Chapter 1: Close friends can always get closer.


"GOOOOTEENNNN!! Pull over NOW!" Kaori cried directly into his ear as they drove down the interstate. " Yoooowwww!!! Hey!! That's my ear! You know I have saiyan hearing, that hurt! What for?" Goten replied back as he watched the road. " Don't ask questions!! Kaoru and I "Gotta Go"." Kaori said again as she grabbed the wheel, and turned sharp up the exit ramp.(just so you know. Goten's driving, Kaori's in shotgun,Trunks and Kaoru are in back..I dunno what kinda car) " KAORI!! What ARE you doing?!" Goten said on the verge of wigging out. "Didn't you hear?"Trunks said calmny with a smug smile on his face. " They gotta go. Pull into that Shell" he said and pointed to a nearby gas station. Goten finally understood. He pulled into the station,parked and in two seconds flat Kaoru and Kaori were gone; top-speed for the bathroom."'Guess they realllyy had to go,ne?" Trunks said. Goten just smirked.

*Inside*

"WHERE ISSS ITT?!?!" Kaoru said as the busted through the door. Then it clicked,the register clerk. They would know! Immediantly,Kaori and Kaoru ran up to the counter. " Where's your bathroom?!" Kaori said quickly and sharply. The clerk slowly turned around. A woman,tall,dark brown hair,green eyes. She smacked her gum as she chewed it. " Yeah..whatdya want?" She said slowly in a southern voice. Kaoru and Kaori were dying. Didn't this idiot see that they were about to bust at the seems any minute. " Need Bathroom NOW!" Kaoru chanted repeatedly.The woman stood there silently,then replied. " Down the middle isle on the left" Before she could even finish her sentence, Kaori and Kaoru were gone!

A few minutes later the two girls emerged from the throne room, and headed back to the car. "Have a pleasant day...*groggily*" the hick woman said from behind the register. "Heh..we'll need it!" Kaori said as she busted the door open and got into the car along with Kaoru. "Geez..you two took awhile..what went wrong?" Trunks said in a rather impatient voice. "Well..it took the lady practically forever to even tell us were the bathroom was!!..Besides,what does it matter to you?! Girls NEED longer bathroom breaks...due to certain circumstances...heh..I mean, not that WE were having any technicalities or anything..but you know...speaking in general.."*sweatdrop* Kaoru said trying to cover up the freely given info. "Uhh..yeah..I guess." Goten said cluelessly. "Geez..what Kaoru is trying to say is...Guys don't understand jack squat about girls! Even if a man made it his profession to study a girls habits..he would never get anywhere!" Kaori said as she looked back and forth at Trunks and Goten. "Are you saying that guys are stupid?..cause thats what I got out of that brief scenario!" Trunks said in a defensive voice. "No No No...we just mean...your not as smart..and perfect as us girls.. thats all!" Kaoru said laughing. "What!!" Goten said looking back. "TURN AROUND!!..I dont wanna die here!" Kaori said as she jerked Gotens head back towards the road. "Well..I wanna know what you are talking about! We aren't dumb!" Goten replied. "Goten..you take things WAY to seriously..we were just kidding! Lighten up a little!..you too Trunks. Your getting too tense!" Kaoru said in a know-it-all voice. "Whatever...Kaoru" Trunks said in a tired voice. "So..Goten, were is this place anyway,..and when are we gonna get there?..It is getting late! And I don't know how much more of this 'guy bashing' I can take!" "Well,..hey look! That sign just said 'Okinawa Island - 100 miles'" Goten said pointing at a big green road sign. "100 miles!!" everybody else yelled in unison. "Hey!..C'mon..it's not that far!" "The hell it isn't! I'm flying!" Trunks said as he reached for the door handle. "OHH NOO you don't!! Your stayin' here! We are gonna ride i the car, so not look suspicious! Have you ever seen anybody jet out of a moving car, into the sky?? I doubt it!!" Kaori said she turned around and grabbed Trunks' arm. "Hey!! Let go! I don't care about people seeing me!..I just wanna get there!" "Well..we'll get there faster if you go to sleep or something!" Kaoru said as she helped Kaori hold Trunks away from the door. "Grr...fine!! But when we get there, I am not helping you people un-load our stuff!! Cause I am going to bed!" Trunks said.."Fine..fine..be a slacker..I dont care, as long as you shut up!" Kaori said as she turned back around facing the road. "I think I will go to sleep too.." Kaori said in a dazed voice. "Me too.." Kaoru said in the same manner. "Uhh...guys?...GUYS!!..wake up!!..I can't drive the whole time! Not this late...c'mon guys..dont do this to me!!" Goten said in a pouty voice.

So Goten drove,drove,and he drove. Kaoru,Trunks,and Kaori were all fast asleep and here he was,stuck as operator of the car like a freakin' tour bus driver! He deserved better I tell ya."This is going to be a lonnngg drive." Goten whined as he waited at a red light..

*exactly 1 hour later*

Goten inhaled and screamed boistrously through the car;no holds barred."WAKKKEEE UPP!!!" Suddenly,in a flash,Kaoru,Kaori,and Trunks jumped out of their seats..literally." What the hell?!" Kaori said with a dazed and very frightened look in her eyes. " Are you trying to give me a heartattack because,YOUR DOING A GOOD JOB!" Trunks screamed testily. Goten smirked. " Oh, I'm sorry.. I thought you ordered a wake up call." "Not funny,Goten"Kaoru hissed as she hit his arm. He only grinned wider and continued to watch the road.Kaori yawned." Y'know guys. Were all a little on edge right now. I think it's time we took a break. I mean,Goten...you look like a zombie" Kaori chuckled as she viewed the far-off look in his eyes."Sounds good to me." Trunks held his stomach as it growled loudly."I'm running on empty and I need to refuel" Ok,ok..so a good meal at Mcdonalds was in order. Everbody needs a vacation..and EVERYONE needs food.

Everyone ordered there food,sat down,and began to eat; at a very rapid pace,might I add. "Swo..Gwoten.." Kaori said with a full mouth of food. "..Hwow..mwuch.. longer til' we get to this place?" "Not far. I'd say another hour,hour and a half." He replied softly as he finished off his third cheesburger. " That's not bad. I'll drive if you want." Trunks guestered as he picked up the car keys. " NO WAY!" Kaoru said. " I wanna drive! It's always you or Goten. Give the *perfect* females a try once in a while" Kaoru said as she playfully took the keys and winked. " Sure thing."Trunks smiled and stood up.They threw away their trash and got in the car.

When they got out to the car, Kaoru jumped into the drivers seat, ready to go. "Whoo Hoo!! Finally! I got some power in this car!" Kaoru said as she turned the key. "I now can stop when I want,..eat when I want,..and...geez..I can't sleep...oh well, by then, Trunks can take over!" "Whoa..wait a minute, Kaoru..if you are gonna drive, you drive all the way!..And no stopping! We are almost there, so we shouldn't need to!" Trunks said as he sat down in the passangers seat. "Aww..c'mon!!..We can stop somewhere fun, ..PLEASE!!" Kaoru said in a baby voice. "NO! Absolutely not a chance!" Goten said in a firm tone. "But, Goten!! We are bored!! And we don't wanna drive all night! PLEASE, GOTEN!!!" Kaori pouted as she looked at Trunks and Goten with a baby face. "We said 'no' and thats final!" The guys said in unison. "Geez..you two are just old bags who don't wanna have fun!" Kaoru said as she crossed her arms and scowled at them. "That look isn't gonna get you anywhere...it doesn't work with for dad..and it certainly wont work for you!...Now start driving!!" Trunks said in a harsh tone. "Fine!.." Kaoru then hit the gas,..and in 2 seconds flat..they were on the road again.

~*One Hour Later*~

"Were here!!..Wake up, guys!" Kaoru said as she started to shake Trunks, Goten and Kaori "What!!..Wha..are we here??" Kaori said in a dazed and stoned tone. "YES!!" Kaoru said as she said as she turned into the place were they were staying. "Great!!..No more car riding!! No more of Goten's mouth!!" Kaori said as she jumped out of the car. "Finally.." Trunks said as he got out also. Goten was still snoozin' in the back seat. "Goten!! Get your butt up..NOW!!" Kaoru yelled in his ear. "AHHHHH!!...Geez..what was that for!? This is the second time that has happened to me!" Goten said as he made his way out of the seat and onto the ground outside. "Well...maybe lound sound waves are attracted to you!" Kaori said. *haha..how corny* "Oh yeah..how original!" Goten said as he unlocked the trunk so they could get there things. "Gosh..this place is big!" Kaoru said as she quickly scaled the tall building. "Well...most hotels are!" Trunks said in a sarcastic, yet joking tone. "Yeah, yeah.." "So..what floor are we staying on?" Kaori asked. "Umm..i dunno..I think the tenth..but I am not sure." Trunks said as the walked into the huge building.

