A/N: Well, it sure has been a very long time since I've updated this story and for that I apologize.  I do have my reasons, school being one of the first and foremost.  I do plan on continuing this story for a while, but again, updates will most likely be rather infrequent.  I will try to keep the chapters long to compensate for the lack of updates.  Please don't give up on me and as always, please review to let me know what you think!

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"Gohan, get out of bed!"  Videl leaned into the hallway and shouted down towards their room.  She knew that Gohan had been out late training with Vegeta and therefore was rather tired, but she was getting kind of annoyed because she was worried their breakfast would get cold.

::Videl, its like 5 o'clock on a Saturday.  Why on earth are we getting up this early?:: Gohan groaned through their bond.  He was tempted to just roll over and try to go back to sleep but he knew that if he did, Videl would be rather upset.  So instead, he managed to force himself to throw off the warm security of the covers and swing his legs over the bed as he sat up.  Immediately, he paused for a moment as the head rush passed.

::Come on Gohan.  Don't tell me you forgot.  We are signed up to help set up for prom.::  Videl gave a little smile as she put the finishing touches on their breakfast.

Gohan groaned out loud.  ::Remind me why you signed us up again?::  He stood up and started walking over to the sink to splash his face as Videl spoke up again.

::Because I'm on the committee and with your abilities, we should be done in no time.  Are you out of bed?::

"Yes I am."  Gohan answered as he passed through the door and walked up behind Videl, wrapping his arms around her waist and nuzzling her neck.  "That smells really good.  Are we ready to eat?"

Videl giggled.  "We will be as soon as you pour us something to drink.  I'll take an orange juice."  With one last kiss on her cheek, Gohan untangled himself and walked to the refrigerator.  He quickly poured a glass for Videl and then brought the entire jug to the table for himself.  Though they had only been living together for a short time, they had become quite comfortable in their routine.  As he set the glasses down, Videl arrived with the rest of the food.  Gohan pulled out Videl's chair for her as she sat down, which elicited a giant smile from the love of his life.  She loved it when Gohan doted on her.

Videl noted with satisfaction that the meal tasted wonderful.  Ever since they had been living together, her goal was to bring her culinary skills up to par with Gohan and his mother.  In her own mind, she wasn't quite there yet, but Gohan didn't seem to care as he ate everything in sight.  She allowed herself a small smile out of amusement as she watched him eat.  Despite his eating massive quantities of food, he still managed to have very good manners.  She was sure that was a direct result of ChiChi's frying pan.

Gohan was listening to her thoughts and rolled his eyes, which just made Videl's small smile turn into an actual laugh.

"What?  It's true?"  Videl asked innocently.

Gohan just rolled his eyes and gave a 'humph' before he wiped his mouth and jumped into hyperspeed to clean the kitchen.  Videl never ceased to be amazed as the kitchen seemingly cleaned itself around her.  When Gohan finally stopped, she walked up to him as he was putting a towel away.

"Thank you for proving my point."  She said as she gave him a kiss on the cheek and wrapped her arms around him.

This time Gohan laughed.  "Well, at least I'm good for something right?"

"You're good for a lot of things."  Videl said while running her hands up the inside of Gohan's thighs.  

Gohan let out a sigh of contentment before turning around and giving Videl a full, deep kiss.

"You are such a tease.  But I know that if I don't go get in the shower, we're going to be late and we can't have that now can we?  After all, you're the one on the committee."

"Fine, get going.  I guess anticipation is the best kind of foreplay anyways." Videl said with a devious smirk.

"You really are a tease."  Gohan said and gave her one last kiss before heading back towards their room to take a shower.

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After Gohan had used instant transmission, the first person they saw when they walked out of their respective bathrooms was Erasa.

"Videl!  There you are!  We've been looking all over for you!  No one can seem to make a decision without you."  Erasa grabbed Videl's hand and started dragging her towards a large group of people that seemed to be arguing over something.  She looked back and gave Gohan a sad smile.

::Sorry Gohan.  Why don't you go find Sharpner and see if there's any heavy lifting or something you can do?"

