Ch 27

Bulma smiled. "Isn't it nice to go out for dinner for a change?" she asked as she looked at her family around the table.

"Yeah mom," Bulla smiled, "this is great. Why don't we do this more often?"

"I can answer that," Trunks smirked.

"Shut up Trunks," said Vegeta.

"I know this isn't you're thing Vegeta," said Bulma, "but I appreciate you doing this for me," she smiled. "Besides I'm sure you'll enjoy the food here."

"Whatever you say woman."

"Well uh anyway," said Trunks as he looked Goten's way. "Goten and I have something to tell you."

"Really, what is it?" asked Bulma.

"Trunks and I have decided to start dating each other," said Goten.

"Well that's stupid!" said Vegeta.

"Vegeta!" exalimed Bulma.

"From what your mother has told me dating is to get to know each other better. You two all ready fit that requirement."

"Um I think dad has a point," said Bulla. "I mean Uub and I are dating to get to know each other better, so what is it that you'd be doing on these dates that you haven't all ready done together as best friends?"

"We've been friends forever that's true, but we don't know each other in the romantic sense. That's what dating would be a about for us," said Trunks.

"That makes sense," Bulma smiled. "Well I'm happy for you two."

"Thanks mom."

"Thanks Bulma."

"So Goten, have you told your family yet?" asked Bulma.

"No not yet but I'm planning to," said Goten. "I'm just a little nervous."

"Well you're not going to tell them without me, right?" Trunks asked as he held Goten's hand in his.

"That's so sweet," said Bulla as Goten blushed.

"Oh finally the food is here," said Vegeta as Bulma rolled her eyes but smiled.

The meal was more pleasant then Bulma thought. 'At least we didn't get kicked out,' she smiled and then looked to her son.

"Mom?"

"Oh sorry Trunks, what were you saying?"

"It's time to go woman," said Vegata.

Vegeta, Bulma, Bulla, and Uub headed home while Trunks and Goten decided to take a walk around the city, hand in hand.

"So, you like hand holding?" asked Trunks.

"Yeah, it makes me feel connected to you. So, have you ever been on a date where the night didn't end in sex?"

"No, I guess I'm new to this way of dating, but I like this. It's simple, but it means a lot to you. You want to be respected."

Goten smiled. "I like how well you know me."

"Well i didn't spend years with you for nothing."

"It's a nice night," Goten smiled as he looked around at all the lit up buildings.

"Yeah. You want to get some ice cream. I know this great place up ahead. Well that is if you're still hungry?"

"Sure, I'd love some ice cream Trunks."

The couple each ordered their own gigantic sundae and sat down at a booth near the window. Trunks knew how much Goten liked the views of the city buildings. He watched Goten eat for a while before he went to eat his sundae.

"This place is great Trunks."

Trunks laughed. "Maybe you should slow done chibi. You don't want to get brain freeze."

"Ow, oh! Too late for that," said Goten as he held his head.

"You'll be all right chibi," he said as he rubbed Goten's arm.

Goten smiled and held onto Trunks' arm until it passed. He could feel Trunks' carrying nature flow through his veins. It sounded silly, but it made sense because of their bond.