Hey people! I'm back and with the fourth chapter! *hears applause* Thank you, you are too kind.*looks at number of reviews* You could be kinder but hey! Thanks anyway! On with the show! Short hinterooni- As you previously read, Trunks and Seventeen are going to have dinner with Bulma and Vegeta, Goten is pissed and hurt, and I don't have a leopard (thought I'd throw that in there.) Some torture for Goten but.err...He'll get over it! Won't ya Ten-Ten? Goten- No! That hurt! Ow! Mikka- Baby!

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Chapter 4: Dinner and Diamonds

Son House~1:30pm

Goten heard a knock at the door. He was still in bed even though he had woken hours before. He went to the door lazily and opened it. He found his mother there holding a yellow envolpope (is that the correct spelling? lol. I know it's not but do you care?)

"Goten hun, I need you to deliver this to Georgerio down at his restaurant. He'll be waiting for you around the back. Can you do this for me? You've been in bed all morning. Fresh air would be good for you. What do you say?" asked a hopeful ChiChi.

"Sure mom. Just let me get dressed." Goten closed the door as his mom nodded and walked away. He decided that maybe he'd stay at Georgerio's for awhile, they were good friends and around the same age. Georgerio's restaurant was expensive but worth it. They played smooth jazz music and had talented blues singers.

'I wish I could take Trunks there.But it looks like I won't get the chance now that he's with what's his face.' Goten hated the feelings that he was experiencing at the moment. Hate and a deep sorrow that pierced his heart. 'I thought he loved me.I thought he felt the same way. Then he turns around and asks me to be his.' Goten looked up at the ceiling as he tried to hold back his tears, 'friend.'

Goten changed his clothes and tried to wash away the thoughts of his now former lover. "Maybe George can help me out." He thought aloud and headed out the door.

At a certain house that was rocked out of its world last night (lol)

Seventeen was the first to wake. He opened his eyes slowly to see his sleeping mate. He smiled at the thoughts of the previous night when the two had expressed their love for one another.both verbally and physically.

Seventeen pushed a lavender strand from his love's face and ran his finger down the silky tan skin. This sent a chill down Trunks's spine and he instantly awoke.

"Sorry baby, I didn't mean to wake you." Whispered Seventeen. Trunks was still rubbing the sleep from his eyes.

"It's okay, I need to get a move on anyway." He turned to face a now frowning face. "I have to get ready for tonight and do some other things. Besides, you had me all last night." He smirked as he watched Seventeen place his right arm on his right side so he was now on top of him.

"I didn't have," he started to place kisses on Trunks neck and collar bone, "all of you."

Trunks moaned a little and was about to give in but pushed Seventeen, "Off, you!" He managed to leap up and start the on going search for his boxers (A/N: He'd never wear them if it were up to me.) Seventeen laughed and got up on his side of the bed only to find Trunks's boxers under the bed. Being the horny rogue he was he slipped them in to one of his drawers.

"Err.Hey didja happen to see my boxers over there? I can't find them." Asked a panicked Trunks.

"But you look so cute without them." smiled Seventeen who's eyes were tracing up and down Trunks's body.

Trunks was now blushing and tried to grab the covers to cover.err.'himself' but fell backwards with them instead. "Ow!" he screamed as his head hit a dresser.

Seventeen fell over holding his stomach from laughing so hard (A/N: I can't imagine him actually doing that.)

Trunks got up and rubbed the back of his head, "It's not that funny."

Seventeen got up and walked over to Trunks. He placed his arms around his waist and suddenly remembered his love had no boxers on.with that he brought him closer. "I love you Trunks and tonight I hope that your parents accept that." He placed a soft kiss on Trunks's dry lips.

"I love you too and they will. Promise." With that Trunks put on the rest of his clothes and left.

'*sigh* Alright. If you say so Trunks.' Seventeen hopped in the shower and thought of his love as he caressed (A/N: before you dress, caress! Uhm.ok) his body.

Georgerio's

"Hey Goten! Come on in!" called Georgerio as he walked into the restaurant. They didn't open to customers until four and it was only three so they'd be alone (besides the chefs and waiters who were there already.)

Goten waved and followed him inside. He sat in a chair across a table from his friend and handed him the package (envolpope^. ^)

"Oh, I know what this is. Thanks Goten." (A/N: *sniffles* I don't know what it is and I'm the author of this ficcy! *pouts* 'Tis not fair.)

"Your welcome, Geo. But that's not the only reason why I came here.Can we talk?" His friend's face turned to a look of concern.

"Sure Goten. Speak your mind." Geo would never be ready to hear what his friend had to tell him. But he listened to an earful for about two hours. Within that time he discovered Goten's pain and now had a new perspective of thinking on his homosexual friend. He loved his friend and told him that. If he needed a friend he would be there and if he needed a home, he'd have one waiting for him.

