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A/N: Hi! coolkitty2 here! Hey again! I'm sorry for the late update, my computer was infected! I had to restart! Wow! Thank you so much! I am so happy that I still have the same faithful reviewers! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! And since I'm so happy, I typed this chappie just for you! Enjoy!
Ages – Trunks – 28 Pan – 20 Goten – 27 Bra – 21 Uub – 27 Marron - 22
Reminder – "blah" means speaking 'blah' means thoughts ---o--- means flashbacks
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Now on with the chappie!
When Two Worlds CombineChapter 7 – Returning
A blur pushed through the crowd and hopped into an open elevator. Pushing the button which would lead her up to the top floor, she then pushed the button which closed the twin metallic doors.
She leaned back on the wall and gazed around, she realized that she was alone and let out a breath of relief, that way, she won't have to stop at different floors. That would take too long, she was already in a hurry. Some music came on seconds later from the little speaker box at the top, she grimaced as the dull sound entered her ears.
She would have to make them change the song later...but right now, her top priority was to meet someone at the top.
As the being heard a small "ding" echo through the small chamber, she tapped her foot as she waited impatiently for the doors to open up for her. And as they slid apart, she rushed out and made her way down the long hall.
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In the spacious office room, a young man was signing some papers. He looked extremely annoyed with the stack of papers in front of him. He would never get this done by the time she came. He mine as well give up and escape while there was still time. He glanced from the wide window to his unfinished stack of unsigned papers.
'They would have to wait for later..." He thought as he began to make his getaway. Slowly, slowly, he tip-toed to the window. His stomach rumbled and he cursed inwards as he heard some rustling outside his office door,
'Shit...she heard...'
Footsteps approached the door as the man fiddled with a small lock placed on his window. He was ready to blow the stupid lock up as he heard rattling on his doorknob.
He pointed his index finger at the silver thing and a bright beam started to appear on his finger.
The person standing outside sensed the amount of energy coming from inside the office, breathed out a quiet gasp and kicked the door open.
"TRUNKS!"
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"Now which office...ah! I can't believe that I still get lost in this building!" The being shouted, irritated, she threw her arms up into the air.
Looking back and forth from door to door, her temper was rising quickly. Some employees eyed her nervously as she passed them. But...she was a bit to occupied to notice and continued her rampage throughout the floor.
Storming down the last hall, she noticed the large office room, and her frown quickly turned into a grin as she ran down the path.
As she neared the big office room, she noticed a young girl at the entrance. He face looked furious! Was something serious going on in the room? She heard more shouting and it seemed like a lover's quarrel. She walked to the girl's side, and studied her...she looked like someone familiar... Ah! She recognized that scowl immediately!
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"Bulma!" Pan shouted, surprised as she stared at the aqua haired woman beside her.
"Pan, nice to see you again!" The middle-aged woman greeted and pulled her into a hug.
The young girl returned the hug and smiled. But then, her happiness turned sour as she looked back into the room and watched as the man tried desperately to escape. And he began to grin mischievously, ignoring the two ladies that stared at him dangerously.
Trunks was going to blast the windows with one of his ki blasts. Pan realized this and rushed towards the man and pounced on him.
"Argh!"
The two fell to the ground with a loud "thud" and Bulma made her way to them, lending a hand to Pan while glaring ferociously at her son. Which Trunks noticed right away and gulped hard. That only made his mother glare down at him even harder, this time, Trunks let out a short high-pitched cry. He squeezed his eyes shut, Dende, his mother could make anyone guilty by just staring at them like that! Even his father had to admit...that it possibly intimidated him a bit.
"TRUNKS VEGETA BRIEFS!!!!!"
The young man flinched at the sound of his name being shouted in such anger. He was in for it now...
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"That's not funny Pan..." Trunks muttered darkly as he glanced at the girl, who was still laughing over the loooooooong lecture that his mother gave him.
Pan burst out laughing again as she stumbled behind him, Trunks just glared at her and continued to walk forward.
As she realized that he was getting more and more distant from her, she chocked down a small giggle and ran towards him.
"So, did you have a good laugh." Trunks said as he looked down at her, a small anger mark appearing on his forehead.
"Yeah, I haven't laughed this much since...well, let's just say that I haven't laughed like this for a while." Pan replied as she stifled another tempting giggle.
After a short walk, the two stopped in front of a small coffee shop. Trunks led her inside and a waiter came up to them, bowing slightly and leading them to a table.
Trunks walked past her a bit too quickly, she noted. Pan looked at him quizzically, was he still angry with her for laughing at him...? She meant no harm, it was just a joke... but then again...maybe she laughed a little too much... Suddenly her quizzical expression turned into a surprised one as she stared dumbly at him.
He pulled out a seat for her and motioned with his eyes to sit. For a moment she didn't know what to do, she couldn't budge...even if she wanted to. That is, until Trunks called out her name, snapping her legs into motion.
She quickly seated herself on the chair and glanced up at Trunks, he smiled down at her sweetly, which made a light blush taint her cheeks.
'When did Trunks get so...gentleman-like...?' Pan thought, confused but rather pleased with his behavior.
As soon as Trunks was seated also, they began to order their meal. While Trunks ordered/flirted with a waitress, Pan stared around at her surroundings; this café seemed so...so deja-vu to her... She studied the rather small place a little longer until it hit her, this was the café where Trunks first asked her to go to that business party!