"Excuse me sir.." Trunks said to the man at the counter. The man looked away from his computer screen directly at Trunks. "Yes?" he said politely. " Were here on vacation and we had a reservation for a room and-"Trunks was cut off by the worker. " Oh! Your Trunks Briefs aren't you!? That filthy rich president of Capsule Corporation!" he squealed. Trunks sighed heavily. He was sick of getting all this attention. Publicity mostly."Uhh..yeah, and these are my friends.Kaoru,Goten and Kaori."Trunks said as he motioned with his hand for Goten and the other to come over. The man frowned. " OH! That's nice. Soo..your staying on the 10th floor correct?" he said as the took the brocure from Trunks' hand. " That's right" " Your total comes too-" Trunks slapped a big pile of $100 dollar bills on the counter. Probably way more than he needed but, money wasn't a problem; so, like he cared. " Keep the change" Trunks said as he smirked. The man coughed,slowly reached for the money,grabbed it,and then stuck it in the register."So what about our bags? We have waaay to much luggage to cart around in this hotel." Kaoru said as she tapped the marble counter."No need to worry" The man inhaled."ROOUUNNNDDD UPP!!" his scream echoed through the lobby. Sonn, one by one, clerks emerged single file right in front of the counter. " What is this? The marines?" Kaori said sarcastically as she watched them file in. " Listen up!I need all the luggage from the black Viper outside and taken to room 717 on the tenth floor. PRONTO!" Immediantly the crew scattered,all racing outside to gather the luggage. The man turned to Trunks,Goten,Kaori and Kaoru. " You can go to your room now." He said with a smile on his face,as if nothing had happened. "Uhh..thanks" Goten said with a weird expression. The man held out the room key and Trunks took it. " But..how did he know that I-" " That you drove a black Viper?" Kaoru smirked. "Trunks please. Everyone on the planet knows you drive a Viper..among other things. Your globally famous so your life is like an open book. Face the music hun."Trunks sighed heavily as they entered the elevator. "Sometimes I wish I wasn't so famous".

The four teens got in the elevator and went up to the 10th floor."Ok..now we gotta find room..717.."Kaori said as she looked back and forth at every door. "Here it is!" Kaoru said as she ran to the door. "Great.." Trunks said as he opened the door with the key that the man in the lobby gave him. "Oh my Kami!! This place is gargantuan!" Goten said in an amazed voice. "Well,..it doesn't surprise me any...Trunks was the one to reserve this room..correct me if I am wrong..and in doing so...he could only except the best.." Kaoru said looking at Trunks-kun as she rolled her eyes. "You got that right!! A pretty room, for a pretty boy.." Kaori said laughing. "Will you people be a little more...aww I dunno..gracious!! Due to the fact that we have 4 people...we needed a big room!!" Trunks said defensively. "Geez..we were only kidding..you sure are easy to piss off!.." Kaoru said. "It took you this long to notice that?" Kaori asked. "Well..no..but know he is being especially touchy!" "Well...when dealing with you, it's kinda impossible not to be!" Trunks said to Kaoru with a mean look. "Well..lets just get unpacked.." Goten said with a big sweatdrop. The four unpacked their stuff and went to bed, because they were tired from the drive.

~*A few hours later*~

Kaori was the first to wake up..so she took a shower and changed clothes. "Ahh..I feel sooo refreshed." she said after changing. Kaori turned on the TV. "Geez...this place has absolutely squat channels!" she said in a disappointed voice. Goten was the next to wake up. *yawn* "Mornin' Kaori.." Goten said in a sleepy voice. "Oh..good morning, Goten..sleep ok?" Kaori said smiling. Although that was kinda hard to do...Lately she had been feeling kinda nervous when she was around Goten alone. Well,..she wasn't actually "alone" with him right now..due to the fact that there were too sleepy heads still sleepin' in the room...but..close enough..-_-' Why am I always so nervous around him?..Whats the deal? She thought to herself..Oh well..She turned off the TV and got something to drink. "Soo..how long have you been up?" Goten questioned. "Oh..I guess just enough time to take a shower and change." Kaori said drinking her soda. "Ohh..well..I am gonna go take a shower." Goten went into the bathroom.

Kaori sighed and walked back to the couch. Maybe this time she would actually find something decent to watch.She clicked the power button and surfed the channels. She flipped for a while but, as she predicted,there was still nothing on. "Oh well..better go wake up the boneheads" Kaori said as she hopped up from the couch. She slowly walked over to the bed."C'mon Kaoru.Get up!"Kaori said as she shook her friend. "You can't just sleep the day away! Were on vacation..so we need all the time we can get!" Kaoru sat up slowly and scratched her head. "Uhh..what time is it?" "It's 10:30.Goten and I have been up for the past half hour and we've already taken showers." Kaori boasted. " Why don't you wake up Mr. sunshine over there." Kaori said as she pointed to a very loud-snoring,fast asleep,and drooling,Trunks. " Oh goodie.."Kaoru said sarcastically. "I'll be back in a few. I'm going down to the lobby to get some towels. Were almost out." Kaori smiled,grabbed a room key and walked out the door. Kaoru sat silent on top of the bed.Kaoru looked around the room. "I think I'll give Mr. sunshine a few more minutes before I awake him from his ever eternal slumber." Kaoru said as she glanced over at Trunks.She found herself staring at him.You know..he's so cute when he sleeps.Kaoru tensed up.Suddenly she felt uncomfortable and extremely nervous.She laughed it off. "Time to wake up Mr. rise-and shine." Kaoru said as she walked over to the bed. He layed there snoring loudly,not a care in the world. Kaoru smirked.It soon faded into a sweet,gentle smile. Trunks looked so peaceful when he slept.Like a new born child.Kaoru bent over the side of the bed."Wake up Trunks." she wispered. No response. "Wake..up Trunkss!" She said a little louder. Still nothing.Geez you would think he would be able to hear even that faint sound! I mean,he IS saiyan right..with extremely high hearing ability. Kaoru laughed at the thought. She glanced at his face. "Oh Trunks.."She smiled and moved her hand to brush a few stray hairs from his face.Suddenly Trunks eyes shot open.He grabbed Kaoru's wrists and flipped her on the bed; pinning her down. "What in the HELL do you think your doing?!"Trunks said ferociously.Kaoru looked up at him,shocked and completely embarassed."Uhh.."Kaoru said dazed. GET IT TOGETHER! It's ONLY Trunks! Kaoru screamed in her mind. "I was..uh.. trying to cover your mouth you idiot!"Kaoru said fiercly."Didn't you know that you snore unbelievably LOUD!" she smirked."That's funny.."Trunks said with a gigantic smug look on his face. " I could have sworn you were reaching for my FOREHEAD!"he yelled. Kaoru's eyes widened but, she regained her composure. "What do you know,Trunks! Your too half-asleep to know what your talking about!You idiot."she yelled back. "Why you-" Trunks turned around. "Heelloo Guys whats-"Goten came out to view the scene and it was quite,the scene. Just picture it! "What exactly is going on?"Goten questioned. "Uhh..nothing! Trunks said as he let go of Kaoru's wrist. Nothing my ass! Kaoru sat on the bed and rubbed her wrists. "Okk..whatever you say..."Goten said slowly as he sat on the couch and flipped on the TV.

Well...we better get going..Kaori said that it would be nice if we went site seeing this afternoon." Goten said as he continued to watch TV. At that moment, Kaori walked in. "Well..I guess that would be nice...as long as i an keep my distance from Mr. Blow-it-outta-proportion!" Kaoru said as she raised her voice near the end of the sentance. "Well..thats just fine me..I would rather people not know that I know you anyways.." Trunks said as Kaoru just rolled her eyes. "Geez..what is going on this time, you two?..*sigh*..If I didn't know better, i would say that you two argue just like a married couple.." Kaori said with a smirk. "Well..he started it!" Kaoru yelled out. "What?! I wasn't the one trying to disturb people of precious sleep!" Trunks said in a harsh tone. "Come on guys..just get ready so we can go.." Goten said, eyes STILL glued to the TV. "Fine..but I got the shower first!" Kaoru yelled as she took of towards the bathroom. "No!!..I am paying for the room..so I get it first!!" Trunks said as he chased Kaoru to the bathroom door..only to be locked out when he got to it. About an hour or so later, everybody was ready. They all went down to the car. "So..were exactly are we going to site see?" Kaoru asked. "I dunno..we'll see when we get there I guess.." Kaori said. "Well..I am driving..It's my car anyhow.." Trunks said as he jumped into the drivers seat. "Well..that gives me all the more reason to sit in the back!" Kaoru said as she sat down in the back seat beside Goten.

Chapter 2: Hidden Jealousy

Kaori got in the seat on the passenger side and slammed the door."Sooo everyone."She said as she eyed everyone in the car. "Where would you all like to go?" After a few short,silent seconds they answered. "I don't care." Trunks said, a bit on the firm side. As far away from Trunks as possible.Kaoru thought.He's really being a pain in the ass."Hello?..Earth to Kaoru?" Goten said as he waved his hand in front of her face. "Uhh..what!?" she responded."Where do you want to go?Trunks and I don't care. It's up to you and Kaori." Kaoru sighed and thought for a moment. I guess going out to eat would be nice. I KNOW Trunks wouldn't dissagree since he's all about food and eating. Besides he's got the cash. "I guess out to eat. Is that ok with everyone?" She said. Kaori knodded,Trunks growled and Goten only smiled."So, I take that as a 'yes' Trunks?" Kaoru said as she patted his shoulder. " Yup.." Trunks said as he turned around and smiled one of his fake angelic smiles.

