A/N: Well, I was just stung by a stingray this Labor Day weekend. Which sucked because it was within my first fifteen minutes of being in the water. So basically I wasn't allowed to get in the water anymore. :'(. Oh and the stupid stingray severed one of the tendons in my foot so one of my toes doesn't move. Great, huh? And I'm pretty much useless because I can't quite walk around. Anyways, so whenever I finally manage to get this chapter out... I hope you enjoy!!! On a happier note, I'm currently watching my fruits Basket dvds for the 15th million time and I was trying to explain something to my dad's g/f's daughter and Yuki pushed Tohru up against the wall. So, as a joke, I told her that Yuki was going to rape her and she believed me. But getting to the point, she was like 'Won't that make him transform when they... yeah.' And so I said, 'Yup! He's a real animal in bed.' Isn't that funny? Once you start to think about it he literally is 'an animal in bed.' Yup Yup! Sorry if you guys have no idea what I'm talking about, but still. I thought it was funny.

Disclaimer: What the heck... let's just get this over with now. The only thing I own is my new pair of crutches to help me walk around.

Trunks stood up from the table and walked towards the bathroom. This wasn't what he needed. That woman meant so much to him and he had no idea why. Well, maybe he had some ideas, but nothing to really go off of. As he reached the bathroom door it seemed his strength just wasn't enough to push it open. How is this possible? He questioned himself. I have plenty of strength and that's obvious. There are only a select few, to my knowledge, that are stronger than me. So, why then, can't I open this door?

Trunks whimpered once before he was brought from his miserable mind into the restraint once more. The cold door he was leaning his head upon was shifted with a mere greeting from the shifter of, "Are you okay? You look depressed."

Trunks looked up and the man who possessed the very rich and deep voice and was shocked. He stumbled, whether from lack of support on the door's part or from his discovery he wasn't quite sure. All he knew was that this man was the cause of his problems.

"I'm sorry, sir." Trunks said as he looked up into the eyes of the man who had gotten the best of him without even knowing it. "It's been a rough night."

"Really? I'm very sorry. Has your girlfriend left you?" The man asked as he followed Trunks into the bathroom.

"No. I don't have a girlfriend." Trunks shifted his feet until he reached the sink where he was able to splash cold water on his face.

"I see. So then what could make the wonderful prince of this planet fall into such despair? If not a woman, what? Do you not possess everything else? And I mean that with all due respect." He added quickly to keep from upsetting him more.

"You misunderstand, sir. It is a woman, just not one of my 'possessions' so to speak. You see this other man has her within his grasp and I doubt will be so willing to let go of her." Trunks said with a frown. It's worse revealing it to the world, than just saying it in your head. He thought as he once more splashed the water onto his face.

"So why not just have the man killed off? You have the power." He said with a hearty laugh.

"I would, had it not been that without even knowing this man I could respect him so much. Thoughts like that hadn't even occurred to me. Although, it might have to my father." Trunks paused. "Sir, you have yet to tell me your name. And as you seem to have known mine already there's no need to tell you."

"How rude of me. Please forgive my impudence. My name is Son, Gohan. My father is Son, Goku. But, please do continue with your story as it fascinates me so."

"Yes, well, this woman, who has grabbed my attention so fully, isn't the most beautiful woman I've ever had the pleasure of seeing, but something about her fascinates me. She makes me want to come back for more, no matter the consequences. The only major problem, besides her boyfriend, is that I lack her name. She's here in the restraint tonight with her boyfriend."

"I see. If she 'fascinates' you so, then why not wing it? Give it a try. Go up and talk to her figure out her name and you could ask her to meet you sometime later. Pull her away from her boyfriend. Pretend like you've been friends for a long time and you just need to ask her about something."

"I guess it is worth a try, but I hope I don't disappoint you later, sir. Thank you." Trunks shook the man's hand and left the bathroom.

He strode back to his table with an elegant smile. He could do this. All he needed was to be confident. That man, Gohan, wasn't at the table. This was his opportunity. "Excuse me. Can I please talk to you for a second?" Trunks asked as he approached the woman he desired.

