Chapter 2: Goten's Introduction
Author's Note:
Hello~ Yup, chapter 2 is here ^^
So we have Goten trying to play matchmaker for Bulla… let's see how this goes! Also, hmm who could that brunette be? Is she the girl Trunks mentioned in chapter 1, an ex-lover, or a new flame?
As always, if you like the story, please favorite and review, that will def mean the world to me. Enjoy!
It's been two weeks since Bulla started high school, and she was already bored to death. She didn't have too many friends and it turned out Shea was only interested in eating lunch with her because she though Bulla might know how to get close to Goten and Trunks.
Fortunately, Bulla broke off that "friendship", but unfortunately, this left Bulla friendless and an outcast in the first year's peer groups. After her social exile, she was forced to eat lunch alone in the corridor, without a single soul, and to be honest, she convinced herself she preferred it this way.
Her routine was as follows, rush out right after the bell rings, and head towards the cafeteria. Proceed to buy 7 yakisoba pan, and 5 melon pan, then rush to the vending machines to purchase green tea, cola, orange juice, and Ramune. She would eat this along with the bento she made every morning.
Eating alone meant that she didn't have to hide her Saiyajin appetite in fear of being judged. Also she wouldn't have to wait for anyone, or try to carry on useless conversations. Though, she was still sad she wasn't able to talk to a single boy yet.
In the middle of her trance, a black hair boy proceeded to scare her. Goten sneakily snuck behind Bulla and placed his hands on her shoulders. "Boo! Bulla-chan!"
Bulla dropped her bag of breads and drinks and yelped in shock. "GOTEN-KUN! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?!" she shrieked. She then realized the reality of the situation, all her breads were smashed by the drinks during the impact of the fall which destroyed them, no one would eat lunch with her, and no boys were interested in her at all. Her eyes became cloudy as she bent down to reach the bag, this was not left unnoticed by Goten.
"Awwhh, Bulla-chan, I'm sorry, you were just so cute and clueless. It was the perfect opportunity… let me help you with those." Goten said as he crouched down to help her collect her food.
"Goten-kun baka, you know melon pan is my favorite too," she let out more tears. She knew it was unfair and it wasn't Goten's fault, but she was feeling down and there was nowhere else to put the blame.
"It's ok Bulla-chan, don't cry anymore. See I've got fresh melon pan, and we can eat it together ok, as for the yakisoba pan, it ran out but I'll ask my mom to make some and I swear it tastes 100 times better than what the oba-san at the cafeteria sells. I'll buy you more drinks at the vending machine too…" Goten began, as he pat Bulla's head. He had been in the position countless times before when they were kids, but now it felt slightly embarrassing the longer he comforted her.
Her form was still slouched over and she leaned into Goten's chest as large tears fell from her eyes. They stayed connect like this for several minutes until she lightly shoved his chest and looked him in the eye.
"Ahhh Goten-kun, I know how you can fix this. You promised to introduce me to a boy on the baseball team right?! Do it today, and I will completely forgive you for making me drop my melon pan!" Bulla was re-energized from the thought of finding love.
"Oh, that's it? Ok, sure, meet me by the courtyard after school, but first, let's finish lunch before it's too late." He grabbed her hand to lift her up and led her towards the vending machines. In the eyes of others, the two seemed like a couple that was shamelessly flirty then holding hands.
After lunch, Bulla could hardly focus on the remaining school day. She knew after school, was when her dreams would begin. Her first high school love, how she'd dream of this day.
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As soon as the bell rang to dismiss the students, Bulla quickly pack up her things. She headed towards her locker to change her shoes when Shea appeared before her.
"So Bulla, you should have just told me you and Son-senpai were an item." She said, her voice laced with sugar. "You didn't have to avoid me because you thought I would be jealous. I was actually after Ouji-sama the whole time. Now that you're together with Son-senpai I'm sure you'll be close with Ouji-sama too, you can put a good word for me right?"
"Uhm sorry Shea, I'm in a hurry, and I have no clue what you're talking about… see you", Bulla pushed pass the blonde girl and rushed towards the court yard. Bulla would deal with Shea tomorrow.
Bulla rushed to the courtyard to see Goten waiting, but as he was waiting he was also chatting up some girls, a blonde and brunette. Bulla hid behind the statue in the courtyard, she didn't mean to interrupt or eavesdrop but Bulla felt annoyed. She was slightly irritated he was talking to these other girls when he was supposed to be helping her find love. It was stupid, but she just felt that he was supposed to be making it up to her, not making convos and flirting with other women.
