A\N : OKAE! First chapter after the prologue. It'll get better after here.

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Reunion

A 22-year old Bulma Briefs sat down tiredly on a chair. Her college books were piled high beside her and a cup of coffee rested in her hands. She glanced out the window, wondering what her friends were doing at the moment. She had not seen anyone since High School ended and often missed her friends. Bulma's thoughts drifted to the night of her senior prom, her painful breakup with Yamcha, and Vegeta. Yes, Vegeta. His simple kiss of the cheek was nothing more than a way to comfort her, yet Bulma felt it everyday.

"Bulma!" a tall blonde greeted, sitting down across from the blue haired girl.

"18!" Bulma gasped in surprised, snapping her head up.

"Hm, haven't seen you in a while", 18 replied with a smile.

"Well, you know, I've been busy", Bulma said, resting a hand on her books.

"Busy with… school? Bulma, a genius like you couldn't possible need all that time. What else have you been doing? Dating?" 18 asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Huh?" Bulma looked at her blankly.

"You know, dating. Dating? With guys?" 18 said.

"I-", Bulma fell silent and shook her head.

"You haven't gone out after Yamcha?" 18 asked, surprised.

"Oh, uh, actually… no" Bulma admitted.

"I'm sorry. I don't know why I had to ask", 18 said apologetically.

"It's fine. What about you and Krillen?"

"We're still steady"

"That's great! You know, I really miss everyone", Bulma sighed, looking out the window again.

"Let's call up Chi", 18 suggested. She pulled out her cell phone and Bulma smiled eagerly.

"Hello?" Chichi's voice came on the line. Noise erupted from both girls as they huddled around the phone.

"Bulma? 18?"

"Who else?" Bulma squealed, unable to say anything else. 18 rolled her eyes and pulled the phone out of Bulma's hands.

"Hey Chi. Bulma's so excited to hear from you, she's going crazy", 18 said.

"Yeah, sounds like that", Chichi laughed.

"Anyways, I was thinking we could have some sort of reunion or something", 18 suggested.

"Yeah! That'd be awesome!" Chichi agreed enthusiastically.

"I can call up Krillen", 18 offered.

"Goku's right here. I'm sure he could find Vegeta", Chichi said.

"Let's have it soon. I've been so bored these last few weeks", 18 replied.

"At my house! We could do it at my house! Today!" Bulma suggested.

"Chi, got time today? Bulma says today at Capsule Corp", 18 relayed the message.

"Today? I've got time. Let me go get Goku", Chichi set down the phone for a moment and hurried into her kitchen. "Goku? We're going to Bulma's today. Can you find Vegeta?"

"Huh? Oh, sure. He was coming over anyways, Goku replied. Chichi smiled an returned to the phone.

"Count us in", she said. Bulma and 18 cheered eagerly and the girls said their goodbyes.

"I'll call Krillen", 18 said, dialing a number on her phone. Bulma sat patiently and waited as 18 arranged for Krillen to be picked up. "I can't wait to see everyone!" 18 exclaimed after hanging up the phone. Bulma agreed with a smile and sipped her coffee. "Let's go pick up Krillen. Then we can head to Capsule Corp." 18 suggested after a moment of silence.

"Sure", Bulma said, standing up. She pulled her books off the table and quickly paid for the coffee. The two girls walked out of the café, turning many heads along the way.

"Bulma!" Chichi greeted as she jumped out of the car, followed by Goku and Vegeta.

"It's been so long!" Bulma said, hugging the raven-haired girl.

"It's so hot outside!" 18 said randomly, looking longingly at the door of Capsule Corp.

"There's AC inside", Bulma replied, letting everyone in. The group trailed in after her, filled with excited chatter.

A large soda bottle laid on its side, a trickle of sprite leaking out from it. Bulma sighed and leaned back on the couch, resting her head on Chichi's shoulder. Goku followed the heiress' example and rested his head on Chichi's opposite shoulder. He yawned and stuffed a cookie in his mouth. 18 glared at him and shook her head in disgust. Goku looked to Krillen for help, but Krillen simply shrugged.

"I'm so sleepy", Bulma moaned, hugging a pillow to her chest.

"Yeah. Who knew seeing everyone again would wear me out?" Chichi muttered.

"It was just your talking", Goku said lightly, reaching for another cookie.

"So you must be tired from eating, then", Vegeta said to Goku sarcastically.

"C'mon you guys, I still have work tomorrow", 18 yawned. Krillen rolled over on his side and glanced at the nearby clock.

"Almost eleven. This used to be early when we were in high school. But, it really is time to go", he said thoughtfully.

"Where do you guys live?" Bulma asked curiously.

"Well, Goku and I stay at my dad's" Chichi replied.

"Krillen and I have our own apartment", 18 said.

"Vegeta?" Bulma looked up at the scowling figure.

"He um - " Goku quickly decided it was better not to speak and looked away. Bulma frowned and looked at Vegeta again.

"I have a place to stay ok?" He countered.

"But you- " Goku received a glare from Vegeta and shut up again.

"I told you, I'm good", Vegeta said, growing tired of this conversation.

"But Vegeta, you can't live there forever. You - "

"Shut up! Fine, I live in the forest", Vegeta said, glaring at Goku again. Bulma burst out laughing at this, but everyone else remained serious.

"How can you live in the forest? What about your family?" she finally managed to say.

"They died". This shut Bulma up at once.

"They died? Vegeta, are you serious?" Bulma asked, her eyes opening wider. Vegeta nodded and looked away. "Vegeta, you know, you can stay here", Bulma offered.

Vegeta grunted, but nodded. His expression softened.

"Well", 18 said with a yawn, "everything is settled. Let's go".

The group trailed out the door, leaving behind a silent Bulma and Vegeta.

Wow ! I had late start for school today … school starts at 9:30, so I got my lazy ass up and typed this chapter. Hope you guys like it!