Chapter 3- "Take 2"

"NO!" shouted Nia, "Lorenzo, how could you?! We were destined to be together!"

Lorenzo looked out on the balcony as he looked into the night, he had done it. He had cheated, and Nia was his soon-to-be bride. This was the third time, Nia had no idea that there was more, she only caught him once. He stared out into the ocean.

Nia began crying, "...We're getting married in 2 months! What am I going to tell everyone?!"

Lorenzo walked back in. Something was bothering him, a scandal was about to get out and he knew it wasn't much time before it was found out, "Nia, this isn't the only time I've done this. Nicole was involved and so was Mara."

Nia collapsed to floor screaming, "GET OUT! I never want to see you again!"

Lorenzo tried to stop Nia from screaming until Nicole showed up at the house. Nia went straight for her as they fought on the ground screaming, Nicole had grabbed a knife and stabbed Nia as she bled out and screamed, Nicole grabbed a gun and shot her four times as Nia laid there lifeless. Lorenzo stood there and laughed.

Now Lorenzo could inherit all the money that was in her will. It would go all to him.

Gohan ate more popcorn as he watched it play on. He was really interested in how the 5th season would end. Chi-Chi was surprised that he began watching every time it came on at night. Gohan would even kick out Goten to watch it because he would always argue to watch cartoons verses watching soap operas and today was a day where Goten couldn't watch his cartoons.

He blocked the tv as he began whining, "Gohan! I missed Transformers for the fourth time in a row! That's not fair! You owe me one!"

Gohan shushed him, "Shhhhh, it's on!"

Goten marched in the kitchen, "MOM! Gohan won't let me watch TV!"

Chi-Chi growled, "Goten, you have a TV in your room! Watch it there!"

Goten whined, "But that's not fair, I want to watch it here. Gohan always get to, I don't! That's not fair! That's not fair!"

Chi-Chi ignored him as she went back to making cherry pie for Goku, Chi-Chi actually liked that her oldest soon took up watching soaps. She especially liked when his eyes would widen when he saw the conflicts come up and when romantic scenes would happen. She thought it was good for him to learn a few things or two about drama and about getting into relationships. Gohan was learning fast too. He watched Videl and Sakura more closely now that he began watching soap operas; he always listened in when they argued and when they would call him on his cell phone to talk.

They were in their third month of 11th grade and they still went at it. Gohan continued to watch his soap opera until Chi-Chi came into the kitchen smiling at Gohan. He raised his eyebrow, he wanted to know why his mom was so happy. He waited for her to talk.

"Guess what, Gohan! We have new neighbors!" Chi-Chi was very excited, "Yes, they moved in a few weeks ago but I didn't notice their house yet."

Gohan was surprised, "Really? I didn't think anyone would move around here."

"Yes, and they have an only daughter. Her name is Whitney; I think it would be a good idea if you got to know her. Maybe let her commute to school with you."

"Okay, I guess that'll be alright. Can I go meet her now?

"Sure, her family should be having dinner right now." Chi-Chi paused then spoke again, "And Gohan..."

"Yes?"

"Don't be a Lorenzo, he's a cheater and it can be nasty if you ever cheat."

Gohan smiled as he left the house. He was actually excited to meet someone new.

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Gohan's cell rang, he was on the trail to Whitney's house as he answered it. Videl was on the other line upset as ever. Gohan listened but he had to make it short because he was meeting someone, Videl was so upset and tried to make Gohan stay on the phone but he refused.

"Gohan! This is serious, Sakura likes you and that's not good! It's also not fair!" Videl yelled, "I don't like her with you!"

Gohan sighed, "It sounds like you're jealous to me or do you really like me too?"

Videl paused, she couldn't believe he was onto her, "That's not it, Gohan! You're dumber than I thought, I wanted you to help me!"

Gohan shook his head, "After seeing what happened with Kiki, Nicole, and Lorenzo. I don't think I should be in on this fight."

"...You watch, Sunset Rose Manor? You watch Soap Operas?! Who turned you on to that idea?!

Gohan smiled, "Sakura was the one who did, I should thank her for that. It really helps."

Videl's phone clicked off as Gohan heard the tone, he was kind of glad that it was over. He didn't want to deal with Videl anymore than he had to. He continued up the trail as he reached a big gorgeous house, it was cream colored with rose bushes. Gohan was so surprised to see it there. Where he lived it was the middle of nowhere almost.

Gohan nervously rang the doorbell, as he stood outside to wait for someone. He waited until Whitney came running to the door. Gohan looked at her, she had long curly blonde hair with a big ponytail in the back. She looked very sweet to Gohan but she seemed more nervous than he actually was.

He held out his hand nervously, "Hi, My name is Son Gohan. It's nice to meet you."

Whitney took his hand and shook lightly, "My name is Whitney Hirashi...Um, nice to meet you too..."

"Um, My mom said that I should stop by and..."

"Oh, if you were wondering about dinner...My parent's work late on Thursday's so you won't be seeing them."

Gohan smiled instantly, 'She's smart, I didn't think she would figure out things that fast.'

Whitney began heading toward the kitchen, "Um...If you want, I can make us some dinner. Will that be okay?"

"You don't have to but I am hungry. Yeah, I'll stay!"

Whitney headed toward the kitchen as she began making Rigatoni. Gohan loved the way it smelled and it was all cheesy. The girl knew how to cook and Gohan was surprised, he knew Goku would love her and Chi-Chi too, he decided that it would be okay to invite Whitney over when she could.

Gohan looked at her, "You know, if you aren't busy next Monday, You want to come over to my house?"

Whitney seemed unsure but she smiled, "Okay. I think it'll be okay with my parents."

Gohan looked at her again, "Hey, you're going to Orange High, right? Want to commute together?

Whitney was excited, "Sure! I was afraid that I'd be the only one that had to commute 500 miles away! Okay, Gohan."

X X X

When Gohan went to school with Whitney by his side, everyone thought she was Gohan's girlfriend. Gohan thought it was so weird, He only knew Whitney for a week, not for a couple months. He just ignored everybody as he went to his usual group with Sakura and Videl going at it again. He just ignored them.

Sharpener watched Whitney closely, "Damn, Gohan. Is she new to this school? You're with her, right?"

Gohan shook his head, "Um...No. Whitney is my neighbor."

"Oh. She seems really sweet, I mean, you can just tell just by looking at her."

Whitney smiled as she took out some Rigatoni, "Does anyone want any?"

Sharpener smiled, "You did this all yourself? Wow, you must 've had a great teacher."

Whitney smiled, "I taught myself how to cook. I didn't get any guidance."

Erasa came over and got acquainted with Whitney, "Hey Whitney, you seem to be really nervous, don't worry, I was new once too. It's always hard on the first day."

Whitney's eyes went wide, "Wow, this place is huge...Bigger than my old school."

Videl and Sakura carried on until they went outside to fight. No one cared, Whitney seemed to be the center of attention, with everyone. She began passing around Rigatoni for everyone, Gohan couldn't wait to have it again. It was something he never really had at home, he definitely wanted Chi-Chi to start making it.

Everyone smiled at Whitney as more kids came for her Rigatoni, she seemed happy to give out a food that she thought made best. Deep inside, everyone didn't know that Whitney was a foster child. She was physically abused by her real father for so many years then her mom died of sickness.

She was just afraid of what everyone would think if they found out about it. This was one of the many secrets that should would keep between her and Gohan.


That's Chapter 2, Please R&R.