Disclaimer: I don't own DBZ or its characters and do not claim to.
Author's notes: This is my first EVER DBZ fic. I have written a few Gundam Wing one's and am not new to fic writing, but I had the idea for this in my head and couldn't help it. I have always been a fan of Gohan/Videl stories and decided, after careful deliberation, to write one of my own.
Things you should know: Umm… Videl doesn't know Gohan is Saija-man. All the Saijin's on Earth have tails again. Other than that, not much to know.
What does it mean? Saiyan?
Chapter One: First Kiss
~ Monday 6:30pm ~
Glowing yellow, eighteen-year-old Gohan approached his younger brother. Goten, a mere eight years old, powered up as well, his dark hair transforming into gold locks which stood on end from the power his body emitted, much like his brother's hair at the moment, and his eyes flashed from black to Aqua, matching Gohan's perfectly. The two brothers entered their respective fighting stances, eyeing each other carefully for weaknesses or distraction. As Goten leapt into the air, aiming a punch for his brother's head, a hail from his mother halted him.
"Gohan, Goten" Chi Chi called from the small house a few yards away. Goten remained completely still, suspended in mid air, arm extended forward, as his mother spoke, "it's time for dinner you two, come in."
As if a switch had been flicked, the two suddenly burst back into life. Forgetting the spar they were about to start, both immediately ran at top speed for the house. Gohan reached his seat first, smiling triumphantly over his win against his brother. Goten sat down, an instant later, discouraged at his loss. Chi Chi turned around and eyed her son's wearily, both were still powered up in Super Saiyan form and illuminating the small room with a golden glow.
"Now, Gohan, Goten, I will not serve either of you dinner until you power down." Almost instantly after her words were spoke, both boys powered down, hair and eyes black, they sat quietly in obedience. Chi Chi smiled to herself, "That's better." She said, putting a plate of food in front of each of them. The two half Saiyan's devoured the food almost instantly, and Chi Chi had to turn around again to get more.
A few minutes later, after both got their fill and were stretching at the table, Chi Chi sat down to eat her meal. "So," she began, eyeing Gohan suspiciously, "how was school today Gohan?"
Gohan smiled despite himself, "School was okay, we had a test in Chemistry and my Trigonometry instructor gave me a weeks detention."
"Why?" she asked in shock.
Gohan couldn't control his laughter any longer. "For correcting him." He said after a moment, "He answered a question incorrectly and I merely brought that information to his attention. And for this, he gave me a weeks detention. So now, I have to stay after school for the rest of this week and clean his class room and stuff."
Chi Chi was shocked. Then an uncontrollable fit of laughter overtook her. Goten looked up in confusion as both his mother and older brother laughed about something he found no humor in at all.
"What am I going to do with you Gohan?" Chi Chi said jokingly after her laughter subsided. "I guess you'll have to stay for those bogus detentions, unless you want me to go down to that school of yours tomorrow morning and teach that man some manners."
Gohan looked frightened for a moment, "That's okay mom, the guy's a jerk, but I don't want you to beat him up. Besides, it's only a week, and then…" he paused to make his next statement dramatic, "April vacation."
Chi Chi looked at her son skeptically for a moment, "I don't know Gohan, this whole, April Vacation thing sounds a little suspicious to me. Are you sure the kids aren't playing a trick on you, you know how trusting you are-"
"Don't worry about it Mom. Videl told me herself that they always have this April vacation thing. It's common at public schools." As Gohan said this, he stood, giving Goten a strange look. Goten grinned and ran after his brother as he exited the house, ready to pick up where he had left off.
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~ Tuesday 6:45am ~
"Gohan!" Chi Chi yelled from the kitchen the next morning. "Gohan, you were supposed to be up five minutes ago!" She yelled again, a knowing smile on her face. Her smile widened when she heard a dull thud echo from through the hall, knowing that Gohan was now awake and scrambling to get ready.
A few moments later Gohan scrambled into the kitchen. "Sorry Mom." He said as he slid across the floor and into his seat. His mother merely smiled and served him a large stack of waffles. Gohan devoured the waffles quickly and was out the door.
