A/N: Nothing to say. I just hope I'm still doing good. I've only really written Transformers stories.

Pairings:

PiccoloxGohan

VegetaxBulma

GokuxChi-Chi

Warnings: kissing, mentions of mating, graphic torture, blood, violence, experimentations, Vegeta caring, and anything else I don't remember to add.

Disclaimer: I do not own Dragon Ball Z. Only FUNimation, Toei Animation, Akira Toriayama. I only own my character(s).

Gohan opened up his present from Piccolo lastly in his room. He didn't want his mom finding out. He just had Vegeta put it on his bed through the window. The teen opened the box and gasped. Inside was a new gi like Piccolo's, along with shoes and a cape. There was more. There was a few chocolate boxes and a blanket that had Gohan and Piccolo's name on it and a heart around them. Gohan felt like crying right then and there. He hid the box away under his bed. A note slipped in from the window and Gohan picked it up.

Gohan,

You know that I love you a lot. This is a way to be with me when we can't physically. Vegeta is going to be helping us get together. We can go to the Lookout when we meet up at Capsule Corp. That's the only place I can think of besides my waterfall. Vegeta even offered his Gravity Chamber to talk. We will still have to be careful because of your mom. Goku I have no problem with. He will keep us safe. We start tomorrow. Vegeta is going to call and try to get you out every other day or so. It'll do us both some good. I don't know why he does this, but we owe him. I'll see you tomorrow sometime after your lunch. I'll be at Capsule Corp around then.

Love,

Piccolo

Gohan's heart fluttered and quickened. Vegeta was helping him and Piccolo be together. It was just too real to be true. Footsteps were approaching his room and Gohan quickly hid the note under his pillow and closed the closet. His mother and father walked into the room. They sat down on the bed and faced the 15 year old boy.

"So how was your day honey?" Chi-Chi asked.

"It was one of my best birthday's ever. I just wish that Piccolo was invited. He's too lonely," Gohan said before catching himself. He looked down from his mother's gaze. "Sorry mom. I forgot you didn't like Piccolo."

"It's fine sweety. Now, I'm going to go get dinner started," said Chi-Chi. Goku waited until she left before closing the door and turning back to his son.

"I felt Piccolo nearby before he left. I suspect he gave you something?" Goku asked.

"Yeah just a new gi outfit and shoes. They look like his. It's too bad mom doesn't like him," Gohan sighed.

"I know. She's so stubborn. Always been when I first met her as little kids. Just know that you can talk to me about anything. I won't care if you are with Piccolo. He needs you. If you weren't there, then he would still be evil. I can see that you have destroyed any evil his father gave him," said Goku. "I have to go help your mom. If you sneak out, I won't say anything. I'll just tell her that you went into the forest to study and then I'll Instant Transmission you home."

"Thanks dad. You're the best," said Gohan.

~~~000

Piccolo got up and stretched. He flew off towards Capsule Corp around 11 in the morning. He decided to see if Vegeta needed a sparring session before Gohan arrives. It would help keep his mind off of that blasted woman who continues to torture him. Vegeta was waiting for the Namekian warrior outside of the Gravity Chamber. He smiled and greeted him with a handshake.

"You need a good spar before the kid gets here. Bulma has agreed to help me with getting Gohan out of the house. I told her just to have Gohan come over and watch Trunks," said Vegeta.

"I owe you still Vegeta. Both Gohan and I," he said.

"It's nothing. I only want a spar or two for payment," said Vegeta. "Come on. It'll be a while. Woman! Don't forget when to call Gohan!"

"I know Vegeta!" Bulma called out the window.

Vegeta laughed and walked into the Gravity Chamber with Piccolo in tow.

~~~000

Gohan worked hard on his studies that had piled up. His mom wasn't letting up at all. Goku tried hard to get her to lighten up, but she didn't listen. Gohan decided to get into the bath and clean up before his meeting with Piccolo. Chi-Chi called him and Goku down for lunch. Gohan smiled, knowing that soon he and Piccolo would be together until dark at least. The table was filled with fish and rice along with some fresh fruits. Goku was already shoveling food into his mouth like he hasn't eaten in weeks.

"Save me some dad," said Gohan. "I still need to eat."

"Sorry about that son. I just love food," said Goku.

After lunch the phone rang. Chi-Chi was about to answer it, but Gohan beat her to it.

"Hello? Oh hey Bulma. You need me... yeah I can be over there soon... no it's no problem... yeah... alright I'll be over there...Bye."

"What did Bulma need?" Chi-Chi asked.

"She needs me to watch Trunks. Vegeta is out training and her and her parents have to go to a Capsule Corp meeting about something. It'll be until about 11:00 PM when they'll be back," said Gohan.

"Just as long as you take your studies with you, you can go," said Chi-Chi.

"Thanks mom. I'll go get ready," said Gohan, bounding off to his room.

Gohan changed into his gi and cape. He grabbed his study book and flew out his window. Gohan flew as fast as he could to Bulma's house to go 'watch' Trunks. He landed outside the door and knocked. Bulma opened the door and invited Gohan in. The teen waved at Trunks before setting his book down.

"They're in the Gravity Chamber. You can just go in and it'll shut off," said Bulma.

"Okay thanks Bulma. I needed a break," said Gohan.

"No problem," said Bulma.

Gohan went out the back door and opened up the door to the training room. The machine whirled to a halt, alerting the two sparring warriors. Vegeta smiled and left. Piccolo went up to Gohan and briefly kissed him. They just stayed like that for a minute or so before leaving. They took off towards the Lookout to get some more privacy. Dende wouldn't mind them being there. Piccolo smiled and stared at the demi-Saiyan.

"This is so great Piccolo. Are you sure Dende won't mind us being there?" Gohan questioned.

"I'm quite sure. The kid does well to listen to me," Piccolo huffed.

The Lookout came into view and they landed softly. Dende was waiting for their arrival and smiled at the pair. Piccolo grunted and just asked the way to an empty room. Dende knew that something was going on between the two and they needed time together. Piccolo lead the way and before he knew it, Gohan had him up against the wall and was kissing him. Piccolo didn't fight back and just allowed it.

The two just kissed for hours until Gohan had to leave. They parted relunctantly and Gohan headed towards Capsule Corp and grabbed his book. Piccolo didn't want this visit to end, but he knew it had to. Dende and he stood at the edge for a while.

"You're welcome here at any time Piccolo. It does me good to see the two of you happy," said Dende.

"Thanks kid. But if you or Popo says anything, well I'll let you figure out the rest," said Piccolo.

Dende laughed and bid Piccolo goodnight. The Namekian warrior jump off the Lookout and headed to his waterfall. When he was almost there, he felt pain hit his chest. Everything blurred as he hit the ground. Black boots and pants filled his vision before everything went completely black.