Disclaimer: I don't own DBZ! But this story is inspired by Charismatic Beauty


Chapter 26

They kept talking, enjoying each other's conversation and the hand holding. Trunks arranged with Laura to go meet up with Goten and Sara the next day. He thought about chilling a bit at a bar before the workload on Monday hit. However, Trunks and Laura met up at the park first.

"Goten told me earlier today that he saved up enough money to get a place of his own" Trunks said as he still sat on the bench with Laura's hand on his own. Both of them had small smiles on their faces.

"That's good. Home-ownership is a good thing to have"

"Yeah, I agree. I'm really happy for Goten. Buying a new place would be prefect for him since Sara and him need their privacy. You know what I mean?" Trunks gave her a smug grin as he thought of Sara and Goten.

Laura gave him a weird look before she averted her eyes from the male. She didn't like where the conversation was going. It made her feel uncomfortable. "I'm sorry, did I say something?" Trunks asked.

"Oh no, I totally understand. Couples want to be alone and how can one accomplish that with their parent's breathing down their necks?" Laura replied and ignored the uncomfortable subject that he brought up.

"You know, I surprisingly still feel comfortable at home even though my Dad still nags me a little" Trunks said with a laugh. But it was only brief before he was serious again. "It's still my home though. I'll always love it"

"I'm surprised hearing that from you. Considering the fact that you were a social butterfly in school. I thought you would be screaming to get out" Laura pointed out and Trunks laughed at this. He did feel like running away at times but he would never do it.

"Well, there are a lot of things about me that may surprise you a little. Maybe later on down the road I'll tell you" Trunks said and Laura was about to ask him out of curiosity but he cut her off. "Come on, let's go. Its getting late"

Laura decided not to ask her question and agreed. He said that he would tell her later on so until then she'll just have to wait. They stood up from the bench before leaving the park, both of them still content.


Laura barely came home before she grabbed her phone and dialed Sara. She needed to tell her friend that everything between them was alright again. Sara was so worried about her the previous day and Laura wanted to give her nerves rest.

"Hi, Sara! Guess what? Trunks and I finally made up" Laura said as soon as Sara picked up the phone with her own greeting. Laura flinched slightly at Sara's squeal from the other side of the phone and had to keep it a few inches away from her ears.

"Oh, so you guys are a couple now?! I'm so happy!"

"Wait, Sara! That's what I meant! I apologized to Trunks and we're friends again. Really close friends" Laura said and enthused her answer by saying the last words louder. Sara, however, was disappointed to hear this.

"All this time and you still see him as a friend?"

"Well, Sara I just don't want to rush into things, you know?" Laura said and Sara sighed on the other side. She did know. "You know, he told me that he sees me more than just a friend. He confessed that he wants to love me for who I am and not just what I look like.

"That's really impressive considering how shallow he was back then. I'm happy for you, Laura"

"Thanks, Sara. I'm happy too. I think you'll be even more happy when I tell you that I agreed to hold hands with him and-" Sara squealed once again and Laura was unable to finish her sentence. Laura laughed at her friend's behavior. Sara was so extremely girly and giddy at times.

"Oh! I'm so happy for you! That's great!

"I knew you would be, Sara. Oh, I heard that Goten has saved up enough money to get a place of his own. Did you know that?" Laura asked as the thought hit her and she wondered if the raven head told her best friend.

"Yes, Goten told me. Finally, we can really be alone now"

"I'm really happy for you, Sara, but just be careful, okay? Don't give yourself just up yet. Your virginity is a very special thing and you can only have one 'first'. You know what I'm saying" Laura said and Sara was starting to feel weird.

"Don't worry, Laura. I won't do that after we marry which ,hopefully, would be soon"

"Don't rush it. Enjoy the romance and spend as much time with each other as possible before you marry. Because with marriage everything changes." Laura warned. She didn't want her friend to get hurt by rushing into things.


Meanwhile with Trunks...

"Hey, Goten! You'll never guess what! Laura and I are cool again. We finally made peace and despite the fact that I admitted to having developing feelings for her, she told me she wasn't ready yet. But she agreed to holding hands and hugs which is good!" Trunks boasted and Goten chuckled.

"That's a great step for you guys, Trunks!"


Sunday Morning...

It was early the next day but Goku and Goten were already at the dining table for breakfast. If they didn't wake up from their stomachs they knew that they would be sleeping the whole day. That is, if Goku's desire for training didn't kick in.

"So, Goten, what are you going to do today?" Goku asked just after he swallowed his food but he was quick to stuff his mouth again. ChiChi put another plate on the table before sitting down herself and Goten swallowed down his food.

"Me, Trunks, Laura and Sara are just going to chill out today" Goten replied and he could see his mother raise an eyebrow. "Of course! You don't know about her! Laura's a young lady and a friend of Trunks" He added as if reading his mother's question and she raised an eyebrow.

"Oh, so Trunks still hasn't found anyone yet? Is he still playing the field? I thought he gave up on that?" ChiChi asked in confusion. She was well aware about Trunks and his usual way with girls but she thought he stopped after he finished studying.

"Well, no, Mother. He's not playing around like he used to. He's really attracted to Laura but she's not ready for a relationship right now so they just opted to be really good friends." Goten explained and ChiChi raised an eyebrow.

"Hmm, well, she seems pretty snobby. Trunks likes her but she doesn't like him?"

ChiChi didn't understand that situation. "Mother, Laura's a really nice respectful lady. She doesn't treat men like that" Goten said defending Laura in her absence before he took another bite of his meal.

"Well, Goten, I just don't want to see Trunks get hurt or wait his time." ChiChi said and Goten sighed. His mother would be difficult at times. Laura had a hard past and doesn't want to get hurt or rejected again.

"I understand, but still... It wouldn't hurt for Laura to at least meet his family to at least us if she is in your circle of friends" ChiChi stated and Goten slightly agreed with his mother on that one. Maybe he could get her to meet them?


Sunday Night...

Trunks, Laura, Sara and Goten all sat around a small table each one of them with a different beverage either in hand or in front of them. The girls seemed to have a good time while Goten and Trunks occasionally joined in to make them laugh.

However, Goten's thoughts plagued him and it resulted in him pulling Trunks to the side to speak privately with him. Trunks was completely perplexed at Goten's actions and was about to ask him why but Goten was quicker.

"Hey, Trunks, earlier today me and my Mom talked a bit and she suggested something. Maybe it's time Laura met your family and mine too. You don't have to present her as your girlfriend. You can just present her as your friend. I think she'll be okay with that" Goten said and Trunks smiled.

"That's a good idea. I'll talk to Laura about it"


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