*~*~*~*~*~*~

Trunks pulled into a parking space and turned off the car."This place seems nice. Nakatos." Kaori said. " Let's go inside everyone". Everyone got out and shut their doors. Trunks locked the door. "And for you two.." Kaori said to Trunks and Kaoru as they were walking inside. "Behave yourselves.. I don't want to have to restrain you like children." she said playfully then winked. " You heard her guys." Goten said as he winked backed at Kaori. They all walked inside and waited to get seated. They all sat down at a table and waited for the waitress to come to the table. "So, Kaori..what are you getting?" Kaoru ask as she kept her eye on the menu. "Umm..I'm not quite sure...probably just a burger or something.." Kaori replied as she laid down her menu. Trunks and Goten didn't even bother to look at the menus due to the fact that they were gonna order the whole restaurant anyways. "Well..I guess I will get the same.." Kaoru said as she gave up on the menu as well. "The selection is to big for me to decide..so I will just stick with something simple." she added. Finally after waiting for what seemed like forever..the waitress came to take there orders. Every one told her what they wanted and she slowly walked away. "Soo..Goten..why did you and Paris break up again?" Kaoru asked curiously. "Well..it just wasn't working out.." Goten said.."She was always really rude anyway.." "Ohh..I see." Kaoru said as she winked at Goten.."You've had your eye on another girl haven't you?" Kaoru could plainly see that Goten was trying his hardest to hold back all of his blushing. "Well..no..I.." Goten said..but couldn't think of anything else to say. "Heh..I thought so..don't try hiding anything from me, Goten-chan..I know more than you think.." Kaoru said with a smirk. Kaori was just listening in on the whole conversation, while Trunks still had an annoyed look on his face. Hmm..I wonder who Goten's been thinking about?..Who ever it is..I don't think he should be thinking about another relationship already..I mean..he just went through a major break-up..right? Kaori thought to herself. "Well...let's just get off this subject..it is probably making Goten nervous..heh.." Kaori said. "Heh..ok..look..our food is here! That's a surprise due to how much we actually ordered!" Kaoru said. After their food got to the table, they quickly ate. "Umm..one question..who's gonna take care of the VERY high bill?" Kaori asked..Every body looked over at Trunks.."Ohh noo!!..Not this time!!..I hafta pay every time!" Trunks said in a distressed tone. "But..you are the only one who actually has enough money to pay for all this..look!!" Kaoru said holding the bill right up to Trunks' face.."Grr..fine..but this is it!!" Trunks said as he pulled out his wallet.

He walked up to the counter and handed the woman the bill. He payed,recieved his change,then walked out to the car where Kaoru,Kaori,and Goten were waiting.He opened the car door and got it. " Thanks for paying, Trunks." Kaoru said with a smile. Trunks started the car. " It's fine. Since you all know that I had the cash to pay for such a large amount; I'll let it slide this time." He boasted as he pulled out of the parking lot.There he goes again. Bragging like always. Even though he's totally egotistical, Trunks is a great guy.Besides, it's not entirely his fault. Vegeta IS his father,so the ego thing must be genetic. Kaoru thought as a devilish smile crossed her lips. Vegeta and Trunks did have their father-son indentical strong points.The ego being Number-one. " I'm sorry guys but, do we HAVE to go home now?! It's only 6:30! Can't we go shopping or something? This is a vacation..right??" Kaori said in a whiny voice as they drove down the road. " Y'know. I was thinking the same thing." Kaoru said. " A movie or something could be cool." As they stopped at a red light Trunks turned to the side. " Well don't ask me to pay for anything because, I'm broke from the resteraunt." he said flatly."Actually Trunks." Kaori said with a smirk across her face. " The only reason why we made you pay was because your the one who ate the most! I don't care if your half-saiyan! Anyone who eats that much should pay for it!" she said rather bluntly. "Exactly" Kaoru said. " So don't complain Trunks-chan, you ate more than anyone else. So you had to pay." Trunks sighed. "Ok,ok..enough with the preaching. We'll go somewhere." he said in an exhausted tone. " But where?" Kaori said as she looked at Goten. " Uhh..the mall? They always have good shopping places at vacation areas." he said quickly. Kaori looked at him,confused. " And you would know that..because??" she questioned suspiciously. " It's a great place to pick up girls of course." Goten replied with a smirk. Kaori smiled tightly."Oh I see. That's nice" She then turned around and stared out the window.'Just wasn't working out',eh Goten? Yeah right, I bet the only reason why he broke off the relationship is because he probably wanted to patrol for more girls. Like on this vacation.Free as a bird dating who he pleases and breaking up with them just as easily. Kaori was jolted out of her thoughts. " Hey! Kaori, turn on the radio. This silence bit is really getting to me." Kaoru said as she pointed to the machine. " Oh..sure.." Kaori said. She turned on the radio and cranked up the volume.

It didn't take long at all to get to the mall. When they arrived there, they got out and walked to the two big glass doors that served as the main entrance. "Wow..this place is huge!" Kaoru said with a smile. "Gosh..I am sure to get something here!" Kaori added as she looked around at all the stores. "Well..I am not a big shopping person..but I guess I can deal with it for a little while.." Trunks said. "Well...what are we waiting for?..Onward ho to the chicks!!" Goten said as he spotted a group of girls by the door of GAP. "Ohh no you dont..we are gonna need some body to carry our bags!!" Kaori said as she grabbed Goten by the arm. "Aww..c'mon..there getting away!" Goten said in a sad voice. Yeah..there getting away all right..good thing or else I would hafta hurt them..wait..what am I thinking..this is Goten we are talking about..not some major hottie that I have a crush on...but..come to think of it..he does look rather cute today..actually..he looks kinda cute..everyday!..heh.. Kaori thought...but soon shook the whole idea right off. "Well..lets go guys..to the stores!!" Kaori said as she ran off towards a nearby store. "*sigh*..this is gonna be a LONG day.." Trunks said to himself as he followed his friends into the store. They looked around the store for awhile. Kaoru and Kaori tried on just about everything in the store. Just then, Kaoru saw the cutest outfit..."Oh wow! This is aw-.....Ouch!!" Kaoru said as she realized that she was on the floor. "Gomen-nasai!..I didn't see you!" said a voice that Kaoru didn't recognize. The mysterious person helped her up. "Oh..it's ok.." she said as she regained her balance. "Hey..I am Kaoru.." she said. "Oh..hello..I'm Gavin..." the guy said as he introduced himself. They shook hands. "Like I said..I am really sorry for knocking you down" "Don't worry, it's fine..I am used to being pushed around..heh..my friends do it all the time." While they continued to talk..Kaori, Trunks, and Goten had been waiting outside for her for a while. "Geez..I'll go find her..this waiting is getting annoying.." Trunks said as he walked back inside to find Kaoru. He looked everywhere.."Oh there she is.." He said as he walked toward her..then he saw.."Gavin"..Who the hell is that??!? Whoever he is..he better just walk away from her right now..Trunks thought to himself as he continued to walk towards Kaoru. "Who the hell are you?!?" Trunks said harshly as he looked Gavin in the eye.."I..I'm Gavin.." he said as he stuttered.."Kaoru,..is this your boyfriend?" "Umm..no..just a friend..but..what is with you Trunks?.." Kaoru asked. "Well..we've been waiting for you out there forever!" He said in a firm tone. "Oh..ok..well..I will talk to ya later, Gavin!..Bye!" Kaoru said as she and Trunks walked away. "You even know his name?!?" Trunks asked. "Well..we have been talking for awhile.." "How long!?" "Trunks..why do you care anyway!?..This morning you were completely pissed at me..and now..you are questioning my every action!" Before Trunks could respond, Kaori yelled out to them as they walked her way. "Hey!..What took you so long?" "Umm..I was just talking to this guy..he was really nice!" Kaoru said excitedly. "Well..it was fun..until Trunks freaked out.." "What are you talking about?..I was only trying to get you to come on so we could go!" Trunks replied. "Yeah, Trunks..I can believe that..you were jealous weren't you?..I am right aren't I?" Kaori said right to Trunks face. "What?..no way..not a chance..Kaoru is only my friend.." Trunks said defensively. "Whatever, Trunks.." Kaori said as she winked at Kaoru.

"Well that was intersting" Kaori said as they walked into another store. " Tell me about it." Kaoru said as a smile curled upon her lips.What exactly was Trunks' problem anyway?! Geez...he's never acted like that before and he sees me talk to guys all the time! Why was Gavin any different? If he didn't have anything to hide he wouldn't be so defensive.Trunks seemed awfully quiet after that little quarrel. He and Goten stood over to the side while Kaori and Kaoru looked at clothes.I wasn't jealous..no way. It's only Kaoru. The girl i've known forever. Were just friends..and nothing more. Trunks reassured himself as he gazed across the store. " I'm going to go try this on. I'll be right back." Kaori said to Kaoru as she walked back into the dressing room. Kaoru knodded and went back to confiscating the racks for good buys.

