Kisa-kun: I really wanted to uptade today. Why today, you may ask? Well, because it's my birthday! That's right, people, I'm turning 19 today! :D
Reviews would be a nice present, hehe... :p

Enjoy!

A Night's Consequences

Part Four

Inside a hospital room, a young blond-haired woman sat comfortably in an armchair, skimming through a fashion's magazine. From time to time, she glanced at the young raven-haired woman sleeping on the bed. According to Gohan, her doctor, she wouldn't take a long time to wake up, and since Erasa wasn't working today, she had decided to visit her best friend, hoping that she would wake up as soon as possible.

She sighed. It had already been two hours since she was here, and Videl was still sleeping. She had hoped to be the first person to talk to her, but Heiji finished working in half an hour, and it took him ten minutes to come from his workplace to the hospital. If Videl didn't wake up right now, there would be great chances that she would when her fiancé would be present, and she really wanted to talk to her before he came.

She turned her gaze back to her magazine, continuing to read the article she had started a few moments ago. Taken by the said article which gave advices on how to lose weight without depriving yourself, she didn't notice that the young woman lying on the bed was starting to wake up.

"Erasa?"

Her head jerked up, and her eyes widened. "Videl!!"

The article forgotten, she got up from her armchair and went to hug her best friend, who was starting to turn blue.

"Need… air…"

The blonde released her, and laughed nervously. "Oops, sorry Videl."

Her breath returned, Videl looked around her, immediately recognizing the hospital room.

"What am I doing in the hospital?" She asked.

"You mean… You don't remember?"

The young brunette shook her head from left to right.

"You had an accident yesterday; you got hit by a car."

Videl furrowed her brows. Yes… She remembered now… The rain, her sight blurred by her tears… She hadn't seen the car speeding toward her, and hadn't been able to avoid the impact…

"There's something else you need to know…" Erasa said, her voice bringing her out of her thoughts.

"Something else?"

Her friend nodded slowly, biting her lower lip. "You… You're pregnant…"

A moment of silence. "I… what?"

"You're expecting a baby."

She was speechless for a while, during which her friend was looking at her anxiously, still biting her lip.

"And I… I have good reasons to believe that…" She stopped, making sure she had Videl's attention, then continued. "I don't think Heiji is the father…"

"Wh-What?" Videl stammered. "Wh-Why do you say that?"

"You are two weeks pregnant…" Erasa said with a small grimace.

She suddenly had a hard time breathing, and swallowed loudly. Two weeks… No, it wasn't possible. She hadn't done anything with Heiji for nearly three weeks, which meant…

"Oh… no…"

Gohan.

"Videl! You're awake!"

The two friends turned toward the new comer simultaneously, seeing Heiji enter the hospital room, a very big smile lighting his face up. Videl was instantly worn by guilt.

She was going to have a child, and the one she was going to marry wasn't the father.

He sat down on the edge of the bed. "You seem to be better."

She forced a smile and nodded.

"Did Erasa tell you?" He asked.

She looked at him with confusion for a few moments, then she understood what he was talking about, and nodded again. "Yes, she told me… that I'm pregnant."

His smile lit his face like a Christmas tree. "Isn't it wonderful, Videl? We're going to become parents!"

She did her best to smile, despite the wish she had to die at this instant. It seemed to work, because her fiancé's face lit up even more, it that was possible. He then cupped her face with his hands, and kissed her tenderly.

She froze. She knew she was supposed to respond to the kiss of her soon-to-be husband, but she didn't manage to. Apparently, and fortunately, Heiji didn't seem to have noticed.

A cough made itself heard, interrupting the young couple, to Videl's great relief. She didn't know how long she would have been able to keep up like this.

"I'm sorry to interrupt you, but I would like to examine my patient."

Videl's head jerked toward the person who had just spoken. Her breath got caught in her throat.

"Go-Gohan? Wh-Wha-What… What are you…?" She stammered, barely finding her voice.

Wait a minute. His patient? Surely he wasn't…

"I'm your doctor." He turned to his patient's visitors, his gaze hardening when he looked at the young man. "If you would leave us, I have to examine her."

"Yes, of course." Erasa, getting up from the armchair where she had settled in again at the fiancé's arrival. "You're coming, Heiji?"

