I'm baaaack! And THIS time, the There You'll Be people won't be able to yell at me for it! Yay! Sorry, I know it's been a little while since I updated.. but, all I can say is sorry.. life hasn't been too kind to me lately. Ah well, matters not. I'm here, and I'm writing. That's all that really matters, ne?
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Everyone Says I love you
Chapter 10: (Everything I do) I do it for you
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Last time, on ESILY...
"Goku.. I.."
"Shh... please..." With those words, he leaned his head down, and captured her lips with his own.
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~*Look into my eyes - you will see*~
Bulma leaned into the kiss for a split second, before pushing Goku away again, the hurt that flashed across his obsidian eyes not escaping her. "I can't." She said simply.
He merely stared at her, a lone tear burning a hot trail across his cheek as it fell. He muttered a quick "I'm sorry." Before backing away again, his hand still cupping her cheek gently.
"Goku, you're my best friend.. I can't risk throwing all that away. Not on something that might not last. You understand, don't you?"
"No Bulma, I don't. But there's nothing I can do to change your mind.. I don't even see a point in trying anymore." He murmured.
~*What you mean to me*~
~*I'm scared!*~ Her mind screamed. "I'd never do anything to hurt you, but I don't want to hurt Yamcha either. You have to understand that." She said aloud. She somehow managed to steer herself across the room, and seated herself upon the bed, in a desperate attempt to calm her quivering legs. She took a deep breath, and opened her mouth to speak again. She closed it tightly after a moment though, afraid her voice might betray her.
"Y.. You say you couldn't hurt him.. and I have to understand? Do you know what you're asking? You're destroying me, Bulma. Slowly but surely.. and soon, I'll be nothing more than a shell.. But, even then, I'd still belong to you."
"Don't say that.. you can't. You could never be mine, Goku! I don't deserve you." She cried in reply.
"No, you don't. You're selfish, and you like to play too much, Bulma."
~*Search your heart - search your soul*~
"For once, you're right." She admitted.
"Damn straight I am. I've loved you since before I could remember, Bul. And all you've ever done was look past me. You talk about me taking your virginity like it's some horrible thing.. Well..." Goku took a long breath before continuing, "I willingly gave you mine." His voice was barely a whisper, but Bulma heard him crystal clear.
Her mouth fell open a full four inches before she could compose herself.
"You WHAT?! No way! I mean... no offense, but you've dated like HALF the school! You're supposed to be this big whore or something!" She screeched.
~*And when you find me there you'll search no more*~
"Yeah, well, dating and screwing are two different things. You, of all people, should know that."
"Oh? And what's THAT supposed to mean? Did you just call me a whore?!" She screeched again.
"Of course not! I was merely stating the obvious. Your "whore" best friend has only slept with one person... YOU. You, on the other hand, have slept with two.. And you don't give a fuck about either." He replied angrily.
"How would you know what I feel? How do you know I'm not head over heels in love with Yamcha?" She asked, but immediately regretted it upon seeing the tears cloud up his onyx eyes.
~*Don't tell me it's not worth tryin' for*~
"Because, Bulma. You don't care about me, otherwise you'd be by MY side, and not his. And you don't give a fuck about him, because if you did, you wouldn't have been so eager to jump into bed with me. And it wasn't just ONCE, so you can't call it a mistake, Bulma. Three times. And I know I've never said it, but you could've completely blown me off that night, and I'd still love you."
"Oh, knock it off already! You wouldn't know love if it hit you, Goku! You act like a freaking child!"
"Only over you. You're the only thing I've ever wanted Bulma. And you have NO idea how badly it hurts to know I can't have you. It's like I keep that night on pause in my mind, and I can just go back and remember it. And believe me, I have."
"Ugh! Now you're fantasizing about me? Kami Goku, GROW UP!! You're like a perverted little Twelve year old or something!"
~*You can't tell me it's not worth dyin' for*~
"Me grow up? I'm not the one who plays with guys like they're dolls, Bulma! I'm not the one that breaks hearts just because she can!" Goku screamed, before placing his hands over his face, and taking a few deep breaths to calm himself. "I tell you what. Listen to what I have to say, and if you don't like what you hear, I'll never mention it again. I'd say that's the least you can do." He told her, a faint light of hope shining in his previously troubled eyes.
