Chapter 02
Too strong for too long (and I can’t be without you baby)
And I’ll be waiting up until you get home (cuz I can’t sleep without you baby)
Anybody who’s ever loved, ya know just what I feel
Too hard to fake it, nothing can replace it
Call the radio if you just can’t be without your baby.” -Mary J Blige.
I walked outside to catch my breath and to look for Trunks. Bulma had came in about 25 minutes ago and she said Trunks would be in shortly. I found him leaning over a fence face turned towards the city as the wind blew his waist long lavender hair back and forth. He appeared to be in deep thought so I thought this would be the perfect chance to get back at him from earlier.
“TRUNKS-SAN.” I yelled as loudly as I could startling the little demi saiyajin half to death.
“Gohan Son don’t do that.” he yelled back at me. “What are you doing out here?”
“I could ask you the same question.” I countered. “Trunks what’s really wrong with you, and don’t lie cause you know I can tell.” I looked at him; he knew I wanted a answer and I could tell that he was thinking of a lie.
He simply replied, “Nothing.”
I really didn’t feel like getting into an argument so I left it at that.
“I….I hope that whatever it is that you can come to tell me whenever your ready.” I said leaving over the fence and smiling at him.
A long silence past before anybody spoke again.
Trunks looked at me I could tell he was hiding something and whatever it was, was clearly tearing him apart. I guess he got frustrated with his hair blowing in his face as he proceeded to put it in a ponytail. I caught his hand. I shook my head, “No leave it…please.” I don’t really know why those words came out my mouth but they did. He stared at me with a confused expression as if trying to read me. I released his hand and he released his hair as it feel onto his face. I brushed the hair away from his eyes. Those captivating cerulean orbs stared at me with such hurt and pain, I wish I could make it go away…..if only he gave me the chance. Where is all this coming from. He’s probably creeped out right now. I can see the headlines now 28 year old man molests a 17 year old minor. I withdraw my hand and look at the ground nervously.
“Ready to go in?” I ask him after another long awkward silence.
He nodes his head yes and I began to walk ahead of him. I notice that he is falling behind so I grab his hand and together we walk back to the party.
As we entered the party I noticed that my father and Vegeta walked in right behind us. They stopped to talk, but I paid them no attention. Trunks was my main focus and making him happy again was my goal. I held his hand tighter as we advanced to the stage.
“Where are we going Gohan-san?” He asked bewilderedly.
“You’ll see.” I said winking at him causing him to blush. Hummm I wonder what that was all about, but I shake it off and turn my focus back to making it to the stage.
I successfully guided Trunks to the stage. Clearing my throat I spoke. “Um excuse me may I have everyone’s attention, please.” I said finally releasing Trunks hand. Trunks looked disappointed, but I ignored it for the time being. Everyone stopped what they were doing and directed their attention towards me. Even my dad and Vegeta stopped their conversation interested in what I had to say. I saw Vegeta mummer something to my father and my father looked at him with his `I don’t get it face.’ I wanted so much to laugh but I kept my composure.
“Please help me welcome Trunks to the stage.” I said turning to Trunks.
Everyone began clapping and cheering.
“Gohan what do you mean, what’s all this for?” Trunks asked bashfully.
“I- I want you to sing.” I said handing Trunks the microphone.
Trunks’ blush deepened. “Okay.” Trunks said nervously.
I hugged Trunks one last time and began to walk off the stage.
“Wait Go-chan where are you going?” Trunks asked running over to me grabbing my arm; catching me before I exited completely.
“It’s ok I’ll be right in front of you.” I said pointing to where I was going to be.
Trunks nodded and released my arm.
Trunks walked back over to the stage and when he saw me he began to sing.
Oceans apart, day after day And I slowly go insane
I hear your voice on the line But it doesn’t stop the pain
If I see you next to never How can we say, forever
Wherever you go, whatever you do I will be right here waiting for you
Whatever it takes or how my heart breaks I will be right here waiting for you
I never noticed before but he has a beautiful voice. It’s so calming and soft. And if I didn’t know any better I would think that he’s singing to-…. No, he can’t be. Gohan I think your diffidently losing it. But still….