This one nodded, then stood up and followed Erasa out of the hospital room. He stopped before the door and turned to his fiancée, smiling at her. "Get well soon. I love you."

The door closed before she could respond, although she would have been unable to. She turned her gaze to her doctor, who was glaring at the door, his fists clenched. Then, he shook his head, unclenching his fists, and turned to her.

"How do you feel?"

She blinked several times. "F-Fine, I guess."

"No sickness?" He asked, taking notes.

"Sickness?"

"Yes, sickness." He repeated. "Some women feel sick when they're pregnant."

She said nothing, blinking again. Seeing that she wasn't replying, Gohan lifted his eyes from his notepad to look at her. "You weren't told you're pregnant?"

She seemed to awaken. "Huh? Oh, yes, Erasa told me."

"So, do you feel sick?"

"Um… no, I don't think so."

He turned his gaze back to his notepad, scribbling on it. Then, he walked toward her, and sat down on the edge of the bed. Videl blushed at their closeness, hoping he wouldn't notice.

"Turn around."

She raised her brows, confused, but obeyed without arguing. She then felt his hands lift her hospital robe up, and widened her eyes.

"Wha-What are you doing?" She stammered, turning around and wrapping her arms around her.

He had put his stethoscope on, earphones on his ears and holding the loudspeaker. He was looking at her, frowning. "I'm examining you."

Red from embarrassment, Videl didn't know where to put herself. She was such an idiot! What did she think he was doing? He was her doctor!

"I… um… Sorry." She said shyly, once again turning around.

He lifted her robe up again, applying the loudspeaker on the back of his patient. "Breath in… breath out."

Videl did as she was told, her cheeks still not having returned to their normal color. She tried to calm her heart beat, as she was breathing in and out like her doctor was telling her to.

"Your heart rate is slightly higher than normal." He stated, taking the loudspeaker off of the young woman's back. "But there's nothing serious in that."

She put her robe back in place, then turned around to look at him. "Is it over?"

"For now. I'll come back later for other examinations." He said, getting up from the bed. "I'll keep you under observation at the hospital for a few days."

He walked toward the door. Videl's voice stopped him, but he didn't turn around.

"Gohan, wait… I…"

He didn't move, his back to her, waiting for her to continue. She said nothing for a while, and he was starting to think that she wouldn't say anything, when she finally spoke:

"I…" She sighed. "For what it's worth, I'm sorry. I should never have hidden the truth from you, but I…" She felt her cheeks burn her. "A-Actually, ever since high school, I… I'm in-"

"I don't want to know." He cut her off, still turning his back to her, his fists clenched. "Keep your apologies for those who want to hear them."

The door slammed behind him, making Videl jump. She lowered her head, wondering if it was a good thing that he had interrupted her before she could finish her sentence or not. She sighed. Yes, it was probably better that way.

She laid back on her hospital bed, the words she had nearly told him resounding in her mind.

Ever since high school, I'm in love with you

--

Her fiancé had taken a day off just so he could come and get her. Colleagues of the police were here, too, as well as her father, and of course, her best friend. They were all here. All, but the person who meant the most for her.

She didn't want to leave like that, without even saying goodbye to him. She knew that there were great chances that she will never see him again. That thought broke her heart, especially when she was probably carrying his child and…

Decided, she turned to her fiancé. "I have something to do before we go. I'll be right back."

Not giving him the time to reply, she walked away from the group, going along the corridors of the Satan City Hospital toward the office of a certain doctor. Arriving in front of the door of the said office, she hesitated for a long time before deciding to knock.

"Come in." She heard him say after a short while.

Anxious, she slowly turned the door handle, opening it slightly, and looked shyly inside via the half-open door. He was standing in front of his desk, looking up at her from what seemed to be a medical file, not seeming surprised to see her in the least.

"What do you want?"

"I… I wanted to say bye."

"Okay. Bye. Now leave." He said coldly.

She took a few steps toward him. "Gohan… I don't want us to part like that…"

"You should've thought about that beforehand."

She placed her hand on his arm, looking at him with imploring eyes. He contracted, but did nothing to pull her away.

"Please, Gohan… Forgive me…" She begged, her eyes filling up with tears.