"Goodbye Mom, I love you." He yelled as he pushed the red button on his watch, changing into the Saiyaman costume and taking to the sky.
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~ Tuesday 7:00am ~
Saiyaman flew over Satan City from above at a leisurely pace. Glancing at his watch he realized, even though he had been late getting up, he was early for school. He landed on the roof of Orange Star High School and headed into the building after changing back into his normal white shirt, black vest, and red pants (I love Gohan's red pants).
As Gohan rummaged through his immaculately clean locker, not looking for anything in particular, Videl approached.
"This is a little early for you, isn't it Gohan?" Videl said with a sly smile.
"Oh, hey Videl." Gohan smiled at the shorter girl as he looked up from his locker. "As a matter of fact, I woke up late today. I guess all the rushing I did this morning helped me get to school early." Gohan chuckled as he looked away from Videl. Videl's expression resembled one of both shock and disgust.
'What an obvious lie.' She thought to herself, 'He lives SO far away and he expects me to believe he didn't deliberately get to school early today. What a joke.' "Whatever." She mumbled as she turned to walk to her own locker.
"Hey, wait a minute Videl." Gohan said, as he reached up and held Videl's arm loosely. She froze with his touch. The contact was so soft, so gentle, it sent streaks of electricity up her arm. She jerked out of his grip, desperate to remove herself from the alien feelings he invoked in her.
"What?" She had meant the question to come out as a snap, but it came out in a breathy tone, all air lost to her. She blushed slightly at her tone and Gohan's expression of surprise.
"I just wanted to ask you if you understood the trigonometry homework assignment? You seemed to be having trouble with it yesterday and I was wondering…" his tone faded as Videl's expression betrayed her hurt feelings as she turned on her heal and sauntered off with a huff. 'Why can I never say what I mean?' Gohan thought with a sigh.
'Why does he always have to be so… so… I don't know what you are Son Gohan.' Videl thought as she hurriedly walked through the halls to her own locker.
As she approached the locker she grimaced, Sharpener was standing there, in a white pair of pants and black muscle shirt, pretending he belonged.
"Move Sharpener." She said sternly as she stopped in front of him.
"Good morning Videl." Said Sharpener, not intelligent enough to move. "How are you this morning?"
"Sharpener, move!" she demanded. He paled at the serious expression on her face but held firm.
"Listen Videl, my dad bought me tickets to that great concert next Wednesday, and I decided to let you go with me." He said this with his largest smile.
What Videl and Sharpener hadn't noticed was that Gohan had followed shortly after her and was now standing a few feet away trying to control his laughter at Sharpener's failing attempt.
"Sharpener, first off, I will not go to that stupid concert with you, and second if you don't move right now I swear to Kami I will make you hurt." At this Sharpener paled even more, his face promptly matching his pants as he slinked away from Videl's locker quickly.
Gohan nearly burst into laughter, but decided that would be a bad idea, as he observed Videl's anger.
He approached her, a neutral expression on his face as though he had just come over, and not overheard their conversation. "Videl." He said.
She looked up, the anger still evident on her features. "What is it Gohan?" she snapped. Gohan visibly stiffened.
"What's wrong." He asked, the concern evident in his brow.
"That's none of your business. Now what do you want?" she snapped back, becoming immediately defensive. Gohan's eyes shrank at this, and his demeanor fell. Videl's eyes softened some at Gohan's hurt expression. "I'm sorry Gohan, it's just not a good day."
Gohan met her gaze then, and offered her a small smile. "I understand Videl, everyone has those days, you don't need to apologize."
"Yes I do need to apologize. Not everyone gets like that Gohan, look at you-"
"Stop right there." He said playfully, "I definitely have my days Videl, thank you very much."
Videl couldn't help but laugh slightly with him, "Thanks Gohan, you always know how to cheer me up."
Gohan flashed her the famous Son Smile, and then his smile faded. "Um, Videl I have a question." His eyes landed and focused on the floor. "This Saturday my Mother is hosting a cook out. A lot of family and old friends will be there, and I wanted to know if you would come. I mean, you're invited and I'd love for you to be there-"
"Gohan!" Videl said with a smile, putting her hand on his shoulder, stopping his rambling. He looked up and met her gaze again. Videl's breath was taken away by his eyes, so dark and mysterious, yet so warm. "I'd love to come."
