AUTHOR'S NOTES: Hey, it's Galaxystar back from the dead! Sorry for the long wait but it has been a hard month for me. My cousin's father just died, so...that kinda put a strain on things. Within the past month there have been three graduations, one funeral, and I have a wedding coming up within the next month or two. And now my family has also added another December wedding to the pot! So everyone is rushing around looking like a bunch of chickens with...well you know the rest. So I will try to update as often as I can for you guys, and once again sorry for the wait. Without further ado, I give you Chapter Four of "If We Ever Get To It"! Thanx for reading my rambles!
Luv ya lots,
Galaxystar
Chapter 4: A Rival's Deception
Vegeta sat quietly, irritation evident on his face. The woman had had no right trying to boss him around like she had earlier that morning, he was a prince for Kami's sake! Well, he'd fix her; he would never allow himself to be out done by anyone, especially not by a human, and his own mate no less. Besides, he knew what happened when women went on their so called 'outings'. He'd seen enough of that wretched television to know the kinds of things that went on when a woman was away from her husband. Bulma had dragged him along often enough on her shopping trips, and he'd seen the envious glances cast by other males, but they made no move to touch, for if they had the fools would've been laid up in hospital beds. Vegeta was no fool, he knew his mate was beautiful...hell, absolutely gorgeous, and intelligent, and feisty. Why, if her hair wasn't the rather unique color that it was, he may have mistaken her for being one of his own kind. That's what had attracted him to her in the first place, she had a fighting spirit, though he'd be damned if he would back down from her. On his planet, if a women (even one's female mate), spoke out of turn or argued, they were usually back handed or given a much worse punishment. Vegeta would never hit the woman no matter how angry she made him at times, she was his mate for life, and without her witty comments their life would be pretty darn boring...
Vegeta shook his head, trying to clear all of those 'weak' thoughts. Now was not the time conjure up old memories and such, now was the time to act. With that Vegeta began to implement his plan by picking up the phone and dialing the number belonging to an idiot by the name of Krillin. Yes, the little man would fit in perfectly with his plans, he would fall right into the palm of his hand...ah yes, it felt good to be sneaky once again.
(Nearly an hour later...)
"Aw...Vegeta, I don't know if we should do this...Krillin sputtered from the other line of the phone. What if Goku doesn't buy it, and even if he does, it wouldn't make me feel any better about fooling him like this...I'm supposed to be his best friend! What if this doesn't work? Then they'll get really mad and---" Vegeta rolled his eyes for the tenth time that evening, it had taken an hour for Vegeta to finally convince Krillin to help him out. Eighteen was apparently on her way here, and that didn't leave him with much time.
"Oh, Vegeta interrupted, is baldy backing out now? Don't tell me you're actually scared of your mate, for Kami's sake have some pride in yourself, be a man you fool! By all means, weasel your way back into your little hole, that is if you don't mind sharing your woman with so many others..." Vegeta trailed off, hoping he'd get the picture.
"Alright Vegeta I'll do it but---" "Shut up idiot, Vegeta barked, the lines ringing!"
"This is the Son Residence"...the voice on the third line began.
"Ah, Kakorott (AN: Spelling?), I am, for once glad you answered instead of your obnoxious harpy."
He grinned to himself when he heard Krillin snickering on the second line. "We are not at home right now, so if you please a message at the beep we'll ring ya back! Bye!"
"Dammit you baka, I know you're there, answer the damn phone this instant before I come over there and---"
"It's always so nice talking to you Vegeta, you have such a great personality, but what I don't like is when you curse on my answering machine, I have two boys, remember?"
"Yeah, Vegeta growled, unfortunately I remember your brats, but I'm sure that
it's nothing new to your oldest, and as for the small one...they've all got learn sometime
don't they?
Goku chuckled, "whatever...at least don't let Chi Chi hear you use that language,
she'd have my head for sure!"
"Which brings me to my reason for calling, because there's no way that I would
call you without a reason of some sort, or your bald friend for that matter.
"Bald friend? Oh you mean Krillin?"
"I'm not bald smart asses, I've got hair now! You two are always too busy sizing
each other up to notice the details. Man that made me feel so much better."
