Ch 56
Goten was relieved his project with Julian was over. The day had come and went, and he had survived for now. Shaking his head, he realized it couldn't go on like this. He knew at some point it would either be him or Trunks that killed Julian. Although he had been the one to stress not harming Julian to Trunks, his mind was starting to change its' thinking. If they couldn't find a nonviolent way to get him out of their hair, he was afraid what could happen.
Making his way up the path to his home, he let himself inside, surprised to see his mom and Bulma were cooking something in the kitchen and Trunks being measured by a tailor, looking annoyed until his eyes met Goten's. "Um, what's going on?"
"Oh you know my mom and yours decided to come over uninvited to insert themselves into our wedding," said Trunks, who looked agitatedly at the tailor. "Are you done yet?"
"Ye—yes Mr. Briefs I just have to measure your soon to be husband."
"Ok," said Goten as the tailor began to measure him, which he could tell made Trunks annoyed but made Goten smile. 'You're being ridiculous Trunks,' he said telepathically.
'You know I don't like people touching you.'
It was then that Goten thought about what Julian said about Trunks' possessiveness, but he shook it off. He was letting that jerk get to him when he promised himself he wouldn't let him. 'I know, but he's not a threat Trunks.'
'I still don't like it. So, how was class?'
'I got through it. I just hope I don't have to work with Julian ever again.'
'What did he do this time chibi?'
'What he always tries to do Trunks, convince me our relationship is a mistake and that he's in love with me. I can't stand it anymore, but I don't know what to do. I feel stuck.' He felt something warm holding his hand, holding it tight. He knew it was Trunks.
'You know what I've wanted to do to him ever since he violated you. If there's a way to get rid of him without anyone ever finding out, I know I can find it.'
'Is it something you could really live with Trunks? I—I'm not sure I could.'
'I know it's something you could never bring yourself to do, after what he did to you, I don't know how you can even stand to look at him.'
'You're right. I could never kill him because then I become a monster. I could never look at myself the same. I know we kill to protect the earth, but he's not a threat to the earth.'
'He's a threat to our sanity chibi. He's going to keep pushing you and me and then we won't have a choice. I'll have to—
'NO! I won't let you Trunks.'
'Fine, we live with it then,' said Trunks as he left the room, closing the bedroom door loudly behind him.
While Bulma went to check on Trunks, Chichi made her way over to her son in the living room and sat down beside him on the couch.
"I know he only wants to protect me, but he knows I'm half-saiyan, right? I mean he says his possessiveness is something that's a part of him but can't he learn to control it?"
"This is about Julian. Is he still bothering you honey?"
"I don't know what to do, but I do know I don't want Trunks dealing with him."
"I wish there was something I could do. I hate to see you so stressed."
Goten smiled. "You being here for me is enough mom. I just don't know what to do about Trunks."
"He loves you honey, and that's clear. I think he just feels out of control with what Julian did to you. It's clear he's not over it, and he can't forgive himself for not being able to protect you."
"Where did all this insight about Trunks come from?"
"Well Bulma use to talk to me about Vegeta all the time, even before they got together. You'd be surprised how similar Trunks and Vegeta are."
"True but how can I change Trunks' mind? How can I convince him that what happened won't happen again? I mean none of this is his fault. There's no way that I could have convinced him. This is my fault alone, for being too trusting," he sighed, "if only I could go back in time and—
"No, don't even think about it mister," said Bulma as she came out of her son's bedroom.
"I wasn't really suggesting it Bulma. I just feel helpless right now," he said as he turned to Bulma. "How is he?"
"Hopefully he's realizing what an over possessive jerk he's being," said Bulma.
"Has Vegeta ever been that bad?"
"Worse if you can believe it."
"What did you do?"
"We butted heads, and we still do but we talk it out every time. Although in the beginning Vegeta hated that, I told him that if he wanted to be with me forever, this was the only way. Does it ever get better? Sure it does but you have to be patient and understanding. You will both get through this."
"Bulma's right Goten," said Chichi, "and we're here if you ever need us and if you need a place to stay while Trunks is being difficult, my door is always open."
"Thanks mom," Goten smiled.
Goten saw them out, closing the door behind him. He sighed, realizing just how hard being in a relationship really was, but he wouldn't' give up. He loved Trunks. he would marry Trunks, and they would spend the rest of their lives together for better or worst. Right now he needed time to himself because Trunks' possessiveness made him feel like he couldn't breathe sometimes.
