Boy Meets Girls
Chapter 5: The Hopeless Couple
Part One
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A new day in Trunks' new lifestyle was about to start as he got out of 
bed, it was school day (not that it made him any happier though). The 
clock marked 7:30 AM as he began to take his breakfast, he turned on 
the radio while he ate. Nothing really interesting was said at the news 
broadcast this morning besides the usual report about the Sailor Senshi 
and their recent fights. Trunks smiled as the reporter began making 
observations about the Senshi. So far he managed to keep his identity 
in secret, he really didn't want everyone in town to know he didn't 
came from this planet (or reality for that matter!), not that he 
wouldn't be able to handle it, but most of all because he started to 
like the fact of hiding his abilities from the rest. This was after all 
quite a peaceful city compared to the place he came from, of course 
there were monsters now and then, but they weren't such a big threat to 
the people, unlike #17 and #18. If he revealed his powers to the public 
just like that, he might cause a lot of chaos, and he really didn't 
want that, after all there were nice people in this place like Usagi, 
Amy, Rei, Minako and especially Makoto who shouldn't get involved in 
such a mess. Therefore, acting *normal* was not only a choice but an 
obligation as well.
7:50 AM, Trunks calmly finished breakfast and got dressed. A few 
moments later he steeped out of his house wearing his school uniform 
and consulted his wrist watch, 7:54 with 39 seconds. Trunks started 
stretching to kill some time, then he consulted his watch once again, 
he took a running stance still looking at the time. 5... 4... 3... 2... 
1... GO!!!

Trunks ran down to Tokyo leaving a usual smoke cloud behind him. Even 
though he didn't want to attract any attention by doing something 
unusual (such as now!), by running this fast no one could see him, 
even less identify him. For the last week he always did this. Wake up 
at 7:30, leave to school at 7:55, it was really a good workout, if he 
ran fast enough and avoided the countless obstacles such as cars, 
people, traffic lights and stuff like that, he would be on time for 
school, otherwise, he would have to stand by the hall, it was kind of 
a personal challenge.
Up ahead he saw Usagi running to school as well, late as usual, Trunks 
slowed down to join her.

"Hi Trunks!" she said while still running "I don't think we're going to 
make it in time!"

"Oh yes we are!" he told her as he grabbed her hand and dashed towards 
school, although he didn't ran as fast as he usually did in order to 
avoid suspicion from Usagi, still, he was running quite fast for a 
normal person. Usagi's feet weren't touching the ground anymore, she 
was being pulled in an "Project A-ko" kinda way. 

"...wwwaAAAAAAAaaaaaa....." was the only thing everybody heard as 
Trunks ran by holding a scared Usagi.

"7:59 sharp!" said Trunks making a sudden stop in front of the school 
gate "We made it!"

"Thanks for the ride." Said Usagi holding her arm in pain.

School day went like most of the other days, Trunks still hated math 
but managed to pretend he was paying attention, soon it would be lunch 
time, he would get some time to recover from math class only to have 
Literature next, which was almost as bad. Trunks glared at the clock 
on top of the teacher's desk, just five more minutes.

"Ring... ring... RING DAM IT!!!!" He said to himself while firmly 
looking at the clock

Five minutes later:



"Finally!!!!" Makoto said while pulling out two lunch boxes and heading 
towards Trunks' class room. She had to hurry, or the other girls would 
beat her to him.

Trunks got up and headed to the yard, on his way out he found Makoto 
holding an extra lunch box.

"Don't tell me you made lunch for me again?" he asked her not very 
surprised

"That's right!" she joyfully replied

"You know you really don't have to go through all that trouble." he 
told her, he actually liked the fact that someone cooked for him, after 
all, Makoto cooked very well, but it made him feel a little 
uncomfortable.

"Too late." she responded "You already told me you liked it, so now 
you have no choice but to eat whatever I make you!" handing over the 
box

"Oh, the cruel torture you're putting me through!" Trunks cynically 
added as he took the box and headed outside with Makoto.

They were both sitting on a bench next to each other, Trunks was 
wolfing down his lunch while Makoto was smiling at him, watching him 
enjoy the food she made.

"Say... Trunks-kun," Makoto started "how about going to a movie after 
school?"

"Sure!" he answered "Although I'm going to study with Amy after school, 
is it okay if I meet you after that?"

"No problem," she said "I have aerobics class later today with Minako, 
I'll be done by 5:00 PM, where should we meet?"


Later, that same day, Trunks was at Amy's place studying. Amy was 
really a tuff tutor, so far she already forced Trunks to make 5 complex 
geometry exercises, 20 different equations and a complete math test. 
Trunks really was over his league, all that training he had back home 
was useless in front of the horrors of MATH.

