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The Young and the Mate-less

Written by the somewhat infamous Goku's Daughter

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                   Gohan grinned as he dragged a blind folded Videl up the stairs to his apartment rooftop. It has only been a little over two days since their contract was supposed to end, but who would have known that they would have fallen for each other?

                "Gohan, are we there yet?" Videl asked as she felt his hand on hers tightened to provide comfort.

                His grinned broadened while his eyes sparkled with happiness. He let Videl in, allowing him to touch his heart, and she, in turn, made the pain go away. "Yeah we are." He stopped moving and stood behind his girlfriend, slowly removing the bandana that had blocked her vision.

                When Videl was free from blindness, she opened her eyes and immediately noticed the dark sky. She was breath taken. There was a large, long table full of food that was surrounded by beautiful lights. These lights were not candles or fairy lights either. It looked like Gohan was more creative. He was able to make little ki balls and situate them in their respective spots. And yes, they were levitating. Videl smiled meekly and looked back at Gohan. "I never knew you were into this type of thing?" she said, teasing him.

                Gohan smiled back at her while he scratched the back of his head. "Well, under heavy consideration, I had to do something like this to set the mood," he clarified briefly.

                Videl stared at her new boyfriend and bit on her lower lip, curious. "And what are you setting the mood for? I know it's not just for dinner because you wouldn't go through all this trouble," Videl honestly pointed out.

                The Saiyan walked to the table and pulled out a small boom box. The glitter in his eyes never faded. "I want you to teach me to dance."

                Videl crossed her arms under her breasts, slightly shivering from her thin pale blue blouse. Dancing would certainly get her warmer. "What exactly possessed you to learn?" she asked, her curiosity growing.

                Gohan turned on the little electronic device and took a couple of steps closer to his girlfriend. He took her petite cold hands into his grasp. "I have no idea," he confessed, pulling her closer to him. He heard her murmur something inaudible from his warmer body as they swayed side to side. Gohan softly smiled down at her.

                "You could have warned me that you were taking me outside," Videl complained against his shoulder. "I could have worn a jacket over this shirt."

                Gohan softly laughed at her. "But then I wouldn't have a chance to see cleavage and down your shirt." Knowing what she would do, he let go and looked hurt when he received a dirty look.

                "I could fix that you know…" She shook her head at him before freeing her hair from the ponytail. She again shook her head, this time more violently, making her hair fly in various directions. Then she scooped them in front of her chest to cover her cleavage. Videl stuck her tongue at Gohan, while he continued to look wounded.

                "That wasn't very nice," Gohan noted out loud, sounding disappointed. However, he was smiling.

                Videl went back into his embrace and felt herself grin. "Then you shouldn't make dirty comments."

                For the next ten minutes the couple shared a joyful dance together, basking in each other's presence.

                "Thank you," Gohan murmured against Videl cool head.

                She looked at him and frowned. Videl asked softly, "For what?"

                The Saiyan made an uncertain smile, internally battling with himself to reveal what he was hiding. He brought it up; he'd have to tell her he concluded. Taking a deep breath, exhaling with a smile on his face, he kissed her lips softly. Against them he whispered, "For making me believe in love again."

                When he said that, Videl kissed him harder to say, "You're welcome." When they parted she held his hands, looking down at them. Slowly she ran her fingers over them, feeling the different textures—the roughness—of his hands. It was a way to distract herself from asking him more questions that she wasn't sure he'll be able answer.

                It was like he could read her mind. He kissed her forehead and softly said the three words she was waiting to hear. "I think…I'm falling in love with you." Okay, maybe those weren't the exact words… but it was close enough.

                When the half-Saiyan looked up at her potential mate after three short seconds, she did not look surprise. Her eyes glittered with happiness and delight. Nervously, for once, she looked down and smiled before Gohan tilted her head to get a good look at him. Her smile and twinkling eyes never washed or faded away. Immediately afterwards, she was assaulted by his demanding hard kisses. The exploring, tasting and even the soft biting had left them breathless at times, but they continued at it as if they would never see each other again.

                Who would have known that they found kissing so… amazing… that they stayed up there for hours? It was just kissing!

                Ah… isn't it great to be in love.

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                More than a week passed since Rita moved out. Goten was overjoyed by this, though he was feeling quite lonely and bored at home with no one to bother or irritate. So that was why he came to this place… Gohan's apartment.

