If love was a cat
Ch5
Looking to his mirror, Vegeta stood, and fixed his collar. All the while he was grumbling and making plans to escape from the situation he had somehow gotten into. He looked at himself in frustration and shook his head.
'I guess… this'll do.' He thought, looking again into the little room filled with various garments Bulma had insisted on giving him. Rows and rows of unused clothes hung from either side of his walk-in closet, each ensemble neat and untouched. At the moment he was wearing the only outfit that seemed to be the least unbearable for him. A grimace appeared on his face as he looked down at his black pants, and then moving up to his dark blue long sleeve shirt he lightened up a bit. He walked around in a circle to get a better look and was surprised to find that they were actually very comfortable. He took another look and decided that it wasn't so bad an outfit.
A creak came from door, which caused Vegeta to turn his head and see that the door was open ajar, but he didn't sense or see anyone. He raised his eyebrow suspiciously but turned his head back to the mirror slowly. Again he adjusted his collar but soon stopped when out of the corner of his eye he spotted something furry and orange. He turned once more and there on his bed little Sniff was laying with his little head on his paws, and eyes open and bright as usual. Vegeta regarded him for a second, then walked to the side of his bed and sat down, making the virtually weightless cat bounce from the sudden shake.
From where he sat he could see his GR outside, through his window. She made it. For him. Sometimes he wonders, what he could ever do to repay her kindness, and then he remembers why he had this thing made in the first place. 'I'll keep her safe' he says to himself and leaves it at that.
"So," he said. "what do you think of her?" Sniff turned and looked at Vegeta, but didn't make a sound. "Yeah," Vegeta said this time. "I guess she's okay. I know you like her. Hell, you're a cat you like anybody who takes you in and feeds you." He became silent, then slapped his forehead. "I can't believe I'm taking to a stupid animal. Hmph, you probably don't even understand what I'm saying." Vegeta looked out of the corner of his eye at the feline resting at the foot of his bed. "I suppose not."
"You ready?!" Bulma said from the door. She had changed to some jean shorts, a blue shirt and a vest. Vegeta stood up and glared at her.
"Yes, but first answer me this. Where are we going and why." Bulma folded her arms and shook her head.
"Come on!" She said grabbing Vegeta's arm and pulling him out of the room. Little Sniff got up from his little nap and jumped off the bed to hurried out the door and catch up. He reached the two just as they got to the elevator and right before the elevator door was about to close, he dashed in and almost caught his little tail. In the lift Bulma still held on to Vegeta's arm, causing him to be irritated and fidgety. He felt a familiar pulling on the back of his pants, and on his shirt, then from his left ear he heard a clear and loud meow from his shoulder. Bulma looked over and covered her mouth as she giggled in amusement and playfully bumped into Vegeta hoping he'd see the absolute cuteness of this very unlikely situation. Vegeta maintained his aggravated demeanor as the automatic doors opened and he was led out towards the front door.
Outside Vegeta waited impatiently as Bulma went through their day plan. "First we'll stop at Chi-Chi's to see if they want to join us, then we should still have an hour and a half left till the movie begins, so well just walk around the city for a while; maybe grab something to eat." She turned to Vegeta. "Sound good to you?" he shrugged his shoulders unconcerned, and Sniff meowed loudly. "Alright, then lets go!" She went over and took the clinging cat from Vegeta's shoulder and held it in her arms.
"What are doing?" he asked, while Bulma wrapped one arm around his neck. His arms shot out as a reflex when she suddenly jumped up and allowed herself to be caught. Vegeta looked at her as she made herself comfortable. "Hmph, how could you be sure I was gonna catch you?"
"No more questions, Vegeta, we have a schedule to keep. Lets go!" And the three started to hover above the ground as they prepared to go.
"Fine, but just remember. I won't catch you next time." Bulma held on tighter as they rose higher, and little sniff had already fallen asleep in her arm. She closed her eyes and covered her head in Vegeta's shoulder. "Not afraid of flying are you?" Bulma rose long enough to look Vegeta in the face. She looked down at the earth, then quickly back, and smiled as she struggled to catch her breath.
