Lucy chapter 16.
Vegeta sits naked on the ground. Once the rapture induced fuzz has cleared from his mind the enormity of his situation starts to sink in. He can't quite wrap his head around what just happened. One second he was deciding he wanted to be a good and loyal husband, the next he was riding Goku like a whore. What the fuck happened. He puts his head in his hands as the guilt eats away at him. He bites his lip to try and hold back the stupid emotions he is feeling. He can't deny what he feels for Goku, in his quest to make the idiot fall for him he has fallen for the idiot, perfect. The one good thing about this is that he has done half of his quest, Goku said he loved him, out loud, all Vegeta needs to do now is get through the next four months without saying it back, a task he feels will be much harder than it sounds.
And of course, figure out what the hell he was going to do with his last four months on earth. He has the monumental task of choosing between his loyalty to his wife, his new-found love for Goku, and his need for power that only Lucy can provide, this will be a tough decision.
"Vegeta?" Goku says quietly, staring sadly at the man he loves. He shouldn't have seduced him like that, Vegeta looks even sadder now. Goku had just hoped that if they got close like that, if they made love, Vegeta would realise that they were made for each other, the way Goku has realised it. But it seems his plan has backfired, all he has done is make Vegeta feel bad and that is the last thing Goku ever wants to do
"What?" Vegeta tries his best to sound angry but can't, he has no anger in him, just confusion and Guilt.
"You ok?"
"I'm fine Kakarot," Vegeta lies, sighing.
"What do you call a cow with no legs?" Goku asks moving closer to his lover
"What?" Vegeta looks puzzled
"Ground beef," Goku grins
"You're an idiot," Vegeta says, the corner of his mouth twitching just a tiny bit.
"I know. Vegeta, I wanna be your idiot, if you'll have me," Goku's voice is gentle, he isn't scared anymore, he knows he is doing the right thing, there is no one else for him but Vegeta.
"Stop, Kakarot, you already made me look like a god damned whore, haven't you humiliated me enough for one day," Vegeta cannot look at the other man as he speaks
"What? you didn't look like a whore Vegeta, where did you get that silly idea from, you looked strong and beautiful," Goku says fervently
"Hmpp, yeah right," Vegeta huffs. Goku considers Vegeta's face for a moment and he is deeply saddened by what he sees, Vegeta doesn't believe that he is beautiful or that Goku is in love with him. Goku always knew that Vegeta was deeply insecure, despite all the big talk, but did he really believe that he was unlovable, could someone as proud, brave and amazing as Vegeta really doubt himself so much?
"I'm gonna change that," Goku declares confidently
"Change what, what are you on about now?" Vegeta's eyebrows furrow.
"I just told you that you are beautiful, and you didn't believe me. I'm gonna change that. I may never be able to make you love me, Vegeta, but I'm sure as hell gonna make you love yourself,". Vegeta looks Goku straight in the eyes, he takes a deep breath, Goku is waiting for him to say something deep and meaningful
"You're an idiot, Kakarot," He says with the cutest little smile
"Your idiot?" Goku cocks his head to the side and looks expectantly at the smaller man, who nods
"Yeah, my idiot,". The smile on Goku's face is glorious as he scoots forward and wraps his arms around Vegeta
"Thank you," He whispers. Vegeta allows the younger Saiyan to hold him for a short while before harshly pushing him off, he has a bad boy image to uphold.
"Get off me clown, and pass me the rest of that Nutella," Goku hands the jar to Vegeta along with a spoon from in his bag. Vegeta stares at him with narrowed eyes, realising that he had spoons all along,
"Bastard," he mumbles. Goku is just about to come back with some smart alec answer but he pauses as the sun bursts over the horizon, sending shimmering rays over the sleepy world beneath it. Goku blinks toward the bright daylight, he closes his eyes and lets this moment sink in. Vegeta is his, finally. This new sunrise brings with it a new beginning, a new challenge and new hope. For Goku, this was the first day of forever. If only he knew how short forever was.
