Chapter Title: Getting to know each other, again.
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters in this story other then Rachel. I get no money for this.
AN: Hi everyone! Well I know it took me a very long time to update that last chapter, really sorry 'bout that. Well, since I actually haven't put the last one up at the moment I know that it won't take me nearly as long to get this one up. Anyway, on with the story.
Last Time: Gohan finds Videl, but she couldn't remember him. They talked for a little while and well, if you don't remember what happened, go back and read it.
***Story***
Gohan sat blot up right in bed, looking around him, and as it had been for the last seven years, found that he was in bed alone. Sighing, Gohan laid back in bed, and wiped the sweat from his face. Again that stupid dream had haunted his night. He had seen her again, going through the wall in his room, telling him to look for her.
He sighed again and the memories of the night before came flooding back to him. Swinging his feet over the side of the small bed, Gohan got to his feet, scrubbing his hand over his face. He walked to the small mirror over the sink, finding that he looked like he'd been run through the ringer. Sighing once again, Gohan turned on the cold water and splashed some over his face, rubbing it in before grabbing a towel and drying off his face. He sighed again and went to get his clothes, finding them still right were he'd put them last night.
Pulling on his jeans, he grabbed his bag and dug through it, looking for his T-shirt. Finding his favorite one, he pulled it on, and ran a hand down the front of it. He smiled thinking about the saying on it, 'The dog with the bone is always in trouble.' Snickering lightly, Gohan packed his crap up and headed out the door. He went to the front office and told the man there that he was heading out and he shouldn't save the room for him.
"Yah, sure, whatever. Hey were do you work out anyway?" The guy asked, looking at Gohan's chest. Gohan's dog shirt stretched so tightly over his chest and shoulders that the guy could see every well toned muscle.
"Oh I don't workout, just you know, spar with my dad and little brother, chop wood, go fishing. The normal," Gohan said, laughing outright at the look on the guy's face. It was the funniest look he'd ever seen. Gohan shook his head and swung his backpack onto his back and walked away, his tail swinging behind him.
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Videl sighed, looking over her budget book, knowing that she wouldn't be able to buy food again. It was hard on her, this life. She'd been at it for seven years and still she wasn't able to get out of this rut she was in. Gohan's tips a the night before had gotten her a little bit of milk and some bread, and a few other necessities but nothing else. Sighing again, she wiped the tear that had run down her cheek away. Closing her book, she laid her head on the table, and closed her eyes, about ready to just give up.
Knock, knock, knock, three quick knocks brought Videl back from the lain of self pity. She got to her feet, and walked to the door, looking through the peep whole to see it was Gohan. She smiled, unlocked the door and swung it open. Gohan's smile brought one to Videl's lips as well. She let him in and he bowed to her, offering her the flowers he had held behind his back. She smiled and took the flower, going and filling a tall glass with water before setting the glass on the table and put the flowers in it. Gohan smiled at her and sat down at the table, glancing at the paper work strew around the table. He noticed her budget book and reached for it, going slow so she could stop him if she wished. She wasn't paying attention to Gohan, so she didn't see him grab her budget book until it was to late. Looking at the figures, Gohan saw that one of them was wrong. Grabbing a pencil out of his pocket, Gohan fixed the figure and redid her finale number, seeing that it was slightly more he sighed and closed his eyes, trying to force himself not to just throw the book down, take her were she stood and make her his once again.
"What did you do?" Videl asked, looking at her budget book as she took it out of his hands.
"One of the numbers was wrong, I fixed it," Gohan said, not looking at her. "Why are you still working there if they don't pay you enough?"
"I still work there because it's all I can do. I didn't finish school, I didn't go to college, so I can't get a really good job," Videl said, sitting down and looking at the numbers again. She saw were she had been wrong and nodded, before sighing. Glancing up at Gohan she sighed again and leaned back, looking at him. "Why are you here? Why did you look for me?" Videl asked, raising an eyebrow at him. She sighed, and opened his eyes, looking up at her.
"Because I love you. I always have. And that scar on your neck proves it," Gohan said, leaning forward and running his finger over the bite mark scar on her neck.
"I've always wondered about that thing. What is it? It looks like someone bit me," Videl said, laying her hand over Gohan's and keeping his hand on her neck.
"I bit you, but I did it to mark you as my own, you did the same to me," Gohan said, taking his other hand and running his fingers over the bite mark on his own neck. Videl looked at him like he'd lost his mind. He sighed and sat back, telling her about the fact that Saiyan's claimed a mate by mating with them and biting them and marking them. Videl nodded as understanding hit her. She smiled and moved over to sit on his lap, wrapping her arms around his neck.
