Chapter 4


Orange Star High School, Two Hours and a Half Later

     Videl sighed as waited anxiously for the school day to end. She had her head leaning against Gohan's shoulder and phased out the teacher's lecturing by concentrating on Gohan. 'I wish this stupid day would end already. I want to spend some personal time with Gohan. I bet every girl in the school is jealous of me. I wonder why Gohan chose me? He could have had any girl in the school... I guess I'll ask him.' She brought her mouth right next to Gohan's ear and laughed to herself just a little bit when she felt Gohan shudder. "Gohan, you could have had any girl in the school. Why did you choose me? I am not exactly the prettiest or the smartest girl in the school and my dad got rich by claiming your greatest victory as his. I probably wouldn't want anything to do with him or his family if I were you." Videl whispered. "I chose you Videl because you ARE the most beautiful girl I have ever seen and you are the ONLY girl in this school that I can have an intelligent conversation with. And as far as your dad, I do not judge people based on the actions of their fathers. Besides that, Hercule gave in to a very tempting opportunity. Imagine if you were in his same position. It would be AWFULLY hard to pass it up." replied Gohan as he wrapped his arms around Videl. Videl just smiled at his words and actions and let her mind wander for awhile before suddenly thinking of something. "Hey Gohan, you want to go see a movie with me after school? We still haven't even officially been on a date... and I would love it if we went on one." "Sure Videl. My first date was not exactly the best experience but I would love to now. It is probably a million times more fun if you go with someone you love." Gohan replied and smiled.


     Gohan couldn't wait until the bell rang. He desperately wanted to go to the movies with Videl. 'Oh wait. Dammit I hope I have some money.' thought Gohan as he somehow managed to pull out his wallet without making Videl sit up. 'Oh good I have 50 zeni. I can actually treat Videl right on this date and not just go to the movie.' Gohan thought and smiled as he started imagining what Videl might wear. Finally, Gohan heard the sound he had been waiting for as the bell rang and the teacher dismissed them. Gohan quickly jumped up and grabbed Videl's hand. Running outside, the two scanned the area for someplace to take off. While every student knew that the two of them could fly, Gohan still felt uncomfortable whenever he took off for some reason. Finding a small clearing in some trees, both he and Videl quickly shot into the air, flying at full speed towards Gohan's house. 'She really has improved her flying. She can keep up with me as long as I don't go supersaiyan.' thought Gohan as he looked over at Videl.

     'This is going to be so fun. I can't wait to go out with Gohan.' thought Videl as she speed through the air. 'I love flying. I am so glad Gohan taught me how to do it. I feel so free up here and being with Gohan makes this absolutely perfect. I couldn't dream up anything better even if I tried to.' Videl could see Gohan's house on the horizon and quickly grew anxious as it rapidly approached them. 'Boy is Gohan going to be surprised when he sees what I'm going to wear. Hopefully he doesn't pass out from shock...' Videl then giggled softly to herself.

Two Hours Later

     Gohan carefully combed his hair, trying to get it to obey him. 'Jeez I used an entire thing of gel and my stupid hair won't do anything but stand straight up. Oh well I tried...' Gohan then looked himself over in the mirror. 'Perfect. Not too casual but not to dressed up either.' Gohan then stuffed his hands in his pocket and remembered the necklace he had bought for Videl. 'I hope she likes it.' Gohan held the necklace lightly in his hand. It was a silver necklace with a silver heart hanging on it which opened up to reveal a picture of himself and Videl that his mother had taken. He laughed slightly as he remembered that day. He and Videl had been flying home from school holding hands one afternoon and had failed to notice Chi-Chi putting up some laundry as they landed in front of his house. He wasn't sure how his mother had done it, but when Gohan gave Videl a deep kiss on the lips before they went inside he heard a click and some giggling as he looked over to see his mother standing with a camera in her hand. "So you two thought you could keep your relationship hidden from ME huh? Well this just goes to show you that your mother still has a sharp mind. So when can I expect grandchildren?" he remembered her saying before a sly grin spread across her face. Ever since that day, not once had Chi-Chi let a day go by without bothering Videl and him about grandchildren and it was starting to get annoying. 'Oh well. Last time I checked, it took both me and Videl's cooperation for that to happen.' thought Gohan as he ran downstairs to wait for Videl.

