Chapter Summary: A last hurray before Krillin leaves may be Vegeta's last time to tell him how he feels. He has a plan but he needs the help of a certain bluenette that is willing to get these two together.
Ever since coming back to Earth, not a lot of thing have gone right for Vegeta. Hell, he had a whole list of things that have went to shit since being on the dirtball. So much that he thought it was because the universe was out to spite him but that would be paranoia. That's why he settled on it being awful luck and the planet being cursed, it made sense as it was the place where the goodness decided to abandon him on. Where all of his problems started and now, he was stuck here until further notice.
But then, something changed, and it came in a form of tiny human with big black eyes and an even bigger heart to match. A heart so big that it didn't mind being stuck with someone like Vegeta and big enough to make the prince melt his. Getting off track here, that was not the most important thing right now. What was important was that he needed a plan because after what Krillin asked him out, he realized that this was his last time he may get to tell the man how he felt.
And he knew the greatest way to do it, the saiyan way, which he wasn't acting like this entire way. But he'll make up for, by doing it the right way.
Vegeta also knew that he, begrudgingly, did not have the means to go all the way out for what he needed. No, he knew exactly one person that can help him make everything come together and it sickened him to his stomach to even think about her around this plan. Once he watched as Krillin left the kitchen to pack, he grabbed Bulma by the wrist and told her he needed to talk to her.
Bulma raised her eyebrow when he finished what he needed from her, "So you want me to plan a dinner so you can grow some balls and finally tell Krillin your feelings. And on top of that, you also want me to create an outfit that you can wear to tell my dearest friend how much you care about him." She repeated back, trying her best to understand.
The saiyan huffed with his arms folded and nodded, which made the woman laugh. Vegeta glared at her, "What so funny woman, I don't remember saying a joke." He sneered when she just got louder. He knew this was a bad idea.
When the laughing stopped, Bulma quieted to teasing smile, "It's nothing, just thinking how this is my life now. Helping my alien guest surprise my best friend, who he has a massive crush on, so he can express himself. You really are full of surprises, aren't you Vegeta?" There's was a soft edge to her speech, and it made the saiyan's insides move uncomfortably.
He looked away from her, his scowl even deeper but Bulma didn't let up, "Krillin must be special if you're going this far to impress him." Vegeta hated it when someone else was right, especially if that someone was a genius bluenette.
Krillin did things to him, made the prince warm in the stomach and butterflies fly up into his throat. Made him swoon and sputter over his words, hell, even made him afraid. So afraid, that he wouldn't even tell him how he really felt about him, Krillin had done the impossible and made him act out his nature, only a few have done that.
The woman then stood up from the seat and gave him a giant grin plastering on her face, "Okay fine, I'll help but I'm helping make the outfit mister! You won't embarrass me with your mess of a fashion choice, go it!" She offered with her hand out.
Realizing he has no choice, and he was out of options, he shook her hand, sealing his soul forever connected to darkness. The grin she gave got bigger, which was not helping her case like at all.
This was not going to end well for the prince, he could just feel it. But he would suck it up.
He would do it just for Krillin.
~STARS~
The sun now had begun to set lower in the sky, the bright blue slowly into darker one, signaling the soon sunset. It would be such a pretty one too if Krillin was focusing on that instead of his phone screen for the past twenty minutes. Not a lot of things made the man panic, it came with the territory of being a fighter. He has been put in some many situations that now it took a lot of to get the jump on him or even put actual fear in him. Hell, the concept of death was starting to lose its edge because when you die not once but twice, you kind of get used to it.
But here he was, quietly panicking because he was being stood up—okay that wasn't entirely true but Krillin was about sixty percent sure he was. The constant staring at the time was not helping the rapid beating in his chest or the spiraling thoughts screaming back and worth in his head. He had been in the kitchen for about forty minutes now, but boy did it feel much longer in his mind and that was a bit concerning. Then there was the fact he's been waiting here for so long was also concerning but that didn't need to be discussed right now.
Besides, it wasn't like the man had anything better to do, all packed up to go back home and what was he doing? Waiting on an alien who he had a nasty crush on, which may be the reason why he still fucking sitting here because a guy can hope, right?