Unnoticed to the two loved-up Saiyan's, their entire session was watched by a dove and a raven, perched on a branch of a nearby tree. The black raven, who is actually Lucy in disguise knew that she should be feeling pretty smug right about now. The very second Goku uttered those words she should have turned to Gabe beside her with the biggest smuggest grin on her beak
"Told you he could do it," is what she should have been saying and laughing in his face. She was right and he was wrong, nice one Lucy. But she didn't do any of that. she just watched. Silently. Her tiny bird heart felt as though it weighed a ton her beady eyes stinging with well held back tears. She didn't want to win her and Gabe's bet, she would happily deliver all his messages for a year if it meant she could have Vegeta. She held herself together, to most she would seem as though she was unbothered by the scene that had played out so erotically before her, but Gabe knew. He knew Lucy wasn't feeling quite herself and he knew Vegeta was the cause. What he didn't know, was how to deal with an upset demon, being sympathetic just wasn't his thing and as much as Lucy was a great girl he couldn't help but think she was being a bit silly with this whole thing.
"You're very quiet," he said jerking his tiny bird shoulders up in what was supposed to be a shrug
"Yeah…." Was the only answer he got. That's when he stopped trying to be nice, he rolled his black eyes
"Oh, for fucks sake, got over it love, so he's picked Goku what's the big deal move on, plenty more fish and all that jazz," Gabe chirped in his high-pitched squawk.
"He hasn't picked anyone yet, shut up." She chirped back, her feathers bristling with annoyance
"What? of course he's picked Goku. Just look at them they are so in love. You can't possibly come between them that would be a terrible thing to do," Gabe twitters
"Well lucky that I'm a terrible person then. And anyway, who said I would come between them, once he is king of hell he can keep Kakafart, like I care if my partner has a concubine," she says holding her head high
"Oh really?" Gabe asks, sarcasm all over his words, his head twitching from side to side
"Yes really," Lucy challenges
"Have you even seen yourself recently. You have been a total mess since He turned up. You are obviously in love with him or something dumb like that. There's no way you would be ok with him fucking Goku, you hate Goku you even refuse to say his name correctly all because you're jealous," Gabe accuses. He knows he is right and flaps his wings dramatically at his sides to emphasise his point.
"Fuck off Gabe, I am not jealous" She squawks back
"Yes, you fucking are you liar, you want that mortal all to yourself," He squeals
"Right that's it, I've had enough of your shit," Lucy cries and flaps towards him, pecking his head repeatedly. Gabe counters her attack and scratches her wings with his sharp talons. They continue to bicker and fight between themselves, unaware that they are being watched by more than two beings.
"Those birds sure are noisy," Goku mutters as he watches Vegeta suck the last dribble of chocolate from his spoon.
"Mmhhm" He agrees, not really paying attention "Do you have any more?" he asks, glancing at Goku's back pack
"No, sorry I only brought the one jar, so Vegeta, where do we go from here?" Goku asks looking expectantly at the other Saiyan
"How would I know Kakarot, what do you think I'm suddenly an expert on how to be gay or something because let me assure you that is your area of expertise not mine," Vegeta huffs crossing his arms and looking in the opposite direction to Goku. Goku is pleased when Vegeta turns away from him as it means he doesn't see the affectionate smile that he just can't hold back. Goku loves the way the prince holds on to his bad boy attitude even when he doesn't need to, he loves the way he huffs and storms about, come to think of it, there isn't one single thing about Vegeta that he doesn't love.
"I need time, Kakarot, can you give me some time to think all this shit through?" Vegeta mumbles without looking round. Indecision causing him to backtrack on the words he spoke only minutes ago. He just can't make up his mind.
"Will you still be mine at the end of it?" Goku asks feeling his pulse raise as the prospect of losing Vegeta after having him for only five minutes runs through his mind
"Yes…. Probably, I have so much to think about,"
"I know you have to choose between me and Bulma, Piccolo told me about that but can I at least tell you why you should choose me?" Goku lays a hand gently on Vegeta's thigh
"Go ahead, not that it will make any difference, this decision is far deeper than you will ever understand," Vegeta wishes he can explain everything to Goku, but he can't he is so close to winning his bet with Lucy he can't mess it up now.
