Hey everyone! :-)

I'm back with my second fic! I've been cooped up at home and started listening to old music, the title of this fic comes from a a line from the song feed me diamonds. It has a double meaning and I thought I'd write a fic about it.

Welcome to the ride.

("Lie to me, lie with me"- MNDR, Feed me Diamonds)

Chapter 1: Back to School

Alone, Vegeta would use that word to describe his whole existence. Ever since his parents passed when he was 7, and his whole country was destroyed by the Saiyan-Tuffle War; he had no idea of permanent companionship. He currently lived alone in a small apartment just near his new school, and received support from his guardian Freeza. This support would vary on his performance on the tasks or jobs he was assigned. Needless to say the 17 year old boy had gone through enough odd and shady jobs to know that everything he was currently engaging in was wrong. On occasion his childhood friend Raditz and his Uncle Nappa would come and visit, but they were never permitted to stay for a long time.

Lucky is the word Vegeta associates Raditz with. His family immigrated out of Sadala before the country engaged in war; and he seemed to be happily adjusted to their new country. He was reunited with his mother and kid brother and it seemed like they were going about their life perfectly. Sometimes Vegeta hated him for it.

Uncle Nappa tried to adopt Vegeta during the war, but unfortunately his parents surrendered their eldest son to Freeza and his Cold Army, thinking it would warm the tyrant's heart and he was going to come to their aid. Sadly, the Cold Arm depleted the Saiyan resources and when time came to fight they fleed and let the Tuffles destroy Sadala. Vegeta's little brother Tarble was adopted by ally family who would make him marry their daughter Gure when he turned of age. The two boys haven't spoke for over 15 years.

Vegeta moved schools constantly and while he lived in decent accommodations, he knew that it was just a cover up to engage in some drug trafficking activity for Freeza's "business". This time he was lucky enough to be placed in the heart of West City; and due to Freeza's influence he was enrolled in the prestigious Orange Star High. He was a bit relieved as Raditz and his brother Kakarot were on sports scholarships there as well.

Vegeta quickly snapped out of his thoughts and put on his uniform, he would have to try fit in with the school and be on his best behavior so Freeza wouldn't come and enforce his physical punishment again. How Vegeta hated that man, if evil could be personified it would be Freeza. Without a second thought, he grabbed his bag, and began his journey to school.

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"I told you babe, she's just a friend." Yamacha said to his enraged girlfriend.

"Oh? Is that what you call it now? So I'm assuming Krillin let's you put your filthy tongue down his throat too?!" Bulma hissed. She was so over her boyfriend and his stupid justifications for cheating. It was almost embarrassing that their routine consists of them going back and forth every other morning.

"Look, you know I love you." He said gently as he takes both of her hands. He leans into to kiss her, as she breaks out of his grip and shoves him.

"Nope." She replies as she marches off to catch up with her friends. Her stupid boyfriend, or if she could even call him that, has to learn how to respect boundaries.

"Hey Bulma, you're practically giving off steam. What's got you so hot and bothered first thing in the morning?" Chichi said. "Hm... Let me guess, Yamacha off with another flavor of the week?"

"Ick, you got it Chichi, he's been acting like a dog in-heat. You know, yesterday I caught him getting hot and heavy with Maron from RR High!? Can you believe the nerve of that trash?" Bulma said as she grinded her teeth.

"Yikes, just break up with him. His only redeeming factor is his face anyway," Chichi said, she grabbed Bulma's shoulder and said " Life goes on Bulma, we're young, let's not get hung up! Sorry, I have to run you know, get ready for the spring festival meeting. Catch ya later, ok!?"

"Oi, morning ladies," Raditz said cheerfully, as he jogged towards the duo. Chichi waved as she ran off in the opposite direction.

As soon as his brother caught up, Raditz began again, "Listen, so my childhood friend is going to be starting here today, he's kinda a tough character, but he's really cool, right Kakarot?"

"Oh? Vegeta… hm I don't remember much, except that he always has a sour face and he was kind of bossy. But other than that, yep he's a really nice guy!" Goku said grinning as he shoved his breakfast sandwich down his throat, and began to head off. "Boy he sure is late, hope he didn't get lost. Hm, I'm going to wait for him at the front gates, see you later, Bulma."

"Man, Raditz, I have no idea how you keep up with that ball of energy.", Bulma said with her arms crossed.

"Why else do you think I drink 2 Redbulls in the morning? Anyhow, what's up with you B? How's your sister?" Radtiz said while casually sipping his energy drink. It was no secret he had a thing for Bulma's sister; but sadly she went to study abroad a year ago and had no intention of coming back.

