Ch 52
Trunks and Goten sat on the love seat in Bulma's living room as she and Chichi started discussing the wedding.
"Now, have you two thought about a date?" asked Chichi.
"We haven't really discussed anything yet," said Trunks.
"That means no," said Bulma. "Well now's the time to think of a date."
"What about a fall wedding?" asked Goten.
"November 9th of next year in the evening," said Trunks.
"See what happens when you work together," said Chichi. "That's a great date," she said as she wrote it down in the wedding album."
"So, do we finally get to see what's in the album?" asked Goten.
"Nothing but the wedding date right now. Earlier I decided to scrap everything I put in there and start fresh. This is you and Trunks' wedding after all. It should reflect the decisions you both make."
"Thanks mom," smiled Goten. "What's next?"
"The venue," said Bulma. "Any ideas?"
"I was thinking outside, garden wedding. The colors of the trees and flowers are beautiful that time of year. I know it's a bit cold, but I always wanted to get married around nature," said Goten.
"Well I don't need any more convincing," Trunks smiled. "Sounds perfect."
"I'll research some venues and get back to you," said Bulma. "How about food?"
"I want to make the wedding cake," said Goten.
Chichi smiled. "I would love to make the wedding dinner."
"I agree," said Trunks.
"Is that all you're going to do Trunks?" asked Bulma.
"Who am I to disagree with great ideas," Trunks smirked.
"My mom's cooking is the best," Goten smiled.
"All right well that's settled," said Bulma.
They discussed the guest list, their best men or in Trunks' case best woman Bulla. Goten chose his brother. They were having trouble coming up with what to wear, their vows, and who would officiate the wedding. They promised to have their decisions made the next time they met with their mothers.
"I think that went well," said Trunks as he watched his mate in the kitchen baking something.
"What, you thought there might be a lot of yelling?" he laughed as he placed his cookies in the oven.
"My mom can give me hell when she wants to. Hey, what are you making? Aren't you off the clock?"
"Uh?" Goten blushed. "It doesn't hurt to learn and improve my craft. Anyway I'm making pumpkin chocolate chip cookies."
"Interesting combination. Would I be the test taster by chance?" he smiled.
"Yes, you are the lucky victim," said Goten as he looked to the oven.
"Victim?"
"They could taste awful for all you know."
"How could anything made from your hands taste awful?"
Goten was touched by what he said and looked at him. "I'm trying to see if you meant that or not?"
"You know you could just ask me, and I did mean it. I know sometimes I tease or charm you, but I'm being serious."
"Thank you," said Goten as the timer went off. He smiled. "Well they're ready but I'd let them cool first. I wouldn't want you to burn your mouth."
"That's very sweet of you chibi," he said as Goten blushed.
When Trunks took a bite, Goten looked closely as his mate chewed and then swallowed. The anticipation was killing him, and Trunk's face and eyes weren't giving him anything. "So?"
"Well," he smirked, "I was right after all."
"What?"
"It's delicious chibi. You should be proud," he smiled. "You should taste for yourself."
When Goten ate his own creation, he smiled as the cookie seemed to melt in his mouth. "Wow, I am good."
"You should have as much confidence in your baking and cooking as I do. You're amazing. You think I would really eat your food if I didn't like it?"
"No. You've always had my back and supported me. I don't know if I've ever thanked you for that over the years, even now. I can cook, I can bake, and I'm going to make those dreams a reality. I want to make people happy with my food like I make you happy with my food."
"I have no doubt that you will chibi, and you'll let nothing and no one stop you."
"Damn right," Goten smiled as they ate the rest of his cookies and got ready for bed.
