A Bet Worth Losing

by battousaixangel

[Slight AU] When he ends up losing a bet to her, he is forced to be her slave for a week. Now, what will she do to him? Was the bet really worth losing? [G/V] *REWRITTEN & UPDATED!*

2. A Trip To The Mall

A Bet Worth Losing (Chapter One – A Trip To The Mall)

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The bell rang.

Gohan and Videl stepped out of their classroom, glad that school was finally over for the week. Walking over to her locker, Videl sighed happily as she put back and took out whatever she needed for the weekend. Gohan followed her, and stared at the wall while he waited.

"Okay! I've got it. We're going to the mall."

"Why?"

"Why not?"

He sighed in defeat. There was no use arguing with her – he was her slave now. She just loves doing this to me, doesn't she? "Fine, but we have a lot of homework to do..."

Videl rolled her eyes as she shut her locker. "Gohan, it's Friday. Chill out. We have a four-day weekend too, remember? But yeah, whatever, you're insane like that. Don't worry though, we won't be out for too long today. We have plenty of time."

I'll bet. "Okay, good."

What a dork. "Whatever, lets go."

*

"FOOD!"

Sighing, Videl closed her eyes, trying her best not to scold the idiot for being such a pig. "Oi, Gohan! It's only been a few hours since we last ate. Do you really want to eat again? I'm still full."

"All that walking has made me hungry," he argued, his eyes scanning through the menu. "For me, I need food. I'm not like you."

"Obviously," she said as she sat down next to him, picking up the menu for no apparent reason. "Are you sure you want another meal? We ate only a few hours ago... dinner's in a little over an hour. I think a snack would be a good way to go."

"Okay, Mother... Mistress, whichever you prefer. I can't help it if I'm hungry."

Videl frowned, and snatched the menu away from him in annoyance. "Just for that, you're not allowed to eat anything."

"Fine," he scowled, crossing his arms stubbornly. "I won't eat at all then."

For Kami's sake! It's just food! Why is he making such a big deal out of it? "You have to make this complicated, don't you? For crying out loud, Gohan! It's just food!"

"That's what you think. Just wait until you starve to death."

"Fine, fine," she sighed as she handed him back his precious menu. "But hurry... we still have lots to do."

"YAY!"

He can be so immature at times.

*

"I think I'm losing it," Videl said faintly as she touched her forehead, backing up a few steps. "Gohan... I really think I'm losing it!"

Gohan blinked at her. "Losing what?"

"I think my eyes are deceiving me... because I see Vegeta..."

"Yeeeaaahhh... I think you are los-"

"In VICTORIA'S SECRET!"

"Huh? What is Victoria's secret? Who is she anyway?"

Videl shook her head, irritated by his foolishness. "You dork! Look over there! That STORE is called Victoria's Secret, and VEGETA is in it!"

"Yeah, so... oh! Holy bananas! What is he doing in there?!"

"I don't know... wait, I see Bulma in there... it looks like... dear god! What is he... ack! Where'd he go?"

"Uh, Videl..." Gohan stuttered out, tapping her on her shoulder.

"Hold on, Gohan. I'm trying to look for Vegeta." He continued to tap her on her shoulder, and Videl smacked his finger away. "Gohan! I said hold on! If you keep tapping me, I'll bite your finger."

"I think you better turn around," a foreign, yet all too familiar voice said from behind her. Videl slowly swallowed a lump in her throat before turning around, faking a smile. "Yeah, nice to see you too," Vegeta spat out, smirking at the two teenagers in front of him. "Well, you found me. Did you two need anything?"

"No," Gohan replied, scratching his head in embarrassment. "We're fine, but we won't be in a few seconds so we'll be leaving now! Bye!" He grabbed Videl's arm, and made a move to leave, but failed.

"Brat, I'm not done with you."

Uh-oh...

"Now tell me, kids, what were you do-"

"Vegeta!" a shrill voice called, approaching the three of them. "Oh, Gohan! Videl! Are you guys finally together? Aw, that is just so cute..."

"Um..." Gohan felt himself heat up, and Videl blushed, turning her head away. "No... we're not together..."

Bulma smiled innocently at them. "Then why are you two here together?"

"We're just hanging out and doing some Christmas shopping..." Videl clarified, trying to keep up her fake smile. "We're supposed to be home in about 45 minutes, so we better be going now... bye!"

"Bye!"

*

"Isn't this dress just pretty?"

"No."

There was a long pause before Videl spoke again. "Heeey... I've got an idea. How about you try this on?"

