I know it's been awhile and that summer is almost over, but it's here! I got a little stuck on this chapter. But now that it's done and over with, I should be able to the the chapters out faster. I've told you guys before, I'm not giving up on this story, or my other one Looking Back. You guys let me know which one you want me to update next. If I don't get any votes for it, I'll just do whatever I feel like.

This chapter starts going into something more besides the secret. As I've said before, this story won't be as long as Life Through the Looking Glass, but there are two main plots I'm working with. The first you guys already kinda know about (the secret). The next one is here in this chapter. So on with the story.

Chapter 8: Unexpected Coincidence?

Can Life ever be too complicated? There are so many turns that a life can take, but that is always seen as 'Life's Adventures.' If that is true, why do so many want to take an adventure, but then criticize Life's small offerings. Drama may be infuriating, but it is all part of the adventure. There is never anything you cannot get through, and even when suicide seems like the best possible alternative, you know that eventually it will all be over. This is not to say that something will not begin anew that may test your limits, but giving up never solved anything. Happiness comes to everyone at some point in time, and giving up will never get you there. Not to say that suicide is the only alternative, but ignoring the matter does not always work either. Giving up and leaving it all alone may let the matter pass, but it may allow it to sit there and evolve into something worse-something that you may not be able to get through alone. But you do not always have to go through these circumstances alone. Sometimes, if you look around, you can find your sanctuary in the most unexpected of places.

-From the Diary of Son, Pan

Just as promised there was much food prepared for the two of them. When they arrived, they were immediately escorted to a private room. Pan was very surprised to see a room like the one they were in for such a casual restaurant. She did not know that casual restaurants had ones such as this, but she was thankful for it. Pan rarely ever liked to eat out because of how many people she would be eating in front of. It was embarrasing being able to eat so much more than the average human. All of those eyes on her, she never liked it from the beginning, but she was thankful that Trunks was able to find a place with a private room.

The food was good from the first bite to the last. Trunks had surprised her by having already ordered everything beforehand. They did not have to wait for the food as it started coming as soon as they sat down. Pan was not surprised with what he had done. It was typical of him and she loved him for thinking about her and always taking her away from her pains; those pains usually being her parents. Dinner passed by with simple conversation. They talked of everything while they ate. This was one of the few times they could be together without interruption and they were not going to waste it. The two were content just being together without the demands on their shoulders.

"You full?" he noticed she had stopped eating and he was finishing up himself.

"Yeah, I couldn't eat another bite."

"Okay then, let's go," he said, standing up. She rose to follow him and together they made their way to the front of the restaurant where Trunks paid the bill and then left. He escourted his fiancé outside to the car where then opened the door, helping her get in. When he got inside and turned on the engine, the radio came on and they made their way out of the parking lot. The sat there in their silence, listening to the radio, content just being with each other.

A few minutes after leaving the restaurant, Pan noticed that they were nowhere near her house or even his. She didn't know where he was taking her, but she had assumed earlier that he would just be taking her back to one of their houses. She turned off the radio and looked over at him and he looked back for a moment and smiled before returning his eyes to the road; slowing down for a red light.

"Where are you taking me?" she asked.

"Somewhere," his grin grew wider. She was curious now. He had surprised her a few times, but usually for special days. Valentine's Day, her birthday, and other days that were deemed 'special' in relationships. She had never expected anything from him, but he always seemed to deliver even what was not expected.

"Trunks, where are we going?" she tried to demand.

"No, it's a surprise. So I can't tell you," he said as he started pulling forward again when the light turned green. Unfortunately, he did not notice the car coming down the road not bothering to stop for the red light. He barely noticed it in time as he slammed on the brakes and the driver in the other car did the same.

Time seemed to slow down in that moment for Pan. She saw the headlights and she felt the jerk of her seatbelt when Trunks put on the brakes. She felt the car swerve to the side but she could not feel her heart beating. For that one moment, it had completely stopped. Her mind was in a rush and she could not think. Bracing herself for the hit that she knew would be coming, she was surprised that instead she was thrown back into her seat as the car came to a stop in the middle of the intersection. When she could feel her heart start beating again, Pan looked over at Trunks to make sure he was okay. They were both breathing hard from the shock of almost being hit by another car that was obviously going above the speed limit and Trunks looked over to meet her gaze.

"Are you okay?" he asked, worried she had been hurt. He didn't see anything wrong with her, but you could never know.

"I'm fine, are you all right?"

He nodded his head and replied with a simple, "Yeah," before unbuckling and stepping out of the car. Luckily there were not many cars in the intersection, but there were a few walking down the sidewalk that had stopped to watch the would-be accident. Pan followed Trunks out of the car, hoping he didn't get too careless with whoever the other driver was. After quickly checking his car over for any dents or scratches, and not finding any, Trunks started to walk towards the other drive that was apparently doing the same to his own car. With the crazy driver's back to him, Trunks could not see his face, but at that moment, he didn't care if he was blocking traffic. This guy deserved the beating he was about to get.

Trunks walked up to the stranger and heard him say, "At least there's no damage," before turning him around and holding up a fist, about to punch him until he realized he recognized who it was.

"Uub?" Trunks asked. "What the hell are you doing?"

"Trunks, is that really you?" Uub was still slightly shaken. He was about to have the crap beaten out of him until he realized that it was Trunks. Although Trunks and Uub did not know each other personally, they were acquaintances through Pan. Uub had been at a number of parties that the Son family had hosted, and Trunks learned early on that he was a business associate of the Son's. And that meant he would soon be an associate of the Brief's as well. Trunks realized that violence, although tempting, would not be the best thing for him.