Gohan nodded his head as a response as Videl quickly disappeared into a throng of people.  Thanks to his ki sensing abilities, Gohan knew exactly where Sharpner was.  However, he allowed himself a few moments to examine the hotel.

The Prom this year was being held at one of the most prestigious five star hotels in the country.  An ornate sign out front proclaimed it "The Premier."  As he looked around, Gohan conceded that the name was rather appropriate.  Extravagant was far too subtle a word to describe the hotel.  There was a luscious indoor habitat, complete with waterfalls and the obligatory Japanese Koi.  Everything reeked of high class.  Something that Gohan was not too comfortable with.

The area he was in was going to serve as the reception area, where people would take pictures, get some refreshments and relax for a while.  There were a few tables and chairs that were waiting to be set up.  Gohan had a sneaking suspicion that the responsibility for setting them up would fall on his shoulders soon enough.  He kept walking through a massive double doorway and entered the ballroom.  This is where the magic happened.

The windows had been covered over so that the room could be completely blacked out.  Up at the front of the room was giant DJ booth, complete with strobe lights and massive speakers.  Gohan winced when he imagined how painful it was going to be on his Saiyan hearing later that night.  But then he thought of who he was going to be with and a smile crossed his lips.  She seemed to always make anything bearable, just by being her.

In the middle of the room was a colossal fountain.  People were working on hooking up the lights that would illuminate the various levels of the fountain.  On the outskirts of the room were more tables and refreshments for people who wanted to rest their feet from dancing.  Dancing...  now there was another problem.  Gohan was worried that he would make a complete fool of himself as he tried to dance.  He'd never been to a school dance and had never learned how.  When he had expressed his fears to Videl, she had simply laughed and told him to go with the flow.  That is what everyone else did anyways.  Gohan wasn't quite sure if she was joking or serious, but decided not to pursue the matter more closely.  Instead, he'd just have to wait for tonight.

With one last quick scan of the room, Gohan was silently amused at how grand a scale everything seemed to be done.  With a shrug of his shoulders, he reasoned that Prom was the last 'big bang' for the senior class and they wanted to go out on top.  While he had never been huge on school spirit, he did understand the motivation to make Prom a memorable night.

He spied Videl over taking to a group of people looking exasperated and a smile crossed his face.  He wanted this night to be special for her.  It wasn't often that Videl allowed herself to act like the typical teenage girl.  However, for Prom, she was going all out: dress, make-up, manicure, a visit to the hair stylist, the works.  Gohan was rather excited to see the result.  He was startled to see Videl turn towards him and give him a wink.

'She must have been listening to my thoughts.'  He mused ruefully.

::Yep!::  Videl said cheerfully.  ::Now what are you standing around for, get to work.::  she said mockingly.

::Sorry m'lady.::  Gohan spun on his heel and walked out of the room to find Sharpner.  As he walked out, Videl was smiling.

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Videl let out yet another sigh.  She and Gohan had been here for almost 2 hours and it seemed like nothing was getting done.  Everyone needed her opinion for the smallest things and it was getting annoying.  She looked up at some girl who was jabbering a million miles an hour about something trivial and fought the urge to tell her to shut up.  She was relieved when she saw Gohan walk in carrying a box loaded with decorations.

"Excuse me, I need to go talk to Gohan."  She interrupted and walked away, leaving the poor girl talking to nothing but air.

As Gohan set down his box, he felt a pair of arms wrap around his midsection and turned around to find Videl fuming.

"Gohan!  These people are driving me nuts!!  They can't do anything by themselves!"

Gohan had to suppress a laugh that was rising in his throat.  "Need I remind you that it was you who had the idea to sign us up for this."

Videl scrunched up her face in disgust.  "Yeah, yeah... I know.  Now I just want to get out of here."

Gohan looked thoughtful for a second and then looked back down at Videl.  "I've got an idea."

"That's a first..." Videl said with a gleam in her eye and a smirk on her lips.

With a disapproving look from Gohan, she rolled her eyes.  Gohan answered with a small, 'humph.'

