If I Could Turn Back Time
VI.
Bulma awoke to the feel of Goku moving restlessly in his sleep. She did a mumbled moan; still feeling too tired to open her heavy lids. Yet once she moved unknowingly against Goku more and she felt his arms wrap tighter around her, her eyes snapped open.
She was looking up at the now almost black cave, but still seeing it slightly sparkle from all the drops of water running across the walls. She then looked to her right to see Goku's sleeping form with his mouth slightly open. She felt his light breath every time he exhaled, giving her goosebumps each moment.
The cool air blew, making some stands of her finally dry hair blow about her head and his sway back. Bulma shivered, feeling the wind blow over her naked form.
Bulma sat up; knowing that was a bad idea right from the start since she was more vulnerable to the wind without Goku's arms around her.
From feeling his arm drop to the rock, Goku stirred before fluttering his eyes open. He blinked a couple times before seeing Bulma come into perfect view, her looking down at him. He smiled and closed his eyes again, rolling to his back and stretching his arms over his head, yawning loudly.
"What time is it?" he finally managed to ask.
Bulma shook her head, "I don't know. But since it's pretty dark I'm assuming it's around seven or so."
She looked down, bringing her slender legs up to her chest and putting her arms around her knees, hugging herself to keep warm.
Goku noticed this and sat up right beside her, "Why'd you get up if you're so cold?"
Bulma just shrugged, resting her cheek on her knee, now having to look at his knees.
He brushed a strand of hair out of the way so he could see her face, "Is something wrong, Bulma?"
Once again, she shook her head, this time standing up though, "I think we should start heading back, Goku. Yamcha's probably worried about us."
"Oh…okay, if you say so," Goku got up, too, and saw Bulma stagger over to where her undergarments still lay, "Are you all right? You're limping."
Bulma picked up her underwear and slowly put it on, "Yeah, I'm fine…it just hurts a little, you know."
Goku tilted his head to the side as Bulma snapped her bra on, "Uh…no, I don't."
She looked at him strangely, "Never mind, let's just get going."
Bulma was walking past him to climb down the stone steps when he grabbed her hand, swinging her around so she was right up against his chest. She was shocked at first, but when she looked up into his smiling face, she couldn't help but smile back.
Goku leaned down and gave her a quick peck on the lips, "I had fun today, we gotta do this again."
She smirked and pushed herself away from him and ran down the steps, hearing the light thud as her feet smacked against the smooth rocks. Goku grinned and ran after her, but stopped a few steps above her when he saw her stop.
"Hey, what are you doing?" he asked, hopping down beside her.
Bulma was at the last step before they stopped and the calm water came into focus. She sighed.
"I'm already cold as it is and now I have to go back in the water," she slowly stuck her toes in the water and was surprised to feel that it was still warm, "Hm, maybe it won't be so bad after all." She laughed a little at her stupidity.
She was about to slowly step in when she felt Goku's arms wrap around her waist and pull her up, so he was holding her like a baby.
"Goku, what are you doing?" she asked, resting a hand on his shoulder to support herself.
Goku grinned down at her, "You should already know that it's no fun to go slow," was all he said before he threw her in the water.
Bulma screamed the whole time until her head went under water, making a small splash as bubbles still came up from her yelling.
She pulled herself to the top, gasping for air as she kicked her legs and arms to stay above the water. Once she caught her breath, she looked up to see Goku still on the stones, laughing at her.
A scowl came to her face, "That wasn't funny, Goku! I swallowed water!"
"Heh, and did it taste good?" he asked, still laughing.
Bulma licked her lips, "Surprisingly…yes."
"My turn!" yelled Goku, jumping as high as he could before doing two complete spins and a perfect dive.
Bulma watched this and was amazed he could do one so well…and he never even had diving lessons.
Goku popped out of the water, giving Bulma a peace sign. Bulma giggled and put up both her hands and all her fingers, "YEA! Very good! I give you a perfect ten!"
He just nodded as he held out his hand for her to grab, "Here, take my hand and I'll lead you through the waterfall."
Bulma smiled, grateful that he offered. She swam over to him and put her hand in his and held it tightly.
"Ready? Hold your breath," he told her, about to dive under the water again.
She nodded and took in a gulp of air before feeling her whole body once again go underneath the clear, good tasting liquid. To her amazement, it only took Goku about five seconds to get to the other side, as she didn't feel the weight of the waterfall any longer.