"Amy, please..." Trunks begged "My head is starting to hurt, I need a 
break!"

"All right then," Amy said as she put the book aside "let's take ten 
minutes before doing some *serious* studding"

"I think I'll need ten weeks..."

"Anyway, do you understand any better the concept of derivative 
functions now?" she asked

"Yeah I think so," he answered "But let's try not to talk about math 
in the next ten minutes, all right?" as he started massaging his head

"Okay!" she stated "Hum... what do you want to talk about instead?" 

"I don't know, anything that isn't related to school should be fine for 
a change!"

"Okay... hum... how are you adapting yourself in Tokyo so far?" she 
brought out 

"I think I'm doing okay so far." Trunks responded "You girls've been 
very nice to me, I really appreciate that you helped me to get around 
in town."

"You're quite welcome," Amy told him "it seems you even managed to make 
new friends along the way, especially Mako-chan."

"Yeah, I guess we both have a lot in common" Trunks declared "She's 
really a sweet girl."

"By the way Trunks" she asked "Are both of you......well......you 
know....."

"What?" he asked not getting the point "Are both of us what?"

"You know, like... boyfriend-girlfriend?"

"Hun???? What ever gave you that idea?" he said very surprise of seeing 
her ask something like that.

"Well... both of you spend a lot of time together..."Amy continued 
"Most people at school think that you have something going on."

[Must be because of the lunch she makes me each day,] Trunks thought 
[I can't believe how words go around in school!] "Well, we're only 
friends," he told her "I think people at school are taking it the wrong 
way, that's all!"

"I see," Ami stated "sorry for making such a stupid question." although 
she knew that Makoto was expecting something more than just friendship.

"Don't be sorry," Trunks said "I think it's just something that needs 
clearing up, that's all."

"You're right." she said, then looked at her watch "Well, ten minutes 
break is over, time to hit the books."

"Already???? "



Meanwhile, on a gym farther away from Amy's house, Makoto and Minako 
were doing some different kind of exercise. They were pumping iron, 
doing some bicycle and other stuff to keep there bodies in top shape 
(which I must admit *are* in top shape).

"So Mako-chan," began Minako while doing some weight lifting "how are 
things going between you and Trunks?"

"Well..." Makoto answered a little disappointed as she stopped doing 
some bicycle "It's going kinda slow."

"You mean he hasn't kissed you yet?" Minako asked "What's wrong with 
him?"

"Nothing!" Makoto replied in Trunks' defense "It's only been two weeks 
since he got here after all, I guess he's just the slow type, that's 
all."

"Yeah I know that," Minako added "but remember he'll only be staying 
here for a month, that's two weeks from today, you might as well hurry 
up before he goes!"

"I know, I know." Makoto admitted "But hey, maybe he won't want to 
leave if I really get him attached to me."

"You really think you can do that?"

"Sure!"

"I'm still not convinced with this guy of yours." Minako stated "What 
is it that makes him so special?"

"Come on," Makoto mockingly declared "You've seen him! What kind of 
question is that?"

"Yeah I know he's really good looking and does have a great  
body," Minako accepted, she started blushing and drooling as her 
imagination took the drivers' seat until she noticed that Makoto was 
staring at her a little concerned " well anyway, surely there's 
more than looks behind all of this! What makes him so special? I never 
thought you liked gloomy guys like him!"

"Well..." Makoto started "I've gotten very close to him recently, he 
had quite an awful childhood but he's really sweet and caring. He seems 
cold all the time, but he's really very sensitive, he just doesn't like 
to show it."

"Looks that there was more than I expected about him!" Minako confessed 
"Do you know how he feels for you?"

"So far he treats me as a great friend, which isn't quite bad, but..." 
she paused "I really hope he could consider seeing me as a girlfriend 
soon."

 "So what are you planning to do to seduce him?"

"Well, we're going to see a movie later today." Makoto answered "Maybe 
I'll get a chance there!"

"A movie?" Minako said "If that's the case why don't you go and see 
Baz Luhrmann's Romeo and Juliet, I've seen it and believe me you'll 
have him all to yourself at the end of the show."

"Are you sure?" Makoto asked "Is it that intense?"

"Trust me on this one!" Minako said confidently "No matter how slow he 
is when it comes to love, that movie is guaranteed to have his lips 
stuck in your mouth for at least half an hour! He can't possibly be 
dense enough as to ignore such an opportunity."

"Well... I wouldn't be so sure." Makoto replied "He never had a 
girlfriend after all, I'm not sure if he knows how to make a pass at a 
girl."

"What???" Minako asked surprised "He *never* had a girlfriend???? 
Ever???? I would have thought that a guy like him would've had at least 
five or six!!"