"Anyways...  If you can get all the people outta here and tell me what needs to be finished, I'll do it in a few minutes."

"Hey..."  Videl said, trying her best to look thoughtful.  "That is a good idea."  She rose up and gave Gohan a kiss.  She could understand his desire to have people leave the room.  He was already viewed almost as an outsider, and having people watch as decorations just seemingly set up themselves, wouldn't help his image.

"Give me a few minutes and I'll clear people out."  Gohan nodded in response and with one more kiss, turned around to find the decorations needed to set up the room as he saw in Videl's visions.

"Alright people!!  Its time for a break.  I want everyone to clear out of here for about 10 minutes."  Videl shouted at the throng of people who were starting towards her, ready with more questions.  Acting like a herd of cattle, as one they turned and marched out the door.  As Videl walked out behind them, she gave Gohan a thumbs up.

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When everyone walked back into the room, they were shocked to see that everything had been finished.  Immediately whispers alleging ghosts, aliens, the boogey man and even the tooth fairy, circulated through the stunned students.  When Videl was asked, she shrugged and said that she thought it was a 'prom miracle.'  The students seemed to accept this and dropped the subject.

Gohan, with his Saiyan hearing, was highly amused to hear the theories being discussed.  Even more-so when he heard the alien theory.  If they only knew...

"Well," he heard Videl speak up as she found a microphone on stage, "since it appears everything is finished here, we can all go home to get ready.  Thank you all for your help and have a good time tonight."

She quickly turned off the microphone and got off the stage, looking for Gohan.  When she found him, they quickly headed off towards a private area, when the turned the corner, Gohan put two fingers to his head and they disappeared back to their home in Central City.  The students who were following them were taken aback to see that they had just vanished.  They seemed to do that a lot.

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"Thank you so much Gohan."  Videl said as she grabbed a couple drinks out of the refrigerator.  "I don't think I could have lasted another minute in there."  She handed Gohan a drink.

"I try to be useful when I can." He said with a smirk.

Videl smiled at him and gave him a kiss.

"You do a fine job."  Gohan wrapped his arms around her waist, and pulled her closer, deepening the kiss.  Videl indulged herself for a few seconds, then pulled away, looking at Gohan deviously.

"Not now Gohan.  I have to get to Erasa's to get ready."

"Oh come on Videl..."  Gohan said giving her another kiss.  "I promise it won't take too long."

Yet once again, Videl pulled back with a smirk.  "Nope.  You're still anticipating remember?"  She got up and started to walk away.

"How could I possibly forget?"  Gohan said ruefully.

By then Videl had gathered her things and was walking out the door.  "Alright Gohan, I'll see you and your family at 6:30 so we can take pictures."

Gohan nodded in response, he still almost 6 hours to get ready.  It wasn't likely he was going to be late.

"I'll be there Videl.  Just be prepared for my mom and her entourage."

Videl turned back to him and gave him a bright smile.  "I wouldn't have it any other way Gohan."

When she shut the door, Gohan finally moved from where he stood.  If he had six hours, he was going to fit in a little training.

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The numbers in the gravity chamber read 750.  Seven hundred and fifty times earths gravity.  He could barely stand but he forced himself to go on.  It was the price he had to pay, his punishment.  She didn't know and he didn't want her to.  This is what he deserved for failing everyone yet again.

The energy blast was coming around again and he had to use every ounce of his strength just to move out of the way.  He was already in his super saiyan 2 form but with 750 times gravity, he weighed over 150,000 pounds, or 75 tons.  That much made it almost impossible to move even as an ascended saiyan.  He could have ascended even further, but he deserved the punishment he was getting.  He'd failed again during Buu and he had to atone for his actions.  This is how he would pay.  He would beat his body until he could barely stand, take a sensu bean and start over again.  He remembered the lectures, this is one way to increase his power.  A saiyan's power dramatically increases every time he recovers from a serious injury.  So here he was, beating himself an inch from death and reviving himself before he slipped into the blackness.

