Who Would've Known
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Chapter Twenty-One
The Departure
A couple of months later….
Rinnnnggggg! The teacher walked into class and shut the door behind her. She waltzed right up to her desk and messed around with a few papers and then stared at her wild students.
"Ok class! Settle down!" Everyone just ignored her and kept on talking and throwing paper and other objects at each other. The teacher grew aggravated and she yelled at the top of her lungs.
"SHUT UP CLASS!" That caught everyone's attention. They all turned around in their seats, shaking at the intensity of her voice. The teacher smiled and stared at her guilty victims.
"Ok, now if you will all take out your books and read from pages 98 to 176. You have all period to do this and this will also be your homework. Now get started." The class groaned and complained and took out their books. But Bulma and Chi-Chi had other things on their mind besides reading.
"So B, you and Vegeta are leaving today?" Chi-Chi asked while bashing her eyelashes. Bulma chuckled softly at her friend's gesture and leaned in close to whisper to her
"Yea. It's going to be so much fun! There's a cabin we can rent up there and we are bringing up snowmobiles, ice skates, and snowboards." Chi-Chi had a confused look on her face when she listed the last option.
"But you don't know how to snowboard. Last time when Goku tried to teach you, you fell flat on your face when you boarded off of a little ledge on accident. Remember that?" Chi-Chi couldn't hold in her giggles and the teacher glared at her.
"Miss. Mau. Please be quiet so the rest of the students can read. Now on with your reading." Chi-Chi rolled her eyes at her and snickered at Bulma. Bulma smiled at her and nodded her head.
"I actually do remember that. That was the most embarrassing thing that had ever happened to me. Heck, even Vegeta saw that. I bet you he is just trying to make me look bad in front of him or something." Chi-Chi shrugged at her friend and turned around to glimpse at the clock. She sighed and noticed that the period was almost over. Both girls took out their books and read until the bell rang signaling to leave. They trudged over to their lockers and opened them up with one swift movement. That is Chi-Chi opened hers with one swift movement and Bulma just started punching at her locker. Chi-Chi laughed at her sudden motions to open the jammed locker, but jumped as soon as she heard one very loud punch to the locker. She looked over and saw Vegeta with his fist still touching the medal and a smirk on his face. Bulma glanced back at him and he removed his hand from her view.
"Weakling." Well that ruined the moment. Bulma just glared at him and then pulled her locker open. She exchanged books and slammed her locker shut with one hard kick. She whipped her head around to face Vegeta and narrowed her eyes at him.
"I am not a weakling so don't suggest it Vegeta. Where I lack in brawn, I make up with brains." Bulma added triumphantly. He rolled his eyes and snaked his arm around her waist possessively while pulling her in close to his chest. Bulma gazed into his endless dark orbs and became mesmerized by their mysterious nature and gorgeous color. Vegeta was also looking deep within her blue liquid pools as if he could see into her soul. He saw her brilliance, determination, beauty, and pride within those confined orbs. His mind quickly raced, trying to think of something else that would make his heart beat slower and then their vacation to the mountains came to mind. He smirked and held her a bit tighter while she just kept staring into his eyes. Bulma was snapped back into reality as his lips brushed over hers and he whispered quietly to her so only they could hear.
"You're mine this weekend." With that he kissed her fully on the lips and a hot passion fell between the two obsessive people. Chi-Chi stood there dumbfounded, watching her two friends kiss with such affection and love. Suddenly, a pair of strong warm arms curled around her and soft lips nipped at her neck hungrily. Chi-Chi just nervously stood there, shaking uncontrollably. Goku halted his assault on her neck and turned her around.
"What's wrong?" Goku asked with worry evident in his eyes. Chi-Chi moved her mouth to speak, but nothing came out. This little moment reminded her of something and it got to her.
"N-nothing. I-I'm fine." Goku gazed into her eyes and saw all kinds of emotions swarming around in them. He felt a wretched pain in his heart as he watched fear course through her eyes. He held onto her tighter and enveloped her in a bear hug. Chi-Chi wrapped her arms around him and tears stung the back of her eyes.