"Goten, would you like to stay here a bit longer? I know people are piling in but I like your company." Asked Georgerio as he rose from his seat.

"Sure Geo. I'd love to." Goten placed a hand on his stomach that was now grumbling.

"Uhm.follow me to the kitchen." Smiled Geo. Georgerio got some chefs to fix him something and to their surprise he ate everything in mere seconds. All of the chefs sweat dropped (anime style ^_^&)

Outside the restaurant

"Vegeta will you quit messing with your collar! It looks fine!" scolded Bulma.

"If it weren't so damn tight maybe I'd leave it alone!" yelled Vegeta as the approached the restaurant's door. "It's not like the brat's here with his boyfriend yet anyway!"

Trunks was running late and he had tried to call Seventeen but he wasn't picking up his cell. 'Come on Seventeen! Where are you?!?' He decided he would get to the restaurant and wait for him. 'Hope you show.'

Seventeen had just brought a new watch at a very expensive, yet small jewelry shoppe along with another trinket. He was now on his way to the restaurant and thanks to his new watch he could see that he was ten minutes late already. 'Trunks wait for me. I'll be there.'

In about ten more minutes he was there. He walked into the restaurant and looked around for his mate. There he was, sitting with two people who appeared to be his parents. He had seen the blue haired woman before but he didn't recall seeing the dark haired man who seemed bored out of his mind. The restaurant was beautiful, white marble tables covered with lacey tablecloth and decorated with candles; a small center stage held a pianist who was playing soft music that could be heard throughout the room.

He advanced closer to them and this time caught Trunks's eyes. Trunks raised a brow and stood up to meet him. As they exchanged a polite hug (not to make Bulma and Vegeta uncomfortable) as Seventeen was about to pull away Trunks whispered, "You've got some explaining to do mister." Then he sat down.

"Mom, dad, this is Seventeen." Seventeen exchanged handshakes. Vegeta suddenly came out of his boredom and looked at his son and his lover quizzically. Bulma was just happy to see her son was happy.

"He's quite the looker Trunks." Smiled Bulma as both Trunks's and Seventeen's faces reddened.

Bulma was about to open her mouth again but Vegeta beat her to it. "How long have you two been seeing eachother? Since that day at the mall?" asked Vegeta, not in a rude tone but curious.

"Yes sir." Answered Seventeen as he now raised a brow towards Trunks. 'He told them about us on the first day? Guess he really liked me then." He now smiled and looked over his menu.

"That still doesn't seem right." Vegeta trailed off.

Bulma was now infuriated," Now you listen here Vegeta, didn't I tell you to at least try to be nice tonight!"

"Woman, I wasn't referring to them being together. I was.Oh forget it." Vegeta looked out the window but now had the attention of everyone at the table. 'He is bonded with someone.and strongly. I can feel it in him. But he hasn't known this man for more than a week! So how could they be this closely linked? It's not possible. Even if they did participate in intercourse.' His thoughts were interrupted as a waiter asked them if they were ready to order.

In the kitchen

Goten had had enough food. He was now talking to Geo again. This time the conversation was about things like school, work, and sports.

"So Goten, would you like to go out and hear the next performer? He's really great, probably the best and besides, the kitchen is getting stuffy." As they left Goten passed a chef who was mumbling something about him being a human vacuum.

Back at the table

Everyone had just about finished their food and were about to order desert. Seventeen felt his heart pump faster, 'Now's my chance. It's now or never.' He bolted up from his seat which caused Trunks to wonder where the hell he was going. Vegeta, Bulma and Trunks watched as he headed to the center stage and started to whisper something into the performer's ear. The performer nodded and stepped down from the stage.

With microphone in hand, "Good evening. I don't want to stop you folks from having a pleasant night so I'll make this as quick as I can." Seventeen turned to look at Trunks who was now wide eyed. "There is someone in this room that I love with all my heart. It's been less than a week since we met but it's seemed far longer than that."

Goten and Geo were heading through the corridor and out into the dining area. "Hey, sounds like something's going on out there. Let's hurry!" They raced down the hall and came into the candle lit room.

They focused their eyes on the center stage as a man began to resume talking.

"When I'm not with this person," he was now smiling thoughtfully at Trunks, "I feel so alone and I am pained with the desire to have this person all to myself. But then again that would be selfish. Trunks, I love you and I can't live another moment without you." He approached the table and got down on one knee opening a small box. Trunks gasped as he proceeded. "Trunks Briefs, will you make me the happiest man in the universe and marry me?"

Trunks let a small, "Yes." Slip out and with that he was in his love's arms as the restaurant guests clapped and cheered.