Suddenly, the blast that he had narrowly avoided earlier picked up speed and slammed into his back.  He could feel and smell the flesh burning away but he reveled in the pain as he sank to the floor, too damaged to get up.  It was all he could do to open the small pouch containing the sensu beans and eat one.

Ahh yes...  there it was.  The surge of power that came from a near death power up.  The chamber had already started to remove all evidence of the blood that had flowed from his body when he was immobile on the floor.  She would never know.  Slowly the numbers started to creep upwards yet again.  The torture would continue.

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Gohan checked his watch for what must have been the hundredth time in the last five minutes.  Six thirty exactly.  He was right on time.  He allowed a small smile to cross his face as he rang the doorbell to Erasa's house.  Looking at his reflection in the window, he was pleased with what he saw.  He had chosen a simple black and white tux with a silver vest.  It wasn't overly extravagant but fit his frame well.  In his hand was a box containing a corsage for Videl.  She'd allowed him to see some fabric from her dress and he'd done his best to pick out flowers that would match.

The door opened revealing Erasa's mother who Gohan had met a few times before.

"Hello Gohan!" she said, and Gohan had no doubts as to where Erasa had gotten her speech patterns.  "My you look handsome.  Come in, come in."  she gestured into the house where a large crowd of people were already waiting.

"Thank you ma'am."  Gohan said with a smile as he entered the house.  Almost immediately he saw his family and made his way over to them.

"Gohan!!"  his mother practically screeched and ran over to him, enveloping him in a tight bear hug.  One she took a step back she gave him an appraising look.  "You look amazing!  Videl is going to be pleasantly surprised I think."

"I definitely agree Gohan."  Gohan's head whipped around at the sound of another female voice and was happy to see Bulma standing there.  He quickly gave her a hug.

"Thanks Bulma.  That means a lot."

Bulma gave him a smile, "Anytime kid."  It was then that Gohan stopped to look who else was there.  His entire family was there, and he was surprised to note that not just Bulma, but Vegeta and Trunks were there as well.  Goten and Trunks were currently playing under the watchful eyes of his mother, who was careful to make sure they didn't play too roughly and break anything.  His father was looking at him with pride in his eyes.

"You know Gohan," came Vegeta's rough voice, "I thought we all stopped looking like monkeys when we lost our tails."

Immediately, everyone turned to Vegeta in disbelief.  He was standing there with a smirk on his face, aware of everyone's reaction.  No one could believe that he actually had a sense of humor.  He really had changed after Buu.

However, as Vegeta and Gohan's eyes locked, his eyes changed.  He knew...  Goku and the rest of the group remained blissfully ignorant, but Vegeta knew.  He knew because he had put himself through the same ordeal, but for a different reason.  He was taken aback when Gohan's glare didn't waver, almost daring him to say something.  But Vegeta knew that this was neither the time nor the place.

With almost perfect timing, the girls decided to emerge from upstairs and Gohan's breath was immediately taken away.  Videl looked like an angel from a dream, radiating pure joy.  Her dress was a gorgeous light blue that seemed to tie into her eyes.  The top was form fitting that revealed her perfect curves and swelled just slightly past her hips to hang down over her legs.  Her hair was professionally done and had small white roses placed strategically to help hold the styling in place.  Gohan's breath was literally sucked right out of his lungs.  He'd never seen anything more beautiful in his entire life.  And the entire package was accompanied by Videl's dazzling smile that was reserved only for him.  For a brief moment, he felt like the luckiest man on earth.  Only Videl could do that for him.

As she descended down the stairs Gohan had to force himself to close his mouth.  When he was around Videl he could forget about his own problems and focus on her, and tonight she was shining.

Videl could tell the effect she had on Gohan.  Just his appearance was enough to let her know.  The dropping of the mouth and widening of the eyes were dead giveaways.  Being able to read his emotions was a bonus.  She knew without a doubt that he was pleased.  Even just his initial reaction had made all the hours of preparation worth it.

She finally walked up to him, gave him a kiss and wrapped her arms around him in a tight hug.