"I know," Makoto explained "I was surprised also when I asked him, he 
seemed a little embarrassed by the subject, I never though he was one 
of those guy that came right out of the oven untouched, especially 
while being so cute."


At that same time:



"Bless you!" Amy said once more "You've been sneezing a lot lately, are 
you catching a cold?"

"I don't know!" answered Trunks


As time went on, Trunks finished studying with Amy, he still had some 
time before meeting with Makoto, so he decided to run home and get 
change. This school uniform was really uncomfortable, he liked his own 
clothes better. He wasn't a last fashion kind of guy but he really 
became attached to that ridiculously short blue jacket of his and those 
wide pants. He could move more freely in those that in his tight school 
uniform.
Around 5:00 PM he went to look for his friend at the gym. Going out to 
see a movie wasn't something he usually did, but if Mako-chan felt like 
it... why not? 
Trunks' head still hurt after Amy's math special studying session, he 
still couldn't understand how she managed to find it all so 
interesting.
On their way out, Makoto and Minako found Trunks heading calmly towards 
them with his hands in his pockets.

"You're just in time!" Makoto brought out "You even had time to 
change."

"Hi Trunks! Nice seeing you again" Minako added 

"Hey girls!" Trunks responded

"Well I have to go now," Minako said as she headed home "You two have 
a nice evening okay!" she winked at Makoto as she nodded back at her in 
agreement knowing what she meant, Trunks on the other hand wasn't sure 
of what they were winking and nodding about (Isn't it horrible when 
women start communicating in front of you knowing that you're unable to 
understand them?).

"Uh... Bye!" he said as she saw her leave, then turned back at Makoto 
"By the way Mako-chan, is it okay if we grab something to eat before 
going to the movies?"

"Sure, I know just the spot!"

Makoto and Trunks began walking by the street. Trunks' head was still 
pounding, if he had something to eat he might recover. They finally 
came to a snack bar where Usagi and Mamoru where dating, Makoto spotted 
them and went to join the couple while Trunks was ordering something 
to eat.

"Hi guys, what a coincidence of meeting you here." Makoto said

"Hi Mako-chan" responded both Usagi and Mamoru "What brings you here?"

"Just came with Trunks to get something to eat then go to see a movie!"

"Who is Trunks?" Mamoru asked, after all he never met him

"The guy standing in line over there!" Makoto pointed out "What about 
you two love birds? How are things going?"

"Mako-chan can you help me try to put some sense in Mamo-chan?" Usagi 
asked

"What's wrong?"

"Well," Usagi began "Mamo-chan has this great opportunity to go and 
give a class to a high school in Tokyo..."

"That's right," Mamoru added "each year our college chooses some 
qualified students from the campus to give classes to junior high 
students, this is done also as a part of our career training in order 
to become more familiar with teaching and assisting students with there 
school doubts. This year, I've been nominated to give classes."

"It's a great opportunity," continued Usagi "It appears that by doing 
so it helps your image at college in front of all the teachers and even 
the headmaster of your faculty."

"So what's the problem?" Makoto asked them

"That I'm not whiling to do that!" answered Mamoru

"Why not?"

"I'm not leaving while there are some monsters rampaging the city 
*here*." he explained "There's no way I'm going to let you girls alone 
against something that dangerous, how do you expect me to leave in a 
middle of this crisis?"

"You're worrying too much!" Makoto stated "I'm sure we'll be able to 
handle what ever comes out at us, you on the other hand shouldn't be 
wasting this chance, I think Usagi is right." She really tried to 
convince him, they were facing something new and which they didn't 
understood completely, but she didn't want Mamoru to worry over it, 
even if the last battle was very difficult. If Super Saya-man hadn't 
shown up It would've been a different story.

"You see!" Usagi pointed out "I told you, you didn't have to worry 
about that, we'll be able to take care of each other."

"Well... I'm still not sure about this." Mamoru insisted

"If something out of hand shows up you'll be the first to know." Makoto 
added "Besides, there hasn't been a monster in the last few days. Maybe 
the hole thing is fixed!" she knew she wasn't saying the truth but it 
was for the best of Mamoru's interest that she lied.

At that precise moment, Trunks walked towards them while caring his 
order, there was enough food there to feed an army. [I wonder who that 
guy is?] he thought noticing Mamoru [I'm almost certain I've seen him 
before. But where?].

"Trunks come here and join us!" Usagi told him, Trunks took an empty 
seat next to Mamoru "By the way, let me introduce you to my boyfriend 
Mamoru Chiba."

"Nice to meet you." said Mamoru

"Nice to meet you too." responded Trunks laying down his platter filled 
with food [He looks a lot older than Usagi for being her boyfriend.]

"You're planning to eat all that?" Makoto asked pointing at the 
enormous amount of food.

