Well here it is again. Hope you guys enjoy. :)

Chapter 8- Is This the End? (Nah!)

Sherri sat at work. Surprisingly it was a rather slow day. But she wasn't complaining. It gave her some time for herself while at work.

She leaned back on her chair and thought over the events of the past week in her head. Sherri couldn't believe it had been about a week since Trunks gave the speech that made even Kaya cry. And she didn't cry easily. She blushed, remembering every word of love he had told her, and all the cute things he did when they went out for a cup of coffee.

As if reading her mind, Trunks stepped in through the door. "Morning sunshine!" He grinned and gave her flowers.

She smiled back and smelled them. "Yellow tulips. Hopelessly in love, that's what they mean."

"Cause that's what I am." He leaned in and kissed her on the forehead, then smiled and walked over to the window and looked out. "Hey, I just realized..." he looked at her, " it's been a long time no date."

"Huh? What are you talking about? Of course we have. We've gone for coffee a few times."

"That's not a date! That's called 'going for coffee a few times'."

"Umm, okay? What are you getting at, Trunks?"

He walked over to her and leaned in close to her lips and quietly whispered, "Go out with me." Then he leaned back.

The encounter left Sherri almost breathless. Geez, if you're acting this way when he whispers, how are you going to act if he kisses you? Her eyes snapped open and she blushed. "Wait, like now?"

"No. Unless if you're free right now."

"Sadly, I won't be free till Friday. Housesitting and extra work to complete and all that." She sighed.

"Then my fine lady, I will spend every free moment of my days waiting for Friday to come. Shall I pick you up at seven?" He gave a rose.

"Seven it is." She took the rose and twirled it between her fingers. At that moment, Dr. Kayakashi came out.

"Sherri dear, I need you to- oh." He looked back and forth between them and smiled. "Oh."

"Dr. Kayakashi, I don't think-" Sherri started, but he raised a hand to stop her.

"Roses and tulips and all those things of love?" He chuckled. "Trunks, you've never done this for a girl before. I'm impressed."

"Well, Sherri's no ordinary girl." Trunks smiled at him then turned to her. "She deserves the best."

Dr. Kayakashi smiled. "Indeed she is."

Sherri blushed at all their words.

"You know, you're really cute when you do that." Trunks was still looking at her.

"Huh? Do what?"

"Blush. It's really sweet."

Sherri turned crimson and they laughed at her expression.

Dr Kayakashi wiped the tear at his eye. "Well anyway Sherri, I came to remind you that those orders have to be filled out and sent by 3:00 this afternoon."

"Yes sir. I only have one more to complete and then I'll be done." She turned back to the computer and typed quickly. "And... it's... done." She hit enter then leaned back and smiled at him.

He turned to Trunks. "See this girl? I don't think this business would survive without her."

"You're just saying that." Sherri brushed his compliments aside.

"It's true. I think you're even due for a raise."

Before Sherri could speak again, Trunks' phone beeped. He looked at it. "Oh man. I forgot about that meeting. We're thinking of expanding in the U.S and Australia, but the plans have to be looked over and signed by me." He picked up his suitcase then gave Dr Kayakashi a handshake. "It was a pleasure speaking to you again Tom."

He gave Trunks a bear hug. "And you too. Tell your mother I said hi."

Trunks blew a kiss at Sherri. "Bye. See you Friday."

"Yeah."

He briskly walked out of the office.

"So..." Dr Kayakashi walked over to Sherri's desk. "Friday?"

"Yeah. He asked me out."

"That's great! Hold on." He went into the office and came back with an envelope. He handed it to her. "Now I want you to use everything in here. On yourself. It may look like a bit too much, but believe me, it's the least I can do."

"You don't have to do-" Sherri got up to protest but he put both hands on her shoulder to sit her back down.

"Please. You'd hurt me more if you didn't." He proceeded back into his office. "And do me a favor? Don't open I till Friday. And don't buy anything else."

"Huh? Ummm... okay, I guess." Sherri looked at the envelope in her hands. I wonder what could be in here...

The rest of the week went by relatively quickly for both Trunks and Sherri. They were so caught up in their own business, they didn't have any time for each other. Then Friday came.

"Ooooh! Sherri hurry up and get in here!" Kaya jumped up and down in the door to her room. "Your hair still has to be done! And do you even have any clothes picked out?"

Sherri calmly walked into the room. "Will you calm down? I never acted like this for any of your boyfriends."

"Yeah, but then again, I never dated Trunks Briefs. As in the Trunks Briefs!" Kaya squealed again and ran around Sherri. "So like I was saying, what are you wearing?"

Sherri frowned. "I really don't know yet."

Kaya's mouth fell open and her arms hung to her side. "This could be one of the most important nights of your life and you don't know yet?!" Kaya ran to her wardrobe and started throwing out clothes. "Too short, too skimpy, too old." She removed and old long dress covered in cobwebs and shook her head. "Only Kami knows why these things exist and in my wardrobe!" She threw it in the garbage and continued.

"Kaya wait. I didn't say I don't have anything to wear."

"Oh so you brought a dress?" Kaya took out two pieces and compared them before throwing them on the floor and diving back in.

"No. My boss got it for me."