"Fine. It's worth it just to get you off my back!" She exclaimed in response.
With a sigh, Goku began his carefully composed speech. "No interrupting, ok? This is really important to me." He waited until she gave a nod of her head, before continuing.
"Ever since I could remember... Well, before Grandpa died at least, I've had this weird crush on you. It's like one day, I went to sleep, and you were like, my sister... Then I woke up the next day, and you were more.. A lot more. I don't exactly know how to put it, but it's like.. like I saw you one day, and you were the same little girl I'd known since forever. The same girl that had been my best friend. Then, I saw you the next, and you'd grown up. Kami, had you grown up."
~*You know it's true*~
"I started noticing things like the way you smelled, and the way you walked.. and the way you'd smile at one of my corny jokes. But, I never could speak up. I couldn't bring myself to tell you, for fear you'd just laugh in my face. Then, you got into Vegeta.. and I backed off.. There was nothing else I could do. So, I started dating too.. only I couldn't stay with them, because all I kept seeing when I looked at them.. was you. Finally, it just got to be more than I could bear, and I was almost to the point where I could ask you out, or to prom, or something."
He bowed his head to hide his tears from her, took a deep breath, then continued again.
"I.. I followed you the day you hurt your hand, Bulma. And when I asked you to meet me outside of the gym.. I was gonna ask you to prom. But then.. well, you fell for him and I just gave up. I knew I didn't have a chance. But, it was like everything I saw, good or bad, reminded me of you. Hell, I can't even watch "The Blob" anymore! I can't sleep, I can't eat. Fuck, I can't even watch a commercial for Ranch dressing! That's what you've done to me, Bulma. You've completely taken my heart, whether you want it or not."
~*Everything I do - I do it for you*~
"And believe me, if I could do something to change everything, I would. But, I can't. Nothing I can do will ever change the way I feel about you. Nothing YOU can do will ever change that. You could run off with Yamcha, and spit in my face on the way out the door, and I'd still love you. You could tell me the only reason you slept with me was because you wanted to imagine it was him. I don't care. I just want you, Bulma. Nothing more, nothing less."
"Goku.. I.. Kami I wish you would've told me sooner." Bulma mumbled.
"Would it have made a difference? Or would you still be with him?" He asked, his voice low.
"I.. I don't know. It might've. I can't do that to him though. I can't. And I can't lose you. You're my best friend.. I mean, what am I supposed to do?" She questioned, her eyes filled to the brim with tears she hadn't yet allowed herself to cry.
~*Look into my heart - you will find*~
"You'll never lose me, Bulma. I love you that much. I want you happy, no matter how much it hurts me. Even if it kills me, I promise you'll never lose me." He replied, before reaching up and wiping a stray tear from her cheek.
"Kami Goku.. Why couldn't you say something sooner?" She sobbed.
"Trust me, I ask myself that question all the time." He chided back, a small grin present on his tear stained face.
"I can imagine." Was the only reply he received, before being cut off by a knock at the door.
~*There's nothin' there to hide*~
"Bulma! Dear! Are you in there? There's someone at the door for you!" Mrs. Briefs called through the bedroom door.
"Coming mom!" Bulma called back, before wiping frantically at her eyes to brush away her still unshed tears.
Goku followed suit, and cast one more look at Bulma, before walking from the room, and towards the living room. Bulma walked in a mere second later, realization dawning on her as soon as she saw the man sitting on her couch.
"So, you decided to stop by after all, eh? Goku, I'm sure you remember Vegeta."
~*Take me as I am - take my life*~
"Course. What's up V-man? How ya been?" Goku asked, his voice strained.
"Hn. Kakarot. Still stupid I see. Funny how some things never change, huh?" The shorter man replied.
"Um, Vegeta.. let's try being nice, shall we?" Bulma chided, Goku merely looked past the insult, as he has the reputation of doing.
"Ah, leave him alone Bul. He's just being himself." He said with a grin.
~*I would give it all I would sacrifice*~
"Feh.. I showed up, can I leave now? I've got places to see and people to do." Vegeta said, a smirk plastered on his handsome face.
"No one MADE you come, Veg-head." Bulma shot back, hands on her hips.