"If you tell me what you are thinking, I might understand better," Goku prompts, trying to figure out exactly what is going on inside Vegeta's beautiful mind.
"I can't," Vegeta whispers back.
"Vegeta, I might not understand much but I know I understand you better than anyone else can, I'm the only one who is like you," He grabs Vegeta's hand and presses it to his chest "You feel my heart beat? that's Saiyan blood, blood you were born to rule over, you're my prince and I will treat you royal I swear,"
"You have no choice but to treat me as your prince," Vegeta snaps causing Goku to chuckle
"You are so beautiful, give up the act Vegeta, you don't need to act around me, I'm the one person you can be yourself with. I'll stand at your side through anything, I'll never neglect you, I'll protect you and keep you safe and happy Vegeta, I promise, and besides Bulma could never fuck you like I just did, no one else can make you feel that good," Goku smiles mischievously at the princes gobsmacked expression
"What? I fucked you clown, not the other way around. Don't get it twisted," Vegeta hissed angrily. Goku held up his palms in an apology
"Sure sure, you fucked me, whatever you say," Goku giggles
"Fuck you Kakarot," He spit
"Maybe next time you can," Goku breaths seductively into Vegeta's ear, causing the older Saiyan to shiver with lust, Goku feels him tremble and smiles
"You can't deny it Vegeta, you want me, and I've wanted you for so long. We are meant to be together, I meant it what I said I love you," Goku slowly moves his face towards Vegeta's, their lips parting, hearts pounding, breath coming in feathery sighs. Their lips are less than an inch apart both men surrendering themselves to the undeniable passion they feel for the other, their lips brush softly together Vegeta's breath hitching, just as a large black bird smacks full pelt into Goku's flushed face, it's wings flapping either side of his head and its squawk ringing in his ears, its sharp claws leaving red cuts down his cheek.
Goku is ashamed of the sound he makes, it's a high-pitched squeal more suited to a teenage girl than to earths saviour. Goku was taken by surprise, that's the only reason he fell to the floor in a screaming heap, covering his head with both arms. The bird fell to the ground next to him and tried to regain its footing only to be attacked by the dove that threw it into Goku's face to begin with.
Vegeta watched on in fits of laughter as the two birds and Goku flapped and squealed. The birds obviously having some sort of dispute and Goku desperately trying to make them leave so that he could continue his romantic moment with the man he loves.
"Go away birds," He shouts and flaps even more. By this point Vegeta is clutching his stomach and rolling on the floor, fits of giggles bursting from him, he can hardly catch his breath.
After a few moments Vegeta decides he has amused himself enough and slaps the black bird away, it hurtles through the air and splats face first into a tree. Vegeta assumes it is dead only to be shocked when it gets right back up and continues to fight with the dove, what the hell is that bird made of? the birds seem to take their fight elsewhere, and Goku turns his attention back to his chuckling prince
"You shouldn't hit birds Vegeta, and I'm glad you found that funny," He snaps, making Vegeta laugh even harder
"Tell me again how you are going to protect me?" Vegeta pants, between giggles. Goku feels his cheeks burn as he turns red with embarrassment, but he still can't completely keep a grin from his face, Vegeta looks so cute when he laughs.
"It surprised me is all," He mumbled grumpily, rubbing his sore cheek. He feels as though that stupid bird has completely ruined his moment, he may never get to kiss Vegeta again now, this thought makes him gloomy, but it doesn't last for long.
Vegeta crawls over to him, quickly closing the gap between them, he doesn't hesitate for a second before crushing their lips together, they kiss for a long time, the screaming bird fight doing nothing to pull their attention from the others mouth. Their hot tongues gently exploring the mouth of the other Saiyan, Small moans of pleasure escape Vegeta's lips, only to be swallowed by Goku's open mouth. The kiss is slow and sensual, loving, there is more feeling in this kiss than in their love making. Goku can feel that Vegeta is falling for him too, he just knows it. After a long time Vegeta breaks the kiss
"I do want you, I just need time, please Kakarot," Vegeta asks fervently
"Take all the time you need baby, I'll wait forever if I have to,"