Kaori hummed as she entered the changing room. Of course it was small in there but, she didn't care. She only had to change her clothes and that was it. " Ok, now to get some honest opinions." Kaori said as she zipped up the back of the dress and walked out.She walked down the hall and out into the open. " What'd you think guys?" She said as she turned the corner to show everyone her dress. A blue knee-length dress that came just above her knee. It had mini straps and a white lace that rimmed the bottom. "Looks good, K-chan." Kaoru said as she smiled. " Maybe you should buy it." "You really thinks so? I don't think it looks that good on me" "Oh please! It looks great! I'm not going to lie to you." Kaoru said as she went back to looking. " Time to get a man's opinion." Kaori said as she walked around looking for Goten. After a few minutes she found him. " Hey Goten." she said as she tapped his shoulder. He turned around. "What'd you think?" she said as she twirled around.Goten looked her up and down and smiled. "It looks cute on you." was all he said. Kaori kept a smile on her face."Thanks Goten. Do you think I should get it?" He didn't even respond. Kaori gritted her teeth and stood on her tip-toes, looking over his shoulder. He was chatting away with one of the workers. She was as tall as Kaori, had blonde hair,blue eyes,and a british accent. So it looks cute? I bet. Not as cute as that blonde-haired bitch your talking to. Kaori thought furiously as she walked away quickly. " So what did Goten think?" Kaoru said as she walked back over. " Oh.. I dunno. He seems to think that ms. "call me later. I get off at 8:00" is pretty cute." Kaori answered dryly. Kaoru was silent. " I see. Well you know Goten, always flirting." Kaori frowned inwardly. Flirting with everyone but me. She walked back to the dressing room, put back on her clothes and rushed out. The whole time Trunks was leaning against the wall as they looked at and tried on clothes. He was on the verge of falling asleep. " Ok. C'mon Trunks! Were leaving." Kaoru said as she handed him another bad to add the others. " Thank you God!" He said exasperatedly as he followed Kaoru out of the store. Kaori walked up behind Goten. " Hey, Goten.." She said rather,tighter,firmer,and ruder than usual. " Uh..Yeah?" He said in a can't-you-see-I'm-busy type of tone. " Were leaving." "Ok I'll be there in a minute. I just have to take care of something." Kaori looked around Goten at the blonde he had been talking to. " No.. I think Trunks and Kaoru said we were leaving...NOW. Sorry " Kaori said as she started to drag him away. " But I have to take care of this" " No..you don't. There are plenty of other girls for you to talk to. I think you can let this young lady get back to work. You don't want to get her fired now do you." Kaori clenched her teeth and pulled Goten's arm again. He sighed. "Fine.Fine!" he said in a rather annoyed tone. " Bye Angela. It seems my friend is being rather rude at the moment. I'll catch you later." he said as he winked and handed her a slip of paper."Ok! Byee... Goten." the girl said sweetly as she gripped the paper. Kaori walked away with disgust with Goten close behind. "Oh Goten. Would you like to come over for tea later? It would be a jolly good time " Kaori said to herself as she imitated the worker. She rolled her eyes and walked over to Trunks and Kaoru who were sitting on a bench. "Sorry. Goten was checking out the merchandise" Kaori said tightly as Goten walked up." Hot as ever" he said, then slapped Trunks a high-five. Kaoru coughed. " Oh please. C'mon it's getting late let's go already." she said as they all stood up. "What time is it,Trunks?" Kaoru said. " About 7:30. Still want to shop?" he replied. " No way. I'm to to tired,my feet are killing me, and I've bought enough clothes to last me 10 years. I say we head back to the hotel." Kaoru whined. " That's fine with me." Goten answered casually as they walked. " Yeah, it's cool with me. Is it ok if I drive,Trunks?" Kaori said as they exited the mall. " Yeah sure." Trunks said as he handed her the keys. They loaded all the packages into the car,loaded in,and took off.

When they got back to the hotel, everybody changed into some more comfortable clothes. The girls put up there stuff, and flipped on the TV.."Hmm..I wonder whats on..there's gotta be something.." Kaoru said as she held the remote in her hand." "Well..I am too tired to care...you worked us to death at the mall..." Trunks said. "Soo...you are going to sleep already??..It's only 8:00!!" Kaoru said in a loud voice. "C'mon..stay up!!" "We'd rather not...I already lost a really good date..so I am NOT losing my sleep..." Goten said as he plopped onto the bed. "Goten!!...I am sorry to bust your bubble..but I have had enough of you and all your 'chicks'!!..Why don't you forget about em!!" Kaori yelled out to a half asleep Goten. "What?.." Goten said in a dazed tone.."Geez...Why can't you get your mind off of girls for just two seconds!!..I mean...Trunks could practically have any girl he wanted, *cause he is famous and all* and he doesn't act nearly as bad as you!!" Kaori yelled even louder than the first time. "Why do you care anyways, Kaori..?..I mean..what makes it your business if I happen to like girls?" Goten said defensively. "Grrr..well..it becomes my business when your flirting takes up my time!!...We couldn't leave the mall till you got done talking to that whore!!" Kaori said in a harsh tone. "Hey!..She wasn't whore...maybe a little under-dressed..but no whore!" "Yeah..yeah..whatever, Goten.." "Umm..Kaori...We have dealt with this before, am I right?..Hehe..yup..I know..it's a fit of jealousy..." Kaoru said to her friend..."What?!..You think I am jealous of Goten!!..Yeah right!.." Kaori said. "Yeah..well that's what you said about Trunks-chan.." Kaoru replied. "Yeah..but Trunks really was jealous!..I am NOT!!" Kaori said as she walked away. "Whatever you say K-chan..." Kaoru said to herself. "Hey..Tru-..umm..never mind..." Kaoru began..but stopped when she saw a sleeping Trunks. "Oh well..I guess he was tired.." Kaoru grabbed a blanket and covered him up with it, and then went to bed herself. Kaori walked back into the room, just to see everybody asleep.."Well..I guess I can say 'bye' to staying up and watching TV.." she said as she went to bed as well.


Chapter 3: Feelings of Stone.


Suprisingly,Trunks woke up first. He sat up,yawned,stretched, then walked over to the couch and flipped on the TV. "You would think since I payed so much, we would get great channels but, all we get are weather,news..and the global chess channel!" Trunks said as he threw the remote across the room. Causing it to smash against the wall,scattering to pieces. "Whooppss.." he said as he shrank down into the couch. "Thanks for waking me up,Trunks." Kaoru said as she stood on top of the bed and stretched. "Your quite welcome." he replied with a smirk.She jumped off the bed and walked over, sitting on the edge of the couch. " Want some breakfast?" Kaoru offered. Trunks looked up and smiled. " Yeah. I'm pretty sure we can whip something up."he said as he stood up and walked into the kitchen.Kaoru looked through the cabinets for ingredients to use for cooking. (their in this house/hotel room where they already have everything they need. Including fresh food. heh..-_-) "We'll give Tweedle Dee and Dumb a few extra minutes of sleep while we cook this. They should be greatful." she said as she grabbed,eggs,bacon,butter,and milk out of the fridge. "Hey,can you get the flour for me,Trunks?" Trunks smiled and walked over to the cabinet. "Here you go" he said as he held it out. " Thanks." Kaoru replied as she set everything down on the table. " Let's get traditional" Trunks said. "Bacon,eggs,biscuits,and pancakes sound." Kaoru smirked. " Sounds great." she said as she flicked some flour at him. "Oh..so that's how it's gonna be,eh?" Trunks smirked then threw some back at her. Soon they broke out into all out flour-throwing frenzy. They were completely covered from head to toe in flour,the kitchen was wrecked,and they used all of the flour in the fight. " Gomen" Kaoru said as she laughed. Ahh..geez..Kaori and Goten are gonna freak.." Trunks said as he looked at himself and Kaoru...who was still covered in flour. Not to mention the kitchen. "Well..heh...I guess we have some major cleaning to do.." Kaoru said as she attempted to dust off the flour, which didn't come off that easily. "Yeah...we do..Well...lets get it cleaned before Sir Snore Alot and Princess Serenity wake up.."..Trunks said. *how retarded* The two began to clean the kitchen, and in no time at all,..they finished...and to make it better..they finished cooking breakfast before Kaori and Goten woke up. Kaori woke up soon after and walked into the kitchen. "Wow!..I am starved! Thanks!" Kaori said as she grabbed a peice of bacon and chomped it down. "No prob..heh..It wasn't any trouble at all...." Kaoru said lying. "Hey guys...I smell food.." Goten said as he walked into the kitchen as well. He sat down and grabbed mounds upon mounds of food and gobbled it up. "Aren't you two gonna eat?" Kaori asked. "Nah..we ate a little already..sooo...eat as much as you'd like." Trunks said as he sat down beside Goten at the small kitchen table. "Cool...but..when did you cook this? Yesterday..you two were the last to wake up..and today..you two were the first.." Kaori said with her mouth full. "Oh yeah..what happened to the remote?..It's broke...really broke.." "Oh..uhh...that was Trunks' doing..he threw it against the wall..heh..that's what woke me up..the loud noise.." Kaoru said. Trunks just smiled. "Well..I am gonna go get some more towels, do you wanna come with me Trunks?..Since you already ate?" Kaoru asked. "Sure.." he said as they both walked out the door. "Soo, Goten..what do you think we should do today?" Kaori asked her friend as she finished up her food and put her plate in the sink. "Umm..maybe we can..go see a movie!..That would be cool.." Goten said. "Hey..that's a good idea..let's ask Kaoru and Trunks when they get back!" Kaori replied. "I'm sure Trunks wouldn't mind..he seemed to be in a good mood this morning..and besides..he loves movies.." Goten said as he also finished his plate. "Yeah..so does Kaoru....soo..will you help me wash the dishes?..I know that Kaoru will make us since she and Trunks made the food.." Kaori said as she walked over to the sink. "Sure..." Goten willingly said. They began to wash the dishes ok, until Goten accidentally sprayed Kaori with the water..."Goten!!...I hope you don't think you are gonna get away with that!!" Kaori said as she grabbed the sprayer from Goten and drenched him with it. "Hey!..Gimme that!!" And with that...another fight had begun, except..they weren't so lucky...Trunks and Kaoru walked in right in the middle of it.."Umm..what the heck is going on here..." Kaoru asked as her jaw dropped. "Uhh...weee..uhh...were..washing the dishes while taking a shower!..heh..it saves time..." Kaori said trying to play it off. "Like we are that gullible..you guys are pathetic..." Trunks said with a laugh.