"Well I'm glad you do, Vegeta snarled, because I'm about to come over there and
get a look at that hair personally, before I rip it from your thick skull!"
"Hey, calm down Vegeta, Goku reasoned, what's going on here?"
"It's about the women---I mean the girls and they're going out tonight...we just
don't feel comfortable letting them go out without one of us being there to make sure
that...well you know...so that nobody gets any ideas. Get my drift buddy? Gouk couldn't
really be as thick as he sometimes made himself out to be...could he? Krillin wondered to
himself.
"No, there's no drifting here...whatever that means. What are you talking about
Krillin, who's gonna get some ideas?" (AN: Sorry guys, but c'mon...this is little innocent
Goku that we're talking about here...) Goku heard a loud bang from Krillin's line and
wondered if he had hit his head on the table again, which he was often inclined to do
when speaking to Goku over the phone. Go figure...
"Let me try, baldy. Look Kakorott, men...other males are going to get ideas about
YOUR woman. You wouldn't want that would you?"
"But Vegeta, nobody would get ideas about Chi Chi...she's already married!"
"It does matter bro, you gotta admit, she's one hot babe." He continued quickly when he heard Goku growl on the other line. "Not that I spend time thinking about her like that, remember I have Eighteen, and I'm crazy about her...not your wife. What Vegeta's trying to say is that it doesn't matter if she's been married a minute, or ten years...or if she even has a ring on her finger. You know how Vegeta and I think about our wives...you know in that special way...how you think about Chi Chi?"
"Yeah...ohhhh...wait...you mean other guys will think about MY Chi they way I do!?"
"Baka, I'm sure you've been out plenty of times with your harpy to know---"
"Watch it Vegeta, MY harpy has a name, and I suggest you learn it." Goku growled quietly.
"Well it's about damn time you developed a back bone Kakorott. I would say that
I'm proud but I'm not, so I won't. Now, I'm sure that you have been out plenty of times
with your harp—err woman to know how males receive her. It's the same way that they
look at Bulma and even Eighteen, which is why they cannot possibly...what is it...have a
'Girls Night' without us. It'd be like just leaving them to the wolves to fend for
themselves. What kind of warriors would we be if we left our wives to face that alone?"
"Goku...oh gee Vegeta, Krillin broke in, this is stupid...they can take care of themselves enough to..."
"Do you really want to take the chance of something happening, and not being there to help?" This time it wasn't Vegeta who broke in, but Goku. His voice was calm and even wise sounding, a far cry from the usually innocent Goku. "No matter how strong they think they are, we know the truth; they can hold their own depending on the circumstance. When we bonded with them, or married them we swore to love, honor and protect, and all of that other mumbo-jumbo. No matter how long we have been married, we have to make good on those promises until the day we die. I can't believe I'm saying this but I guess Vegeta has a point for once."
"What do you mean 'for once' you Third Class Baka? I am always right, it just depends on whether or not you choose to acknowledge that fact."
"Yeah sure, anyway Vegeta, Krillin said, Eighteen has already left, so there's no way that I can talk to her now!"
"Idiot, we know that! Come over to the house and meet her here. She won't cause a scene in another's house, but what may go on in your own is a different story, and of no concern of mine."
"Kakorott, if your woman doesn't go then it will make it a hell of a lot easier to convince the banshee to stay home, especially if Eighteen doesn't attend. Don't you see, we'll be doing them a favor!?"
"I understand you perfectly Vegeta, besides I wanted Chi home tonight anyway. She always has her fun whenever she wants, but time with me has to be penciled in between doing the dishes and hanging the laundry. She may be ONE of the strongest women in the world, but I'm still stronger. I should have a say in my own household and the way it's run, and I know that I've been away for long periods at a time, but you guys know that it couldn't be helped. Chi Chi's not going anywhere tonight, we are going to stay home and just enjoy each other's company." Goku spoke each word with new found confidence.