"Then why did you say no last night?" She asked him, looking into his eyes.
"Because, I don't want to get you pregnant," Gohan said, feeling her closeness affecting his body. Sighing, Videl looked into Gohan's eyes, and saw only love and fear.
"Gohan, I don't know why, but I'm seriously drawn to you. And I know I'll never push you away," her soft whisper, made Gohan smile as he leaned forward and pressed his lips lightly to hers. Videl reacted to his kiss instantly, pulling his head closer to her. Videl's jaw relaxed, and gave Gohan's tongue entrance to her mouth. He swirled his tongue around hers, as their tongues played a heated game of dominance
Pulling away from her lips, Gohan looked into her eyes as she gasped for breath. However, before Videl could get her breath back, Gohan leaned forward again and kissed her senseless again. She responded to his kiss as she had before, with passion and intensity. Feeling her surrender to him, he deepened the kiss, running his tongue around the deepest nooks and crannies of her mouth. Pulling away from Videl again, Gohan placed short hard kisses on her lips before deepening it again.
This time, it was Videl who pulled away from Gohan this time.
"Gohan, that's enough," Videl said between short light kisses. She just couldn't help herself. He deepened the kiss again, , wrapping his hand in her long dark hair, holding her to him. His other hand lowered to cup her butt, pulling her closer to the bulge in his pants. She felt it and pulled away from him, looking into his eyes, and licking her lips before leaning forward and kissing his neck. He groaned and held her head to his neck as she nipped and sucked on the bite mark she had left so very long ago. Groaning, Gohan pulled her head away by the hair and leaned forward, gently kissing her nose before moving her off his lap, sitting her down on a chair next to him before getting to his feet and began pacing. He was trying to hold himself in check, he really was, however it was getting harder and harder to keep himself from just pouncing on her.
"Why'd you stop? I was really liking it," Videl said, getting up and going to him, wrapping her arms around his neck.
"Videl," Gohan's voice was deep and husky. "You have know idea how much I need you, how much I want you. You have no idea how much I want to be buried inside you, your warm walls surrounding me, your nails biting into my back and shoulders. Your long creamy legs around my waist, your voice calling out to me, urging me on. You have no idea what your presence is doing to me," Gohan's voice was thick and throaty. Both his voice and what he was whispering sent chills and shivers down Videl's spine.
"Then make me yours again," Videl whispered in reply, pressing her body the length of his. Gohan pulled himself away, turning away from her, and started to pace again.
"I won't, I'm sorry. Wait a couple of weeks, please," Gohan's pleading voice made Videl sigh and sit down. Gohan sighed along with her and turned back to her, walking to her and kneeling between her legs, taking one of her hands and bringing it down so she could feel the bugle in his pants. "Can I use your rest room for a few moments?" Gohan inquired. Videl nodded and smiled at him, running her fingers over the bulge.
"I can help with that you know. And I'm willing to," Videl whispered, licking her lips. Gohan took a deep breath and shook his head.
"I can handle it," Gohan said huskily and walked into the bathroom, shutting the door behind him. Videl smiled and went into her bed room, coming out in a pair of blue denim shorts that hit her just below the knees. Her top was brief, stopping just under the swell of her chest, and had long sleeves. The gray top's zipper up the front was zipped only enough to keep it from opening. She had on a pair of green and white tennis. She had a ring in her belly button, with a dark blue gem on it. She had her locket on, along with a choker, that appeared to be a belt in dark blue denim. Her long dark hair was pulled up under a blue bandana, and flowed down her back.
Gohan walked out of the bathroom, with sweat clinging to his face and exposed arms. He glanced at Videl and groaned, taking a deep breath. He smiled at her and looked her over openly.
"You look nice, so, what's your plans for today?" Gohan asked, clasping his hands behind his back. Videl smiled and walked over to the door, picking up a hip pouch and strapping it on.
"Well, I have work to get to, them I have to go check with my parol officer after work. After that I have to come back here and get ready to head back to KC's," Videl said, stretching and reached for the door handle. Gohan looked at her and took a deep breath before grabbing his own back pack and slinging it on to his back, walking to the door with her.
"You have two jobs?" Gohan asked, thinking back to how little money she was bringing in.
"Yah, only way to get by. KC's doesn't bring in a lot of money in the paychecks, but the tips are pretty good. The store pays good, but I only get paid once a month and I have to use that for bills and rent. I get by okay," Videl said, opening the door, grabbing her keys on the way out and waiting for Gohan to follow. Gohan did and waited as she shut and locked her door before walking toward the exit door of the apartments. She headed down the stairs and walked over to a motorcycle, she grabbed the helmet off the bike and pulled it on. She pulled the seat up and tossed an extra helmet at Gohan. Gohan looked at her weirdly before pulling on the helmet and swinging his leg over the motorcycle when Videl took the front seat. He sat down and wrapped his arms around her waist. She kicked the bike until it started and revved it up. She hit the gas and they rode down the road.