He looked away. He didn't want to see her cry. "What for? So you could sleep peacefully?"

It was getting harder and harder to keep her tears from falling. "Gohan, I… I don't want to lose you… You… You mean so much to me…"

He turned his gaze back at her, looking into her eyes. They were sincere, just like her words. His face softened, and his hand came to stroke the cheek of the young woman in front of him. She looked at him, her surprise being reflected in her blue eyes.

"Why…?" He murmured, his voice full of regrets. "Why didn't I find you sooner?"

She put her hand over his, closing her eyes. "If only…" She said, as softly as him. "If only I had waited for you…"

He placed his forehead against hers, his eyes closing as well. His other hand came to settle on her lower back, pulling her toward him, and their lips met. Soft and gentle at first, the kiss became more and more insisting and passionate as their desire grew. Gohan detached his lips from Videl's, trailing them down to her neck. She leaned her head back, making it easier for him to get to her neck, a moan escaping her lips. The young man's hands then settle on her waist, going down on her hips, then her thighs, to next go up under her skirt.

She felt her skirt slide along her legs down to her ankles, and got rid of it hastily. She then got hold of her spiky hair and pulled his face close to hers, capturing his lips. They stopped kissing after a while, panting. Then, Gohan knocked to the floor everything that was on his desk, lifted her up and sat her on it, kissing her fiercely.

She took his white coat off of him, letting it fall on the floor, then loosened his tie, having to part from his lips for a few seconds to get it over his head, taking his glasses on the way. Then she set about unbuttoning his shirt, feeling Gohan kiss her chin, trailing down to her neck, then liger on her shoulder, making the strap of her tank top slip, along with her bra's one. She moaned in pleasure, hurrying up in finishing unbuttoning his shirt, which joined his coat on the floor.

He kissed her again, while she started to explore his muscular chest with her delicate hands, going down to his hard abs, then she settled them on his back, pulling him even more against her. Her fingers then stopped on something hairy on his lower back, which she fiddled with curiously, wondering what it was. Shivers of pleasure went all over his body, and he emitted a sort of growl against Videl's mouth, intensifying the kiss with passion.

He took her tank top off of her, detaching his lips from hers a few seconds to get it over her head, like she did wit his tie, then seized her mouth again with fervor. Next he hastily unfastened her bra, resisting to the urge to tear it off, like the rest of her clothes.

He slightly moved away from her so he could take a better look at her; his eyes full of desire running on her Goddess body. He licked his lips with anticipation. He really couldn't wait to be in her. He quickly got rid of his shoes and pants, then got hold of her hips to pull her toward him, seizing her mouth savagely.

His Saiyan side was more and more gaining the upper hand over his Human one, which wasn't able to make itself heard by the hybrid. However, it wasn't going to give up without a fight, and with its last strength, made three words resound in the demi Saiya-jin's mind.

She's engaged!!

Gohan froze on the spot, realizing what he was doing. He was kissing an already taken woman, he was touching an engaged woman, he was about to make love to a practically married woman. What the hell was he thinking?!

Videl looked at him questioningly. "What's the matter?"

He pulled away from her, and then he hastened to dress himself. He was so ashamed of himself. Sleeping with a woman while being unaware that she was engaged was one thing, but now, he had no excuses.

"Gohan, what's with you?"

He had already put his pants back, and was now slipping his shirt on, looking about for his tie.

"Gohan!!" She exclaimed, nearly making him jump.

He sighed, putting his tie back which he had just found on the floor, not far from his glasses. Then, he threw her clothes to Videl after having gathered them, and told her to get dressed.

Confusion could be read clearly on the young woman's face as her eyes went from her clothes to the young doctor who was now slipping his shoes on.

"Gohan…?" She called him with hesitation.

He finished putting his white coat on, and placed his glasses back on his nose, finally looking at the nearly naked woman on his desk. "What are you waiting for? Get dressed!"

The sudden harshness in his tone made her jump, and she didn't understand what could have caused this so sudden change of attitude in the young doctor. She nervously ran her left hand through her hair, but stopped when she saw the ring on her finger. She gagged.

Right at this moment, there was a knock on the door, and it opened without waiting for an invitation, a very familiar voice accompanying it, "Gohan, did you see Vi- OH MY GOD!!"