"Are you sure you're ok?"
"Yea." Chi-Chi wiped at her eyes and pulled away from Goku. She smiled faintly at him and grabbed his hand. They both left Bulma and Vegeta who were right now in a hot make-out session in the middle of the hall and scampered off to their next class.
Bulma pulled away from Vegeta, regretfully, and her blue pools met with his onyx ones. Vegeta smirked and nipped her nose before pinching her rear and making Bulma gasp. She hit him playfully on the arm and looked at him with devious eyes.
"Later. Now we have to get to class. Come on." She dragged him with her to their next class and made it just before the bell rang.
Skipping the rest of their school day…
"School is so boring! Why do they torture us with their blabbing and detentions? I don't get it!" 18 dramatically remarked while skipping outside where little snowflakes were falling. The snow had already piled up since it started this morning and was about five inches already. Everyone just followed her out and took in a deep breath. Actually, you could see their breath and Goku was struggling to find out why.
"Guys? Why is there smoke in front of my face? I don't smoke." He asked while swatting the 'smoke' away. Everyone face-vaulted to the ground and stared at the childish teenager.
"Goku, you are so stupid sometimes." Krillin stated matter-of-factly. Goku looked at him with a confused expression and just shrugged.
"Brrrr! It's cold! Why does it have to be windy and snowing?" Bulma complained while rubbing at her arms with her hands. She cuddled up in her coat and stuck the bottom of her face in the neck part. Vegeta glanced at her and wrapped his arm around her waist and pushed her to his chest. Bulma smiled as she felt the warmth of his body circulate around her and she snuggled in closer to him.
"Yea, we should be getting a blizzard sooner or later." 18 remarked as she hugged onto Krillin some more. He smiled and pulled her into him for a big hug. 18 smirked and lifted him into the air with her arms tightly locked around his back. Krillin's face turned red and he tried to utter words that know one could understand. Finally, 18 dropped him to the ground and he gasped for air.
"Kami 18, you've been working out or something?" Krillin asked while holding his stomach. 18 smiled at him and wrapped her arm around his neck and gave him a noogie.
"Maybe!" They both started laughing and they somehow started wrestling. The rest of the gang watched the two have fun and they laughed when Krillin threw 18 to the ground. She made a slight ditch in the snow where her body landed and she growled as her hair got wet from the snow.
"Krillin!!! You just messed up my hair!" Krillin gulped in fear and he smiled sheepishly at her.
"Sorry 18." He offered her his hand and the scowl on her face turned into a devious smirk. She grabbed his hand and pulled him to her, making him land in the snow face first. Everyone fell into fits of laughter and held onto their sides to stop themselves from falling to the snow themselves.
"Hahaha! Nice one 18!" Bulma complimented as she slapped her friend's hand.
"Oh yea? Well Bulma, how would you like to go next?" Krillin questioned as he lifted himself from the snow and raised his eyebrows at her. Bulma's smile left her face and she hugged onto Vegeta even more.
"No way! Go push someone else in!" She added as she stuck her tongue out at him.
"What makes you think that I'll save you woman?" Bulma looked up at Vegeta as he said this and she glared at him.
"Because you wouldn't want me to get all wet and then get sick and have to stay home and miss our trip." Bulma smartly put it. Vegeta smirked and pried her arms off of him. Bulma gazed at him with wide eyes and she screamed when he pushed her on her butt. Bulma had her mouth agape and her eyes were wide with shock. ~ Oh no, he did not just do that ~ Bulma growled and glared daggers at Vegeta who was chuckling at her.
"You asshole! I said that I didn't want to get pushed and you go ahead and push me!" Bulma slowly lifted herself off of the ground and looked at the back of her pants and butt. "Uggghhh! Now my pants and ass are wet! Thanks a lot Vegeta!" She exclaimed as she stalked up to him and pushed him on the chest. He stumbled back a bit, but kept his balance. He scowled at her and she just smirked at her. Then, her eyes turned to a wild icy blue color and she leaped into his arms, making him lose his balance and fall flat on his back in the white fluffy substance. Bulma laughed at his expression as he realized that he was on the ground with Bulma on top of him. A smirk suddenly formed on his lips and he placed his hands on her hips. Bulma stopped laughing and yelped as she was flipped over and was now lying on the cold hard, white, did I mention cold snow. She ground her teeth together as chills were sent up and down her spine and she visibly shivered. Vegeta was on top of her, studying her facial features, and noticed that she shivered.
