And months later, I'm back. I'm moving and going through relationship problems-ish I guess you could say sort of in a love triangle not in my favor type of way if that would so suit you for an explanation plus at this time I'm just not in the mood for writing because well that's just the way I am and oh yeah on a positive note I am now sixteen, have a cell phone, a 'car' as I like to call it, and a debit card so I am probably in a better mood than you think, it's just a good mood mixed with a little bad and no want for writing. How's that for a run-on. So, you know, the usual stuff. Plus my classes are totally piling it on. An essay, two speeches, a storyboard, a fake life, and a story board that I'm making, and, of course finals, which are next week to study for means no time, pour moi, literally. Well, I've kept you waiting long enough, and it was like a half cliffie, so I'll just get right to it.

Disclaimer: I do not own DBZ or any of its characters. If I did, then things would be, well, different, now wouldn't they?

Goten's POV

Hatred. That's all it was. Hatred. There was nothing else to it. That's all he could do. At least, I wish that was all he could do. What he said killed me more than the look that I thought I had died from.

"Go away, Goten."

"But Trunks…"

"I said go away."

"Trunks, I can't. You're-"

"I don't need your petty excuses Goten. If all you came here for was to make me feel worse then just leave. And if you came back to beg my forgiveness then you should know that you have; however, we are through. I can't put myself in harms way again. I love you Goten, but I've realized that's not all that counts. Love is only the beginning of a relationship. It takes hard work and determination to hold it together. Obviously, since I was determined to work hard so that I could always love you, it was your lack of determination to work hard at whatever problems you were experiencing with me that led to your decision. Now, are you going to leave or do I have to get security, i.e. my father, in here."

"Call whomever you want. I could care less because I'm not leaving until you listen to me. So, can I say what I came here for or are you planning on interrupting me again?"

"Say whatever you want Goten but remember people are defined by what they do, not by what they say and you can never take back what you've done."

"I understand that Trunks. I understood it on that night more than ever. You see I was defining you by your actions, which were, at best, misleading, and I forgot that while your actions define you, it is your words, when truthful, that show who you are. I was so focused on what you were doing and not enough on what and how you were saying things. And maybe, just maybe, you could listen to what I have to say and for just a moment forget my actions, my definition, and understand who I became and what I am now because of it."

"I said you can explain Goten. Don't sit there and preach to me like some holy man because you're far from it."

"Trunks, all I asked was for you to listen without judgment. But I see now that it is impossible, so I guess I'll just explain knowing that you cannot bring yourself to the level of maturity of everyone around you. The truth is that I thought that you were… well that you… were cheating on me. And before you object to that in any way, at least let me tell you why. You were always so shifty and hasty when I asked about why you were out so late all the time, you smelled like someone else, and I saw you that night in your office with Gohan. You always told me to get all the facts before making a decision, Trunks, so I waited until I thought that I had all the facts. But I made one mistake. The one piece of evidence that I forgot to collect was your testimony. I never truly came forth to you. I just danced around the subject and I was wrong. When I forced you to leave, I was hurting so badly on the inside Trunks. Now please, stop killing yourself because I need you so much. You are my life. It was bad enough not having you near me that whole time. I don't know what I'd do if I knew that you were gone."

"Is that what this is Goten? Is this just some ploy to get me to stay alive? Did my mother put you up to this? She's been on my case ever since we got here so she hoped that by mending my heart for a split second would make me all better? Well, I'm a little smarter than that Goten. I know what you're planning. You're just going to pretend to love me until I'm healthy and then you'll drop me again and make up some stupid excuse for it so that I don't die. Well, tell me how much money she offered you and I'll double it to make you stay away."

"It's not about money Trunks. In fact, when I bursted in through here to see you, your mother almost wouldn't let me. She believes that I still love you Trunks, why can't you?"

"Why couldn't you just a month ago? If you can't believe in me then why should I believe in you?"

"Trunks, do you understand exactly how much I trusted you. I let you go all willy-nilly everywhere you wanted for three solid months with hardly any explanation at all. The only thing I had to go on was my intuition. If you had just said something about it to me I might have been less suspicious. If you had just said something I wouldn't have gone down to Capsule Corp., and I wouldn't have seen you and Gohan in a most inappropriate manner. But if you really won't come home then I guess I can't do anything about it. You were always so stubborn. And Trunks, I didn't mean what I said before. They are our kids. Goodbye."

"Wait, Goten. Does that mean that you're going to let me see them?"

"Yes. They need you in their lives, Trunks, they miss you desperately. I miss you desperately."

"Goten. Did you see Gohan and me on the night that you left me?"

"Yes, why?"

"That was my last night away from you. I was so excited to come home that night and I was so glad that you were still awake. I never meant to hurt you Goten. I always assumed that you would believe the best in me, but I suppose with all that was going on, I didn't realize what it looked like I was doing. I know what you saw that night. Right before we left, I saw a flash of light go off and away from the building. It took me until just now to realize what that flash was. And knowing what it was, I guess I can honestly say that I… I understand, Goten. And also, I'm sorry. I'm sorry that I didn't say a lot and I'm sorry that I couldn't see my mistake."

"Trunks, does this mean what I think it means?"

"Goten, I love you so much. I want to be with you forever. Please promise me that you won't hurt me again."

"I promise. Now you."

"Promise."

Nobody's P.O.V.

And at this, Trunks began to rise and make his way to the doorway where Goten was standing. However, he began to collapse as soon as his feet hit the ground, only to be caught halfway way down by Goten. He was slowly placed back on his bed and he felt Goten's lips on his own. They were gentle due to his state but they were there with every ounce, possibly more, of love that they had on their wedding day.

"Trunks, you need to rest right now. Besides, it's late. I need to get home to Britany and Landon. Gohan is watching them right now, but I have to go back. I'll come by tomorrow with the children and every day after that until you get better, and soon enough you'll be able to come back home with us Trunks. I just don't think that day can come soon enough. I'm so glad I have you back Trunks. It's just been so hard without you."

"I know Goten. I'm glad you have me back too. And Goten, thank you for making this effort. You've made me the happiest person alive. I love you."

"I love you too."

Ending on such a happy note, Goten exited the room and saw to his right that Vegeta had been watching through the one way glass, though his next comment would show it was soundproof.

"Are you two together again?"

"Yes, sir, and─"

"Good. You two were meant for each other. I was really worried when he came back to us that night and told us what had happened. Make sure that you never pull a stupid stunt like that again."

"I will, sir."

"And Goten, call me dad already."

"Alright… dad."

Trunks: My father is so not like that

Kaiser: And yet my inexplicable ability to manipulate character allows me to pretend that he is.

Trunks: You are pure evil!

Goten: BWA-HA-HA-HA-HA!

Trunks: Did you bite him and make him into a miniature version of you?

Kaiser: No, that's disgusting Trunks!

Trunks: Oh, thank God!

Kaiser: I would never bite someone. I give them wet willies if I want to transform them into mini-me's.

Trunks: Goten, speak to me. Remember who you are!

Goten: What are you talking about?

Trunks: You're a mini-me!

Goten: Either that or I was choking on a bubblegum flavored jelly belly.

Trunks: That works too.

So I guess I got to it a little earlier than expected but I had to stay up pretty late to do it. Hope you enjoyed the chapter. It's a kind of heart-warming thing after the last few. Actually, I started writing this in May but I was writing it during class so I never really got to finish it until now. Again hope you enjoy it and the next one should be up at some point. Hopefully over vacation but then again who knows?