"So what do you think?" she whispered in a husky tone into his ear so only he could hear.

"I... uh... wow...  I honestly cannot think of a good enough word."

Videl pulled back and gave him another kiss.

"Well thank you.  You don't look half bad yourself."

Gohan leaned in for another kiss, and had barely grazed her lips when he heard someone clearing their throat.  They looked up and saw Erasa and Sharpner smiling at them.

"Are you guys ready to take pictures?"

Standing behind them were a few other couples that Gohan had seen before but wasn't really friends with.

"Uh, yeah.  Sorry guys."

Videl's hand slipped into his own as they joined the rest of the group for pictures.

By the time the camera happy parents had finished taking what seemed like millions of pictures, Gohan could barely see.  The flashes having blinded him long ago.  He had to rely on Videl for a few moments to help lead him outside.  When he had finally regained his senses, he opened the door to his brand new luxury air car, which was custom made by Capsule Corp., for Videl.  The group had elected not to get a limo, instead opting to just drive their own cars.  Bulma had thrown in a couple special edition Capsule Corp. cars for Gohan and Videl when they had built their house.  When Gohan got in himself, he started the silky smooth engine and pulled away from the curb, headed towards Satan Tower, a five-star restaurant where they had reservations for dinner at the best seat in the house, thanks to a future father-in-law.

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The view from their table was absolutely amazing.  The tower was 35 stories high, giving a breathtaking view of Satan City below.  The teenagers were treated to one of the most gorgeous sunsets they'd ever seen, courtesy of a certain kami friend of Gohan's and then the lights of the city came out, stretching almost as far as the eye could see.

For dinner, each couple was allowed to pick anything from the menu that they wished on the house, once again at the request of Hercule.  Gohan made a mental note to thank the man for helping make the night extremely special the first chance he got.  The wonder and amazement in Videl's eyes was enough to make him feel on top of the world.

Besides him and Videl, Erasa and Sharpner, there were three other couples that Videl, Erasa and Sharpner had been friends with for years.  The conversation remained lively throughout dinner, focusing on future plans, their excitement for the upcoming dance, and of course, which finals they were dreading.  When it was Gohan's turn to tell what he was planning to do with his future, the entire group was shocked to find out that he wasn't going to go to college and instead go into the "family business."  Only Videl knew what this really meant, but everyone was surprised that he wouldn't be attending a university.  His reputation as a nerd, the previous encounter with Buu and the world tournament not withstanding, still was the predominate way of thinking throughout the school.

Videl could see that talking about the future was not a comfortable subject for Gohan and quickly moved to change the subject.  Gohan gave her hand a gentle squeeze and remained fairly quiet for the rest of the meal.  Of course he had cooked himself a fairly large meal before hand so that he would be able to eat a normal, human-sized portion when they were in the group.  Videl found herself appreciating Gohan's attention to detail.  If he were eating as much food as he normally did, their entire group would do nothing but stare at him and talk about it for the rest of the evening.

While everyone was eating and talking, Gohan had a distant and sad look.  All these people were so innocent.  They had never been around death, never had to look it in the eyes and shrug off it's bony hand, waiting to grab your soul and drag you into the Otherworld.  Gohan had.  He'd lost his innocence a long time ago, when he was just a young boy and nothing could ever bring it back.  Behind his mask of happiness resided a deep sadness that even Videl only ever got glimpses of.  He couldn't burden her with this, she had her whole life in front of her.  Gohan's was all behind him.  The only thing he had to live for was her, and he'd give anything, including his life, to ensure her happiness.

Videl glanced over at Gohan, taking a little break from the conversation.  There were few times when Gohan would hide his feelings from her, yet this was one of them.  Even though she could tell just based off the look on his face, what he was feeling, she didn't have the slightest idea how much his past actually haunted him.

"Videl!" Erasa was trying to her attention.  "Videl!"

"Uh yeah?  Sorry..."  Videl apologized.

