Valentine's Day:

Gohan and Videl

Videl thought this year she will actually celebrate Valentine's Day. She had a boyfriend after all. A great one. Son Gohan. He was unlike any boy she met. He was strong but not cocky like Sharpner. Very humble; something her father would never be. He was also very smart. Sometimes she needed his help with homework. Gohan was among the strongest people in the world but he had so much humility and grace one would never think that.

Still clueless though.

After everything with Majin Boo, Gohan still acted like a friend to her. The first few months were definitely awkward. She developed romantic feelings for Gohan but Gohan was oblivious. His mind was elsewhere. Gohan's father was dead for seven years and Gohan wanted to catch up with him. Videl understood and stepped aside to give Gohan's family time to bond. She saved their moments to be together for school; talking between classes and enjoying lunches on the school's rooftop or in the courtyard away from the prying eyes of Erasa and Sharpner.

After a while, it became clear to Videl she will have to make the first move. Either Gohan was shy or too inexperienced in dating. One day, Videl confronted Gohan on his feeling towards her.

"Don't you like me, Gohan?"

Gohan reached for one of his many bento boxes his mother packed for him. "Hmm? Of course I do, Videl. You're one of my best friends."

"Friend?" Videl frowned. Didn't Gohan see her as more? "Is that how you see me?"

"Well, yeah. How else am I suppose to see you?"

As a girlfriend. "I thought you would see me as a girlfriend. Someone to talk about anything, hold your hand, hug….. kiss."

"Kiss?"

The way Gohan said it, Videl thought he was repulsed by the very idea of kissing her. That infuriated Videl. She thought about kissing Gohan for weeks. Did this mean she waited weeks for nothing? Frustrated, Videl yelled, "Yes, kiss! Like this!" Videl grabbed Gohan's face, yanked him forward and pressed her lips against his.

His lips felt so smooth. He smelled so good. Her closed eyes opened to see Gohan staring at her wide-eyed. Embarrassed, Videl pulled away. She wanted to kiss Gohan but she didn't want to force herself on him. "I shouldn't have done that. That was your first kiss, wasn't it?"

"Actually," Gohan's cheeks blushed as he confessed, "it wasn't."

"It's not?" Videl didn't expected that. Now she was curious; even a little jealous. "Who have you kissed?"

Gohan rubbed the back of his neck awkwardly, "It's kind of embarrassing."

"You can tell me. I won't laugh."

Maybe she wouldn't. Videl has always been a good listener and understanding. "It happened when I was 15. One of my Dad's friends from Grandpa's village visited us. He brought his daughter. I've known her for years. I never realized she had a crush on me. She wanted to show me a magic trick. She told me close my eyes."

Videl already knew what happened. Erasa kissed plenty of guys using that technique. "That was your first mistake."

"Tell me about it." Looking back, Gohan could not understand how blind he was. "Kala wanted to turn my book into a pack of gum. I figured she was going to hide my book behind her back and pull out the gum from her pocket." Gohan looked at Videl. She had a supportive smile on her face. It encouraged him to continue. "I closed my eyes and a few moments, later I felt something on my lips. I opened my eyes and saw Kala kissing me."

"She was bold."

That's not what he thought. "Too bold for a kid."

"Kid?" Videl was under the impression Kala and Gohan were the same age. "How old is Kala?"

"She was ten when it happened."

Ten? Videl snorted. She hadn't meant to laugh but it just happened. She covered a hand over her mouth to suppress her laughter.

Gohan wasn't amused. Videl broke her promise. "You said you wouldn't laugh!"

"I didn't mean to," Videl apologized still laughing, "but it's just like you to get fooled by a girl like that."

"Huh?"

"Gohan, I figured out you were Saiyaman and blackmailed you." She winked at him. "Your gullibility is cute."

"You think me being fooled by a ten-year-old is cute?"

Videl shrugged. "Well, it is because you are cute. It's another thing for me to find cute about you. You have cute hair, cute eyes and cute mouth I like kissing." She blushed at that. "So, yeah. Cute."

"Well," feeling at ease, Gohan's confidence returned. Videl thought he was cute. She liked his kissing. She liked him and he liked her. "I think I need a do over on that one. I wasn't prepared for your kiss."

Oh, now he wanted to kiss her. Feeling bold, Videl flirted, "You think you can do better than our first kiss?"

He could try. This would be his third kiss but Gohan always knew he was a fast learner. He closed the space between him and Videl. "Try me," he whispered as he brushed his lips over hers.

Ever since then, things have been perfect between them.

Except Gohan was still clueless. Gohan told her he had to babysit his younger brother since his parents were going out tonight and wouldn't be returning until morning. Videl understood. This was Gohan's parents first time celebrating Valentine's Day since his father came back to life. They deserved a night alone more than anyone. Videl settled on celebrating with Gohan at school. She baked chocolates for Gohan. She wanted to give it to him at lunch but Gohan said he had an errand to run.

So, Videl settled on waiting for Gohan after school. She clutched the chocolates to her breasts nervous. Would Gohan like the chocolates? His mother is an excellent cook. Gohan praised her meals. Videl did, too. They were better than the food her cooks prepared. Videl wondered if her chocolates would be adequate at all.

"Hi, Videl."

Videl turned to Gohan. Her breath caught in her throat as he approached. He was so handsome and yet he didn't know it; never flaunted it. It made Videl like Gohan even more. Exhaling nervously, Videl held up her chocolate. "Happy Valentine's Day, Gohan."

Gohan took the box from Videl's hands. "Thank you."

"I made them myself," Videl confessed. Her heart thumped wildly in her chest as Gohan opened the box. "I'm not the best cook but I hope you like it."

Gohan popped a chocolate in his mouth. "Mmm!" he grinned. "This is really good, Videl. Thanks!" Closing the box, Gohan put his gift in his book bag. "I have something for you, too." Gohan handed Videl a red heart shaped box with gold trim. "Happy Valentine's Day."

Videl wasn't expecting a gift from Gohan. He never said anything about Valentine's Day or given a hint he will get her a gift. As she opened the box, Videl noticed the special wrapping on it. "Gohan… this chocolate is from Pareetown."

"Yeah," Gohan confirmed. "I don't know a lot about buying candy but my Mom said this is the best place to get it."

"It is!" Didn't Gohan understand what he did? "Pareetown has the best chocolate in the world and you can only buy it there."

"I know." Gohan didn't understand what the big deal was. "Dad gets all the chocolate for Mom there. I went there for lunch to get it."

Videl's eyes grew wide. "That's two thousand miles from here."

Again Gohan didn't understand why that was a big deal. Videl knew about his abilities. Flying two thousand miles is nothing to him. "You're my girlfriend. I should get you the best. You deserve it."

"But two thousand miles…"

Gohan smiled. "Is nothing." He laughed. "You're so silly sometimes, Videl. I'm glad you like my gift, but I gotta head home." Gohan kissed Videl. Videl's fingers clasped his vest as she raised herself on her toes and returned the love she felt from Gohan in the kiss. Parting, Gohan's sweet chocolate breath fanned her face. "I'll call you to tonight. We can talk after Goten goes to bed."

Videl nodded. "I'd like that."

"Good." Grinning, Gohan rose in the air, waved and flew away.

Videl happily kept waving until Gohan was out of sight.

"One day," Videl whispered, "I will marry him."