She was surprised...now why would Trunks bring her back here... ack! Why he going to ask her to go to ANOTHER party??? 'Cause if he is...she would turn the invitation down without a second thought to it. She would not dress into one of those fancy little outfits again! Sheesh! Hasn't Trunks had enough already??? Maybe all that lecturing wasn't enough...ah! Maybe she'd ask Bulma to give him another one! Yes, she'd do that! If he was going to ask her to accompany him to another one of those parties then she'd go to Bulma!
'Pan Son...your brilliant! Although I do feel sorry for the poor guy...but I can't forget that he tormented me first!' Pan thought as she put two fingers on her forehead, trying to visualize her little plan and seeing his face contort into horror was priceless!
A mischievous/evil grin made it's way to her lips. And she chuckled quietly as Bulma's furious face appeared in her mind then soon came Trunks's cowering one.
But unfortunately, her little amusement had to come to an end when someone poked her. And reality soon took over.
"Pan! Pan! Hey Pan!" Trunks shouted, as he continuously poked her.
Pan's eyes blinked open and her dark chocolate eyes soon met crystal blue ones. She blinked a few more times and straightened herself. The she faced him again and questioned,
"...what?"
"You looked a little disturbed...is something the matter?" Trunks replied, giving her a question.
"Um...so where were we?" Pan wanted to say, but found that it was not her voice that ushered those words, it was the waitress who flashed "her boss" yet another sultry smile.
Before she could control herself, Pan emitted a low growl from the back of her throat. Trunks stared strangely at her and even the waitress stared, a little annoyed and intimidated at the same time. Pan was even shocked by her actions. Why did she get all angry at that...that bimbo of a waitress?
What was she feeling at the moment? She felt the need to chase this girl away. Just because she flirted with Trunks...? She didn't care who he flirted with before, she could care less! But then...why was she feeling so angry now?
Pan felt her stomach sink to the bottom as she realized something. ...Was this what they called...jealousy?
"Uh...Pan...?" Trunks asked as he continued to stare at her. When he didn't hear any response, he looked at the spot next to him, it was empty. He guessed that the waitress retreated not too long ago, he wondered why...
That was when he saw Pan's darkened expression. It nearly made him jump out of his seat!
"P-pan...?" Trunks repeated. He bent over the small table and tapped her lightly on her head. He hoped that got her attention.
...And it did. But it wasn't the exact reaction he had imagined. Instead of a "huh? Oh, sorry, I was kind of day-dreaming there...", the girl flinched and she slowly backed away against her seat, as if his touch had burned her somehow...
"Pan...? What's wrong?" Trunks asked, with slight concern and curiosity. He reached out for her again, but the closer he approached her...the farther she scooted her chair away from his reach. This puzzled Trunks immensely. What was wrong with her? Was it something he had said? Did he offend her in some way?
Did he do something wrong...?
"I-it's nothing, nothing at all. I just zoned out a little, sorry." Pan finally spoke, she brought her chair to its normal spot again and sat down, giving Trunks a small apologetic smile.
"N-no need to apologize, it's alright." Trunks replied, a little surprised. So nothing wrong happened...
Trunks glanced at the woman seated in front of him, her dark chocolate eyes were cast down to her lap, and he couldn't help but stare at her face...it seemed a little...disturbed, upset perhaps... Deep inside he could sense that something was wrong; all that "zoning out" response was probably just a lie to distract his concern for her. And he knew it. And so, he made a decision: He, Trunks Vegeta Briefs would get to the bottom of this whether she liked it or not.
"Pan? Can I ask a favor?"
"What is it?" Pan answered as she looked up, facing him.
"Would you like to escort me to a small...business ball tonight? As friends...oh but I think you would prefer boss/secretary accompanying?" Trunks suggested, trying to look sharp so she wouldn't suspect anything suspicious.
It took a while for Pan to answer but, when she did...the answer wasn't what he had expected...
"I...accept." Pan said, playing with her hands and she stared down at them to avoid contact with his eyes. A light blush tinted her cheeks, which, Trunks remarked looked adorable on her...
A grin began to appear on his lips, and he leaned forward, cupping her chin with his hands. He raised her head up slowly and he now clearly saw the light rosy colors that appeared on her cheeks. His grin turned into a soft smile and he pecked her gently on the cheek, which made Pan blush harder with embarrassment.
"Okay then, I'll pick you up at 7. See you then?" He said as he got up and reached out for her, she gladly accepted and he pulled her out of her chair.
"That's fine with me." Pan replied, her face gradually returning to its normal color.
Trunks nodded, giving her a short wave and another peck on the cheek. Then, he made his way out of the café.
But then, as he haled a taxi he heard his name being called and he turned around. With one raised eyebrow he stared back at the ebony haired girl.
"Pan?"
"Trunks...I," Pan began and smiled, "I would like to accompany you as a friend."
Trunks stared back at the girl with some amazement then with a wave he grinned back at her and got into the cab. As Pan got out of view, Trunks leaned back and gazed outside the window. A smile played on his lips as he thought of Pan...
'This was quite an interesting day...'
A/N: Wheeeee! T/P romance coming soon! Thanx again to ALL reviewers!!! I'll try to update soon! Now all YOU have to keep the end of the bargain and REVIEW!!!!! ...pleaz! lol Seeya soon!
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