Howdy people. This is the sequel to Amazed, but mainly focuses on the relationship between Bra and Goten, since I've had some requests for that development. This was co-written by my best friend, Kate, a.k.a Bra_chan90. Well…actually she wrote quite a lot of it, and organised it, and pushed me to finish it off and put it into chapters, so here it is. Hope you enjoy!

And the general disclaimer: I don't own dragonball z or anything associated. I'm just here to write.

Chapter 1

Life was great.

Pan and Trunks had eventually returned from their honeymoon (no one had any idea where they had gone, but, then again, no one really wanted to know). Their daughter, Tifa, had been born, healthy and very beautiful. Raven hair, big blue eyes, and since she was three-eights Saiyan, a cute little tail (but this had been removed, as it had become a tradition to remove the tails of Saiyan children, no matter how much Vegeta complained).

Bra and Goten were still together (it was a new record for Goten as far as relationship duration went). Everyone agreed that they were a perfect couple, but something worried Goten. Whereas Pan and Trunks had bonded very quickly, it did not appear that Goten and Bra were getting any closer to bonding. Bra's mind remained a locked room to Goten, and Bra had not even attempted access to Goten's.

Goten tried not to worry too much. Bra was a very different person to Pan, just as he was a very different person to Trunks. Bra simply needed time. And Goten was prepared to wait.

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"Tifa! Tifa-chan! Come to Aunty Bra!" Bra held Tifa. The little partial Saiyan giggled. "She is so CUTE!"

"Yeah, but a real handful," sighed Pan. "Especially since Trunks has gone back to work."

"Well, serves you right for getting married and having a baby so young. That's why I'm waiting."

"There was no use in Trunks and I waiting. We had bonded. So, you and Goten haven't…yet?"

"Haven't what? We haven't bonded, and we haven't had sex. It's no big deal."

"Why not?" Pan asked, hesitantly. She wanted to know, but she was afraid that Bra might get angry at her for being nosy.

But Bra did something Pan did not expect. She sighed sadly, then looked at her feet. "The Saiyan in me is ready, but the human isn't. It's my mother's fault, really. She was always such a flirt…I guess I took after her." Bra looked up at Pan. "Please don't take this the wrong way…but, your life was never like mine. You never had guys worshipping you, constantly asking you out, and all that. I know we made that deal – about not being sluts – and all, but I love the attention. I love flirting – leading guys on, and teasing them. If I bond with Goten, I'll lose that freedom…that's why I'm not ready."

Pan smiled. "I understand. It would be difficult for you to lose all that. I used to envy you for the attention you got, but now I don't. I never realised the complications it might have.

"I think you should tell Goten. He has a right to know."

Tears welled up in Bra's eyes. "I can't."

"You can't?"

"It will break his heart."

"Bra, you'll break it more if you keep him hanging like this! He needs to know that – although you love him – you aren't quite ready to be life-mates. Promise me you will."

Bra stood up and left the room without another word. Pan knew where she was going – and hoped that she would do the right thing.

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Bra flew quickly to Goten's house, but she wasn't sure if she should tell him she wanted a break yet, she wasn't sure herself really. Bra wasn't sure exactly what she wanted, but she did know the human in her wasn't ready, yet, to be with Goten for life. There was so much more to experience yet, so many more guys in the world, she didn't want to stop flirting, or teasing them. It was fun for her, and part of her persona. Bra the flirt. It was common knowledge. But since she'd started going out with Goten, she'd had to curb that habit, a bit anyway. She loved Goten with all her heart, but for now, she just wanted to enjoy herself.

I love spending time alone with him, maybe I'll just let today be…just me and him…then I'll tell him… Bra thought as she landed outside the Sons house. She stood there for a minute before knocking on the door. She heard someone inside running towards the door, and it opened quickly.

"B-chan! How you doing?" Goten wrapped his arms around her and pulled her into a kiss. Bra couldn't help but put her arms around his neck and kiss him back. After a few minutes, they separated.

"I'm fine Goten, what's going today?"

"Nothing much, Mum and Dad have gone to town for the day, I think Mum said something about getting some clothes or something. I'm not sure. So I've got the house to myself for the day."

"I'll keep you company then, I've got nothing better to do, and I like spending time with you." Bra smiled and kissed him again. The thought of telling Goten she wanted to be just friends for a while partially slipped away as his tongue explored her mouth.

"Thanks B-chan, I really appreciate it. I love spending time with you too." Goten pulled her inside and shut the door behind her, then led her to the lounge room. He sat down on the lounge, and Bra sat next to him, draping her legs over his. Goten smiled and gathered her up in his arms. "So what are we going to do today?"

"I dunno? Did you have anything in mind?" Bra could guess, quite correctly, what Goten had in mind. Surprisingly, she was maybe starting to think the same thing. Not that she hadn't thought about it before…hell, she thought about it a lot. She kinda wanted to experience it, and who better than to be her first than the man she loved. But then she stopped…

Should I be doing this? Aren't I supposed to be telling him I need more time, a time-out, so to speak? Oh man…what am I going to… Bra's thoughts were interrupted by Goten, who was nuzzling and kissing her neck, sending shivers down her spine. But do I really want to have a break though, maybe I'm just scared, yeah, that's right. I love him, and I'm ready for anything. Bra smiled. Maybe she was just confused at the moment, she didn't know exactly what she wanted, but right now, her body was telling her she wanted one thing. Goten. But…her mind was telling her something else.

"You alright B-chan, you looked kind of confused and puzzled." Goten looked into her eyes.

"Um…I don't know if I really want to do this now…I think…maybe…Ummm…I'm not sure…I mean…I don't totally feel ready right at this moment. I'm sorry." Bra hung her head. She knew Goten wanted to, but she had too much on her mind at the moment, and that would totally ruin things. But she just couldn't.

"Hey, don't worry about it. I'll wait for you. We won't do it till you're ready, ok?" Goten put him arms around her and pulled her to him tightly. "Its not a big deal. No prob."

"Thankyou…I just can't go though with it at the moment." Bra smiled weakly. Goten stopped for the moment, and then looked at her.

"Are you alright B-chan? You look pre-occupied. Anything troubling you?" He tried to reach into her mind, but the door was firmly and truly locked. Sigh…I can't even look for a second…there's something wrong…I know it. Why won't she let me see, or at least tell me?

"I'm fine Goten, just a little tired, I guess." Bra hated lying to Goten, but she just couldn't tell him, especially now.

"You sure you're ok?"

"Yes. I'm fine."

"Well, did you just wanna hang around here today, get some movies out, as well as some food, and just…bum around?" Goten hoped she would. Maybe she'd let him know what was bothering her…but at least he'd get to spend some quality time with the girl he loved with all his heart.

"Sure…ok…that's cool." Bra let out a breath of relief. Maybe just spending the day with Goten would make her happier. Just doing nothing, but lounging around the house with…one of my best friends…

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