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Chapter 2

"What?"
"You just said I love you, Goku"
"I did?"
"Don't play dumb with me Chi-Chi."
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to."
"But you did it anyway."
"Yamcha"
"It's been seven fucking years Chi-Chi. Why don't you just get over it?"
"I have. I have."
"It doesn't seem like it."
"Yam-"
"I'm going home." He interrupted. "I can't stay here right now."
"Don't you think you're overreacting a little here?"
"Am I?"
"Yes."
"You need to let go of Goku."
"I told you I have."
"I can't do this right now."
"Yamcha! Yamcha! Come back! Yamcha!"

"What's going on?" Gohan asked as he entered the living room."
"Yamcha said he loved me."
Gohan started losing his temper but controlled himself. "That's usually a good thing right?"
"Yes, except…"
"Except what?"
"I said your father's name when I said it back to him."
"Oh."
"Mommy is still in love with daddy!" Goten jumped up and down with happiness. "Mommy is still in love with daddy! Did you hear that Gohan?"
"Goten, shut up! I am not in love with your father. Not anymore."
Gohan didn't say anything. He just glanced over to his brother and blinked ne eye at him. The plan wasn't even in action and it was already working.
"It's getting late. We should go to bed, or we'll get late for class tomorrow."
"But tomorrow's saturday."
"Oh my! That's right."
"Wanna play videogames Gohan?"
"Sure."
"Don't be too loud you two."
"Got it."
"Are you gonna be okay mom?"
"Yeah. I am. You two go have fun."
"Okay. Good night." Gohan kissed her on the cheek.
"Night mommy! Mommy and daddy are getting back together!"
"Goten!"
Chi-Chi smiled at her son's silliness.

In the following day…
"Good morning mom."
"Mooooooooorning." Goten said with the same enthusiasm he had last night.
"Are you still excited son?"
"Of course. Because you and dad are getting back together."
Chi-Chi smiled and stroked his hair, and that reminded her of Goku.
"Goten sweetie, we need to talk."
"It wasn't me!"
"No, no. We need to talk about your father and me. We aren't going to get back together. He's dead, son. He chose not to come back."
"You don't love him anymore?"
"No darling. Mom doesn't love him anymore. I love Yamcha."
"But last night you said you did."
"I just changed the names."
"If dad comes back, would you take him back?"
"Goten." Gohan tried to change the subject, fearing he would tell their mother about Goku's return.
"No Goten. I wouldn't. I'm sorry." Chi-Chi hugged him. "I loved your father very much. But unfortunately, training and fighting means more than family. I should have known it."
"He's coming back mom."
"No son, he's not. You need to stop watching fantasy movies."
"Goten, don't you have to go to Trunks' house?"
"Oh my god, you're right!"
"I'll take you there. Go get ready."
"Alright."
Gohan made sure Goten was far enough not to listen to the conversation with their mother.
"Don't listen to Goten, mom. Dad is not coming back."
"What if he decided to return though? I need to think about this possibility too."
"Well, it's not like it doesn't matter, right? I mean, you're dating Yamcha."
"I don't want to break Goku's heart, Gohan."
"Yeah, well… I think it'd be impossible."
"What am I am going to do now?"
"Mom, relax. He's not coming back anytime soon."
"You're right. I have nothing to worry about." She got up and went to her bedroom.
Then why does my heart ache? I have nothing to do with Goku anymore yet I feel like I own something to him.
Chi-Chi shook her head and took that thought of her head.

