Watch The Clock Tick By

Chapter One - Deep Down

He sighed, laying his head back on his soft bed. Another terrible and exausting day.

Turning his head to the side, he noticed Bulma layed there and was staring back at him, her wide Blue eyes shimmered with beauty. He didn't want to admit it to her but he was in love. No matter how much he hid his feelings, nothing could break the bond between them.

" Rough day, Vegeta? " She smiled, stretching an arm out as she pulled the covers over her.

He replied with a grunt, being his normal everyday self. Hiding his feelings, he turned away from her and closed his eyes. He'd do anything to escape from this Planet, yet he so badly wanted to be with his family. The thoughts in Vegeta's mind kept spinning and he couldn't figure out what was true. He didn't really even know who he was anymore. Was he doing the right thing? What could he have done differently?

" Vegeta, talk to me...Please? "

He ignored her and pulled the pillow over his head. He didn't want to hear it, He was to afraid to tell her how he felt. Despite all they'd been through, they'd even had a child, and he'd never told her those three simple words.

Vegeta'd never had a feeling like this before, it was hard for him to understand. Should he embarrass himself and tell her, or strengthen his Pride by hiding his shame? He couldn't find an answer. Did anyone know the answer?

" Please, Please talk to me Vegeta... "

He could tell she was near tears now, especially by the sound of her voice. He could sense her fragile body shaking, in need of comfort by the one she loved. Why did he care? Why should he care about the fealings of a weak and pathetic human? Was he going insane? Was there any answer to any of the emotions running through his mind?

" Vegeta... "

The Saiyin Prince hesitated, sweat pouring down over his face. " Bulma? "

She sniffed, throwing an arm around his body. She knew what was wrong, she knew what he was feeling. If there was any way of helping him, she'd find it. She'd do anything to keep his love, and she was sure that he would do the same for her. " I'm sorry, Vegeta! " She cried.

Vegeta shook with fear, a strange sensation running through him that he couldn't escape. Through all that hard, cold, rough exterior, there was a good man. Inside him was a kind and determined man, and not only that...but a warrior.

He spun onto his back, directly under his blue-haired-beauty. Not even understanding his emotions, he placed a hand on her cheek and stroked it. The soft skin upon her face was warm and wet from tears. Her Hair went slightly over her ear, causing him to react by brushing it back with his finger. Leaving his hand there above her ear, he leaned up closer and kissed her lips. Such a soft and precious part of her face that he'd avoided for these 5 years. Vegeta felt like tearing away from her, but realized he enjoyed it. How could he have been such a fool to reject such a lovely woman? He had her there for this long of a time and just turned from her affection.

Bulma backed away, trying to take in what had just occured. She touched her lips, her Blue Eyes staring blankly at him in confusion. " Vegeta? "

He breathed slowly, putting a hand against his bare chest. " I'm Sorry- "

She smiled, placing a finger on his lips. " Don't be ".

They kissed once again, two lovers spinning in a ball of emotions.

" WHAT THE HECK ARE YOU DOIN, BOY!!!! "

Trunks laughed as he crawled around the living room drawing on the walls with a crayon. Vegeta had had enough Babysitting for the day, it was bad enough that Bulma wasn't around to make him dinner...but he had to endure the brat all day.

" SIT DOWN!!! OR IT'S OFF TO BED WITH YOU!! AND WITHOUT DINNER!! "

Trunks stopped and blinked, finally collapsing to the floor and crying.

" Not now! " The Saiyin Prince groaned, smaking himself in the face. He walked over and picked the boy up, placing him in his play pen. " There! Now be quiet!! "

" Dada... "

Vegeta blinked and stared at the child in his pen.

" Dada... "

The Saiyan Prince tilted his head to the side, " What did you just call me? "

The child repeated his words, raising his hands up towards his Father. " Dada... "

Vegeta's eyes widened, and he looked down at his Son. He smiled. There was something special about Trunks that he couldn't put his finger on, no matter how hard he tried.

" Dada? "

Vegeta shook it off and began to walk away. That was when Trunks began to cry. The sound of the boy's wail annoyed the Saiyan Prince, so he walked back over. Grabbing Trunks' pacifier, Vegeta shoved it in the child's mouth. " There! Now you be quiet boy!! "

" Duh..duh... " the boy muttered through the pacifier.

Vegeta turned around again, fury rising within him as Trunks' eyes began to tear once more.

" What do you want from me!!! "

Trunks was silent, but filled with pain. He was confused at his Father's emotions, and longed for his Mothers love.

" Duh! Duh! Mean! "

" You want mean! I'll give you mean! " Vegeta hissed, raising his palm and moving it forward. Yet, he stopped. He felt he'd had no control over his body at all, like his conscience on the inside was stopping him.

The small boy sniffed, the small curl on his head brushing against his eyes as each tear fell.

The Saiyan Prince's eyes softened, and he lowered his hand as he took a long deep breath. Something was happening to him, and if he didn't find out soon...there's no telling what could happen.

SVS : OOOHHH! What's Veggie's problem? You'll have to wait to find out!
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