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Chapter 26 Do You Deserve Another Chance?

Bulma sat on her bed thinking about what Vegeta had just said to her. She knew that if she did get back with Vegeta that her friends would be pissed, they would be against it. Bulma felt her mind work overtime to figure out her choice, but her heart had already made it's mind up. Thinking over with what just happened not hardly a week ago. The truth had came out how he had really felt for her. It was all a lie, a bet. How did Bulma know this just wasn't another part of the bet or a prank? She didn't know what to do. Why was she considering even getting back with him after everything that happened. Anyone else would have never even second guessed it and never got back with him. Bulma continued to stare to at Vegeta, watching him stand impatiently. She knew he was wanting an answer, waiting.

"Well…" Vegeta asked impatiently.

Bulma felt herself start to fidget, not knowing what to say. "Vegeta you have to understand me questioning myself. You lied to me, I was part of a mean bet, a prank."

"But you are questioning yourself so there is something there." Vegeta quickly answered.

"Well of course there is something, Vegeta. I thought it was real and I started to have strong feeling for you. And even after what happened my feelings are still there. If I could chose I would make the feelings go away and never think of you again. Vegeta you really fucked with my life." Bulma wanted to get it through his head what he did to her. How she had to go through school like she was living in hell. "And if you cared for me in the end then you wouldn't have fucked Ashley. No matter how drunk you were."

Vegeta was lost for words. He didn't know what to say, like he told himself before he knew he was in the wrong. He was being dumb and lost all his control to the alcohol. If he could he would take it all back but he knew that was impossible. "Woman, I can't take back what I did, but if you let me…" Vegeta paused taking a deep breath, this was a lot harder for him to say this. "If you let me, I will make it up to you. Now I am not going to be bending over backwards doing everything you ask me to do, but I can be a better person." Vegeta had fought with the words to come out, they didn't want to come out. Words like that never came out of his mouth before, he could till he was truly changing and that part honestly scared him. He didn't want to be a weak, mushy person. But at the same time he didn't want to be alone for the rest of his life and the route he was going he was going to end up like that.

Bulma was speechless but she was still afraid to give him another chance. She didn't want to have her heart broken once again, she didn't think she could endure that kind of pain and depression again. "Ok Vegeta, this is what we will do. We are not going to be a couple, just friends. We will work our way back to where we were, but you have to still be faithful. That does mean you won't be getting any sex from me and you can not go and get sex from someone else. You will gain my trust back."

Vegeta hesitated a little, "Woman I am not going to wait an eternity."

"Vegeta it all depends how good you do and gaining my trust back. This does not happen overnight. Take it or leave it because if you leave it there will be no more offers of fixing it."

"Fine woman." Vegeta huffed. He knew this was going to take time but he knew he brought all this on himself, he had no one to blame but himself. Just then Vegeta's stomach started to growl with hunger.

Bulma smiled shaking her head, "Come on Vegeta, I will take you out. My treat." Bulma and Vegeta walked to her car getting in heading to the closet fast food chain. Bulma had then started to wonder, did Vegeta walk from his house to the park?

"Vegeta, where it your car?"

"Its at home. I decided to walk, I didn't realize how far I was until I saw the park." Getting out the car heading inside. Once they ordered their food, they found a spot near the corner next to a window.

"So Vegeta, what are you going to do about Ashley, Keisha and Marron? I mean they are not going to be happy about us talking again and you might lose your reputation." Bulma didn't want to say she was afraid of them. They had already did the worse possible thing they could; completely embarrass her in front of the whole school. But she knew she would have to hear lip from them.

"I really don't care what they say. I never have. That goes for the whole school. Woman you need to learn that it doesn't matter what people think. If you do then you are just going to be stressing over something so little and dumb." Vegeta had a point. She knew that she just need to ignore what those bitches said and live her life how she wanted to. She was going to start standing up for herself. She needed to stop being this dumb little weak girl and be the strong woman she is.

"You know what, you are right. Its about time I stand up for myself and not let these little bitches walk all over me." Vegeta smirked at her seeing her fighting spirit come to life. He knew she was a fighter but it seemed that she had pushed it down for so long. They continued their eating until Bulma saw Chichi and Juu walk in. 'Great, I know they are not going to be happy when they see me with Vegeta.' Bulma started to slouch down in her seat. "Woman you said you were going to be a stronger person this is one thing you will have to deal with in being a strong person." Bulma knew she had to stand up to them but she wasn't ready now. She watched as her two friends had missed her completely walking up to the front to order their food. Just as Chichi turned around she locked eyes with Bulma. Bulma could feel her heart began to race, she knew Chichi was going to be pissed, she could see her cheeks start to turn a red color. Bulma knew she was in for a lashing, she began to ready herself for it.

Chichi stormed over to where Bulma was sitting with Vegeta. How could she? Chichi figured that was why Bulma didn't want to even try and go out with Juu's brother. Chichi was hot, she could feel the heat rushing to her face. She wanted to strangle Bulma for even talking to him after what he did. How could she? Once Chichi finally made her way over to the table she looked back to see Juu following her with just as pissed off look as she did.