There is another way you know. A voice echoed in his head. You've been doing it since you got here.
Oh yeah, ki sensing, a technique he's had since he was a child. It wouldn't be difficult but despite everything, Krillin felt weird doing that. The skill was like a second sense to him now, it mostly happened outside of his control when he wasn't focusing but that didn't mean he felt weird about doing it. And also, sometimes, it wasn't the most useful.
While he knew where Vegeta was somewhere in the mansion, but this mess of house made it difficult to pinpoint exactly where the saiyan was. Getting lost was too easy and frustrating but that would be a problem if he left the room a lot.
So yeah, maybe not the best option.
But when the time hit forty-five minutes, he gave a sigh and stood up from the chair, because there was no chance in hell he was going back to a quiet room as the feeling of hopeless filled him—that can be done at Kame House.
And he should try to see what was wrong before he went back home confused and empty-handed, he deserved that at least.
Vegeta's energy wasn't that hard to find, mainly due to the saiyan not knowing how to hide his energy. Not his fault of course, learning a skill that took the ex-monk years to master within a few months came with some errors.
It just so happen that one of them is not being able to conceal it well and if someone could read ki well, then you were screwed.
So, he just followed the little blip that the saiyan was giving him, going around the everlasting maze of the mansion until he stopped right in front of room. He was about to knock when he heard some noise behind it, sounding like talking with familiar voices.
"Woman, you know damn well that's not going to work, the colors aren't even practical! I thought you were good at this."
"Oh, don't blame me for this! You've been shooting down ever idea I've had for the past hour, it's not my fault you're so indecisive. This was supposed to be done before you got ready, dumbass!"
There was some shuffling before Vegeta spoke again, "Shit, I'm fucking late! Damn it woman, you were supposed to keep time, just keep the original design, I don't have the time for this." He heard footsteps toward the door, making Krillin step back enough for the door to open.
Out came Vegeta, who stopped dead in tracks when he saw him standing there like a goddamn idiot. It did give him a good view of the outfit and the human was having trouble focusing on anything else than a skintight red shirt and even tighter blue jeans. Did the room get hotter or was is it just Krillin?
The saiyan looked surprised to see, "Krillin, I-I was just on my way. I just got caught up doing something with a certain pain in my ass." That last part was directed at Bulma, who told him politely what she thought of that sentiment.
Despite whatever was building inside of him, which wasn't anything positive at the moment, Krillin laughed and waved it off.
"Its fine Vegeta, if you're busy, we can just cancel the whole thing." The feeling constricted from inside of him and it tasted bitter when the words came out, "I didn't mean to bother the two of them, besides, I still have some things to do anyway." He gave him a small smile and turned around to go back, really thinking a wall staring session was earned.
Suddenly his arm was grabbed, "No!" The shout surprised him, and he whipped to see a look of sternness from Vegeta. Then it slowly morphed, sharp edges turning soft, "I still want to go out Krillin, it's my fault for being late…just give me a few minutes, that's all I need."
Maybe it was quiet tone, maybe it was Vegeta firm grip on his arm or maybe it was because the human was so desperate that some begging can make up for being an hour late but here he was, absolutely willing to give it another shot.
Krillin's smile got bigger, "Sure Vegeta, I can wait a few more minutes." He watched as Vegeta gave a sigh and squeeze his arm, a jilt of warmth running through him as he was let go. Resisting the urge to blush, he looked down to the floor.
The saiyan walked back over to the door as he said, "I'll be right back, it won't take long." He then stopped and looked over at him, "And I am never too busy for you Krillin." Krillin's spine shot straight up and only saw a glimpse of Vegeta going into the room, leaving him alone.
His heart fluttered at that and he allowed himself to get cherry red at that, swaying on the balls of his feet as giddiness filled him. Krillin put his hands in his pockets and waited against the wall, relaxing completely against it as the argument back in the room resumed, making him laugh quietly.
