It was the big day. It was the day they were all going to go to Hydro Island. And Goten couldn't be happier. It was like Christmas to him. Did you ever wake up early one Christmas morning because you were so eager to go get your presents? That's what it felt like for Goten.

Goten stood in the bathroom shaving yet again. He was just about to put some shaving creme on his face when he noticed something: there actually was hair on his face! Not very much, but enough to notice. Goten's day just seemed to be getting better. He applied the creme and shaved something that actually existed. This was going to be a great day. He was sure of it.

Goten put on the black and gold trunks he bought the other day, then he stood in front of his mirror. He charged up his ki just a little bit, not too much to cause an explosion, but enough to transform while keeping his power level as low as possible. He concentrated and soon enough he was a Super Saiyan. The trunks matched very well with his hair that was now blonde. He put a white T-Shirt on over the trunks and a pair of black shoes that were water absorbent. Now he was ready.

*******

Tina was in her room getting ready to go. She held up the bikini she bought the other day and admired it. She really hoped Goten would like it because, although he didn't know it, he was the only reason she bought it. Tina put the bikini on and ran to the mirror to see how it fit. At first she was happy to see how it fit, but then she noticed something. There was a dark bruise that was around her pelvic area and could easily be seen even if she wore the bikini. Tina's mind raced as she tried to figure out how to wear the bikini without anyone noticing the bruise. What if Goten saw it? How could she explain it to him? Tina ran through her drawers to find something to cover it up, and she found a pair of white shorts and a black T-Shirt. She put those clothes on over the bikini and prayed to God that Goten wouldn't notice.

*******

Goten waited about half an hour before Goku and Chi Chi were awake. They were dressed and just about ready to go. Now they had to pick up the other kids. They were all piled in a big van that came from one of Bulma's capsules. First they stopped at the Briefs home and picked up Trunks, then they rode by Gohan's house and got Pan, then to Krillin's house to pick up Marron, and finally they went to Tina's house. Amazingly, the van still had plenty of space left. Goten got out of the van and walked up to the front door. He rang the bell, and Tina came out.

"Hey Goten. I'm glad you...did you dye your hair?" asked Tina.

"Yeah. You like it? I did it for you," said Goten.

"Goten, it's beautiful." Tina stroked Goten's hair playfully.

"Your chariot awaits," said Goten as he motioned toward the van. Tina closed the door behind her, and the two of them walked to the van. They both got in, everybody said there hellos, and soon they were all on their way.

It took about an hour to get to the park. When they got there, Chi Chi handed everybody the tickets that were payed for before they got there.

"Now, everybody stay together and don't go running..." before she could finish, everyone was gone. "...off. Well at least we're alone, right Goku? Goku?

Chi Chi looked up and saw Goku already on a roller coaster.

"Woo-hoo!" yelled Goku.

The five teenagers walked around the park. There were so many rides to choose from. They decided to start with a few slow rides, then they graduated to the big and fast rides. After awhile, they all decided to split up and meet later. Goten and Tina stood in line for a roller coaster.

"I love roller coasters. They're so intense. I need a good adrenaline rush now and then," said Tina.

"Ah, I can handle it. It probably won't be that tough," said Goten.

"Oh really? Okay, then I have a challenge for you. Let's see if you can stay on the roller coaster without screaming once."

"Is that all? Piece of cake."

Ten minutes later, they were at the front of the line. They both strapped themselves in and got ready. Tina smirked at Goten.

"Don't forget, Goten. Don't scream," said Tina.

"Hey am I getting anything for this?" asked Goten.

"Nope. Not a thing."

"Shoot."

The ride jolted a little bit, then it started moving slowly. It slowly ascended to the top of a hill like part of the track. Then it hung ominously over the edge and gave everybody a glimpse of what was below. Tina smiled, closed her eyes, and held Goten's hand. Goten looked down and smiled. The ride moved down the hill at a speed that was fast for everyone but Goten. Tina was screaming at the top of her lungs. Goten just smirked as the ride went by at Mach 2, the regulation speed for a roller coaster and probably as fast as one could possibly go. The ride spiraled around the track, hung upside down, and then kept going with everyone upside down. Tina screamed even louder. Then it spiraled again and everyone was right side up. It went up another hill and stopped. Tina was panting and trying to laugh, but there was no breath left to laugh with. The ride finally zoomed down the hill, up another one, and then it slowed down and stopped for the last time. Tina tried to walk off of the ride, but she could barely move. Goten picked her up on his back and carried her out. He sat her on a bench and sat next to her.

"That was okay. How'd you like it?" asked Goten.

"I...I...I'm dizzy...How could you take that ride?!" asked Tina.

"I dunno. Just tough, I guess."

"You...didn't scream the entire time!"

"Nope."

"I'm shocked. Well, I'd walk to another ride with you, but I just need to rest for a second."

Tina rested her head on Goten's shoulder. Goten rubbed her back and tried to help her recover. He guessed it was a pretty intense ride for a normal person. For him it wasn't even as fast as flying.

