(A/N: This is my first high school fic. I hope you enjoy it! BTW Vegeta, Goku and Krillin and Yamcha can drive. They are 18 and the girls are 17. My story goes straight into it and lots of stuff happens right near the beginningJ BTW this is prob AU. There are no such things as Saiyens ok so none of them can fly or stuff like that. But they are still really strong. And the dragon ball s do exist lol)
It was a lovely winters afternoon. The snow was still continuing to fall. All the streets, roofs and cars were layered in snow.
Bulma, Chi chi and 18 were sitting at their desks, fiddling with their pens. Their desks were all in a row together with the boys desks in front of them. They were in the middle f English. Half an hour away from lunch. Their favourite subject of the day. Chi chi nudged Bulma.
"Hey what are we meant to be doing?"
"You're supposed to be trying to figure out what the author is talking about in his poem."
"Oh right thanks."
A few moments later Chi chi nudged Bulma again.
"Um…Bulma? What poem?"
Bulma sighed and turned to her clueless friend. She could tell it was going to be a very long lesson.
Lunch
The group had got their usual table in the canteen. Chi chi sat next to Goku, Vegeta sat next to Goku, then there was Bulma and Yamcha. Then Krillin and 18.
Chi chi laid her head on Goku's shoulder and he slid his arm round her waist. Chi chi sighed.
"That was the most boring English lesson ever!"
Goku laughed.
"Yeh. I agree. I was bored stiff! I almost fell asleep!"
18 stood up quickly.
"Come on Krillin! we're going to get in the line for food before Goku gets there and eats it all!"
Krillin jumped up and they both ran to the food line.
"Hey!"
Goku stood up, grabbed hold of Chi chi and chased his friends to the food line, Vegeta, Bulma and Yamcha had packed lunch that day. Bulma scooted up closer to Yamcha and put he hand on his knee. Yamcha's whole body tensed up but he slid his arm round her shoulders.
"So, are you walking me home today Yamcha?"
"Oh yeh. About that."
Bulma moved back and looked him in the eye.
"You see, the thing is. I've got this errand to run for my dad after school and it's in the completely opposite direction to your house so…"
"Oh well. That's ok. There's always tomorrow!"
After school
Bulma, Chi chi, Goku, Krillin and 18 were walking out of school. Yamcha and Vegeta had gone their separate ways a while ago. As they were walking across the field, Chi chi noticed two students 'making out' by the front gate.
"Hey guys look! Isn't that that new girl from gym class?"
18 looked up and laughed.
"Oh my god! Yeh it is! I didn't know she had a boyfriend!"
"Me neither! Gosh. Bulma did you know?"
"Nope. I didn't have a clue Chi."
As they got nearer the gate Chi chi noticed who the boy was and stopped dead in her tracks. Goku spotted who it was and being the stupid boy he is…
"Oh my god! You guys it's…"
"Yamcha."
Bulma finished off Goku's sentence for him in a shaky whisper. She ran forward to the couple and pulled them apart. Yamcha blinked at Bulma in shock.
"Er…um…Hey Bulma."
"You bastard!"
Her hand whipped out and slapped him. Hard. Chi chi ran up to them and put her hands on Bulma's shoulder. She shrugged her off and ran as fast as she could in the other direction. Chi chi called after her.
"Bulma! Come back!"
Bulma didn't stop. She wanted to be as far away from Yamcha as she could.
The whole gang where glaring daggers at Yamcha. Chi chi walked up to him.
"Bulma's right. You are a bastard. You don't deserve Bulma! Come on you guys."
Chi chi stalked down the road with the others following close behind,
Bulma
She didn't know where she was going. She was still running. She was in a part of town she hasn't been in before. All the house looked the same. White with beautiful front gardens. She didn't notice any of this of course. Hey eyes were too tearful. She could hear her own footsteps crunching in the snow below her. Suddenly she heard a voice call her name. She took no notice and carried on running. She started to hear footsteps behind her and a few seconds later she felt a strong hand grab her wrist. Bulma tried to pull away but couldn't. She spun round to see who it was. The image was blurry with tears, but she could just make out the flame shape of Vegeta's hair. She fell forward onto his chest in tears.
