Lost Innocence

L.R.T.

I smiled as I cuddled up closely to Trunks, still in a semi-sleep. My head was on his chest and his head was atop mine. We had both fallen asleep, just holding each other for comfort. I yawned and opened one eye. I blinked a few times to see more clearly and saw that the clock said 12:08 PM. I shook Trunks gently. "Trunks...Trunks..." He yawned as well and opened his eyes. He gazed down at me with this look he'd never given me before. It was the look I'd seen my father give my mother and Bra give Goten. Before I could say anything he quickly shook his head and smiled, giving me that same "friend" Trunks look.

"How're you feeling?"

I shrugged. " I have a little headache. Must be from crying."

Jumping up, he smiled. "I'll get you some aspirin. I'll be back." And before I could say anything he was on his way to the bathroom.

I sighed and eyed the room. Fah, like Keroppi would be bugged or something. I grabbed by diary from under my mattress. I sighed once more. I had written about what happened last night, now I need the "morning after" take on it. Which wasn't much better.

My Diary,

What do I do? I've realized so many things could go wrong. Like they haven't already, right? He didn't use any protection and I'm not on the pill. I know, I know, girls my age should be on the pill, but come on. This is me. I'm not exactly a candidate for sex-vixen of the year. What if I get AIDs? Or some other STD? Or, diary, what if I get pregnant? I'm so scared. I can't ever show my face outside this house again. Oh, and Trunks is livid. There must be some way to catch Kentaro. And put him away for longer than just a few years. Diary, something strange has been happening as well. Trunks and I "cuddled", I guess you could call it, today and when he woke up, he looked at me with such love in his eyes. Like Bra does to Goten. I don't know how I feel about Trunks. He's my best friend but...can he be more?

I heard Trunks coming down the hall and I quickly slipped it back under the mattress. I smiled as Trunks came in, bearing some water and two aspirin.

"Arigatou."

He smiled and nodded, then glared. "Marron, we need to get this guy."

I nodded as well. "How?"

Trunks sighed and laid back on the bed as I took the pills. "I don't know. There must be some way. You can't stay here forever, that's for sure."

I looked at him. Had he read my thoughts? Maybe Trunks and I share something...I shook my head. No, that's silly. It's just a coincidence, that's all.

Trunks looked at me. "Marron...I have an idea. It's risky, but I promise that if at any time you're in danger, I'll save you."

I looked at him, frowning a little. "I don't want to be in danger, period."

He sat up and came over to my side of the bed. "Don't worry! It's...it's brilliant."

I raised an eyebrow. "Can I hear this plan of yours before I'm thrown into it?"

"You walk around school late at night, like bait for this Kentaro creep. Then, once he gets you where he wants you, me and my dad and Gohan and Piccolo and Goku and your mom and Dad and anyone we can find, we get the guy and kill him!"

My eyes widened. "Trunks, I --"

"I'm not done. Then we merely ask the Dragon to dispose of the body. No one ever has to know."

I crossed my arms. "Trunks, this isn't one of your monsters. This is a human being. And hai, he is a asshole but...killing people isn't the answer. Not in this case, at least."

Trunks sighed. "Maybe you're right..."

I smiled and kissed him softly on the lips involuntarily. I don't know why I did it but I did. I looked into his eyes and smiled. "Thank you, though."

His face became a deep red and I giggled softly. He smirked a little and grabbed my waist, tickling me. "Think that's funny, Marron-chan?!" I laughed even harder.

"Trunks!"

He laughed and tackled me onto the bed as we tickled each other back and forth for the longest time until we both grew tired and laid down on the bed, panting. I grinned at him and he grinned back.

"You have an unfair advantage with that you know," I panted.

"Nani?"

"All that muscle. There's nothing to really tickle."

Trunks smiled. "Hey, I got you laughing, right?"

I pretended to pout. "It's still unfair!"

He laughed pounced on top of me, pinning me down playfully. "So's this."

I smirked and put my arms around his neck. "I don't mind this, though." Hold the phone. What the hell was that? Did I just flirt with Trunks?!

Trunks blushed again and slowly leaned down to kiss me but I rolled out of the way. "I - I'm getting hungry. You want anything?"

Trunks sighed and shook his head as I walked downstairs. I could've kicked myself! Why did I lead him on like that?! ...Did I lead him on? Or did I really want that? I sighed and walked down the stairs, going into the kitchen. I looked on the fridge and screamed as loud as I could. "Trunks! Trunks, come here!"

He was at my side in a flash and didn't say anything for a few moments as we both just stared.

On the fridge, written in - what I hoped was red paint - was "TELL NO ONE."