                He had a spare key for those emergency situations but he, being a teen and a person who didn't really care, used it more often. Initially he believed that his brother would mind, but because of Videl, Gohan didn't say anything. She didn't stop Gohan—just made him mellow out more. The young teenager smiled. Videl made him happy [1]. It was no surprise to Goten that he would find Videl here eight in the morning (especially knowing she isn't a morning person). Immediately a kinky thought came, and Goten shuddered. It wasn't healthy to think of things like that. "Shut up Goten… Shut up!" he repeatedly murmured to himself.

                In five minutes Goten found his way into his brother's kitchen. Strong scents from breakfast lead him here in the first place. There he saw Gohan and Videl lounging around and eating in white robes and wet hair. Both looked like they just took a shower... Goten shuddered again and suppressed those thoughts, muttering the previous verse, but inside his head.

                Videl took an unlady-like bite into her toast before she saw Goten approaching. "Hey Goten. Why are you here so early?"

                Goten took a seat between his brother and his girlfriend. "I was bored at home," he simply explained, eying Videl's toast.

                Videl noticed where the teen's eyes were and smiled. "Are you hungry?"

                Goten shook his head slowly, almost reluctantly. "No—er…" It was food. How could he pass it up? "Yes, thanks."

                Gohan and Videl gave each other knowing looks and continued to eat.

                Between the chewing, Goten looked up to Videl, then Gohan. Just a couple of days ago he learned the truth between Gohan and Videl—that Gohan had paid Videl to act as his girlfriend. Goten didn't at first believe them since it was never noticeable or obvious that they weren't. Gohan was the slightly distant man, giving Videl whatever she wanted. And Videl was the one bickering with Gohan. Though now, seeing that they really were a couple, Goten saw the difference. It was slightly sickening at first, but hey, they were happy. "So you two aren't lying when you guys said that you are a really girlfriend and boyfriend now?"

                Videl flashed a toothy smile, gazing up at Gohan, who only returned it back. "Yeah. Close to those three words, 'I love you'."

                Goten sat back against his chair and grinned. "I know three other words that'll also make Gohan really happy."

                Gohan refrained from eating and asked, "And that would be?"

                The teen licked his dry lips. "Dad's coming back," he said, sticking up a finger for each word. When his three fingers were up he wiggled them at Gohan and smiled impishly.

                Gohan froze while a smile was slowly emerging. "When?" Anticipation was mounting.

                "Tomorrow!"

                Well, would you look at that Gohan! Life was great… And he would have never thought he'd be so happy ever again!

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[1] Doesn't that line sounds familiar than the one in SHTMH! *grins* It's true though…

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¸¸.·´¨`¤ GD's end of the chapter remarks ¤´¨`·.¸

                      So did anyone miss me…? Or does everyone hate me. *frowns* Well the important thing is I'm back. I moved. I'm done packing (thank the Lord). It's funny, I predicted that it would take me at least two months considering all the crap I have. Again I thank the Lord that my mother helped me, or else I would be in deep doo doo.

                      Well, this is a short chapter but I wanted to separate it from the next chapter… *refuse to enclose what happens next since it's kind of obvious*

                      Oh VERY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!

                      Next week there will not be an update to Y&M due to the fact I'm finally starting another Gohan Fanfiction story. It's called Sinful, and I expect to upload it on the 28th of October.

                      (Yes, my shameful self-advertising begins now…)

                      My planned summary: There are many way to commit a sin… a crime… Kidnapping is one of them…

                      I know, that isn't much. I will say that the premise is when Radditz comes and he is successful in kidnapping Gohan. The story actually starts years later when Gohan is grown up in a wicked, dark young (and may I add still dashing) man. How Videl gets tangled with him, well you just got to read.

                      I really enjoyed writing the first nine chapters of great length. It is a huge story, but I hope readers here will enjoy it as much I do so far (hm, notice the so far). I need all the support I can get, since it is immensely difficult to write on the account that I have never tackled anything of this length and ever held so much desire to complete a well done story.

                      Well now, I guess that's enough. If you love me, you'll probably check it out. Without further ado, I'll shut up, and hope that I do get great support… and have responsible readers (like for this story *grins*).

                      Until whenever I update again, which should be in two weeks or so),

*·-·´¯`·-»¦«-·´¯`*:·. Goku's Daughter .·:*´¯`·-»¦«-·´¯`·-·*

P.S. Please pray that I pass the damn literacy test during this week. Thanks! (If I don't pass, I don't graduate!!!!)