She felt his arms curl round her shoulders and he manoeuvred her down the street. She didn't know where he was taking her. She didn't care. The next thing she knew, she was sat down on something soft. She rubbed her eyes with her sleeve and looked round. Bulma realised that she must have been in Vegeta's bedroom. She was sitting on his bed with Vegeta sitting next to her.
"What the hell is wrong with you?"
"It's Yamcha……"
"Should've known. Girls only get this emotional over us guys. What did he do now?"
"Well you know at lunch…he said he had to run an errand? Well me, Chi, 18, Goku and Krillin were walking out of school and we…saw him…getting off with another girl."
Bulma burst into a while new flood of tears. Vegeta looked at her confused. He'd never seen her like this before. He didn't know what to do. So, he did what his instincts told him was right. He reached over and slid his arm round Bulma's waist, pulling her close to him. Bulma stopped crying quickly when she realised what he was doing. She leant her head on Vegeta's shoulder and his grip on her waist tightened. She tilted her head up and looked Vegeta in the eye.
"I'm sorry."
"For what?"
"For…I dunno…being a pain."
"You're not being a pain. Don't blame yourself. If you're going to blame anyone, blame that dumbass Yamcha!"
Bulma opened her mouth to speak but was silenced by Vegeta's lips pressing against her own. Bulma was shocked at this sudden show of affection. She closed her eyes and moaned quietly as Vegeta nibbled her bottom lip. She quickly allowed access into her mouth where his tongue roamed wildly. Exploring every corner, taking in her sweet taste. Vegeta lay down on his bed, pulling her on top of him. Bulma laughed. Vegeta pulled her head close to his and started nibbling her ear.
"Bulma?"
She moaned in response.
"I need you. I want you."
Bulma looked up in shock and realisation. She sat up and looked at Vegeta. He sat up, dropping her onto his lap. She started to crawl backwards off him.
"What's wrong?"
"I can't……do this Vegeta. It…isn't right. I'm not..ready."
Vegeta looked at her and stood up.
"It's ok. I'll show you to the door before your parents start phoning around."
"Thanks."
Vegeta held his hand out to her and helped her up. They still kept their fingers entwined as Vegeta lead her to the front door. He opened the door and waited for her to leave. Bulma turned round to face him and smiled at him innocently.
"What?"
"Well…erm…I don't know my way home form here. Would you drive me home?"
Vegeta grunted and scowled, but walked out to his black BMW. Bulma followed him, smiling.
15 minutes later
Vegeta drew up outside CC. Bulma looked at him.
"Thanks."
Vegeta grunted and smirked. Bulma leant across and pecked him on the cheek. She smiled to herself and got out of the car. Vegeta watched her as she walked into her house. Against his pride, he let a smile appear on his face.
Next day. Before first class
Nobody was talking to Yamcha. He was sitting on his own. The empty desk next to him would usually belong to Bulma. But she was late. Vegeta was sitting behind him. Goku was in front of Yamcha with Chi chi next to him. Then right at the front of the class were Krillin and 18. It was 8:35 and if Bulma didn't turn up in the next fifteen minutes, she would be late. As these thoughts drifted through Chi chi's head, Bulma walked in the class room. She shot and icy glare in Yamcha's direction and he looked away. She walked up past Chi chi and 18 and winked at them both. Chi chi raised an eyebrow quizzically. Bulma got to the spare seat next to Yamcha where she would usually sit. She kept on walking and sat down next to Vegeta. The whole gang turned round in surprise. Chi chi smiled and gave Bulma a thumbs up. 18 just smiled. Goku and Krillin looked at her with wide eyes. Yamcha was scowling at Vegeta. Bulma looked at Yamcha and smiled sweetly. Yamcha turned back round quickly. Bulma looked at Vegeta. He was blushing slightly, but wearing his trade mark scowl.
"Heya Vegeta."
Vegeta growled and she laughed.
"What do you want?"
"Nothing."
"Then
why are you sitting here?"
"Because I felt like it."
Vegeta shook his head and got back to the homework he hadn't done.
1st period break
Bulma was surrounded by 18 and Chi chi.
"Oh my god Bulma! That was the most fantastic come back I've ever seen! You pulled it off so well too! If I didn't know any better, I'd think you actually liked Vegeta!
Bulma laughed flakily along with Chi chi. 18 looked at her.
"She does."
Bulma and Chi chi jerked their heads round to look at her. Chi chi widened her eyes at Bulma.
