New ficcy. Dunno how well this one will turn out, though. I have a little idea about what's going to happen, but not the full body. Just the backbone, per se. PER SE HAHAHA! Yeah I'm insane at the moment. ^_^;
AN1: Ages are normal GT age gaps. Bra is 18, which means Goten is 30.
AN2: I'm tired. Got little sleep last night. In fact, I fell asleep in Physics today, lol. Bad me.
AN3: Download every Cowboy Bebop song you can imagine. Every single one RULES!
AN4: My mother is a councilman for my city, and her council president deals with foreign affairs. Well, I guess some Mongolians came to visit my city to see how our government works. First thing I asked my mother was, "Was God there?" to which she replied, "What?" Me, "you know, Kublai Khan! He's Mongolian!" Yeah.
AN5: Oh yes, I'm making the trip to Baltimore again this July for Otakon. If anyone else is going, drop me a line at thom@dbzmail.com or just review!
DISCLAIMER: "Yo." – Spike, Cowboy Bebop
Ease My Mind: Chapter 1 – Negai
Bra sat atop her roof, gazing into the starlit sky above her. She stretched her arms out, taking up as much space as she could before relaxing her muscles. Her turquoise hair spread out, much like the tail of a peacock. She smiled as a warm breeze blew over her skin.
Summer had reached Capsule Corp., and Bra had just graduated. Her first night of summer vacation, and where did she spend it?
Sitting alone at home Bra mentally sighed, rolling over on her side to look into the forest beyond. The flashes of several fireflies were seen. Bra smiled again.
She rolled over onto her back and put her hands behind her head. Bra's eyes looked into the depths of the universe, only to phase out a second later with thoughts of boys and the future. Not the kind of future with what you're going to be when you go away, but the kind of future with who you're going to be with. Bra seemed to set her goal too high.
Speaking of the devil, an air car could be heard zooming into the garage below, along with two squealing girls and the baritone laughing of Trunks and Goten. Bra frowned.
Bra stood up to find the four figures exiting the air car, three of them obviously drunk, while the fourth somewhat sober. Bra decided it was time to go back inside. She climbed into her window and into her room. Her bare feet connected with the soft carpet as she jumped through.
Bra grabbed a pair of short jean shorts and a white tank top. She didn't want to go downstairs in her bra (lol lol) and panties, after all. She smiled as she slipped on the shorts, buttoning them over her slim waist. She tossed the tank top on and put her hair up.
Bra walked to her door and grasped the doorknob tightly. She was about to turn it when three slurred voices were heard just beyond the wooden barrier. She decided against it and waited until the stumbling people walked by and into the room down the hall: Trunks's room.
Bra made a quick exit and headed for the kitchen. She made a quick glance at her watch before trotting down the stairs. It was 1:47 AM.
Early for them to be home Bra thought, Wonder why they're home so early.
She shrugged it off once again and followed her course directly to the fridge. As many people seem thought, Bra was not like other girls. Her brother and father both ate in incredible volume and speed. Many people thought Bra was different than this, but she wasn't.
The size of the ice cream sundae she made proves it.
Mammoth sized. Everything you could possibly imagine was on this sundae. Bra's eyes grew wide as she sat down at her table (O.O!). She crossed her legs and dipped her spoon into the frozen dessert.
Then someone pulled a chair out at the other side of the table. A certain black haired saiyajin. Bra smiled.
"Goten, shouldn't you be with your date?" Bra asked, taking another bite of her sundae.
Goten chuckled. "Bchan, I wouldn't consider someone getting themselves completely wasted as being a date." Bra laughed. Goten smiled.
"Well, Goten," Bra said, slipping her spoon into the chocolate fudge, "at least you aren't wasted, ne?" Goten leaned back in his chair and put his arms behind his head.
"I'm close to it," Goten admitted, "but I can control myself." Bra smiled.
"At least you can, unlike the two bimbos upstairs and that nothing-for-a-brother Trunks," Bra said, swallowing another gulp of ice cream. Goten smirked.
