It's been a while since I updated...what's funny is I had the chapter written months ago...just lost the papers. But then I found em again and typed um up for you guys. Hopefully I'll be able to update a little more often. This chapter is shorter than my last few but I hope you all like it.

Bra couldn't believe what she'd just heard. Her purple prince, who she'd kissed for the very first time only moments ago, was betrothed. She was grateful for her mother's invention that hung around her neck. Her thoughts raced, as she tried to calm herself. She denied herself the option of excusing herself….solely to see what all she could learn about Shin's fiancée.

Shin glanced at Bra, he could tell she was refusing to make eye contact with him How can I fix this, he thought to himself.

"Shin, how long do you think you'll remain here on Earth?" Morimino inquired.

"I'm still learning so much. I-"

Osama cut him off with a bit of laughter, "It seems you aren't ready to leave, Mrs. Briefs, you have been so kind. I forgot a small amount of information her body guard, Maroda, will surely have to follow her. Would it be alright if Shin's fiancée, Shiva, along with her body guard came to visit my son here?"

"Oh, I don't mind at all! She might be interested in Earth culture as well," Bulma smiled. "I actually was wondering when I should expect her and her guard?"

"Very soon in Earth time…."Osama looked as if he was concentrating. "A week. Her coming of coming of age ceremony is just finishing and we have been contacted by their council to arrange another meeting for her and Shin. A less formal one so they can spend some time together. So this makes this such a great idea!"

Shin shuddered, "Father, do you really think she would enjoy-"

"Of course she will!" Osama let out a hearty laugh, "You just lay on the charm," he winked and turned and bowed to Bulma and Bra. "Thank you so much for your hospitality. We will come again in 7 days."

Morimino rushed to hug Shin, "Goodbye, and behave yourself my son."

Osama laughed again as he grabbed his son in a bearhug, "Make sure to smile when she arrives….and I wonder what she will think of this hair cut of yours. See you very soon, my son."

In the blink of an eye the pair of kai's were gone. The room was quiet. Bulma got up and excused herself to return to the lab. Vegeta rounded the corner to follow her. He was talking about how great the kai's power levels were. Another minute passed and Bra still sat. Shin did as well. Suddenly, Bra made motions to leave.

"Wait, I can explain!," Shin pleaded.

"Explain what? That you're womanizer and enjoy playing with people feelings?!" Bra snapped back as she continued to move hastily toward her room.

"I promise it's not like that…" Shin said while chasing after her.

"Well how do you not tell someone you're engaged? I'd like to know the answer to that." Bra huffed as she turned around to face Shin in the East Wing corridor.

"I suppose I forgot, I-" Bra cut him off.

"How in the heck do you forget something like that!" she retorted.

"The last time I saw her I was 12 years old, Bra…." Shin looked down at the ground.

"Oh so you meet your future wife and just manage to forget about it in a few years, makes perfect sense." She replied sarcastically.

Shin looked her in the eye. And then did something she didn't expect. He chuckled. "A few years, you say…how old do you think I am, Bra?" He inquired.

"I…," she thought about it for a few seconds. And then realization hit her. "I don't know….I never asked." She figured he must be older than she thought. "22?" She decided was a fair guess. Ten years might be long enough to forget about a fiancée right?

"Try 154,658." Shin stated.

Bra fell back against her bedroom door, "You're kidding right?"

Shin shook his head. "I was around long before you were born…do you not recall what your mother said when we were introduced?"

She travelled back to the day in her mind…..her mother had said it herself. "He helped us save earth before you were even born. So he's a hero, too." Her mouth made movements, but no sound came out. She was shocked. She'd been so caught up in how adorable he was that she'd forgotten all about that tidbit of information. She face palmed. "Teenage hormones…" she muttered under her breath.

"I can see you're upset…if it makes you feel any better. On my planet I'm still considered very very young. I'm barely an adult really in our people's eyes. On your planets scale…I'd most likely be somewhere between 17 and 20. You see, kai's typically live very long lives….actually we have to be slain in order to die."

The silence was deafening. Shin wished he knew what she was thinking.

"Well…I didn't do the math for that one, but it seems like you've had lots of time to manage to forget about her…but what's she like?" Bra couldn't help but wonder.

Shin looked at her thoughtfully, "I remember her being very tall….and lanky. She was really shy and quiet."

"What does she look like?" Bra wondered if her looks could compare to this fiancée of his.

"Quite frankly, she was not…the most attractive girl. She had a pizza face…I believe is what you would call it, and her teeth were rather spaced. They of course tried to make her look more appealing for our meeting that day, but on a scale of 1 to 10 she was not much better than a 5," Shin moved in closer and tilted Bra's chin up ever so slightly, and whispered "While you my dear break my scale."

Bra blushed, but then certain sadness fell on her. "Shin…." She murmured.

"What is it?" He questioned, being bold once again and grabbing hold of her hand.

"It's just…" She tried to meet his gaze, "What does it mean for us? You just kissed me and now I find out you're going to be married…it's so confusing." She let out a sigh and a tear ran down her cheek.

"I apologize…again…and again." Shin said with sincerity. "In all honesty, Shiva and our betrothal was the last thing on my mind when I came to earth. I haven't thought about her in over a millennia. When I got her and started spending time with you I just got so happy…. Happier than I've been in quite some time. I started falling for you and today I just couldn't help myself….you were so beautiful and I wanted to make you mine…" His voice shuddered. "I never wanted to hurt you…you are too precious to me for that."

"What do we do now? I mean…you'll be married soon an-"

"Not soon….it'll be another 10,000 years at the least before Shiva and I are wed. I'm not exactly looking forward to it either." Shin looked down at his feet.

"10,000 years… that's a long way away." Bra sat there…and thought about it. Shin's life span far exceeded her own. Maybe we could still try? She thought to herself.

"I…understand if you want space." Shin looked into her blue eyes.

"I thought about it….Shiva will only be around for a little while. It's not like you are married to her…or even dating her now honestly. Your marriage was arranged…and quite frankly, by the time you actually do get around to marrying her I'll be long gone. I know it's a bit dark…but it is true."

Shin couldn't help feel a little sad about that statement. He knew it was true…but the way she said it kind of stung. " So you want to try and date?" Shin had to be certain she wanted to try. He admitted the situation was kind of awkward.

"Yes. I mean how often does a girl get to date a prince?" she cooed, wrapping her arms around his neck and giving him a quick peck on the nose.

Shin blushed at the affection. He moved to put his arms around her waist. Bra was his and he was hers. That's all that mattered.

Well this seemed like a good place to end this particular chapter. Bra and Shin are going to proceed with their relationship, but how will things go when Shiva actually arrives? The next chapter will tell. R&R and constructive criticism is welcome!