Welcome to my first ever story everyone! I apologize for any OOC-ness. I did my best to make everyone act as they do normally. Now this is a Pan/Vegeta fan fic, so any T/P & B/V shippers out there better not bite my head off. I ship Trunks & Pan, too, but Vegeta & Pan are two of my favorite characters & I thought it'd be fun to make them a couple. Don't agree? Then don't read. I like using song titles as the chapter names & story title. Let's make a game out of it & if you recognize the band/musician who sings the song I mention, let me know.

Disclaimer: I do not own anything from Dragon Ball, DBZ, DBGT or anything from any other works you may recognize. If I did, GT would have been a lot better. Also, thank you to Club Kikyo for the cover photo. That's all them. I am not that talented.

Chapter One: Had Enough

"Trunks, I want to break up."

Trunks stared at Pan with wide eyes, speechless. He hadn't been expecting to come home after a long day at Capsule Corp to his girlfriend sitting on the couch, suitcases packed, but here she was, ending their four year relationship. The Saiyan still had his briefcase in his hand. Said hand gripped the handle so hard his knuckles were turning white. Pan didn't even look at him; she was staring at her clasped hands in her lap. Trunks' shock quickly turned into anger. She could at least look at him while tearing out his heart, he thought.

"Why are you doing this, Pan?" The raven-haired woman was silent as she continued to look down. "Goddamn it, answer me! I deserve an explanation! You're leaving me out of nowhere. Give me a fucking reason at least."

At this, Pan finally looked up, angry tears glistening in her dark eyes. She stood up & walked over to Trunks. He felt her ki rising, indicating her rage. The quarter Saiyan barely reached his shoulder, but that didn't make her any less threatening. "I can't believe you have the audacity to demand things from me after all you've taken already. Four years, Trunks. That's what you've taken from me. You care about work more than me & if you maybe looked up from your damn paperwork every once in awhile, you would've noticed how unhappy I am. This isn't out of nowhere. You've just been too busy to see it coming. There's your fucking reason." The tears that had been threatening to spill during her rant finally spilled down her cheeks, but she wasn't crying just out of anger; her heart was breaking as well. "I love you, Trunks, I do. You're my best friend, but I can't live like this anymore. You talk about what you deserve, but what about me? Don't I deserve happiness?"

Tears fell from Trunks' eyes as well. "You deserve the world, Panny, & I'll give it to you if that's what you want. I'll try to be better. I'll do anything to keep you."

"This isn't the first time you made that promise. How many times have we had this fight? Every time we argue, you say you'll spend less time at work & more time with me, but it never happens."

"It's not my fault, Pan. Things come up at work that I can't ignore.

"So you ignore me? How do you think that makes me feel? I never thought I'd have to compete with a job. When it comes to your priorities, I come in second. I understand your job is demanding, but you're not the only one who can do those 'things' that come up."

"Please, Pan...give me another chance. Forgive me...please."

The young Saiyan girl wrapped her arms around the older man & squeezed tight. "I already have," she cried into his chest. After a moment, she pulled away. "I just hope you can forgive me someday for what I'm about to do." Pan kissed his moist cheek & then proceeded to grab her packed bags & walk to the door. Before she crossed the threshold, she looked over her shoulder & whispered, "I'm sorry my love," knowing he would be able to hear it.

Trunks didn't turn around, just kept staring straight ahead, blue eyes unseeing. He did manage a soft goodbye before he heard the front door click shut. Only when she was gone did the Saiyan warrior allow himself to completely break down, falling to his knees while he sobbed into his hands. Pan stood outside the door listening to his cries of anguish, her own sobs muffled by her hands, suitcases abandoned at her feet. She was tempted to go back inside the apartment to comfort her lavender-haired lover, however she didn't, she couldn't. He wasn't hers anymore. Deep down, Pan knew this was for the best, for both of them. After a couple minutes, Pan regained her composure, picked up her bags once more & took to the sky, heading towards her parents' house.

Underneath all the sadness, Pan also felt a sense of relief. As much as she loved Trunks, she had felt trapped for so long, only staying with him out of loyalty & the hope that he would keep his promise one day. There was love present as well. That love wasn't enough to keep the tears from falling, though, during all those nights she spent alone.

Over the years he had gotten worse. He spent more & more time at Capsule Corp & she rarely saw him anymore. What kind of relationship was that? She didn't want to stay up late anymore waiting for him to come home, didn't want to eat dinner alone, go to bed alone. She sometimes woke up alone, too, without even a kiss goodbye. They say the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over & over again & expecting different results, so was Pan insane? She stayed with Trunks thinking everything would eventually get better, but neither of them went out of their way to do things differently to make that happen. The two performed the same routine more or less everyday. Trunks went to work & when he did decide to come home, he spent it either sleeping or eating. As for her, she went to school & came home right after. Sometimes Pan went out with friends or visited her family when she got too lonely. On occasion, Trunks & her were intimate, however it wasn't as often as it used to be when they first started dating. That was one of the lesser reasons for why Pan left; she was sexually frustrated & her boyfriend wasn't their to take of her needs. Rather than wait until she snapped & possibly did something she might regret with another man, Pan thought it best to break things off. Maybe she should've tried harder to change things. Was she too hasty in her decision to leave? Too selfish? No. She put so much effort into their relationship, gave it her all. Pan wasn't insane. Looking back, she did try to mix things up, tried to put the spark back in their love life. All the romantic dinners she cooked, which he was often late for. Most of the time, he didn't show up at all. The young Saiyan woman even went as far as to make changes in her appearance in attempts to get him to notice her & spend more time at home. Dresses, make up, high heels! That wasn't her. Despite all her efforts, nothing worked. She wasn't insane.

