Two days
later Vegeta was training once again, against Bulma's wishes. He was still not
fully recovered and his reflexes were slow. He was struck several times by the
blast of energy he had made to practice dodging. He did not want to make
another energy blast to block the first one from hitting him, as from
experience before it had caused an explosion. The energy blast headed for him
again, but this time he hit it away with his hand. Unfortunately he had bad aim
and it headed directly for the main controls. A loud explosion sounded.
"Oh
no!!!" Bulma cried in panic from the house. She knew what had happened, since
it had happened before. She ran with all her strength out to the pile of
rubbish the gravity machine had become. Quickly she dug Vegeta out. "Vegeta!!!"
she tried shaking him into consciousness, but to no avail..
Bulma sat with
tears streaming down her face as she watched over the almost lifeless Vegeta.
He was in way worse condition than he had been the first time he had endured an
explosion in the gravity machine. She clutched his hand. "Please, Vegeta, don't
die!" she pleaded.
A
whole week passed and Vegeta was still unconscious. Bulma spent every night and
almost every minute of the day watching over him. Finally, he regained
consciousness one night and saw Bulma asleep, leaning on his bed and clutching
his hand. He tried to sit up, but couldn't and groaned in pain.
Bulma
woke up immediately. "Oh my gosh! You're okay!!!" she cried. She hugged him.
"How
long have I been here?" he finally asked.
"A
whole week." she replied.
"What
happened to you?" he asked, noticing Bulma's fatigued appearance.
"Oh
I've been so worried about you Vegeta. All week I've just been watching over
you."
Vegeta
was shocked. "You were that worried about me?"
She
nodded. "You could've died, you jerk!" she cried. She sat on the bed and hugged
him.
Vegeta
didn't know what to do. They looked at each other for the longest time. Vegeta
suddenly had the urge to kiss her. He didn't know why. He had never kissed
anybody or had even felt that way about anyone before. Slowly they leaned in
towards each other and before he knew it he was kissing Bulma. It felt
unbelievable, unlike anything he had ever felt before. For the first time in
his life he was experiencing feelings for another.
When
morning came Bulma discovered Yamcha packing his things.
"Hey where
are you going?" she asked.
"Bulma, I
can't fight anymore. What's destined to
happen will happen and nothing I do can stop it." he replied sadly.
"What are
you talking about?" Bulma said with a
confused expression.
"I know
you and Vegeta are going to end up together. I can see stuff happening already."
"Um…you
can?" An uncomfortable look came to
Bulma's face.
"I see how
you worry about him when he hurts himself. You stay with him all night. What do I have to do? Hurt
myself as bad as he does to get your attention? I'm sorry Bulma, but I'm not Vegeta. I'm not a Saiyan and I'm not as strong as him and I probably
never will be." With that Yamcha swung
his bag over his shoulder and walked out of the room.
I'm sorry Yamcha…I didn't mean to hurt you. I didn't' expect this to happen. I thought that since I knew what would happen in the future I could prevent it.
News spread to the others about Yamcha's submission to whatever was fated to occur. Goku, Krillin, Gohan, Piccolo, Tien, and Chiaotzu had all gathered at Capsule Corp. for a group training session. Bulma had sadly told them about Yamcha and how bad she felt for hurting him. She even admitted that strange things were happening between her and Vegeta that she couldn't describe.
"Well I
don't think Yamcha is going to show up to train with us…" Goku commented.
"Who'd
have thought that our matchmaking wouldn't really make much of a
difference…" said Krillin.
"What did
you say?"
Everybody
turned to see Yamcha standing there.
"Oh, uh hi
Yamcha! Glad to see that you still
came!" Krillin said trying to cover up
for what he had previously said.
"Goku…Krillin…I
never thought that…that you would actually go against me." Yamcha said in shock.
"We did it
for the sake of the future. Otherwise
Trunks won't exist." Goku explained.
Yamcha
just stared at them as if they were strangers. He had a hurt look on his face. "I think I'd rather train by myself." was all he said. Then he flew off.
"Gosh I
feel really bad…" said Krillin.
"Wow you
actually tried to break up Yamcha and Bulma?" Tien said in surprise.
Goku,
Krillin, and Gohan just hung their heads in shame.
Bulma
entered Vegeta's room for one of her usual visits. This was the first time; however, that she had come to see him
since the night before when they had kissed. Vegeta's eyes avoided looking over at her. He was unsure of himself. He had allowed himself to feel for another and emotions meant vulnerability. He had been contemplating over this for some
time.
How could I allow that to happen? I'm becoming just like Kakarot.
"Hi
Vegeta!" Bulma greeted as she sat down
by his bedside. He still did not look
at her and did not reply either. "Are
you okay???"
"Of
course! I'm fine!" he snapped. "What do you want?"
"Why are
you being like this?"
"What are
you talking about?"
"I know
what happened was unexpected, but you've got to stop always trying to be a
tough guy all the time." said
Bulma. Vegeta clenched his fists. He didn't know what to think. First of all he was uncomfortable discussing
such a subject. Second Bulma's presence
actually made him nervous.
