Liaisons

Liaisons

Conundrum

A few weeks later…..

"Pan today's the day- our last day… Prom is tomorrow and you have yet to find a dress," Shouted Marron!

Pan was already regretting doing this prom thing. She had already gone shopping with her mom, her new friends, and now, now she had to entrust the shop masters: Bra and Marron.

Marron carried her check list, all the things that Pan could choose from. Short sleeve, sleeveless…. Long, short, cuffed, red, black….heels, flats….

Pan was grateful for one thing…they would only look at what she liked… and to ensure a relaxed atmosphere, Bra had closed two dress shops for two very private viewings… thankfully, they were too expensive for most kids to shop at for a prom… and hopefully, this would be a no brainier…

Unfortunately, as much as she hated shopping, she hated the annoying thing that Marron did, when concentrating…. She sang old songs….

When they arrived at the first stop: Le Vie En Rose boutique, Marron was singing, Do you know the way to San Jose?

And the mood changed and all three girls chimed in singing the old song.

"Oh my God Pan is that you?"

Pan turned away from the door to the Le Vie En Rose. There was Jodi and Lexi, two girls she had made good with recently. However, these were not just two normal school peers, they were well to do and that was not so well to do for Pan….

Thankfully, for now, Bra and Marron only smiled politely.

Pan exclaimed in her head about how posh all of these girls seemed to her, and she felt an old familiar twitch of annoyance….

'I didn't know you knew Bra Briefs," accused Jodi.

Alexis (Lexi) looked in awed, but did not add to the conversation.

Pan could feel Bra's Ki jump, as she recognized the wannabes….

"Oh but I do- Gosh like forever, we are terribly close." Pan winked at Bra… her anger had resolved into a ploy.

Marron, being use to this situation before seemed to ignore all of the girls, singing her silly song in her head… hoping that Pan or Bra would excuse them from the fan girls….

"So Panny who are your friends?" Bra asked super sweetly….

But before anyone could answer Jodi and Lexi started whispering excitedly to each other…

Pan could deduce that the girls figured out who Marron was…

"Yeah so, Marron Chestnut, Bra Briefs, meet Jodi Chen and Alexis Davenport" Pan finished introductions….

"Davenport? As in Oil?" asked of Bra.

The other girl only nodded, too in disbelief that they were seeing the two best friends of Bra Briefs…. Pan had been the allusive one that no one could ever photograph completely…. She was that Girl….

"I believe, I have met your uncle" Bra said in a dismissive way.

Noting that Alexis was not as important as her uncle could be. Lexi was just surprised to be singled out by the Heiress.

"Well girls I would love to chat but we have a date with a dress." Bra said reflecting back to the door of the shop.

"Uh, there closed, some private showing." Jodi conjured trying not to be forgotten.

Bra smiled a smile one gave to a child, an indulgence. "I know."

This time the dismissal was not so subtle. Jodi actually blanched at the closure, but Lexi was unaffected, she was too in awe of the group.

Bra walked into the store followed by Marron. Pan trailed behind after saying her goodbyes to the two girls.

The two walked off engrossed in the conversation. Wondering why Pan never let them know who she was…. Well they would have let her into their little group ages ago….


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As the door of the shop closed, Pan forgot about the two, and concentrated on Bra's manic shopping habits…

"Bra it's just a prom." Pan reminded her.

They gave her a death glare... "Just a prom indeed." Marron chuckled

This irked Pan, "I wont even be wearing that long!"

Bra gave Pan a slating look, "you will be wearing it long enough!"

"Maybe for just one dance." Replied Pan with a devious look in her eye. There was at least some way to diffuse Bra's annoying behavior in finding a dress.

Marron looked back over to see that Bra had become red with anger… she could tell Pan was baiting them … and though Bra was angry over the non use of a good dress, she didn't waste anger on Pan… she rebounded nicely..

'Your serious Pan aren't you?" Bra asked.

What surprised them all was Pan's confession, 'Very…. Tomorrow bye bye sweet Pan and good riddance--- ah it's about time!"

Marron nearly sputtered her shock," But… Pan – who?

Bra's tongue was filing her mouth- chocking her reply…

"Why with my date.' She replied as though they were speaking of the weather…. "Whom else but Ryan."

Marron had to say something, however she was not thinking going on without checking, "But Trunks…, you just can't!"

Her eyes squinted and all the fury could be felt …… "What does that have to do with it?" asked Pan. "He had his chance- why does it matter now… he never wanted me not really…"

The last statement was almost a whisper as Pan tried to maintain her cool and not lose it there …. She wanted to bark, scream, and cry at once… defending her decisions.

Bra had heard enough, "that's not true Pan and you know it!"

The voice shook the buildings windows and Marron covered her ears... Bra could bring the house down if she dared.

