-----Chapter Ten

Gohan looked over the letters again for probably the thousandth time. He looked at the third letter, comparing it once again with the other two. They were very different indeed. It was as if it were written completely by a much smarter, sophisticated person whereas the other two letters looked like complete fools had written them.

Dearest Videl,

My mother always told me that being in love was a very special thing. I never believed her, until of course I met you and felt just how special the feeling was. The media always portrayed love to be so very unrealistic but in reality it is both easy and complex. I want to tell you who I am, but I'm afraid you aren't quite ready yet. You may not know it, but I pray for you every night. Little by little, I've been getting to know you… You may not realize it but I've been there for you… We have met… I seem invisible but I'm there… I'm always there…

Gohan scoffed. How could this person have been there for her when she didn't have a damn clue who he was? Frustrated, he balled up a piece of scrap paper only to throw it hard against the wall. So far, he only had a few clues about this one guy. He was a student at their school, possibly Videl knew him and he had access to paper from Capsule Corp…

Before he could think anymore of it, a knock on the door. He quickly shoved the letters into his desk drawer. He opened the door, yawning.

"Vi-Videl?" he asked with surprise. He blinked at her several times. "Hi."

"Hi Gohan," she smiled. "I got bored hanging out at home so I thought I'd hang out with you. That is, if it's okay," she explained.

"Um, sure, b-but—"

"Erasa's out somewhere and Sharpner is not an option. Your mom let me in. I'm not being a burden am I?"

Gohan shook his head. He let her in, offering her his desk chair. It was then that he noticed the difference. Her hair was much shorter. She'd always been beautiful, but now that he could clearly see her face, she looked even more beautiful.

"You… You got a haircut," Gohan pointed out. He had the urge to reach out and touch her hair…

She blushed. "Oh, you noticed… Thank you."

Gohan reddened. "You… You look real pretty."

"Thank you."

Videl took a good look around. Gohan's room was so simple. It consisted of only the necessities. A bed, a desk, a bedside table and a drawer for his clothes. On the floor were his books piled up into a neat stack.

"What do you want to do," Gohan asked after a long comfortable silence.

"What is there to do?" Videl replied.

Suddenly, an idea hit him.

"Follow me," he smiled and walked out of his room with Videl close behind.

The walk was long and full of silence. They spoke once or twice but it was very comfortable. Exhausted and finally reaching their destination, they flopped down near the riverbank. Finally calming herself, Videl took in the scenery. It wasn't much but it was very beautiful. Pink and yellow flowers surrounded them as the water silently flowed past them. Taking off her shoes, Videl dipped her feet in the water.

"This place is great," Videl grinned stretching out her arms.

Gohan let out a loud yawn. "Excuse me," he apologized sheepishly. He lay down next to her. So tired… I'm sure Videl won't mind if I took a little nap…

Videl looked down at his peaceful face. He'd closed his eyes. He looked so very cute… So kissable. She looked around. No one was around… No one would see… She leaned down slowly inching her face closer to his. Just a little bit—

"Gohan! I knew it—What are you doing," Goten asked his eyes "popping" out of his sockets at the scene he'd entered on.

Another rustle of the bushes and Trunks emerged. Gohan, startled, immediately sat up, his hard head bashing Videl's causing her to fall into the river.

"Videl!" he jumped in after her without hesitation. He pulled her out but she was out cold. He gently shook her. "Great… Just great…"

He picked her up and carried her home with Trunks and Goten close behind. They kept giggling and making kissing noises though Gohan had no idea why.

"Mom?" Gohan called out as soon as he entered the house. "MOM?"

Sighing, Gohan carried Videl back to his room where he laid her on his bed. He went to the kitchen, grabbed ice and came back to press it gently against her forehead.

"Kiss her!" Goten said excitedly making Gohan press the ice harder onto her forehead.

"Wh-what?" Gohan asked.

"Kiss her!" the two kids repeated loudly.

"Why would I want to do that!"

The two of them shared a look, grinning, before shrugging. Suddenly, looking at Trunks, Gohan was reminded of the third and last letter. Trunks was the only one who could possibly get paper from there. It was strictly only used in that building.

"Trunks, can I speak to you a moment?" Gohan asked. Trunks frowned. What could Gohan possibly want to talk about with him? Slightly afraid, Trunks followed Gohan out of the room.

"Trunks," Gohan said slowly, facing him. "Is there anything you'd like to tell me?"

Trunks shook his head.

"Are you sure?"

Trunks nodded.

Sighing, Gohan knelt down to be able to look Trunks in the eye. Trunks looked back at him, still not having a clue what he was talking about.

"Have you been the one sending letters to Videl to make me jealous?" Gohan asked in a calm eerie voice.

Trunks stared at him unable to hide his surprise. How could Gohan have possibly figured it out? He'd made sure everything was made so no one could ever find out! Not wanting to get in trouble, Trunks shook his head.

"Don't lie, Trunks. I found the Capsule Corp trademark on your stationary."

Author's Note: Hmmm... I've updated! I'm only uploading this one chapter because it's the only one I managed to actually work on today... -sigh- School is just making it so hard! I find that I've barely got any spare time... But no matter! I will find a way to update just for you! Lolz, anyways, does this count as a cliffhanger? I wouldn't know... Thanks for reading and Don't forget to review!