He smiled again at her, beaming with joy. "Great!" he said, the excitement overflowing and he felt the sudden urge to pull her into a big hug and never let go, but he caught himself before he moved any closer to her. Just then the bell rang. Videl walked past Gohan and started walking to class, but stopped when she noticed he wasn't following her.
"Gohan." She called softly in a surprised and baffled tone. He didn't move, still lost in his own world. Videl giggled and walked back over to him. She silently slipped her hand into his. The small physical contact sent both reeling and Gohan's eyes snapped to her. Both seemed to be locked in the moment, unable to move or say anything. As he looked at her, he took a set forward. Not thinking, he put his free hand gently on her cheek and began to stroke it softly. Videl trembled under his soft, affectionate touch. Slowly, he brought his face down to hers, tilting her face up to look into his eyes. She was frozen in place, unable to have a reaction to him, as her breath was drained from her body. Gohan's eyes closed softly as his lips brushed against hers. She closed her eyes too, and reveled in the sensation.
"Hey, break it up you two!" yelled a familiar teacher who now stood only a few yards down the hall. They pulled away quickly, blushing. Gohan glared at his Trigonometry teacher.
"I would expect something like this from you Gohan, but you Videl." He shook his head in disgust. Gohan was fuming, he wanted to teach this man a lesson and was slowly loosing the battle within himself not to. Before he could loose it however, Videl stepped toward the man. Her face, as contorted with anger as Gohan's. She walked up to him and grabbed his neck roughly, pinning him, with his feet a clean two and a half inches off the ground, against the wall.
"Listen, you sorry excuse for a teacher, Gohan is a better man than you will ever be, and if you insult him in my presence again, I will have to teach you some manners." Videl spat.
Gohan smiled, but grimaced slightly at her choice of words and the resemblance they bore to his mother's words.
"Now apologize to Gohan, now!" she tightened her grip on his throat, cutting off more air.
"Gomen, Son Gohan." He choked out. Videl released her grip and stepped back. The teacher fell to the ground with a thud and sat there. She turned around and approached Gohan, his grin spreading at the look she gave him. She had an expression of triumph. She slowly took his hand again, this time leading him to class.
As they entered the classroom and Videl released his hand, all eyes moved to the two. The teacher approached them. "Videl, Gohan, why are you late?" her shrill vice cut through the air like a jagged knife.
Gohan's countenance dropped as he stuttered.
"We were talking with Mr. Kabate in the hall." Videl stated calmly. The teacher looked suspiciously at Gohan.
"Sit down." She snapped, looking back at the book in her hand and continuing to read. Videl looked at Gohan and smiled. He shook his head at her and smiled back and the two walked to their seats.
As they sat, Videl between Sharpener and Erasa and Gohan on Erasa's other side and that near the stairs, both seemed to struggle to keep focus on the teacher. Though, Videl noted, Gohan really didn't need to pay attention to pass with straight A's.
Then Erasa slid a piece of paper under Videl's hand, which lay palm down on the table before her.
Videl opened the note. 'I've already started hearing rumors that you and Gohan are a couple, and that you were caught making out in the halls on several occasions. Spill girl… Erasa'
Videl shook her head, taking out a pen, she wrote back. 'Erasa, I don't know where you get a lot of this stuff. Gohan and I are not a couple, but… we did kiss. But only right now before class… Videl'
As she slipped the note to Erasa she blushed. Touching her lips, which continued to tingle with the feeling of Gohan's, she smiled. Erasa beamed while reading Videl's reply. All of the sudden, Gohan elbowed her and she looked at him in confusion to find the teacher standing over him, looking at her.
The teacher quickly grabbed the note, and with it in hand, descended that stairs back to her desk.
"Now," she began, "let's see what couldn't wait until after class."
((A/N: I love reviews! PLEASE review! It might take a little time for the next chapter to come, I have a lot of projects right now. Thankies for reading!))