"Its okay, we all know you're completely captivated by what a stud Gohan is."  Erasa said with a devious glint in her eye.  Upon hearing this, Gohan managed a small smile while Sharpner once again looked offended.  However, Videl, not to be outdone, refused to blush.

"Yeah, well what can I say?  He is."  Gohan's smile changed into a full blown smile, his earlier thoughts temporarily forgotten.  He knew what Videl was referring to.  Meanwhile, Erasa just rolled her eyes. 

"I was just curious to know what your dad thought of the two of you together?  I mean your wedding is in less than a month!"

Videl looked over at Gohan with a smile.  One he returned.

"Well, luckily enough, he happens to really like Gohan."

::It helps that you're only like a billion times stronger than him too.:: Videl said with a wink. 

::This is true::  Gohan responded with a wink of his own.

"Though I have to say, I think Gohan's mom is giving him a run for his money in the overprotective category." Erasa spoke up.

The rest of the group, having just met Gohan's mother along with the rest of his family, all laughed in agreement.

"She's not that bad!" Videl protested, quick to come to the aid of her future mother in law.  However, Gohan quickly silenced her.

"Its alright Videl.  I'll be the first to admit it."  Gohan said to a fresh round of laughs.  "I mean, who else among this group set foot into a public school for the first time when they were 18?"

Videl only grudgingly acquiesced.  "I guess you're right.  But don't let her catch you saying something like that."

"Oh believe me, I learned that one at a very early age." Then to Videl he added:

::Those frying pans to the head really drill it into you.::  And finally Videl's laugh joined the others.

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The dance was packed, as everyone expected it to be.  After all, they had just been saved from another near death by their savior Hercule, this was reason to celebrate.  Much to Gohan's dismay, the entire dance seemed to halt when he and Videl walked in.  They had officially been a couple for a while, and even though the entire school knew of their engagement, they all were still shocked to see the two of them together.  Videl, the resident school beauty had chosen Gohan, a nobody who was the school nerd.  It seemed like a plot line made for a movie.

Videl could sense Gohan's discomfort and gently lead him away from the entrance toward the bar full of non alcoholic beverages for the teenagers, away from all the attention.  The students always overcame their reaction; it just always took some time.

::Don't worry about it Gohan.  They'll forget about it in no time.::  She said giving him a tight hug.  The music was blaring far too loud to attempt any normal conversation without yelling rather loud.

::I know.::  Gohan said, but Videl could tell something was bothering him.

::Gohan what's wrong?:: she asked as they sat down at one of tables set up for students to take a break from dancing.

::Its just, I can't help but sometimes think they're right.  I mean, you're Videl Satan, the most beautiful girl in school who has everything going for her.  Everyone sees me as the resident nerd, the school looser who isn't even going to college.::

::Gohan...::  Videl started, but was interrupted by Gohan.

::Why do you love me Videl?  What do I have to offer you that you couldn't get anywhere else?::

To say Videl was surprised would have been a vast understatement.  The look on Gohan's face was so serious, so sad that she wondered how she could have missed knowing he felt this way.

::You don't know Gohan?  Seriously??::

Gohan answered with a simple shake of his head.

::Lets start with the way you love me for me, not for my father.  You respect me, listen to my worries and my dreams.  You make me laugh, pick me up when I feel down.  You've taught me that I don't have to do everything by myself.  You'll always stand by me.  Not to mention how selfless you are.  You're giving up your dreams of college to protect the earth.  When my father took credit for your victory over Cell, you didn't complain.  All you wanted was the earth to be safe.  You're putting your life on the line for billions of ungrateful people.  Not many people would be willing to do that.  You are a truly amazing person Gohan, and if you don't see it, then I'm just going to have to work even harder til you do.  And besides, I can't complain about how amazingly fine you are.::

Her last statement drew a small smile from Gohan, lifting his spirits slightly.

::You really feel that way?::

::Of course I do Gohan!  How could you even doubt that?::

::Its just all these other people.  They just don't seem to approve.  And being around it all the time has just made me wonder.::

Videl tightened her grip on Gohan's hand, knowing that it wouldn't hurt him at all.  Such was one of the advantages of having a boyfriend who was among the strongest in the universe.