Tina and Goten got on a bunch of rides after that, and they made their way to the water park. Trunks, Pan, and Marron were already over there. Trunks walked up to Goten and Tina while drying his hair with a beach towel.

"Hey, what took you guys so long? This is great! We already got some lockers to hold our stuff," said Trunks.

"Cool. Tina, you ready to hit the water?" asked Goten.

Tina didn't say anything. She was too scared. There was still that bruise in her bikini zone. She stood there and tried to think of something to say.

"Tina? Hey, you ready for the water?" asked Goten again.

"...Yeah. Yeah, I'm ready," Tina finally said.

Tina and Goten walked up to a couple of lockers that Trunks rented keys for. Goten took off his shirt and put it in the locker. Tina slowly took off her shirt and put it in her locker, then she slowly took off her shorts and put them in. Goten's eyes bulged out of his head. Tina's bikini was thin and small, yet not too small. It had leopard print on it and was two pieces. Goten scratched his head and tried to get back to his thoughts.

"Tina, you...you look great," said Goten.

"You really like it? I'm glad," said Tina.

Tina was uncomfortable wearing that bikini in front of Goten. Luckily, she had a towel that she brought with her. She went back in the locker, got her towel, and tied it around her waist. Then she and Goten searched for the perfect ride. They found one ride that wasn't too fast or slow. It was just a nice ride through the water. Goten and Tina stood in line for the ride. About half way up, Tina took off the towel and held it in her arms so that it wouldn't get wet on the ride. But she was standing in front of Goten, so he wouldn't notice the bruise. Eventually they made it to the front of the line.

There were these tube-like seats that you would sit in when riding. There were two seats to each tube. Goten and Tina sat in one and were pushed off into the water. The tube rode around in the water, not too fast, but fast enough to be fun. Tina took Goten's hand again and looked around. They were in a white tunnel, filled with flowers and fountains. At one point there was a sprinkler that came from the ceiling. The tube floated under the sprinkler, and the couple was showered with water. Tina and Goten laughed almost out of impulse, and then the tube kept moving. There was a slope in the tunnel. The tube rode down the slope at a faster speed, and before they knew it they found themselves in a pool of water. The tube floated to the edge of the pool where Goten and Tina got out. Tina looked own at herself and laughed. Her towel was soaked.

"Well, so much for drying off..." said Tina.

"Not necessarily," said Goten.

Goten stood in front of Tina and put his arms around her. The heat that his Super Saiyan body generated was enough to dry her off and keep her pleasantly warm. Tina looked up at Goten and smiled.

"I always have that feeling when you hold me," said Tina. She held her arms around Goten's waist and closed her eyes. "Warm, safe...loved."

"Tina," said Goten. He gently held her chin with his thumb and index finger. Then he led her face to his. "You are loved. I love you."

It had taken awhile for Goten to openly say it, but after a lot of thought Goten decided to stop denying his feelings. It was love, no matter what anyone else would say. A few weeks earlier, he would have called it something else. A strong liking, maybe even lust. But back then he wouldn't have called it love. But now he knew what it was that he felt. Goten loved Tina, and Tina loved Goten. They both felt it. Goten finally led Tina's lips to meet his own, and the two of them shared a passionate kiss right where they stood. And they didn't care where they were. Love will do that to you.

The rest of the day was like magic to them. They caught a few rides and stuff, but mostly they just hung out. Walking around the park and sightseeing could be pretty fun if you were with somebody you cared about. By the time evening came, everybody met back at the entrance and got ready to leave. They all got back in the van, and most of them were exhausted. Goku and Chi Chi were awake and talking about their day. Trunks, Marron, and Pan were all in the second row of seats fast asleep. Tina was asleep on Goten's shoulder. Goten was awake and holding Tina, still letting his Super Saiyan body warm her and keep her comfortable. He had a few things on his mind, and one question remained on his mind the entire ride home. They were at Tina's house within about fifteen minutes.

"Hey, Tina, we're at your house," said Goten.

"We are? Already?" asked Tina as she woke up.

Tina and Goten got out of the van. Tina walked to the driver's side, thanked Goku and Chi Chi for bringing her, and then walked back to her house with Goten beside her. They stopped in front of the house and briefly kissed once more.

"I love you," said Tina.

"I love you, too," said Goten.

Tina waved to Goten and opened the door. Goten walked back to the van, sat in the back, and lay his head back. He still had a question on his mind, though. He didn't want to bring it up so he just kept it to himself, but it had been bothering him all day.

Where did that bruise come from? thought Goten. Goten noticed the bruise on Tina's pelvic area, but he didn't say anything about it. It was still bothering him, though. Now his fears about Tina were confirmed. He knew something wasn't right. And no matter what it was, he was going to do something about it.

When Goku, Chi Chi, and Goten finally got home, Goten told his parents that he was going to sleep and walked up to his bedroom. He closed the door behind him, walked to his closet, and changed his clothes. He took off the trunks and T-Shirt and put on his blue and orange gi, the same kind that his father wore. If something really was wrong he needed to be prepared to fight. Finally, he opened the window, jumped out of it, and flew toward Tina's house. He had a bad feeling in his gut on his way there.

END OF CHAPTER 6