Author's notes: This is my first EVER DBZ fic. I have written a few Gundam Wing one's and am not new to fic writing, but I had the idea for this in my head and couldn't help it. I have always been a fan of Gohan/Videl stories and decided, after careful deliberation, to write one of my own.
Things you should know: Umm… Videl doesn't know Gohan is Saija-man. All the Saijin's on Earth have tails again. Other than that, not much to know.
What does it mean? Saiyan?
Chapter One: First Kiss
~ Monday 6:30pm ~
Glowing yellow, eighteen-year-old Gohan approached his younger brother. Goten, a mere eight years old, powered up as well, his dark hair transforming into gold locks which stood on end from the power his body emitted, much like his brother's hair at the moment, and his eyes flashed from black to Aqua, matching Gohan's perfectly. The two brothers entered their respective fighting stances, eyeing each other carefully for weaknesses or distraction. As Goten leapt into the air, aiming a punch for his brother's head, a hail from his mother halted him.
"Gohan, Goten" Chi Chi called from the small house a few yards away. Goten remained completely still, suspended in mid air, arm extended forward, as his mother spoke, "it's time for dinner you two, come in."
As if a switch had been flicked, the two suddenly burst back into life. Forgetting the spar they were about to start, both immediately ran at top speed for the house. Gohan reached his seat first, smiling triumphantly over his win against his brother. Goten sat down, an instant later, discouraged at his loss. Chi Chi turned around and eyed her son's wearily, both were still powered up in Super Saiyan form and illuminating the small room with a golden glow.
"Now, Gohan, Goten, I will not serve either of you dinner until you power down." Almost instantly after her words were spoke, both boys powered down, hair and eyes black, they sat quietly in obedience. Chi Chi smiled to herself, "That's better." She said, putting a plate of food in front of each of them. The two half Saiyan's devoured the food almost instantly, and Chi Chi had to turn around again to get more.
A few minutes later, after both got their fill and were stretching at the table, Chi Chi sat down to eat her meal. "So," she began, eyeing Gohan suspiciously, "how was school today Gohan?"
Gohan smiled despite himself, "School was okay, we had a test in Chemistry and my Trigonometry instructor gave me a weeks detention."
"Why?" she asked in shock.
Gohan couldn't control his laughter any longer. "For correcting him." He said after a moment, "He answered a question incorrectly and I merely brought that information to his attention. And for this, he gave me a weeks detention. So now, I have to stay after school for the rest of this week and clean his class room and stuff."
Chi Chi was shocked. Then an uncontrollable fit of laughter overtook her. Goten looked up in confusion as both his mother and older brother laughed about something he found no humor in at all.
"What am I going to do with you Gohan?" Chi Chi said jokingly after her laughter subsided. "I guess you'll have to stay for those bogus detentions, unless you want me to go down to that school of yours tomorrow morning and teach that man some manners."
Gohan looked frightened for a moment, "That's okay mom, the guy's a jerk, but I don't want you to beat him up. Besides, it's only a week, and then…" he paused to make his next statement dramatic, "April vacation."
Chi Chi looked at her son skeptically for a moment, "I don't know Gohan, this whole, April Vacation thing sounds a little suspicious to me. Are you sure the kids aren't playing a trick on you, you know how trusting you are-"
"Don't worry about it Mom. Videl told me herself that they always have this April vacation thing. It's common at public schools." As Gohan said this, he stood, giving Goten a strange look. Goten grinned and ran after his brother as he exited the house, ready to pick up where he had left off.
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~ Tuesday 6:45am ~
"Gohan!" Chi Chi yelled from the kitchen the next morning. "Gohan, you were supposed to be up five minutes ago!" She yelled again, a knowing smile on her face. Her smile widened when she heard a dull thud echo from through the hall, knowing that Gohan was now awake and scrambling to get ready.
A few moments later Gohan scrambled into the kitchen. "Sorry Mom." He said as he slid across the floor and into his seat. His mother merely smiled and served him a large stack of waffles. Gohan devoured the waffles quickly and was out the door.