::Well no more wondering about that, ever, cause they are all full of crap.  Since when do they know anything?  And besides, I've never listened to them or cared about what they think.  All I care about is the amazing guy sitting in front of me, who I love with all my being and want to spend the rest of my life with.::

::Wow::  Gohan said with a big smile on his face.

::What?::  Videl asked.  She was now thoroughly confused.  Barely 30 seconds before, Gohan seemed rather depressed, and now she could see and feel his happiness.

::In that brief moment, I was reminded of all the reasons I fell in love with you.  I'm feeling better now, shall we dance?::  Gohan said as he stood up, offering his hand to Videl.

::I'd be honored Son Gohan.::  Videl said, beaming.

::Believe me Videl, the honor is all mine.::

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When Videl and Gohan finally got to the dance floor, all the troubles and worries in the world seemed to melt away and only the two of them were left.  Gohan discovered he didn't have any trouble dancing.  With Videl, everything just seemed to work.  The first song was a slow song, and they spent the entire song dancing in slow circles, each tightly gripping the other, knowing that they were safe and secure in the other's arm.  When they pulled back and gazed deeply into each other's eyes, they just knew that everything would turn out all right.  No matter the trials and tribulations that life would throw at them, they would be able to handle it, together.

The next song the DJ played happened to be a fast song, immediately changing the pace of the dance and earning an uproar from the crowd as they voiced their approval.  Videl pulled back with a look in her eyes Gohan recognized all too well.

::You're going to enjoy this Gohan.  Just remember to go with the flow.::

After that, Gohan was very tempted to use his instant transmission and take them both back to the privacy of their own home.  Videl had turned around, and was dancing very close.  Quickly, Gohan got the hang of this type of dancing.  The two already fit well together through rather vigorous practice at their house and the dance floor was no exception.  More then a few dancing couples stopped to stare in amazement.  But Gohan didn't care anymore.  He was just focused on himself and Videl.  That was all that mattered.

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 "Alright everyone!  It is now the time you have all been waiting for!"  The voice of the DJ boomed over the speakers, causing everyone to stop dancing and turn their attention to the stage.

"Can I please have all of the nominee's for Prom King and Queen come up to the stage please?"

Videl gave Gohan a quick smile and headed towards the stage.  She had been nominated for Queen basically because of her father.  She knew that her popularity came from that.  Only Gohan knew the true her.  Loved her for who she was, saw her true beauty, and that only made her love him even more.  She joined 5 other nominees for Queen and 6 boys nominated for King.  She barely even heard what the DJ was saying.  She was just looking at Gohan, silently thanking him for being there to support her.  She only moved once she felt Erasa elbowing her in the back.

"Videl!" she whispered loudly, "he just called your name!"

Videl waved to the crowd and they responded with an almost deafening cheer.  It was very obvious how popular and well liked Videl was by everyone.  At that point no one even cared who won the Prom King.  The cheers for Videl were still going when the DJ finally gave up and read the name for King.  One of the boys stepped forward, awestruck that he would be able to have a dance with Videl.

"Alright, can we tone down the cheers just for a few minutes so the Prom King and Queen can have their dance?"  the DJ asked, almost exasperated.

Finally people seemed to listen and the song started.  As she walked toward the boy who had been named King, Videl tapped into her bond with Gohan.

::I hope you don't mind...::

::Videl, its okay.::  Gohan said and Videl could tell there was no animosity in his voice, no jealousy whatsoever.  His voice was full of pride, and she loved him all the more because of it.

Gohan stood there, beaming with pride at his fiancée, watching as she danced the required dance with the Prom King.  He knew then that this was going to be his life.  Videl would always be in the spot light, due to her famous father and legions of adoring fans.  Gohan would be in the background, her silent supporter and protector.  And he was okay with that.

Videl felt Gohan's feelings and turned to him to give him a big smile.  At that moment, nothing had ever felt more perfect to Gohan.  For the first time in a very long time, a small ray of hope shone through the darkness.

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