Disclaimer: I don't own DBZ! But this story is inspired by Charismatic Beauty
Chapter 34
It's been four months since Trunks and Laura ran into each other at the Coffee Shop for the first time in four years. Despite it being rocky at first, Laura finally gave in and decided to start seeing Trunks.
They spent their spare time together and little by little, Laura started to see Trunks in a new light, maybe not the same light that Trunks saw her but she was definitely beginning to like Trunks as both a person and a friend.
When a friendship was established, the two agreed sometime ago to cross the touching boundary a little. The two held hands and hug each other freely, which was pretty harmless. As long as Trunks didn't violate her, it was fine.
Though, four months have passed and they were still in the friend zone while Goten and Sara were in a serious relationship.
Trunks and Laura were at a small Pizza Dance Restaurant for the night. The reason was that Trunks wanted to cheer Laura up since she was still pissed at one of her co-workers. No one had ever embarrassed her like her co-worker did.
Seeing that just sitting there and doing nothing was not working, Trunks suddenly got up and started to dance. Laura blinked a few times in utter shock and confusion. She shook her head at the male when he held out his hand towards her.
"Trunks, sit down! You're embarrassing us!"
Her words went on deaf ears and Trunks continued to dance. "If you join me, then I'll consider sitting down" Trunks said and watched as Laura groaned. She didn't have the strength to deal with this today.
"Stop being childish, Trunks! Now sit down!"
"You're being childish, Laura. Come on, relax and have a little fun! It was a rough day but let's end it well" Trunks said and Laura's brows twitched in annoyance. However, she knew he was right. They came here to relax a little and here she was sitting, just sitting.
"Alright... But only a little" Laura agreed and took Trunks' hand. Before both of them knew it, they were laughing and having fun more than they thought they would. Trunks occasionally spun Laura around and then they danced together side by side.
When they were both tired and not willing to dance anymore, they exited the building. Trunks and Laura went back to the car, both still full of laughter and a bit of adrenaline. Laura was glad that they went out tonight and it definitely helped her with her anger.
"You know, Trunks. You're so annoying and you never seem to stop" Laura said as she stepped inside the car and Trunks closed the door behind her. Trunks rolled his eyes and climbed in at the other side of the car.
"Well, you're just as stubborn and relentless. You never stop!" He said and Laura laughed at him. He smiled and once again admired her beauty. He loved it when she laughed. She had a beautiful laugh. Trunks slowly started to lean forwards and Laura suddenly stopped laughing.
"I-I think we should go now" Laura said as she started to feel incredibly uncomfortable. She still wasn't used to Trunks' actions and she could feel her face heat up once again. She didn't feel ready yet.
"Come on, Laura. Why do you always do that? Every time we get a little closer, you start to back off. Why won't you go on a real date with me? Goten and Sara are dating for real now and they're serious about each other" Trunks pointed out and Laura frowned.
"Why are you competing with them?"
"No, it's just..." Trunks sighed and ran his hand through his hair before he looked back out of the window. "I've developed strong feelings for you, Laura. Don't you feel it too?" Laura blushed. Was he in love with her? Months ago he said that he was slowly falling for her and now...
"Trunks... I..."
"We can take it slow" Trunks added and looked back at her with a serious facial expression plastered on his features. He wanted to take this step because of his strong feelings. He wanted to be more than just friends.
"Okay" Laura finally said after a long pause. She was scared and nervous to take this step with him. At this point in time, she had actually grown to really really like him more than a friend as well. She was just uncertain about what her decision should be.
"Really?" Trunks asked wanting to confirm what he heard first. Laura nodded with a small smile and Trunks grinned. "Great! How about dinner next weekend?" Laura nodded once again before Trunks abruptly grabbed her and hugged her tightly.
Laura was shocked by the sudden embrace but nonetheless, hugged him back. She felt so warm and strong. She felt safe in his arms.
The following weekend...
The weekend finally arrived and it was time for Trunks and Laura's dinner. Trunks took her to a semi-formal restaurant where the atmosphere was just right and comfortable. They enjoyed each other's company and neither of them was aware of Cindy lurking in the shadows.
After they ate, some slow music started to play and Trunks smiled at Laura. "Care to dance?" Trunks asked and Laura smiled back at him. She took his hand and he pulled her onto the dance floor before they started to slow dance.
"Thanks for coming tonight, Laura"
"No, thank you for asking me, Trunks. I'm really enjoying this so far." Laura said as they swayed together. "By the way, you're a good dancer." Laura added and Trunks smirked. Though Laura knew that he was one form the other night they danced together as well.