"You do?"
Bulma blushed, nodded and laughed like a little school girl with her first crush.
"Oh my god! When did that happen!"
"Well…"
Bulma explained the whole story to her friends.
"And then I gave him a kiss and got out."
Chi chi was staring at her in amazement. Even 18 was slightly surprised.
"So…"
Chi chi smiled.
"Do you think he feels the same way about you?"
"I don't know. I hope so…"
"Holy crap! Look at the time 18! You and I have got to get to our extra tutor period classes!"
"Oh yeh."
She glanced at Bulma.
"Some people are so lucky to be born geniuses! At least they don't have to go to stupid extra classes."
Bulma laughed.
"I know. Such a hard life eh? I get to chill out in a free period while you guys work. Life is so unfair. (Sarcastic) Anyway, see you at lunch!
"Bye."
"Bye."
Bulma set off towards her locker. She opened it and started piling her books in. Suddenly someone slammed her locker shut. Bulma looked round to see Yamcha glaring at her.
"What do you want Yamcha?"
"What was all that about this morning?"
"What?"
"What do you mean what? You always sit next to me"
"Correction. I always sat next to you when we were dating. And you were the one who cheated on me so in my books, we're over!"
Yamcha grabbed her wrists and turned her to face him as she started to walk away.
"Well you see, the thing is. I don't see it like that. You're still my girlfriend, and you will remain my girlfriend until I decide otherwise!"
"You can't control me Yamcha! I'll do what I like! Now let me go!"
"Not until you say you'll still be mine!"
"No Yamcha. Let me go already!"
Vegeta slowly walked out from the corridor behind Yamcha. Yamcha didn't know he was there, so was confused when Bulma started smiling. He was just about to turn round when he felt a strong hand on his arm.
"I believe she wanted you to let her go."
"Oh. It's you Vegeta. We were just having a friendly chat."
Yamcha took a step away from Vegeta who had now positioned himself in front of Bulma.
"Get out of here, dumbass."
Yamcha turned round and ran down the corridor. When he was finally out of sight Vegeta turned round to Bulma.
"You ok?"
"Yeah. I'm fine. Thanks to you."
Vegeta growled at her. Bulma sighed.
"Fine. Bye then!"
She started to walk away. She was at the end of the corridor when she stopped because she felt Vegeta's arm round her waist. He was smirking at her.
"Where do you think you're going?"
Bulma smiled at him.
"Where ever you are."
Vegeta laughed slightly. Bulma glanced to the right and noticed that they were right outside the room where Chi chi and 18 were. She could see them looking at her out of the corner of her eye. Vegeta noticed that Bulma's attention was on something else and looked over to see what she found so interesting. He smiled when he noticed what it was.
"So, you want to look good in front of your friends do you?"
Bulma blushed slightly. Vegeta leant down and pressed his lips against hers. Bulma's arms wound their way round Vegeta's neck and into his wild, mass of black hair. Bulma could literally see Chi chi and 18's jaws drop. Bulma giggled making Vegeta retreat. Bulma pouted at him.
"Don't leave me."
"Who said I was going to leave?"
Bulma smiled at him. She dropped her arms down and entwined her fingers with his. She looked at her friends through the window as she walked away and she stuck her tongue out at them. The closed her eyes and leant her head on Vegeta's shoulder. She didn't care where he was taking her. She was glad she was with him. Vegeta walked up to the front entrance of the school and stepped out into the cold, winter air. Bulma's eyes shot open. She was only wearing a white vest top and her jeans.
"Vegeta what the hell are you doing? It's bloody freezing out here!"
Vegeta smirked at her.
"And what are you finding so funny about this?"
Bulma wrapped her arms round herself and began to shiver. Vegeta sighed and rolled his eyes. He slid his denim jacket off and put it round Bulma's shoulders. Bulma was surprised at how warm is was.
"Erm…thanks."
"Whatever. Just come with me."
Vegeta started to walk away. Bulma ran after him. When she was next to him she took hold of his hand and put it round her waist. Vegeta looked down at her and smirked. (A/N: How many times is he gonna do that?)
10 minutes later
Bulma and Vegeta were still walking arm in arm. They were walking down a peaceful street. Bulma looked round her. She didn't recognise the street. Vegeta suddenly turned left into a dark alley. He started to walk forward but Bulma stayed back. Vegeta looked at her.