"Are we cold little one?" Bulma narrowed her eyes at him and playfully hit him on the arm.
"What have I been saying like for the past five minutes?" Vegeta smirked at her sarcasm and nipped at her nose with his mouth.
"More like bitching. You never say or talk, its always bitch." Bulma scowled at him and tried to cross her arms but Vegeta held her tightly in his arms.
"Hmph. Well in all of the few words you say, all I can hear is complaining or I'm Kami now listen to me." Vegeta chuckled and gazed into her alluring blue eyes.
"No, It's I'm Vegeta now listen to me. Hell, I'm dating you and you don't even know my name?" Bulma smiled at him and hit him hard on the chest.
"Haha. Real funny. Now get off of me. It's freezing down here." By now, the rest of the gang has left them so they could have their 'fun time' while they drove off to go somewhere or home.
"I don't think so. I like it down here."
"Well, I'm not asking you, I'm telling you. Get off!" Vegeta smirked at her and finally lifted himself up with his arms. He offered Bulma his hand and she graciously took it.
"Finally. Now let's go. We still have to pack a little bit more." Vegeta nodded and his arm snaked its way around her waist and he pulled her in close. Bulma snuggled in closer to the warmth emanating from his warm chest and she sighed in content. Vegeta noticed how comfortable she was and smirked to himself. They made it to his car and hopped in and Bulma immediately turned on the heat. Vegeta pulled out of the parking lot and drove towards his house. After a few minutes, they arrived at Vegeta's house and he parked the car in his garage.
"You have an SUV right?" He asked Bulma. She nodded and stepped out of the car.
"An Escalade to be exact." Vegeta grunted and locked the car doors and they both walked out of the garage, closing the door behind them. They made their way over to Bulma's house and entered through the front door. Mrs. Briefs came over to greet them and she gave Bulma a little hug.
"So you two are leaving for that vacation today right?"
"Yea. We thought that we might take off a few days of school so we can stay up in the mountains a bit longer."
"Ok sweetie. As long as you keep up with your schoolwork it's fine by me."
"Thanks mom. We're going to go upstairs and pack the rest of our things."
"Alright. I'll bring up some milk and cookies for you two. Now go on, you'll be leaving soon." Bulma grabbed Vegeta's hand and led him to her bedroom. She shut the door closed and smiled at Vegeta.
"She is the most annoying person I have ever met, besides you that is." Vegeta remarked. Bulma narrowed her eyes at him and punched him in the arm.
"Yea, yea. Now help me get my things together." Vegeta rolled his eyes and trudged over to her bed and leaned on the bedpost. He noticed about three suitcases lying on her floor by the door and he smirked.
"What else do you need?" He asked gesturing to the suitcases.
"Ummm…well, I need my hairbrush, toothbrush, make-up, a little bit more clothes, and blankets." Bulma entered her bathroom and got the necessities she needed in there. Vegeta opened up her drawers and picked out a few pair of heavy clothing and threw them on her bed. He found a suitcase under her bed and lifted that to the top of her bed too. He opened it up and threw the clothes in there. Then he treaded over to her other drawers and he smirked as he found out where her undergarments were. He pulled out the sexiest things he could find, which were mostly black since that was his favorite color and threw them into the suitcase as well. Bulma came out of the bathroom and noticed the suitcase. She dropped all of the objects in her arms in there and her mouth went agape as she saw her underwear and bras in there.
"Vegeta?" Vegeta came from around the corner (she has a huge room!) and looked at her shocked expression.
"Did you go through my underwear drawer?" He smirked and strolled over to stand next to her.
"Yes and might I say you have a wide selection. I couldn't figure out which one would look best on you." Bulma smirked and took a step forward, which resulted in her bumping into his chest. She wrapped her arms around his neck and brought his face in close.