I am never too busy for you Krillin. The words echoed in his head and made a place inside of him, their meaning forever imprinted on him. His hold on the jacket firm like the saiyan's hold on him, digging his fingers into what was keeping him grounded.
I am never too busy for you Krillin. He sighed and closed his eyes, hearing the booming voice of Vegeta somehow soothing, god this was so bad, but he just couldn't help it. He couldn't help what made him calm, it was like how roaring waters of Kame House use to help him relax when he couldn't sleep, it made his mind clear.
Vegeta made the world stop for Krillin and with the saiyan, he didn't have to think so hard anymore. That he could have a clear mind without the need for waters, it was strange to say the least. Well, what was wrong with a little strange?
I am never too busy for you Krillin. The man glanced at the door when he heard the rich laughter of the alien and a true smile graced his face at the sound. So, no there was nothing wrong with a little strange was what Krillin decided, waiting patiently for this adventure to start.
Because after all, Vegeta was never too busy for him.
~STARS~
"Where are we Krillin, I've never seen this place before?" Was the first thing Vegeta asked him when they landed, the sun now lower in the sky turning into a warm mix of blue and pink, Krillin thought that it looked pretty.
Still walking ahead, he turned around with a bright smile, "It's a surprise Vegeta, you just have to wait okay?" He then turned to face forward, his happiness clearly radiating off him as he basically skipped in front of the saiyan.
Vegeta hummed as he followed closely behind him, letting a smile crack on his face as he watched the human bounce in utter excitement, the red jacket from their second night out chasing behind him. He was surprised that the human was wearing it, but it made him happy to see it. He almost didn't get to see him in it.
The thought made him scold himself harder for nearly messing this up, he should have been paying attention to the time. Seeing that dejected look was something he could do without seeing for the rest of his life if possible, nothing hurt more than Krillin getting hurt.
Bulma, despite what he thought, was really good at creating an event. Sure, they argued most of their way through the planning, and he was pretty sure something flew him at him at least once but now looking back, it was worth it.
Krillin was worth it. He would deal with anything if it meant he could be with the human, he just hoped that he could keep him busy until Bulma was ready. Be out until ten was she harped on as he left for the second time and no later.
If Vegeta was honest, he couldn't wait. It was strange to feel excitement, he hadn't felt that in some time now but here was the worming his stomach. Like he was itching just to take the human back and show him what they were planning but he would have to wait, a few hours that's all it would take. And then he could surprise Krillin and let everything out.
"Hey Vegeta, is everything okay back there, you've been really quiet?" Krillin's voice made him look up and the human was still in front him but was walking backwards, a look of concern spread over his face.
The prince nodded his head and gave a smirk, "I'm fine, I was just wondering where my little tour guide is taking me." Krillin raised an eyebrow at him and he just returned it to show that he was only partly joking.
Krillin then gave a sweet smile, "Well your tour guide says it just up here, but I'll gladly tell you if you're that curious on one condition. You gotta tell me what you and Bulma were working when I found you." Oh, so the human wanted to play like that, then?
Not wanting to the take the bait, Vegeta laughed, "On second thought, it would ruin the surprise and I wouldn't want that." He wanted other things like a little human who decided that wearing shorts was a great idea.
He heard a sigh, "Well it was worth a shot wasn't it?" Krillin then turned back around and the saiyan just rolled his eyes before his gaze went downwards.
Again, why did the man think torturing was needed because this was going to be a long day if he kept on looking down. Well he'll have to show what he was made of when it came to his little surprise, won't he?
"Alright I need you to close your eyes for me Vegeta." Was not the saiyan expected when they stopped all of a sudden.
His face must have given away his confusion because the human then said, "It just for the surprise, just humor me." And who was the prince to not let Krillin have his fun and he closed them without question.
The feeling of something grabbing his hand made him flinch but as it continued its hold, the realization that it was the man's hand dawned on him. The way his body relaxed should have concerned him but at this point, he'd take anything he could get. While walking, Krillin talked to him to make up for the fact he couldn't see, saying that he hoped he liked his gift and that it was just up this hill. Vegeta wasn't worried, just enjoying the time spent with the man, content with soft voice and equally gentle hands around him.
