KaitAstrophe95 – I love my cliffies lmao…It sure is hehehe… He'll find out soon, but not yet XD

Saiyans rule – Yes it is thanks. I just finished my last physio today and luckily I did not need surgery! Hehehe… She is indeed, here ya go!

LVR4Trunks-n-Vegeta – lol… he is, isn't he? Ahhh, well… you'll see XD

Guest – You're welcome :) Yep, I think she will, too! Thank you :)

famoso – Yep, but he kind of messes up a bit in the beginning, not to worry though hehehe… He wants it more than he himself knows. Yep, I will add some Goten/Bulla, maybe in the next chapter. Thank you, and sorry about the wait!

msanimegeek– no he doesn't. It's definitely spur of the moment lol… Ahhhh maybe some g/b in the next chapter… Sorry about the wait, here ya go!

dbzfan the first – Thank you so much! Here ya go :)

ArmyWife22079 – oh yes lol… hehehe… find out below XD

NiceNipps – just a teeny bit longer XD

Awesomegirl789 – She did indeed lol… Here ya go!

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Janie – You're welcome and sorry I made you wait so long again… I'll have to see how it goes lol… but I'm sure they will hehehe Here ya go!

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Butterscotch 12 – lol… We'll have to see XD

Lovelygirl2712– Sorry about the wait. Here ya go :)

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KymaniMoultrie1 – Here ya go :)

Vegetable lov3r – Exactly ;p You know him so well lmao… It's all good now! Did my last physio today *happy dance*

Kasumi Michaelis – kind of lol… not yet ;p I love cliffies hehehe

trunkspanlover89– lmao… a bit slow eh? Gah, I'm so sorry, but I'm back… I missed you all, too! Thank you so much XD

Max – Maybe lol… Thank you!

khadiza . latifluna . 5 – Here ya go!


Chapter 15

She searched his widened eyes and noticed that she had caught him off-guard. She wasn't sure what to make of his reaction, or whether the thought had ever crossed his mind- from the way he looked in that very moment it probably never did…

She squeezed her eyes, and took a calming breath as she tried to hide her disappointment. Already deciding to take back what she said. "N-"

"If that's what you want… then I don't see why not." He was much more relaxed now, and turned onto his back with his hands behind his head looking up at the ceiling. He knew that he wanted her and no-one else. He had conflicting thoughts in the past on whether Pan wanted a marriage and family. He had gone through hell with his first marriage. Pan had gone through hell with her family, so he wasn't sure if more than what they had now would work between them. He was scared they would become too content, and end up unhappy or apart… And, what about kids…? He didn't know whether he wanted kids anymore… In the past he was all for it, but he had closed that door when Sophie pulled one on him. And, Pan didn't seem like the type that wanted a family, so he let it go… He had to admit his heart skipped a few beats when she brought up marrying him, deep down in his soul he wanted nothing more than to make her happy.

She choked back an unladylike sob as his words reached her like a knife through the heart. "It was just a thought." She whispered. "We don't have to, I'm happy just being by your side. We have a good thing going as it is…" She could feel the tears welling up and turned on her side away from him.

He moved against her in a spooning position and buried his head in her hair. "I'll do whatever you want…"

"I'm sleepy…" Her voice wavered…

"Go to sleep… I love you…" He ran his hand up her thigh and flattened his palm against her belly, unaware of the life growing inside of her.

She didn't reply. She thought of pushing him away, instead she fell into a restless sleep, feeling hurt and disappointed.

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She stood by the kitchen sink her hands immersed in the soapy water, staring out at the vast forest with a vacant expression on her face. She needed space to sort through her feelings, and the revelation she made after her somewhat proposal two weeks ago. The very next morning after Trunks had left for work, she decided to take a break from it all, coming to the only place she knew where all her burdens could be lifted, and seeking advice from the wisest person she knew.

Her bakery was doing very well and a few weeks prior she had employed two more experienced pastry chefs as well as an extra front of house manager to relieve Kelly. So, she knew she could take a few hassle free days, knowing her greatest achievement so far was in capable hands.

"He called again." A concerned voice jarred her from her thoughts, and she continued the tedious task at hand…

"I'm being cowardly, aren't I?" She sighed…

"He sounds extremely worried, and wants to know why you're avoiding him. I don't think I can stall him much longer, I think he's decided to come this time.

"I really don't want to see him, yet. His mother's birthday is in two days and I will return then… I'll call his sister..."

"Okay…" Goku patted her shoulder. "Have you decided what you're going to do regarding your parents?"

She took a deep exasperated breath and shook her head. "I really can't deal with them right now, especially my father. He can't expect me to suddenly fall into his stride just because he's feeling remorseful."