"So she doesn't know Goku is coming back?"
"Nope. I can't really tell her you know?"
"Yeah…"
"What should I do, Bulma?"
"It's a difficult situation, Gohan. I think Goku has the right to know, but at the same time it's Chi-Chi's decision."
Gohan lowered his head in disbelief. "You're not helping." He sighed. "Things would be so easier if she just waited for my father. You have no idea how happy Goten has been since he found out about it, and I just have to tell him off every time he gives something away. Then I would make up an excuse so my mother won't know it. She always believes it. I don't know how long I can keep doing this to her, though."
"Well I think she can't spend all her life waiting for Goku to come back. She chose to move on with Yamcha. Now she has to face the consequences of that choice."
"I'm sorry I'm venting about such tough subject with you. I know you have a history with him. It must be hard to see them together."
"Well, yeah. But like I said, it's a choice you know? There's nothing much I can do, is there? Besides, I have Vegeta. I chose him as well. So I can't really complain."
"Yeah, I guess so."
"But if you want to know if it's weird, the truth is… it is. But that's life, my friend."
"Yeah."
Bulma placed a hand on Gohan's shoulder. "It's only a matter of time until Chi-Chi realizes she's meant to be with Goku, not Yamcha."
"Even I know that."
Both Bulma and Gohan looked up.
"Vegeta."
"Your mother is stupid enough to believe she'll love that idiot more than Kakarott."
"Yamcha isn't an idiot. Well, not entirely. But he knows where he's got himself into. I hope."
"Do you think Goku is gonna be mad when he finds out?"
"Mad?? Are you kidding me? That guy literally killed his Saiyan pride. He's a dead man."
"Come on, it can't be that bad, can it?"
"I don't think so. My father has always been peaceful, except when he's fighting."
"You'd kick some guy's ass if they messed with Videl, wouldn't you?
Gohan went bright red. "HOW DID YOU KNOW ABOUT HER? I mean, there's nothing going on between me and Videl. She hates me!"
"Whatever."
"Anyway, it's not my father's nature to just punch someone out of nowhere."
"We're not talking about just someone here. We're talking about your mother. I'm telling you Kakarott's Saiyan pride will have the best of him."
Vegeta left, but not before he winked at Bulma. She felt a cold rush all over her body and smiled wickedly.
"Oh man. What am I going to do?"
"The best thing to do is keep them away from each other as much as possible."
"I can't do that Bulma. I know he'll want to see her, and much more than that."
"Ugh. Save me from the details."
"Sorry. I'm grossed myself."
Bulma laughed. Suddenly she remembered something.
"Oh Gohan, I'm sorry but I have to do something."
"That's fine, Bulma. It's time to go anyway. Goten let's go!"

Bulma rushed to the bathroom and opened the door with violence.
"I'm sorry! I'm sorry."
"That's alright. Now get in."
"Demanding much?"
"Just get the hell in!"
"Don't yell at me Vegeta. It'll kill the mood."
"Ugh. Fine. Woman."
"Shut up."
Bulma removed her clothes and stepped under the shower. She wrapped her arms around Vegeta's neck and kissed him as the water fell over them.

"So did you talk to Bulma?"
"Yes I did. Vegeta even joined us."
Goten blinked. "Really?"
"Yep."
"Wow. Anyway, what did she say?"
"Well Goten, our plan is not gonna work."
"Why not?"
"Because we need to keep dad and Yamcha as far away as possible."
"Why?"
"They might kill each other. Well, dad might kill him."
"But I want mom and dad to be together."
"We'll have to figure out another way."
"Gah!"
"I'm sorry."
"You're right though. Dad do might kill him. I wouldn't dislike it."
"But that's not the way."
"I know."
"And you gotta be less overjoyed. Mom can't know dad is coming back, okay?"
"If you say so."
"It's not like I don't want you to be overjoyed. I find it great. But I want it to be a surprise to our mom, that's all."
"I can understand that, I guess."
"I know you can."

"Oh Vegeta, stop it. Stop it. Oh my god!"
"You like that, don't you?"
"Oh yes, yes, yes!"
"Mom." Trunks said from the hall. "I'm hungry."
"Dammit! I forgot about Trunks!" She whispered. "There's food in the refrigerator, honey. Ask your grandma to make a sandwich for you."
"But I want you to make it."
"Well I can't right now." Bulma tried to say while Vegeta kissed her neck and squeezed her breasts slightly.
"Why not?"
"Because your mother is busy dammit!" Vegeta impatiently yelled.
"Oh right. You two are having sex."
"That's right. Now go away!"
"Vegeta!"
"What? The kid was disturbing us."
Bulma couldn't help but smile. "I love you."
"You what?"
"I love you, Vegeta."
"You know you just ruined the moment here?"
"That wasn't the answer I was expecting but okay."
"You expect me to say it back?"
"That would be good."
"I love you then."
"Not like that."
"What?"
"You have to mean it."
"You know I never allow myself to have deep feelings for anyone."
Bulma rolled her eyes. "I sure know it."
"Good." He wrapped his arms around her. "Now can we continue from where we left off?"
"Fine."

