Disclaimer: Still dont own anything... sadly.

Three weeks passed and every day Gohan stopped by the vet clinic after school to see Rina and talk to her for a while. They had become fast friends and could talk about anything. A couple times, Rina's little sister Demeter and her mate Munkustrap came by to see Rina. The first time the pair had showed up, Munku was livid that Rina was speaking to Gohan, but once Rina explained what happened, Munku relaxed and spoke civilly to Gohan. It was the last day of the three weeks when the group came to a little problem…

Gohan walked into the back to see Elisa talking to Rina, Demie and Munku. He frowned and walked over.

"What's up guys?"

Elisa turned, a worried look on her face.

"Rina's well enough to leave now…"

Gohan couldn't help but smile. That was fantastic news! Then he remembered… Mac was still out looking for her.

"But, she cant, can she?" He asked.

Munku shook his head.

"I'm afraid not… and she cant return home either, I'm afraid its not safe there either."

Gohan mentally relaxed… home was in England. He'd never see her again if she left. The group went back to discussing the problem, though Gohan stayed quiet, thinking.

"There is no other place she can stay--" Demeter started to argue.

"Yes there is." Gohan interrupted quietly.

The group froze and looked at him.

"Where?" Rina asked.

Blush. "My house." Gohan replied.

Silence. Gohan held his breath.

"…What about yer mum?" Munku asked slowly.

"She knows about Rina… well, she knows I saved her and that I've been coming to visit. So I can just talk to her about Rina staying."

One by one the others looked expectantly at Rina. The poor queen blushed under her fur.

Gohan slowly walked into his house, Rina cradled in his arms. She was blushing slightly under her fur, but couldn't help but to be content at being this close to him. Gohan looked about the living room, finding no one.

"Kassan?" he called.

Goten, Gohan's kid brother, poked his head out of the kitchen.

"In here, Gohan." He said, waving his big brother over.

Gohan smiled and started over. Goten tilted his head at Rina.

"When did you get a cat?"

Gohan laughed while Rina smiled to herself.

"This is Rina, lil bro. She's the cat I rescued."

Blink. "Oh! Well, konnichi wa, Rina-chan!"

Rina mewed sweetly and pawed at Goten, making the boy smile.

"Can I hold her?"

"I—" Gohan started.

Rina bounced out of his arms before he could finish his answer, landing on Goten's shoulder. Goten laughed and scooped her into his arms. Gohan sighed.

"Just be easy with her… she's still healing."

"I will!"

Goten ran back into the kitchen. Gohan yelped and followed.

"Kassan! Look what Gohan brought home!"

Chi-chi turned from her cooking. She looked at the cat Goten held up, then raised a brow at her elder son.

"This is Rina!" Goten chirped, cuddling the red queen again.

Rina purred loudly. She couldn't help it… little kids were so cute! Chi-chi blinked at the cat.

"This is the one you saved?" she asked.

Gohan nodded. Rina leapt from Goten's arms, padded over to Chi-chi and rubbed against the woman's legs. She mewed and purred sweetly. Chi-chi's expression softened and she leaned down to pet the queen. Rina leaned heavily into Chi-chi's hand, making the woman smile.

"Friendly little thing…"

'Course I am… You're Go'an's family!'

Gohan crossed his fingers, and grinned. Rina was kissing some serious ass, and doing one hell of a job. Chi-chi finally stood and brushed herself off. She looked at Gohan.

"You may keep her, but she is YOUR responsibility."

She shook her cooking spoon at Gohan.

"I don't want to catch her scratching up the furniture or peeing on the rug!"

Rina gave Chi-chi an indignant look, bristling slightly.

'Madam, I am NOT a flea bitten Pollicle, and CERTAINLY not a DOG!'

Gohan grinned and laughed nervously.

"Don't worry, kassan… she wont!"

Rina leapt up onto Gohan's bed as he closed the door. She was still slightly bristled, slightly insulted.

"The nerve… I cant believe she'd…. grrrr…!"

Gohan laughed quietly and sat beside her.

"She didn't mean anything by it, Rina. She just doesn't know."

He stroked her ears and back, smoothing down her fur. Rina finally relaxed and closed her eyes, the tip of her tail lashing.

"I suppose so…"

She sighed then stretched. She moved into his lap and curled up. He blinked, blushed, then smiled and continued to pet her silky fur. She rested her chin on her paws, smiling. She was always amazed at how gentle his touch was. They both glanced up as Goten poked his head in.

"What's up lil bro?"

"Videl is here."

Gohan mentally groaned. Videl still hadn't stopped nagging at him about his ditching, and the fact that he wasn't waiting for her after school to stop and talk. Even during lunch or free time in class, he didn't pay much attention to her. And that was pissing her off.

"Thanks, Goten."

Goten nodded and left. Rina looked up at Gohan then slid out of his lap. He stood and left. She frowned and bounded after him. She slowed as she came into the living room and weaved her way around the couch, peaking. A young woman with raven black hair stood at the door, her arms crossed. She didn't look too happy. Gohan was acting very nervous.

"Videl, it isn't like that… I'm not trying to ditch you—"

Glare. "Then what is it!"

Wince. "I just have… something a little more important than waiting 20 minutes for you to get away from Sharpner and Ersa. And the rest of your little group."

Videl's glare intensified.

"Like WHAT!"

Rina padded up and mewed, demanding Gohan's attention. Both stopped and looked down at the cat. Gohan silently thanked her and kneeled to pet her.

"When did you get a cat?" Videl asked, bemused.

"I brought her home today… she's been at the vet since I ditched." Gohan explained.

It took a second for the light to click on. Videl's eyes narrowed dangerously.

"THIS is why you ditched! Why you've been ditching me! A CAT!"

Gohan glared, picking Rina up and standing.

"Yes, this is why I ditched. She needed my help, she would have died. I have NOT been ditching you. And she isn't JUST a cat, Videl! She's my FRIEND!" He snapped.

Both Rina and Videl were taken aback by Gohan's tone.

"Gohan… I…" Videl started.

"You can leave now, Videl. I'll cya at school." Gohan interrupted softly.

Videl stared at him. Gohan didn't bother to wait for her to leave, he just turned and walked off, going back to his room.. slamming the door behind him. He gently dropped Rina on his bed and sat on the floor, grumbling. Rina sighed and padded over. She began to knead his shoulders with her front paws, which startled him at first, but then he relaxed.

"You didn't have to stand up for me like that…"

"Yes I did, you're my friend."

"But so is she."

Gohan sighed and rubbed his face. Yes, that was true. He and Videl were friends. But, for some reason Gohan felt closer to Rina then to Videl. He quietly told her so. Rina tilted her head as she continued to massage his shoulders and neck.

"Really…? Hum…" She blinked, for the first time she didn't know what to say.

"And its not like I don't like Videl any less… but its just…. I dunno…. I feel like I can be more open around you.. not have to worry about being so…"

"Modest?" She offered.

He nodded, "Something like that."

She sighed a little then moved to drape herself over his shoulder and twisted to look at him. He looked back and smiled, reaching out to scritch under her chin. She purred happily, making him smile all the more.

"What is it about you that makes me feel and act so differently?"

"My feline charm?"

He laughed.

"Or my award winnin' personality?"

"I'll take award winning personality for 500, Bob."

She was the one to laugh this time.