"Bulma what the hell do you think you are doing hanging out with Vegeta. How can you be around someone after everything he put you through?" Chichi needed an answer she needed one now!

"Chi, calm down. Let me explain." Of course Juu quickly cut her off. "Yes you need to explain and right now."

"Vegeta would you mind giving us a few minutes alone." He nodded his head walking over to get another refill. "Ok. Last night I had a lot on mind and I wasn't ready to go inside to an empty house. I walked to the park, but after losing myself in my thoughts I realized how dark it was. I started to get up to walk home and this guy jumps out of nowhere trying to force himself on me." Bulma didn't want to say rape, it was just too hard of a word to form out her mouth. She watched as Juu and Chichi fell into both the seats at the table, mouths wide open. "Vegeta came along and saved me. He walked me home but I was too afraid to stay alone in the house after what happened to I invited him. No nothing happened. We started to talk, a deep, real talk." Bulma leaned in as if telling a secret with Juu and Chichi leaning in, too. "He basically said he really cared about me, that he messed up. He regretted everything he did and wants to make it up to me. I decided to give him another chance but we are not a couple. He has to gain my trust back before we can move to the next step." She watched as Juu and Chichi thought over what she said. "Please understand what I am doing."

Juu was the first to speak up, "I don't agree with it. I am going to be honest, but I can understand where you are coming from because he saved you last night. I would not give in to easily and keep your eyes and ears open. Of course Chichi and myself will do the same. BUT if the same thing happens again or he does cheat on you do not come crying to me because you know what might happen."

Chichi added her two cents in, "Yea I agree with her. Just be careful. I know I am with Dean and everything. Not saying he will do the same but you never know. I didn't think Goku was capable of doing that. Speaking of Goku, I shouldn't ask this, but did Vegeta say anything about Goku?"

Bulma didn't want to tell Chichi that Goku was in the same position as Vegeta. Goku had felt bad for what he did, too. But Chichi had a right to know. "Well I did ask him about Goku. He did say that Goku is very upset and regrets what he did. About half way through it Goku tried to back out but Keisha and Marron wouldn't let him. They held his reputation above him. I guess the night of the party when the bet came out, Goku and Vegeta were going to tell us, but the 2 bitches beat them."

Chichi just sat there, dazed. Bulma could tell that her mind was working in overdrive, trying to contemplate everything that was said. Vegeta had started to walk back taking his seat by Bulma. Chichi had snapped out of her daze, getting up to get her food. Juu followed after her.

"What is wrong with her?" Vegeta asked.

"I told her what you told me about Goku. I think she is having problems taking it all in. I think it is starting to really hit her now. I mean it did the first 2 days but not like it should. She is moving on to fast with Dean to be honest." Bulma started to eat her food that was left over.

Vegeta just nodded his head at her finishing his food also. He brought his hand over to place it lightly on her knee. He didn't mean anything sexual behind it, he just had the need to being touching her, to feel that connection. Bulma hadn't really noticed since she was a little worried about Chichi after telling her about Goku. Bulma then felt his hand very slowly rub her leg. Bulma slightly jumped, swatting his hand away. "No, Vegeta. We are not at that stage yet."

Vegeta hmphed pulling his hand away. "Whatever woman. You and your dumb stages."

"Vegeta you better watch you mouth and tone. I am giving you a second chance and the last chance, so I wouldn't screw that up if I were you." She watched as Vegeta just rolled his eyes at her statement.

Once the two were done eating she figured she would drop him off at home. She needed to go home and finish her homework and she knew that was the last thing Vegeta wanted to do. After dropping him off she headed home. Pulling into the driveway she noticed that it was still empty. Her parents had not gotten back from their business meeting. Of course Bulma was use to them not really ever being home. She didn't mind the solitude, but too much can be unnerving. She made her way up the stairs throwing her purse on her chair, digging through her back bag looking for her Physics book. She knew she had a test to study for and a couple of worksheets that needed to be done. She heard her cell phone ring in her purse. She stopped in her search of her book going to retrieve her cell. She pulled it out to see that it was Chichi calling her. She figured she would answer after everything she told her with Goku.

"Hello."

"Hey Bulma." Bulma could hear the uneasiness in Chichi's voice.

"What going on, Chichi."

"Well I was thinking over what you told me about Goku. I mean I care about Dean but damn it these feelings for Goku have never left and I don't think they will. I mean if Goku was trying to get out of it, I mean if you are giving Vegeta another chance, maybe I should do the same with Goku. Bulma I really do miss him."