Videl suddenly became aware of her nakedness, and wrapped her arms around her breast, her cheeks on fire.

"Calm down, Erasa." Intervened Gohan's perfectly calm voice. "This isn't what you think at all. I was examining Videl one last time before she left."

Videl looked at him with stupor. Since when did Son Gohan know how to lie so well?

Erasa started to laugh in a silly way. "Oops, sorry guys."

The young dark-haired woman sighed in relief inwardly, then turned to her 'doctor'. "Is it over?"

He nodded. "Yes. You can get dressed."

Which she did hastily, and then got off the desk. Erasa then noticed the mess in the office. The desk was empty, and its contents was scattered messily on the floor, as if…

She narrowed her eyes, looking suspiciously at the two adults. Gohan seemed to have nothing to blame himself for, but she didn't miss the guilty expression on her best friend's face.

"Videl, what really happened?" She asked her, knowing that she couldn't lie to her.

"I already told you." Gohan replied, still as calm. "I was examining her one last time before she left the hospital."

"I'm talking to Videl, Gohan, so stay out of this." The blonde said, not taking her eyes off of her friend. "Well?"

Videl looked away. "I… um… Gohan told you… He was examining me, that's all."

"Don't lie to me, Videl."

"She isn't lying." The young doctor intervened again.

"I told you to stay out of this!" She was starting to get pissed; she didn't like it at all when she was taken for an idiot. "Tell me the truth, Videl!"

She got her answer by a silence full of meaning. "Oh my God! You guys did it?!"

"NO!!" They cried out together.

Videl blushed, staring at her shoes. "We… nearly did…"

"Videl!" Gohan exclaimed, furious that she couldn't hold her tongue.

She glared at him. "What?! I can't help it if I can't lie to her!"

"Then don't say anything!" He retorted. "What we're doing is not her business!"

"Excuse me," Erasa said, emphasizing each of her words. "Videl is my best friend; everything that is concerning her is my business!"

"It concerns me as well, mind you, and that's not your business!"

Videl suddenly felt very dizzy, and supported herself with the desk to not collapse, attracting the attentions of the two other adults, who rushed to her, worried.

"What's wrong?" Erasa asked, while Gohan was checking her blood pressure.

She freed her wrist. "I'm fine." She assured.

The young doctor frowned. "I think it is preferable for you to stay a bit longer at the hospital."

"No thanks, I already stayed here long enough." She replied, straightening herself. "It must be because of my pregnancy."

"Maybe but-"

"Look," She cut him off. "There is no way I'm staying one more day in this hospital, okay? This place makes me sick!"

"As you wish." He replied coldly.

"Good." She walked toward the door, and then turned to her friend who hadn't moved. "You're coming, Erasa?"

"I… Coming."

The door of his office closed behind them.

--

He dodged a Ki blast then disappeared behind his opponent, surprising him with a kick that sent him toward the wall. Vegeta bounced on it and rushed to the demi Saiya-jin, his fist ready. Gohan blocked it, and countered with a knee in the warrior's stomach, winding him. Not giving him time to recover, he followed on with a punch which sent him crash on the ceiling, to then land heavily on the tiled floor of the Gravity Room.

Vegeta was struggling to get up, but eventually succeeded, although with difficulties. Damn it, this brat is progressing too quickly! He thought, wiping the blood that was flowing from his lower lip.

A mischievous smirk tugged the lips of the 'brat' in question. "So, we're getting old?"

The Prince crossed his arms. "Hmph. Because you think I was going all-out?"

Gohan's smirk widened. "I wasn't either."

Vegeta raised an eyebrow, then a smirk appeared on his lips, reflecting the hybrid's one. Without a word, he blew up his power, the golden aura around him intensifying.

The fight began again.

--

Bulma watched her godson as he entered the living room. Although in piteous state, a smile of satisfaction was tugging his swelling lips. He collapsed on the couch, next to her, a sigh escaping his lips.

"Say, Gohan," She started after a short while.

He turned to her. "Yeah?"

"Why have you suddenly resumed your training, after almost fourteen years of interruption?"

"To be ready, if something happens. You never know when a new enemy will threaten the peace, and I don't want to be out after three seconds like with Buu because I didn't train enough."