"Tights? Oh she's fine, she said she met some nerdy guy in LA, his name is Jaco, and he's an Astronomy major." Bulma said casually, her voice got sharp and she could feel heat rising again. "Lucky her, I don't think Jaco has eyes for anyone else, unlike a certain someone."

"Yikes B, tell me about it on the way to class," Raditz said as he tried to calm down his friend. The duo walked into school with Raditz nodding and Bulma spilling her morning episode to him.

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Vegeta was a few feet away from the front of the school, he took out his pack and put a light up to his stoge. He thought for a second, did he really want to smell like cigs on his first day of school. Maybe that would draw too much attention, he slowly put his smoke out of his mouth and pack into the back. Right on cue, his friend Kakarot appeared not a second later.

"Oi Vegeta! I knew you got lost!" the younger boy yelled. He had his signature goofy grin and mop like hairdo.

"Kakarot, che, you never change, do you, brat?" Vegeta retorted as he smirked. He was glad Kakarot came before he second guessed his decision. Lately he's been noticing his behavior was getting more and more destructive. It was good to have a friend to distract him for a few moments.

"I came to walk you to class, actually Raditz was here but he met up with a friend. I can show you to the principal's office, he's a bit of a pervert but a super nice guy!" Goku said cheerfully. Vegeta silently nodded and followed. He was happy Kakarot talked so much, his annoying voice would fill up the silence between them.

As the duo approached the office they were greeted by a back haired girl. Vegeta noticed her cheeks turn pink, and curiously read her body language with Kakarot, it took a few moments before Kakarot introduced the two. "Oh ya Chichi, this is my friend Vegeta, he's a year older than us, the same age as Raditz. He's new here so can you help him out? Vegeta, this is Chichi, she's the student council president, you can rely on her. I gotta head to class early, Math's my first class and Yamacha told me the teacher started taking attendance."

"Oh sure Goku, yup 2 more tardies and you'll be benched for the rest of soccer season! You better hurry." Chichi said as she shooed him off. She then turned her attention to Vegeta, first of he didn't seem friendly, but he didn't seem mean either.

"So Vegeta, where did you transfer from?" Chichi started. She noticed his shoulders shift, and then he answered slowly.

"I was out of school for a bit, traveled with my guardian, but it was either here of RR high for my next spot." He hated talking about himself, but he needed to be under the radar before his school contact his guardian for any reason.

"Oh sounds exciting, you know Bulma? She's my age but she's in 3rd year classes, you'll probably meet her soon, but her sister Tights studied, or actually is studying abroad. Last time I heard she's in LA studying aerospace and astrology. She even met a boy, or so I've heard. He's studying the same thing as her, the only one who loses out is Raditz, you know, Goku's brother? He's liked Tights ever since we started school, but you know, she somehow studied abroad, graduated early and applied for a program in LA. Poor boy thinks he can follow her too." Chichi said. She reminded Vegeta of Kakarot, talks a lot and doesn't really give you a chance to jump in.

"Oh, is this is?" Vegeta said as they approached the office. He was happy to rid of her and get his schedule for the semester.

"Oh yes! Sorry I got carried away, let's go inside, I can show you to class after!" Chichi chirped, she actually liked talking to Vegeta. He didn't say much but she could tell he was listening.

"It's ok, thanks Prez, I don't want you to be late to class too." He said as he went into the office.

"Oh you're right! Ok, see you around Vegeta, also feel free to eat lunch with us today, we usually eat right by the statue in the courtyard." She said cheerfully and she began to walk to class.

"Oi Vegeta boy, come on in." Roshi said, "I've heard a lot about you, from your Uncle Nappa. How's he been?"

"To be honest, I haven't seen that oaf in 3 weeks, haven't heard from him for over 2 weeks. Don't know." Vegeta shrugged. "Can I get my schedule?"

"Always frank, but sure think, boy. Also I'd keep a low profile too if I could, I will try my best to keep quiet, but once people find out your one of Freeza's wards, they won't be too pleased." Roshi said as he pushed his glasses back.

"Got it, thanks." Vegeta said curtly as he grabbed the paper and headed to his first class.

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"Can you believe the nerve of him, Raditz?!" Bulma whined, as she stress ate Raditz's fruit snacks. Raditz could not believe she was still hung up on this Yamacha situation, they just spend 20 minutes talking about it and he was tired of hearing her.

"Can you get your own snacks?" Raditz replied as he rolled his eyes. "Yeah I get it B, then dump his sorry ass and find someone new."

