A/N: Okay, this is going to be a long author's note, so you might just want to skip it unless you're really curious. I have to say this. I feel like both myself and the fic have been misunderstood. Granted, yes, most of this fic has been angst. Let me explain, this is the story of almost Videl's WHOLE life. When we first meet her in DBZ, she is a very rough, aggressive, sarcastic, suspicious, and downright half the time mean person. Obviously A LOT of things have happened in her past to make her this way. People like that have a lot of shit happened to turn out like that normally, and I personally feel that Videl is no exception. Also, let me clarify something else: Sharpener and Erasa weren't mad with her for lying about her last name; hell, I didn't know half of my friends' last names until this year, and I've known them for years. It doesn't bother me. But that wasn't the issue. The issue is that Videl had lied to them about who she was; she made up this new character that had a very busy father that cared about her a lot and was normal in the sense that he wasn't a celebrity, and that she was just an average middle-class kid. That of course, is all a lie, and the fact that she lied about WHO she really was, her whole background practically. You can't really call someone your friend if you don't know who they are. Granted yes, you can meet nice people, not know a thing about them, and like them, but they're then an acquaintance, someone you WANT to be your friend. A friend is someone you tell your secrets to, that you confide in, that comforts you when you're hurt, and shares your joy with you. In order to do that, you need to know the person, and they felt like Videl was pretending to be their friend. They felt like they couldn't trust someone who couldn't even tell them who they are. That's all. Also, yes, I know I'm writing these short chapters, and since I'm going through Videl's whole life so the G/V part will take awhile to get there. But please understand I WILL get there all in due time! That all said, there WILL be happy moments in this fic, but for every sliver lining on a cloud, there is a bucket of rain is fixing to pour out of it, meaning that there will be good times AND bad times. Just be patient. All my multi-chapter fics end happy people, I promise. I'm just one of those sadistic people that make characters go through hell first…I guess I do that either because I want the reader and the character to appreciate the happy ending even more….or because I really AM just that sadistic… You be the judge. XD

Sorry that was so long…now onto the fic!

Disclaimer: I still don't own DBZ. So sad.

Chapter Thirteen: Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, I Still Want to be Friends, How About You?

Videl frowned slightly as she sat on the park bench, looking around. It had been a week since her conversation with Sharpener, and the two of them hadn't returned any of her phone calls or stopped by to visit or anything. And to a young child like Videl, a week seemed almost like a whole month as she painfully waited for news of forgiveness from her friends.

Had they had not had their argument, the three of them would probably be playing by now… The thought made Videl's frown grow as she looked down.

And the sight of Videl frowning, made Perse frown as well as she watched from her car. Videl had always told her to leave when she started going to the park to play with Sharpener and Erasa, but Perse couldn't bear to let her out of her sight. It didn't matter to her if she would lose her job if anyone found out she left Videl alone, but she had grown to love the girl as a younger sister. She wished there was something she could do to help, yet this was beyond her abilities. Perse just prayed that the three would make-up on their own and renew their friendship.

Videl heaved a little sigh and picked herself off the bench, dusting her jeans off. It was almost time to head back for supper. Everyday since that dreaded news story, she went to the park after school, hoping to find one or both of them there, yet she had received no such luck. With a heavy sigh, she turned sadly and turned to go back into the parking lot, hoping to find that Perse hadn't left after all.

"Videl!" a voiced cried out.

"Huh?" Videl mumbled, blinking in shock and turned around to see Erasa running towards her. A wide grin formed on her face. "Erasa!" She ran over to her friend, and the two girls hug.

"I'm sorry!" they both exclaimed at the same time, then laughed lightly.

"Erasa, I'm sorry I didn't tell you and Sharpener the truth…" Videl began. "I was worried that if you two knew who I really was…you two would only want to be my friend because of my dad…"

"Videl, we would never do that," Erasa reassured her. "I'm sorry I was so mean to you… One lie can't take away all the fun times we've had…" The raven-haired girl looked at her hopefully.

