Lost Innocence

L.R.T.

I stretched and leaned against the row of lockers outside the boys bathroom, waiting for Trunks to come out and go to lunch with me. He'd managed to keep from pulverizing Kentaro - for the time being, at least. Bra-chan came up to me on the way to the cafeteria. She just stared at me for a few minutes, then crossed her arms.

"Why didn't you tell me you were dating Trunks?"

I groaned. "Bra, I'm not. Goten's got it all wrong."

"He's never, ever come to school with you before. Or me, for that matter, and I'm his own flesh and blood! Marron, what's going on?"

I sighed and looked down. She was my best friend, I couldn't just keep this from her. Besides, what would it matter if I told Bra?

"Bra, I need to tell you something. Two days ago, after the game, I was going to my car and --"

Bra looked over as Kentaro came up to us, smiling. "Hey, Bra. Hey, Marron," he grinned.

"Private girl stuff here, Kentaro," Bra said.

He shrugged. "I've been told I'm feminine for a guy." He smirked at me. "By all means Marron, tell Bra anything you want in my presence."

I glared at him. "Nevermind, Bra. It's not important."

Bra looked from me to Kentaro with a raised eyebrow. "Okay, I guess."

Kentaro put his arm around Bra and grinned down at her. "So, how about we go out after the game this week?"

I nearly exploded! How dare he?! Ask my best friend out, in front of me, two days after he'd done what he'd done!

I growled and shoved him away from Bra. "She's busy."

Bra raised an eyebrow again and nodded. "Yeah...busy..."

Kentaro smirked. "Ah, with Goten I presume. Well, Marron, I'd be glad to walk you to your car again after the game. We had a nice, long talk last time, didn't we?"

I gulped slightly and turned my head away from him. "Yeah, we did..."

"So then, I'll see you again, Marron." And with that he walked off to lunch. I'd suddenly lost my appetite.

Bra looked at me. "You and Kentaro?"

I shook my head vigorously. "Good lord, no, Bra!"

She sighed and hugged me. "Well, whenever you wanna tell me what's going on, I'll be here. I'll save you a seat at lunch," she smiled, walking off the way Kentaro went.

I sighed. I had such wonderful friends. I know they would feel the same way as Trunks if I'd told them but I just couldn't, not yet. And especially not since Kentaro's little message. I went to the door of the bathroom and called, "Trunks, I'll meet you in the cafeteria. Bra, Goten, and Pan will be there, so I'll be fine."

"Okay, Marron! Be there soon!" he called back, as I walked off.

As I turned the corner, I felt a hand come around my waist and pull me close. I spun around saw Kentaro. "What the hell do you want now?"

"I meant what I said, Marron. After the game this week. And I expect you not to tell your little Saiyan buddy about it this time," he glared.

"Why me?! What do you want from me?"

"Well, I figured you were my best shot," he smirks. "See, all your girlfriends have some Saiyan blood in them...you don't." He grinned vilely at me and pulled me into a passionate kiss. My appetite was gone forever.

I wiped my mouth off. "Damn you..."

He laughed. "If I so much as see Trunks or Gohan or anyone around after the game, I'll make sure that knife goes where its supposed to. Understood?"

I nodded slowly, watching him walk off, as I sunk to the ground, sobbing. Trunks came around the corner then, running to my side.

"Marron! What happened?!"

I looked at him sadly and shook my head. "Go home, Trunks. Please go home!" I said, standing up and wiping my eyes. "Don't ever come near me again...please..." I looked at him, and my heart broke in two. He looked so confused. I wish I could tell him why we couldn't see each other but I can't. For once no Saiyan power in the universe can stop this evil.

"Marron..."

I turned around. "Trunks, go..."

He grabbed my arm and turned me back around to face him. "Marron, please! Don't do this..."

"I don't have a choice," I sobbed.

He looked down, then softly planted a kiss on my lips, stroking my hair. "Marron, if you need me...call, you understand? I won't let him live long enough to hurt you."

I sobbed even harder now, hugging him tightly. "Trunks, I'm so scared..."

He held me tightly, kissing my cheek. "I know. We'll get this guy. I promise you."

I nodded and wiped my eyes. "He's planning on doing it again. Friday."

Trunks's eyes widened. "That...bastard!" he growled. "Marron, just play along with him. I'll come in before anything happens and I won't let him know you told me."

I smiled slightly and nodded. "Okay. Thank you, Trunks. I'm sorry if I'm pushing you away..."

"Hey." He lifted my chin up. "Don't be. I understand."

"You always understand, Trunks. You always have..."

He smiled and hugged me again. "Come on. I'll buy you something to eat."

I smiled back then looked down as he took my hand, guiding me towards the cafeteria. It hit me then - I loved him. I loved him more than anything in the world. I looked up at him and rested my head on his shoulder. It would take a while for me to be able to be in a relationship but I know Trunks understood that and that he would help me in any way possible. Now the only thing I had to worry about was Friday night...and what Trunks had up his sleeve.