"Bchan," Goten said. Bra looked at him, spoon in mouth.
"Nani?" Bra asked, mouth filled with ice cream. He shifted his feet and took his hands from behind his head, putting them on his lap.
"You… look cute tonight," Goten said, in a mumble. Bra blushed and shoved another spoonful of vanilla in her mouth.
"Thanks, heh," Bra said, speechless. She blushed furiously as Goten ran a hand through his spikey black hair. Bra started thinking.
Goten thinks I'm cute? Bra thought, blushing again, He doesn't know how long I've waited to hear him say that. But, is that really him? Or is that alcohol taking over? Kami, Goten, you've been my lifelong crush. Can't you see that?
Bra sighed. She put another spoonful in her mouth as a finger touched in between her eyebrows.
"You shouldn't knit your eyebrows together, Bra," Goten said, smiling, "You'll wrinkle that beautiful face of yours." Bra's ice cream melted from the heat of her blush. She smiled, as well as noticed the fact that he called her by "Bra" instead of her nickname, "Bchan."
Affectionate, ne? She thought to herself. She smiled again.
"Goten, you're a sweetie," Bra said in between bites. He smiled.
"Thanks, Bchan," Goten said. Then he bent down.
Oh my god, is he about to kiss me? Bra thought, Oh jesus I think he is.
Goten leaned farther toward her face. Bra closed her eyes, hoping. Then her spoon was stolen from her.
She opened her eyes to find Goten with the spoon in his mouth. He grinned. Bra stood up and jerked the spoon out of his mouth, obviously irritated. Goten frowned.
"I'm sorry, Bchan," Goten said, "I won't steal your ice cream ever again."
"Oh yeah, Goten?" Bra asked, taking another bite. Goten nodded.
"In fact," Goten said, moving over to Bra, "I'll take you out tomorrow for some ice cream. Sound good?" Bra smiled and hid her blush.
"Sounds very good, Goten," Bra said, smiling. She started to put another bite of ice cream in her mouth, but was stopped. Goten had grabbed her wrist. Bra looked up at him.
"Goodnight, Bra," Goten said, and with that gave her a sweet kiss on the forehead. Bra's ice cream melted for the second time as Goten trudged up to the guest room.
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Bra laid on the roof again. She glanced at her watch.
3:12 AM Bra mentally said, I can't believe I'm still awake. She shifted again, lying on her side.
I remember someone telling me how guys can never figure out a girl's feelings totally. I've never heard of it the other way around. I've loved Goten for as long as I can remember. And even we've flirted on and off, like tonight. But tonight was different. Maybe the alcohol brought out his real feelings, or maybe he just wanted to get some.
But I don't think that's the case. He could have easily walked upstairs to that wasted date of his and gotten laid. But then again, I don't think Goten liked her very much.
Trunks had set him up once again. I still can't believe they're in their thirties and still not married. Of course, I wish I could marry Goten. But the ages are way too far apart. I always hear people say that age doesn't matter. Sure it doesn't matter to me, but it might matter to Goten, and it most definitely matters to my family and friends.
They would abandon me. Even if we loved each other. Otousan would probably kill Goten the minute he found out we were together, if we were ever together. I would love for him to be mine.
He's so incredibly sweet. And I can't believe he's taking me out to get ice cream tomorrow! He's such a great guy. If only there was some way for him to be my age. Nothing can change that, though. The dragon balls are long since gone, so there's no possible way Goten could be my age.
But age doesn't matter, right? It matters to many other people, but not me. God I'm so confused. But I am sure of one thing. I love Goten with all of my heart.
Bra looked at her watch again and sighed.
It's 3:59 AM Bra thought, Why can't I sleep? Heh it's because that boy is running through my head nonstop. Maybe a good flight could help me get tired so I can get some sleep.
Bra stood up and levitated into the air. She flew off toward the forest in the distance and gained some altitude. The warm summer air gracefully blew her hair around. She outstretched her arms.
