I Just Can’t Help Myself… I’m Falling In Love With You (16)

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     It had been a week since Pan’s outrageous departure from her wedding. A week since anyone has heard from her or Trunks. Bulma had found the paper in which Trunks had left them but when she made calls to the airport asking his destination they assured her that Trunks had never gotten on the flight. It was coming to the point in which most of the parents got worried. Bra, Marron, Uub and Goten could only joke around about what they were really doing.

“They must be having one good time wherever they’re at.” Goten commented eating popcorn. Marron laughed and so did Bra but she playfully hit him on the arm for making the comment. He looked at her innocently.

“What!? Just making an observation.” He said grinning. Bra and Marron shook their head in unison. Uub grinned at him. Bra laid her head on Goten’s lap as she lay on the couch with her legs dangling over the armrest. Marron sat on the floor leaning her arm over his knee. Uub laid his head on Marron’s lap as he lay across the floor with one leg on the couch. All comfortable people watching some movie they forcefully agreed on.

“Seriously you guys… do you think we should worry about Trunks and Pan now? It has been nearly over a week.” Marron said with concern. Goten shook his head in disagreement.

“Look… if I know Trunks he is probably with Pan relaxing somewhere… and having a little fun so to speak… but decided a little R&R would be good for them both. And again… if I know Trunks he will waltz in here like nothing and greet us like idiots with Pan at his side.” Goten said as matter of fact.

“Hey guys! How has everything been going?” an eager voice sounded from behind them all. They all turned around and saw Trunks leaning on the door frame with his arms crossed and Pan leaning on the other waving a hand at them. Goten turned to Marron with a confident smirk.

“See… what did I tell you.” He said pointing to them. Bra jumped up from where she was and nearly tackled Pan. Pan laughed and returned the hug.

“Great to see you too Bra.” She said grinning. Goten got up and greeted Trunks. Marron smiled and got up leaving Uub on the floor so she could greet them both. She punched Trunks on the arm and kissed Pan on the cheek.

“It’s finally nice that you two decided to show yourselves… we were almost getting ready to send the dogs out for you.” She said playfully. Pan smiled, as did Trunks.

“Well it’s a good thing you didn’t… although its hard to put a ‘do not disturb’ sign on an island.” He said smirking. They all laughed. Pan stretched and yawned at the same time.

“Well… I think I am going to go home so I can reassure my parents that I haven’t dropped off the edge of the earth or anything.” She mused. Goten nodded his head in agreement.

“I’ll say… good luck trying to make them believe your not some ghost.” He said teasing her. Pan shook her head and rolled her eyes at him. Waving good-bye to everyone else and giving Trunks a kiss on the cheek she turned to leave but Trunks grabbed her gently and gave her a deeper kiss on the lips. Letting her go with a smile, she blushed and walked backwards to the door. Bra, Marron and Goten gave out a little ‘awww’ sound at them both making Pan blush deeper and laugh a little. She left out the door and Trunks just watched the door as if she was still there. Sighing to himself he turned around and started to go up the steps. He waved goodnight to them and was out of sight.

“Well their home now… and the parents don’t have to worry anymore.” Marron stated walking back to the couch. Bra nodded.

“Did you see how Pan acted so shy all of a sudden? I mean… she ‘blushed’ for crying out loud.” Bra said amazed. Marron smirked and nodded.

“Well I think it’s normal… remember how you acted when you and Goten first got together. I swear you would giggle at anything at the sound of his name.” She said playfully. Bra looked horridly at her.

“Did not! I didn’t giggle or blush for that matter.” She said her words cracking up into small fits of laughter. Marron shook her head.

“I rest my case.” She said plopping down on the couch. Goten snuck his arms around Bra’s waist and kissed her neck. Bra tried not to squeal.

“Does that make you giggle?” he asked playfully. She shook her head ‘no’ so he could make her laugh. He simply shrugged his shoulders and let go.

“Oh… okay.” He said walking away. Bra looked confused and slapped him on the back as he walked away. He turned around and smirked.

“Awww, are we unhappy princess?” he said in a mocking tone. Bra arched her eyebrow and crossed her arms.

“No… I’m just fine.” She said sitting down on the couch. Goten sat down next to her and smirked. He did that on purpose… it was fun for some reason. He went on teasing her throughout the rest of the movie… it wasn’t until he noticed that Marron and Uub were sleeping that he carried her up stairs.

