Dragon Ball/Z/GT Fan Fiction ❯ Windows to the Soul ❯ Teach me how ( Chapter 7 )

Chapter Seven - Teach me how

Pan sat on her balcony ledge in her pajamas. It was pretty late, but she stayed up to watch Trunks. It had been almost a week since their night together and neither mentioned it since, let alone come within two feet of each other. She frowned. Hopefully it had meant more to him than a one time fling. Why did he have to be so timid around her?

She pushed that thought away and directed her site to Trunks. He was on the lawn, not too far away. His hair was it's natural color and he was dressed only in a pair of loose, blue training slacks and sneakers.

She `ooed' as he transformed into a Super Saiya-jin. It never ceased to amaze her when he powered into Super. She yawned and twiddled a clump of hair around her finger. `I wonder what I would look like with gold, glowing hair?'

She sighed and glanced back at Trunks. Ever since that night she had been sleeping great. She always woke up warm and relaxed for some odd reason. It never used to be like this. She always had trouble sleeping because of nightmares and woke up exhausted and sweaty. Now she had pleasant dreams and awoke feeling refreshed.

Her eyelids felt heavy and she leaned a little too far over the edge… A hand reached up and steadied her. Her eyes popped open and she looked up at Trunks.

His hand was still on her shoulder, "Are you okay? You almost fell off the ledge."

She smiled up at him, "I'm fine, just a little tired."

"Maybe you should get some rest."

"I will, but first…" she reached out and tugged on a clump of his gold hair, "I want you to teach me this."

He rubbed his scalp. "Well it's kind of dangerous and I don't know if your ready."

"Oh I'm ready." She stood on the balcony ledge and stretched. "Just give me a minute."

He floated higher up. "Oh no. Its way past your bedtime. We'll work on it another time."

She pouted and stuck out her bottom lip. "But Trunks-chan! Woah." She teetered and Trunks caught her before she fell. She yawned. "Maybe I should get some sleep." She leaned her head into his shoulder.

Trunks powered down and walked over to her bed. He pulled back the covers and carefully laid her down. He pulled the covers over her and kissed her forehead. "Sweet dreams, Pan-chan."

She sighed and gripped the sheets. Trunks closed the balcony doors and headed towards his room. He glanced at the clock. `Its pretty late, I should get ready for bed.' After a quick shower he pulled on a pair of boxers and padded back into the hallway.

He slowly opened Pan's door and peered inside. She was sound asleep, laying on her side. Her mouth was slightly open and the starlight that filled through the balcony doors accented her features beautifully.

Trunks slipped inside unnoticed and quietly closed the door. He pulled up the covers and slid into the queen sized bed. He leaned over Pan and brushed back a strand of raven hair away from her face. "You really are beautiful." He whispered and settled down next to her. He wrapped his arms around her slim waist and pulled himself to her.

She shifted slightly and sighed. Trunks let out a sigh of relief when she hadn't woken. He hadn't been able to sleep lately without her in his arms. His sapphire eyes slid shut and he inhaled the sweet scent of her hair. `I wish I could tell you how much you mean to me.' He drifted off to sleep not long after.

*****

Pan awoke alone in her bed. There was that warm, familiar presence surrounding her as she stretched her arms above her head. She had the same reoccurring dream last night. In her dream Trunks came to her in the night, declared his love for the sleeping beauty, then fell asleep with her in his arms.

She sighed. It all felt so real. She kicked off the maroon sheets and walked over to the vanity mirror Bulma had given her. She sat on the plush seat and ran a brush through her dark hair.

The girl before her was young and pretty, but her eyes had aged beyond their years. Pan raised a hand to touch her cheek. The girl did the same with the opposite cheek. Both frowned, and looked away.

Pan stood and changed into a loose, blue sweater and tight fitting jeans. She padded down to the kitchen to silence her growling stomach.

*****

After breakfast, Pan walked out to the soft grass outside. She looked around with her hands on each hip. `Where is Trunks?'

Someone tapped her shoulder. Pan spun around. Air. `Oh no, not this again.' The tapping repeated and Pan zipped around. Just as she suspected… absolutely nothing.

