Chapter 8:

The next day went by smoothly. Vegeta and Bulma were on talking terms. In between the rush hours of the morning and lunch hours they managed a smile here and there. After everyone had left for the night. Bulma and Vegeta tried to relax. They had to stay after to do inventory.

Trying to strike up a conversation. Bulma casually asked "So where are you from originally?" She wanted to know more about this mysterious man.

"Well...to tell you the truth, I really don't know." He stated trying to avoid her questions; he knew that he had to get close to her for the job, but that required trust. Trust that he couldn't give to her fully. 

"Oh...I'm sorry, I didn't mean bring it up."

"No, It's alright," he said, "So then may I ask you a question?"

"Yeah, go ahead."

"I think it's too personal and I don't want to offend you."

"Hell, what else could you say that will offend me? The first time we met, I almost killed you. Believe me it would take a lot to offend me."

"Well in that case, what's up with your relationship with Yamcha?"

"Umm...that's a surprising question. What do you mean by that?"

"Well," He started, "The first time I came here you two were fighting, and then when he left he made a comment that you didn't like."

"Oh that, well, I guess you could say that, I'm-no I mean, things aren't going as well as I would like it to go," Bulma sighed, "There is no more passion, I don't feel the fire that was once there. Things have changed between us. Maybe I'm just tired of the same routine and want to do something else. Do you get what I mean?"

"Yeah, I understand. So why do you stay with him?"

"I don't know I guess because, it's been a long time since I was alone. I'm scared of it."

"Oh." That was all that Vegeta could say. He had to think about this, if Bulma and Yamcha broke up he wouldn't be able to get what he wanted out of her. Vegeta thinking this over decided not to push it any further and give her any more ideas.

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They were just about done, when Bulma stated that she was going to call for a cab.

"WHAT?"

Bulma turned around in bewilderment, "What's your problem?"

"I'm taking you home."

"Why?"

"Because it's not safe for you."

"You don't have to."

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As she got out, Vegeta simply stated, "I'm picking you up tomorrow," before driving off leaving her…