Today's short story is kinda short. (That came out funny...) Anyways, it's for Bulma & Trunks, and I wrote this for a special occasion. And before I forget... If you're reading this, J.W. Appel, I haven't forgotten your request! There is a way I can use it, along with another suggestion I got. ;) More details later!

Disclaimer: I still don't own DBZ!

"Oh mom, that cake looks wonderful!" Bulma complimented, as she watched her mother pull out a freshly baked cake and set it on the counter.

"Thank you, Bulma." she said, "I'll go get everyone else. Will you please look after the cake?"

"Sure thing, we'll be waiting here for you!" Bulma responded. She walked over to the pen where baby Trunks played in, then picked him up. "Isn't that right, Trunks? We'll wait for grandma!"

The baby only stared blankly at her, not even smiling.

"You always look so angry... Just you watch! You're gonna be grinning from ear to ear by the time this party's over!" she said proudly.

Today was a very special day, for it marked exactly one year since little Trunks Briefs was born. Bulma decided to have a small party with just their family to celebrate this joyous event.

"Still won't smile? Oh well, I hope he likes the cake!" Mrs. Briefs chirped, then left to find everyone else.

"What am I going to do with you?" Bulma talked to the baby. "Did you see all the new toys grandpa got you?" she held up a toy car and stuffed animal.

Trunks didn't smile.

"How about your new ball?" she held up a big blue ball.

Trunks didn't smile.

"...The socks grandma knit for you?"

Still, Trunks did not smile.

"You sure do take after your dad." Bulma said, as she set him up in his high chair. She went to the kitchen for a moment to get the cake then brought it out.

Trunks stared at the colorful white object in his mother's hand, swirls of pink and blue spiraling around it, accompanied by a delicious smell. He didn't take his eyes off it for a second, as Bulma placed it in the center of the table.

"Let's see... Am I forgetting anything...?" Bulma scanned the room. "I'll be back in a minute." she told Trunks. She would only be in the room on the other side of the wall. The baby's eyes remained glued to the cake.

Not long after, Bulma heard footsteps coming down the stairs, accompanied by an 'uh oh' and 'oh my'. She stepped in for a moment to see what was going on. Dr. Briefs laughed cheerfully, while Vegeta leaned back against the wall with a smirk on his face.

"What's going on?" Bulma asked.

"Well," Mrs. Briefs said. "At least he liked my cake!"

"What...?" Bulma looked at the cake. "Trunks! What do you think you're doing??"

Sitting in the center of what used to be a freshly baked cake, Trunks was covered mouth to toe in colorful frosting, with the biggest and cutest little smile on his chubby face.

Bulma shook her head, then started to giggle.

Everybody: HAPPY BIRTHDAY KIDGOKU13!!

Goten: (Blows noise maker)

Bardock: Can I go home now?

Me: No!

Bardock: ...

Me: Well, that's all for today! See ya!