"Jeez, calm down Bra," Pan began, realizing that not only had Bra's voice had risen but so had her Ki…. And a part of her was somewhat happy that at least they weren't talking about dresses…

More quietly Bra began, "That's not true – he did want you- it just wasn't the right time." Bra urged feverently.

Pan couldn't stop the flow of words…. This had been too traumatic for her, "Bra there was plenty of time- he stopped- its too late and too bad. I won't wait forever for him to see me more than a kid. I'm not blind Bra- yeah we were close but he treated me like a kid... a kid he shouldn't have touched."

"Pan," Bra said in a claming voice… She had guessed it all right, Poor dumb Trunks…… Maybe he deserved this hurt… however, she thought it might not be a total loss…this little bit on info could go a long way to work in her favor for Pan…

"Pan" Bra said again and then continued, "So tell us about what kind of plans you have for your evening, if you're not planning on wearing your dress that long… I mean where do you plan on going after the dance?"

The change of direction that Bra had taken gave Marron a case of mental whiplash, as the conversation had flipped from one of agitation to one of calculation.

Pan was taken back by her questioning, "I ... don't know… he doesn't even know … we haven't really made any plans… I just well- um…"

Her sentences flat lined after that much not knowing how to explain to Bra or Marron that it was her idea and that she was just sprouting her desires more than giving any thought to definite plans….

"So..." Began Bra, "you were just going to let what happens happen, I suppose… That could work but this is such an important step Panny … You must be prepared."

"Yeah…" Pan replied half hearted.

"That's not good." Bra reprimanded her gently, not approving of Pan's lack of planning.

Bra tapped her glossy manicured finger against her lip, (a Very Bulma esque tell) she was looking as though she was putting a lot of thought behind her advice, "Pan girl let me tell you…Surprise and Romance- you want this special right?"

As Marron watched the interplay, she felt as though she had stepped off the carousal they had been spinning on. Bra was about to adventure into some uncharted waters…. Encouraging Pan was one thing… helping Pan seduce someone who was not Trunks … quite another distinction perhaps death for them all… But like any train wreck she just couldn't help but to see where this would all lead them…..

Bra continued her planning, "So maybe you guys need to get a hotel room….I cant you have to be older than 18… but Marron can…"

At the mention of her name Marron looked up again from her musing to pay closer attention to Bra's unlikely conversation... whilst Pan took it all in stride now; as she was very use to Bra's planning skills….

Bra didn't frown, she didn't mar her perfect face, but one got the feeling she was in deep concentration… while both of the girls only watched in amazing wonder of what she would say next...

"Well now we need some sexy lingerie….."

"Uh, Bra don't get ahead of yourself..." warned Pan

"Yeah Bra." Marron second

"Don't be silly…worse comes to worse Panny if you don't go through with this you just call us up for a girls night…. But you still need something to wear when you're not wearing this dress."

Bra picked out a dress that Pan had yet to try on… in an amazing fashion through singing and talks of seduction … Bra had still managed to pick out a dress … one that seemed to fit Pan physically and psychology.

Pan smiled, a real smile at the dress, but continued the previous conversation, "A girl's night if he bails?"

"Sounds great Bra especially he doesn't go for it, you go ahead and set it up guys….but don't be surprised if it will be just us girls…."

But Marron had some input, "Or unless you chicken out Pan … just call us and we will be here. But Pan this is so much safer…. We would know where you were so can be there in a moment incase things go really wrong…..though I have to say I don't really agree with this"

"Oh shut up Marron- Pan's a big girl, well women. Plus she is a Saiyian"

As if that explained all……………………..


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Bra timed her conversation perfectly….

Trunks was alone in his room, his door ajar and Bra's wide open...

"Yeah Maroon its all set up…."

"Uh Bra I know I was there" said Marron on the other end of the line….

Bra continued her conversation as though no one could be listening to her….

"Can you believe it? Our little Panny!" Bra squealed

"Our Panny?" questioned Marron, "what are you talking about?"

Bra forwent answering Marron's annoying comment and continued her one sided perfect conversation

"And Ryan! I just can't believe Pan is going to do it!"

"Uh, you practically told her to basically." Marron tried to remind the girl.

"I hope she doesn't hurt him" Bra sighed out….

Marron agree, "Yeah me to … But I'm thinking Bra we will probably just be spending a night with Pan…."

Bra thought to herself, not if this works…..

Bra closed her door as though the conversation was too private… but no before she saw a flash of lavender close to the crack of his own door….

She smirked….


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In Trunks room

Pan's going to do it? He thought to himself. Do what he questioned. I hope she doesn't hurt him… he could hear his sister repeat these words…

"Him" Trunks snorted….Pan would most likely hurt anyone human…

Do It? Do it? PROM!

"Kuso! No, no, no, no way was that going to happen….Fuck that!" He yelled.

It was Pride again. This was a blow to his heritage. Saiyians chose specifically….

