A/N: Well, after a year I have returned. Thank you all for your lovely comments and here's chapter 8!

Keep in mind, Videl is not the arrogant brat that she's portrayed to be in the series. Gohan is an athletic jock, thus he is somewhat cocky, if you like stereotyping, and Videl is a down to earth gal.

Disclaimer: I own Nothing about DBZ, except this story.

Chapter 8

3:57 pm The Satan Mansion

Videl grabbed her backpack from the backseat and opened the car door. "Thanks for the ride."

She shut the door and and entered the mansion.

Once she reached her room, she laid on her bed and closed her eyes, focusing on the song ringing through her ears from her ipod.

"Videl!" Hercule's voice boomed from outside her room.

She slowly sat up and dragged herself to the door. "What is it dad?"

"I got a call from your school today."

Videl rolled her eyes. "What did I do this time..."

"They said you were 20 minutes late. How did you get to school?"

"Gohan took me. We were late because of the weather." She sat on her bed and browsed through her phone.

"When's that school dance of yours?"

"Friday, why?" She continued to stare down at her phone.

"Just wondering. Gotta make sure you dont try to sneak out of the house. Oh and I don't want that boy toy of yours on my property. Have someone else take you to school." Hercule left the room and clicked the door shut behind him.

Videl picked up her phone and dialed Erasa's number. "Hi Erasa it's me... My dad's not letting me go to the dance... No you guys go, I'll be fine here... Can you give me a ride to school tomorrow?... Oh ok I'll just ask somebody else then. I'll see you tomorrow... Bye."

Videl wiped her eyes and felt a sudden sense of misery. "Who needs that stupid dance." She put her phone to her ear and waited for Trunks to answer.

"Hey Trunks it's me... Can you give me a ride to school tomorrow?... Ok thanks. Bye."

She shut her phone and laid her head on her pillow.

Friday 8:04 am

Videl lifted herself up into Trunks's silver truck. He likes to make it difficult to get in and out of his trucks, so he lifts them practically 5 feet from the ground.

"You're going to get wasted one of these nights and kill yourself just trying to get out of this thing." Videl joked as she strapped her seatbelt on.

"Well, I guess that's why they call them Monster trucks. Erasa said you can't go to the dance tonight."

"Yeah... I dont care. I'd rather sit home and watch a movie anyway."

"You think your dad will let you have company over?"

"Trunks I thought you knew better. You know how strict my dad is."

"Eh, it was worth asking."

"Who are you going to the dance with?"

"Umm... Well I didn't really ask anybody. I just figured we'd all go together and just hook up with random people."

Videl stared out the window. "Nice plan Trunks... Do you know if Gohan's going?"

"Well he and I pretty much had the same plan. To tell you the truth, Sharpner, Gohan and I made a bet that we can't ask for a date, we had to let the date come to us."

"Well that plan back fired." Videl laughed.

"No kidding. He probably won't go anyway if you're not going."

A grin spread across her face, she continued to stare out the window so he wouldn't notice. "Why do you say that?" As if she didn't know.

"Don't think I can't see you smiling." She smiled even more and let out a small giggle. "Don't be so naive. You two have this bond. And I know you know that."

She continued to smile and fantasize about her friend with benefits. "Yeah I know, I just like to hear people say that."

Orange Star High 8:14 am

Trunks and Videl burst through the door and let out a sigh of relief. "We are so on time."

Videl slid into her desk and opened a note that was neatly put together by the "origami artist" Erasa.

I totally have a plan for tonight! Okay, we'll sneak you out of your house and hang out at Central Park! I know what you're thinking, How are we going to sneak you out. Well, I havnt really gotten that far yet... But Im working on it!

Videl snatched a pencil from her backpack and replied to the note. I dunno Erasa. If we get caught, Dad will never let me hang out with you guys. Maybe I'll just sit this one out. She handed the note to her right and Erasa scanned it.

Oh come on! You only live once! And your dad can't totally take control of your life, you're almost 18. And once you're 18, you are an adult.

Videl read the note and mouthed the words "I'll think about it." She put the note away and glanced at Gohan who was texting on his phone.

She looked around to see whom he might be texting and discovered that Trunks also had his phone out. Hmm... I hope he doesn't get mad that Trunks gave me a ride...

8:40 am

The bell rang and the students trampled out of the room.

"Gohan wait up." Videl caught up with him and grabbed his shoulder.

"What?" His eyes looked drowsy and his mind seemed distant.

"Are you okay?"

"Yeah I'm fine."

"Can you meet me at lunch today? We need to talk."

"I guess so, if I don't make any plans."

"Well can you put your "busy social life" aside and spend time with me?" She snapped.

Gohan rolled his eyes. "Fine." He turned around and continued to his next class.

Videl frowned. 'What's up with him?'

Lunch

Videl sat on the bench and waited for Gohan. Moments later, the rest of the crew showed up.

"Have you guys seen Gohan?"

Erasa shrugged. "He should be coming."

"Ok well him and I are going to be alone so you guys can go ahead."

Erasa grinned from ear to ear. "OoooooK. You two have fun. Here he comes now." Erasa dragged Valese, Sharpner, and Trunks away so the other two may have their alone time.

"About time." Videl said softly.

"Sorry. I was being lectured by the teacher."

"Trouble maker." Gohan smirked. "Look um... Are you okay?" Videl sat back down on the bench, hoping he would join her.

"Yeah I'm just a little tired. Why do you keep asking me?" He sat next to her and set his backpack at his feet.

"You havn't been yourself lately..." She looked away from his eyes and put her hands in her lap.

Gohan felt the concern in her voice and scooted closer to her, wrapping his arm around her. "I'm fine... I'm just confused..."

"About what?" She stared back into his eyes.

Gohan sighed. "I... I don't know... Life... Love..."

"Yesterday, when you gave me a ride home... Were you mad at me?"

Gohan's eyes drifted away. "I don't know. Like I said, I'm confused."

Videl sighed and figured this would be a tough subject to get through. "Hungry?"

Gohan hesitated. "Sure. We catchin up with the others?

"I guess so." They stood up and walked towards the campus exit. Videl felt miserable. She knew Gohan was hurting inside, but why? She wanted to fall into his arms and pretend everything was okay again. Does he like somebody else? Her thoughts were interrupted when she felt him grasp her hand. She smiled and held onto it tight.

Next chapter coming up, I'm on a roll. Well actually kinda sleepy, so maybe tomorrow. Ideas/questions/concerns are welcomed.