Yet, even though they were past the falling water, Goku didn't go up. Instead, he turned around to face her, still holding her hand.
Bulma gave him a confused look. Goku swam as close as he could to her before pressing his mouth to hers, kissing her thoroughly. She did the same, feeling herself give all her oxygen to him and feeling him give all his oxygen to her. She wrapped her arms around his neck, pressing his head to hers to give him everything she had.
They began going in circles, holding onto one another as they surfaced, still not letting the kiss go.
After a few moments, though, Bulma had to break free, in full need of air. She gave him another quick kiss before nibbling lightly on his bottom lip, making him run his hands back through her hair. She sighed contentedly, resting her head on his chest, suddenly wishing she never got up in the first place.
Goku made small circles on her back with his index finger, slowly floating them over to shore. She hardly realized it, mesmerized at how hot his chest could be, even when in warm water.
Before he knew it, Goku felt his back press against the side. He reluctantly picked Bulma up higher, putting her on the grass before he lifted himself up. They both walked over to their clothes.
Goku immediately began putting on all his clothes, but Bulma just looked at hers.
He noticed this while tying his gi, "What's wrong? Not you're clothes?" Goku joked.
Bulma didn't laugh, "No…but I really don't want to get my clothes wet…" she sighed, "Never mind."
Once again, Bulma stripped down before putting her shirt and shorts back on, "There! That's much better."
Goku smirked, "See, I told ya you should've just taken off all your clothes, then you wouldn't have to worry about that."
Bulma glared at him, hating when he was right and she was wrong, "Well, next time I'll remember that!"
"Next time?" Goku smiled just thinking about it, "When will next time be?"
Bulma just stared at him for a minute before laughing, "I don't know, Goku…whenever next time comes, I guess."
Goku nodded, satisfied with that answer. Without another word, he scooped her up in his arms again and began walking away from the beautiful place that already held many wonderful memories. Bulma didn't bother to complain, just rested her head against him and enjoyed the ride back to the hotel.
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Before either of them knew it, the large hotel came into view, the air suddenly filled with loud noises. Once again, Bulma was half-asleep in Goku's arms, awake but not aware of what was going on around her.
Goku got to the double doors to enter the hotel and turned around to push one open with his back, so as not to disturb Bulma. He went over to the elevator and pressed the up button with his foot, balancing himself and Bulma on the other. The doors opened immediately, inviting him to step in. When he did, he again hit the 2 button with his foot, looking as the lobby disappeared behind the elevator doors.
The arrow above the doors went to one, then two. It let out a ding and the doors once again opened to let Goku out. He walked down the hall, reaching the middle of his and her rooms.
Goku looked down at her now sleeping form and smiled to himself.
'She looks so peaceful when she's asleep…a lot different from when she's awake!' he chuckled lightly, 'It doesn't matter though…I love her.'
With that thought it mind, he began shaking her a bit in his arms, "Bulma, time to wake up, we're here."
Bulma groaned and gripped Goku's shirt, as she closed her eyes tighter, not wanting to move from her current position. This only made Goku smile more, not wanting to let her go either. But he knew they couldn't just stand out in the hall all night with him holding her. Reluctantly, he lowered his arm that was under her legs and gently put her on the ground.
She felt her feet touch the soft carpet and her legs wobble as she suffered to stand up straight.
Goku laughed, "Gees, you slept practically all day and you're still tired?" he asked, even though he felt the same.
"Yeah well…you wore me out," she mumbled, digging her hands in her pockets to get her key.
He blushed and put a hand behind his head, "I guess I can say the same thing about you."
Bulma gave him a tired smile…then her eyes got wide, "Oh no!"
Goku looked at her strangely, "What?"
"I…I lost the key!" she exclaimed, digging through her front and back pockets vigorously, unsuccessful, "I must have left it back at that place," she sighed, dropping her hands to her sides in defeat.
Goku gave her a sympathetic look, "Hey, it doesn't matter. We'll go back tomorrow and find it. You can stay in my room tonight…if you like." He offered.
She smiled gratefully at him, "Thanks, Goku. It beats sleeping in the lobby."
"Hey, I wouldn't let you sleep in there! What are you thinking, Bulma? I didn't know you were that tired!" Goku joked, unclasping his key that he tied around his pants on a string.
Bulma smirked, "Leave me alone."
Goku laughed and opened the door, allowing her to go in first, "Now that you said that I'm not going to leave you alone for one minute." He closed the door behind him, locking it.
