Chapter 5
The next morning Trunks was the first one to wake up. He looked over to where Laura was. She had a smile on her face. He saw that she had different covers on her. He had never seen them before. :These aren't the covers from her room: Trunks said to himself. Trunks realized that these were her covers from home. :She must take them wherever she goes on trips. Her scent is all over the covers: He picked one of them up. : It's so soft: he said to himself. Her scent smelled like flowers. :No wonder she likes flowers so much: Trunks got up and went outside quietly.
When Laura woke up she saw that Trunks wasn't right next to her, but on his pillow was thousands of flowers, and a note.
"OMG" said Laura. "Look at all the flowers. There so beautiful, where did he get them."
Laura found the note within the flowers and opened it.
To my prettiest flower,
Here's a pretty picture to wake up to.
Your love,
Trunks
"He's so sweet," said Laura. :He must have picked all the flowers on the island: she said to herself. Laura picked up the flowers, and started smelling them. "There so pretty" she said out loud. Laura gathered up all the flowers and took them downstairs. When Laura got downstairs, she went into the kitchen to get a vase for the flowers. She filled the vase with nice clean water, and put them inside. "There" she said. "Now they look perfect." While she had her back turned, Trunks quietly crept into the kitchen and went up to Laura. "I see you found my flowers."
"Trunks" said Laura startled "You're going to have to stop doing that. I thought I was by myself."
"I'm sorry," said Trunks giving his sad puppy dog face.
"How can I stay mad at that" said Laura. "You're forgiven."
"Thank you" said Trunks.
"Oh Trunks" said Laura giving him a huge hug. "These flowers are so beautiful. It was a nice surprise when I woke up. When did you pick them?"
"When I woke up this morning" said Trunks. "When I got up I was like, Laura should have something pretty this morning. So I went outside, and started picking flowers. When I got done, I came back inside and cleaned the flowers off, and then I wrote the note. After I did that I quietly went back upstairs and put them on my pillow, and waited for you to wake up."
"It was a nice surprise," said Laura. "I love them, there so pretty."
"I thought you'd like them," said Trunks kissing Laura's forehead.
"Well I do," said Laura smiling. "Let's go out for breakfast today. I know that it won't be the same as my cooking, but I feel like getting dressed up."
"Ok Laura" said Trunks. "Let's meet downstairs in ten minutes."
"Okay" said Laura.
Laura went into her closet and searched for the perfect outfit to wear to breakfast. "Let's see, what should I wear" she said. "Oh I know the perfect thing," Laura took out a sleeveless white shirt, and her new yellow skirt. Her skirt had flowers and different designs on it. Laura put on her clothes, and her star shelled necklace. Before she went downstairs, she put her hair up in a ponytail, and put a hair clip under it. Trunks was already downstairs waiting for Laura.
"Ok I'm ready," said Laura coming downstairs.
"You look nice," said Trunks.
"Thank you" said Laura. "So where are we going?"
"It's a surprise," said Trunks. "You'll see when we get there."
Trunks took Laura's hand, and went outside. They started walking to the restaurant. Laura just looked at all the scenery that they passed. It was beautiful in the morning with the sun shining on everything making everything shine and sparkle. A couple of minutes later they stopped at a building that said Florence on it.
"Were here," said Trunks.
"It's very pretty," said Laura.
The restaurant was right by the water, and was surrounded by flowers. When they walked inside, everyone stopped eating, the manager walked over to Trunks and Laura.
"Hello their Mr. Briefs" said the manager.
"Hello Grayson" said Trunks.
"Who's this with you today?" asked Grayson
"This is my girlfriend Laura," said Trunks smiling.
"Hello Laura it's a pleasure to meet you" said Grayson.
"It's nice to meet you to," said Laura.
"Where's the rest of your family Mr. Briefs?" asked Grayson.
"It's just me and Laura," said Trunks.
"Ah…" said Grayson. "Do you want the same room?"
"Yes thank you" said Trunks.
"This way please," said Grayson.
Trunks and Laura followed Grayson to the room that was I the back. The room only had one table and was facing the water.
"Here you go," said Grayson giving then their menus.
"Thank you" said Trunks.
"Hey Trunks" said Laura. "Why is this the only table in the room?"
"Because this room is only reserved for my family" said Trunks. "So that no one bother's us"
"Oh" said Laura. "What would happen if someone bothered you?"
"Well I don't mind it," said Trunks. "But it gets my mom mad. And… well let's just say you don't want to see my dad angry."
"Ah… I get the picture," said Laura.
After they chose their meal, Laura told Trunks that she would be right back. She had to freshen up a bit. Trunks told her that she looked beautiful just how she looked now, but Laura said she wouldn't be long. So she left Trunks at the table and went to the bathroom. A little while later, a tall blonde hair lady snuck into the room where they were eating. She went up to Trunks and tapped him in the shoulder. Trunks turned around and just stared at her.