"What?"
"Do you really expect me to walk into a dark, dusty, deserted, creepy and possible rat infested alley, in the snow?"
"Oh come on. I'm here. I'll protect you. (Sarcastic) Besides, it's below freezing. All the rats will be dead.
"Not helping! Dead rats are worse!"
"I cannot believe you are scared to walk through this alley! You're with me for god sake!"
"Oh. Well. Hurray for me! (Sarcastic)
Vegeta walked back up to her and picked her up in his arms. He slowly started to walk into the alley. It got darker and darker. Bulma curled her arms round Vegeta's neck and hid her face in his shirt. Vegeta looked down at her, she felt so fragile in his arms. He smiled to himself. He carried on down the alley. He felt Bulma shiver in his arms.
"Not long now. Look."
Bulma looked up and saw a big beam of sunlight shining down the end of the alley. She smiled.
"Pick up the pace would ya? It's creepy down here."
Vegeta on purposely started to walk slower. Bulma knocked him round the head.
"Stop being a bastard and get me out of this alley!"
Vegeta smirked at her. (A/N: Again? What's with all the smirking?"
"Better be careful what you say woman, or I might just drop you in the snow.
Bulma looked at him with wide eyes.
"You wouldn't dare?"
"You sure about that?"
Bulma's grip around Vegeta's neck tightened, just in case he did drop her. Vegeta started walking at his normal pace again. Bulma glanced at her watch.
"Holy crap! Vegeta we've got to get back to school! We've only got ten minutes until home economics!"
"You worry too much. I bunk off all the time. They don't care."
"That's because most teachers are glad when you're not there! Disrupting the class and starting fights! Me on the other hand…"
"Are a teachers pet."
"Am not!"
"Prove it then. Bunk off."
"Oh fine. Whatever. Anyway, where are we going?"
"Secret."
"Oook. Well are we close?"
"Nope."
Bulma sighed in frustration and relaxed in his arms.
"Don't expect me to carry you all the way though."
20 minutes later
"Ow!"
Vegeta sighed.
"What's wrong now?"
Bulma looked up from the floor. She pulled herself up onto her knees.
"I tripped. Again. Why didn't you tell me we would have to trek through a snowy forest?"
"Because I didn't think you would moan so much!"
Bulma put her hands on the ground in front of her and got to her feet. She walked a few steps forward and fell again. Vegeta walked over to her and knelt down by her side. Bulma looked up at him from the snow.
"Come on. We're almost there."
"You sure?"
"I swear."
Vegeta held out his hand and helped her up. Bulma stared into his eyes and smiled.
"Piggyback ride?"
"What?"
"Please? Give me a piggyback ride the rest of the way there."
"You must be nuts!"
"Oh well. I guess if you're not strong enough to carry me…"
"You always get your way one way or another don't you?"
"Does that mean you'll do it?"
Vegeta walked in front of her and turned his back to her.
"Get on."
Bulma squealed with delight as she jumped onto Vegeta's back. He curled his arms under her legs as she wrapped hers round his neck and rested her chin on his shoulder. She turned her head and gave him a quick peck on the cheek.
5 minutes later
Vegeta spotted the path he was looking for. He walked along it, carrying Bulma in silence, for five more minutes. Bulma could hear water crashing downwards and started to get exited.
They walked for a while longer before Vegeta finally stepped out of the trees and into a beautiful, snowy clearing. Bulma looked ahead of her and saw where the water sound was coming from. There was a waterfall right in front of her, crashing downwards into a beautiful lake, which was frozen around the edges. Bulma jumped down from Vegeta's back and ran over to the rocks surrounding the stream. Vegeta walked over and stood next to Bulma.
"It's beautiful Vegeta! How did you find this place?"
"I come here sometimes. To think about stuff. School, home, friends. I've never brought anyone else here before. I spend lots of my time here."
Bulma sat down on one of the rocks and patted the rock next to her. Vegeta sat down. She looked at him.
"Do you wanna talk?"
"About what?"
"I dunno. Whatever's bothering you. I mean, something must be up or you wouldn't be here. You said you sometimes come here to think about your home life. What's going on with your home life? You never talk to anybody about your family. Why do you need to come here to think about it?"
"My dad…he…beats up my mum."
