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" COULD YOU LOVE ME ? "Written By: Debs-dragon
Disclaimer: I don't own so you don't sue. Chapter 18
"Promise me you will send a post card." said Trunks. "I'll write every day." she said. She hugged Trunks closer & sighed. "I really don't want to go you know." "I don't want you to go, but unfortunately its out
of our hands." he replied. The announcement they had been dreading came over the PA system. Juuhachigou turned to Marron "Thats our call." she said. Juu & Krillin said their goodbyes to Bulma & Bra. Marron wrapped her arms around Trunks and kissed him long and hard. She wanted to burn his lips to hers, to carry the taste of him, the smell of him with her. Trunks returned the kiss with a passion of his own. His heart was breaking but he wouldnt let her see his pain. He hugged her close. "You had better get going." he said softly. "See you soon then." she replied. "Enjoy yourself." He held on to her hand until the last possible moment. "I'll miss you." she said. "I'll miss you too." he whispered. and then she was gone. "Come on guys, lets go home." said Bulma. They went back to the parking lot and got into the car. Trunks was locked in his own little world. She had only been gone not even 20 minutes and already there was this gaping hole in his heart.. He was missing her so much that he hurt. Bra did her best to cheer her brother up but nothing worked. In the end she left him to his thoughts. They pulled into the Capsule Corp, Bulma got out & headed for her lab, Trunks went sadly to his room & Bra followed him. "It wont be that long and she will be back." said Bra. "Look Bra, if you don't mind I'd rather be left alone." he said sadly. Bra looked at him. "Okay. I understand." she walked up to him and gave him a hug. "Try not to worry about it too much." and turning, she left the room. Trunks took his jacket off and lay back on the bed. He folded his arms behind his head and stared at the ceiling. Marron, strapped into her seat in the 'plane stared out the window and tried desperately to keep the tears in check. She hadn't cried at the airport, she hadn't wanted to upset Trunks. Now he was gone it was a different story. Her heart felt like a lump of lead in her chest. It pained her to breathe. She caressed the locket around her neck. She hadn't opened it to look at Trunk's photo for fear of breaking down. She swallowed hard trying to shift the lump in her throat. Juuhachigou watched her daughter carefully. She could feel for her. Young love was never the easiest of things to handle at the best of times. Even though Marron would never believe her Juu had gone through the same feelings with Krillin. She put her head back against the seat & sighed. Poor Marron, these next few days were certainly going to be tough on her. Marron continued to stare out the window, a tear finally managed to escape and slid silently down her cheek. * 3 days Later * Bulma was beginning to get worried about Trunks. He spent all his time locked away in his room. He only came out for meals and then all he did was push the food around on his plate before leaving it untouched. Bra was also worried and had Goten come over in an attempt to cheer Trunks up.. Goten went up to Trunk's room, he knocked on the door & waited. Nothing. He knocked again. Still nothing. "Hey Trunks. Come on buddy, open up, its me, Goten." he called. Still nothing . Goten opened the door & went in. Trunks lay on the bed staring at the ceiling. Goten walked over and sat on the edge of the bed. Trunk's eyes flickered as he became aware of Goten's presence. "Hey Trunks, come on mate, snap out of it." said Goten softly. Trunks sighed. "I wish I could." He whispered. "She will be back soon, its not as if she's gone forever." said Goten. "Yeah, I know. But it still doesn't ease the pain." said Trunks. "How about we go down town and shoot a few games of pool? Maybe have a drink or two?" said Goten. Trunks looked up, "Thanks but I'm not what you would call great company at the moment." said Trunks. "If it helps I'll wear my antlers and even let you win a game." said Goten scratching the back of his head. Trunks laughed "Dream on mate, You beat me! Hah!!." "Now thats more like the Trunks I know." said Goten. "So, we on for a game?" "As much as it would delight me to thrash you Goten, I'm sorry but I'm just not in the mood right now." sighed Trunks. "Boy you sure have been bitten by the love bug haven't you?" Goten gave Trunks a punch, "Come on mate, seriously, your beginning to worry everyone. You can't stay in here and pine away for the next few days, you have to eat you know." Trunks sat up. "I know but I just don't have any appetite, I don't want to do anything but be with her. I'm sorry man, I just want to be left alone." Trunks lay back down on the bed and began to gaze at the ceiling again. He took on that inner withdrawn look and Goten knew he wouldn't get anymore out of his mate. He patted Trunks on the shoulder. "I understand mate." he said and getting up he left the room. He went back downstairs to where Bra was waiting in the kitchen. She put her hands on her hips and looked at him questioningly.. "Well?" she asked. Goten shook his head. "I'm afraid there's no hope for the patient. He has a bad case of love sickness." said Goten seriously . Bra folded her arms "I was afraid of this." she said. Goten sat down & helped himself to an apple from the dish of fruit on the table. Bra moved around and came up behind Goten, she dropped her arms over Gotens shoulders and whispered in his ear. "Goten, I'm getting really worried about him. He's pining away up there." Goten finished his apple & studied the core. "I'm afraid theres nothing we can do Bra. He has to snap out of it in his own time." Bra gave Goten a quick hug. "Thanks for trying Goten." she said. She gave him a kiss on the cheek. "Yeah well, I just wish I could have been more help.
I want the old Trunks back just as much as the rest of you." sighed
Goten. The place was lovely. An island paradise. Blue waters, silver sands, palm trees.... Yet to Marron the chalet they were calling home may as well have had bars on the windows. Juu & Krillin tried everything to get her to enjoy herself. They took her swimming, snorkelling & water skiing. They went to the dances that were held each evening but Marron refused to join in. She stayed day after day locked in her own little world. She wouldn't let anyone in and certainly showed no signs of comming out. The only time she showed any spark of life was when she sat down to write to Trunks. Meal times were even worse. She only had a small appetite to begin with but lately that had disappeared to the point where it was non existent. After 4 days Juuhachigou couldn't take it anymore. It was tearing her heart out watching her daughter withdrawing more and more each day. She made a phone call.... to Bulma. They chatted for quite some time and Juuhachigou wasn't at all suprised to hear that Bulma was having the same problems with Trunks. When she hung up Juu felt a bit better. Only 10 more days to go. This holiday was rapidly turning into a nightmare. |
