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Prompt 1: He's Here
He was here.
When her oldest, Gohan, had told her that her dear husband was coming back to life, she could hardly believe it. With the group that she had become accustomed to over the past years of her eventful life, she knew that it was at least possible…
But it shouldn't be.
Don't get her wrong – she loved her husband to death. He had already come back to life once before; coming back for a second time is a luxury that only the gods were capable of allowing. She had never really gotten over Goku's death. She merely coped by her lonesome, and focused on raising her two lovely boys. She never forgot about her Goku, but how she oh so dearly wanted to move on from his death. She wanted to show her boys that she was strong. She wanted to prove to all their friends that she was strong – and she had done so successfully.
But now, she wanted to crumble.
His presence alone made her heart flutter. He looked the same as she remembered, clad in that same orange gi he always had. His voice sounded the same, too. He didn't age one bit, though she never believed that one could age while they were dead, this was proof.
Dead…
If it wasn't for the golden halo floating a few inches above his head, no one would've know that this was a dead man walking amongst them. It was funny actually, as no one would really be paying attention to that accessory.
He had yet to look at her, and she shifted in anticipation. Bulma, who was next to her, gave her hand a squeeze and sent her a wink of encouragement. Chichi offered a thankful smile back, extremely grateful that her friend could sense her rising anxiety. She watched as he met Goten, throwing him up in the air. Her little Goten, who was now perfectly capable of flying, was having the time of his life. She couldn't help but giggle.
It was then he set his eyes on her.
His black orbs burned into hers, full of admiration and shock alike. She gazed back with endless love, and smiled as he began getting closer and closer to her. She didn't even notice that the group was moving away from them to give them their privacy. She barely heard Goten ask his brother, "why are we leaving?" All she saw right now was him.
He smiled at her, but she could sense the hesitation in his stance. He was worried of her reaction to him, worried if she'd get angry or start crying. Chichi couldn't blame him though; even she could agree that her mood swings were far from normal.
Chichi walked a couple steps in front of her to close the gap, wrapping her small arms around his waist tightly. She felt him wrap his own arms against her form tight enough to keep her into place, but not too tight to the point where she couldn't breathe. He loosened her bun and ran his fingers through her hair, sighing softly. He had always loved her hair down.
They just stood there wrapped in each other's arms, just enjoying each other's presence for the time being. This twenty-four hours was going to go by fast, yet they wanted to share every possible moment with each other.
Chichi let a tear fall as she placed a palm on her husband's cheek, watching him lean into it. She watched as he lifted the palm up and kissed it gently in a light rhythm that reminded her of their first few years of marriage.
"I know you have questions and some words for me, and I promise I'll answer them, but right now I just want to be in your company. Is that okay?" he mumbled softly, looking at her once again. She raised an eyebrow at him. Since when did he ask for confirmation?
After a few moments of silence she nodded, placing both her palms on his cheeks to fully take in his appearance. While she had some wrinkles and gray hair from stress, his face was much more firm and younger than hers. Without thinking, she blurted out, "You're so handsome, Goku."
His response was immediate and genuine, "And you're just as beautiful as I remember, Cheech. I love you." A blush formed on Chichi's face and she shied away. Though they've been married for many years now, his compliments still made her feel like she was twelve years old again. It was refreshing, to say the least. She finally pulled his face closer to hers, planting a loving kiss on his lips. She tried her best not to melt in his embrace, but it was hard not to. He kissed her back with the same desire, snaking both arms around her waist. After a few moments, she reluctantly let go to get some air. It's been seven years since she last kissed or touched her husband. She really missed him, with her entire heart.
"I love you too, Goku." He beamed at her words, pulling her to his side and grabbing her hand. Another blush made its way to her cheeks; it's been seven years since she's held his hands and walked in public. It was like he was making her fall for him once again, but this time on purpose.
"Guess what?" she said to him, seeing their group of friends and family in the distance. He glanced at her quizzically, raising his eyebrows with such innocence in his eyes, it made Chichi almost forget what she was going to say. "What" he asked, confused.
"Our son has a girlfriend!" she giggled, swaying in pure happiness. She absolutely adored Videl and couldn't wait to plan the wedding. Goku stumbled, looking over at her surprise.
"WHAT?! Gohan has a girlfriend!? Wow, and no one was gonna tell me.."
She leaned on his arms, smiling in bliss. She loved this man with every part of her. And she wouldn't trade this for the world.
Fin.