Bulma eyes opened in shock. Vegeta stared down at his feet and didn't look at her. Bulma reached out and took hold of Vegeta's hand.
"You can carry on you know? You can trust me, if you want to."
"He sometimes hurts her really badly. But she keeps going back to him. Sometimes he'll go out to a bar and get drunk. When he comes home, my mum gets angry with him and he…hits her. They argue all the time. My mum's always in tears and my dad's always angry. My mum still believes my dad loves her though. That's why she keeps forgiving him."
Bulma's eyes were brimming with tears. She moved up and sat on Vegeta's lap. Vegeta put his arms round her waist and her arms took their usual position round his neck. She lifted his chin up in her hands so he was looking at her.
"I'm so sorry. I…had no idea. I don't know what to say. Does he…ever hurt you?"
"Sometimes. If I get in his way or if I answer back. Or do anything he doesn't like."
"He…hits you?"
"Sometimes. Hits, punches, kicks. Whatever he feels like."
"Oh my…god. Vegeta…I…I don't know what to say. I mean…I've read about stuff like this before, but I never thought it could happen to someone I know. Can't you tell a teacher at school? Or call the police? I mean…you can't live like that. What if he…"
"I can't tell anyone. If my dad finds out I did, he'll get me. And my mum will hate me. I only told you because I trust you. You can't tell anybody else."
"I won't. I promise. You have my word. Vegeta…erm…when he hits you, does he leave bruises?"
"Sometimes."
"Well…erm…can I see how badly?"
"I guess so."
Bulma got up off his lap as he stood up. He turned his back to her and lifted the back of his shirt. Bulma gasped as she saw a number of bruises on Vegeta's back. He dropped his shirt back down and turned to face Bulma. She walked into his arms in tears. He held her tightly.
"Here. Come with me. I'll show you my favourite thing about this place."
Vegeta took Bulma's hand in his and lead her to a ledge behind the waterfall. It was far enough back to not get wet, but far enough forward for it to seem magical. Bulma stood behind the waterfall in Vegeta's arms.
"It's really beautiful here Vegeta. Listen, you ever need to talk I'm always here. Anytime. Day or night."
"Thanks."
"I just…don't know what to say."
"You don't have to say anything. Just stay here with me."
20 minutes later
Bulma and Vegeta were sitting on the rocks by the stream. Bulma was sitting on Vegeta's lap.
"Hey Vegeta, what time is it?"
Vegeta glanced at his watch.
"About, four thirty."
"What? I'm really sorry Vegeta, but I've got to get home."
"Yeah I guess so."
Bulma noticed the worried look on Vegeta's face.
"You know. You could stay round my house tonight if you wanted to."
"Really? You men, you're parents wouldn't mind?"
"I'll just tell them that your parents had to go somewhere for work suddenly and you needed a place to stay. We've got lots of spare bedrooms. What about your parents?"
"They won't notice I'm gone."
"You sure? I don't want to be the cause of any…"
"Trust me. They'll be fine."
An hour later
"Vegeta. Be careful."
"I'll be fine! Just stay in here ok? No matter what"
"Ok…"
Vegeta shut the door of his black BMW and walked up the path into his house. Bulma stared after him, from his car, worriedly. Scared he would get caught.
I can't believe he opened up to me like that. I would never have thought that this could be happening to Vegeta. But what can I do? I promised not to tell anyone. And I don't want him to hate me.
Bulma was cut off from her thoughts as Vegeta ran out of his house with his things. He shoved his stuff into the back of the car and jumped into the front. He started the engine quickly. Bulma looked at the door of Vegeta's house and saw his dad walking towards them. Anger in his eyes. Vegeta slammed his foot on the accelerator and sped away.
Once he was off his street, Vegeta slowed down and caught his breath. He looked at Bulma.
"Sorry about that. I wanted to get you out of there before he got started."
"It's ok. I'm fine. Are you ok?"
"Yeah. 'Course I am."
"But what about when you go home?"
"We'll deal with that when it comes to it. Let's just concentrate on getting to your house before your parents think you've been kidnapped."
10 minutes later
Vegeta draw up outside CC. Bulma reached over and gripped Vegeta's hand tightly.
"Are you sure you're ok?"
"I'm fine!"
"Ok ok. I was just asking."
"Sorry."