"Wanna find out?" Vegeta wrapped his arms around her waist and brought their faces in closer.
"Hmmm…I say we do that when we go to the cabin. That way know one can interrupt us like your mother is about to do." As if on cue, Mrs. Briefs knocked on the door and slowly opened it to see Vegeta sitting on the bed and Bulma at the bathroom door.
"Oh hi honey. Here's that milk and cookies for you guys." She set the tray down on her nightstand and she gazed at the two with sparkling blue eyes.
"Oh, you two make such a wonderful couple!" Mrs. Briefs chirped while holding her hands together in front of her chest. "Soon you two will get married and have children and I'll be a grandmother!!" Bulma blushed a bit and quickly pushed her mother out of her room.
"Thanks mom, but we're not that far along yet. Why don't you go water your garden in the conservatory room or something?"
"Ohhhh…grandchildren!" Mrs. Briefs ignored Bulma and merrily skipped down the stairwell towards the kitchen. Bulma slammed the door shut and sighed.
"Kami, she is crazy. How did you know that she was coming?"
"I could hear her loud footsteps and she was blabbing all the way up here."
"Oh." Bulma walked over to him and sat down next to him on the bed. "Are you done packing?" Vegeta nodded and glanced back at her suitcase and noticed all of the objects inside.
"Think you're bringing enough?" A smirk formed on his lips and she glared at him. Suddenly her phone started ringing and she leaned over Vegeta to get to the phone on the nightstand.
(One-sided conversation)
"Yea?" Bulma greeted. She plopped down on Vegeta's lap and rested her head on his legs. He just narrowed his eyes at her, but didn't complain none-the-less.
"Aha. We're gonna leave soon."
"Ok. You can come over."
"Sure, but I'd come now. We're leaving like pretty soon. Oh and could you pick up the snowmobiles for us?"
"Ok thanks. Cya in a few. Bye." Bulma clicked the phone off and held it in her hand. Vegeta looked at her with quizzical eyes and she just rolled hers.
"That was Goku. He said that everyone wants to say goodbye so they're coming over." Vegeta scowled at the news and sighed.
"Why couldn't they just call? I mean we just saw them like a few minutes ago."
"Yea, but they want to say it in person. They're gonna miss us Veggie-Chan." She pinched his cheek and he grabbed her wrist.
"Don't do that again woman or else." Bulma smirked playfully at him and raised her other hand to pinch his cheek, but he grabbed that one.
"Or else what?" This time, it was his turn to smirk and he leaned back onto the bed. He flipped them over so she was below him and held her hands above her head.
"Or else you will suffer from my wrath." Just as he finished his sentence, his hands shot at her sides and he tickled her with a force that was unimaginable. Bulma couldn't help but laugh as he continued his assault on her sides and stomach. Tears came to her eyes since she was laughing so hard and a couple of times, she tried to withstand the attack, but she failed and ended up bursting into more laughter.
"V-V-Vegeta! Stop! Hahahahaha! Stop it!" Vegeta chuckled at her lame attempt to halt his assault and he just moved his fingers faster, covering every ticklish spot he knew of.
"Had enough or do you want to try and pinch my cheek again?" Bulma laughed at him and squeezed his thighs from the sensation of his fingers. After a few more minutes, he succumbed to her pleading and they just lay there on her bed side by side. Bulma looped her arm around his and snuggled up closer to him, enjoying his company. Minus well get use to it since they'll be together for a whole week. She jumped a bit as she heard a car beep its horn and she got up from her bed and looked out the window. There was Chi-Chi with Goku, and 18 with Krillin. Goku got out of Chi-Chi's car and waved up at Bulma. Bulma waved back and noticed the two snowmobiles hooked up on the back of Chi-Chi's car. She ran out of the room and jolted down the stairs and to the front door.
"Hey guys! Come on in!" They all entered the house and Bulma shut the door behind them.
"It's nice and warm in here." Krillin took off his jacket followed by the rest of them and hung them up on the coat rack in front of them.