Bulma didn't want to tell her to give him another chance. That was something Chichi would have to figure out on her own if that is the best choice to do. "If that is what YOU want then go for it. But Chichi when I agreed to give Vegeta another chance I know that there is the chance he could hurt me again or cheat on me again, but that is why we are going slow this time. Another thing is that I am tired of being this frightened little girl. I am going to be myself. I am going to start standing up for myself. I am tired of being this weak little girl when that is not who I am. I am going to enjoy my senior year! They are not going to ruin my high school years."

"You are right Bulma. It is time for us to stand up for ourselves and stand our ground against them. Ok well I will be at school at 730 on Monday. I will see you then." Bulma said her goodbyes and hung up the phone.

Bulma had spent her weekend catching up with her homework and studying. Chichi on the other hand had something she needed to take care of. Chichi had grabbed her phone out scrolling down on her contacts list until Goku's name was highlighted. She hadn't really heard anymore from him since he had tried talking to her in sociology class. She had felt horrible for saying the things she did, but she figured that would be the only way for him to leave her alone. She had already spoke to Dean, breaking the news to him. He was more upset and aggravated that Chichi had thought he would be. He told her she was dumb for going back to that 'lowlife' as he so kindly put it. He also did say when Goku broke her heart again he would be there waiting just like he had for so long. Chichi had felt so bad for hurting dean, she never thought she would be giving Goku another try. She still felt like she shouldn't since he had cheated on her. But if Vegeta is willing to prove himself to Bulma then she knew Goku would do the same and better. Goku was a lot better with words and feeling then Vegeta.

She held her breath raising her thumb over the send button. She took a deep breath pushing the button. She held the phone to her ear listening to the ringing. She started to count the rings, worried that maybe Goku wasn't going to pick up. Maybe after what she had said to him he really is moving on… with Keisha. Chichi started to panic, but then she heard his soft sad voice answer, "Hello."

Chichi's mouth started to move but no sound seemed to come out. She took a hard swallow trying again to make a noise. "Hello, Goku."

"Chichi?! Is that you? I didn't think you would ever call me again." Chichi could hear the excitement in Goku's voice.

"Yea, well I wanted to talk. Do you think you can meet me here at my house? I will be waiting for you at the front porch."

"Sure thing. I will be there in a flash." As the last word left his mouth he hung up the phone and started to drive to Chichi's house. Chichi had sat on the swing on her front porch. She had quickly updated her father on what was going on. He wasn't happy but whatever made his Chichi happy then he would step aside. Chichi was amazed at how fast Goku had shown up at her house. He hurriedly got out of his car, making his way up to Chichi. "Hey Chi, what's up?" He stood there waiting for her to speak.

"Goku, take a seat here next to me." She waited for him to listen, occupying the spot next to her. "I talked to Bulma. She had spoken to Vegeta, he told her how you tried to back out of the bet and they wouldn't let you. That they held your reputation over you head. You know something Goku, I lost my reputation because I stood up to them for a girl they were picking on. Yea my life hadn't been perfect ever since they kicked me out. But if they did the same to you it shouldn't of mattered because then you would have had me. Wasn't that enough for you?"

Goku froze, he didn't think Vegeta told Bulma but then again he didn't know Bulma and Vegeta were talking. Maybe Bulma is talking to him again and that is why Chichi is talking to him right now. He didn't know how to answer this question so he did the best he could, "Well, I guess I was being stupid and selfish. I don't know what else to say. If I had a chance to redo it and go back, I would change what I did. I would have given my reputation up in a heartbeat. It has been so hard without you, Chichi. You have no idea." Chichi quickly interrupted Goku.

"I have no idea?! Please Goku, I have a perfectly good idea!" Chichi tried not to raise her voice but finding it difficult. "You played a mean horrible joke on me. Ok no you were against it in the end but in the beginning you were all for it. You took my virginity then I had it displayed for the whole school to see. No you had no part in that but if you didn't go through with this bet or just put your foot down that would have never happened. Well maybe. But I wouldn't be so pissed at you. Goku I had given you my most cherished belonging and pretty much showing my love to you to only be thrown in my face in the same day. You have no idea, Goku." Chichi started to get pissed. Goku had better watch his words.

"I am sorry, Chichi. I was going to tell you that night about the bet, my true feelings for you, everything. But those stupid girls had to do something so horrible like that. Chichi, I honestly care about you, I love you more than life itself. I don't know how I have to prove myself but I will do whatever I need to do to prove myself. I will go to school and in front of everyone tell them I love you. I will show you off to the world from now on. Chi, I will do whatever I need to do."

Chichi couldn't help but force a smile on her face. She always believed in giving people a second chance and she wanted to give him one. She had felt the anger she had just minutes ago, go away. She was such an easy sap for love words like that. "Ok, Goku. I will give you one more chance, but this is it. So don't screw it up." Goku was so happy that he stood up pulling Chichi in his arms, spinning around. After stopping he planted his lips where they longed to be, her lips. Chichi was hoping she made the right choice.

Author note: ok here is the next chapter. Will have the next one up soon. I will try for tomorrow if not then the next. Thank you again for all the reviews. I wish I could get that many every chapter. :D