"Thanks for the dance. If you'll excuse me. I'm going to the restroom," Laura said with a small smile and Trunks nodded. He stared as she left and a smile came onto his lips as well. However, Cindy stepped into the restaurant while wearing a very sexy and very revealing dress.
Cindy managed to spot her target and saw Trunks on his way back to his table. There was no Laura around and she smirked. Her opportunity finally came to take back what was rightfully hers. She walked towards him and his eyes snapped towards her and his facial expression darkened.
"Cindy! What are you-?!"
Trunks' eyes widened when Cindy suddenly pulled him into a deep kiss and completely caught him off guard. At that time, Laura finished up in the bathroom and exited the ladies room only to caught sight of the scene. A scene that made her world crash down into pieces.
"Trunks! How could you?!"
Trunks roughly pushed Cindy away from him. "Laura! It's not what it looks like! Let me explain!" Trunks said but Laura brushed passed him and ran out of the restaurant in tears. She managed to catch the nearby cab before Trunks could catch up to her and left Cindy alone at the restaurant.
Have you ever loved somebody so much
It makes you cry
Have you ever needed something so bad
You can't sleep at night
Have you ever tried to find the words
But they don't come out right
Have you ever? Have you ever?
Trunks gritted his teeth as he drove home and mentally cursed. How could he let this happen? He should've stopped Cindy! He started to think about Laura when they were in High School. He regretted all those times he ignored her... Things were so ironic now.
Have you ever been in love
Been in love so bad
You'd do anything to make them understand
When Laura returned home, she walked towards her closet in tears. She pulled out her old High School yearbook and turned to the pages of her sophomore years. She looked at a picture of Trunks and she started to remember when she first fell in love with the lavender haired Teen.
Have you ever had someone steal your heart away
You'd give anything to make them feel the same
As she continued to gaze at Trunks' picture, she lightly ran her index finger over his face while crying.
Have you ever searched for words to get you in their heart
But you don't know what to say
And you don't know where to start
As Trunks entered his room, he too pulled out his old High School yearbook. He began flipping through the pages and looked for a particular redhead that captured his heart.
Have you ever found the one
You've dreamed of all of your life
You'd do just about anything to look into their eyes
He finally found her picture. It was from their sophomore year. He circled his finger around her, once plump, face and then looked out of the window at the full moon.
Have you ever found the one you've given your heart to
Only to find the one won't give their heart to you
Laura looked back up as realization hit her. She might be in love with the boy who once said he could never like someone like her all those years ago in High School.
Have you ever closed your eyes and
Dreamed that they were there
And all you can do is wait for the day when they will care
Now, more than ever, trunks wished that he could turn back time and change everything. Laura too, wished that she could turn back time and change some things as well. She wished that she had been wiser.
She wished that her parents had not allowed her to eat so much and that she had the self-discipline to stop herself from doing so. Maybe then, she wouldn't have been overweight and he would've cared then...
Flashback
"Mom, do I have to go to freshman orientation? It's so lame" A then fourteen year old Trunks was complaining about going to freshmen orientation to his mother. He was to begin the ninth grade the following Monday.
"Yes, you have to go to freshmen orientation, Trunks. You are a freshmen, after all, and all the new ninth graders will be there" Bulma told Trunks as if he should already know this, which he was supposed to.
"But Mom!" Trunks whined and protested once again. However, he was interrupted when another lady and another young teenager around his age walked up to Bulma. Trunks huffed angrily and crossed his arms over his chest.
"Well, hello there, Mrs. Briefs. I am Sharon Smith and this is my daughter, Laura" The redheaded lady introduced herself and her daughter to the bluehead. Bulma smiled at the female and shook her hand.
"Hi! Pleased to meet you, Mrs. Smith, and it's a pleasure meeting you too, Laura" Bulma said as she looked over at the somewhat overweight teen. Trunks, still somewhat annoyed about the whole ordeal also looked at Laura but with an unfazed expression.
"Hi" Laura greeted shyly. Gosh, he's so cute! She thought. He had a really cool haircut and it was like the front side was slightly longer than the other side. Moreover, he had intense crystal clear blue eyes.
End of Flashback
Have you ever loved somebody so much
It makes you cry
Have you ever needed something so bad
You can't sleep at night
Have you ever tried to find the words
But they don't come out right
Have you ever? Have you ever?
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