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It was lunch time and Gohan and Videl were standing around the store she worked in during the days. Videl smiled as a man walked in, and walked over to her. She smiled at him and hugged him before pulling away and dropping into a fighting stance. The man did the same thing. The man patted her on the shoulder and straightened up.
"Hey Chibi V. How's your day been? Have you been practicing?" The man asked, looking at her with raised eyebrows.
"Great Veto, and yes I've been practicing. As much as I can," Videl said and walked behind the counter as a women walked in. The women paid for gas then left and Videl returned to see Gohan and Veto talking. "Getting to know my Sensi, Gohan?" Gohan smiled at her and nodded.
"I think we could teach each other something's though," Gohan said, laying his hand on Veto's shoulder. Veto nodded, tilting his head back so he could look at Gohan's face. Poor Veto bearly reached Gohan's armpit. Videl smiled at the two of them and went back behind the counter as a flood of teens came in. Gohan and Veto sat down at the small booths near the counter and started to talk.
"So, how do you keep in shape?" Veto asked, sipping a coke. Gohan smiled.
"You know the normal. Cut wood, spar with my dad and younger brother, fish," Gohan said, sipping his own coke.
"You fish, spar with you brother and dad, and cut wood, and you look like that?" Veto asked in disbelief.
"Yeah, oh did I tell you I fish with my hands," Gohan said, holding up his hands. Veto looked at him like he was nuts. "It's true," Gohan said, laying his head on his arms as he laid them on the table. Veto laughed lightly and shook his head.
"Fine if you don't believe me, after Videl is done here the three of us'll go fishing, and I'll show you how to really fish," Gohan said, looking at Veto challengingly. Veto held out his hand, and they shook hands.
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Videl finally got relieved by another worker, and Gohan, herself, and Veto headed to her parol officer's office. Gohan and Veto staid out in the lobby while Videl went inside.
"Why is she on parol?" Gohan asked Veto, looking around.
"Well I met her about seven years ago, and when I did, she was trying to rob a store. She's been on a parol since then," Veto said, crossing his arms and leaning against the wall to wait for Videl.
An hour later Videl came back out, a huge smile on her face.
"I'm off. I'm off Parol!" She said, as she hugged Veto, then hugged Gohan nervously. Gohan hugged her back gently, before letting her go and smiling at her.
"So, do you think you can get the rest of the day off?" Gohan asked. Looking from Veto to Videl. "I have something's I want to teach the both of you. Like how to fish," Gohan said, looking pointedly at Veto.
"Um... I think I can get Emily to let me have the rest of the day off. I'd have to call her though, and see if I could," Videl said, glancing around for a phone (Sorry it took so long Emily, but I finally got you in here. Yes Emily was the one who won that little guessing game at the beginning of the first one. It took me some time but I finally got her in). Gohan pointed out the pay phone just out side the door. The three of them stepped out side and Videl called her boss.
"Hey Cat... Yah I know.... Slow night... Cool, Hey can I talk to Emily for a moment?" There was a pause before Videl made a face. "Hi Emily, Yah hey, hello, Emily I'd like to know if I could get the night off? Yah, Yah, yes, no, no, yes, of course, Yah, well see Ya tomorrow then," Videl's eyes were wide as she hung up the phone.
"That women is more then slightly annoying," Videl said, and stuck her finger in her ear before jiggling it about a little and shaking her head for a moment. Offering her their arms, Videl slide her arms through both Veto and Gohan's arms. The three of them walked down the street, arm in arm.
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"Gohan what are you doing?" Veto asked as he watched Gohan strip down to his boxers.
"I'm going fishing, I don't know about the two of you, but I'm hungry," Gohan said, taking a running start and diving into the large lake they were at. Veto watched in amassment as a little over two minutes later Gohan's head broke the surface, and in his hand was the tail of a fish. Gohan snickered and flouted into the air, holding the three ton fish in one hand. "I told you, you have to do it by hand to get the really big ones. But I don't like this kind of fish, so, back into the water you go," Gohan said, dropping the fish before diving back into the water.
"Where did you find this guy?" Veto asked, looking at were Gohan had disappeared back into the water.