"Hn. Perhaps not. But, I think I know something you don't. Something VERY interesting. Kakarot.. why don't you make yourself scarce? We've got a few things to discuss."
"Um.. ok. I'll go do my Algebra or something." Goku said, before backing out of the room slowly.
~*Don't tell me it's not worth fightin' for*~
"So, what's so important you couldn't say it in front of Goku, Vegeta? I know you better than that. You've never been scared of anything in your life. Why start now?" Bulma asked, clearly still angry about his earlier comment toward Goku.
"Scared? Me? HA! You'd like to think that, wouldn't you? No, I came here to make a little proposition to you. Since you've already made QUITE a reputation for yourself, how about sharing the wealth a little?" He asked, before reaching up to run a finger lightly across her arm.
"Drop dead, Vegeta." She replied, her voice shaking.
Vegeta stepped closer to her, his hands tracing small circles across her arms. He leaned in to kiss her neck, but found himself hurtling across the room by some unseen force.
~*I can't help it there's nothin' I want more*~
"Get the fuck off her, Vegeta." Yamcha said, his voice cold as ice.
"Yamcha?!" Bulma exclaimed, before diving into the taller man's arms.
"Shh. It's ok." He told her, before directing his attention once more to the man slumped against the wall, who was, at that moment, regaining his composure.
"Care to take this outside, little man?" Vegeta snarled, earning him a puzzled look from both Yamcha and Bulma.
~*Ya know it's true*~
"You're calling HIM little? Have you looked in the mirror lately, fairy boy?!" Bulma exclaimed, before immediately regretting it, and hiding behind Yamcha.
"Bibbidee Bobbidee Boo, bitch." He snarled, before turning his attention back to Yamcha. "I asked a question. Care to take this outside?"
"Yeah, maybe we should." Yamcha replied, before dislodging Bulma from his waist.
"Come on then." With that, Vegeta stalked from the room, Yamcha hot on his heels. Bulma stared after the two for a moment, before running into the opposite room, and skidding to a halt in front of the kitchen table.
~*Everything I do - I do it for you*~
"Goku! Quick! Now! RUN!!" Bulma exclaimed, before running, yet again, from the room.
Goku looked quizzically to the spot where she had just been standing, before looking back to Bulma's father's kitten who sat perched atop the kitchen table.. The cat looked at him as if to say "Don't ask me, I'm a cat. How would I know?" before turning back to playing with Goku's pencil.
With a sigh, Goku stood up and walked from the room. He was taking his time on getting to wherever it was he was supposed to be, that is, until he heard a scream from outside.
Then, Son Goku ran.
~*There's no love - like your love*~
"What the... oomph!" Goku's question was cut off by Yamcha, who had just happened to be tossed in the right place at the right time. Goku looked at what he was holding quizzically for a moment, before shrugging, and letting the man fall the rest of the way to the ground. His eyes scanned the yard quickly, and he found Vegeta standing over by his car, blowing nonchalantly on his nails.
"Should have known, Vegeta... Are you done yet? If so, get the fuck outta here. If you're still longing to fight, I'd be more than happy to oblige though." Goku snarled, before remembering something. He glanced around frantically, panicked when he found Bulma nowhere. That is, until he looked to where Yamcha lay. There she stood, bent over him, checking over his injuries.
With a snarl, Goku hurled himself at Vegeta, catching the smaller man completely off guard. His fist connected solidly with Vegeta's side, and he fell to the ground, his teeth clenched.
"And what the fuck did I do to YOU exactly?" Vegeta snarled.
~*And no other - could give more love*~
"No fucking clue, but if you tell me, I'll be more than happy to kick your ass again." Goku shot back, his fists clenched into tight balls at his side.
"You? Kick MY ass? Don't make me laugh, Kakarot. I was always better than you, and you know it."
"Right, think what you want, Vegeta. You've got two seconds to get off Capsule Corp property before I personally guarantee you never walk again."
"I was just leaving, dumbass. I don't know why you felt you needed to jump into a man's fight in the first place. That was between me, and that whore over there's boyfriend." Vegeta snapped as he climbed back to a standing position.
~*There's nowhere - unless you're there*~
"Let me make one thing clear, Vegeta. You EVER call her a whore again, I'll go to prison over it. Following me?"