"Oh Goten-kun, you're so funny, we'd love to see you at your next game… if you'll have us", the brunette said, as she stroked Goten's arm.
" Ahahaha," he laughed nervously, "Uhm… you know, you shouldn't flirt with me in the open so much, your boyfriend said he'd knock me out the next time he catches us."
"Oh Shinya, he and I broke up, you see-" the brunette was interrupted as Trunks crept up.
"Oh Goten, hurry up will ya, we're going to start practice soon. Coach will be pissed if you're late, baka." Trunks yelled. This prompted Goten to shake off the brunette's arm, and rush toward his purple haired best friend.
"I owe ya big time Trunks-kun." Goten said as he followed his friend.
"So, why are you in the courtyard, you never stop by that place after school. Are you waiting for some girl?" Trunks questioned.
"Uhm yeah, I'm waiting for Bulla-chan." Goten said casually.
"WHAT?! YOU BASTARD-" Trunks was fuming.
"Hold on, not like that, well you see, Bulla-chan has been in a bit of a pinch. She wants to find her first high school love, so I told her I'd introduce her to one of the guys on the baseball team. They're all good guys, plus if they're out of line, we'll beat them up, and tell Yamcha-san who would cut them from the team! See, simple." Goten gloated.
"UGH… I don't know why I deal with you or let this slide. But because it's you, I'll trust you, but if Bulla cries, I'll beat you up too…" Trunks said warningly. "Ok, so don't keep her waiting, Bulla's right behind that statue."
"Oh- Good eye Trunks-kun. I'll catch up with you later." Goten waved as he headed towards Bulla.
"Oh, thanks for finally noticing me Senpai", Bulla said teasingly. She approached Goten and began walking, "Let's head to practice, lead the way."
"Sure thing Bulla-chan, the whole team is excited to meet you, plus Yamcha-san, but you already know him. Trunks-kun and I told him to keep quiet so he wouldn't spill your cover." Goten began as he led the young lady towards the baseball field.
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As the couple approached the baseball field, they were greeted by Trunks who threw a uniform at Goten. "Goten hurry up and change before Yamcha-san gets here."
Goten turned to Bulla, "Sorry, wait here for a sec." He then rushed into the locker room and after 2 minutes emerged in his baseball uniform.
Bulla took a seat at the bleachers, and not long after, Goten beckoned the whole team to meet her. Unfortunately to Bulla's standards, after meeting the team, she deduced that Goten and her brother were the two most handsome players on the team.
She knew it was shallow, but looks matter, then personality. If not, they could be friends, and the whole baseball team were at the 'they could possibly be friends stage' in her book. The boys began to crowd over her and she began to panic.
" Nnggg, Goten-kun, my stomach hurts. I need to go," Bulla said as she held her stomach in pain, he wanted to get out of this situation fast.
Goten looked concerned, he quickly pushed through his teammates, and diffused the situation.
"Ok, shhh Bulla, I'll take you there," He quickly grabbed her bridal style and ran down the bleachers towards the nurse's office. Bulla had her hands wrapped around his neck and she felt like she was going to vomit. Right when they reached the nurses office, she let out all the contents in her stomach onto Goten's uniform and fainted.
Goten was as kind as his father, it didn't matter much that his uniformed was soiled as long as Bulla was safe. He quickly ran to his locker and grabbed his gym shirt and put his baseball jersey into a plastic bag. He then ran back to the nurse's office and proceeded to wait until Bulla regained consciousness.
He then realized his phone was being blown up by Trunks, as the screen showed 9 missed calls and 17 text, all asking if his sister was ok. Goten quickly replied, and before he could hit send, Trunks rushed through the door so fast and hard, he swore he would have broken it off.
"HEY MAN, HOW IS SHE?" Trunks yelled.
"She's fine, just needs to rest, I think she was overwhelmed and it was hot outside. She threw up on me and then passed out. But, she's ok now, you can go back Trunks; I don't want them to start rumors about Bulla. I'm going to wait until she wakes up, then head back, tell Yamcha-san for me." Goten explained, his eyes never left Bulla, and Trunks knew at that moment, how special his sister was to Goten.
"Ok, gotcha. But don't do anything suspicious to her, she's not another toy Goten. Bulla is a queen, she's different from the others." Trunks reminded him as he left to return to practice.
Japanese words used:
Baka= Stupid, idiot
Ramune = Japanese soda similar to sprite
Melon pan- melon bread (my personal favorite bread)
Yakisoba pan – fried noodles in bread (yes this is carb overload), very popular dish in japan
