The leaves were blowing in the wind while some of the fall foliage refused to fall from the trees. The reds, oranges, and yellows really brought out the beauty of the cottage Gohan had bought for family vacations with the money he saved up from his job as professor at a really, high end university.

"Goten, Uncle Goten!"

Goten awoke from his dream, sitting on a bench, wrapped in a blanket, staring out onto the lake. 'I—it can't be. I—it was so real and—His mind thought it over, and he sighed. 'Of course it's a dream. Trunks would never feel that way about me.' He blushed just thinking about it but anyone walking by would think it was just the cold weather that flushed his cheeks.

He got up from the bench, watching as his niece ran towards him with happy look on her face. "Grandma sent me out to check on you. Are you all right?" Her face turned to worry.

'Accept for the aching in my heart I'm great.' He smiled. "I'm fine Pan don't worry."

"But you were out here all day. The sun's almost is setting."

The colors in the sky caught his eyes, and he though, 'how romantic, just my luck, a nice view and no one special to share it with.'

"Why did no one wake me?"

"Well grandpa told us to let you sleep in peace."

Goten was shivering as he wrapped the blanket closer against his body and smiled. 'Thank you dad.'

"Are you sure you're ok? You can talk to me you know. Papa and my mother don't think I'm mature enough to meddle into adult situations, but I know I can help."

"I'm kind of cold." He watched as his niece smiled, thinking of something she remembered when she was younger.

"Open up the blanket like you're a bird." He did what Pan told him to do as she jumped into his arms, wrapping her arms around his neck, and he got the hint and closed the blanket that now surrounded them both.

"Good idea Pan. Were both much warmer now."

Walking inside with Pan in his embrace, Gohan and Videl turned to the couple and smiled. "Wow it's like ten years ago when we caught Goten in the nursery, holding our baby daughter in his arms." She sighed. "It's nice to be reminded of the past."

"Yeah, but now it's late and Pan you should be off to bed," said Gohan.

"All right Papa." She came out of her uncle's arms, hugged her parents, and went off to her room to sleep.

Goten smiled and then felt his big brother's hand on his shoulder. "We're all worried about you, you know. Just now if there's anything you want to talk about, I'll always be here to listen."

"Thank Gohan. I think I'll just hang out and watch some TV."

"All right just keep it down. Videl and I are going to sleep."

"Night."

"Goodnight," the couple said before disappearing down the hall.

The rain poured hard that night as lightening joined in the mix, which made Goten jump three feet in the. He had always been afraid of storms ever since he was a child. Suddenly he sensed a strong yet familiar energy coming towards the cabin.

Looking out the sliding door that led to the deck, his eyes saw a light coming closer to the cabin, making his heart beat in a nervous but non-threatening way. 'It's definitely human.' The lightening came again making him jump again. 'I know I'm afraid, but that person might need my help. It would be stupid to let my feeling get in the way.'

Pushing open the door, Goten's bare feet came upon the deck. Getting closer to the end, he leaned on the railing. He could definitely see the shadow of a figure and as the figure came in clearer, Goten widened his eyes in surprise.

"Trunks!"

The blue, piercing eyes looked at him and only him, making Goten blush. 'What's he doing here? Why's he not saying anything?'

Goten made his way down the stairs and into the forest, getting closer and closer to his best friend. He stopped when he felt he was at a comfortable distance between them. "Trunks, what are you doing here?"

Trunks' eyes still didn't leave his as he walked closer to his friend. Goten forget all about the lightening making it's presence known. He felt more afraid by his best friend's odd behavior. When he looked down from Trunks' eyes, Trunks was right there with his fingers under his chin.

'He moves fast.' Goten blushed.

Trunks' fingers moved from his chin to damp, pale check, caressing the skin, making the young saiyan shiver. "Tr—Trunks, what's going on?"

His blue eyes were up close, and Goten swallowed hard. 'They're so beautiful. I could just lose myself in them forever.' He saw Trunks smile. 'Wait! Can he hear my thoughts?'

Warm lips on his lips brought him out of his thoughts as he felt Trunks' arms around his waist, bringing him close. It was so unexpected to him, but he couldn't deny how good Trunks' kisses were. He gave into Trunks and responded to his kiss, wrapping his arms around his neck. 'I wonder if he knows I dream about him.'

'I know now Goten.'

'Trunks, what's going on with you? Why did you come out here, especially in this weather?'

'I had this strong urge to see you. The thought just wouldn't leave me alone.'

'Ok. But maybe you could answer this question. Why are we kissing?'

Trunks broke away from the kiss, standing now at the distance Goten had kept between them earlier. "I don't know," Trunks said out loud as he turned away from his friend, looking up at the sky and rainfall. "Something inside of me."

"Trunks." Trunks turned to face his soaking wet friend. "Is it possible you have more than best friend feelings for me?"

"Is it possible you have more than best friend feelings for me?"

"Yes," Goten said without hesitation or doubt in his voice. He could tell Trunks was surprised by his answer.

"When?" was all Trunks could managed to say.

"Always," Goten swallowed the lump in his throat, trying to hold back his tears.

Trunks could tell his friend was shivering cold, so he came closer to warm him up with his ki. Goten smiled sadly. "Thanks Trunks." He took Goten's hand in his. "Trunks?"

"I'm sorry." His eyes looked regrettable at him.

Goten and Trunks had snuck upstairs quietly into the raven-haired man's room. Closing the door behind Trunks, he noticed Trunks was looking at the single bed in the room.

He then made his way to the bathroom, closing the door behind him. As the shower turned on, Goten changed out of his clothes into fresh ones. Sitting on his bed, he sighed. 'Kami, what was I thinking. I shouldn't have told him that. Now I'm sure are friendship will be effected by this.' He also couldn't ignore the pain in his heart.

Coming out of the bathroom wrapped in just a towel, Trunks made his way to the dresser, picking out clothes. He didn't even notice the look of lust he was getting from his best friend. When he turned around, Trunks saw Goten getting under the covers.

Trunks didn't want to hurt his friend, but he was scared of his feelings. In life he had always wanted to find that person he could fall in love. He had no idea he would feel this strongly for his best friend. His guard was up, and he knew it.

Dropping the towel he put pajamas on and slipped into bed beside Goten. Shutting off the light, Trunks turned so his face was facing his friend's back. He wanted nothing more to give into his feelings for Goten because honestly he felt the same towards him, but he was afraid he would hurt him and drive him away. That's the last thing he wanted.

'It's just easier to be friends,' he thought to himself but deep down he knew this wouldn't be the case.

Closing his eyes, Trunks didn't know as his friend slept, tears came down his face onto the sheets.