Trunks let go of Uub before screaming at him, "What the hell were you thinking?" Just because he couldn't hurt the guy, doesn't mean he couldn't argue with him. "You almost hit my car. Do you realize that Pan was in the car?"

Uub looked scared at that moment. Looking over Trunks' shoulder, he noticed that indeed, Pan was there. And she was walking right up to them. When she approached, Uub looked at her forlornly, only just realizing what it was that he had done. If he had hit Trunks' car, then he would have run straight into Pan. That's when he knew just what he had done.

"I'm sorry. I was talking to someone and got distracted," Uub said, not able to look Pan in the eyes.

"That's no excuse!" Trunks clenched his fists. How he wanted to hurt the bastard, but some things just cannot be done.

"I know, and I'm sorry. Really, I am."

"That's still no-"

"That's okay," Pan said, interrupting Trunks. "Nobody was hurt, so it's okay. And besides we all need to get going. It may be getting late, but there are plenty of cars backing up here," Pan looked around noticing all the cars that had passengers just staring. She also noticed the people on the streets looking and she wondered just how many of them recognized the people making a scene in the middle of an intersection.

After agreeing, the two heirs walked back to their separate cars. Pan followed Trunks to his and got in. After settling themselves in, the couple continued on their way. Uub got into his car and took off, this time a little slower.

"That was Trunks," the blonde sitting in the passenger side stated more than asked.

"You were watching?" Uub asked not bothering to look away from the road this time. After being given the affirmative, he sighed and slumped in his seat a few inches. "No wonder you didn't get out to see what was going on."

"They don't know yet. And they didn't notice anyone else here in the car. If they did, they didn't say anything. So I didn't want to make myself known to them."

"I understand," he said, reaching over and taking her hand. "Don't worry. We'll have everything figured out soon, Marron," he quickly glanced over and smiled before turning back to the road, hopeful not to cause another accident.

Pan lay on the hood of the car, wrapped in Trunks' arms. Forgetting the part of almost getting into an accident, the night was perfect. He had taken her to dinner and now they were laying on his car watching the stars. If she could be any happier she did not know. She did not think it were possible.

"So, how is it going with your parents being back?" Trunks asked.

Pan nearly laughed at the question. "They were back twenty minutes before they started to talk about the wedding."

"Twenty minutes, huh. What took them so long?" Trunks asked, only half joking.

"It took me twenty minutes to psych myself up to going downstairs after they called for me." Trunks nearly choked on his saliva. "And that reminds me. My mother wanted me to tell you that we are all meeting tomorrow to plan the final date." He nodded his head in understanding.

"Apparently my parents forgot to tell me that."

"Sorry, Trunks," Pan smiled at him.

"Don't worry about it. Are we still planning it for July? That's what I was hoping for."

"That's what I want too, but it all depends on what our parents say," Pan said, reminding him that they have no control over their lives.

"You know, Pan, we may not have much say in this marriage, but I want you to know that I love you."

Pan looked over her shoulder to Trunks and noticed him smiling at her. "I love you, too," she whispered before he leaned over and kissed her. She turned her body so that she was facing him, making their lips connect better. He was kissing her deeply and passionately before she pulled one leg over him to straddle his waist. He brought his hands to her hips, bracing her as she leaned over him.

After a moment of kissing her, Trunks pulled away, looking at her pouting face. He smiled and gave her a peck on the lips before looking at her again.

"I really do want to marry you. I'd marry you right now if I could," Trunks admitted.

"I want to marry you too," she smiled.

"Well, I thought you should at least get something. So," Trunks started as he reached into his pocket to pull out a small black box, "I thought I might give you this." He opened the small box and showed to her the diamond encrusted, white gold ring that he had recently purchased for her.

Pan wanted to cry when she saw what Trunks held in his hand: an engagement ring. He bought her an engagement ring. He really did this for her?

"Trunks, you got this for me?"

"Well, yeah. You are my fiancée after all. We are getting married in a few months, I thought I might as well propose to you first. So, will you marry me?"

"Yes!" she cried as she threw herself to him, wrapping her arms around his neck, kissing him. "Yes! I love you!" she tried to hold back tears as he placed the ring on her finger and he kissed her once again.

Thank you all that reviewed. I've been in a slump lately, but I think I'm finally out of it. Reviews make me happy. I haven't been getting as many as I used to, and I know part of that is my fault. But please review!

Forgotten Beauty- Of course it has to do with Pan's secret. Probably because he knows Pan's secret, but you'll find out later.

Supersaiyanx- Stuff happened. Sorry I didn't update in forever.

DbzTeske- I would be impatient as well. But lucky for me, I know the secret! Glad you like it though. Good thing you caught up though. You've had a lot of time to do it, however. And thanks for the compliment, I get that a lot in my writing classes.

Charmed-angel103- Yes, poor Trunks. I love him so… They are very cute. If I can't have him, Pan will!

Kimeno-chan- Sorry it took forever to update, but don't worry, I've still got it all under control. You guys have only been given the information on the secret, now you've got something else as well!

BeautifulDeception09- Sorry for the six month suspense. At least it's here. Sorry you have to wait more though.

CrAzY-Fan-FicAddict- Something happened to Pan. I'm happy that you liked it though.

sonpan- Thank you!

Suika07- Well, you also have to remember that Pan didn't really have much while her parents were gone. All she really had was Goten, so he feels like the father figure/older brother type of guy.

tanya2byou21- Glad you liked it. Sorry this wasn't out as quickly as the others.