"Feh... you WOULD protect her. Though, I don't see her rushing over here to make sure YOU'RE ok." Vegeta said with a smirk.
"She's where she needs to be. I don't need to be checked on, Vegeta. Yamcha did."
"Must suck. I mean, to be that close to her, and then have her run back to him. Ah well.. That's life I suppose." Vegeta let out a small laugh at the low blow, before climbing into his car and speeding away, leaving Goku behind to stare at where he had been.
~*All the time - all the way*~
"Goku? Goku? Are you ok?" He heard Bulma's voice call to him, but he made no move to acknowledge it. A few moments later, however, he felt a tiny hand on his arm. He shivered involuntarily at the contact, before turning sharply to stare at the blue haired woman.
"Yeah, I'm fine. Go back to Yamcha. I'm sure he needs you more than I do." He spat out, more bitterly than he would have liked.
"Um.. Goku.. Yamcha left like five minutes ago. He said something about having somewhere to be..." Bulma said, her hand still resting on Goku's arm.
"Whatever. Let's just get this over with. I wanna get outta here." He said simply.
~*Don't tell me it's not worth tryin' for*~
"Get what over with?" Bulma asked, having completely forgotten the reason she'd invited him over.
"I'm supposed to be here for moral support, remember? Report cards?" He replied.
"Ohhhh shit! I forgot about that! Ugh.. you're right.. let's just get it over with."
"Move your ass, then."
~*I can't help it there's nothin' I want more*~
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"Jeez Vegeta! Think you could've hit me any harder? I think you damn near busted my jaw!" Yamcha cried, as he pointed to his face.
"Well, if you weren't such a weakling, we wouldn't HAVE that problem. Now, give me my damn money so I can get the hell outta here already. School is NOT one of my favorite places, and I'd rather not be here if I don't have to be.
"Yeah, I almost forgot." Yamcha replied, before handing Vegeta a hundred dollar bill.
"That's better. I must admit, I thoroughly enjoyed kicking your ass.. We should do it again sometime."
~*I would fight for you - I'd lie for you*~
"Yeah!" Yamcha exclaimed, before realizing exactly what he was agreeing to. "I mean.. NO!"
"Heh, thought you might wuss out." Vegeta replied with a smirk, before climbing out of Yamcha's car, and into his own.
"Don't forget, Vegeta. This isn't done yet." Yamcha called to the smaller man, before driving away quickly.
"Oh no, that it's not...." The spiky haired man said to himself, before he too exited the parking lot at an alarming rate.
~*Walk the wire for you - Ya I'd die for you*~
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"You made WHAT?!" Bulma's father exclaimed, upon hearing her grades.
"Now, Daddy! You promised not to scream, remember?" A frightened Bulma said calmly.. or as calmly as a frightened person can manage.
"That was before I saw this! What in Kami's name got into you? It's that boy, isn't it? What's his name? Yamcha or something. Is that what's causing you to fail? IS IT?!" The lavender haired man screamed.
"No, Mr. Briefs, that's not it. If anything, it's my fault. Bulma's been so busy helping me, she's barely been able to do her own work. I'm really sorry." Goku butted in quickly. And the mentally kicked himself when he realized he'd once again practically thrown Bulma back into Yamcha's arms.
~*Ya know it's true*~
"Well, if that's the case... I'll let it slide this time, Bulma. Make sure it NEVER happens again." He scolded gently, before shooing the two teenagers out of the room.
"Goku, YOU are a lifesaver."
"Nah... I have three hairs on my chest.. I'm a bear!" He exclaimed, causing Bulma to look at him a bit warily.
"Know what? I'm not even gonna ask..."
~*Everything I do - I do it for you *~
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Short chapter, I know. But I HAD to get this ficcie updated! It's been FAR too long! And look! No evil cliffie! YAY!! *dances* Thanks to EVERYONE for their support... Without you guys, I wouldn't even be here. Love you all!!
Also, if any of you read "The Vow" when it was posted before, all of the chaps are now back up, as is the Prologue to "The Vow: Broken Promises" Check it out if you get the chance! Oh! And my sources tell me there's a secret society of Goku's ass worshippers out there somewhere... My only question is.. Where do I sign up? And better yet.. who ARE they?! Anyone know? DO TELL!! :)
Till next time!
~*Chante*~