"It didn't worry you before, what changed?"

He shrugged. "It helps me to unwind, too."

She nodded her head. "I see."

There was a moment of silence, which she eventually broke. "You know, I'm invited to a reception tonight, and Vegeta doesn't want to accompany me. What would you say to come with me, instead of him?"

"I don't have the mind for it, Bulma."

"Come on, please…" She begged, joining her hands in front of her. "I really don't want to go alone. And, it will take your mind off things."

"Why don't you go there with Yamcha?" He suggested.

"Are you crazy? Vegeta would kill him!"

"Oh, right." He thought about it for a moment. "And what about Trunks? I know he's only fifteen, but he's rather mature for his age."

"Out of question. Last time I took him to a reception, he did a real carnage; he threw pies on the guests' face, he set fire on another's hair, he hung one on the ceiling, he lifted the skirts of the women, he-"

"Okay okay, I got it."

"So, will you be my partner for tonight? Pleaase?"

"You really have no one else?" He sighed. "Alright."

"Great!" She got up and winked at him. "Come take me at seven." She turned to leave, but stopped, looking at him over her shoulder. "And don't forget to take a Senzu Bean, you really aren't a pretty sight."

--

"What do you mean, you don't have any Senzu Beans left?"

"I'm very sorry, Gohan. I won't have any before three days."

"But I need one now! Bulma will kill me if I accompany her in this state!"

The cat master shrugged. "Ask Dende, then. He has healing powers."

The young man's face lit up. "Of course, Dende!" And he took off, going ever higher in the sky, until a floating platform came in sight.

He landed on the floor of Dende's Lookout. The young God seemed to wait for him, like always.

"Hi Dende, could you he-"

"Gladly, Gohan." The little green man said with a smile. He approached his friend and placed his hands on his body. A moment later, the demi Saiya-jin was healed.

"Thank you so much, Dende. You're saving my life."

"Considering the numerous times you've saved mine, it's the least I can do."

Gohan smiled, then looked around him. "Piccolo's not here?"

"Off to meditate somewhere." Dende replied, shrugging. Then he placed his hand on his friend's shoulder, looking at him with worry. "And you, are you okay?"

The young man stared at him for a moment, not understanding, but then realization was read on his face. Of course, Dende knew everything; he was God, after all. A familiar heat then invaded his cheeks. Dende knew everything!

The young God chuckled. "Don't worry, I didn't look. And anyway, I'm asexual, I don't understand these types of things like the love between a man and a woman, or the need to have sexual intercourses."

Gohan felt relieved, but his cheeks were still burning him. He sighed. "I don't know what to do, Dende. I… I love her, but… I can't manage to forgive her."

"I know that what she did is wrong, but you know, she really didn't want to hurt you, and she's feeling very guilty."

He stayed silent for a while, lost in his thoughts.

Dende smiled. "I think… that everyone should have a second chance."

He frowned. "So you're saying that I should forgive her?"

His green friend shrugged. "I'm God, I forgive everyone."

A chuckle escaped Gohan's lips, and he shook his head. He then started to levitate. "Thanks for everything, Dende."

"Come see me more often."

"I promise."

With one last wave, Gohan flew off.

--

She frowned, looking at her reflection in the mirror. Given, she had started to wear dresses more often, over the years, and even to like it, but that… This dress was way too short, it showed way too much cleavage, and worst of all, it was pink.

Satan Videl never wore pink, and she wasn't about to start now.

"You don't like it?" Erasa asked, seeing that she was undressing it. "It's one of my favorite dresses!"

"It's pink, Erasa, pink." She said, very emphasizing the 'pink'. "You know how much I hate that color."

"I don't see what's so bad with that color. It's a lighter shade of red. You like red, don't you?" Her face lit up. "Oh! Why don't you wear that red dress? You know, the one I offered you a month ago."

Videl contracted, then shook her head. "It's at the dry-cleaner's."

"Oh? When did you wear it?"

She busied herself in searching for a dress in her closet, trying to seem uninterested. "At a business dinner." It wasn't entirely a lie.

"Ah, too bad, I wanted to see it on you." Erasa said.