"Then it's settled Kakorott, that's good, taking a stand and all. Well I really must be 'cough' going now, MY own harpy beckons. As for you Krillin, get your bald ass over here within ten minutes, or I'll come looking for you." (This had worked better then Vegeta had initially planned, and he didn't even feel the slightest bit guilty for deceiving his rival...well, maybe a bit.)
Krillin's Line: "......"
"I don't care if you're babysitting your brat, bring her along and she can play Bra or something, don't be stupid! Remember ten minutes, now hang up." There was an instant click on the second line, followed by another on the first. Now was the time to confront Chi Chi, while he still felt as confident as he had on the phone. Besides, the thought of being in charge and bossing around his mate, instead of the opposite was kind of turning him on...hmmm...
(The Son's Master Bedroom)
Chi Chi had been very quiet all night, now that he thought about it he hadn't heard from her in a while. Hmmm…he thought to himself…maybe it was time to see what see she was up too.
With that thought in mind he tip-toed quietly into their bedroom, only stopping when he heard the sound of water running. Their room was modest when it came to decoration, but it was still full of life. Chi always kept fresh flowers in vases placed around the room so that it always smelled of the forest glades. The color of the walls was a mild sunset orange, which looked absolutely breath-taking if one happened to wake early enough to witness the sunrise. The walls went perfectly with the deep red and purple bed quilt that had been neatly tucked around their bed; it was nearly covered in ancient writing. Although Goku thought it was meant to ward off evil he couldn't remember, but he did remember that it had been a wedding present from the Ox King. On their dresser pictures of his and Chi's wedding day and baby pictures of his two boys covered the entire thing.
Goku laid back on the bed, arms behind his head as he waited for his "princess" to finish her shower. Not soon after the door to the bathroom opened and out came Chi Chi Son, clad in nothing but a fluffy pink towel. She was so engrossed in searching for her make-up bag that she hadn't even noticed Goku's presence. His eyes never left her slim, attractive figure as she unconsciously swayed her hips back and forth to a song that she had been humming. He could feel his eyes darken with desire and lust, and he longed to run his hands over her body and feel those luscious curves that that damn towel hid from his prying eyes. Her wet dark raven colored hair cascaded down her still damp shoulders, giving her a sensual and exotic look.
It was only a matter of time before Chi Chi noticed him, so Goku felt that he might as well enjoy the moment while it lasted. Goku could feel his loins tighten as he watched his wife bend over, which allowed the rather "small" towel to ride up her sexy thighs.
Then he saw it, hanging on the inside of the door. He turned himself away long enough to stare at the dress, there was no way in hell that she was going to wear that!
Without meaning to, Goku let out a low possessive growl, causing his wife to stiffen in surprise almost immediately. "Goku, don't do that, came her loud whisper, you scared the day lights outta me!" Goku only growled again in response, his eyes were still focused on that damned black dress. Chi Chi followed his eyes to her dress and blushed slightly. So that was what had him so wound up, it was her evening attire. She rolled her eyes before grabbing her bag and padding back into the bathroom, it was just a simple dress for Kami's sake, nothing more!
As soon as she shut the door Goku heard the lock click, he rose and strode over to the door. He leaned his head against the large slab of wood before whispering, "You are not going out in that." Even though his voice had risen no more than a whisper she still heard him on the other side. She snorted lightly before replying, "Don't be silly Goku, it is just a simple black dress, that's it. Are you upset because I didn't say anything before now? She asked as though she was trying to soothe a small child. I'm sorry Goku, but I just never seemed to have the time to tell you that I was going out."
That confession hadn't made Goku feel any better about her or that dress. Why couldn't he get his mind off it? It was stylishly sexy, and the midnight color of the dress contrasted wonderfully with her creamy, smooth, bronzed complexion. It was a simple outfit, but one that was usually reserved for his eyes only. He didn't feel like sharing his Chi's curvaceous figure with the rest of the male population. That was problem number one. Number two was that on the left side of the gown there was a slit that traveled all the way from her ankle up to her thigh, up to mid-thigh to be exact. Number three, though the back of the dress was modest in covering, the front was cut in a low V-neck, giving anyone who was looking a semi-modest eyeful of cleavage. That wasn't so bad, but there were also tiny diamonds outlining the neckline which were sure to draw anyone's attentions, good or bad. According to him, only his attentions were welcome.