Kaori laughed and turned off the water. "Heh..atleast we washed the dishes." she said as she went to get a towel. Kaoru smirked. " I bet you did more than wash dishes." she as she winked at Goten."Uhh..n-no!! We didn't do anything! Right,Kaori!" He yelled. Kaori walked back in the room with two towels. " Right.." she said, not really knowing what she was responding to. " So everyone. We've eaten breakfast. Do you want to go riding around? Goten and I thought that maybe we could see a movie." Kaori said as she dried out her hair. " Awesome! I have problem with that. Do you,Trunks?" Kaoru said as she turned to him. " Nope. No problem." Trunks said as he grabbed the keys off the counter. " Yeah but, wait just a second. There's no way I'm going outside looking like this." Kaori said as she wrapped up in her towel. (with her clothes still on.-_-')"Ok. Hurry you two. So we can get good seats." Kaoru said as she and Trunks sat down on the couch.Goten walked in the bathroom. "I'll be dressed and ready to go in no time." he said, then shut the door. Kaori grabbed some clothes out of her bag and changed in the extra bathroom. "So..Trunks." Kaoru said." What movie would you like to see?" Trunks thought for a moment." I dunno. A Horror movie sounds good. I haven't seen one in a long time." He smirked. " But then again. You wouldn't be able to handle that now would you?" Kaoru smiled wickedly." Is that a bet,Trunks Briefs?" she replied." I can handle any horror movie and if you don't believe me. I'll just have to prove it to you." Trunks stood up. "Fair enough. We'll just have to see." he said devilishly as he walked towards the door. Kaori walked out dry and clean. "Ok guys. I'm ready." She said as she grabbed her purse and walked over. "Ok..now all were waiting on is prince pimp "Kaoru said. That being said,Goten emerged from the bathroom in khaki pants and a white t-shirt on. "Ok..sorry I had to fix my hair." he said as he walked over. " So were all ready?" Trunks said as she eyed everyone else." Yup." Kaori said as she opened the door. "To the movies!"

Every one went to the car and loaded up. Obviously Trunks and Kaoru were not mad at each other anymore, so they both sat in the front...and Goten and Kaori sat in the back. "Soo..what movie should we see?" Kaori asked. "Well..Trunks and I were talking about a horror movie...but..it should be a group decision.." Kaoru said as she looked back to Kaori. "Ooh..I wanna see a scary movie!!..That sounds good..what about you Kaori?" Goten asked. "Sure..sounds good!" Kaori said with a smile. "Great..then it's settled..a scary movie!!..Your on, Trunks!" Kaoru said with a smirk as she set back in her seat. "You got it.." he replied with a smirk. "What are you guys talking about?" Kaori asked Kaoru and Trunks. "Ohh...just a little bet..that I am gonna win..heh..Trunks,..you are gonna be soo scared..you'll sweat in your seat..but me..I can actually take these movies.." Kaoru said to Trunks. "..We'll see.." Trunks replied with a smug smile. They drove to the busy part of town were the theater was located. "Hey, you guys..I don't think the movie starts till 12:00..sooo..do ya wanna do something else first?" Kaoru asked everybody. "Sure..but..what?" Kaori asked. "Umm..we could..go..get some coffee!!" Goten said happily as he stared at the coffee shop. "Since when did you drink coffee, Goten?" Trunks asked his friend. "I always drink coffee!..Every morning!" He replied. "Heh..well I have never seen ya!" Kaoru said.."But..coffee does sound kinda good..What do you think, Kaori?" "Fine with me..." "Ok then..to the Cappuchino Hut!!" Trunks said as he turned in to the coffee place. They all got there favorite coffee and sat at a booth table. They talked for awhile, and before they knew it..it was 11:45. "We better go!..It's almost 12:00!" Kaoru said as she jumped up from her seat and threw her cup away. Every one else did the same, and the quickly left.

Since the movie theater wasn't far away,they all decided to walk there; to avoid the hassle of finding a good parking space. They arrived at the main entrance of the theater in no time and walked up to the ticket booth. "How can I help you?" The movie schowfer asked. " Uhm..can I have 4 tickets for 'Bloodfest of Eternal Doom',Please?" Trunks requested. The woman typed a few things into a register,took Trunk's money,gave him the tickets, the change and smiled. "Enjoy your movie" The four walked inside to get seated for their movies. An attendant checked their tickets. After everything was in good order, they all walked into their designated movie room and sat down. They walked up the steps and sat in the middle row. Trunks beside Kaoru,Kaori beside Goten. " I thought you said you weren't paying?" Kaoru asked with a smirk as she sat down. " I changed my mind." Trunks said as he to smirked. " Well that was nice. Besides,I'm broke anyway." Kaori laughed then turned to the movie screen. Goten just said a mere 'Thanks bro' then turned to watch the previews.

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"OMG! Could you believe that ending?! What a MASSIVE cliff-hanger!!" Kaori said as she casually walked out the doors. (the doors that lead out into the main room of the theater) " I know! There most definetly going to have to make another one. Say Trunks, you weren't...scared.. were you? Since your so brave n' all." Kaoru said as she turned around to face him. " Yeah right! That movie was child's-play. We tied." he replied. Kaoru knodded and turned around. " So Goten. What did you think?" Kaori asked as she trailed behind to walk beside him. " Ehh..it wasn't that bad. A little creepy in some parts but,not bad." Something has to be going on. Kaori's never acted like that before. She completely blew up in the mall the other night. I can't stop thinking about it. Geez.. " I'll be right back,ok?" Goten said to Kaori as he headed for the bathroom. " Ok sure. Kaoru,Trunks and I will be waiting around here somewhere." Goten walked away and dissappeared into the crowd. " Where's Goten. Wasn't he walking with you?" Trunks asked Kaori. "Uh..yeah. He said he had to go to the bathroom. He should be back in a minute." I bet he just made that excuse up to look for some hot chick. Kaori thought as she leaned against the wall. A few minutes later Goten emerged from the crowd with a wide grin on his face. " What are you so happy about?" Kaoru said as she looked at Goten strangly. " That's why." he replied as he pointed to a nearby group of girls. Preppy,wimpy,and totally snobby.I knew it. Kaori gritted her teeth and growled low. " You didn't even go to the bathroom did you, Goten." She said as she could feel her anger growing. " I had to make up some kind of excuse! I couldn't just let them get away!" he said rather bluntly. " So you lied to me?!" " Well...yeah it's no big deal. Get over it,Kaori." Get over it?! Get OVER IT?! How can I when he's lieng to me about his bathroom problems just so he can congregate with a group of idiotic,high-pitched screaming,purse-carrying,over-exaltant whores! And to make things even worse,the prep-patrol started to walk over. " So Goten. Your going to take me out first,right?" A brown-haired,green-eyed,medium height,girl asked. " You know I will,Monica." Goten replied as he winked playfully. "Geez..Goten's got ho's in different area's codes." Kaoru whispered as she looked at Trunks. " And who's this?" Monica said as she pointed to Kaori. " Oh please Goten. Let me." Kaori said tightly as she stepped in front of him. " I'm Kaori. His,rude,annoying,over-protective friend who never lets him have any fun because, I'm sick of his over-obsessive flirting." Kaori said quickly with a snarl. Monica gave Kaori a mean and snotty look. " Oh. Well can you move? I'm trying to get a date with that cute guy behind you." Kaori turned around to Goten. " Hmm..did you hear that Goten? She wants me to move." I'll move alright. Move you the hell away from here. Goten looked at Kaori rudely. " Your embarassing me. Will you stop! I'm trying to work my magic." He hissed in a low tone. "Forget it. I am not going to put up with you and your constant dating habits. Can't you wait til' we get home to snoop around for some girl. My Gosh Goten,..your so.... desperate." Kaori said fiercly as she looked him in the eyes. Goten gritted his teeth and scowled. " Take that back." He growled as he grabbed Kaori's wrists and squeezed. Monica watched devilshly as the fight between the two heated up. From the side,Trunks and Kaoru were in awe of what was happening. " Is it just me? Or is Goten a little pissed." Kaoru said not taking her eyes from the scene. " I'd say..beyond pissed and rising." Trunks replied as he studied the furious look on Goten's face. " Why should I? It's true and what's even more hilarious is that you know it's the truth. And you know what.." Kaori said evily in a demonic sort of way. Goten just gripped her wrists harder. " I bet your not even a virgin. That's the impression you give me. Always hunting around for some WHORE!" Kaori yelled loudly at the last part.Goten stood shocked.Is that really the way she thinks of me. As not being a virgin? Monica caught on quickly. " I'm no WHORE!" she said as she spun Kaori around, releasing her from Goten's grasp. " Oh yeah. How many girls do you know that spend their time at the movie's prowling around for someone to take home? Alot, I'm sure. But it's people like that who don't have a life, people just like..you." Kaori said grufly as she pushed Monica out of the way. She kept walking,and didn't stop til' she was completely outside the theater." That was by far the most, unexplainable thing I have seen all night."Trunks said as he scratched his head. Kaoru coughed and walked over to Goten."C'mon bud. Were leaving now. We've already made a big enough scene as it is. Let's head back to the hotel." Kaoru smiled and patted Goten's shoulder. He,in his still shocked state,shuffled his feet slowly and headed toward the exit.

The way to the hotel was silent between Kaori and Goten. I can't believe him...He doesn't care what anyone else thinks. I bet that I care more about him than he does himself. Kaori thought as she stared at the road ahead. When they arrived back at the hotel, they all got out of the car and headed up to the elevator. They walked into their room and plopped onto the couch. "Geez..this has been a capital L..LONG day..and it isn't even over yet.." Kaoru said to herself. "Listen, Kaori..I still don't get why you did that! I have a right to talk to whoever I wanna talk to!" Goten said. "Well..excuse me, Mr. Pimp Daddy..but I think you need to back off with all the girl stuff...I mean..your obsessed!" Kaori replied in a snappy tone. "Well..I am sorry if you don't 'approve' of it..but that is just the way I am!" Goten said as he walked over to the bed. "Ya know, Kaori,..I guess it would be nice if you would cut him a LITTLE slack.." Kaoru said to her friend. "What! Who's side are you on anyways!" Kaori shot back. "Geez..I'm sorry..I just thinking..well..I think I know what is going on.." "What?!..I mean..how do you..I mean..what are you talking about?" Kaori blurted out. "Umm..let's have a little talk.." Kaoru replied as she dragged her friend into the kitchen. "Kaori..I think I know why you have been acting like this lately...you know..being ultra jealous of practically every girl Goten talks to.." "Wha?..Jealousy?..I don't think so..I am just concerned about his well-being!" Kaori said. "Well..me and Trunks have been discussing this lately, and..it seems that it isn't just concern...Kaori..I think you love Goten..I mean...LOVE Goten." Kaoru said in hopes her friend wouldn't blow a fuse. "Wha..WHAT!? I do NOT love Goten..like THAT!" Kaori screamed. "If theres anybody that is in love with someone else..it's you and Trunks!" "What the heck are you talking about!?..Trunks is only my friend! You know that!" Kaoru yelled out. "Yeah, yeah..I see how you two are always together..talking and carrying on about stupid stuff..like about me and Goten!..I can see right through that little act of yours..and it isn't gonna work!" Kaori yelled out in a loud voice to Kaoru. "....It isn't an act!...We are only friends!! Nothing more!..But you and Goten on the other hand..." Kaoru didn't finish. "I can't take anymore of this!..I am taking a nap...so maybe I can get a clear mind on all of this!" Kaori said as she walked out of the kitchen. "Geez..there is nothing between Trunks and I except the fact that we are just FRIENDS!.." Kaoru said to herself to assure her consience.