She sat on his bed, rubbing her eyes hard with her palms; "Do what you want…I'll be asleep. But first…I need a nice, hot shower. Do you mind if I wear some of your clothes, Goku? All of mine are in my room."
"Uhh…yeah sure, if you think they'll fit you," Goku got out a pair of boxers and a blue shirt, throwing them to her.
"Thanks again," was all she said before entering his shower and starting the water.
Goku nodded in delay reaction; "You're welcome."
He fell on his bed and sleep took over him immediately.
In the shower, Bulma was letting the hot water spray over her face, through her hair, and down her back. She was surprised she was still standing, she was so tired she just wanted to lay down in the tub and fall asleep to the heat.
She shut the shower off quickly, noticing that her knees were going weak. She stepped out of the shower; not bothering to dry off and just put on the boxers and tee shirt.
'Wow, I'm glad Goku gave me light clothes now,' Bulma said to herself, now feeling her body heated instead of cold.
She walked out of the bathroom to see Goku already asleep. She laughed lightly before turning off the light and lay next to him. Bulma watched him in the dark, his body moving up and down slightly from his breathing. She smiled, running her hand down his face, to his shoulder, then down his side. It was left there for awhile, before grabbing his hand and putting it around her waist as she also helped by scooting closer to him.
From his sleep, he automatically tightened his grip around her and let out a sigh. She, too, let out a sigh and kissed him lightly before laying her head next to his again.
"Goodnight," she whispered before closing her eyes.
Goku mumbled something in his sleep, which sounded like macaroni-and-cheese, to Bulma. Then again, she most likely was right, he even dreams about food.
Bulma grinned and snuggled up against him more, "I dream about food, too…" was the last thing she said before falling asleep also.
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The next morning, Bulma awoke to the sound of banging and someone yelling her name. At first, she thought it was just a dream, but when she realized it wasn't, she sat up.
It was coming from outside the bedroom and after she heard the voice call her name after so long, she figured out it was Yamcha.
She groaned, lifting herself out of bed and sleepily walking to the door. She unlocked it and opened the door quickly and, sure enough, Yamcha was at the door across the hall, banging his fist on it and calling out her name.
"Yamcha, what are you doing?! Trying to wake the whole hotel?!" Bulma exclaimed quietly.
He turned around, "No, but I was just wondering where you went yesterday and…" he stopped, realizing who was standing in front of him, "Bulma?! What are you doing in Goku's room?! And what are you doing wearing his clothes?!" he yelled, not bothering to keep his voice down.
Bulma got mad and put her hands on her hips, "You're not my father, so I don't have to answer any of your questions! It's none of your business anyway!" Her not bothering to keep her voice down now.
"Yes, it is! I have every right to know what you're doing! And by the looks of it, it seems like its Goku!" Yamcha said, taking a step towards her.
Bulma smirked, "And so what if I am?"
That comment only got Yamcha madder than ever, "Bulma, I know you're just bluffing, you wouldn't even let me "touch" you!"
She gave him a disgusted look, "No wonder."
He groaned, "Enough with the smart remarks. Why are you sleeping in Goku's room instead of mine?"
Bulma only glared at him more, "Well, in the first place, I lost me key, so he offered for me to stay in his room. I guess that also explains why I'm wearing his clothes because I had nothing else to wear and—."
She was cut off as Goku, whose eyelids were only half-open, stood next to her.
"What's all the yelling about?" he asked before yawning.
"Nothing, Yamcha's just being a jerk!" Bulma said, making sure to look at him as she called him that.
Yamcha did look surprised, like she hoped, "Me?!"
Bulma nodded, "Yes, you."
He sighed, "Bulma…do you even remember why we are fighting?"
She was about to respond, but stopped. What did make them start this fight? For some reason, she couldn't remember. But then again, she didn't care either.
"So what if I don't?! I know it was for a good reason! And that reminds me…I promised myself I wouldn't talk to you, so I better stop." She finished, pulling Goku back in the door and slamming it.
Yamcha gaped at the now closed door, not believing Bulma just did that. He ignored some of the people that came out of their rooms and was giving him dirty looks for waking them at eight in the morning.
A scowl came across his face as he headed back to his room, "I will get you back, Bulma. I always have and nothing's going to change this time." He said out loud, before reaching his room and opening the door.
"You will be mine again soon enough…I swear."