Sighing, the dark-haired girl landed in front of her parents door. At 22, Pan didn't think she'd have to move back in with her mom & dad. That just goes to show you, though, that nothing in life is guaranteed & the plans you had when you were younger, can change drastically. On the other hand, life can surprise a person, too. The trials she was experiencing now could be a blessing in disguise. Fresh starts can be a good thing after all & that's what this was.

While laying in bed later that night after a good cry in Videl's arms & a warm shower, Pan couldn't help but think that something good was coming her way. Her heart ached liked crazy & her eyes were red & puffy, yet the feeling wouldn't go away. It was like a thread of hope pulling at her heart. She just had to find what, or who, was at the other end of the thread.

Six months later- October

It had been half a year since the break up & Pan was doing incredibly well. She had graduated from college with a degree in English literature & was now working for a small publishing company in West City. It was a simple secretary position, but she was hoping that one day, if she played her cards right, she would become a publisher. At the moment, the black-haired beauty was in the kitchen, helping her mom with dinner. Seeing as two Saiyans resided in the house, preparing meals was always a major task. Plus, her grandparents were also joining them for dinner & since Goku could eat a whole grocery store worth of food by himself, the two women had their work cut out for them. Master Roshi once told Pan that her grandpa cleaned out his entire refrigerator when he first arrived at the Kame House to start his martial arts training. After the old turtle hermit told her that story, Goku had simply scratched the back of his head & with a laugh said, "You told me to help myself."

Pan smiled to herself at the memory. She missed her grandpa & couldn't wait to see him. Suddenly, as if summoned by her thoughts, he appeared directly in front of her via instant transmission, Chi Chi at his side.

"Hi, Pan!"

"Grandpa!" Pan abandoned the salad she had been preparing & jumped into Goku's arms, squeezing tight. "I've missed you so much. I haven't seen you in the longest time."

"I'm sorry, kiddo. I've been busy training."

"Same old Dad."

Gohan entered the kitchen, smiling at his father. The middle aged man was wearing black slacks & a white dress shirt. Goku, however, was dressed completely opposite, wearing his usual orange gi.

"Gohan, you look so handsome," Chi Chi walked over to her oldest son & gave him a quick hug & kiss on the cheek. Glaring at her husband, she added, "I wish your father would dress as nice as you sometimes."

"C'mon Chi Chi, you know I hate wearing stuff like that." Goku laughed.

"I agree, Grandpa," his granddaughter chimed in. "Just jeans & a t-shirt is all I need. No fancy dresses for me."

"That's my girl."

Gohan smiled & shook his head at his daughter & father, while Chi Chi continued to frown by his side. Those two are so much alike, Gohan thought. Videl, who had been busy checking on the roast in the oven, finally acknowledged the group.

"Speaking of fancy dresses, Bulma is having a party tomorrow night. It's a Halloween masquerade party, so costumes are mandatory she said. Now that doesn't mean you have to wear an elaborate ball gown, Pan, but I would like you to dress appropriately."

"But it's a costume party, Mama. Can't I wear anything I want?"

"Yes, dear, but remember we'll be around friends & family. Nothing too...gruesome." Videl smiled at her only child.

"Oh Mom, that was one time & I haven't done it again since."

Pan knew her other was referring to the time when her & Trunks dressed up as zombies three years ago for that year's Halloween party & terrified unsuspecting party goers who wandered down the dark halls of Bulma's home in search of the bathroom or were walking to their cars in the dead of night when the event was over. The young couple got a kick out of it, but their parents were less than pleased, although Videl & Gohan laugh at the incident now. The memory made Pan's heart ache. Those were the days when their relationship was perfect. They were together all the time, either training or hanging out at each other's houses watching movies, playing games, or getting cozy on her bed when her parents weren't home. When they moved in together two years into the relationship, all that seemed to stop. What happened to them?

Videl noticed the sad expression on Pan's face & cursed herself for unintentionally reminding her of Trunks. She quickly tried to get her daughter's mind off of him & back on tomorrow's party.

"So, sweetie, any idea what you want to go as?"

"Well, you've severely limited my options if I can't be scary. Maybe an angel?"

Chi Chi squealed, actually squealed. "Oh honey, that's perfect. I can't wait to see you with your beautiful white wings & halo."

Goku placed his arm around Pan's shoulders. "An angel is a great choice, Panny. Maybe I'll go as King Yemma." He laughed & everyone else joined in. "Don't tell him I said that. You never know, I might be seeing him again soon & I don't need him mad at me."

While everyone else laughed harder at that, Pan was lost in thought. Yes, an angel is perfect, Grandma, but my wings certainly won't be white. I'll dress to impress, but I'm still going to stay true to me.

Author's Note:

Next chapter is the Halloween party. I think you can all assume what Pan has planned. If not, you'll see soon. Please leave a review if you have a moment. This is my first story after all & constructive criticism would really help. Also, I'm open to suggestions, so if there's something you want to happen, I'll try to make it work if it doesn't interfere with what I already have planned. I look forward to hearing from you guys!

-Chels xoxo