The cheering, though loud, could not drown out the loud thump. That thump happened to be a now unconscious Goten who apparently fainted along side a table hitting his head on the marble, sending the cloth to the floor and the flaming candle on top of Goten (wax included.ouch.)

"Kami! Goten!" Geo signaled for one of his waiters to dial for an ambulance. Goten's head was bleeding, not bad but a bleeding head is never good. Goten's skin put the fire out so at least he didn't burn the place down.

"Goten?!?" cried Trunks who ran over to his friend who was sprawled on the floor.

That's when Vegeta felt it, 'There it is again. The bond is so strong.it's Kakkarot's brat. He's my son's true love*

"Goten? Goten? Can you hear me?" Trunks's voice suddenly filled Goten's ears as he opened his eyes to find himself in a hospital bed.

"Trunks.hi" he managed to squeak out. He rubbed his eyes but felt a pain as he lifted his arms. He looked down to see a hole in his shirt that appeared to be burnt through.

"Goten," Trunks started slowly, "You heard him ask me.to.you know.didn't you?"

Goten only looked the other way and closed his eyes.

"Damnit Goten! I know you did, just tell me!" yelled Trunks who couldn't control it anymore, 'Goten! What were you doing there? Why did you have to see?!? I didn't want you to know.I knew he would ask me.I knew I shouldn't accept it but I did. It should have been yo-NO! What am I thinking!?! I love Seventeen.don't I?' he suddenly began to hear a muffled cry coming from Goten. He put his hand on his friend's shoulder but was smacked away.

"Don't touch me, Trunks! Get the hell out! Just leave!" Goten choked out as though Trunks were some kind of monster who had taken away all that he loved most.

"Goten.please. I didn't mean to yell at you.I'm sorry." Goten turned around, tears running from his eyes and blurring his vision.

"Trunks.why? Why would you marry him? You only just met him and.and you've known me all your life and you mine. Why won't you let me make you happy? I could. I could make you so happy." His eyes were now on the floor, as if the floor was Trunks.

"Things happen for a reason, Goten. Maybe I was destined to meet him. And him me. I can't stop destiny Goten. And I am marrying him. I hope you can be happy for me. I will always love you. Always." Each word strung his heart. 'It isn't destiny, I know it's not. It's lust.no.it can't be. I love him. I love Seventeen and that's the end of it!'

Just then, Bulma entered the room. "Goten sweetie! Are you okay? I nearly had a heart attack!" She pulled him close for a hug and brought her hands to each side of his face. "I called your mom. She'll be here any minute now." She smiled as she grabbed Trunks out of the room.

"Great, now mom's coming." He sighed as he tried to distract his attention away from Trunks's words that hurt him so.

Trunks went to sit down next to his fiancé. "He alright hun?" asked Seventeen. Trunks only nodded and received a kiss on the head as he leaned back into Seventeen.

-Later in the hospital after Goten decided he would stay the night in the hospital and ChiChi bid her son goodnight-

"OOOOOO! Trunks! You're getting married!" Bulma and ChiChi grinned widely. It kind of scared both Trunks and Seventeen but a sweat drop appeared to be the only response.

Vegeta was now glaring at his son from behind with a scowl on his face, 'Why are you marrying that fag when it's the other one you truly want to be with? You're going to go back to him sooner or later, boy. I guess you're going to have to do this the hard way.'

They walked out of the hospital and headed home.

~Hospital~

Goten watched as his mom and friends left. He wished he was with them.but he wished that he wasn't. 'Where does that guy come off stealing away the one person that I love most in this world?' He looked out the window and sighed as he drifted into slumber. 'You love me Trunks, I can feel it.'



Seventeen's place

"You okay? You haven't said a thing since we left." questioned Seventeen who was looking at his mate with concern.

"Everything's fine, trust me." He faked a smile and brushed his lips on the other man's. That was enough to make Seventeen happy.

They crawled into bed. Seventeen decided that Trunks had too much on his mind already so he didn't want to try and get him in the mood. He kissed Trunks's head as he lay next to him and kissed his head gently. "Love you Trunks." He whispered.

"Love you too." Trunks replied as he felt Seventeen roll over. He played and twisted with the golden band that was around his finger. 'It's beautiful. But I don't want it.I shouldn't have it. I don't deserve it.' He looked to his side to see a sleeping beauty. 'Kami he's hot.but is that all? His looks attract me.now and then his words entrap me but only now and then.Is this love?' He closed his eyes and dreamt of a certain injured demi saiyan."I love you Goten." he whispered.





Err............Like it? The next chapter is going to go directly to the night before the wedding .will Trunks reveal his feelings to Goten? Will Vegeta do it for him? How will Seventeen take this? Why am I asking you? I'm the author I should know this! But since I do things from the top of my head this will be a surprise to even me! Until next time my Marshmellow duckiez.