She turned and ran straight into a brick wall. Two arms supported her so she wouldn't fall. She glared up at her captor. "Very funny."

He smirked and released her. "Did you sleep well, Panny-chan?"

She raised an eyebrow at the odd nickname. "Yes actually, quite well. What about you, Trunks-kun."

His smirk molded into a smile. "Very well. Today is actually a very special day."

Her eyes brightened, "Your gonna teach me?!"

Trunks looked confused, "Teach you what?"

"To become Super Saiya-jin, baka!!" She screeched.

He snapped his fingers. "Oh yeah, that. I thought we'd take a break today."

Her jaw practically hit the floor. Did he forget about the crazy mechanical people who are out for his blood? "Excuse me? Run that by me again."

He smiled, something he had been doing a lot lately, "You see, I was thinking of asking a girl to spend the day out with me."

`Is he asking me out?' she thought. She lifted an eyebrow, "What do you plan on doing for your date?"

"I was planning on taking this girl on an enormous picnic and a romantic swim under the stars."

By the time he said picnic, he had won her over. She stepped forward. "And afterwards?"

"Hold her till the sun rises and protect her from any harm."

Pan fluttered her eyelashes and gave him her best flirtatious smile. "You know…" She closed the space between them and drew circles on his chest, "You could ditch that bimbo and take me instead."

"Gee, I don't know. She's a pretty good kisser."

"Could I compromise?"

"Maybe."

She slid a hand behind his neck and pulled his lips towards hers. When they parted, she stared dreamily into his eyes. "So what do you say?"

Trunks put an arm around her waist. "She can kiss better than that." He planted a good, long, passionate kiss on her lips, which she happily returned.

Pan licked her lips. "Now can I go?"

"I guess so."

She playfully punched him as he reached into his pocket and pulled out a hoi poi capsule. "And lunch is right here." He dropped the palm sized capsule back into his pocket. "Now…" He held his arm out to her, "Are you ready to go, my lady."

"Can I get my swim suit first?"

"Fine with me."

She smiled and hooked her arm with his. "Then what are we waiting for?"

*****

Trunks looked troubled as he placed his glass back onto the blanket. "I'm sorry you had to go through all that at such a young age. I know it can be hard."

Pan sighed and wiped her tear streaked face. "Its not easy to witness death."

Trunks looked down at the half eaten food on the center of the checkered picnic blanket. Trunks lay on his side, propped up on one elbow. Pan sat across from him, with her legs folded underneath her. "I know how you feel." He said slowly. She looked up. He continued, "I found Gohan dead. That's what pushed me into Super Saiya-jin."

She tried to suppress her tears. "Sadness pushes you over the edge?"

Trunks met her eyes. "And anger."

"I have plenty of that."

"I know."

Pan briefly smiled. "I need to learn how to become Super Saiya-jin."

He nodded. "I know you do. I will teach you, but today is our day off, so sit back and relax."

She leaned back on her palms and smiled. "I'm glad we got to spend some time together."

He crawled over to her side. She instinctively leaned her head to his shoulder. "Would you like to know of my past and hardships?" He asked.

She shook her head. "No need, Bulma already told me everything. What happens now?"

He sighed, "Let's not worry about it now." He stood up and held a hand out to her. "Come on."

She grabbed his offered hand and he pulled her to her feet. "Where to now?" she asked.

"The beach. Like I promised."

She smiled, "Do I get to skinny dip?"

He blushed and turned away. "Um, we should probably get going."

She laughed and he encapsulated their things. "Shall we?"

"We shall."

*****

"Are you ever going to get into the water?" Pan screamed from her spot in the ocean.

Trunks sat on the shore fully clothed. "Not until you stripped like you promised." He murmured softly.

"I did not promise anything!"

Trunks' cheeks turned crimson and he looked up at her. "You heard that?!"

She smirked and crossed her arms over her black bathing suit. "Of course. I am part Saiya-jin, remember? That means my senses are just as strong as yours are."

"Oh yeah."

"Now get in the water!"

"Yes ma'am." He stripped to his swimming trunks and joined her in the water.