

"The most feared woman to ever live." Mai said.

"Huh?"

"Believe me, you would be a fool to cross her." Mai added.

"Why?"

"In other words bonehead, if she says "jump" you say "how high", got it?"

"Not really, but I'll take your word for it." Sharpener shrugged.

Inside

Videl held the poster in place as Gohan used the tape to paste it down. "Now we go hang the banner on the roof." Videl said.

Gohan and Videl began to walk down B hallway and entered the art room where Mrs. Nigel was packing away the supplies used by her last period's class.

"Hello there, come on in." Mrs. Nigel's beamed.

Roof

Gohan and Videl had finished hanging the banner and were turning to return to the stairs that lead to the third floor of the high school.

"Dude." The male whispered, "Ready? One—Two—"

BOOM

The males coughed and looked at their now ashen faces and they ran down the stairs and nearly ran into Mai, Erasa and Sharpener who were proceeding up the stairs.

The blonde male glared at his friend, "Dude, you suck. Give me a warning first. You don't know how to count! Who does it before three?"

"Whatever. It's not my fault!"

The as the two teens thought they'd escape, they collided with a large male. They swallowed, the principal. They'd be expelled now for sure. The stuff they'd use was illegal even though it did leave great aftereffects. That had been their last chance to prove they could behave but they'd failed within two hours of receiving that leeway.

"Aww damn dude." They muttered when they saw the taller man now glowering at them.

The dust cleared and Sharpener and the two girls gaped at the scene they found. There probably was an erm…reasonable explanation but just walking up and seeing it there didn't seem to be one.

Blushing furiously Videl got off Gohan who stood up just as quickly.

"D-don't jump to conclusions now." Gohan said. "It's not what it looks like. Well that is to say—"

"Your secret is safe with us." Sharpener said. He tried not to grin but failed miserably, "It was just a little kiss, right? I'm a secretive guy. We don't plan on telling anyone."

"Yeah, we promise." Erasa and Mai nodded with wide grins upon their faces.

"Wait a second—" Gohan was interrupted when the principal had two students held by their collars in between the five of them.

"Do you know what happened here?" he asked the five.

Son House (Two Hours Later)

Privately a few feet from the door, Gohan kissed Videl goodnight and they entered their separate rooms.

Anyone who declares their love for the other during the party which is after the festival can expect to live happily ever after.

"(—Tomorrow…—)" Gohan thought.


Completed: October 29, 2004

A/N: I hope you enjoyed this chapter. Erasa, Sharpener and Mai's matchmaking is about to be taken over by the mothers of matchmaking, namely Chichi and Bulma.

I don't think I'll be able to update Celebrations: DBZ Style because I'm just tapped out for an idea. Maybe next month I'll have it uploaded but for now I have a major writer's block on it.

Anyways, Happy Halloween…

Past Reviews:


SSJ3MysticGohan

And it was explained. ty. Nice chapter and all can't wait for the rest. See you next time.


Luna's Meow

Yeah the ending was weird but whatever. Oh and you should have written ingenuous instead of ingenuousness at the line:

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"Saiyans, they are always looking for a challenge." The woman in silver spoke. "Well let me tell you, warrior boy, this is a challenge you are far too ingenuousness to handle."

Author: Thanks for you're review. Ok, I'll check my spelling and grammar more carefully next time. :)


Dark Neon

What can I say? It was an awesome fic. I sat here from about noon or so and right now its a quarter till four.. I've done nothing but read through the entire fanfic. Even though I now have a headache from staring at the screen so long and I'm probably going to need glasses, its worth it . I don't think I've ever read a more captivating and touching story, with just the right amount of humor mixed in. I absolutely adore your writing style, don't ever change it! Once my eyes heal from staring at the screen for so long I'll go and read your other fics, but this one will stay a favorite of mine. Keep up the good work!

Dark Neon

Author: Thank You.