Pan glanced up at Trunks. What's he doing talking to me? I thought he would have hated me. Or maybe he wants to press charges. Awww... shit. She slowly got up from her seat at his indication and nodded her head in reply to his early question. She followed him over to an empty part of the restraunt.

"What's your name?" Trunks asked immediately as she joined him.

"Son, Pan." Pan replied hesitantly. I'm in for it now. She thought, but as she glanced up from straring at her feet to see his reaction, it was completely different from what she expected. He was shocked, not glowing with victory as she had expected. "What's wrong?" She asked. He looked like he was going to cry any second.

"Was..." He couldn't go on. She was married. What was he going to do now? The woman of his dreams was married and it wasn't to him. How could his day get any worse?

"'Was?' Was what? If you don't finish I can't answer." Pan frowned. He was crying now, not bawling, but crying. Tears were slowly rolling down his face until they reached the end and dropped into the deep carpet, where they blended in. I don't understand. What have I done to make this almighty prince cry?

"That man..." He stopped once more as he realized his voice sounded choked. He reached his hand up to stop the tickling sensation running from his eyes to his neck and felt cool dampness. What was this? Tears? He hadn't cried in so long, it was unreasonable. Especially for him to be crying in front of a complete stranger.

"Do you mean the one that was sitting with me?" Pan asked, oblivious to the thoughts running through Trunks' head and slowly flowing out with his tears. His feelings were drawn on his face with the salty water from his tears, yet she didn't understand.

Trunks nodded his head. She would now reveal who that man was. That he was her husband and although Trunks was cute, he wasn't as good as this other man.

"My father was just taking me out to dinner because he hadn't seen me in a week. He's very protective about me because I'm his only daughter. Did he say something to you? What about him is causing you to cry?" I'm confused. Was all she could think. No great reasons came to mind, just puzzlement.

Trunks was stunned. Her father? Was that all he was? How could he have jumped the gun like that? Assuming she was on a date and not just seeing her father. "I'm such an idiot!" Trunks exclaimed as his tears turned joyous. "I'm sorry. I thought that your father was your boyfriend at first and then your husband after I figured out both of your last names. Please forgive me." Trunks laughed like a fool, which, coincidentally, he was.

Pan laughed, not with him, at him. This was an interesting moment in her life. Just imagine the stories she could tell her grandkids. How wonderful life would be if she could remember this moment, nothing could possibly hope to bring her down now. Pan gained control of herself and spoke, "It's alright. But why would that information make you upset?"

Trunks looked down at the ground. Do I really want to reveal this bit of information? He wondered. "Well, you see..." Trunks paused. I'm going to tell her, not lie to her! "The reason was because since I met you that day at the mall, I've been wanting to see you again."

Pan stared. Is this really happening to me? A prince holds an affection for me? My look on life has changed. Pan was grinning foolishly. The roles had been switched. Instead of Trunks being the stupid one and Pan being amazed, it was the other way around.

Gohan sat watching these events unfold, much as the beautiful young lady sitting at the table next to him was. They were both gawking at the "new couple."

My brother is crying? Why? Why is he suddenly smiling now and she too. This has got to be the oddest story I've ever seen acted out. Bra shook her head. Wait, this isn't a play. This is life and no one is posing as my brother; he really is an idiot.

Gohan was in much the same condition. Why the hell is that stupid boy crying to my daughter? He's probably just trying to get into her pants by making her take sympathy on him. Yeah, and there went the classic sign. Why else would he be suddenly smiling and she grinning? I can't believe my own daughter fell for that lame ass acting. Even if he does have everything anyone could possibly want; must he have my daughter, too? Gohan groaned. He knew he couldn't do anything, but watch in horror.

A/N: I'm sorry this chapter is short and I know there's really nothing to get excited over, but hopefully you can find it in your hearts to forgive me and review. Guess what? I got three new kitties; their named Snow White, Cinderella, and Belle. Mine is Snow White, but she's perfectly BLACK! Yeah, anyways... Please review and I'm sorry that this was sort of put on hold for awhile, but I had like 15 projects due, literally. Plus I've been going places every weekend. Next weekend I'm going to North Carolina to see my grandma. Anyways... Love y'all! Review!!!!!

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