"It's ok. Lets just go in ok?"
"Ok."
They got out of Vegeta's car and walked hand in hand to the front door of CC. Bulma knocked on the door and a few seconds later her mother, Bunny, answered it. Bulma smiled at her and walked in. Vegeta followed her. Bunny blinked at Vegeta. Bulma looked at her.
"Vegeta needs somewhere to stay. His parents are out on a work trip. So I said he could stay here."
"Oh…ok. Well the spare room next to your bedroom is ok."
"Thanks mum. Come on Vegeta."
Vegeta followed Bulma upstairs with his things. She stopped outside a pink door.
"This is my room. If you need anything you'll find me in here."
She carried on walking to the next room. She opened the blue door and walked in. Vegeta followed her and looked round. The walls were blue with light blue carpet. There were French doors leading out to the balcony. The bed was in the corner, with a white bedside table next to it. There was a light wooden wardrobe on the other side of the room, next to a desk with a computer and phone on it.
"You can stay in here, if you want."
She pointed to a door on the left side of the room.
"That's the bathroom."
Then she pointed to a door on the right.
"That's a linking door to my room. If you want to come in, knock! Don't just barge in. Oh, one second. Wait here."
Bulma walked into her room and returned with a capsule. She threw it on the floor and a TV appeared in a yellow puff of smoke.
"There you go."
"Erm…thanks."
"I dunno when dinner will be ready. I've got to get on with my homework now thought. I'll help you with yours if you want…"
Ring. Ring.
Bulma sighed and grabbed the phone off the desk.
"Hello?"
"Hey Bulma it's Chi."
"Oh hi Chi. What's up?"
"I've got a bone to pick with you! Well, in fact, I've got a lot of bones to pick. First of all, what is going on with you and Vegeta? And don't think I didn't see you two outside the window!"
"Oh that. What about it? So we kissed, no big deal."
Bulma looked at Vegeta and winked. He smirked back at her.
"So are you guys officially a couple?"
"I dunno."
"Well that's helpful. Does Yamcha know?"
"Well, he knows something's going on between us. Besides what does it matter If he does know? He was the one who cheated on me remember?"
"Ok! Sorree! Anyway. Where the hell were you this afternoon? Are you ill or something?"
"Oh no, nothing like that. Look Chi, I know you have the tendency to gossip so what I'm about to tell you, you have to promise not to tell anyone else!"
"Promise!"
"I…bunked off."
"You what? Bulma! I can't believe you! You bunked…and didn't let me come with you?"
Bulma rolled her eyes.
"Did Vegeta bunk as well?"
"Yup."
"Ooo! Details please! Where did you go, what did you do?"
"Look I'll tell you about it tomorrow ok? I'm a little busy right now."
"Oh my god! He's there isn't he! Vegeta's at your house isn't he? Oh my god! I can't believe this! I…"
Bulma put the phone down, cutting Chi chi off mid-ramble.
She looked at Vegeta.
"Sorry about that. She was just checking up on me."
"It's ok. I heard every word. She has a loud voice. So, are we officially a couple?"
Bulma blushed.
"I dunno. Are we?"
"I asked you first."
"Well, I guess so. I mean, we did kiss in front of them."
"Good. I want everyone to know that you and I are a couple."
Bulma smiled at him and walked into his waiting arms. Bulma looked up into his eyes.
"Vegeta?"
"Yeh."
"Thank you."
"For what?"
"For opening up to me. I know it must have been a hard thing for you to do. And thank you for trusting me. It means a lot to me."
"I should be thanking you. I thought you would totally freak out when I told you. But you didn't. But you can't tell anybody."
"I won't. You can trust me. I'll worry about you now, when you're at home."
"That
was another reason I didn't want to tell you. Because I knew you
would worry. I'm not going to tell you not to, because it's not
the sort of thing you can't worry about. I worry about it all the
time at school. Just, don't get scared for me. He's not that
strong. He wouldn't be able to dangerously hurt me."
"I know
but…"
"Look, I'm 18. A few more months and I'll be 19. Then I can start to think about leaving home and getting my own house. I mean, I'll be going to university so I'll have living quarters there."
"Yeah I know. It's weird. One more year, and we'll all be going to university…I wonder if it will test our friendship."
"What do you mean?"
"Well you know. If we are all in different universities? Don't you think it will take a bit of work to stay friends?"