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Kaori grufly walked over to the bed and sat down and covered up without saying a word.Like Kaoru really knows what she's talking about! She doesn't know what I feel inside and there's no way I would tell her either!And she even talked it over..with Trunks! I'll just prove them wrong. There is..and never will be, anything between me and Goten! EVER! Kaori said in her mind as she fidgeted. Kaoru layed down beside her, facing the other way. I can't believe Kaori actually had the audacity to tell me that I have a secret love for Trunks! Were just friends...nothing more,nothing less. Just..good friends. Kaoru said as she turned on her side facing Kaori. It's not like that... They both thought in unison. They both sighed and closed their eyes. On the other side of the room, things were very different. Twisted confusion,mixed opinions and scattered feelings. Goten layed on his back facing the ceiling. He couldn't get the way Kaori reacted out if his mind. Not a virgin.. Her words echoed in his mind. "Am I really that obsessed?" Goten whispered to himself. He sighed heavily. He didn't need this right now. What he needed was sleep and lots of it. He was going to forget about eveything that happened that night..or atleast..he was going to try. Trunk on the other hand, was thinking over the situation thoroughly. Kaori has to be in love with Goten, there's no doubt. She's in a state of self denial. Denying her love for Goten..just like I deny my love for- Trunks shook his head. Such thoughts as these had filled his head alot lately and no matter how hard he tried, they wouldn't go away. Maybe I'me the one in denial. Trunks said as he breathed deeply and turned on his side.

Astonishingly, everyone woke up rather early. Possibly because no one even gone to sleep, or they all had an amazing nights rest. Either way,everyone was up and extremely hungry. Kaoru and Kaori shuffled over to the table and sat down. Even though the whole incident had happened the night before, everyone was still a little quiet. "So...what would everyone like for breakfast?" Kaoru said in slow,unsure tone. " What..do we have to eat?" Kaori replied while looking at Kaoru, and only Kaoru. She wasn't going to risk the chance of making eye contact with Goten just yet."Well..since Trunks and I made breakfast before. Were kinda low on out stash." Kaoru smiled and turned to Trunks." So..I suggest we go out to eat this morning. I think it would be alot more fun and we wouldn't have to clean the dishes or anything" Trunks smirked. "The only thing you want to do is spend money.." he said with a laugh. "Trunks!" Kaoru squealed as she punched his arm. " That sounds fine." Kaori said as she rose from the table to go get ready. Quickly, everyone dressed and headed for the car. "I'll drive" Kaori said as she took the keys from Trunks and started the ignition.

"Ok guys..does the Waffle House sound ok to you?" Kaori said as she turned out of the parking lot of their hotel. "Sure.." Kaoru said in a tired voice. Everybody else was silent. It was obvious that they all had stuff on their minds. They pulled into the Waffle House, and walked in. They found a table at sat down quietly. They sat there for what seemed like hours until the waiter came. "Umm..I guess I will just take some coffee..I am not that hungry.." Kaoru told the waiter. "Yeah..so will I.." Kaori added. Trunks and Goten just their usual, everything. "I guess were gonna be here forever then..." Kaori said in an exhausted voice. "Well..what did you expect?..We are always here forever when they are with us.." Kaoru said with a small smile. "Well..I am just not in the mood to be here forever is all.." Kaori shot back. "Uhh..Kaori you have really been snappy lately.." Kaoru said defensivly. "Well..I am sorry! But I have had alot of things on my mind lately!" Kaori said as she got up and went to the bathroom. Trunks and Kaoru just looked over at each other as if to say.."I knew it...Goten is all she has been thinking about." Goten just looked over at them with his regular clueless, Kakarot expression. "What are you guys smiling about?" he asked. "Ahh..nothing.." Trunks said with a smirk.

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Kaori reached the bathroom and pulled it open the door with brute force,not caring who was in the way."So I'm making it painfully obvious,I can't help it. Kaoru's in the same state as me. Denying facts and questioning actions. Trying to figure out how Trunks thinks, so she can predict his every move.." Kaori said as she sighed and sat beside the sink on the counter. She needed a break. A break from her feelings,her thoughts, a break...from Goten. Just forget about him you fool. It's never going to work..and the only who will get hurt is you. Kaori strected,sighed and prepared to waltz back out there with smile on her face. Forgetting what she felt inside and acting blind to the things Goten did-mainly flirting. She opened the door and walked back over. "Ok..back." she said quickly and cheerfully, a bright smile on her face. Kaoru smiled up at her. "So like I was saying.." she said as she got back to her recent conversation. " Why exactly do you still work for Capsule Corporation,Trunks?" Trunks smirked. " Oh I dunno. It's not because it's fun,or because I get alot of money but, because all the attention I get. From fans,mostly girls,all worshipping yours truly." he said,then flexed his muscles. Kaori laughed. "..Whatever Trunks-kun. The only reason why you work there is because your mom makes you." Kaoru smiled too,not from happyness, but,to hide her feelings inside. Ok,ok. So i'm being hypocritcal. I'm jealous,yes, but I have the power to hide it and that's just what I'm going to do. Were just friends...right? And like Trunks even feels the same way as I do. Geez.. I don't even know HOW I feel.. The waiter walked over with a tight smile. " Your food's ready. All of it." he said as he summoned the other 3 waiters to roll over the carts,each filled with TONS of food. " I'm starving!" Goten said,finally speaking for a change. As if on que,Trunks and Goten lavishly grabbed plates,upon plates, of food. In a matter of minutes each plate was cleaned and stacked neatly like a tower. "Ahh...that was good." Goten said as he burped and patted his stomach."Your telling me!" Trunks said as he did the same. Kaoru and Kaori laughed. "Aren't you two going to eat?" Goten said. "Hm? You mean the cofee?" Kaori said as she picked up her cup. Goten knodded. "Oh yeah. We are. It's just that Kaoru and I were to caught up in watching the two of you inhale everything in sight." she added, not in a blunt,sarcastic tone, but in a, joking,hippyish kinda way. "Yeah..see.." Kaoru said as she gulped down the cup in one sip. Kaori did the same then wiped her mouth. "So, would the two bottomless-pits mind telling me..how were going to pay for this?" Kaoru smirked. "Simple.." Trunks said. "We just pull out my wallet and astound everyone with extreme amount of.." Trunks paused as he pulled out his wallet and opened it, only to find that he was completely....BROKE! "Uh oh.." Kaoru,Goten and Kaori face faultered. "What do you mean by ..'uh oh'?" Kaori said. "Uh oh..as in I mean no money, that were broke,cash-less, rock bottom POOR!" Trunks responded a little louder than needed to. Everyone sat silent. " Well this is great." Kaoru said as she slouched in her seat. " No money, and no way to pay for this. How much did this cost again?" Goten picked up the bill and gulped. "..$342 dollars..and .67 cents" *picture everyone falling over anime style* "ARE YOU SERIOUS!?" Kaori whispered. " My gosh! That's...massive! How are we going to pay off THAT with no cash?!" Trunks smirked. " We just...run." They all looked at him quizically. " Run?" Kaoru repeated. "It's simple enough. Goten and I blast the window down, we escape and fly away before anyone knows what hit them." he replied triumphantly. " Or...we could just use the door." Kaori said bluntly. Trunks laughed a little. "Fine, we speed for the door,run out,no turning back. We leave and never set another foot in this waffle house from hell! GOT IT!?" he whispered lowely. "Got it." Everyone replied. On the count of three everyone did as planned. Kaoru jumped out of the booth,dodged a few old ladies and successfully ran out the door,not stopping until she had reached the car and was inside safely. Goten and Trunks on the other hand took a more direct approach by hovering out of the booth. Flying over the citizens,they raided the cash register and took all the money,cash,checks,change and all. Landing,they flipped and ran out the door. Kaori,not really caring if she made a flashy exit,just casually walked out of the waffle house; trying not to act heavily suspicious. "Keep the peace!!" She yelled before bolting out of the resteraunt directly for the car. She jumped in, slammed the door,started the ignition and drove off.