They then stopped again and the human spoke, "Okay you can open them now." He opened them on command, and he was met with a little wood pathway filled with humans scattered around and small stores and even bigger buildings around, topped off with bright colors painted all around.
Noises were coming from the area, the sounds of children and others and smells of something wonderful was filling his nose, which just added to the homey nature of this spot, it felt nice to be somewhere quiet.
"So, what do you think?" His eyes darted down to see the smiling face of the human and that made his stomach move in a way unknown to him, "I know it's not much but this was the only thing I could come up with but when I heard about this place, it made me think of you."
He chose this place because of me. "It was quiet yet full of surprises…sounds like you doesn't it." His chest tightened at the cheerful way he spoke, how it was all for him and how much Krillin would go for him.
"Vegeta?" He felt the grip on his hand squeeze, and the touch brought back him to the reality, "Is everything okay?"
He stared at the human and there was the feeling again, stuttering lightness in his stomach as it trailed up inside and struck right in the heart. And for once, being on this planet was an absolute shitshow.
The prince smiled at Krillin, "Yeah everything's okay, I just didn't think you would do this for me."
"Well yeah, Vegeta, why wouldn't I?" It was said such certainty that Vegeta didn't think he could wait until his surprise to not tell him right now how he felt. It was even getting harder not to lean down and—
Let's not get ahead ourselves, you can wait few more hours, that was the plan. Stay with the plan, Vegeta. He returned the squeeze and gave the human genuine smile, "Thank you Krillin, its means a lot to me that you did this for me." You truly are special.
Krillin ignored the bang that passed and pulled the alien toward the pathway, his voice bright, "Well wait are we standing for? Come on Vegeta!" Allowing himself to pulled forward, Vegeta was ready for whatever came.
~STARS~
Softness wasn't usually found in Vegeta, it wasn't something that he was used to having nor something that he was used to giving. But since being here on this planet, anything was possible at this point because watching a certain human was putting a feeling inside of him. The two found themselves inside what was called a 'gift shop' and Krillin was looking around at some items while the saiyan stood at the entrance as he watched him. He was standing against the wall as cheerful, upbeat music played echoed in the shop.
His eyes followed the human while shopping, glances traveling while Krillin walked around. The human wasn't really paying attention to him, so he wasn't entirely aware of a saiyan's pining gaze locked on him. Sure, there were smiles whenever Krillin would look up but still unaware. Vegeta tapped his head against the glass window, letting himself relax as he closed his eyes. His mind wandered to how Bulma was doing back at the mansion, not out of concern but to see how she was coming along with their surprise.
It wasn't that he was paranoid about things going wrong, but he was…antsy if that was the correct feeling. He did want it to go right, he wanted Krillin to be taken aback with he planned, patience was never a strong suit for him, but this was ridiculous. Maybe it has something to do with being on the boardwalk as his own surprise creating the urge to just come out and say it, allow himself the one thing he's been wanting to do since this morning but he would have to wait.
Dreadfully at that.
Something touched his shoulder and jerked on instinct, opening his eyes to see Krillin staring at him. He had on these ridiculous glasses that were too big for him and lenses themselves were so dark that Vegeta couldn't see his eyes.
"Have you've been standing here the entire time I've been gone?" He asked, his hands against his sides, "Were you dozing off or something?"
The prince shook his head and Krillin frowned, "Are you sure, I've been calling your name and you weren't answering me." He shook his head again and the man continued, "You know don't have to put a front on for me Vegeta, if you're tired then we can go back to Bulma—"
"I'm fine." Vegeta closed his eyes at the sharpness in his tone, it wasn't supposed to come out like that. "I'm fine Krillin, really I am. I was just…thinking about something."
That made the human raise an eyebrow, "Must be important if you didn't hear me, what's on your mind?" He had his hands on his hips and staring ahead of him.
You and what I want from you. The saiyan looked away and tried to think of something less obvious before he settled on, "Nothing to concern your little head about and besides what are you even wearing?"