"WHAT?" Gohan squawked, getting up in her face. "Do you know what you're asking of me here?!"

"Aw... come on!"

"No."

"Pleeeaaassseee? I'll do anything you tell me to after this week is over!"

"No."

"But-"

"No."

"Gohan, I demand-"

"NO."

"Slave," she emphasized, grinning as she saw the look on his face. "I demand you to put on this dress."

"No."

"Gohan! Seriously, I'll do anything you want me to after this week is over... plus, it's a demand. Come on, we'll be even."

"No."

"Stop saying that!"

He sighed. "Nay."

"What?"

"NAY! Never! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO!"

"Gohan..." she whined.

"No, there is nay way you'll ever get me to wear that dress."

"Videl!" a sharp voice called from behind.

She turned around abruptly, her eyes twitching in annoyance. Great... "Hi Sharpener, hey Erasa. What are you guys doing here?"

"We could ask you the same question..." Sharpener responded, taking a good look around him. "What are you doing here... in the dress section? Oh, that reminds me, are you going to the dance next Friday? If you're not-"

"Um, sorry, but I can't..."

"Why?"

Videl glanced towards Gohan, who was oblivious to the whole situation, and grabbed his arm, yanking him towards her. "I'm already going with Gohan."

Flustered, Gohan immediately looked down at Videl, and nudged her slightly with his arm.

"You're going with nerd-boy over here? Videl, you could do better than that. Much better."

Erasa smiled, and decided to butt in. "Oh, don't be silly, Sharpener! Look at him! He's such a cutie."

"Oh yeah? Would you choose a cutie over this?" he asked as he flexed his muscles, grinning at all of them. "You would be crazy to do that."

"You're not the only one who can do that!" Videl shot back as she pulled up Gohan's sleeve. "Look. Gohan's got some muscles too." She looked up at him, nudging him with her elbow, telling him to flex.

"I don't think this is a good idea..." Gohan stuttered, looking back down at Videl.

"Stop it," Sharpener laughed, pointing at Gohan's arm. "You're just embarrassing him enough more, Videl. The guy's obviously telling us that he has none, so just get over it."

"Are you going to let him walk all over you like that?" Videl hissed softly into his ear, yanking his head down.

Something triggered in his mind, and Gohan found himself flexing his muscles, without knowing for a second himself that he was doing so. All three people around him stared fascinated, for indeed, Gohan did have muscles – bigger than Sharpener's too, might they add.

"W-wow..." the ditzy blonde stammered, blinking repeatedly.

"See, Sharpener!" Videl exclaimed, pointing at Gohan's arm. "He does have muscles, so you can just shut up about that now!"

"Whatever. Come on, Erasa, lets go."

*

"Why'd you let Sharpener push you around like that after all this time? You could've easily blown him off by making him bite his own ass. You could've just shown him your muscles."

"Why'd you do that?" Gohan asked, referring back to when she had told her friends that she was going with him to the dance.

She blushed faintly. "I don't know... but I just hate it when Sharpener gets a big head. He does all the time, so I decided to use you so he'd leave me alone."

"Okay, so I'm just a lousy excuse now... but um, we don't have to go together, right?"

"I don't think so..." she said softly, a bit pained.

"Okay, good, because Angela asked me earlier today."

"You're going with her?"

"Well, it's not like I had a choice. She was on the verge of tears when I tried to tell her that I couldn't."

Somehow, she felt a bit relieved. "Oh."

"Come on, Videl, lets head home. It's almost dinner time... and I'm hungry."

"Big surprise."

*

Entering chat room...

UltimateScholar1: Hey.

SaiyaGirl2: Hey.

UltimateScholar1: You're still up? It's one in the morning...

SaiyaGirl2: Yeah.

UltimateScholar1: Today was interesting... huh?

SaiyaGirl2: Yup, we're gonna do that again.

UltimateScholar1: ...What?

SaiyaGirl2: Not tomorrow though, so don't worry.

UltimateScholar1: Oh...

SaiyaGirl2: I think you better head to bed... I'm coming over to your house at 10 tomorrow. And if you're not awake... you're going to get a big surprise.

UltimateScholar1: Food?

SaiyaGirl2: OI! What IS it with YOU and FOOD?!

UltimateScholar1: I was just kidding. It gets you annoyed... and it's funny.

SaiyaGirl2: Oh, haha.

UltimateScholar1: ^_^

SaiyaGirl2: -_- Go to bed.

UltimateScholar1: Yes ma'am! Good night!

SaiyaGirl2: 'Night. Bye.

UltimateScholar1: Later.

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End to chapter two. XD à