"Lets go." She said, earning her a smirk from Vegeta.
"Okay." Bulma immediately shoved her face back into his shoulder and started squealing as Vegeta blasted towards the Son's house.
"Chi-Chi!" Goku had come home early from training, and surprised Chi-Chi when he suddenly popped in the house.
"Goku, what are doing here and where's Gohan." Goku had his head in the refrigerator and he was biting on a left over drumstick as he answered.
"Gohan's with Piccolo, don't worry he's fine." Chi-Chi stood with her fist on her hips.
"How many times have I told you this. That Piccolo is a bad influence on Gohan. And just what are your doing here leaving him all alone like that."
"I'm sure Gohan can take care of himself, beside he's not alone. Piccolo's with him. And as for me being here, I'm waiting." Chi was lost at this point.
"Waiting. Waiting for what?"
"Oh, didn't I tell you. Bulma and Vegeta are headed this way."
"No you didn't tell me." Chi-Chi said as she knocked Goku on the head. "When are they gonna be here." Goku opened his mouth to speak, but before he could there came a knock at the door. Both, Goku and Chi-Chi, walked to greet the knocker.
"Bulma! Come on in, I'll get some tea for us." She held her hand out in a welcoming manner until Vegeta came up, to whom she merely said "Vegeta." She walked away before he could say anything.
"Vegeta," Goku said warmly "nice to see you again." Vegeta just hmphed and replayed, though with great sarcasm.
"Yeah, nice to see too." Goku, with a wide grin, shook his head and led Vegeta to the kitchen, where the girls were, but stopped and turned before entering.
"So, uhh, anything new with you." Vegeta rolled his eyes and entered the kitchen leaving Goku with his curiosity.
Chi-Chi was serving the tea as Vegeta entered followed by Goku. Bulma was already seated, and Sniff had crawled onto the table. Chi-Chi immediately noticed the animal and true to form, she did as any girlish girl does when seeing a cute, furry cat.
"Awww, what a cute little kitten." In seconds Sniff was being cuddled by Chi-Chi.
"His name is Sniff." Bulma informed. Goku also noticed the cat and poured a bowl of milk for the fuzzy guest. Vegeta watched as he put the saucer on the table and poured the white liquid.
'Hmm,' he thought, 'a bowl actually makes more sense'
"So, Bulma, its so nice to see you again. It's been nearly a year. What with all the boys training for the dreadful androids and all, I guess we never get a chance to get together." Goku and Vegeta left realizing that nothing in here concerned either of them.
"I know what you mean. I miss the whole gang being together. I almost can't wait until the androids arrive."
"Ha, I wouldn't go that far; anyway what brings you here, just visiting?"
"Well, I thought maybe you could use a little break. Vegeta and I are gonna go see a movie, we'd love for you and Goku to join us." Chi-Chi pet little Sniff while she thought a moment then looked up.
"That sounds nice, but… I can't. This house would fall apart without me here, and I can't leave Gohan all by himself." Bulma looked at Chi-Chi with sadness and understanding, she couldn't imagine what it could be like managing a household all by her self, and she knew that with Chi-Chi, her family came before even herself sometimes.
"Well, next time, when you find a moment we should do something." They smiled at each other.
"That'd be great." The two of them then walked out of the kitchen, Bulma with Sniff in her arms. When they reached the living room Chi-Chi paused for second and turned to Bulma.
"So, how are things with you and Vegeta?" Bulma was a little startled to find that Chi-Chi had known about the two of them, when even Vegeta himself didn't know about it. Also, she knew that Vegeta wasn't exactly Chi-Chi's favorite person in the world, but she answered her, however with much caution.
"To tell you the truth, I think things are going…well, but I'm not sure he really knows my true intentions just yet." She shrugged her shoulders and was about to continue to the door, but Chi-Chi stopped her with her hand.
"Bulma… I wish you the best no matter what happens." She said giving her a tacit approval even though she new that she didn't need it. Bulma smiled at her friend and hugged her.
"Thanks Chi, you such a good friend."
"You too." With that they continued to the front door.