That got Kaya's attention. "Really? Where is it?"

"Well, I'm just assuming that he did. He gave me an envelope and asked me not to open it till Friday."

"You may not have noticed honey... but today IS Friday! And your date with Trunks is in less than an hour. And your hair still hasn't been done!"

"Kaya, calm down."

"You're right." Kaya breathed in and out, then smiled. "Now where's that envelope?"

Sherri went to her room to get it. When she brought it back, it took all her willpower to restrain Kaya from ripping it apart.

"Gimme, gimme, gimme!" Kaya hissed, grabbed and jumped for the envelope.

"No!" Sherri took a deep breath, then put a hand on Kaya's chest. "We'll open it together, okay?"

Kaya finally calmed down. "Fine. Open it."

Sherri opened the envelope. A paper fell on the floor and a capsule was at the bottom of the envelope.

"What's this?" Kaya picked up the paper and started to read it.

Sherri busied herself with the capsule. "Oh man. It's like there's just capsule after capsule in this thing!"

"Ummm, Sherri? I think you should read this." Kaya handed her the note.

Dear Tom

I knew you would stay here with me up till the end, but I didn't want to cause you too much trouble. How is work? I hope you can focus on the business that we built together.

We both know that it's a fact that I don't have much longer to live. But I don't want you to feel sad. I enjoyed the time I spent here... especially what we shared together. You made every moment worth living for. Every laugh and smile worth doing. You lit up my world like no one else... and I thank you.

I have a request for you. In this capsule are a few things that are dear to me; very close to my heart. I want you to take it... and give it to a girl you know that is in love.

Life is too short to let it pass by. This world is becoming more filled with hatred by the second. Love is special... something to be cherished. Something like what we had. So please, do this for me.

Or if you get married, give it to her. I just want the legacy of our love to be passed on.

Don't cry for me. I'm glad for what we had; the love we shared. And if by some miracle, I would survive, I can just imagine the beautiful life we would live. It makes me so happy that I loved and was loved by you.

Well, I think that's it. The medicine... is making me sleepy.

I love you to the end and even after that.

Yours forever, Sarah.

Sherri wiped a tear away. "I can't believe he gave this... to me."

"You're too blind!" Kaya wailed loudly and blew her nose into her handkerchief. "Oh great. My mascara's running." She dabbed at the black lines running down from her eyes. "Everyone sees that you and Trunks belong together... except you. You're too busy wallowing in the past that he hurt you. Guess what! It was an accident! Get over it!"

Sherri was too shocked to reply and Kaya turned back to her friend.

"Oh my gosh. Sherri, I didn't mean- I mean- Ugh! I'm sorry. I just got a bit emotional there for a second. So what did he give you?"

Sherri was still sad, but turned back to the capsule in her hand. "I really don't know yet. It's just a bunch of capsules so far."

Kaya took it and shook it by her ear before giving it back to Sherri. "I have a feeling that's the last one. It doesn't sound so hollow. But hurry up! Time is ticking away!"

Sherri opened the capsule on the bed and they both gasped.

"Oh my... that is so beautiful." Kaya held her breath. "I'm actually jealous right now."

Sherri didn't hear her. She walked slowly to the bed and touched it. So simple, yet so elegant.

"Well, come on then! We haven't got all day, you know." Kaya held Sherri by an arm and brought her into the room. "When Maria's done with you, Trunks is gonna fall in love all over again."

"Sherri! Get down here! It's 7:06 and Trunks is still waiting!" Kaya huffed then turned to Trunks. "Sorry about that. We may have gotten a bit carried away getting ready.

"It's no problem. Bulla and Pan take forever get ready, even if it's only to the movies!" Trunks smiled. "Besides, I'm sure it's worth the wait."

"Okay. I'm ready." Sherri can down the steps and Trunks and Kaya's mouths fell open.

Sherri was wearing a black dress that flared out just above her knees. The top showed a little cleavage (enough that Trunks almost drooled) and had a smaller waist. It was paired with black stilettos, mascara, and diamond earrings that glistened a little when they met light. Sherri's hair was curled down onto her back and flounced with each step she took.

"Oh wow. If I were a guy..." Kaya nudged Trunks. "Take good care of her. Cause if you don't, I swear I'll make your life a living hell." She turned back to Sherri. "Why didn't you wear the necklace that came with it?"

Sherri clung protectively to the pendant hanging from her silver chain. It was the top part of a heart. "I... I don't think I can do that. This chain is special to me."

Kaya shrugged. "Ok. Whatever." Then her eyes lit up. "Can I have it?"

"Are you in love?"

Kaya pouted. "Touche. Anyway," she shoved them out of the house, "have a great time tonight! Don't do anything I wouldn't do! Take care!" She closed the door.

Trunks blinked a few times, then turned to Sherri. "You look amazing tonight." He pulled her in his arms for a hug.

"Thank you. You don't look too bad yourself." She smiled broadly at him.

"Well in any case," he extended an arm, "Shall we?"

She slipped her hand through his. "We shall."

And he escorted her to the car.

Phew! Sadly I feel like I'm rushing these stories, but I can only write when I'm inspired. And I'm feeling sort of inspired today so the next update should be out pretty soon. Bye guys!