Krillin explained that he found the glasses when he was browsing, and he wanted to know what the prince thought of them. The entire time he was talking, the dislike for the eyewear was increasing because one; the human looked ridiculous and two, he couldn't see Krillin's eyes and that unsettled him.
He liked seeing the man, every bit of him and what he had on, was something he didn't like. Not saying a word, he stepped closer to the human and grabbed the glasses off his face, now content with seeing plate-sized black eyes.
The prince nodded and placed the glasses in his hand, "There that's better, you look better without them." Krillin was resisting the urge to blush while trying to find his voice to say anything.
A noise caught Vegeta's ear and turned to face the window to what caught his attention, "What's that over there?"
~STARS~
Apparently Vegeta found was a stand that sold ice cream and Krillin thought it was best that he got some with them saiyan. What he didn't expect was the sundaes to be so huge and just seeing the vendor get out the first one was making his stomach rumble in discomfort.
Keeping the smile on his face, he said he'll just have the one please and told the saiyan that he wasn't that hungry. Imagine his surprise when Vegeta said that he could share it with him if he wanted to and the sure that passed through his lips even shocked him.
So now they were sitting at a small table side-to-side with two spoons inside of the mixture of vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup. It was nice not to eat the thing by himself, staring a bit too long at the prince's mouth as he swallowed.
Some bites into the massive sundae, he looked over to see again the messiness of a saiyan because there was syrup over his face. He kept the giggle to himself and decided to just grab the napkins that came with the dessert. Krillin slide closer to the saiyan, gently tapping his shoulder to get his attention, letting the snicker come out at the mess. He raised the napkin to a chisel face and started wiping once he got a nod from the prince.
"God Vegeta, you really know how to eat don't you?" He commented while he continued to clean, not noticing the way Vegeta was staring at him.
The saiyan hummed as a response while looking at the human, liking the full attention of Krillin on him. It was wrong for him to feel that way, but he was good at making Vegeta feel him what he wasn't supposed to.
Krillin finally finished with a smile, "There much better, it's nice to see a saiyan underneath all that chocolate isn't it." He joked with a chuckle, balling up the tissue in his hands before getting up to throw away their trash.
When he came back, the alien noticed there some ice cream on Krillin's mouth. He leaned closer, wiping off the remaining with his thumb. He pressed on smooth lips of the human and the need to kiss him was becoming alluring to do.
Begrudgingly, Vegeta leaned back into his space, "You had something on your face." Was the nonchalant answer he gave when the human stared at him. The reminder of him having to wait replaying in his mind.
Short-circuiting, Krillin tried to find a way back on earth before saying, "Thanks." Silence fell over them as for the second time in an hour, he was on the verge of blushing like an embarrassed child. "We should probably get going, you know, we have a lot of things." Like not thinking about how close he was to kiss the saiyan.
The prince nodded, "Sure, you lead the way."
~STARS~
The streetlights around the boardwalk were starting to turn on as the two of them walked to another spot with a massive stage was placed. Krillin wanted to see what was playing, so they went over and found a spot on the grass together.
Lucky for the both of them, it was another story about romance as told by an introducing actor before the act started. Soft classical music played a few others came on stage; two men dressed in modern fashion.
As it went on, the two actors performed for the audience, doing a well job of selling chemistry between their characters and even Krillin was finding himself to enjoy the show. So much so, that he started leaning closer to Vegeta.
The prince look down at him when he felt the weight on his shoulder but said nothing as a sense of euphoria fell over him. He stared ahead as Krillin's head made it fully on him and he let himself enjoy what he wanted.
By the time they were midway with the play, Vegeta had an arm wrapped around Krillin while they watched on. The man must not have known realized because he seemed fascinated with the story, holding onto the prince's arm. The scene then changed to both of the men on stage before walked over to each other and stared in the other's eyes. As the actors exchanges words, the music around them swell before finally leaning forward and kissing each other.
Vegeta's stomach dropped as an image of him and Krillin kissing flashed in his mind, how natural it would be to feel the human's lips against his and indulge whatever he was feeling. Krillin didn't seem to have a reaction to what they watched but the human was still holding onto him and he was fine with that.