He had planned it being just the two of them tonight, alone, fire roaring, snuggled up in their bed…well, if things went his way they would be doing more than snuggling. He hadn't known that Chi Chi had any plans, and she hadn't volunteered that information either. "Chi, Goku murmured through the door, where do you think you're going?"
"Where do I think I'm going?" Came her surprised reply. "Last time I checked I was on my way out."
"Out to where and with whom?"
"Goku, isn't it obvious? You already know who I'm going with, other wise you wouldn't be out here badgering me about it."
"So now I'm badgering you? Is that it? Well excuse me for being a concerned husband. We didn't discus your going out the 'last time I checked' Chi. Maybe I had plans...you know, something to do, now wouldn't that have been rude of you to all of the sudden just up and say you had plans when I had made some as well? What if I don't want you to go out tonight?"
"Goku, Chi Chi began with a nervous laugh, it's not like that! I don't feel that way about you at all...it's just that the girls and I never do anything together anymore."
A humph could be heard from Goku's side of the door.
Goku still didn't sound convinced enough for Chi Chi's liking, so it was time to take him on a guilt trip. Part of her felt guilty for reminding Goku of his leaving, but the other part remained strong. She refused to be pushed around by anybody, even her own husband!
"You just don't know how lonely it can get around here Goku, especially when you're gone, and you've been gone for so long. All we want to do is go out and have a good laugh together, revel in our new found happiness. Even when you guys were gone we didn't see much of each other, with Bulma always working in her lab, Eighteen's constant training, and well...Videl was just Videl."
There was nothing but silence from Goku's side of the door. Sighing quietly to herself she decided that she needed to pull out the big guns on this one. She skillfully began to pin her hair up into an elegant round bun, but halfway through she changed her mind and simply removed the pins, letting her dark midnight hair tumble down her back and shoulders.
"Well Goku, your not wanting me to go is all well and good, but it's not your decision to make. I said I'm going and I'm going." And with that said Chi Chi flung the door open and brushed passed a steaming Goku. She spun quickly in her mirror as she gave herself a quick once over, then she collected her purse and sauntered over to the door, only to find it locked.
She rounded on Goku, and her eyes flashed a dangerous warning. "If you don't unlock this door right now Son Goku I'll--- You know what? Just forget it, I'll find the damned key myself, but I warn you if I'm late to this thing you will have hell to pay. Got that? I don't know what has gotten into you tonight, but it is going to stop...now! Honestly Goku, you need to spend less time hanging out with Vegeta, he's becoming a bad influence on you!"
"Oh...were in the world is that spare key!?" She cried out angrily when her search of the bedroom proved fruitless.
"Look Goku, Chi Chi tried to reason in a much calmer tone, I am sorry that I didn't mention this to you before. It was wrong of me to not tell you, but I do think that you may be blowing this whole thing just a bit out of proportion with the key thing. Can't you and Krillin go hang out tomorrow or something, I mean don't you guys ever take any breaks?
Growling quietly, Goku began to slowly advance on Chi Chi, his eyes were glazed over with a predatory gleam. He closed the distance between them with every step, and when he stepped forward she stepped back, at least until the backs of her knees hit the edge of their bed.
She could feel herself begin to tremble when Goku wrapped his toned, strong arms around her petite waist, absently running a hand over her delicious curves, and she secretly longed for him to make up his mind for both of them and take her to bed. However, Chi Chi had her pride, and she would not be easily seduced, afterall in this modern day and age, women couldn't afford to be subservient and docile, at least, not if they planned to get anywhere in life, so she immediately squashed the feeling. As she looked into his eyes, she felt her breath quicken in excitement at the unspoken challenge that they held.
"Chi, murmured Goku, whose voice was filled with emotion, it's no fun to take breaks alone...what could I do to pass the time?"
"Ah, yes...well...you could always...fish or, um, er...meditate or---Chi Chi was rambling, and she knew it, he was too damned close, and being in his arms felt so good. What she needed was a distraction, and a good one, but she decided to try and reason with her husband one last time.
