Disclaimer: Sorry I don't own dragonball z.

Note: I'm sorry this chapter is so short but I still need to edit the next chapter (it's really big). I'm sorry for those of you who do not like yaoi, but it is my fav! But this story is a mix of yaoi and heterosexual relationships. I still don't quite know if I'm going to change Piccolo back or keep him a girl. What do you ppl think? Any suggestions on how this story should go.

And thanx 4 the reviews as always.

How great it is to be loved by you!

by: Pic's Pixie

Chapter 12: Best Buds

Time passed and a month rolled by, Gohan and Piccolo were becoming even closer than anyone thought possible. Piccolo had tried to deny her feelings but found that it felt too good to keep them so she did. She grew to adore Gohan in every way. Gohan noticed how Videl helped Vicki out and was becoming less aggressive towards him, she must have given up on him once she realised that they liked each other. Everyone knew they liked each other in that way but both were just to shy and fearful of rejection to tell the other.

Gohan loved to watch her cheerleading practices, he came to every single one. She was so graceful, and energetic lately, and much more of a take- charge person, he figured she was just getting used to being in this new school. He was even training with her, the world martial arts tournament was coming up soon and both were planning on entering.

Vicki was also really enjoying the extra time she was spending with Gohan, at first she was shy around him and didn't know how to 'reel him in' as Bulma had put it when she was talking about boys. But she got the art of flirting down packed. She once wore some really tight pants, and had pretended to drop her pencil ,she would then bend over her desk to pick it up ,this would let him get a nice view of what she could offer him. She loved seeing his face when she would do stuff like that. Then he started coming to her cheerleading practices and cheering her on. They had gotten pretty good and she was getting good at being the captain with the help of Videl. They had even come in first place at a cheerleading competition, Gohan had even brought her flowers. Then they would also hang out after school on a regular basis. Go to each other's house. Vicki had even discovered 'The Great Saiyaman.' She was alittle worried that he had lost his mind when she first snuck out of class after Videl had left and Gohan had asked to go to the bathroom when she saw his outfit and heard the stupid things he said ,oh yeah and the stupid poses that he did. (ginyu style) But Piccolo had to admit he could make anything look adorable. This also confused Piccolo, he never saw himself falling in love, let alone with another man. But what had happened had happened and he had excepted it, he only hoped that Gohan loved him too and would except him in his true form.

Then all of a sudden it was the day before the world martial arts tournament. Piccolo was feeling bad because he would have to disappoint Gohan ,he was expecting Piccolo to enter as well, he hadn't seen him since before he met Vicki and it was clear that he missed him.

The day went by with Piccolo training with Vegeta and Trunks while Gohan trained with his father and his brother.

The day ended with Gohan calling Vicki. They talked for an hour or so about nothing in particular. They finally hung up and went to sleep, they would need their rest before the big event tomorrow.