"Yea. So when are you two leaving for your vaca.?" 18 winked at Bulma and she blushed.
"In like half an hour. We want to get there before nightfall."
"Ohhh. Where is Vegeta?" Goku asked looking around the living room and kitchen.
"Upstairs. He was helping me pack. So does anyone want milk and cookies?"
"Yea!!!" Goku looked at her with huge puppy dog eyes and drool was dripping down the corners of his mouth. Bulma laughed at him and smiled.
"Ok, I'll be right back." Bulma ran up the stairs and into her room. She saw the bathroom door closed and guessed that Vegeta was using it. She knocked on the door and spoke when she heard a grunt.
"Come on down when you're done. Then you and Goku can hook up the snowmobiles on the back of the Escalade. Okie dokie?"
"Sure whatever." Was the reply she heard through the door. She grabbed the tray of milk and cookies and made her way down the stairs. She set the tray down on the coffee table and Goku lunged at it eating every crumb he could find.
"Surprisingly, milk and cookies are his favorite kinda snack." Chi-Chi stated matter-of-factly.
"Yea, so you have to call us and tell us everything that is going on while you're up there. And I mean everything. Got it?" 18 asked with a sly smile on her face.
"Ok, but I won't tell you everything. Some people need secrets you know." Bulma chuckled at her and 18 just pouted. Bulma noticed Chi-Chi looking a bit gloomy over on the couch sitting by herself. She decided to walk over to her and she sat on the soft comfy cushion next to her.
"What's up Chi? You feeling ok?"
"Yea. I'm…fine." Bulma looked at Chi-Chi with worried eyes and she gave her a hug to comfort her friend.
"No you're not. What's wrong?" Chi-Chi looked up at her with tear filled eyes and she sniffled.
"I…I…" She hesitated not sure whether to tell her or not and she decided against it. If she told her then she would want to stay here and they would miss their trip. "I'm just gonna miss you so much!" She hugged Bulma back and cried into her shoulder. Bulma gave Chi-Chi a confused look, but didn't question her at all. ~ I wonder what's wrong. She's never this emotional when she knows I'm going away. ~ Goku looked up from his plate and saw Cho-Chi crying on Bulma's shoulder. He swallowed his food and walked over to them.
"Chi, are you sure you're ok? You've been like this ever since second period." Chi-Chi bursted into more tears as he said this and he had worry plastered all over his face. Krillin and 18 came over to see what was going on and they too were worried. Chi-Chi never had a breakdown unless something or someone hurt her. Bulma was worried for Chi-Chi too. Maybe she really was going to miss Bulma…a lot. Everyone's heads turned towards the stairs as they saw Vegeta jump down the stairs and enter the living room.
"What's wrong with the harpy?" He asked in his usual low tone.
"We don't know. She says that she's gonna miss me a lot." Bulma replied. Chi-Chi realized how worried she was making everyone and tried to hold in her sobs. She wiped furiously at her red puffy eyes and looked the other way towards the wall.
"I'm fine. I just told you, I'm gonna miss you a whole lot." Chi-Chi grumbled trying to sound convincing. Fortunately for her, everyone bought it and they calmed down a bit.
"Ok. Well, Goku, can you and Vegeta hook the snowmobiles onto my Escalade for me?" Goku nodded and she threw the capsule that held the vehicle inside to him. Vegeta waltzed right out the front door and Goku took one last look at Chi-Chi before disappearing as well.
"Alright well le-"Krillin, we need you too! Grab the keys from Bulma would ya?" Goku yelled from outside. Bulma nodded at Krillin and fished her hand around in her pocket for her car keys. She threw them at Krillin and he jogged out the front door, making sure to close it behind him.
"Like I was saying before, can you guys help me with my suitcases?" 18 and Chi-Chi nodded at her and they ran up to her room. They each grabbed a suitcase and 18 grabbed two. They slowly took step by step down the stairs and opened up the front door. Bulma led them to the car and opened up the door to the backseat behind the passenger seat. Each of the girls stuffed the suitcases into the backseat and closed the door with a swift push.