"Goodbye Mom, I love you." He yelled as he pushed the red button on his watch, changing into the Saiyaman costume and taking to the sky.
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~ Tuesday 7:00am ~
Saiyaman flew over Satan City from above at a leisurely pace. Glancing at his watch he realized, even though he had been late getting up, he was early for school. He landed on the roof of Orange Star High School and headed into the building after changing back into his normal white shirt, black vest, and red pants (I love Gohan's red pants).
As Gohan rummaged through his immaculately clean locker, not looking for anything in particular, Videl approached.
"This is a little early for you, isn't it Gohan?" Videl said with a sly smile.
"Oh, hey Videl." Gohan smiled at the shorter girl as he looked up from his locker. "As a matter of fact, I woke up late today. I guess all the rushing I did this morning helped me get to school early." Gohan chuckled as he looked away from Videl. Videl's expression resembled one of both shock and disgust.
'What an obvious lie.' She thought to herself, 'He lives SO far away and he expects me to believe he didn't deliberately get to school early today. What a joke.' "Whatever." She mumbled as she turned to walk to her own locker.
"Hey, wait a minute Videl." Gohan said, as he reached up and held Videl's arm loosely. She froze with his touch. The contact was so soft, so gentle, it sent streaks of electricity up her arm. She jerked out of his grip, desperate to remove herself from the alien feelings he invoked in her.
"What?" She had meant the question to come out as a snap, but it came out in a breathy tone, all air lost to her. She blushed slightly at her tone and Gohan's expression of surprise.
"I just wanted to ask you if you understood the trigonometry homework assignment? You seemed to be having trouble with it yesterday and I was wondering…" his tone faded as Videl's expression betrayed her hurt feelings as she turned on her heal and sauntered off with a huff. 'Why can I never say what I mean?' Gohan thought with a sigh.
'Why does he always have to be so… so… I don't know what you are Son Gohan.' Videl thought as she hurriedly walked through the halls to her own locker.
As she approached the locker she grimaced, Sharpener was standing there, in a white pair of pants and black muscle shirt, pretending he belonged.
"Move Sharpener." She said sternly as she stopped in front of him.
"Good morning Videl." Said Sharpener, not intelligent enough to move. "How are you this morning?"
"Sharpener, move!" she demanded. He paled at the serious expression on her face but held firm.
"Listen Videl, my dad bought me tickets to that great concert next Wednesday, and I decided to let you go with me." He said this with his largest smile.
What Videl and Sharpener hadn't noticed was that Gohan had followed shortly after her and was now standing a few feet away trying to control his laughter at Sharpener's failing attempt.
"Sharpener, first off, I will not go to that stupid concert with you, and second if you don't move right now I swear to Kami I will make you hurt." At this Sharpener paled even more, his face promptly matching his pants as he slinked away from Videl's locker quickly.
Gohan nearly burst into laughter, but decided that would be a bad idea, as he observed Videl's anger.
He approached her, a neutral expression on his face as though he had just come over, and not overheard their conversation. "Videl." He said.
She looked up, the anger still evident on her features. "What is it Gohan?" she snapped. Gohan visibly stiffened.
"What's wrong." He asked, the concern evident in his brow.
"That's none of your business. Now what do you want?" she snapped back, becoming immediately defensive. Gohan's eyes shrank at this, and his demeanor fell. Videl's eyes softened some at Gohan's hurt expression. "I'm sorry Gohan, it's just not a good day."
Gohan met her gaze then, and offered her a small smile. "I understand Videl, everyone has those days, you don't need to apologize."
"Yes I do need to apologize. Not everyone gets like that Gohan, look at you-"
"Stop right there." He said playfully, "I definitely have my days Videl, thank you very much."
Videl couldn't help but laugh slightly with him, "Thanks Gohan, you always know how to cheer me up."
Gohan flashed her the famous Son Smile, and then his smile faded. "Um, Videl I have a question." His eyes landed and focused on the floor. "This Saturday my Mother is hosting a cook out. A lot of family and old friends will be there, and I wanted to know if you would come. I mean, you're invited and I'd love for you to be there-"
"Gohan!" Videl said with a smile, putting her hand on his shoulder, stopping his rambling. He looked up and met her gaze again. Videl's breath was taken away by his eyes, so dark and mysterious, yet so warm. "I'd love to come."
