"So, it's… official now, you're back together?"
Lazuli lifted a perfectly arched brow, as she sipped the martini in their private booth at the restaurant. Somehow, through a miracle, Bulma, Chi-Chi and Lazuli's schedules aligned and all three were having one of their rare Friday Girls Night Out.
"I don't know if official is the right word," Chi-Chi said carefully.
Both brows raised now. "Then what would you call it?"
"We're seeing each other exclusively," Chi-Chi said.
Bulma made a rude gesture with her fingers, simulating—
"Okay, that's enough," Chi-Chi said, slapping the blue-haired heiress's hands.
"Huh, interesting," Lazuli said, taking another small sip. "I'm taking credit for all of this by the way."
Chi-Chi and Bulma both rounded at her, confused.
"I was the one who set her up with Lapis," Lazuli said lazily, flicking an elegant finger. "And I also suggested she sleep with Goku if that didn't work out. So. Mission accomplished."
"Excuse you, I'm the one who told her to get that deserted womb filled with something besides a mechanical device," Bulma protested.
"I cannot believe this conversation right now," Chi-Chi grumbled. Both rich women simply laughed.
Chi-Chi sighed and looked at the striking blonde woman. "How is Lapis, by the way?"
Ice blue eyes narrowed infinitesimally. "Good. Why?"
Chi-Chi blinked at Lazuli. "What do you mean why? I'm just curious."
Lazuli lifted a fine shoulder. "He's not heartbroken if that's what you're really asking."
Chi-Chi's mouth flapped soundlessly, then shifted in her seat uncomfortably. "That's not…"
"Chill, girl. Seriously, he's fine," Lazuli went on, her lips twitching. "You can ask him yourself."
Chi-Chi had been tempted to but since Lapis hadn't texted her recently and there wasn't any real point, so she kept radio silent. Chi-Chi knew the term was ghosting and she was utterly ashamed of herself, but that still didn't stop her from being a coward.
"So how long has it been now since you and Goku reconnected?" Bulma asked, and Chi-Chi was grateful for the change of subject.
Chi-Chi paused to think about the date. "Maybe two and a half weeks?"
"Almost three weeks," Bulma said. "And it's not official yet?"
Chi-Chi tilted her head thoughtfully. "Does it count as three weeks if we only see each other twice a week, more or less?"
"You mean you haven't been riding that every night since you broke your curse?" There went Lazuli's single brow lift. "I don't know if that means you have incredible self control or if the ride is defective."
Chi-Chi's face heated. "Quality over quantity, thank you! Besides, how could I have sex every night when we live in different homes and our kids—"
"Night?" Lazuli chortled.
"So it's always in the cloak of darkness, to hide their shame," Bulma teased.
"There aren't very many options," Chi-Chi protested, crossing her arms.
"Movie theatre," Bulma interrupted.
"Bathroom stall in the mall," Lazuli said flatly.
"Quickie in the office, of course," Bulma went on.
"Classic," Lazuli said with a sage nod.
"All right, if Goku and I were as deviant as you two, I suppose we could fuck like rabbits every single day. Point made," Chi-Chi said dryly.
"Oh my god, do you guys do it with scented candles and rose petals?" Lazuli clutched at her chest.
"I bet there's saxophone in the background," Bulma added.
"We don't want to disturb the kids or make a big deal about anything until there's something to make a big deal about, that's all," Chi-Chi broke in, annoyed.
Lazuli and Bulma exchanged glances.
"So you had that post-mortem I talked to you about?" Bulma asked finally.
Chi-Chi swallowed a giant mouthful of her own martini.
"It hasn't come up yet," Chi-Chi admitted, taking another generous sip.
Every time she and Goku began to have a serious conversation, emotions would run high and then they'd end up using sex as an outlet… the consequence being their actual issues were progressing at a snails pace.
But now they were at a good place, Chi-Chi was unsure she wanted to do anything to disturb this new peace. She wanted a little slice of this for a little longer. Something that didn't involve the kids, real life, decisions—just a man and woman enjoying each other.
It made her feel slightly indulgent, and she hadn't had something she could call all her own for a long time.
"Well it only took seven years for you guys to get to this point. Try not to make it another seven before you both start being real with each other," Bulma said lightly, but there was a hint of seriousness in her tone.
Chi-Chi nodded soberly.
