Chapter 2- "Love/Hate"

Gohan still thought things were going smoothly but they weren't. Sakura was in most of Gohan's classes and Videl was in most of his classes too. Bad mix. They was always a fight for lab partners, for study partners, and for gym partners. Gohan still didn't know what the big deal was about them fighting and decided it was just their rivalry since the martial arts tournament. He didn't understand why they would go at it so much. He just always did the same thing, ignore it like it never happened. Sometimes that didn't always work.

Gohan went to study hall as he sat in the library doing Calculus equations and studying for his English test. Sakura seized the opportunity to get to know him better without Videl interference. She walked quietly over as she looked at Gohan. He was so into Calculus that he wasn't exactly paying attention. Sakura sat down.

"Hey, Gohan." She replied, "What's going on?"

"..." Gohan was still doing his Calculus equations and had no idea Sakura was in front of him, until he saw her hand, "Oh! Sakura, sorry I was so focused on this equation."

Sakura smiled, "I heard you got perfect test scores. It looks you are in competition with me. I also have the best but in second place."

Gohan blinked, "Oh, really? That's nice. Um, I hate to put things off topic but can I ask you something?"

"Sure, what's up Gohan?"

"Um, you and Videl seem to go all out at times, is that because of the tournament?"

Sakura froze, 'That's not the only thing, it's because she likes you and I also like you. Also, she wouldn't want me putting out that scandal.'

"Um, are you okay, Sakura?"

Sakura smiled but frowned, "Yeah, I just wish I never won that stupid tournament. It created a lot of friction between me and Videl."

Gohan paused and decided to go back to work. Sakura wanted to ask him out but she wasn't sure if was such a great idea because it would get out eventually. Videl would be at her worst if it got out, the war between them would be at a greater tension. Sakura got mad just thinking about it, she couldn't have her way because of Videl.

She would have to do it in secret banning anyone from finding out.

Gohan looked up again and saw a different look in Sakura's eyes. He saw an angry look, she was obviously annoyed with something. Gohan wanted to ask but went back to work, he didn't want things to start up. He really didn't, then Gohan just decided to ask what was wrong.

"Sakura, you seemed really annoyed. You were relaxed a few minutes ago."

Sakura looked down, "Gohan, it's nothing. I'm just annoyed by something."

"Is about the partners? Because, I could work with Sharpener instead, I have no pro..."

Sakura cut him off, "Gohan. Videl always works with you to do any partner work, I never get a chance to. Do you think you switch it up a little?

Gohan became nervous, "Well...Um...I guess but you know..."

Sakura smiled, "Thanks, Gohan. See you in Chemistry."

Gohan froze, 'Damn, I just made things worse, didn't I? Oh man, Videl is not going to like this.'

Gohan finished his work and decided to walk around for a little bit. Things could turn up for the worst when he decided to step into the chemistry class at the end of the day.

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All the students were suiting up for Chemistry as Gohan looked nervously at Videl who was getting her safety goggles on. He didn't know exactly what to really do in this situation. It was either, A. Choose Sakura and see Videl's reaction, B. Work with Sharpener instead and have the two work together, and C. Hope it's a group activity.

Gohan waited for the teacher to assign the directions as he waited nervously in his seat. He hoped it was group activity.

The teacher began explaining and Gohan almost jumped, "...We will be working in pairs of 4's today so, starting picking your partners."

Shaperner came walking toward Gohan, "...Um, Gohan. Sakura is in our group? It's usually me, you, Erasa, and Videl. Oh...I see what happened."

Gohan looked at Sharpener, he was kind of annoyed, "Um...I tried to tell Sakura that it wouldn't work but she ignored me and thought I said yes! I didn't."

Sharpener laughed a little, "Oh boy, crap is going to hit the fan today."

Gohan gulped, "I just want to make it fair for...you know, everyone."

Sharpener looked at Gohan, "You know Gohan, in drama, there are no rules and nobody plays fair."

"Great." Gohan sighed, 'Just great...'

Gohan got his safety goggles on as he went to sit with Sakura and the rest of them. Videl came back to find out that she would have to work with another pair. She was defienetly not happy about this and glared at Sakura who just smiled wickedly. Sakura couldn't help it because she though Videl was bringing things out of contrast a little too much. Videl stood there as they both glared.

"Sakura, it's usually, me, GOHAN, Sharpner, and Erasa. Not you!" Videl growled, "Gohan, did you tell her that this was okay?!"

"Um...Well...You see..."

Sakura spoke for him, "Yes he did, he said it was okay for all this to happen."

Gohan shook his head, "N-no I didn't...I was about to say..."

Sakura smiled, "It's okay, Gohan. I know you meant yes, right?"

"Uh...Um...Um...I don't know?"

Videl wanted to swear but walked away. She wasn't in the mood to start with Sakura right now. Sakura smiled, one point for her and Gohan. She hoped she would have to most points to earn a date with him but she would have to be much more careful now that she made a move this early. Gohan sighed relief, he was just glad things didn't get any worse than they had to be.

Erasa seemed a little concerned about Gohan, "Hey, Gohan. Are you ok? You seem to tense up everytime..." She stopped because Sakura was there, "There's a test! That's right!"

Gohan smiled, he knew what she meant, "Anyway, guys. We have to watch the sulfur's reaction with baking soda. Make sure we mix just about 30mls of it."

Sharpener was confused, "Did you say thirty or sixtymls, Gohan? I swear the others were mixing about 80mls of the stuff."

Gohan's eyes widened, "It's 30, trust me. The idiots who are mixing 80 are the ones who are going to have bad lab results."

As Gohan studied the reaction and took notes, an explosion happened across the room as the teacher rushed to clean up the mess. She shouted and screamed as Sakura cracked up seeing Videl doing the same thing to her groupmate's, Gohan looked over as Videl returned a nasty glare. He gulped, now he was in for it when his cellphone rung tonight.

They always talked on Fridays and Saturdays. So tonight he would get his.

Sakura glanced over at Gohan and blushed a little, "Aren't you glad you worked with me, Gohan? It was a good idea, we should do again."

Gohan smiled, "I guess so, it wasn't too bad."

As everyone began recording results and writing their lab papers. The bell rung and everyone dashed outside. Gohan waited for his friends as they followed behind him, Videl didn't bother waiting and pushed everyone aside, she just wasn't having a good day at all. This really worried Gohan but his mind changed to other things, he really wanted to ask Sakura about drama.

He stopped her at her locker and asked, "Um, Sakura. I'm not always noticing everything and...How do you explain drama to me?"

Sakura smiled, "Well, its usually between two girls or it can be between anybody. If you're talking about me and Videl, that's drama. Girl drama to be exact. A lot of issues happen when it does."

Gohan blinked a lot, "I kind of get it...Can I see more of an example?"

Sakura laughed, "You're so funny Gohan. Well, If you've heard of soap opera's then I would try watching one called, "Sunset Rose Manor" that's one could really explain about drama. Try watching some. You'll get it eventually."

Gohan smiled, "Ok, I think my mom watches it. I'll try and watch it tonight."

Sakura blushed a little as she hugged Gohan, "Bye, Gohan."

Gohan smiled a lot as she let her go, "See you monday, Sakura."

Sakura began walking out as she turned the street corner. Gohan was beginning to show interest in the pink haired girl. He was wondering if she was going to lean toward a date soon.

Videl watched from behind the wall. She had no idea what was happening.


That's chapter 2, Please R&R.