"I guess so. But our friendship is pretty strong. I think we'll be able to make it work. I mean, what if we all end up going to the same university? Think about that."
"That would be fantastic. But I doubt it will happen. My parents want me to go to one of the best universities there are. Because they think I'm so smart."
"Yeah
well. That's ages away."
"Yeah. I really have to get my
homework done. My mum will go ballistic if it isn't done by the
time dinner is ready. You want me to help you with yours?"
"I didn't bring mine. I never do my homework. I do it when I get to school."
"No wonder you get such bad marks at school."
Bulma stepped out of Vegeta's arms and walked into her bedroom. She left the joining door open. A few minutes later she came back through with a pile of papers. She put the papers on the desk and sat down. Vegeta sat down on the bed and turned on the TV. Bulma got started on her homework while Vegeta watched the music channels.
Half an hour later
Bulma put her pen down with a sigh of relief. Vegeta looked up from the bed.
"You done?"
"Yeah. Finally. That chemistry was a nightmare. Even for me. But I can finally relax."
"Good good."
Bulma walked over to the bed and lay down beside Vegeta. He put his arm round her shoulders, and she wriggled closer to him.
"You should come round more often."
"Well, I don't know if your parents would be very happy about that. I'm not the model boyfriend you know?"
Bulma laughed.
"Vegeta, what are you gonna do when you go home?"
"I dunno. I'll just avoid him. He can't get angry with me if I'm not near him."
"You could stay a couple of more nights if you wanted?"
"I don't think that's a good idea. I have to face him sometime right? Might as well get it over with. Like I said before, he can't hurt me that badly."
"I know but…"
"Look, if I'm not worried about it, you shouldn't be."
"But, I care about you. I don't want you to get hurt."
"Look, let's not think about it. I mean, it's Friday. So tomorrow's Saturday. So I can stay here all day can't I?"
" 'Course you can! Stay as long you like! Stay another night if you want."
"I'll think about it. But it's probably best if I go home tomorrow. I don't want my mum to worry. She wasn't there when I left so she doesn't know where I've gone."
"Oh right. Well, we always have a spare room. Don't be afraid to just knock on the front door and say hey is Bulma in. Ok?"
"Thanks. That helps. A lot. To know I can always come here."
"That's ok. Can you promise me something?"
"What?"
"If he gets quite bad, you'll get yourself out of there?"
"Yeah. I promise."
"Thanks."
Next morning 11:00
Bulma opened her eyes and gazed up at her pink ceiling. Last night had been wonderful. She and Vegeta had spent nearly all night together. They had eaten dinner together, then they had spent all evening on the computer or watching TV, then at 12:00, when Bunny had told Bulma to go to bed, they sat in Vegeta's bed talking. Until 3:00, when Bulma fell asleep and Vegeta carried her to her bed. She sat up and swung her legs over the side of the bed. She walked over to her door and pulled her pink dressing gown over her white nightie. She knocked on the joining door. She got no answer. She knocked again. Still no answer. She opened the door slowly and peered in. Vegeta was still sleeping in bed. She smiled and walked over to his bed. She sat down at the side and stared at him. His face looked scared.
Even in his dreams he's not at peace.
Bulma shook him gently. He opened his eyes and immediately sat up. Bulma placed her hand on his arm.
"Hey. It's me."
Vegeta looked at her with a panic stricken face, when he realised it was Bulma, he quickly calmed down.
"Oh…um…hey. Morning."
"Hey. How are you doing? I think you were having a bad dream."
"Yeah. Did you sleep ok?"
"Uh huh. I slept fine. What were you dreaming about?"
"Oh it doesn't matter."
"Please?"
"Fine. About my dad ok?"
"Ok. Well I'm gonna go have a shower and get dressed. Breakfast will already be downstairs, so I had better be quick. Do you mind if I use the shower in your bathroom? The water in mine is always cold."
"Yeah sure. It's not my bathroom."
Bulma went back into her room and grabbed some clean clothes. Vegeta was just turning on the TV as she walked through to the bathroom.
"Won't be long."
"What ever."
15 minutes later
Bulma walked out of the bathroom in her white tank top with pink straps and a pink cross across the front, and her short pink skirt. Her hair was wet and she had a towel round her shoulders to catch the drips. Vegeta was lying on the bed watching TV. He had changed into an old pair of worn, blue, denim jeans and a black shirt.