Chapter 4: Realization


Still speeding,Kaori drove carelessly down the road; radio blasting. "WHOO!!!" Kaoru said as she rolled down the window."CRRAAWWLLINNGG INN MMYY SKKIINNN!!!" She bellowed down the street. Goten and Trunks,who were in back, were laughing,screaming,singing,and talking all at the same time. About what, neither really new.As it seemed, things were getting back on track and the four friends were getting along;or so, that's what it looked like. " Wanna head back to the hotel?" Kaori said as she saw the large building coming into sight. Goten knodded. "Yeah, then we can go swimming at the beach or something." Upon hearing this,Kaoru sat back in her seat and rolled up the window. "Did you say..BEACH?! They have a beach here?!" She said excitedly. Trunks laughed. " OF COURSE they have a beach! Where have you been all this time!!?" He said as he smirked. "I dunno! But all I can say is I wanna go! So where going!..Is that ok with everyone?!" She said as they turned into the parking lot of the hotel. " I don't care. I'm looking forward to it." Kaori said as she brought the car to a screeching hault in a parking space. "Geez..Kaori,watch it! Your gonna wreck the engine..or scratch the paint off." Trunks said as he winced. "..Yeah yeah.. " Was all Kaori said as they got out of the car. "If were going to the beach. Let's go!" Goten said as he started to run down the peir/ramp that lead to the sand. " Heeyy!! WAIT A SECOND! It may be easy for you to just run out there.. rip your shirt off and dive in but, for Kaoru and I it's NOT that easy. You can stay and wait on us, or you can go and we'll meet you there." Kaori said sternly as she smirked. Goten scratched the back of his head and laughed nervously. "Uhh..heh.." "We'll MEETCHA THERE!" Trunks yelled as he pulled Goten away quickly. They bolted off down the ramp and dissapeared out of sight." Ok..so they were really eager to go to the beach..." Kaoru said in a slightly dazed voice.

Together,Kaori and Kaoru got into the elevator and waited patiently as it began climbing levels. They stood there silent for a moment, not exactly sure what to talk about. They were each thinking about things. Things, that neither wanted to discuss. After what seems like hours they arrived at the 10th floor. They walked out of the elevator. "Time to get changed!.." Kaoru said as she checked her pockets for the key. She fumbled through her,front and back pockets; the key no where to be found. "Oh great.. I don't have the key.Trunks must still have it." Kaori laughed. "Well I don't have the key. So yoouurrrr going to go get it." Kaoru sighed. "Heh..fine fine..I'll be right back." she said as she got back into the elevator. She waved as the doors shut. " Heh.." Kaori said as she waved back. She leaned agaist the wall.

After the elevator doors closed, she pushed the 'Star' button..*which meant 'Lobby'* and in a few minutes, it stopped and the doors opened to the lobby full of people. She walked out the door, and went down to the peir/platform thing that led out to the beach. "Hmmm..I wonder were Trunks and Goten are.." she said to herself as she looked around in the area. "Hey!..There they are!.." she ran towards them, but then saw something...she wished she hadn't seen...Two girls flirting with them. "What in Kami's name do they think they are doing!? I really wish Kaori was here to see this.." she said to herself as she continued walking their way.



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"Umm..Goten.. maybe we should go! Kaoru and Kaori are supposed to meet us here in a few minutes!" Trunks said to his friend as the girls continued to talk to them. "Yeah..I guess your right...I don't want Kaori to think I like her.." he said referring to one of the girls. "Well..I mean..I don't belong to Kaori or anything...I mean..we are just friends..I just dont want to upset her..heh.." Goten tried his best to play it off without being suspicious to the fact that, he may..in some way...be attracted to Kaori. "Goten...since when have you cared what she thought about the girls you talk to?" Trunks asked. "Umm..let's just go!" Goten said as he walked away from the girls without even saying bye. Trunks followed. "Well..I don't think it would be right for me to talk to them either...because of Ka-....umm...nevermind.." Trunks said as he blushed and tried to act casual with his slip up. "Because of...who?" Goten said with a smirk. "Nobody!..really!.." Trunks said nervously. He could never get anything past Goten...especially when it came to girls. Just then..Kaoru walked up to them...she had been stalling a little just to see what they would do. Trunks had been saved....for the time being. "What are you doing back so soon?...and where's Kaori?" Trunks asked. "Well..heh..you should know why I am back..youv'e got the key...remember?..I came back to get it..Kaori stayed at the hotel till I got back." Kaoru said with a smirk. "Oops..I forgot to give it to ya..sorry.." he said as he whipped it out of his pocket and gave it to Kaoru. "Thank you!..We'll beback in a little while...bye Trunks-chan!..Bye Goten!" Kaoru said as she ran back to the hotel. "Ohh..I get it...now she is calling you..Trunks-CHAN!..She has never called me that before!" Goten said with a smirky kinda smile. "Heh..guess it must be cause I am such a better friend and all.." Trunks said with a smile. "What?!?!" Goten said in a yell. "Geez..I am only kinding..heh...don't go postal or anything.." Trunks replied with a laugh.

Kaoru smiled tightly as she walked away. "How nice. Now I know exactly why Trunks was so eager to get out there. Oh well.. his life,his actions." She walked back inside to the elevator. As she pressed the button, a crowd formed; all waiting to get inside. "Ohh great..." Kaoru hissed under breath. " It's going to take forever if I have to ride will all these people! Better take the stairs.. Kaoru casually walked away. She turned around the corner and found the stairs. "It'll be quicker this way. I won't have to wait on all those dinky old people to get in,get out, get to their floor..it's just too time consuming." She said to herself as she began to run quickly up the stairs. " Floor..5...6.....10!! ABOUT TIME!" Kaoru screamed exhaustedly as she walked up the last step. In the distance she could see Kaori leaning against the wall; waiting patiently. She walked over and held out the key. " Ok now. Let's get change and go!" Kaori took the key and smirked. "What took you so long! Were you pre occupied with something?" she said as she winked. " Yeah right.. C'mon open the door." Kaoru laughed. Kaori did so and they both walked inside. They each parted their seperate ways,put on there bathing suits, and met at the door with their towels,glasses,sun tan lotion ect. " Are we all set?" Kaori said as she rested her shades on the top of her hair. " Wait.. uh..yeah.." Kaoru said in a kinda nervous tone. "Okkk..what was with that? Are you..NERVOUS to go out there!? Is it because were in bathing suits this time?!" Kaori said as she pointed to Kaoru's face. "No way in hell! I just had something in my throat." Kaoru said as she swatted Kaori's finger away. " Besides.. it's Trunks and Goten.. big deal. If there's anything to be worried about. It's how many guys are going to flaunt over me." Kaoru opened the door and they walked down the hall. They both got into the elevator and rode down to the lobby. The door opened and they walked out. They walked to the pier/ramp and ran down it upon the beach.

"Hey!.." Kaoru and Kaori yelled as they ran up to Trunks and Goten, who were just walking around...spaced out. They looked up and saw Kaoru and Kaori..."Uhh..hey.." Trunks said in a dazed voice as he stared at Kaoru. "What's wrong? Haven't you ever seen me in a bathing suit before?.." Kaoru said. "Well..yeah..I..I just haven't in a while..heh..you look great in it.." he replied trying to be casual. "Thanks!.." Goten was still in a dream world. "Umm..Goten..are you ok?" Kaori asked. "Oh..huh?..Of course!..Why wouldn't I be!" Goten said as he tried to hold in his embarrassment. "Heh..you just seemed..out of it.." "Well..lets go have so fun!" Kaoru yelled as she and Kaori ran towards the water. Trunks and Goten followed. Kaoru and Kaori layed down their towels and everything before they got to the water. "Hey...let's try surfing!" Kaori said as she saw a nearby surf shack. "Cool!!.." Kaoru replied as the two went to the surf shack to rent a board. When they got back to Trunks and Goten, they asked them to try. "Uhh..I guess...but I don't exactly know how.." Goten said nervously. "Aww..c'mon Goten..It couldn't be that hard!" Trunks said to his friend. "Well...Trunks-chan...if you seem soooo confident...why don't YOU try..eh?" Kaoru said as she tossed him the board. "Umm..sure..it doesn't seem too complicated..heh.." Trunks said as he walked toward the water. He was never one to turn down a challenge...especially not in front of his friends. When he got far enough out, a huge wave came...Ok...this shouldn't be TOO hard.. Trunks thought to himself. As the wave came down he was on the surf board already,...and was doing pretty well....at first...He was somewhat getting the hang of it,..then the wave crashed down on top of him...and he fell off. "HAHAHA!!!...Oh ky Kami!" Kaoru laughed out loud. Everyone else laughed too. After a few seconds, Trunks came walking out of the water with a huge "Don't you dare laugh at me" look. "Soo...Trunks...it's that easy?" Goten said still laughing. "Haha..well atleast I was man enough to try it!" Trunks said with a glare. The rest of the day at the beach thay kept on teasing him about it. Finally, it got late, and they all decided to go back to the hotel.