How can I
allow a woman to make me feel nervous? He thought angrily to himself. He did not understand what these emotions were doing to him and he
didn't like it. Bulma took his
hand. Vegeta looked down at their hands
and then back up at Bulma.
"I know
you must be really confused because you don't understand some of the new things
that are happening to you, but trust me it's nothing to be worried about." Bulma reassured him with a confident
smile. "Although…I wish Yamcha hadn't
of gotten hurt…" she said sadly.
"Huh?" Vegeta finally said.
"He's
given up because of me and you…"
"What do you
mean because of me and you?" Vegeta
said.
"Oh so now
you're going to pretend that nothing is happening between us!" Vegeta didn't answer. "Well let's take off some of these bandages
and see how you're doing!" Bulma said
suddenly, in order to break the uneasiness between them.
Carefully
she unwound a bandage from around Vegeta's head. Vegeta just stared at her. Out of the corner of her eye she noticed and it made her nervous. She looked up at him shyly and touched his
forehead where the bandage had been. Before they knew it, they were locked in the most passionate of all
kisses. Soon Bulma pulled away and they
stared at each other as if they were strangers. Both were speechless. Not
able to withstand the awkwardness anymore, Bulma leapt up from her chair and
just left. Vegeta let his head hit the
soft pillow as he took a deep breath. All he could do was look at the ceiling and wonder about what was
happening. Whatever was
happening was hard to fight.
Oh my
gosh! How can I actually be letting
this happen when I was warned about this! Vegeta is such a jerk why would I want to have a baby with him! Bulma thought in a state of
confusion and franticness. I
know! Nobody would know Vegeta better
than Goku! With that Bulma headed
outside to interrupt his training.
When she
got out there Goku was high in the air, battling Piccolo. "Goku!!!" she called. He ignored her and
continued to dodge and block Piccolo's hits. "Goku!!!" she shouted louder.
"Huh?" he paused and looked down, distracted enough
to receive a hard blow from Piccolo, which sent him flying down to the
ground. "Ow…" he sat up and rubbed his head. "What is it Bulma?"
"Goku, I
really have to talk to you about something."
"Okay…" Goku was still rubbing his head. "I'll be right back, guys!" he announced to the others. Then he walked with Bulma inside Capsule
Corp. still rubbing his head.
"Sorry
about that…" Bulma apologized as she
applied an icepack to Goku's head.
"That's
alright…" he replied. "So what's on your mind?"
"Well…if
anybody would know Vegeta best it would be you, right Goku?" she asked timidly.
"Well
sure. I've gotten to know his
personality pretty well over these few years."
"Um…well…you know…uh…how you said that one
boy from the future was his son?" Bulma
was still embarrassed to admit what was going on between her and Vegeta.
"Yeah. Are you going to have a baby already?!" Goku cried excitedly.
"No!" she cried. "But…well…oh okay here's the deal! Even though I swore nothing would ever happen between Vegeta and me,
things are still sort of happening! And
I just don't know what to do! I'm so
confused! Oh my gosh! I can't believe I'm telling you this, out of
all people!"
"Wow
that's great, Bulma! I hope you and
Vegeta are very happy together!" Goku
replied, congratulating her.
"Goku!!! It hasn't gotten extremely serious or
anything! But…well…it is awkward around
each other. And Vegeta…he's so
stubborn…do I really want to let the future take its course and end up with a
guy like him???" Bulma questioned
seriously.
"Vegeta
isn't all that bad. I can sense that he
has a good heart hidden under all that stubbornness. It'll work out, you just have to be patient." Goku replied.
"Well if
you say so Goku. I trust what you
say. Thanks!"
Bulma returned
to Vegeta's room to see him standing up and pulling off bandages. "And just what do you think you're
doing?!" she cried.
"I've got
to continue my training." he replied
obstinately.
"You're
just going to get hurt again if you don't allow your body to heal
completely!" Bulma scolded, crossing
her arms.
"Well
that's too bad, cause I'm ready to train now!!!" said Vegeta petulantly.
"Oh
yeah?! Well it's just too bad I told my
father not to fix your gravity machine right away! How do you like that?!" Bulma was practically yelling now.
"What?! Why you annoying woman! Why are you always bothering me and meddling
in things?!" Vegeta was furious now.
"Well if
I'm in your way why don't you just blast me and I'll be gone?!" Vegeta clenched his fists. Then he
raised a hand as if he were going to fire directly at Bulma; yet, he just
glared and nothing shot out of his hand.
"Well?! Why don't you shoot already?!" Bulma said daringly. Finally she walked towards him. He still stood frozen in his current
position. "So…Goku was right…" she said beginning to smile. He lowered his hand.
"Right
about what?!"
"Right
about you having a good heart. Even
though it's hidden deep behind your stubbornness." Bulma replied.
"Kakarot
doesn't know anything! Although he may
be a good fighter his foolish emotions make him weak!"
"Well if
you're so tough you would've blasted me by now!" Vegeta was running out of clever responses to Bulma's witty
remarks. What do I do now??? Bulma wondered. I've gotten him where it hurts, but I
never thought about what I should do next…
"You
know…you're pretty cute when you're mad."