"Hey. You want breakfast yet?"
"Yeah. Sure."
Vegeta got up off the bed and followed Bulma down to the kitchen. There were two plates of toast and two glasses of orange juice on the table. Bunny turned to them from watering her window sill flowers.
"Good morning you two. Did you sleep well?"
"Yes thanks mum. Thanks for breakfast."
"That's fine dear. Now I must get to work in the greenhouse. This cold weather is killing my flowers and tomatoes! Your fathers in the lab if you need anything."
"Ok. Thanks mum."
Bulma and Vegeta sat down as Bunny walked out of the kitchen into the snowy garden. They both started eating. Bulma sipped her orange juice slowly.
"So, what d'ya wanna do today?"
"Don't mind."
"What time are you planning on going home?"
"Sometime this evening I guess."
"Well, I haven't got anything planned. I've done all my homework. It's too cold to do anything outside. Might as well just laze around."
"That's my kinda Saturday."
Bulma smiled and finished her breakfast.
8:00 pm
Vegeta and Bulma were standing in the doorway of CC.
"I'll see you on Monday ok?"
"Yeah. Thanks for letting me stay here. I'll see you later."
"Vegeta…be careful."
"Don't worry about me. I'll be fine!"
"Ok…"
Vegeta leant down and gave a quick kiss before walking out to his car. He gave her a quick wave before driving away. Bulma shut the door and slowly walked up to the spare room. She stared around it.
I hope he'll be ok. I know I should have made him stay another night. If his dad hits him again, I don't know what I'll do. What can I do? I can't tell anybody. I promised him I wouldn't.
"Bulma! Chi chi's on the phone!"
Bulma heard her mum shout up to her. She picked up her phone with a sigh.
"Hello."
Next day. 1:00pm. Mall
"Oh gosh Bulma look! That dress is perfect for you!"
Bulma sighed and rolled her eyes as her friend found, yet another, perfect dress.
"Chi, for the last time, who says I'm going to wear a dress?"
"I say. 18 and I are. Nearly all the girls are wearing dresses! Either that or a skirt."
Bulma had found out the day before that in two months there was going to be an upper school dance. Which meant Bulma's year group and the year under them. Chi chi had been put in charge of decoration, and she had chosen a white and baby pink theme. The girls thought it was a wonderful idea, the boys hated it. Chi chi and 18 had already brought their dressed the day before and Chi chi couldn't wait any longer for Bulma to get hers.
"Come on Bulma! You have to try on at least one dress! Please?"
"No! I am not going to wear a dress! How many more times!"
"But why not!"
"Because I don't want to!"
"Oh for gods sake! Fine! Be the odd one out! See if I care! Lets just g and get something to eat ok?"
"Whatever."
They started to make their way to the food court. Chi chi took Bulma into a MacDonald's. She walked up to the counter.
"Erm…two chicken nuggets meals please with two large diet cokes."
Chi chi took out her purse and handed over a five pound note. Ten minutes later and they were seated around a small table easting their chips.
"So, what went on then?"
"Huh? Went on with what?"
"You and Vegeta silly! When you bunked off? You said you'd tell me."
"Oh yeah. Well, we bunked off. He took me to this wonderful place in the forest. There's a waterfall and everything. He took me behind the waterfall as well. He was being really romantic for once."
"Romantic? Vegeta? That doesn't sound like him. What did you guys talk about?"
Bulma racked her brain, frantically, for something to say.
"Erm…not much really. About…school work. The waterfall, how wonderful it was…stuff like that."
"Oh. Right. Erm…wow. And then he went back to your house? Did he sleep over?"
"Yes. He slept over. And before you ask, no we did not get up to anything. We spent most of the evening in front of the TV. We did stay up talking for a lot of the night. About universities and what we were going to study. It's not really that interesting Chi. But, we did sort one thing out. We are officially a couple."
"Oh my god! Really? Oh wow Bulma! That's so great! So I guess you two will be going to the dance together?"
"I dunno. I didn't even know there was a dance until you phoned me yesterday."
"Well you better ask him soon or someone else might get there first."
"I doubt he'll say yes though."
"Ooo. So you guys really are an item?"
"Duh!"
They both started laughing.