"I am sooooo...exhausted!" Kaoru said as they all piled into the elevator." Me too. We practically stayed outside at the beach all day!" Kaori said as she slowly pressed the buttons. " I think I'm burnt.." Kaoru sighed looked at her shoulders. " Actually.. I'd say well done. Your fried my friend." Kaori said as she touched Kaoru's shoulder. Kaoru winced. "Hey man! Leave me and my burnt self alone." Trunks and Goten laughed. " Oh C'mon it wasn't that bad out there! I thought it felt nice!" Goten boasted as they began to climb higher and higher. " Yeah right!" Kaori said as she poked Goten's chest. " Your burnt to yah know! Your cheeks are red!" she smirked. "Wha?! No way! Saiyans don't burn!" Goten fought back. "Psshh..yeah yeah.. even Trunks is burnt! So explain that einstein!" Kaori shot back. That shut Goten up, Kaori had out-smarted him and that was that. They arrived on the 10th floor and walked out." I am soo tired you guys.." Kaori said as she yawned and took the key out of purse. After unlocking the door, everyone went inside and sat their stuff on the counter. " Kaoru layed her towel on the dryer and looked at Trunks,Goten,and Kaori. "I'm going to take a shower,ok? I'll be out in a minute" She grabbed her clothes and towel and walked into the bathroom. Trunks knodded as the door shut. It had been a really long day. For all of them,they had fun, and actually BONDED..as friends of course. Kaori walked over to the couch and sank into it. " Trunks..why did you have to break the remote. I'm too lazy to move and to tired to care." Trunks was sitting on the edge of the bed. " I guess you could say I threw it a little harder than meant. Sometimes, I can't control my strength." He stretched out on the bed. Goten sat down on the other side of Kaori. " Well watch this!" Goten said as he raised his finger. " I bet I can turn the TV on without getting up." " 10 bucks says you blow the whole thing to bits!" Kaori said as she jumped over closer to him. " Your on!" Goten said as he accepted the challenge. He focused and his finger glowed. A few seconds later the TV came on and a reporter appeared on the screen. " 10 BUCKS! PAY UP!" He grinned triumphantly as he held out his hand." Heh..just one second Son Goten.." Kaori said as she grabbed his hand. They waited their silently and seconds later. *KABOOM* The TV was gone, bits and pieces everywhere.Kaoru burst out of the bathroom wrapped up in a towel. "What the heck was that?!?!" She yelled,, then her towel fell off. "AAHHHHH!!!" She ran back in the bathroom before anyone could see anything. Kaori,Trunks,and Goten all laughed extremely hard then regained there composure."Now you were saying?" Kaori said as she looked Goten in the eyes.Goten sat there dazed for a moment. "But..how did you ..know that..?" he was speechless. " I just knew. You don't to pay me anything." Kaori said as she yawned again, then smiled. She stretched her arms and layed her head on his shoulder. "Uhm..heh.." Goten said as felt himself blush. Immendiantly, she fell asleep. Goten smiled and sat there quietly.

Kaoru burst out of the bathroom, her face extremely red. She was now fully clothed in a tank-top and shorts. She walked over to Trunks and stuck her finger in his face. "Did you see anything!?" she beltered. " NO!" Trunks said back as he blushed. " YOU SWEAR!?" Kaoru said as her face got closer to Trunks. " I SWEAR!" he said as he brought his face in closer. Kaoru stared him in the eyes for a moment, then blushed at the realization of the closeness of their faces. She turned her face away, then turned it back again. " Uhm..heh.. Goodnight Trunks.." she said as she quickly kissed his cheek then hoped into the other bed. Trunks sat there dazed. SHE KISSED ME?! Well.. my cheek..but STILL!! whooo!!!! Trunks smirked while still blushing. "Goodnight Kaoru." he said, then layed on the bed. Kaori fell asleep on the couch. Goten let her sleep and went to get into his own bed.

The next morning everyone was up bright and early, despite how tired they were the day before. "Well..this is our last day here...sooo..what are we gonna do today?" Kaoru asked everybody. "Well..we better make the best of it.." Kaori responded. "Hmm..how about we..get breakfast!" Goten said.."Then we can decide what to do!" "Sure..but we'll hafta eat out again..we have no food here.." Kaoru said. "Fine with me..you stil got that money from yesterday?" Trunks ask Kaoru. "Yep..righ here.." she said as she pulled out a wad of money. "Maybe you should hold on to it.." Kaoru gave Trunks the money and he put it in his wallet. "Well..let's get ready, if we are gonna go out to get breakfast." Kaori said as she went over to get her clothes. They all got dressed and went down to the car. Goten dove with Kaori in shotgun, and Trunks and Kaoru sat in the back...*of a viper?..hah.yeah right..there s no back!* Goten started the ignition, and slammed on the gas peddle and they drove away. "Soo..what was with that....kiss...last night?.." Trunks whispered to Kaoru with a bit of a blushing fit going on. The music was turned up loud, so Kaori and Goten couldn't hear. "Heh..the..kiss...oh yeah..well.." Kaoru stuttered as her face turned red. "I..uhh.." "...I thought so.." Trunks said with a smile..then he kissed Kaoru right behind Kaori and Goten. Finally after what seemed like forever, Trunks pulled away. "Wha..what was that for?" Kaoru stammered as she touched her lips. "Heh..that was for last night.." Trunks said with a smirk. Kaoru just smiled and sat back in her seat. Kaori and Goten were still clueless as to what had just happened. They all had decided on Mcdonalds for beakfast, and at that moment they turned into the parking space. They all walked in and ordered their food. After about an hour they got it and all sat down at a table. They practically engulfed their food within a few seconds..well..Trunks and Goten, anyways. Kaoru and Trunks both had to use the bathroom, so Kaori and Goten headed back to the car to wait. While they were sitting in the car, they got to talking..."So..uhh..have you had fun this week?" Goten asked nervously. For some reason, he was starting to get a little choked up. Geez..wats wrong,..I have neverfelt this way about Kaori before.. Goten thought to himself. He and Kaori just stared at each other for a moment, like thye could read each others mind or somthing. At that moment they began to lean in, face to face..then Goten finally built up the courage. He kissed Kaori. "Heh..sorry.." Goten said as he majorly blushed. "I..couldn't help myself.." "It..it's ok.." Kaori said as she blushed as well. They only bad thing about this was that Trunks and Kaoru saw the WHOLE thing! As they were walking back to the car, thay saw what was going on and hid behind the car and watched. They both got into the car without saying a word, so not to embarrass Kaori and Goten. After everyone was in their seat, they drove off.

As they drove it was quite silent.Each person with alot of things on their minds. Trunks finally broke the silence. "So.. if were leaving for home today, we need to head back for the hotel so we can pack up." He said casually as winked at Kaoru. Kaori turned around. "Yep! It shouldn't take us that long to get back home. I had alot of fun you guys! We should come back!" she said as she side-glanced at Goten. "Like next summer." Kaoru and Trunks knodded, showing that they agreed with her. A few minutes later,they pulled into the Hotel parking lot and got out. " I can't believe that this vacation is over! It flew by soo fast!" Kaoru said as they walked in the hotel lobby,turned the corner,and got into the elevator. " Yeah, I'm just glad that we had fun! Like Kaori said, we just gotta do this again." Goten said as he pressed the button. The ascended up the levels and finally,after what seemed like eternity; they arrived at the 10th floor. They all got out and walked to their room. Trunks unlocked the door and they all walked inside..only to find the room a complete wreck! " So me made a big mess in here. Ahh..the maid will clean it up " Trunks said casually as he began to pack up his stuff. And with that, everyone began packing their stuff. About 50% of the mess was scattered clothes. Clothes scattered by,Kaoru and Kaori. "Ok!I'm packed, is everyone done and ready to go?" Goten said as he sat his suitcase beside the door. " Uh..yeah! You betcha! I'm just..having some trouble in the luggage department." Kaori said as she said on top of her, stubborn,un-willing to close, suitcase. "A little help?..heh." Goten laughed and walked over. He closed her suitcase without effort and sat it beside his at the door." Hey! Kaoru! Trunks! Goten and I are ready..are you done packing yet?" Kaori yelled out across the hotel room. " Yeah almost! Trunks was just helping me get my luggage together!" Kaoru said with a smile as she popped her head out of the door. She dissapeared back into the room, out of sight from Goten and Kaori. Yeah.. I bet. Kaori said with a smirk. She tip-toed over to the door and peaked in. She knew Kaoru, and she knew how she felt for Trunks. She held her breathe and walked carefully. "Thanks for helping me,Trunks." Kaoru said sweetly as she pecked Trunks on the lips. Trunks smirked and started walking out the door to set her suitcases beside the door. "Kaori..what are you doing?" Goten whispered low as he watched Kaori from a distance. Kaori turned around and "shh'ed" him. "I'm spying on Trunks and Kaoru!" she replied as she returned her interests back to the room. She peaked back in only to find that Trunks was right in front of her, tapping his fingers on the door. " So..you were "spying" ,eh?" Trunks said with a smirk. Kaori jumped up. "Oh..heh..heh.. no no.. spying? I said..uhm..crying! Uhm..yeah.. crying because we have to leave so quickly!" Kaori said as she tried desperately to cover herself. Trunks laughed then smirked. " Ok.. ok..so the truth is out. The truth is this,Kaoru and I saw you and Goten kiss at the Mcdonalds today." Trunks said. Kaori glanced at Goten, and Goten glanced back. "You DID?!" Goten said,finally speaking for a change. "Sure did." Kaoru said as she walked up behind Trunks and placed her hand on his shoulder. " Well..Well.. So I guess were even? You saw us, and I saw you. Nothing to hide, and nothing to be ashamed of!" Kaori said as she walked over to Goten and stood by his side. "Right." Trunks and Kaoru said in unison. " Well let's get outta here you guys! The road awaits!" Kaoru said as she stole the keys from Trunks and skipped/ran slowly toward the door. Everyone knodded. Trunks and Goten carried out the luggage. They all got in the elevator and rode down to the lobby.

When they got down to the car, they packed all of their stuff in the back of the car, and hopped in. Kaoru drove with Trunks in the passenger seat. Kaori and Goten sat in the Loooove seat ...aka...the back. Kaoru turned the key and started up the car. In two seconds flat, they were on the open road! "As long as I am in the drivers seat..there will be no stopping till we get home!!" Kaoru turned up the music as loud as it would go, while Kaori stuck her head out the window and started yelling stuff about peace, love, and feminist rights. "You know, guys...this trip has been really fun...and it has changed alot of things too. I mean, If not for this trip, I may have never realized how I felt about Kaori." Goten said as he stared at Kaori. She looked back and smiled. Trunks and Kaoru just started at each other. Obviously too much considering that Kaoru almost ran off the road. They continued on until they reached South City about five hours later. When they arrived at Capsule Corp. everyone welcomed them home. "So..how was the trip?" Bulma asked her son as they all walked inside. "Ehh..It was fun.." Trunks said with a sigh and smile.

THE END!!!
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