Chapter 29 the final
We drive to the ground, I am literally bouncing in my chair, I can't wait to get my kit on and play my final game, this is such a contrast to the last time Vegeta drove me to a game.
"Can you believe my dad is gonna be there?" I ask for the twentieth time. Anyone else would have told me to shut the hell up by now for sure, but not Vegeta. His endless patience with me is amazing.
"I know, that's so cool baby, he'll be so impressed," He answers, glancing at me from the corner of his eye, a big grin on his face.
We arrive at the college stadium, there are crowds of people everywhere, it seems as though every student from both my college and the other teams have turned up to show their support. Before I get out of the car my eyes scan the immediate area, just checking that none of my teammates are milling about round here. I can't see any of them, I notice a few familiar faces, people from college but no one that I'm worried about, and besides it won't matter soon anyway.
Vegeta opens my door and I jump out, still bouncing with excitement. I feel like I've been waiting forever for this moment. We walk towards the entrance, he wishes me luck and we move to walk our separate ways when I hear my name being called above the noise of the crowds.
I freeze and turn slowly, please don't say I've got this far only to be caught out now. Relief quickly floods through me as I spot my mother waving at me, my father and Raditz close behind her.
"Hello Goku, hello Vegeta, Good luck Son. Although you don't need it, you'll do great," She encourages me like she always used to do.
"I better move away, don't want people to see us together," Vegeta mutters and gestures that he's leaving.
"Nonsense, you can sit with us, we don't want you sitting alone," My dad tells him.
"I would love to Mr. Son, and I really appreciate your offer, but I think it will be better for Goku if we sit separately, his friends can be a bit… narrow minded," He seemed to struggle to find the right word there.
"Oh, of course, that makes sense, will we see you after the game?" My dad asks sounding as though he really does want to see Vegeta again, I am so happy that they all like him now.
"Possibly, that all depends on what Goku wants to do," Vegeta answers looking at me. My dad rolls his eyes.
"Of course, I forgot everything is up to Goku," He laughs and looks at me as well.
"Yeah, we can all go back home to celebrate when we win, I doubt I'll be celebrating with the rest of the boys," I say, give a little wave and walk off, Vegeta looks at me with a questioning expression but I am gone before he has the chance to pry.
Most of the team are already in the locker room, they cheer as I enter, I don't think I've ever seen them in such high spirits, it makes me smile.
"Hey guys, who's ready for the final?" I call out, earning more cheers of appreciation from them. Once we are all kitted up we head out to the pitch, cheers bellowed from our side of the pitch overshadowing the boos and jives from the other side. This is where I feel alive, this was always the only place I felt at home, now I have two places, here on the pitch and anywhere that Vegeta is. My eyes seek him out as they always do, he is so easy to find. I give him my biggest most happy smile and even throw him a little wink, making sure none of my team is looking. He blows a sneaky kiss back to me, he looks so proud of me. I lift my chin high.
Next I find my family, they are only a few rows in front of Vegeta, I give them a wave.
The match gets off to a good start, Yamcha scoring a great goal in the first ten minutes. The other team has a great defence and although they are struggling to get the ball off us we are struggling to score, it's gonna be a close game I can see that much already. Every time we up our game they match us, it's not long before one of their team gets in a goal themselves, chipping the ball into the top corner before Gohan had the chance to get anywhere near it.
Half time comes and we are still at a draw, I'm not gonna let that get us down though. I praise my team more than I ever have before, picking out and highlighting each of their personal strong points, I hope they all remember these words. I manage to hide the fact that I'm getting a little emotional while I talk behind a plastered-on smile.
The whistle blows for the second half. It's a tight game, no one can get a goal in, both teams are just too on point. We are so close to the end of the game and I really don't want this to go to penalties, we have worked too hard for this to let it get decided that way, we need to win this fair and square. I see my chance.
"Krillin, over here," I call, he passes me the ball no questions asked. I stand on the halfway line and boot the ball with all my strength, praying I've judged the angle correctly.
The ball hits the back of the net seconds before the whistle blows, the crowd erupt with cheering so loud I feel as though my ears will burst. That's it, we've won, I've lead my team to victory. We have finally won the league. Everyone runs to me, all smiles, celebrating by hugging each other and cheering. Arms wrap around me from all directions, lips press against my cheeks. There is only one pair of lips I want to celebrate with, I see him through the crowd, smiling and looking divine. I push my way past the throngs of happy people and make my way over to him, all the things he said to me yesterday about making my choice running through my mind. He awkwardly punches my shoulder and gives me a thumbs up.
"Congrats bro," He says, obviously trying his best to not act like my boyfriend, I can't help but laugh at him.
"Shut up, you wally," I giggle, grabbing the front of his shirt and pulling him to me. I kiss him deeply, enjoying the flavour of him. He is stiff at first but soon relaxes as he realises I've made my decision… Again. He kisses me back, curling his fingers into my hair.
The whole stadium is eerily silent, but I don't let that stop me, I'm never gonna let anyone stop me again, I'm gonna be Goku, the real Goku, and I'm gonna love Vegeta openly for the rest of my life, no more creeping around, I'm gonna make sure everyone knows I belong to him.
Raising above the silence I hear a voice.
"Go on Goku," My sister calls and claps loudly, I smile into Vegeta's mouth. To my right someone else starts clapping, obviously Bulma, she always has my back. Slowly others join in until when our long kiss finally breaks we are surrounded by applause. He stares deep into my eyes, his expression beautiful.
"You okay?" He asks.
"I am now," I reply, and it's true, I've never been better.
The end.
There's nothing quite like the feeling of finishing a story, I wanna say a massive thank you to all the people who helped me get here. LVR4Trunks-n-Vegeta, I've said it before and I'll say it again, your amazing support really keeps me going, it means so much to me that you read and review every chapter of every story I write, for that I will be forever grateful. Yaoiluvur, you also have been with me since chapter one and reviewed most chapters, your insights into Catholicism were really helpful to me, thank you. Gokukinz, thank you again for reading and reviewing another of my stories, your comments never fail to make my day. And to everyone else who read, reviewed and faved my story, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
And last, but deffo not least Thank you to my amazing friend and editor MrsVegetaOuji, you worked with me through all my doubts, all my worries and all my terrible Gramma. You sort out not just this story but any other weird and nasty thing I send your way. You are the best, thanks xlxl
Editors note: Heyo! It's me, MrsVegetaOuji! I can't say how truly proud I am to have been such a big part of this story, and all the others Lesley has asked me to edit. (shameless self-promotion) Anyone out there, please please feel free to PM me if you need any help editing fics, fic ideas, or if you just need someone to talk to. I wanna say thank you to Lesley, for being a big part of my life recently. A good friend from 3500 miles away! How often does that happen, really?
But in all seriousness, this fanfiction is one of the greats for sure, and editing it almost from day one has been loads of fun and a huge honor.
-Best of luck in everything you encounter,
Kriss