"I understand your feelings, Pan… I know how difficult it is for you, especially after the way he treated you. And, I won't ever blame you if you decide to remain estranged. It's been hard on us, too. Especially your grandma and uncle… Let me deal with your father for now, while you sort out your own family." Goku squeezed her against him in a half hug, and kissed the top of her head.

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Trunks threw his jacket over the sofa as he loosened his tie. He groaned tiredly running his free hand through his hair, it was then that he sensed someone staring at him. He turned swiftly, coming face to face with his sister, who did not look happy at all.

"I guess she called you then. I knew it would either be you, or Goten… Has she told you what it is I've done? Because, I'm at a loss here…" He sounded defeated.

"You are the biggest idiot on the planet!" She snarled.

"What!?"

"Don't what me, you know exactly why she's avoiding you. How could you answer her so half-heartedly when she asked you so sincerely…?"

"Is this about the marriage thing… she told me she wasn't serious. What was I supposed to say?" He yelled. "And, I don't see how this is any of your business anyway!"

"Pan's my friend, and you hurt her. She has a lot to deal with right now, and you weren't helping one bit. How could you give her the impression that your relationship would be nothing more than what it is? That you were content with doing what she wanted as if you couldn't care either way. Do me a favour and think it over, Trunks… before you lose the best thing that's ever happened to you." With that she left, leaving her brother to ponder over the hole he dug, hoping he would come to his senses before it got too deep.

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Pan sat on the gurney, her skin covered in goose-bumps, she shivered and rubbed her arms for warmth as she looked at all the different gestation posters filling the walls. Her head was filled with indecision. She thought that after spending time at her grandparents that she would have a grasp on her reality, but she was far from it. She was also so uncertain about the one thing that had become her constant. And, after a brief chat with Bulla, it seemed like he had a lot to think about himself. He was so smart, but could act so childish at times… She shook her head and chuckled dryly. One thing she knew for sure was there was no way she would do away with the life inside of her. Even though it took her by surprise and was a complete accident, she already felt connected to this child, she already loved it so much, especially knowing that it was a part of Trunks, too…

"Miss Son, good to see you again." Dr Pepper looked at her briefly before scanning the folder again.

Pan gave her a small smile while moving the hospital gown over her knees.

"So, have you made a decision, the last time you were here you seemed very unsure about the news. Have you had time to think it over with the baby's father?"

She cleared her throat. "He still doesn't know, we sort of going through some things at the moment, but I will speak to him soon."

"I see, then you've decided to go ahead with the pregnancy?"

"Without a doubt… whether he want's it or not, this is my child."

"That's good to hear, Pan. How about we do an ultrasound today, it's too early to detect a heartbeat, but we can make sure the little sprout is where it should be…"

"Sounds good, Doctor." Pan felt anxious as she laid down.

Dr. Pepper warned her that it would be cold before squeezing the gel onto her belly below her navel. Pan tensed up a bit, but nothing a deep breathe couldn't solve. She heard a swishing sound when the doctor moved the scanner over the gel. She turned the screen so that Pan could get a better view, and after a few more seconds pointed to a little black dot. That's your sprout… The doctor moved the scanner around some more, explaining to Pan what will happen as the baby grows…

All the while Pan kept her eyes on the little black dot as tears formed in her eyes… She was barely listening to the doctor, it felt so surreal…

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"Hi, Bulma… Happy Birthday." Pan kissed both her cheeks in a warm greeting.

"Thank you, Pan… You look lovely." Bulma gave her a radiant smile, her warm blue eyes searching Pan's dark ones. "I hope you and Trunks are okay."

"We are, just a little misunderstanding…"

"Good, I would hate to see either of you unhappy…"

"We'll be fine, I promise…."

"Go find him, he's been on edge all week." Bulma rolled her eyes, she knew her son could be a big idiot at times, especially after Bulla told her what happened.

Pan found him sitting on the back porch and quietly sat down next to him, tightening the black shawl around her arms as she leaned against his side.

"I missed you…"

She glance up at him, but he kept his eyes averted, though she did feel him relax against her. "I'm sorry, for disappearing so suddenly."

"It's okay… I was upset at first, but after some thinking about what was last said between us. With the help of my sister of course, you know how slow I am when it comes to relationship things." He licked his lips. "I realise how totally hurtful and unfair I was. I shouldn't have taken your proposal so lightly. Honestly, I was a bit taken aback, too… We are so good together as is, and I kind of pushed it to the back of my mind. I'm scared, after what happened the first time... I don't want to lose you…"

"I must admit I had an ulterior motive at first…" She whispered under her breathe. "I also had some time to think, and I know it was sudden, but the more I thought about it, the more I realised that it's what I want with all my heart, Trunks. I cannot imagine my life without you." She took a deep breath and looked at him, this time he met her gaze. "There's something else…"

"Hey lovebirds, dinner is served…" Bulla interrupted.