He was fine with anything that Krillin would give him.
Once the kissed ended, the play ended with a lots of the people clapping as the actors left after bowing. The lights on stand soon cut off and that meant it was time for people to move on to another stop and Krillin finally lifted his head from his shoulder, making Vegeta miss it already.
"Well that was nice wasn't it Vegeta?" Krillin asked, a soft smile spreading on his face that was pulling at the prince's heart.
Vegeta nodded, "Yeah it was…interesting to say the least." The man shrugged off his arm and stood up from the grass, reaching out a hand to the prince. Once Vegeta was on his feet, Krillin said that there should be one more place they were heading too.
~STARS~
The sun was now almost down, and they had walked through a dock to find a small beach. After they took off their shoes and placed them far away from water, so they could walk around. By now, the sand was cool because of the lowering sun.
Krillin walked ahead of the saiyan before stepping over to where the water was starting to rise, letting the freezing cold-water wash over his feet. He have a sigh as he looked over at Vegeta, "Wanna come and join me?"
Not having to be told twice, Vegeta folded up his jeans legs and followed suit, not minding the water when it came to the human. It didn't even feel that cold when he started standing there with him, seeing the serene look on the man's face was worth it.
He heard a sigh and saw Krillin look up at the darkening sky, knowing that him being happy was becoming something he wanted to see often. The water below reflected on two pining men as they watched the sun set.
"Hey Vegeta?" He hummed back before he was met with a cold splash on his face. As the shock wore off, he finally heard the soft chucking of a certain human smartass which he took as a challenge. Being unaccepting of being outdone, the saiyan leaned down and fanned water in the direction of Krillin. The watery gasp that followed was worth it as Vegeta let out his own laugh as the water was no longer unbearable to be around.
Well Krillin didn't seem to done with him because he suddenly he engulfed salty blue and Vegeta realized that it was on.
~STARS~
"Maybe it wasn't such a good idea for us to have a splash fight." Krillin muttered while he held the door open for the prince as they walked inside a small bar. It was lite with electronic music booming all around. After asking for a table, they were seated at booth near the dance floor.
Scoffing, Vegeta rolled his eyes, "But now you say it, however seeing you covered in water was pretty funny." Especially when Krillin's shorts became soaked and started clinging to his thighs, what a great image.
Krillin glared at him halfheartedly but could let a sarcastic quip before a waitress came to take their orders and the saiyan let both humans talk, his eyes finding their way on a still damp Krillin, watching as he laughed with the woman. She soon left with the drink orders and they went back to talking. It wasn't anything special, but it was nice to actually joke with each other, enjoying the company that they came here for. While laughing, their drinks finally came.
When Vegeta took a sip and realized that it tasted a bit different despite its bright pink color that was before Krillin piped out, "Oh it has alcohol in it, I forgot to tell you." Fine by the prince, he hasn't had a strong drink in a while.
Vegeta didn't really understand why people came to these places, it was loud, and the flashing lights were giving him a headache. Even when he still worked under Frieza, going off planets that were like this also made his eyes roll but everyone else always had fun.
He still had the same feelings but at least this place was more quieter since it was an off day and while the music was obnoxious, it was bearable to the ear. And no one was being annoying to him, so yeah, a better experience.
Giggling broke his thoughts and he turned to see Krillin clearly tipsy if blush spreading on his face was any indication. The man was not really looking straight at anything and muttering to himself, which was really cute to see.
The prince smirked and leaned forward, "Well my my my, doesn't someone look like they're having a good time." Krillin finally looked at him with distant black eyes before a bright grin came on. Krillin just like making it harder not to tell him the truth.
He finally spoke, "Yeah, I'm having a great time with you Vegeta, it's been nice." The man was now leaning on his hands, that dopy smile still present. "I sure hope you feel the same." Oh, trust and believe Vegeta had a good time and it was going to get better when they leave this place.
Spending anytime with you is a guaranteed experience. The saiyan hummed an agreement as he took another sip of his third drink, watching as Krillin himself stared up at the ceiling before another giggle came out.