"Hello Trunks" she said "Remember me?"
"How could I not remember you Dana" said Trunks turning around completely to look at her.
"How have you been Trunks?" asked Dana.
"I've been quite happy," said Trunks. "Thanks for asking though."
"Why don't we go back out Trunks?" asked Dana.
"I wouldn't go back out with you in a million years," said Trunks angry. "You're a liar and a fake."
Just then, Laura was walking back towards the room when she saw a woman talking to Trunks, and he didn't look like he wanted to talk to her. Laura walked over to the girl and stood in front of her.
"If you don't want to get hurt I suggest you get away from my boyfriend," said Laura angry.
"Oh Trunks" said Dana clueless. "Is this your new girlfriend?"
"As a matter of fact it is" said Trunks smiling. "Laura this is Dana. I used to date her."
"It's nice to meet you," said Dana holding out her hand.
"Like wise" said Laura glaring at her. "I suggest that you leave this room right now before I do anything you're going to regret."
"Oh yeah" said Dana. "And what are you going to do to me?"
"As you can see my anger is rising, and you don't want to see me pissed," said Laura glaring.
"I can take a hint," said Dana getting scared. Dana started to walk away when she turned around.
"Oh and Laura" said Dana. "You should hold on to what ever time you have left with him, because you'll just be another face in the clouds, and he'll get another one." With that said she left the room. Trunks went over to Laura and kissed her on her forehead.
"Thank you sweetheart" said Trunks hugging her.
"Oh it was no problem Trunks," said Laura. "I wish I could have beaten the crap out of her. It would have made me so much happier."
"I could have taken care of that," said Trunks. "But it would have been harder to get rid of her."
"Can we go Trunks?" said Laura. "I've suddenly lost my appetite."
"Sure Laura" said Trunks. "I'm not hungry anymore anyway."
Trunks told Grayson what happened. He said that he wouldn't charge them with anything, and promised that nothing like that would ever happen again. They said goodbye and walked outside.
"I hate that girl," said Laura "She reminded me of a girl back home that I couldn't stand. One of those girls that are miss popular, and could have any boyfriend that they wanted if they got their way."
"That's exactly how she is," said Trunks. "But let's not talk about her. Were here to enjoy our last day."
"I wanted to thank you Trunks for taking me here" said Laura. "I had a wonderful time."
"Your welcome" said Trunks. "Let's go back to the cottage and pack. Were leaving this afternoon."
"Ok" said Laura. "Do you want to have a race back to the house?"
"Sure" said Trunks. "Ready…set…"
Before Trunks said go he took off towards the house. "Hey you cheated," yelled Laura as she ran after him. :I got to beat him: she said to herself. :I can't lose: Laura started running as fast as she could. It was hard running on the sand, but she was doing a good job; especially in sandals. Laura started to see Trunks figure in front of her, so she ran even faster. She didn't think that her legs could hold her up anymore, but she kept on going. They were almost at the house. :I'm going to win: said Trunks to himself. He suddenly saw Laura speed past him and stop on the front steps.
"I won!" said Laura breathing fast.
"I didn't think that you could run that fast," said Trunks shocked.
"I didn't think so either," said Laura. "I got to sit down. I don't think that my legs can keep me up anymore.
Just as she said that, Laura collapsed on the steps. Trunks ran over to her and placed her on his lap. He tried shaking her to get her to wake up. "Laura, Laura wake up, please wake up." She started stirring and slowly opened her eyes. "O thank goodness," he said. When Laura woke up, she saw Trunks kneeling by her with tears on his face.
"What happened?" said Laura trying to get up.
"You ran too fast, and collapsed on the steps" said Trunks. "Here let me help you get up."
Trunks slowly got Laura up on her feet, when she started falling. Trunks caught her just before she hit the ground. He picked her up and brought her inside. Trunks went over to the couch and placed her gently on it. Then he went upstairs and got her blanket, and came back down to the living room.
"Trunks you don't have to do that" said Laura. "I'm fine really."
Laura started to get up, but she got dizzy and slid back down.
"Here you rest, you have to get your strength back" said Trunks. "That race took up all your energy."
"Ok Trunks" said Laura softly. She took the blanket and went to sleep. Trunks kissed her forehead and went into the kitchen. He got himself a soda and sat down. :Man who would have known that a human girl would beat me in a race: He said to himself. :I mean she's really strong, but I didn't think she was that strong. No one can beat me in races. She used up all her energy just trying to beat me. When we get back I'm going to have to talk to dad. Maybe he can explain this: Trunks threw out his can and went upstairs to pack.