"What??? Cute???" Vegeta was speechless. His face
slightly reddened and he glared, angry at himself for even showing that much of
a reaction.
"Oh come
on…lighten up!" Bulma said
cheerfully. She put her hand on his
cheek. Vegeta was slightly shaking,
taken away by her actions. For once he
didn't know what to do. Finally Bulma
took a chance and leaned in to kiss him on the lips. Vegeta closed his eyes and allowed himself to return the
kiss. He placed his hands on her waist
and she responded by putting her arms around his neck.
It seemed
like hours had passed, even though it was probably only a good thirty
minutes. Vegeta and Bulma were just
holding each other, now on the small twin bed, still kissing. Finally Bulma stopped.
"Huh?" Vegeta gasped.
"I don't
think this is the right place to uh…be kissing…for long periods of time…" said Bulma.
"Well
then…" said Vegeta. He didn't know what to say and the
awkwardness was setting in again. "Is
that Kakarot's power level that I sense?" he said, trying to divert the awkwardness away.
"Well he
is training outside with a bunch of the guys…" Bulma responded.
"Perfect." Vegeta grinned, the thirst for a fight
obvious in his eye. Before she knew it,
he was gone. Out in a flash to join the
fight.
"Figures…" she sighed. Then she smiled. Goku's
right. There definitely is hope for
him.
Outside
Vegeta smirked at the excitement of a fight as he stood with his arms crossed,
watching the others without announcing his presence. Goku and Piccolo were now helping Gohan train, encircling him and
charging at him from both sides. Yamcha
and Tien were also battling; however, Krillin and Chiaotzu were just sitting on
the grass watching.
"Kakarot!"
Everybody
froze in their fighting stances and stared.
"Vegeta,
glad to see you're feeling better." Goku smiled.
"Well
enough of this nonsense which you call training, let's me and you have it out!" Vegeta challenged Goku.
"Alright,
Vegeta." Goku replied, eager for a
challenge.
The two
began to move about quickly, unable to be seen by the others due to their rapid
speed. Soon they had chosen a spot in
the middle of the air and were exchanging fists back and forth. Vegeta swung at Goku, but Goku quickly moved
and surprised Vegeta from behind, sending him flying. You won't catch me off guard like that again, Kakarot. Vegeta thought angrily.
After two
hours both had worked up quite a sweat. Vegeta angrily retreated into Capsule Corp. and headed for the
shower. He splashed some cool water on
his face at the sink and looked in the mirror, glaring at himself. Goku was so much more stronger than he was,
now that he had become a Super Saiyan. Once
again he was a level ahead of Vegeta.
Bulma
walked down the hall humming to herself. Then she noticed the bathroom door was open a crack and steam was
seeping out. Curiously she walked over
and peered into the bathroom. Vegeta had
just barely come out of the shower and had a towel wrapped around his waist,
water still dripping down his body.
"Drat! I didn't bring any clean clothes! That stupid Kakarot is all I have on my mind
right now!" he cried out to himself
angrily. He quickly headed to the door
to see Bulma right there as he opened it. "What do you want?!" he snapped.
"I…uh…came
to…use the bathroom…" she uttered.
"Well get
out of my way!" he pushed past her and
a few water droplets hit her cheek. She
wiped them off and smiled to herself.
A week
passed and the gravity machine was still being worked on. Mr. Briefs was basically building an entire
new one since the main circuitry had been demolished. Vegeta was growing impatient; however, he continued to train each
day by himself out in the middle of nowhere.
"When is
my gravity machine going to be ready?!" he cried angrily after another frustrating training session.
"It will
be ready when I say it's ready!" Bulma
yelled back.
"I am
losing precious training time without it! So I suggest you get it done now!" he ordered.
"Excuse
me?! If you're so smart why don't you
fix it?!"
Angrily
Vegeta charged up and blew up a chair.
"Well
that's mature." Bulma commented.
"Don't you
understand that my training is useless if I don't have something to challenge
me?!" he cried.
"Don't you
ever do anything besides train?!"
"Like
what?!" he growled.
"Like
having some fun and relaxing!"
"I have
fun when challenged to a good fight."
An idea
clicked in Bulma's mind. "Oh well I've
got a challenging fight for you." she
smiled mischievously.
Vegeta
looked at her in confusion. Bulma was
determined to reach the goodness hidden deep within him. She came very close to his face, their lips
were almost touching. Vegeta could
hardly breathe.
"Fight
this." she said in almost a whisper.
She began
to kiss his lips. He tried to resist,
but he found himself closing his eyes and kissing her back. He felt a passion within him that he could
not control.
You can try to resist
Try to hide from my kiss
But you know, but you know
That you, can't fight the moonlight
Oooh baby, I can't fight this feeling anymore
Drives me crazy, when I try to
Your breath on my face
Your warm gentle kiss I taste
And I'll savor each touch that I wanted so much to feel before
To feel before…
I wanna be with you
There's nothing else I want more than to feel this way