"Dende, enough with Chi-Chi's messed up love life. Can we talk about who is going to win Roh Roh's Drag Race?" Lazuli said with an even tone.
From that point, the women's conversation shifted to lighter topics and other less dramatic updates.
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Chi-Chi giggled at the pleasant buzz that flowed through her veins. A split-second decision had her tell the taxi driver a different address than her home and as she looked at the clock stating 1 am, she was sure everyone was already asleep.
She carefully took of her heels at the threshold and found the spare key in her purse as she quietly let herself in Goku's home. It was dark and silent, indicating that her boys were asleep and so was her ex.
She'll show Lazuli! And Bulma! She could totally be sexy and adventurous, too!
She tip toed gingerly, trying to be as quiet as mouse. It took more effort than normal with the alcohol coursing through her, but Chi-Chi was naturally graceful from all her martial arts training in her youth, so she was able to pad in quietly.
Her heart beat loudly in her chest, she stifled another giggle, as she crept toward Goku's sleeping form, his back to her. He was going to be so surprised! But it thrilled her to think she could just sneak in here, a former SAIYAN completely oblivious.
She was a night nymph, a succubus, and she was going to have her way with her man, then slip out before her kids were any the wiser.
She leaned over to touch his shoulder to rouse him from his slumber when she found herself yanked from her hovering position, her arm twisting behind her back as her legs were kicked down from under her, her knees buckling and dropping on to the floor.
"OW!" Chi-Chi exclaimed.
Immediately, her arm was released and she heard Goku gasp and curse behind her. It was odd to hear the harsh words come out of his mouth. He was not one to curse normally.
"Chi-Chi, I thought you were a B&E!"
Chi-Chi groaned and massaged her sore knees. "What's a B&E?"
Goku dropped down to the floor, his hands squeezing her limbs lightly. "Break and enter. I just felt someone over me, and… Dende, Cheech, I'm a trained soldier. You don't sneak up on someone like me! I could have broken your arm! Are you all right? Are you hurt?"
"Only my pride," Chi-Chi said with another groan. Goku still seemed to be inspecting her quite intently, to see if she had broken into pieces. "I'm fine…"
"What're you doing here sneaking around in the middle of the night?" Goku demanded, as he rose and helped her to her feet. Chi-Chi wobbled unsteadily and landed against his bare chest.
It was then she realized he was naked.
Right. He slept in the nude.
"Chi-Chi?"
His voice snapped her out of her daze. She shrugged weakly, her hands going to her cheeks.
"I don't know. I wanted to do something sexy. I wanted to surprise you."
He let out a breathy laugh, sweeping the bangs of her face as if getting a closer look would reveal her inner thoughts. He kissed her forehead.
"Sweetheart, you're always sexy. You don't need to do stuff like this. It's a bit creepy! I was asleep, come on, what were you thinking?"
Chi-Chi's face warmed with embarrassment. "Sorry, I guess I'm going to go now."
"How? You didn't drive here in your state, did you?" He sounded angry at the prospect.
"No, of course not!" Chi-Chi said. "I was..."
She trailed off. She hadn't thought that far. She supposed her plan to sneak away wasn't really thought through very well.
"Well you might as well stay," Goku said, already helping Chi-Chi out of her top. She let him, swaying toward his form.
"Oh, but then the boys will know about us," Chi-Chi said faintly, as she shimmied out of her skirt. So far, they'd managed to keep most of this under wraps since she never stayed the night and they'd only come together at his house. She'd be back before bedtime.
"Will that be so bad?" Goku asked quietly as they sat down on the bed. She stared blearily at Goku as she fumbled with her bra clasp, pursing her lips as she thought about his question.
"I… guess not?" Chi-Chi said.
Goku pulled her down into the mattress then into a spooning embrace.
He sighed as he kissed the back of her neck. "We can make some excuse that your taxi dropped you off at the wrong place…"
She shook her head slowly, her eyelids drooping. "No no… they'll be happy about us, I think. We should tell them."
"Are you sure? We can talk about it in the morning when you've sobered up a bit…"
"I'm so sleepy. So much for seducing you… sorry about that…"
He chuckled quietly behind her. "It's okay, Chi. I'm… glad you wanted to, if that's any consolation."
"Of course I want to, you're my man," she said with another giant yawn, her mind shutting down.
She felt his arms tighten fractionally, before she fell deep into an alcohol-induced slumber.
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