"D…Does that mean you still want to be friends?…" she asked. Erasa smiled brightly and showed her the best friend necklace Videl had given her.

"Of course!" she chimed. "Best friends stick together, right?" Videl smiled back and pulled out hers as well.

"Forever and ever," she answered, and the two hugged again. "Wait, is Sharpener still mad at me?"

"Hmm…I don't know…Sharpener's been missing from school the past couple of days. His daddy says that he's sick."

"Oh," was all Videl said, fearing the worst that he was purposely trying to avoid both of them.

"Hey, I know!" Erasa suddenly exclaimed. "Why don't we go over his house and tell him everything?" Videl blinked, a little surprise such an idea came from Erasa, but she smiled slightly and nodded.

"Sure, sounds good to me, just let me tell Perse first," she replied, and Erasa nodded, waiting patiently as Videl ran to the parking lot to search for Perse's car to tell her the news.

Perse was slightly startled to see Videl come running to her, calling her name. Quickly, she got out of the car and went to her. "Videl, what' wrong?" she asked. She had seen Erasa go over and talk to her, but things seemed to be well. Why was Videl acting like this?

"We're going to Sharpener's," Videl answered. "We're going to try and work things out." Her caretaker sighed in relief and smiled tiredly at Videl.

"Alright, just be careful," she replied and watched as Videl ran to her friend and the two girls took off to Sharpener's house. Perse's smile slightly grew as she watched them. "Good," she murmured. "Things are working out after all."

Erasa and Videl ran down the semi-crowded streets of Orange Star City, until they came to Sharpener's house, with Erasa gasping for breath. Impatiently, the two young girls began knocking on the door and ringing the doorbell, anxious to make amends to their friendship.

"Okay, okay, I'm coming!" Sharpener's older sister's voice could be heard before she opened the door and looked at them. "Oh, hi."

"Hi Mikki! Can we see Sharpener?" Videl asked.

Mikki frowned slightly and shook her head. "I'm sorry Videl, Erasa. Sharpener's sick," she answered.

"But it's really important!" Erasa protested.

The teenager sighed heavily, obviously annoyed with them, and shook her head, her red-orange micro braids swishing from side to side from the movement, mumbling something unpleasant under her breath. "Look, I just told you. He's sick! He doesn't want to talk to you two!"

Instantly, the two girls frowned sadly and looked at one another. Sharpener must have been really mad at both of them. Finally, Videl looked up at her and tried once more. "Look, we really need to see Sharpener! It's very important! See, we know Sharpener's mad at us, but we want to make up!" Videl explained loudly.

"Do you not understand!" Mikki demanded. "I said—"

"What's going on?" a new voice asked from behind Mikki.

The three females turned around and saw a young boy with blond hair and brown eyes walk down the stairs to see what was happening at his front door…covered in red spots. Videl and Erasa gasped in shock, while Mikki just rolled her eyes, vexed. Sure enough, there was Sharpener in his pjs, obviously suffering from…

"Chicken pots!" the two young girls thought aloud.

"Now you've done it…" Mikki murmured angrily. "See? I told you he was sick! Now, buzz off; he needs his rest!"

"Hey, they're my friends!" Sharpener snapped at his older sister before walking to over to them, standing behind the doorway though. "What do you two want?"

"We're still your friends?" Erasa asked.

"Both of us?" Videl added.

"That's what I said, wasn't it?" Sharpener answered almost sarcastically.

"But I thought you hated me," Videl replied.

Sharpener looked down at the ground for a moment, scratching the side of his head before looking straight into her blue eyes. "Well, I never hated you….just was mad," he clarified. He scratched his cheek then his arm before continuing. "I…guess I can see why ya did it though."

"So, you forgive me?" the raven-haired girl inquired.

The boy smiled smugly. "Hey, what are friends for?"

A wide grin formed on the kids' faces, and they were about ready to hug one another…when they remembered that Sharpener still had the chicken pots. The three started laughing and made promises to go on their movie play date as soon as Sharpener was well.

Their friendship had been healed, and all was right in the world.