"Sure! Why not?" he responded as he began to devour everything he 
ordered.

Everyone was looking at him with big sweat drops on there heads, 
although Trunks didn't noticed, as long as he was eating nothing else 
mattered.

"Anyway Mamoru," Makoto continued "I think you should give that class."

"I guess you're right." he stated "Just keep in touch with me if 
anything happens, okay?"

"Don't worry, we will." Usagi said "By the way, in which high school 
are you going to give class?"

"It's in Nerima district," Mamoru answered "I think it's called 
Furinkan high."

"I think I've heard that name before," Makoto declared "although I 
can't remember..."

"Do you think you can handle it?" Usagi asked

"Sure thing!" Mamoru said confidently "How hard can it be? I bet the 
students there are like the ones in any high school. No problem!"



A few moments later, Usagi and Mamoru left the snack bar. Usagi wanted 
to accompany Mamoru to the train station, his train was leaving to 
Nerima at 6:00 PM and she wanted to say good bye. That left Trunks and 
Makoto alone, Trunks finished eating rather quickly, much to Makoto's 
surprise.

"I can't believe you ate the whole thing!" Makoto pointed out

"You'd be surprised if you knew how many calories I burn each day." 
Trunks replied "So, what do you want to see tonight?"

"Well, I was told that there's a new movie, it's an adaptation of 
Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, what do you think?"

"Sure, if you want to!" he said, although he didn't knew who Romeo and 
Juliet were.

"By the way," Makoto said as she pulled out some fresh mints out of her 
pocket "you might want to use these! [If this is going to be our first 
kiss I really wouldn't wanted it to taste like a Big Mac with fries]"

"Uh... okay!" Trunks accepted as he put them in his mouth.



Once in the theater, the couple took a seat, Makoto was very 
enthusiastic, Trunks on the other hand was quite indifferent to the 
event, obviously he wasn't hoping for the same thing his date was, he 
was more concerned about the headache which was as a result of Amy's 
intensive studying session.
As the film started, everyone paid close attention to the plot. Trunks 
found it all quite boring. How could this Romeo guy love a girl he just 
met? It didn't make any sense, and on top of all that, his aching head 
didn't helped either to let him enjoy the show.
Time went on and the film was at it's most "romantic" moment (so to 
speak!), Makoto noticed that most of the couples in the room stopped 
looking at the screen and started kissing instead. She turned and took 
a look at Trunks, she couldn't see his face from were she stood, most 
of all because of his hair that covered his eyes and the lack of light 
in the room, he stood there motionless arms crossed in front of his 
chest.

[He doesn't seem to be complaining from bringing him here,] she thought 
[maybe I should make the first move!]

Smoothly, Makoto put her arm around his and lay her head affectionately 
on his shoulder, she waited impatiently for him to make the next move. 
She didn't waited long as she could feel how Trunks' head slowly leant 
on top of hers, she could feel his soft purple hair caressing her 
cheek, so far he'd never been so affectionate to her, it felt really 
nice.
Unfortunately, Makoto's hopes were immediately shattered as she started 
to hear him snore, he was completely out, unable to keep himself awake 
during the show. Trunks really knew how to break the romantic mood as 
everyone turned around facing the noisy couple in complaint. Makoto 
woke him up. And here she thought he was making a pass at her....

"I can't believe you fell asleep!" Makoto declared angrily while 
walking down the street, this date turned out to be a complete 
disappointment.

"I'm sorry!" Trunks apologized once again, Mako-chan was really pissed 
off at him, he never saw her so angry and he didn't liked it either 
"How can I make it up to you?"

"Just forget it!" she answered still in a cold tone of voice "It was a 
dumb idea coming here anyway!"

Trunks was really confused, he didn't expect her to be so upset over 
this but didn't want her to still be angry at him for the rest of the 
evening. He reached to her with his hand to stop her from walking away. 
Makoto felt Trunks warm hand holding her shoulder. She stopped and 
turned towards him, he was firmly looking at her.

"Mako-chan listen," he explained "I'm really sorry I fell asleep, It's 
just that I was too tired after studying with Amy, believe me I didn't 
want to embarrass you in front of all those people. You know I wouldn't 
want to upset you in any way."

Makoto looked at him, how could she still be angry at him while he was 
looking at her with those eyes. She noticed that Trunks was holing her 
shoulder in a very gentle way, even though he was completely dense 
about love he surely knew how to make her feel better. Makoto regained 
her smile.

"It's okay," she said in a more gentle tone of voice "It's not really 
your fault."

"That's better!" he stated as he saw her smile again "Come on, I'll 
walk you home." he offered his hand to guide her, Makoto wasted no time 
in grabbing it.


End of Chapter Five, Part One
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