"Ok, listen up class! We have a new student, so pipe down and listen." Their teacher announced as a dark haired teenager stepped in.

Bulma instantly sat up, he was talking but all she saw his dangerous aura, something that she was always attracted to. His dark eyes were sharp and fierce, his skin tanned, and his hair was black as ink. Raditz saw Bulma perk up, he smirked and poked her side, which caused her to jump up and cause a scene and break out of her daydream.

"Oh Miss Briefs, how unlike you. Thanks for volunteering to give Vegeta a tour!" She said as she beamed at Bulma.

Bulma hissed at Raditz, " You ass! What the hell was that?!"

"Someone had to get your head back to earth, plus you were dazed and daydreaming about something again. I know that look." Raditz said, with his eyes glued on the chalkboard. 'Serves her right for eating my snacks.'

"Ugh, you are so annoying. I don't want to give him a tour, that's your friend right? I have to find Yamacha at lunch anyways, we need to "make up" you know?" Bulma said, as she scribbled down the notes.

"Just give lover boy the cold shoulder, I'm sure he's fucking Maron from RR High anyways." Raditz retorted.

"Ms. Briefs and Mr. Son, please stop talking back there!"

The two teens turned red and kept quiet throughout the rest of the class.

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Lunch came faster than expected, and the blue head went up to the new student. "Oh I'm Bulma Briefs, by the way."

"I'm not interested." Vegeta said, he had overheard her whispering to Raditz about how she didn't want to give him a tour, and if she was going to be rude after volunteering, he decided he didn't need to be fake chummy with her.

"Well that's rude mister, but let's get this tour done with, I've got things to do." She said, as she began to head towards the door. "Are you coming?!"

He felt his body move, "yes, and don't yell at me woman! It's not even noon yet." The whole class stared at the duo as the exited the classroom.

"Listen here Vegeta, I'm sorry if I offended you, but don't think you can pull a snippy tone with me." Bulma said and she faced Vegeta. They were just about done with their tour, as she turned the corner and met her boyfriend Yamacha locking lips with Launch.

Vegeta noticed tears fall down Bulma's face, and her expression turned dark. He instinctively grabbed her hand and dragged her towards the opposite direction. Luckily, Yamacha and Launch were too busy in their own world to notice what was going on.

"Vegeta, it hurts, let go." Bulma said softly between her hiccup filled breaths.

"Oh, sorry." He said as he let go of her hand. He didn't say a word after, but he stayed by her side as she cried. After a few moments the lunch bell rang, and almost immediately Bulma tried to regain her composure. Vegeta noticed the change in her and said, "Let's go back to class, don't want to have a bad impression on my first day."

Bulma grabbed his arm and smiled, "You know, you're kinda cute when you're not super grumpy."

His cheeks reddened, "I am NOT cute, you're insane!" He yanked his arm from her and began pacing back to their classroom, she was right behind him and in the middle of the empty hallway his stomach cried. His ears turned pink as he began to walk faster. Bulma sped up to keep up with his pace.

"Vegeta, I'm hungry too you know? Let's go eat after class, my treat!" She said cheerfully. "Think of it as returning the favor."

"Whatever you say", he replied. Within a few minutes they arrived to their classroom and the rest of the day passed by quite quickly.

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The bell rang for the final time that day, and the blue head approached the new boy.

"Vegeta, you ready?" Bluma asked cheerfully. Vegeta couldn't understand how her mood could change so easily, this woman might be the death of him.

"Changed my mind, I've got things to do on my way home…" he muttered as he felt his phone vibrate.

"Well tell them you're going on a date with the prettiest girl on earth, I'm sure they'd understand." Bulma said as she leaned closer to him.

"Let me see if I can get out of it," Vegeta said as he opened the text message and read it quickly. It was Zarbon telling him he needs to make 150,000 zeni by the end of the week; he'd be selling the narcotics that would be delivered to his house later today. Vegeta mentally groaned, he hated distributing drugs, but he knew that Zarbon never held back with the physical punishment.

"So… are you going to keep a lady waiting?" Bulma said as she grabbed his hand and dragged him out of the classroom. After the reached the middle of the hallway Vegeta snatched his hand back.

"I'm not a child, I don't need to be led like this." His whole face was flushed with embarrassment. Bulma was her own brand of scary, he noted.

"Hey B!" A voice yelled. It was her "boyfriend" Yamacha, he came sprinting up to the awkward couple immediately.

