I Want You To Need Me
Chapter 5


I wasn't going to change it into a U/P! Honest! Although, I am becoming a fan. For you people who didn't quite get it; Pan was flirting with Uub to make Trunks jealous. ^^ This is strictly G/M, U/B, T/P-- in order of importance (^^;). Listen; Uub loves Bra, Bra loves Goten, Goten loves Marron, Marron loves Trunks, Trunks loves Pan, and Pan (of course) loves Trunks. ... now who loves Uub? o.O;

***

Chi Chi stirred the contents of the pot with a wooden spoon, humming to herself. She looked at the pot which had much more than she intended to cook, and smiled to herself; not necessarily a happy smile, but more of a distant one. She didn't need to cook as much, with Goku and Gohan gone but she still wasn't used to it. I hope Goten can eat this all... she thought, then giggled. Of course, Goten could eat anything! Although it was sometimes a bad habit. Just like his father.. Chi Chi thought fondly.

Goten was sitting at the table, waiting for his lunch. His hunger had finally won over his heart; although he didn't feel like eating, his saiyan instinct and body urged him to. At that moment, his stomach made a rather loud noise. Chi Chi chuckled, "Lunch is ready Goten." She set bowlfuls and bowlfuls of food in front of him and sank down into her chair.

Chi Chi watched her son wolfing down each bowl in a matter of seconds, a relieved look on her face. She had come back last night, only to find the dinner she had prepared for Goten untouched. She found Goten tossing and turning among the sheets on his bed, mumbling incoherent words. Chi Chi only kissed her son's forehead before walking away. She had learned not to interfere with her childrens' personal lives when Gohan had gotten married to Videl. She sighed. I'm getting old.. Shaking her head, she spoke up, "Are you going to Marron's today?"

Goten froze. He looked up at his mother and swallowed, "Umm.. not today 'kaasan.. I'm going to visit Uub." He resumed his eating, hoping his mother wouldn't notice the tone of unenthusiasm in his voice. He usually spent all his time with Trunks or Marron; most often the latter. Of course, there was a reason for that...

"It's so nice of you to help out with the village Goten. Do you want me to pack some food?"

Goten shook his head. He got up and walked to the door, leaving his unfinished lunch behind. He grabbed his jacket and opened the door. He flashed a half-smile at his mom, "Don't worry about me 'kaasan!" and took off, leaving the door open.

Chi Chi raised an eyebrow, looking at Goten's unfinished meal. Goten never left a meal unfinished. Maybe he was sick... Shaking her head, she started to clean the table.

"Busy?"

Chi Chi looked up immediately, half-wondering if she imagined it. The voice sounded familiar...

Her breath caught in her throat, not believing what her eyes saw. Her husband was standing at the door, dressed in his regular gi and his goofy Son-smile.

Goku stepped inside the house, still smiling. "I missed you Chi Chi, it was a good thi--"

"You.. y-you're not Goku-- you're not my husband.." Chi Chi ground out hoarsely. This had to be some sort of joke Kami was playing on her; Goku was gone. For good. She had learned that long ago.

He frowned, suddenly becoming serious. "It's no joke Chi Chi, it's for real." He had heard her thoughts through their bond. Although it was very faint and weak because of Goku's long absence, it was still there. He felt her immense confusion and longing and gasped softly.

Chi Chi shook her head. "You can't be here... you're dead.. you can't be.." Unwilling tears started to fall, tears she had held back for too long..

Goku took his wife in his arms, holding her in his strong embrace. "I'm here for you Chi Chi.. I love you.." he spoke quietly. He regretted not ever saying those words before, when he had the chance.

Chi Chi looked up and gave a halfhearted smile, "Now I know you're not my husband. Goku would never say such things.." A sharp pang of regret shot throughout her, though not her own. She looked up. Goku..?

"Chi Chi.." Goku's voice held an emotion that he himself barely acknowledged; grief. Goku held her chin with his hand and forced her to look at him. Her bewildered eyes searched his, almost demanding an explanation. He smiled to himself, Chi Chi was still beautiful, if not even more so. Her long, ebony-colored hair, hiding only a few gray ones, framed her face perfectly giving her the image of a woman still in her 20's.

He brushed her tears away, taking a silent vow in the process; promising himself that he would never leave his wife again, no matter what the cost. Without really knowing what he was doing, Goku kissed her. He kissed her like a husband would kiss his wife, like he always should have done. Soulmate to soulmate, his lips met hers for one moment before they pulled away.

"Goku.." Chi Chi breathed, dazed. Her cheeks were flushed and her lips parted. A question formed in her mind, but before she could ask Goku answered it for her.

"I don't know how long I can stay Chi Chi, I don't even know how I got here-- I thought it was a dream.."

A dream? She bit her lip. She had many dreams about Goku, but none of them this.. real. It couldn't be a dream, it couldn't be... She needed Goku so much... Not knowing what else to do, Chi Chi wrapped her arms around his neck and leaned forward to kiss him. Both Goku and Chi Chi smiled to themselves, happy to be together, truly together.

***

Goten barely flew a few miles away from home before noticing another ki was with his mother. A really big ki. Almost foreign. He panicked. "'kaasan!!!"