They found the boys outside in the middle of an arm wrestling contest. Bulma let the cat down to roam around on the grass for a while, and the two girls glared at the guys with looks of disapproval; but at the same time Bulma secretly rooted for Vegeta and Chi-Chi for Goku. Before the winner could prevail, Sniff had jumped onto the table and disrupted the match. Vegeta stood up and growled at the cat.
"Damn it, I was just about to beat Kakkrot and you just had to mess it up." Goku patted sniff on the head and picked it up.
"Its just as well," Bulma interrupted. "Its time to go, so come on."
"Alright, I'm coming." Vegeta shook his head and folded his arms. Goku, still holding Sniff, walked up to him and nodded his head.
"Vegeta," he said, though he was different somehow. "Don't worry about it. Just let it happen. Everything will be just fine, you'll see." Vegeta waved his hand seemingly brushing off Goku's advice.
"Hmph, I don't need you telling me how to become a SS. I can do it on my own, so save your words Kakkrot." Goku just grinned and handed the feline to him.
"I know you can, but I wasn't talking about becoming a SS." Vegeta was perplexed and when he tried to talk he couldn't get out the words. It wasn't often that Goku could offer such a thought provoking statement, but at that moment Vegeta knew he would be trying to decipher his true meaning long after this day. He looked down at the small face looking up at him. It purred in his arms and then crawled up to his shoulder. His eyes turned to the side to look at Sniff.
"You know," he said just loud enough for the cat to hear. "I can't help feeling that fool is talking about me and the woman." Little Sniff cocked his tiny head to the side and blinked in confusion as Vegeta spoke to him. "Never mind." He said, raising his eyebrow to the kitty on his shoulder.
"See ya, Bulma." Goku waved as she walked next to Vegeta.
"Later, Chi-Chi. Later, Goku." Bulma said as she waved to her friends. Goku and Vegeta gave each other an unspoken farewell, and Chi-Chi waved back as Bulma took Vegeta's arms and wrapped them around herself. He looked down in disbelief as she pushed herself onto him and went limp forcing him to hold her up.
"Lets, go" she said as she, unbeknown to him, winked at her two friends.
Up they went and in moments, they disappeared from the couple's sight.
Goku wrapped his arms around Chi-Chi as they watched the streak of light in the sky dissipate.
"So," Chi-Chi said, "Bulma and Vegeta?" She felt Goku's head nod.
"Yep, Told ya."
"You know, I guess they do kinda make a cute couple." Goku shrugged his shoulders and Chi-Chi shook her head and laughed as they both turned to go back into the house. "You know what we should get?" Chi-Chi asked all of a sudden.
"No, what."
"A pet." Goku stopped.
"What?"
"Yeah, I was thinking a cat or maybe a small dog."
"But Gohan already has a pet. You know that."
"Oh no, I'm not gonna bring that dinosaur in our house, besides I was talking about a pet for me."
"What do you need a pet for?" Goku asked as he opened the front door.
"Well with you training all the time, a girl can get to be lonely all by herself."
"Aww, I'm sorry you're lonely. I tell you what, Why don't you relax in a nice warm bath, and I'll come and keep you company." He said as he kissed his wife's ear. She giggled and nodded her head.
"Okay." She said which surprised Goku.
"Your not worried about Gohan being all alone outside."
"Nah," she said dreamily "He'll be fine, besides he's not alone; Piccolo's with him." Goku laughed as he picked Chi-Chi up, brought her in and closed the door behind.
Author: Hello readers, just wanted to say thank you to those of you who reviewed my story, those who have read it and not reveiwed and even those of you who just read the first few words and decided not to read the rest. Well, Thanks and come again. Oh yeah, if you wouldn't mind, I don't suppose you could visit my little website on my profile page and review my pictures. If you do I'm known as Remy and all you have to do is click "Remy's Art" on the front page. Well, till next time.
Disclaimer: Mustn't forget to disclaim DBZ, so I herby deny any association with anyone involved in the creation or distribution of DBZ, nor was I involved in the creation or distribution of DBZ, therefore I do not own DBZ or any part of DBZ. What is mine, is the cat you have just read about, not much, but it is my character, but then again I really don't care if anyone used that character.(its not like anyone would use it.)