"Vegeta? Where's your luggage?" Bulma yelled over to him as he and Goku were pulling the trailer holding the snowmobiles over to the truck.
"In..my..room!" Bulma barely heard him, but did understand what he said. She ran over to his house and knocked on the front door. Mrs. Ouji opened the door and greeted Bulma with a warm hug. She invited her into the house and Bulma was explaining to her that she was there to grab Vegeta's luggage. She ran up the stairs and entered into his room that said 'Do Not Enter' on the door. She grabbed his two huge black sport bags and lifted them onto each one of her shoulders. She slowly made it to the stairs and took her time on each step so she wouldn't fall. She said goodbye to Mrs. Ouji on her way out and shut the front door behind her as she left. Bulma slowly walked over to the truck and had 18 help her place the bags in the back.
"All done! Now all we need is to do is go. Thanks a lot guys." Bulma, 18, and Chi-Chi hugged each other in a group hug and stumbled back inside the warm house together. After a few minutes, the boys returned shivering like crazy since they just walked out of the house with no jacket.
"Ok, well Vegeta and I are gonna get going. We'll call you when we get there so you know we're ok. Ok Chi?" Bulma looked over at Chi-Chi knowing that she would have asked her of that. Chi-Cho nodded and smiled at Bulma. They all had another group hug and Bulma hugged Krillin and Goku too.
"We'll see you all in like a week or so. Ok?"
"Yup. Be careful! Don't talk to strangers! And don't come back with anything broken you two!" Chi-Chi blurted out.
"My, my. Don't we just have the mother hen?" Vegeta teased. Chi-Chi glared at him and glanced at Bulma with sad eyes.
"Bye guys!" Everyone waved to them as Bulma and Vegeta walked over to the front door.
"Is my baby and her soon to be husband leaving without saying goodbye to her and his soon to be mother?!" Mrs. Briefs chirped from as she entered the living room. Bulma and Vegeta blushed and Mrs. Briefs came over and hugged them both. Vegeta scowled at her and Mrs. Briefs looked at him with her cheery but sad eyes.
"Mom! Stop saying such things! You might jinx it!" Bulma exploded at her mother. She winked at Vegeta and he just smirked at her. Everyone else was watching the scene and snickering at Bulma and Vegeta.
"Ooooh! Take pictures while you're up there! Here I got you a camera, with extra rolls of film. Mrs. Briefs handed her daughter a camera with 24 rolls of film.
"Kami mother! Don't you think this is a bit too much?"
"Oh nonsense. You can never run out of film. Now be sure to take plenty of pictures of everything and yourselves together! Oh wait, let me get your father! He'll want to say goodbye!" Mrs. Briefs left to go find Mr. Briefs and as soon as she left, she was back again with Mr. Briefs in tow.
"Bulma dear. You're leaving now?" Dr. Briefs asked as he ripped his arm from his wife's.
"Yea. I'll miss you daddy!" Bulma gave her father a hug and he patted her back.
"Now, this young man is going with you?" Dr. Briefs gazed at Vegeta and eyed him curiously.
"Yea. This is Vegeta. You know him, he lives next door to us."
"Ahh yes. You come over frequently."
"Yes sir. I promise to take care of your daughter while we're away and no harm will be brought to her." Dr. Briefs nodded and he put a hand on his shoulder.
"I trust that you will." He brought his face in closer to Vegeta's and whispered something in his ear. "If she comes back with any surprises, it'll be your head." He stepped back from Vegeta and Vegeta just nodded in understanding.
"Ok…we're gonna get going. Bye everyone!" Bulma grabbed Vegeta's hand and led him out of the house and over to the car. The truck was already started up and they hopped in. They watched as their four friends exited their house and ran over to their cars. They all waved to each other and soon enough, Bulma and Vegeta were on their way to the mountains.
A/N: Man that was the longest chapter I think that I have ever written. I'm not sure, but that was really long. Well, it seems as if something is on Chi-Chi's mind, but what is it? And Bulma and Vegeta re on their way to the mountains! I wonder what happens! Well PLEASE REVIEW AND REVIEW!!! Till next chapter…