"Goku, if you don't stop acting like a two year old this minute you'll be on the couch tonight! Now I have the right to go wherever I want to, when I want to, and you will just have to accept that. I am not a little girl anymore dear, you don't have to try and save me all the time, I am perfectly able to face my dragons on my own. If you really just have to spar tonight then do it with one of the boys or both, I'm sure they'd love to spend some time with their dad."
"But I don't want to spar with the boys, Goku all but purred as he tightened his hold around her waist, I wanna spar with you." He smirked when he saw his wife shudder as his fingers traced small circles over her flat stomach.
"If you wait until tomorrow we can spar all day if you want Goku." Chi Chi urged pleadingly.
"All day long?"
"All day long." She repeated again. "Hey, and maybe you can teach me some new moves, like some of the ones you learned while you were away!"
With that Goku threw his black, spiky mane back and roared with laughter, which was very unlike her normal Goku. "Chi, sweetheart, I'd be happy to teach you some new moves..." Goku leaned down to whisper the rest of his sentence in her ear. "But the ones I want to teach you usually require a bed...and maybe a few other odds and ends, and like you always say, practice makes perfect so..." Goku trailed off, and smiled inwardly as he saw his tiny wife blush at his suggestion, or maybe the blush was from his nibbling on her delicate earlobe.
"But I...I thought...didn't you mean...ohhh...not those moves Goku!" Chi Chi realized that she was stuttering and inhaled deeply before she continued. "What has gotten into you tonight!?" She placed both hands on her mate's hard chest before pushing him away from her with every sane ounce of strength she had in her. "Give me one good reason as to why I shouldn't just grab my things and walk out that door to meet the others right now, just one good one!" When he opened his mouth to respond, she placed a finger on his lips, effectively silencing him for the moment before adding: "I'm talking about a serious reason Goku, not just the fact that your other head is beginning to ::ahem:: err...swell."
"Chi, Goku purred softly, cancel tonight...I need you so bad...please baby?"
Chi Chi nearly groaned as her Goku gave her his cutest, most adorable puppy dog face, and any other time she knew that she would have melted on the spot, but just not this time. (AN: Awww...who wouldn't melt... (dreamy sigh) hmmm...) "That face isn't working Goku." Squaring her shoulders and shaking her head to try and clear her jumbled thoughts, Chi Chi grabbed all of her extra little necessities and all but bolted towards the door.
Goku's look of surprise was replaced by a grin of triumph; he had almost forgotten that the door was still locked and that he still had the key. His Chi wasn't leaving him or their room anytime soon, at least that's what he thought until he heard the click of the lock. He turned just as Chi Chi began to stand up and insert a hair pin back into her evening bag.
Not wanting to waste anymore of her precious time playing around with her husband, Chi Chi ran down the hall, well one couldn't exactly classify wobbling in heels running, but a girl had to try didn't she? Suddenly she stopped less then halfway from her destination as a thought struck her, one that brought such an evil smirk to her face that it could have put some of Vegeta's best to shame. Quickly and quietly she tiptoed back to her room where Goku was slumped on their bed and looking rather defeated.
"Oh yeah and Goku, I think that you might want to get acquainted with the shower while I'm gone. It looks like the two of you will become best friends. Come to think of it, you Seiya-jins need to exert some better self-control. You can't even control your appetite, let alone your lower half. Maybe you should spend tonight practicing while I'm gone!"
Noting the naked looks of both lust and fury in her mate's eyes, Chi Chi pulled off both of her shoes with amazing speed before tearing down the hall in a burst of speed. Risking a glance behind her as she took the stairs two at a time, she saw that Goku was hot on her trail, and that if she didn't think of something quick she was going to have to face the full wrath of her warrior husband. ::Oh, why had she gone back to tease him!?:: She thought to herself angrily. ::Why couldn't I have just left well enough alone...why do I always have to get in the last word:: Chi Chi's grim expression changed to one of hope when she saw that she was but a few feet from the front door, but it was soon forgotten when a pair large, built arms wrapped themselves around her waist, lifting her off the ground before slamming her back into the front of the door. Chi Chi heard herself whimper as she realized that she was stuck. Only two words passed through poor Chi Chi's mind, :: No Escape!::
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"Vegeta, I don't know who shoved a ten-foot pole up your ass, but you better un-stick it and give me back my shoes!" Bulma yelled angrily before she made her third and final attempt at retrieving her shoes from her crazy husband. She was still mad at him from this morning, didn't he know that he was just digging himself into an even deeper hole!? Judging by the way he was teasingly dangling her delicate yet flashy blue heeled and strapped sandals over her head, he didn't give a damn.