"According to him we met at school, high school. And then he found me at work, last night," Videl said, leaning back on the grass and looking up at the sky. Veto snickered and watched the water until Gohan appeared again. He tossed a six foot fish up onto shore before swimming in toward the two humans on shore. Veto stared at the fish as it flopped about slightly before going still. Gohan stepped out of the water and flared his ki, drying himself off. He grabbed his jeans and pulled them on, leaving his shirt and shoes off. Stepping forward and started to cut and clean the fish, using the pocket knife he carried with him everywhere.
"What are you doing Gohan? Videl asked, watching as Gohan fillet the large fish.
"Getting dinner ready," Gohan said, finishing fillet the fish. He walked into the woods and appeared a few minutes later, his arms full of wood. He sat them down in a fire pit not to far from the two of them and lit them with his ki, creating a fire within a few seconds.
"Gohan, are you sure you're allowed to do that?" Veto asked watching Gohan.
"Yeah, my grandfather owns this land, and he knows I'm here," Gohan said, taking the fish and started to cook it.
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The laughed of the three friends rang through the hills as the Ox King sat by his window, looking through an old family photo album. Smiling Ox King picked up the phone and rang up Capsule Corp. It rang four times before someone picked it up.
"Capsule Corp. Bulma speaking, Vegeta, stop that I'm on the phone, Hello?" Bulma said. Ox King smiled and shook his head.
"This is Ox King, is ChiChi around?" Ox asked, getting more comfortable.
"Yeah hold on a sec." Ox heard an old song come over the line, meaning Bulma had put him on hold.
"Dad?" ChiChi asked, cutting the song in half. Ox smiled again and nodded.
"Yeah it's me ChiChi. I just wanted to tell you that Gohan's out at the lake, and it seems like he found Videl," Ox King said, looking out the window again and smiling.
"Goku! I'm on the phone! Thank you dad," ChiChi said.
"Okay, I'll let you go back to Goku now. And you two behave yourselves," Ox King said, smiling to himself.
"Daddy! Of course we'll behave ourselves! What would make you-" ChiChi was suddenly cut off and the dail tone filled the line.
***
"GOKU! That was my dad!" ChiChi yelled, looking at the ruined phone in Goku's hand. Goku snickered and picked ChiChi up, laying her a cross the counter next to them. He crawled up on the counter after her and leaned down, growling gently.
"I'm sorry, did I give you the impression that I cared if it was your father or not?" Goku growled out before capturing her lips in a fierce kiss.
***
"Videl? Videl are you okay?" Gohan asked, laying his hand on the suddenly silent Videl's back. One moment she had been laughing with him and Veto, while Gohan told her about what Goten did to the stove during spring break all those years ago. And then she was silent.
"I.... I remember my child hood. All the way up to my eleventh birthday," Videl whispered, wrapping her arms around her shoulders as memories slammed through her brain. Veto smiled gently, nodding. Gohan smiled and moved his hand to her shoulder, squeezing it gently. She smiled and laid her hand on top of his, unconsciously laying her cheek against his hand, closing her eyes and smiling. Veto smiled and patted Videl's other shoulder, smiling the whole time.
"I knew that if you tried hard enough, you'd remember," Veto whispered, smiling at her.
"Gohan? What happened to my father? And Sanith?" Videl asked, looking over at Gohan. Gohan hung his head and sighed gently.
"They were in your house when.... when Sharpener came in, and.... blew the place up," Gohan whispered, looking at the ground as if it was hard for him to admit these things. Videl looked at the ground, and nodded.
"Okay, I guess I'll just keep myself the way I've been for so many years. A loner with no parents and no living relatives," Videl whispered, closing her eyes and taking a deep breath.
"You have a family Videl. The Z Gang will take you in. Bulma would be ecstatic to finally have another female in the house. Her parents died a couple years back, and she's been lonely with just Trunks and Vegeta in that big old house of hers," Gohan whispered, looking at Videl's face.
"No, I won't oppose upon anyone," Videl said, taking a deep breath and letting it out in a sigh. "I've been living on my own for seven years now, and I'm going to continue living on my own," Videl said, before smiling. "Now what were you saying about Goten catching the stove on fire?" Videl asked, smiling up at Gohan's face. Gohan sighed and nodded, knowing she wanted to change the subject. Gohan picked up another chuck of fish and chewed on it as he continued the story.
"Goten completely destroyed the stove. It was a good thing my mom had a back up stove in the closet, or we would have had to cooked on a fire outside," Gohan continued his story, smiling as he did so.
AN: Okay I tried to keep this chappie short, but it kinda got away from me. Well now we know where Goku and ChiChi are staying. But where's Trunks? And what about Goten? How is he holding up?
Next Time: We check in on Goten, and on Trunks, where ever he is. Videl gets some more of her memory back, and we find out what's going on in the Briefs house. Has it turned into a love nest just yet?