Vegeta raised an eyebrow and asked what was so funny and the human glanced at him, "Just thinking about you." Counting to ten and reminding that he had to wait, he didn't say anything. He needed to keep his mouth closed before he spilled it.
The human's eyes suddenly went over to the dance floor and he stood up, "I'm going to go dance, wanna join?" Vegeta shook his head and watched as the younger man go into the crowd and he never wanted to time to go faster in his life.
Another hour, you can wait another hour damn it.
~STARS~
It's been a while since he's been tipsy and wow it felt weird. Not having an active sense of what his body was both funny and concerning but at least he was having a good time. And the music was really nice. His eyes glanced back at his booth and he was starting to think that Vegeta was staring at him, mostly due to how many times they've made eye contact but it maybe the was the drinks talking. He really didn't think much of it before turning back to the music.
Despite what was happening tomorrow, Krillin was having a good night and he wished that didn't have to end. This was the most fun he's had since finding out about the Android's arrival in the next few years and he was spending it with Vegeta.
Vegeta. The name shouldn't be making blush even harder but at this point, being a red tomato around the saiyan was becoming standard at this point. He just couldn't help it, the saiyan…did things to him. And the amount of fun he had today was just making him fall even harder for Vegeta and god, he didn't need that.
But he also did need, it made him not think about everything else going wrong and somehow, the alien made it better. It felt like lightyears since they met and since Krillin drew a sword at Vegeta's battered body. Or when they worked together on Namek and it's like a forever ago since they both died on Namek as well.
He needed whatever Vegeta gave him.
A tap on his shoulder made him turn around and he was face-to-face with a random guy, which made Krillin ask what was wrong. The guy said that he looked lonely and that he needed a friend to dance with. Thinking that line was cheesy and just wanting to dance by himself since Vegeta wouldn't join, he said no thank you.
This guy insisted and still wanting to be nice, Krillin said he wasn't in the mood and that he wanted to be alone. It was so uncomfortable to have attention on him and it was incredibly awkward for anyone interested in him, especially when they were this persistent. Apparently, that wasn't the right answer and guy was getting angry at him, which is something the ex-monk was surprised at. Krillin was given a lecture about not being an asshole and giving people a chance in this really condescending voice that was irritating him but whatever.
He hummed and turned back around, trying to end this mess and go back to thinking about something better before he was grabbed by the shoulder. He whipped around and said in his most serious voice what the hell was this guy's problem.
Listen, it's been a while since he's been a fight, but he wasn't going to pushed around by some asshat, especially one that wasn't even that cute. He was opening his mouth to let this guy have it when the asshole of the night's eyes widened, and he stepped back.
Krillin looked back and saw that a certain alien was standing behind him, putting a warm feeling in his stomach. Already feeling the blush warming his face and said hi, asking what Vegeta was here for.
The saiyan raised an eyebrow, "You look like you needed help…" His eyes shifted behind him, "I'll be glad to do some good."
That sounded like a really bad idea and with Vegeta getting closer, it sounded the worst plan on earth. Thankfully, the guy wasn't as stupid as he looked and backed off, saying that he didn't know Krillin had a boyfriend. While that had a nice ring to it, the guy took off before he could correct him.
Well, he didn't have to know. Krillin sighed, "Thanks, that guy was an ass. Sorry you had to get up for that." He didn't know why he was apologizing but he felt like he should.
The music then started to change, the once upbeat and booming melodies fading as it was replaced with soft instruments and it was a song that Krillin didn't know. The lights around them dimmed, turning to know to mixture of blue and green; the human had to admit that blue looked good on Vegeta.
He watched as the alien scoff, "Oh please, it was getting boring without you there." Krillin's heart dropped at that admission and it didn't help when Vegeta looked at him. Like he said, he was getting his hopes up.
"So boring in fact that I thought dancing would help pass the time." Again, trying not to get his hopes up here. It also wasn't helping that Vegeta was getting even closer until he was right in front of the ex-monk.
Krillin stammered, "I-I thought you didn't dance." Vegeta smiled and grabbed his hand to pull him forward, making the human grab onto his shirt to steady himself while an arm wrapped around his back.