He was at their front door in less than a second. "'kaasan are you o--" he froze, mid-sentence. Right in front of him, his mother and father were making out like teenagers! He stood there for a moment before realizing he wouldn't be getting an answer anytime soon. He blushed and closed the door. He wouldn't ask any questions; he had seen way too many weird things in his life. Hopefully his mom would tell him what their supposedly "deceased" father was doing on earth, in their kitchen, looking quite alive.

But one thought ran through his mind automatically. Must tell Trunks. Force of habit, perhaps. Or maybe the shock of seeing his father made him forget what happened the other day but in no time at all, he flew off in the direction of Capsule Corporation.

***

Pan blinked. Did it work? Did Trunks notice her? Of course, he did-- why else would he want to talk to you alone?

Her heart pounded in her chest furiously and she tried her hardest not to blush when Trunks approached her.

"Pan, I need a favor.." Trunks said, no trace of nervousness on his features.

"Yes..?"

"You have to promise me you'll do it.." he purred in her ear.

If Pan wasn't blushing, she sure as hell was now. A million questions were running through her head; why was he doing this, to humiliate her? when did he get so close? Mmm.. he smelled good... and felt warm.. Pan closed her eyes for a moment, feeling so good...

Trunks grinned. So far, so good. He sensed that Pan's pulse had quickened and her cheeks might as well have been painted red and there would be no difference. He leaned even closer to Pan. His voice no more than a soft whisper, "Take me to the party."

Pan's brow knit in confusion. Take him to the party..? Her first instinct was to scream out yes and kiss him, but she thought for a moment. Was Trunks.. taking advantage of her? Making fun of her? He probably knew she liked him, he probably didn't care either.. Then why is he asking you-- she silenced the voice in her head abruptly. If he really wanted her, he would prove it. Turning her attention on the lavender-haired man before her, she replied in an icy tone.

"Why should I take you to the party? Shouldn't it be vice-versa?"

Trunks' face showed no emotion other than slight amusement, although he was a little surprised at how quickly Pan changed attitudes.

"I just figured, since you're the more masculine one.." he replied coolly, both a tease and a challenge evident in his voice.

Pan growled. Bastard. she thought. Pan had the familiar urge to punch Trunks in the gut and tell him to get a life, but she wouldn't. She would get her point across this time. Trunks never took anything seriously, so she would do the same. She tossed a thick lock of her hair over her shoulder and smiled at Trunks.

Trunks raised an eyebrow. There was nothing good behind that smile.

"Well Trunks.." she said slowly, her words glazed with sugar. Pan reached up behind Trunks, getting a fistful of his silky lavender hair and pulled his head back, not a trace of gentleness in the action. Trunks winced visibly and was about to voice his complaints, but found he couldn't. With her other hand, Pan pushed Trunks against the tree and wasting no time, pressed her lips against his.

Trunks' eyes widened as his whole body tensed. Of course, he'd been kissed before. Although he was often the kisser, not the one to be kissed. But Pan... His senses barely acknowledged the slight tingle on his lips as Pan pulled away, smirking.

Pan leaned forward to whisper something into Trunks' ear. "I'll think about it." And suddenly, she wasn't there anymore.

He stumbled forward, dazed. Where did she go? Of course, logic soon kicked in and he reminded himself she probably went to catch up with the others. He shook his head. He totally lost his cool-- that wasn't the way it was supposed to happen! Although.. he touched his lips lightly and smiled. Pan wasn't a little brat after all.

"Trunks!"

The voice snapped him back to reality, where he found his best friend in front of him.

"Goten?" His eyes were confused and his cheeks were flushed. "What's wrong?"

"My dad.. he's here!"

Trunks raised an eyebrow. "What do you mea--"

"Just... just scan the ki near my house!"

Trunks did so, and when he did, he gasped. "Goku's here..?"

Goten nodded, but he was still blushing. "He was... busy so I didn't get to ask how or why..."

Trunks raised an eyebrow again. "Busy?"

His cheeks, if possible, turned even redder. "Don't ask."

Trunks shook his head and shrugged. "Whatever. You want to come with me, Marron, Pan, Bra and Uub to the mall?"

Goten coughed at the mention of Marron, but looked up in surprise when Trunks said Uub. "Uub? ... but why?"

"He wanted to spar with otuusan, but he's coming with us instead. I think he's interested in Bra."

Trunks and Goten both grinned. "Nahhhh."

***

Marron looked up as Pan landed right next to Uub.

"So what'd my brother say to you..?" Bra questioned, before making a wild right turn and yelling at the taxi driver across the street.

Uub raised an eyebrow.

Marron was quiet.

Pan was also quiet.

Bra raised an eyebrow. "O.. kay.." she shook her head. I'll never understand them..

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@_@ Man.. I don't know how, but I managed to squeeze some G/CC in there. I hope Pan wasn't too OOC in there-- I tried my best. ^^; As for the whole Uub/Buu thing, I know-I know! How could I not? But it's true! Official sources say it all! He has a family! *sweatdrop* and they're not fat pink aliens! Well.. review peoples! I need 'em


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