I don't own DBZ or any lyrics by The Ataris
Hey everyone! Welcome to my latest fic! I just want to say now that I don't own the title. "Blue Skies, Broken Hearts…next 12 Exits" is actually the title to an Ataris CD that I have. I absolutely love that title, and I believe that it will fit this fic perfectly by the end.
Anyway, this is a high school fic, but it basically only based around ChiChi and Goku. Bulma and Vegeta aren't really in it, since they're graduating college (if you put it in DB/DBZ timeline, Bulma is 4 years older than Goku I believe. I never knew Vegeta's age, so he's the same age as her) Krillin is in this, but he's really not important, and Android 18 is never seen. Oh yeah, and Bardock is alive.
Oh, and also, you'll probably recognize names from other animes, but this isn't a crossover to anything else. I'm just using the names. ^_^
Now that we have that straight, you can read now. Remember to review at the end!
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"You control the future, and it's looking bleak. Seems like we're heading for another losing streak."
Chapter 1
Goku slammed his locker door. Finally, it was the end of the worst day of the week—Monday. Goku hated that day with a passion. It was the day that he was forced to start his week of screaming teachers, loads of work, and NO training whatsoever. That's what sucked the most about school—he wasn't allowed to train. Ever since his grades had dropped to almost failing, his father had forbid him to train during the week. Damn, life sucked…
He slipped on his headphones, turning the bass up all the way. The music pounding in his ears, he walked down the hall, pushing past the other students that were quickly filling the narrow hallways. He lip synched to the fast paced punk rock songs, making his way to the front door. Almost there…just a little further to freedom…
He froze when he saw her. He couldn't understand why he couldn't just keep walking, or at least say hi to her. It's not like they were total strangers—they were best friends. Well, used to be best friends…
Goku had met ChiChi on one of his Dragonball hunts. He had been looking for them to wish his father back, who had been killed in a fierce battle. ChiChi of course, did not know this, but agreed to help him find the Dragonballs. They had soon become best friend, and were nearly inseparable. Nearly…
Then high school had started. Goku had Krillin there, while ChiChi had somehow quickly made her way into the popular group. Things were never the same between them since that first day of 9th grade.
Now it was their senior year, and things remained the same. This year was different though…whenever Goku would see her, he felt strange. Before, he could simply walk past her, and never make eye contact. Now, his heart would start to beat rapidly, and his breath would sometimes become shallow. He couldn't stand it…he felt so weak…
Krillin walked up behind Goku. "Hey Goku…"
No response. Krillin rolled his eyes, and grabbed Goku's headphones. "HEY GOKU!"
Goku jumped. Sighing deeply, he looked down at his best friend, actually thankful for him being there. "Hey Krillin. How's it goin'?"
"Not too bad. How 'bout you?"
" Okay. Dad's banned me from training again."
"Damn, that sucks."
"Tell me about it." Goku looked straight ahead again.
ChiChi chatted with her friends excitedly. She loved school. Not for its work of course, but for her friends. The social scene at school was great, and it was the ultimate place to get all the latest news and gossip during the week. She threw a section of her hair behind her shoulder while laughing. At that moment, she noticed someone staring at her in the corner of her head. Turning her head more to see enough, but not to seem obvious she noticed Goku staring at her. Smiling to herself, she turned from her friends and made her way over to him.
"Krillin she's coming over here! Quick, start laughing."
"What?"
"Start laughing!" Goku started to laugh at nothing.
"Oh, I get it." Krillin said, and he also started to laugh.
"Hey Goku." ChiChi said, walking up to him. Goku stopped laughing and turned away from Krillin.
"Hey ChiChi. How's it goin'? Goku said as smoothly as possible.
"Not bad, yourself?"
"All right."
"Who are you listening to?" She tapped the headphones that hung loosely around Goku's neck. He gulped, it must have been so obvious to her that he was nervous. "Sum 41" he said quickly, making it almost come out as a squeak.
"Cool group." She said, smiling at him.
"Yeah."
ChiChi started to walk away, "We should talk again sometime! See ya later!"
"See ya." Goku called back. He watched ChiChi walk back to her group of friends.
"Hey Hitomi!"
"Hey ChiChi, who were you talking to?" Hitomi asked, moving a part of her bangs out of her eyes.
"Son Goku."
"Why would you ever want to talk to him?"
"I don't know, we used to be friends, and I haven't talked to him in ages. I thought it would be nice to say hi."
"He's about to flunk out of high school his senior year. Why would you want to talk to him?"
"You wouldn't understand."
"Understand what?"
ChiChi sighed. "Nothing, let's just get out of this place."
"Fine!"
Krillin looked at Goku and laughed. "Wow, you have it bad."
Goku looked at Krillin shocked, "What?"
Krillin started his way to the doors. Goku followed quickly behind, confused. Walking out to the parking lot, they made their way to the city to go to Goku's house.
They entered a side alley, and walked to the back of it.
"You like ChiChi, don't you?" Krillin asked, taking to the air.
"What? Me? No! Never!" Goku said, his cheeks turning red.
"It's so obvious."
"Is not!" Goku jumped up, and started to follow. He frowned, and sped up to pass Krillin.
"Hey!" Krillin called, flying up next to Goku.
Goku stopped. Surprised, Krillin stopped a few feet ahead, and look back at Goku. He then flew over to him. "What are you doing?" He asked.
"Nothing. Are you ready?" Goku smirked.
"For what?"
"Set?"
"No"
"Go!" Goku immediately sped off towards the mountains.
"Not fair!" Krillin called out, and he followed Goku's trail all the way back to his house.
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"Hey Dad, I'm home!" Goku called through the house, throwing his back pack to the side.
"Hey Bardock!" Krillin yelled, running in after Goku.
"Hey guys," Bardock said, walking out of the kitchen and towards them. He wore his green gi, sporting his usual red bandanna. "Anything interesting happen at school today?"
Goku was silent
"Kakarott?" Bardock eyed Goku suspiciously.
"Nothing," Goku pushed his way pass Bardock, "And don't call me that. I hate that name." He quickly disappeared.
"What's up with him?"
"Nothing really," Krillin said, preparing to leave, "ChiChi talked to him for the first time in three years, and it ends up he has a crush on her. Don't bother him too much about it, since it will probably mean my head." He laughed lightly.
"Fine, are you leaving?"
"Yeah, loads of homework. Damn teachers, you know."
Bardock laughed. "Okay. See ya later then."
"Bye"
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Goku collapsed onto his bed. Staring blankly up at the ceiling, he thought about the day. Specifically, the afternoon. She had talked to him…after three years she decided to talk to him. Could it mean something? No, it couldn't! Why would she ever want anything to do with him anymore? Or was he just thinking too much, and she truly wanted to say hi? He couldn't stand the thoughts…the voices screaming in his head. He would just forget about it, and pretend she never said anything. That was the correct answer…
Or so he hoped.
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I hoped you liked that. Want me to continue? Please review! I accept everything from nice reviews to flames (even though I've never gotten one…) If you're going to flame me, however, please use correct grammar. Then maybe I will be able to take you semi-seriously. Flames with horrible grammar will be thoroughly laughed at and made fun of. ^_^
Well, see you later!