He smiled again at her, beaming with joy. "Great!" he said, the excitement overflowing and he felt the sudden urge to pull her into a big hug and never let go, but he caught himself before he moved any closer to her. Just then the bell rang. Videl walked past Gohan and started walking to class, but stopped when she noticed he wasn't following her.
"Gohan." She called softly in a surprised and baffled tone. He didn't move, still lost in his own world. Videl giggled and walked back over to him. She silently slipped her hand into his. The small physical contact sent both reeling and Gohan's eyes snapped to her. Both seemed to be locked in the moment, unable to move or say anything. As he looked at her, he took a set forward. Not thinking, he put his free hand gently on her cheek and began to stroke it softly. Videl trembled under his soft, affectionate touch. Slowly, he brought his face down to hers, tilting her face up to look into his eyes. She was frozen in place, unable to have a reaction to him, as her breath was drained from her body. Gohan's eyes closed softly as his lips brushed against hers. She closed her eyes too, and reveled in the sensation.
"Hey, break it up you two!" yelled a familiar teacher who now stood only a few yards down the hall. They pulled away quickly, blushing. Gohan glared at his Trigonometry teacher.
"I would expect something like this from you Gohan, but you Videl." He shook his head in disgust. Gohan was fuming, he wanted to teach this man a lesson and was slowly loosing the battle within himself not to. Before he could loose it however, Videl stepped toward the man. Her face, as contorted with anger as Gohan's. She walked up to him and grabbed his neck roughly, pinning him, with his feet a clean two and a half inches off the ground, against the wall.
"Listen, you sorry excuse for a teacher, Gohan is a better man than you will ever be, and if you insult him in my presence again, I will have to teach you some manners." Videl spat.
Gohan smiled, but grimaced slightly at her choice of words and the resemblance they bore to his mother's words.
"Now apologize to Gohan, now!" she tightened her grip on his throat, cutting off more air.
"Gomen, Son Gohan." He choked out. Videl released her grip and stepped back. The teacher fell to the ground with a thud and sat there. She turned around and approached Gohan, his grin spreading at the look she gave him. She had an expression of triumph. She slowly took his hand again, this time leading him to class.
As they entered the classroom and Videl released his hand, all eyes moved to the two. The teacher approached them. "Videl, Gohan, why are you late?" her shrill vice cut through the air like a jagged knife.
Gohan's countenance dropped as he stuttered.
"We were talking with Mr. Kabate in the hall." Videl stated calmly. The teacher looked suspiciously at Gohan.
"Sit down." She snapped, looking back at the book in her hand and continuing to read. Videl looked at Gohan and smiled. He shook his head at her and smiled back and the two walked to their seats.
As they sat, Videl between Sharpener and Erasa and Gohan on Erasa's other side and that near the stairs, both seemed to struggle to keep focus on the teacher. Though, Videl noted, Gohan really didn't need to pay attention to pass with straight A's.
Then Erasa slid a piece of paper under Videl's hand, which lay palm down on the table before her.
Videl opened the note. 'I've already started hearing rumors that you and Gohan are a couple, and that you were caught making out in the halls on several occasions. Spill girl… Erasa'
Videl shook her head, taking out a pen, she wrote back. 'Erasa, I don't know where you get a lot of this stuff. Gohan and I are not a couple, but… we did kiss. But only right now before class… Videl'
As she slipped the note to Erasa she blushed. Touching her lips, which continued to tingle with the feeling of Gohan's, she smiled. Erasa beamed while reading Videl's reply. All of the sudden, Gohan elbowed her and she looked at him in confusion to find the teacher standing over him, looking at her.
The teacher quickly grabbed the note, and with it in hand, descended that stairs back to her desk.
"Now," she began, "let's see what couldn't wait until after class."
((A/N: I love reviews! PLEASE review! It might take a little time for the next chapter to come, I have a lot of projects right now. Thankies for reading!))