(53) Epilogue…
(Son Residence)
When Goten woke up, he realized he was in his own bed at his family home. He sat up and pulled the curtain to see the night sky. His clock read 2AM, and he sighed. He remembered what happened up to this point. He had come back here from college, done his assignments, ate his mother's home cooked meal, and went to bed.
"It was all a dream, but it felt so real." His eyes widened. Baba had lied to him. This was his reality. "No Trunks, no sex, and no life." He opened his window to let the cool air in. He closed his eyes for a moment and then got up to walk around his room. "How am I supposed to sleep now?" A light bulb went on in his head. "That's it, I'll get something to eat." He frowned. "Mom would kill me if I ate this late." He grabbed his wallet and smiled. "Jackpot."
A Café…
Goten took a sip of his hot chocolate and sighed with pleasure. "Well this is about as much satisfaction as I'm going to get." He leaned back in his chair and thanked kami there was a place open this late. He was finally relaxed until he felt a familiar presence open the door to the café and come in. When he heard the voice order coffee, a sense of dread filled him. "Oh no," he said to himself. "Why of all places does he have to be here?" He quickly hid his ki and put up a newspaper to hide his face. He felt Trunks sit at the table across from his. He could sense him facing him.
Goten could feel his heart racing. Where they destined to always be side by side in every lifetime? It is clear to him that there is only one real life, and it's this one. He was scared about this life. What would happen if he told Trunks how he felt? Things would change, but he didn't know if it would be for better or for worse. A headache was forming, and he decided to leave his head to hear Trunks on the phone.
"It can wait until tomorrow Hercule. The remodeling blueprint of your mansion is not going anywhere. I know I know you're excited that we start tomorrow on the project. Just be patient. Goodbye." He hung up and leaned back in his chair with his head dangling over the edge.
Goten saw the waitress come up to Trunks and smile at him. "Do you need anything else?" Goten's heart suddenly dropped. He knew he would take that waitress back to his place. He couldn't stop the tears coming down his face. His dreams were a sham. Trunks could never love him, but he was surprised by Trunks's response. "No, I'm good. Thank you." The waitress walked away with a frown on her face. Goten didn't understand. Why didn't Trunks take her home? He was contemplating this and wasn't paying attention when footsteps approached his table. A soft voice interrupted his thoughts.
"Hey chibi." When Trunks brought the newspaper down from his face, he saw the tear stained saiyan smile at him.
"H-how did you know it was me?"
"I'd know you from anywhere Goten." He smiled at him.
Goten felt his heart soar. "So, what are you doing here?"
(The End) The City…
They talked through the early morning as they walked around the city. Goten would listen intently to whatever Trunks was talking about, and he would laugh when he was funny. Trunks noticed something had been off about his best friend and he found himself curious about what it was. "Hey Goten, what's wrong? You've been uncharacteristically quiet."
"It's just been a stressful week." He looked to Trunks who wasn't buying it. "What? It's true."
"Yeah, and I'm not sucked up to by my employees for bigger pay checks."
He sighed. "Nothing gets past you, huh?" He smiled.
"Nope, I think I've figured out all there is to know about the great Son Goten by now. Well accept for what you're not telling me."
The sun was rising, and Goten watched it come above the buildings and take its place in the clear, blue sky. He looked away to see Trunks still waiting for him to speak. "All right fine but can you promise me you won't say anything until I'm finished talking."
"I promise." Trunks listened as Goten explained the dreams he had last night that lasted until this morning. He paid attention to Goten's emotions as he spoke. When Goten finished, he noticed no reaction from the demi-saiyan.
"Aren't those funny dreams?" Goten laughed.
"They are certainly accurate in some ways."
"Like what?"
"Like." He pressed Goten up against a wall and kissed him senseless. He let go and smirked at the glazed over look Goten was wearing in his eyes. "I love you." Trunks didn't expect to be picked up by his waist, swung around in the air, and hugged tightly into his body.
He put him down and blushed. "Uh um sorry, I got excited. I love you to, Trunks." Trunks took his hand and guided him in the opposite direction of his house. Goten was confused. "Don't you still live with your parents?"
"No. I moved out a few days ago. I'm sorry I didn't get the chance to tell you. I've been so busy at Capsule Corp."
"Is that where we're going?"
"You are a perceptive one chibi."
"And you're a big meany."
"Aw don't pout like that Goten. It makes you hard to resist." His hand was on his best friend's warm cheek. "So, am I taking you home?"
"Home, where we can live together?"
"Forever, and I know that's what you want to."
Trunks gathered Goten in his arms and flew off into the morning. Goten took the time to watch the buildings and people walking down below. Trunks took the time to stare at his lover. He couldn't believe how lucky he was. He had no idea that today would change his life completely. It looked like today would be like any other day until he saw Goten.
This single life Goten would not take for granted. He would remember the past, the present, and his future with the prince carrying him, holding him, and protecting him.