Videl continued to search for a dress for tonight. She ended up finding a long black dress. It didn't have sleeves or shoulder straps, but a beautiful silky black scarf to cover the shoulders. Perfect.

--

Gohan parked his car in front of the Satan City Hotel, then got out of it. Always the gentleman, he went to open the door for his partner and offered her his hand to help her out. The beautiful scientist attracted on her numerous looks, especially of the male species, and it ravished her.

She took the arm of her partner, and they entered the hostel, then an elevator, which took them to the twenty-second floor.

"The receptions always take place in the Great Hall; it's the biggest hall in the entire hostel." Bulma explained.

"You already came here?"

"Of course; being the heiress of the Capsule Corporation, I'm very often invited in all kinds of receptions, and the most important ones principally take place here."

They entered the Great Hall via a double-door which was wide open, and were immediately welcomed by their host, who was none other than Mr. Satan himself.

Gohan froze. If he was here, it meant that… He furrowed his brows, concentrating, searching for her Ki. His eyes followed his sixth sense, and he saw her. His breath was taken away.

She was absolutely gorgeous.

"Dr. Son, what a great surprise! I didn't know you knew Bulma Briefs."

The strong and imposing voice of the World Champion brought him out of his dreamland, and he shook his head, then turned to him, smiling. "It's always a pleasure to see you, Mr. Satan."

--

Videl heard the loud and annoying laugh of her father and sighed. Then she turned her gaze toward her father, and froze on the spot when she saw him. As if he'd sensed her gaze on him, he turned his toward her, and their eyes met. Her throat was suddenly dry, and her hands moist. She could also feel her cheeks burning her, and her heart racing in her chest.

One gaze, and she was already in a state. She cursed him inwardly, he and his irresistible charm.

She saw her father walk away from him, and noticed for the first time the somewhat familiar woman hooked at his arm. She narrowed her eyes, unable to stop jealousy from awakening in her. Then she saw Buu walk past her and approach the couple happily. Curiosity took hold of her, and she discreetly followed him, doing as if she wasn't going toward them directly.

"AAAAAHH…! It's Buu! It's Buu! Gohan, protect me!" The blue-haired woman exclaimed, hiding behind him.

"Bulma, calm down. Buu's not evil anymore." He said, seeming to be holding himself back from laughing.

Videl frowned. What did he mean by "not evil anymore"? Buu had been evil, before? And did he just say Bulma?

Bulma laughed at her mistake. "Sorry, Buu, it's the habit."

"You not be afraid, me good Buu." The pink man said, then he turned to Gohan. "Me remember you, you very powerful warrior."

Gohan laughed nervously. "Me, a warrior? You must me mistaken."

"Me not mistaken. Me always remember opponent of mine, and you been the stronger."

Videl widened her eyes. "You fought Buu??" She slapped her hand over her mouth, realizing that she was discovered.

"Satan girl? What you do here?" Buu asked.

She couldn't help but roll her eyes. Eight years that he was living with her father, and he still wasn't able to call her by her name.

"Videl?"

She shivered when she heard him say her name. She blushed, scratching her hair while laughing nervously. "He-Hey Gohan."

"Wait a minute." Bulma said. "Satan girl? Videl? You know her Gohan?"

"We went to high school together." He explained. "It seems to me I already talked to you about it."

"Oh right, Videl! I remember now!" She said, hitting her hand with her fist. "You hadn't stopped talking about her when you were in high school!"

He blushed intensely, while she raised a brow. He then decided that it would be better to change the subject, and turned to Buu. "You desired something?"

The pink creature nodded. "Me want rematch."

"Wh-What?"

"You have beat me, so now me want rematch."

"You beat Buu?" Videl said, surprised. Even she never managed to beat him.

Gohan nervously rubbed the back of his neck. "You're mistaken; I've never fought you."

If he'd had eyebrows, Buu would have frowned. "You not remember me?"

"No, sorry."

"It's okay. Me want to fight you anyway." He said, shrugging.

"Err… It's that…"

Gohan looked around him, desperately searching for a way out of it. His eyes stopped on Videl, and an idea crossed his mind. He took the young woman's hand, and walked toward the center of the Great Hall. He glanced at Buu over his shoulder and said:

"Later, I promised her a dance."

End Of Part Four