"No, I don't but I think I can make an exception for my boyfriend. Now can't I?" The saiyan said loudly before leaning down to his ear to say that guy was still staring at them and that Krillin could say no if he wanted to.
He should say no, no matter how eager he was for the saiyan to give him anything, he shouldn't use it like this. But he wasn't going to act like being held like this and the idea of Vegeta doing things for him was making his heart race. Well, what does a bit of indulging hurt. You in the long run. One of his hands grabbed Vegeta's hand while another stayed on his chest, "Well since you asked so nicely, I'll love to dance with you."
Vegeta smirked, "Oh I get you to do anything if I ask nicely enough, what an interesting little secret." The human was sure that he was red at that as they swayed together, Krillin trying his best not to have a giggling fit.
It wasn't like he was going to heard over the music played around them and it was nice to have some fun, having Vegeta all to himself. Selfishness wasn't what Krillin indulged in fully, every time it would creep in, his stomach would turn, and he would try to push it down. But as he looked at the saiyan, the hands wrapped around him; he found it hard to think about anything else.
Bleachers only hold (gotta find it though)
Thunder only grows (gotta find it though)
It's all the same at dark, the sun don't care
The dance floor was mostly quiet as the soft and dream-like voice echoed around, seeming to influence the movements of the two. There was something nature about how they moved, their eyes meeting every once in the while and Krillin soon found himself getting lost in calm aura around the prince.
"Is everything alright Krillin?" Breaking the euphoria engulfing him, he saw the face he's been dreaming about for the past few weeks. Softness that wasn't possible or at least unreachable, peering into him and making his knees stubble.
Tightening the grip on his shirt, a soft smile formed as Krillin leaned to lay his head on a broad shoulder. Not wanting to push further, the saiyan didn't say anything and continued to dance, not wanting to break the spell of this night.
I wanna die on sunset (I wanna die, I wanna die)
(He was a pop star with a bounty on his head)
My parents wanna kill me, let 'em kill me
I'll finally be on TV
Krillin made his way to his neck, really hoping that this wasn't one of his dreams as he burrowed himself in his desires. The feeling of knitted fabric grazing his hands as it touched the saiyan's neck, wrapping an arm around it to keep Vegeta close, just for him. He hummed the melody to himself, moving in his own time.
God, he wanted to stay right here.
Bleachers only hold (gotta find it though)
Thunder only grows (gotta find it though)
It's all the same at dark, the sun don't care
(Say it again now, say it again now, yeah)
Surprised with the boldness of the little human but relished in it nonetheless, whatever he was willing to give, he'll take without hesitation. Having Krillin this close to him was a pleasure he didn't think could indulge so soon after bed fiasco, but he wasn't complaining. It also wasn't helping the small thread of patience was unraveling piece by piece and he couldn't stop it.
He looked up to find the guy was staring at them and smirked at the pissed off look of the man before stomped off, it shouldn't have felt that good, but pettiness did come second nature to him. His attention was brought back to Krillin who was now staring up at him.
Green light created shadows that highlighted around Krillin's round face and black eyes were sparking without something he couldn't describe, "What wrong, why are you staring at me like that." That just made the human smile even wider and Vegeta felt his heart skip.
I found my way
Oh, oh, oh, oh
I found my way
I found my way
I found my way
Krillin had no idea what was happening but all he was seeing was the reality he had been dreaming about had come to life in front of him. Strong arms curled around him, one hand holding onto a callous one, the man never thought he'd get this close to his fantasy. This was the farthest he has ever gotten to what he wanted, and he felt he was being tempted, the energy around them acting like a siren song for the small human.
It only finished when Krillin leaned in and touched his lips against Vegeta's, the song ending fading in as the prince's eyes widened.
You're my American boy, yeah
You're my American boy (American Boyfriend)
You're my American boy
You are, yeah
Endnote: Hope you guys enjoyed, WGBitN should have an update in a few weeks (keep your fingers cross!) Let's hope, another chapter won't be so far and between, I can try my best! Thanks for reading.