     Videl was just finishing up combing her hair when she heard Gohan's door open followed by footsteps that indicated Gohan had gone downstairs to wait for her. 'I hope he likes how I look.' she thought as she studied herself in a mirror. She was wearing a skimpy black dress that fit in all the right places and had her hair down for once. After putting on just enough make up to show her natural beauty, she quickly but carefully sprayed on some perfume and walked out her door headed for downstairs.

     "Okay Gohan I'm ready" Gohan heard Videl say as he turned around to face her and his jaw promptly fell open. "Wow Videl. You are the most beautiful girl I have ever seen in my life. You look like a dream right now and I'm afraid that if I look away you'll disappear." Gohan stated as her looked her over. "You look great with your hair down and I don't think another girl could look that good in a dress if they tried." Gohan saw Videl blush lightly. "Gohan you really know how to flatter a girl. You don't look half bad yourself." she replied and walked over to him and grabbed one of his hands with both of hers. "I got you something. I saw it in a store a little while back and thought that it belonged on you. I hope you like it." said Gohan as he pulled out the velvet case that the necklace came in and handed it to her. He watched as she opened it and gasped. "Oh Gohan it's beautiful!" she exclaimed as she held up the necklace. She then opened the silver heart and saw the picture. " This is the greatest gift anyone has ever gotten me." she stated as Gohan took the necklace from her and placed it around her neck. When he was done, she wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him in for a passionate kiss. After awhile, they heard a click and turned to see Chi-Chi with her trusty camera again. "Got you again." she simply stated as she walked away with a grin on her face.

     Videl grabbed Gohan's hand again and they walked outside where she saw Gohan looking for something in his pockets. She then saw him pull a capsule out. "Aww why aren't we flying tonight?" she asked, disappointment obvious is her voice. "Because the wind would mess up your hair and your dress. You look too good right now to be flying." Gohan replied before throwing the capsule on the ground and heard the loud boom that goes with the capsules. When the dust had settled, she saw a shiny new sports car. "Wow where'd you get that?" she asked "Bulma gave me this one a couple days ago in case I ever needed it. I guess I better thank her later..." he replied with a grin. They both then climbed into the car and studied the finer points of the nice looking car, including a leather interior, a six speaker stereo system with a cd player, and power locks and windows. "So Videl, what music do you want to listen to?" Gohan asked as he started up the car. "What cd's do we have in here?" she asked. "Well let's check. We got Disturbed, Blink 182, P.O.D., and 311's live album. Videl quickly replied "Put some 311 in. Their live album is my all time favorite cd. Even the songs that are overplayed sound good in it." "311 is my favorite too." Gohan replied as he slid the cd in and immediately "Down" started playing. Videl just listened to the music as they started moving.

An Hour Later

     Gohan looked across at his gorgeous date as she finished up her food. Gohan had gotten a normal sized meal for a human and quickly appreciated his "snack" before they had left. They had been having a great conversation about the different things that had happened to them during their lives when Videl asked something that Gohan had hoped he could avoid. "So where has your father been? I remember seeing him at the tournament but I haven't seen him since." Videl asked and Gohan winced. "He could only come back from the dead for a day. He is back in Otherworld right now probably training some more. I wish he could be back for good. I miss him so much and it's my fault he can't be here. He is responsible for the world being as peaceful as it was for these past seven years and he never even got to enjoy the benefits of it. He never got to see Goten at all before he died and he didn't get to watch his sons grow up like most fathers do. I can't help but think my mother holds me somewhat responsible for what happened and ever since then she hasn't acted the same. I never thought I'd say it, but I kind of miss her being overprotective of me. Ever since Dad died she seemed to not care what I did really. In fact, her bugging us about grandchildren is the first time she's done anything to pressure me in these seven years. It's like, ever since Goku died, she has looked at me as someone else." Gohan stated as he felt the stinging sensations form behind his eyes while he tried to hold back his tears. He saw Videl slide her chair next to his and immediately felt her arms wrapped around him. "It will be okay Gohan. I'm sure your dad will come back one day. And don't forget you have me now. If you ever feel sad or lonely, remember I will always be here for you. I love you and I will love you forever." Gohan smiled at this and replied "You already know that you have my heart. I will never love another as much as I love you." before bringing Videl in for a kiss. "You know, whenever I'm around you Videl, I can never be sad or upset for very long." "You make me feel the same way Gohan." The couple then got up and left the restaurant.

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