Although Trunks himself had not always chose that way... he was of course a man. He had more than just physical needs sometimes he had to use sex as a means to achieve something.

Ugh, he thought. He hadn't needed to do that since returning from the Blackstar dragon ball search….

It was anger. How dare she just give that up? She was only 18 for fucking sake. Pan was supposed to stay pure until she mated…. Period.

Why else didn't he HAVE her!

Damn It was wrong… no godamn human was going to take advantage of a willing or non willing Pan. No way!

Trunks was thinking all of these random thoughts as he flew to Gohan's house…. Trunks and her father would put a stop to this…..

'What can I do for you Trunks?" Gohan asked the flustered Prince.

"Gohan I need to talk to you about Pan."

Gohan had been reading his favorite book, when he recognized the oncoming Ki of Trunks… he opened the door to a very frustrated looking Trunks... Gohan leaned against the door jam to hear Trunks out….

Trunks did not disappoint Gohan…. This was going to be good….

"What about Pan? She isn't here Trunks."

"Um well you see – I overheard something that has me disturbed…."

Gohan only raised his brow at this….

"I thought that you should know…."

Trunks walked a thin line here…. He had no idea how to tell Gohan …

Gohan was proving to be curios enough, Trunks began to bluster.

"Look Gohan, I just got to be straight….. I overheard Bra- well she was discussing Pan's prom…. And I think that Ryan, Pan's date is planning something with Pan."

Geesh he said it. Relief flooded him.

"Wow, well I hope Pan enjoys the surprise, I won't tell her!" Gohan said cheerfully.

At this Trunks began pulling at his lavender hair…. A sure sign of frustration if Gohan had ever seen

"No! Not something good- he and she are …Uh! You know Gohan, Prom night? Come on Gohan!"

Gohan did see too bad Trunks couldn't. Well little Pan had plans…. He would just have to keep her in his radar tonight. Gohan thought to himself. But said to Trunks, "Now Trunks I can understand your concern and I appreciate it. Videl and I both." (He corrected) "And well if Pan was up to par and feeling herself lately, then she would appreciate your concern… But girls at this age- you know how they can think- Oh Man!" Gohan began to laugh at this, "Saiyian hormones…"

"But but Gohan – what are you going to do?" Trunks nearly shouted to him.

Gohan rubbed his chin with his hand and gave a look of serious thought. then raised his finger as an idea hit him…." Do? Well yes keep her in my radar tonight" (though he only repeated what he intended to do, giving it no thought at all. "Hopefully, she will be smart. She is strong too… no worries really there….No one could hurt her in a physical way" (no human that is). "I'll be right here for her I won't force her to stay home if that's what your thingking… This is her night!"

"Why not? Keep her home… lock her up! You can't be serious about letting this happen! Don't you care about her innocence?" Trunks brazenly asked swatting away his own feelings about taking advantage of Pan.

But Gohan got very close to Trunks face, "Of course I do, more than you know."

Trunks didn't know how to take that- "she is your daughter- but I am going to follow her not just keep her in my radar!" Trunks growled the last to Gohan.

Gohan contemplated the stern and concerned stance that Trunks was taking and he tried not to laugh. However, despite Trunks fears, Gohan was not going to take this night away from his daughter…. Pan was going to prom and he was not going to steal Pans thunder…. And by some weird twist of fate, As Dende could see…. Neither would Trunks….

The two, Trunks and Pan would be intertwined either happily or angrily depending on each others mood…. Trunks had thrown down the gauntlet.

"Trunks you should do what you feel you must- but don't forget – Pan wants to go to this- and for once she is accepted- as a young woman. It's her prom her time…. Let her have her dance- But you must do as you can… Go go and keep her safe. I trust you- But remember whatever Pan does – I want her happy- you should too."


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When Trunks was alone, he thought of how that conversation with Gohan had not gone over like he thought it should have. "What the hell is wrong with everyone?" He began to think that he still was in the wrong time line…..


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When Trunks left, Gohan finally started to laugh. He knew he had duped Trunk.... But at least he got a feel for Trunks, Trunks cared about Pan. Though she was younger than he had hoped- things were going to be okay, unless he hurt her in some way…. Then Gohan would do what any Saiyian father would do….. Beat Trunks to a bloody pulp….


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"You look like Pat Bennatar!" squealed Marron.

"No she doesn't… Pans eyes are bigger and not as round… and she doesn't have that punker look." Bra reflected

"She looks like Chichi with short hair." Marron reevaluated her idea.

Another voice from the door way offered another thought, "She looks like Pan."

The three girls turned to see Videl appraising her daughter and her friends.

At that comment Pans eyes finally had shown some emotion. Her scowl turned into a smirk and she was happy.

And she did look good in the red halter dress. It was form fitting and accentuated her with sweetheart bust. It was going to be a great night.

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