'Dog.' Vegeta thought, as he clicked his tongue. 'Well that ends my 'date', guess I have to head home and wait for the goods.'

"Yamacha, what do you want?! Shoo, we're on a date if you didn't notice", she said as she grabbed Vegeta's hand.

"With this nerd?! Come on B, it wasn't that serious…" Yamacha said as he reached to grab her shoulder, but with his free hand Vegeta instinctively grabbed Yamacha's hand before he could go any further.

"Try to touch the woman again and I'll break that little hand of yours." Vegeta said warningly. He shoved Yamacha and pulled Bulma towards the exit. "Come one woman, I'm starving and you promised me food."

Bulma's eyes were watery, but Vegeta's firm grim really felt reassuring in a time like this. He was rough around the edges but being with him felt safe. She smiled, this arrogant prick might actually be a prince charming in disguise.

Vegeta glanced over, he didn't even bother asking what she was chuckling about. The duo had finally reached her car. He just wanted to eat, then go home and start on his business; 150,000 zeni would not appear over night, he had to hustle.

"Look, before you get any weird ideas, I'm only eating with you because it's more troublesome NOT to eat with you. But I've got to head straight home after ok? So no funny business." Vegeta said as he hopped into her car.

"Ok, geeze Mister Buzzkill, I was trying to be nice. Besides what's so important that you have to head home so fast? Oh my gosh, don't tell me, you have a kid?!" Bulma said in a flustered tone.

"What?! Are you crazy? No, I just have to work." Vegeta said.

"Oh what work? You want help?" Bulma said as she drove to her favorite sushi restaurant. "You know, I may not look it, but I'm a handy gal type."

"No." Vegeta said rudely. He didn't want her prying into his business, and she didn't need to dirty her hands like him.

"Suit yourself toughguy, but I'm just a jump, hop and a skip away." She winked at him. "Oh were here! May I introduce to you, West City's finest sushi restaurant!"

"Cool, sushi's good. Let's go", he said curtly as he let himself out of the car.

"JEEZE, do you have any idea how hard it is to get a reservation here? I'm only allowed because my dad's a business partner, can you be any less grateful?" She said with a hand on her hip. "UGHHH men."

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"Oh Miss Briefs, nice to see you again! And with a handsome young friend too." The waitress said happily.

"Oh hey Violet, sorry I was just craving sushi and we skipped lunch so we starving, can you start us off with two of everything from the menu?" Bulma said. "Oh and two hot teas as well."

Violet quickly delivered the hot teas and told the staff Miss Briefs was in the house, starving as she had to skip lunch for reasons unknown, so they hustled to get her order out as fast as they could.

Bulma's phone rang and the caller ID showed Yamacha. She immediately put her phone on silent. Vegeta noticed this action, and instead of ignoring it like his gut instinct told him to, he cleared his throat and spoke.

"Block the number and change your phone number. It's the quickest way to get someone out of your hair." He said as he sipped on his hot tea.

"You make it seem like this happens to you a lot. Speaking from experience I assume?" She asked, jokingly.

"Food's here, let's eat." He said change the subject. Once he tasted the food he couldn't help himself from holding back, her as well, they cleared out the whole mini mountain of food. She told Violet to put it on her tab, left a wad of zeni as a tip and thanked the restaurant for their meal, her male counterpart did the same. She then proceeded to drive Vegeta home, much to her surprise the boy actually stated he would walk home, but upon hearing his address she informed him his house was more than 5 miles away.

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"Wow you live by yourself? That's so awesome." She said as she let herself into his house.

Much to his protest, she said she needed to walk him to his house as a proper end to their date.

"I do, thanks for everything I'll see you tomorrow." He said curtly. She ignored his vibes, and let herself into the house.

"Let me take a nap Vegeta, I'm so tired from that driving and eating." She said as she slipped onto his couch. "Your house is compact, clean and tidy, it's kind of refreshing."

"Bulma, come on... I have to work." Vegeta said as he went to pull the woman up. Instead she yanked on him so quick that he fell on top of her.

"You know what it means right, Vegeta? When you invite a girl into your house." She said with her arms wrapped around him, his face was inches away from hers but he didn't dare look at her. He could feel her arrogant smirk, and this was no time to dilly dally.

He quickly propped himself up, he went into his room and grabbed an old gym uniform and handed it to Bulma.

"Ok, sleep in my bedroom and change your clothes before you hop on the bed, lock the door. I need to make a phone call to my boss." Vegeta said defeated as he watched the blue head go into his room. He needed to calm down and get his priorities straight before this vixen was the death of him.