"I don't know why you even bother getting dressed up for this, you'll be the only one there..." Vegeta drawled out slowly, letting the words roll effortlessly off his tongue.
Bulma immediately stopped jumping for her shoes, her eyes wide with confusion. "What do you mean?" She asked hesitantly, not really sure as to whether or not she really wanted an answer.
"Exactly what I said woman, the Third Class Baka's Harpy isn't coming, and neither is Eighteen...or Videl, if she has any sense."
"Vegeta, I cannot believe that you would say something like that to me! Even though we fight that doesn't mean that you can just...just...why would you want to make me feel bad like that? I know for a fact that Videl is coming because I already spoke with her you dummy, and the same goes for Eighteen. As a matter of fact, she happens to be in the limo and on her way over here, and if Chi can't make it she would have called. Just because you are a prince does not mean that you have to have your way all of the time Vegeta, so stop acting like Trunks and grow up."
Vegeta's face was red with anger. How dare she insult him like that? How dare she call him names...sure he was being deceitful, but what did that matter? He was only speaking the truth, but since she didn't believe him, she would have to find out the hard way. ::Sorry to be her.:: Vegeta thought to himself.
Vegeta turned and prepared to walk out of their bedroom but not before adding one last thing: "You'll see for yourself Onna. I hope you have a blast at that stupid dinner of yours, but don't come crying back to me when it all falls apart. You would do well to heed my advice and stay here with me, I'm sure we could find something to do to pass the time."
Bulma's eyes narrowed suspiciously at the unknown meaning behind her mate's words. He had done something, either that or he knew something that she didn't, and she was going to find out what it was.
Bulma followed Vegeta out of their bedroom and down the hall, his tell-tale scent still lingered in the hallway, making him easy to trail. She found him in the kitchen rummaging through the refrigerator for a snack of some kind, a snack that could probably feed two small armies.
Bulma glared daggers at his back before gathering up enough courage to reach forward and yank him out of the fridge. He pulled himself out of his woman's hold and then set some fruit on the counter, knowing that he probably wouldn't get the chance to eat it.
"Don't you have somewhere to be?" Vegeta mumbled, obviously bored.
He turned back to the fridge to find more food, but was stopped when his mate's small hands gathered a fistful of his shirt and hauled him back to face her. Although his face showed no emotion, he secretly delighted in watching the fire that danced fiercely in her eyes, and he noted that with her slightly red cheeks and that outfit, she looked all the more enticing. He made a mental note to check the date on the whipped cream in the back of the fridge; he would be using it along with that dress sometime in the near future.
(AN: Sorry, couldn't resist the whipped cream bit...lol!)
When Bulma spoke, she made sure that her tone was filled with malice and contempt, so that the real hurt would come out. No matter how much it might hurt her she wanted to know the truth. "Vegeta, she asked angrily as she gave him a shake, what did you do?"
The only response Bulma received in return was a shrug and a shady grin. "That is for me to know, and for you to find out Onna."
END CHAPTER FOUR
Author's Notes:
Will Vegeta's plan work? Will Bulma be crushed? And What of poor Chi Chi? Find out in the next exciting chapter of "If We Ever Get To It"! Thanx for reading everybody, and like I said before, sorry for the long wait. I will try to have the next chapter out in a more timely manner. Please review and let me know what you think, and I know that I made Goku a little OOC, but he was tricked into it. Don't worry, he will soon be back to the Goku that we all know and love! Also, for all of you Trunks and Serena fanatics out there, try out my new story "Lavender Lust", I think you will like it!
Thanx so much for reading!
God Bless,
Galaxystar