Chi-Chi was cleaning her room when she came across a portrait. Her heart sunk when she saw the people on it. It felt like it was taken yesterday, but it was a long time ago. She smiled as she ran her fingers over the frame, remembering some of the moments she shared with him. She held the portrait close to her heart.
"Chi-Chi, I'm home."
She could almost hear it. He was coming home. It was like that after every battle he faced. He'd always come back to her. Chi-Chi rushed out of the bedroom to meet the man she loved, but was slightly disappointed because it wasn't him.
"Oh."
"What a welcoming line."
"I'm sorry. I wasn't expecting you so early."
"Well yeah. I finished work before I expected. So I thought I could come home and surprise you. But I guess it didn't work."
"It did. It did. I just…" She sighed. "I love you."
"You what?"
"I love you, Yamcha."
A smile rose on his face. He walked to her and picked her in his arms, spinning her around.
"That's great!"
"I know. Isn't it?"
"Yes." He smiled. "You can't believe how happy I am right now."
Chi-Chi couldn't help but smile. The frame was almost falling from her hands, so she held it tight. Yamcha noticed it, for her desperation.
"What's it?"
"Yamcha, not again."
"What is it?"
"Please."
"Oh I get it. You are holding a picture of Goku, aren't you?"
Chi-Chi remained quiet. Of course she was. He knew it.
"Why are you?"
"What?"
"Why are you holding a picture of your ex-husband?"
"I was cleaning the room and I came across the frame. Yes, I was looking at it when you came and I was so happy that you finally arrived that I didn't think of putting it back on the drawer."
"Right."
"Please don't be mad at me."
"Goku is dead Chi-Chi. He's been dead for seven years and he doesn't have plans to come back. I've been trying to be there for you but you have to let me. Goku is not coming back."
"Shut up!"
"He is not coming back and it's about time you face it."
"I know he's not. But I am still allowed to remember him whenever I want to. He's Gohan and Goten's father for god's sake! We have a history together."
"So do we. Yet I don't see any picture of me around the house."
"You know it takes time."
"Time? Don't have get started on time. We've been together for six years Chi-Chi. That's plenty of time."
"I know. I know." She sighed. "But you have to be understanding. I'm not in a easy situation here."
"I have been nothing but understanding so far. I'm also being very patient. I know Goku had a huge impact on your life but it's gone. That phase is gone."
"Why do we have to argue about that everytime? It's all we do lately."
"Because all I want is your love. All I want is you, Chi-Chi. But I think you are still hung up on Goku and you can't see it."
"But I just told you I love you."
"Yeah but did you really mean that?"
"Of course I did. You know what Yamcha? I think you have some major trusting problems. I tell you I love you and you attack me, saying I'm not over Goku when I am. I know I am. You never seem to believe a word I say, it's so frustrating. We can't make this marriage work if things keep going this way."
"You're right."
"You can't simply ask me to get over Goku like that. You have no idea how hard it is for me, even after all these years. A part of him will always be with me no matter what. I need to remember him, for Gohan and Goten. You wouldn't like if they were your children and Goku just asked me to forget about you, would you?"
"No, you're right. But you're not making it any easier for me here. I'm trying to love you but it seems impossible right now. I wish I could help you but I don't know how. You gotta let me in Chi-Chi."
"I know." She sighed. "I'm gonna put this back where it belongs."
"And I'm going to stay at Roshi's house."
"Yamcha."
"We need some time alone to think."
"That's true." She approached him. "I love you. I hope you know that."
Chi-Chi wrapped her arms around Yamcha's neck and kissed him softly. Then she held him tight and buried her head on his chest. He could hear her silent sobs.
"I hate fighting with you." He stroked her hair. "You mean so much to me."
"I feel the same way about you." She pulled away from him. "I should really get dinner ready. The boys will be here any second."
"Yeah."
"I see you later, okay?"
"Sure."
Yamcha grabbed Chi-Chi's hand and pulled her into him again. Then he wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her passionately.

Cause when I'm with him
I am thinking of you
Thinking of you
Thinking of you – Katy Perry