She closed her eyes and smiled, flying in loops. Bra twirled about in the air. Then she felt arms encircle her.
Bra panicked and quickly backhanded her adversary. She quickly ki blasted whoever it was directly in the stomach and blasted up into the air. She stopped about 20 meters from him and turned around. Then she gasped.
"Goten!" Bra yelled and flew down to a winded Goten. He huffed and puffed from Bra's attack, but managed a smile.
"Bchan," Goten breathed, "Hi." He smiled again. Bra put her hands on his shoulders and put her forehead to his.
"Goten, are you okay?" Bra asked, concerned, "I'm so sorry. What are you doing out here?" Goten smiled again.
"I couldn't sleep, and it seems like you couldn't either," Goten said. Bra gave a nod in response.
"Wanna go for a flight?" Bra asked. Goten smiled.
"Of course," He responded, "Let's go!" He blasted off into the sky. Bra giggled and followed.
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Bra sighed as her and Goten landed on the roof of Capsule Corp. She glanced at Goten, who was stretching his arms above his head. Bra couldn't help but smile.
"Woo, maybe we can get some sleep now!" Goten said, being his usual carefree self. Bra smiled.
"You can go get some sleep, Goten," Bra said, "I'm going to sit out here for a little bit longer. Wanna think about some stuff." Goten smiled.
"Well, I'll just sit right here with ya, then!" Goten said, but quickly added, "if you don't mind, that is." Bra smiled.
"Of course not, Goten!" Bra said, taking a seat on the roof. She laid on her back once again and spread herself out. Goten did the same.
"What are you thinking about, Bchan?" Goten asked. Bra smiled.
"I don't think you'd care too much, Goten," Bra replied. Goten laughed.
"Now why wouldn't I care about you?" Goten said without thinking, then realized what he said. He blushed. Bra blushed, too.
"I dunno, but are you sure you want to hear about my thoughts?" Bra asked. Goten nodded.
"A guy," Bra started, "a guy I've liked for so long. That's what's on my mind." She glanced at Goten. Bra then sweatdropped.
Goten had dozed off on top of the roof. Bra smiled and started at his sleeping face, before continuing to herself.
"This guy, I love him," Bra said to the sleeping Goten," But we are twelve years apart. There aren't any dragon balls anymore, either, so there is no way we can be the same age. Everyone will disapprove is I date him. He's the sweetest guy I know, too." Bra smiled as Goten mumbled something undecipherable in his sleep.
Bra glanced at her watch again.
6:12 AM she thought, Sun should be coming up soon.
Bra watched as the horizon blazed to life with oranges and reds. The sun slowly came up, minute by minute. She smiled at its beauty before falling asleep herself.
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Bra woke in her bed. How she had gotten there, she couldn't remember. She rubbed her eyes as she peeled back the covers, revealing the same clothes she had worn the night before while she was on the roof. On the roof with Goten.
That's what happened, Bra thought, I had fallen asleep. But wasn't Goten asleep too? I guess not. He must've carried me here. I'll have to thank him. Bra smiled and sat up.
Bra hopped out of bed and walked toward her door. She noticed the post it note stuck to her doorknob. She peeled it off and read it.
Bchan,
Sorry I fell asleep last night. That flying, along with your ki blast to my stomach, tired me out! I woke up right as the sun was coming up. It was beautiful. Almost as beautiful as you, ^_^. I carried you in here after I noticed you were asleep. I hope you had sweet dreams. See you tomorrow.
Goten
PS – Don't forget, we have a date for ice cream today!
Bra smiled as she folded the note and stuck it her pocket. She opened her bedroom door and walked to Trunks's room. She opened the door to find Trunks sleeping next to two women.
Goten's date, too. Bra chuckled to herself, Mental Note: Play music loud today for Trunks's hangover!
Bra smiled as she skipped down to the guest room. She opened it a crack to see Goten's sleeping face on his bed. Bra smiled.
"You're so cute," Bra said silently, "I wish you could be mine." Bra closed the door and walked downstairs.
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End Chapter 1: Negai
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