~*~*~*~THE UNWEDDED BRIDE’S ROOM >PAN<~*~*~*~

Pan lay down on her bed tired beyond belief. She was showered with hugs and kisses and lectures and tears and from only three people. Her grandmother cried for joy finally relieved that she knew she was alive, her mother and father gave her hugs and kisses and her father lectured her till her ears pounded. If she was at a legal age to get married wasn’t she entitled to run off? Well… in her terms it was an unplanned vacation that not even she knew about… but it was worth every overprotective word drilled into her head. She had spent an entire week doing mind-blowing things with her true love Trunks. She spent and entire week just lying on the beach… completely naked with… could she believe it Trunks! Pan blushed at the memories… was this too good to be true or could she say she, Son Pan, spent and entire… a whole entire week… with Trunks Briefs. Pan shook her head in wonderment… she couldn’t answer whether it was true or not… it surely felt like it but why not just go with the best flow. She sighed and closed her eyes… she was going to dream about him for the longest… or at least until she saw him again… which should be tomorrow. Pan got under the covers and looked over to the closet door, she had taken her wedding dress to the cleaners and it was now nicely wrapped hung on the top hook on her closet door. Bulma had been nice enough to deliver her shoes and veil… her mother explained to her that Bra was holding her bouquet hostage… smirking to herself… she would have to take care of that. Pan took in another breath and hugged her pillow to her body tight. Snuggling up against it she stared out the open window into the canopy of black with dotted sparkles hovering above her. She loved the night sky… it was so beautiful… she would have to spend a night up there some how. Just hover and watch everything twinkle and shine so marvelously. Pan smiled again… this was the first time she had looked at the stars since the picnic six years ago. When it broke it’s wish… she paid no heed to them anymore… never marveling at their beauty anymore.

“Well… it looks like I owe you an apology. My wish did come true… thank you.” She breathed out before finally closing her eyes to rest. She needed sleep… but she wouldn’t be able to, being alone in her bed somehow felt awkward. She would try her best but the insomnia would prevail. Letting out another breathless sigh… she relaxed her body and again closed her eyes.

~*~*~*~TRUNKS~*~*~*~

Trunks was resting on his bed with his hands behind his head… just staring at the ceiling as if it held a mural of Pan. His sapphire eyes were definitely focused on something much more valuable. It was his Panny. His woman. His mate. His breath. His need. His life. His work. His joy. His first step to freedom… it was she who made it all worthwhile. It was she who he will never let go. Trunks looked out towards the window… wondering if the stars watching over him were watching over her as well. He sighed… he could have never seen this coming. If someone walked up to him 10 years ago in the past and told him that he and Pan would be lovers… he would have probably laughed and contradicted the person. He chuckled to himself… ‘Well… you and Panny are lovers… and nothing you can do to change it… as if I would want to’ he mused with himself. He sighed again and closed his eyes… he needed rest so he could get up early in the morning. It was, unfortunately, back to work for him. His mother, after embracing him in a bear hug, had popped her top about how he missed so much work and everything would fall behind. Telling her that they were months ahead wouldn’t cease her verbal bashing of irresponsibility and carelessness. Tugging the covers over his body he let out another sigh… he wouldn’t be able to get to sleep. His week with Pan had spoiled him completely. Tossing and turning in the bed wouldn’t prove effective at all… he would have to force sleep to overtake him.

     Trunks… heard the softest tapping noise at his window. Low and serene in a way… he thought that maybe he actually fell asleep and now the alarm clock’s buzzing noise was trying to creep into his mind. But the sound of his alarm clock was far from serene… it was shrill and annoying and could drive any sane person to the loony bin. Oh no… this was something more… important. He turned around and looked out the window… a small silhouette hovered at his windowpane. Trunks smiled to himself and quickly and noiselessly got out of bed and walked toward the window. Opening it all the way he sat on the windowsill and looked out at the person who had disturbed his restless sleeping. Pan smiled at him knowing he wasn’t in dreamland. He would have never come to the window. He looked her up and down… she had a long sleeved shirt on and some shorts with Skippy’s. Her hair was mussed from the wind during her trip and she still looked as beautiful as ever. He opened his arms to her and she happily and quickly obliged and fell into his chest. He embraced her and helped her climb into his room. Planting a kiss into her hair he softly whispered to her.

“Couldn’t sleep either huh?” he asked her gently. He felt her shake her head and they both walked over to his bed. He sat down and got back under the covers, she took off her shoes and got in beside him. Turning her back to him, he wrapped his arms around her and held her tight. They were in a tight embrace and now… they could sleep.

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Hey everyone! Nice chapter eh? I know it’s a shorty but that will change soon.

Yell at me people… I could have sworn I said this would be the last one ::sigh:: I don’t know how I’m going to end this. One more chapter… two more… or heck… keep it going! ::nah… I don’t think I’ll do that…. I don’t want to be writing about Trunks and Pan’s kids and grandkids. That’s a little bit extensive:: But I dunno maybe this will go up to twenty…. Nah that’s too long too… u know what… when its done I’ll let u know. One more chap…. ::I think:: and then it’s all good and I can get started on my next idea. ::yippee::

Is this story coming to an end now that Trunks and Pan are having a happy relationship? ::I think so but in a good way:: So… will Pan and Jason meet again?



On To Chapter 17 ~~~>