I wonder what Future Trunks is up to? Is there, like, a status update on how life in an post-apocalyptic world is? Well, who knows. I hope Buu didn't kill them all. Anyways, here's the next chapter! Thanks for liking it, and I hope you enjoy! Gonna be some drama about the promise they made… You probably already know this, but this one takes place after the battle with the androids at the amusement park.
Gohan slowly opened his eyes, only to find a worried and slightly irritated looking Bulma staring straight down at him.
"Gohan-" She started.
"Don't even say it, Bulma. I did what I had to do." He interrupted. Bulma grit her teeth.
She shook her head and sighed. "No. You could've gotten killed, and you know it. You lost an arm for goodness sake!"
"I mean, do you know how worried I was when Trunks carried you here and you were all beaten up?! You have to stop being so reckless! I tell Trunks this all the time, and now I'm telling you!"
Bulma started feeling a whirlwind of emotions within herself. Anger, sadness, worry, relief. Oh goodness. She was beginning to sound like Chi-Chi, too. After all, person she cared about almost more than anyone else almost got killed. What was she supposed to think?
As Bulma finished her rant, fists shaking, she sighed loudly and rubbed her head. "You made a promise, remember? To me and Trunks. And that promise was that you wouldn't die. And what do I find? You half-dead!"
Gohan looked out a window, staring at the broken and crumbling buildings. "I made two promises, both to you and the people of Earth. To stay with you, and protect the Earth from the androids for Dad and the others." He glanced at Bulma before looking back at the ruins.
"I'll do anything to prevent this planet from turning to rubble, including risking my life. But I don't want to break your promise, either. I'm torn, Bulma." He sounded stressed for a second, but Bulma didn't catch onto it.
She felt a pang in her chest. As much as she wanted the Earth to be saved, she didn't want Gohan to risk his life for it. What if she lost him? She didn't know what she would do.
"But, Gohan, you don't have to do this! You should train more, and then, when you finally ready, defeat the androids! Do you honestly think almost getting killed is going to-"
"But these people need to be saved now! Are you trying to convince me to not try and save them?" He said, a hint of anger in his voice. Her eyes widened.
She couldn't believe it. Did he really think that? That she would betray the human race like that?
At a complete loss of words, she laughed a hollow laugh. "Ha. I just can't win, can I?" She had completely given up. After all, making him angry was the last thing she wanted to do.
Realizing she was done, he opened his mouth to speak. "Listen, I just didn't want to upset you. I know how much you care about me."
No, you really don't… She thought.
She rolled her eyes and smirked. "Just make sure you actually keep your promise, ok? Both of them. And try not to get beaten half to death."
He nodded, a determined smile on his face. "I'll defeat them. One day, I will. That's a promise."
And nothing more about it was said. They knew they could trust each other, and they both knew everything would be alright. What more was there to say?
Bulma enjoyed the silence combined with his presence. It made her feel at ease, calm. She wanted it to last forever. Just the two of them.
"Bulma," He started. "What happened last night? You never answered." Gohan looked at her with worry.
Her breath hitched in her throat. The silence she treasured ever so dearly was shattered with a question not even she was sure of.
It had happened so suddenly for her, as if on instinct. How was she to explain that?
"Um... I..." She scratched her eyes, trying to avoid eye contact with him. "Well, you see... It's..." She started to tense.
"It was for science purposes...?"
All the smartest minds were probably rolling in their graves. At first, Gohan said nothing. Hopefully he would drop it so she wouldn't embarrass herself any further.
Gohan started trembling and covered his mouth. "Huh?! Are you- Are you crying?!" She was now in panic mode.
"Pfft... Ha... Hahaha... Hahahaha! Wow, Bulma, what an excuse!" He was laughing. "That's gotta be your worse one!" He said in between laughs. "Haha! Ouch!"
"Gosh, Gohan! Cool it down!" His laughing died down as she gently patted his shoulder.
Gohan breathed heavily, trying to stop the aching.
"J-Jokes asides... Why did you really do that? You w-want me to keep my word on my promises, right? So why are you lying to me?"
She didn't say a word. He wasn't stupid, so it was only natural he figured it out. But he wanted to hear her answer... So she let him hear it.
"Because I love you, Gohan. You mean so much to me. Too much. And I couldn't express it in any other way." And it was true. She was a genius, sure, but she couldn't find any way to express her feelings than through a kiss.
She didn't make eye contact with him after that. She had a feeling it would never happen between them. No. She was sure. She started to get nervous. The silence she once loved soon became her worst enemy.
Her hands were trembling. Was he ashamed? What was he thinking? Did he hate her now? Would he say it was no time for love in this apocalyptic future?
"Well…" She started, about to be driven mad from the silence. "You should rest. I don't want bother you with any drama, haha." She stood up, wanting to get out of the hospital room as soon as possible. The silence was mind-numbing and she wanted to hear anything.
All of a sudden, she felt a hand grab hers.
"No. Stay..." She felt herself being pulled back to her chair by a gentle force.
Bulma looked back at Gohan. Her heartbeat quickened, just like it always did when he was around. They stared into each other's eyes, each getting lost in the others'. Each containing sincerity and passion.
She cupped a hand on Gohan's cheek with a smile on her face.
"Of course."
Well, I hope you liked this one. I hope this doesn't seem like a generic love story, or something. Did the ending to the one feel rushed? Leave a review to help me improve, but until next time, see ya later!