I took for granted all the time That I thought would last, somehow
I hear the laughter and I taste the tears
But I can’t get near you now
Oh, can’t you see it baby You’ve got me goin’ crazy
Wherever you go, whatever you do I will be right here waiting for you
Whatever it takes or how my heart breaks I will be right here waiting for you
I wonder how we can survive
This romance But in the end if I’m with you I’ll take the chance
Baby, baby yeah
I’ll be, I’ll be right here waiting on you
Whatever it takes or how my heart breaks I’ll be right here waiting for you
Oh, I love you
Oh, whatever it takes Whatever you do Wherever you go I’m never leavin’ you
I’ll be right here waiting for you
Trunks finished as everyone applauded and cheered encore.
I ran back on the stage and embraced Trunks. “Ya did good kid.” I whispered in his ear. “I never knew you had such a beautiful voice.”
Trunks blushed again. I let him go and Trunks took a bow. Trunks tucked his long lavender hair behind his ears. I looked at him and gave him another smile. I put my arm around his shoulders and we walked off the stage. Videl was at the exit waiting for me.
“Hey that was good.” Videl said with little emotion.
Trunks looked at her in disbelief then all of the sudden began to laugh. I looked at him with a confused expression that made him laugh even harder.
//Hey Gohan say can we go do something later on tonight. You know to celebrate? // Trunks transmitted to me telepathically.
I don’t know why but I panicked. //Ummm….I’m not sure I have to check with Videl// I sent back. Hey I know it wasn’t the brightest idea but hey I was on the spot. He looked so disappointed I wanted so much for him to be happy but now I was messing it up again.
When we reached Videl I let go of Trunks and walked over to her. Again he looked disappointed Videl gave Trunks a smirk and suddenly reached up to me and kissed me viciously.
I could sense something was wrong. I felt Trunks’ power dramatically increase.
//Trunks what’s wrong.// I transferred to Trunks while still kissing Videl.
//Leave me alone Gohan!// Trunks sent back before disappearing.
I broke away from Videl.
“Hey where did your little friend go?” Videl asked not even remotely interested.
“I dunno but I’m about to find out.” I replied walking away from Videl.
“Gohan where are you going…..come back here now.” Videl demanded but I ignored her and continued my pursuit for Trunks
I felt for Trunks ki, but it was no use.
He must be suppressing it. Wait a minute I think I know where he went
I ran outside and took flight into the air. I know exactly where he’ll be.
I made sure not to use to much energy to alert Trunks of my presence. I landed at a cliff that extended outwards into the stars themselves, and on the edge was the long lavender haired beauty sitting in the rays of the moonlight. His creamy soft tan skin glowing as his long waist length lavender hair swayed in the breeze. What the hell is wrong with me? Images of Trunks infiltrated my thoughts and paraded dirty hentai images of what I could do to the demi god if given the chance. I’m getting married. So why do I feel like this towards a kid? These feelings are inappropriate. I momentarily pushed those images out of my head. I took a step forward alerting Trunks of my presence. Trunks turned around his eyes red and swollen suggested that he had been crying.
“What do you want Son Gohan?” Trunks asked.
I looked at him surprisingly, “What’s with the whole name?”
“Is there something you want?” Trunks asked obviously annoyed by me.
“Look Trunks whatever is bothering you its obviously has something to do with me.” I say. “So there’s really no point in telling me that its nothing because that bull and you know it.”
I surprised myself with that last line, apparently Trunks was surprised as he didn’t speak for a while. I walked over and sat on the cliff with him letting my feet dangle over the edge. He responded by pulling his feet to his chest hugging them tightly. Finally he spoke, “Gohan you are right….it does has something to do with you but I-I just…cant tell you right now….I’m not ready….” he finished trailing off towards the end. I smile again at him friendly, but he looks the other way. What is really wrong with him. I mean we used to tell each other everything. Suddenly he crawls towards me and sits in my lap. I look at him surprisingly, and hope I can keep myself under control. He stares into my eyes and I stare back at him. His eyes are so beautiful everything about him is beautiful. He looks so innocent. He closes his eyes and move closer to me purring into my shirt. I silently wrap my arms around him and hold on to him dearly. Even if I’m just holding him something about his seems familiar and natural. I can hear his breath returning to normal as he falls into a deep sleep in my arms. I hold him a bit longer, before laying back and falling asleep with him on top of me in my embrace.
