Chapter 8

That night was the longest night of Bulma's life. Goku took care of her the night and dressed her wounds and placed her in the bed to rest. Goku stayed by her side all night, never leaving her side.

The morning soon came and the sunlight peeked through the window which woke Bulma out of her slumber. Bulma tried to sit up but quickly flinched due to the pain she felt on her body. She stretched out her arms and looked at the bruises she had on her arms. She then pulled the covers back and noticed the scars on her legs. She then slowly got up and walked to the bathroom. She turned the light on and looked in the mirror. Tears started to fall from her eyes as she noticed her busted lip, swollen face and black and blue bruise on her cheek. She couldn't believe she was back in this situation again. She reached out to touch her face and flinched due the soreness. She was so consumed in looking in the mirror, she didn't notice Goku watching her from the bathroom door.

"Good morning Bulma." Goku stated as he walked towards her, standing behind her.

"Oh, Good morning Goku." Bulma stated as she tried to wipe her tears quickly.

Goku stopped her hand and began to wipe her tears for her, "You don't have to wipe your tears on your own. I'm here to do that for you."

Bulma smiled weakly and turned to face Goku, "You are an amazing guy. Most people would say I told you so, but not you. You came to my rescue without me even calling."

"I told you I will always be here for you and I never break my promises." Goku consoled Bulma as he continued to wipe her tears.

"I'm sorry for crying hard, I probably look a mess. " Bulma sarcastically stated, turning her head to side.

Goku took a deep breath and turned her head to look at him, "Bulma… you are beautiful."

That small statement took Bulma's breath away. Why couldn't he be the father of her child. Why didn't they ever try to be more than friends when they were younger. She made up in her mind that she will not go back to Vegeta.

"Now… what are your plans for today?" Goku asked.

"Well, Trunks is with my mom for 2 more days so I can rest, so no plans for today." Bulma stated.

"Well, do just that." Goku nodded. "I will fix you some breakfast and then you can lay down for a nap. I will train outside and then I will come back to fix you some lunch and then you watch tv or something. And lastly I will help you prepare for tonight with a dinner and a hot bath."

"You will do all of that for me?" Bulma asked.

"Of course. You are worth it, and you need to rest your body and soul right now. Let me just take care of you." Goku stated as he walked her out of the bathroom towards the bed. "Now lay down and I will make your breakfast."

Bulma smiled as Goku pulled back the sheets and escorted her to lay in the bed. Goku then gave her a kiss on the forehead and left her in the room. Goku waits for Bulma to fall asleep, so he can train outside.

Goku was outside performing his Katas, when a familiar Ki arrived at Capsule Corp.

"What do you want Yamcha?" Goku continued his Katas.

"I felt some major power over here last night and I was wondering what was going on?" Yamcha stated as he watched Goku perform his exercise.

Goku finished his last block and answered Yamcha, "If you felt so much power last night, why didn't you come last night."

"Well" Yamcha cleared his throat. " I felt yours here and I figured you handle it. So is she okay?"

"Yes, she is." Goku crossed his arms. "Is that all you came over to say? Because she is in good hands now."

"Well, I wanted to tell you this from man to man. If you are going to be with Bulma, take care of her." Yamcha stated as he walked towards Goku.

Goku started to laugh, "Are you trying to check me?" Goku's eyebrow lifted in irritation.

"No. No. I just want to make sure she is in good hands that's all, if that was your intention." Yamcha raised his hands.

"Oh, you don't have to worry about her. Worry about Chichi." Goku stated uncrossing his arms.

Yamcha noticed Goku's irritation and decided to leave the topic alone. "Well, I wanted to tell you that Chichi and I are expecting."

"Well congratulations." Goku gave a smile, "Now is there anything else you need to tell me."

"Well, No. I just wanted to tell you, because I want us to be friends again." Yamcha stated.

Goku looked down and chuckled dangerously low, "Well… Yamcha I'm not mad at you.. But I don't need friends that sleep with the women in my life. You understand right?"

Yamcha nodded and turned around to take off, "Well, I see you around." and he flew off.

Goku looked up in the sky as he watched Yamcha disappear.

"Let me get cleaned up so I can make Bulma's lunch." Goku stated as he walked into Capsule Corp. Goku went inside to prepare Bulma's lunch for the day.

~Mt. Paozu~

"And where have you been?" Chichi asked as she was in the kitchen cooking.

"I went to talk to Goku." Yamcha stated as he walked into the kitchen and sat at the table.

"About what?" Chichi asked.

"I asked him about those power levels I felt last night, and what his intentions with Bulma were."

Chichi walked over with a bowl of ramen, "That is none of your business. You have other things to worry about."

"Oh yea, I told him…." He took a sip of ramen, "That you are expecting."

Chichi dropped her spoon and stared at him, "I wanted to tell him.. Not you."

"What is the difference if I tell him or you? You're pregnant and he needs to know." Yamcha slurped his ramen.

"What did he say?" She asked.

"He told me congratulations and is that all." Yamcha replied.

"That's all!" Chichi exclaimed.

" Yep…" Yamcha nodded.

Chichi was shocked about her ex husband's reaction. "He must be over me", she thought to herself.

"Chichi.. Earth to Chichi." Yamcha waved his hand in front of her face. "You alright"

"Yes. I am. Let's finish our lunch." Chichi replied as she fixed her food. "Come on Gohan time to eat."

"Gohan is with Piccolo training." Yamcha slurped some more ramen.

Chichi thought to herself, "Gohan doesn't like being home. He is either at his father's house or with Piccolo." Chichi frowned and began to eat her lunch.

~Later at Capsule Corp~

Bulma completed her dinner that Goku prepared. Goku still impressed her with his actions. Goku always appeared to be so simple minded, even child like but these actions are actions of a grown man.

"Dinner was great." Bulma stated as she wiped her mouth. Goku stared at her face and was in awe of her beauty. Even behind the scars and bruises, Bulma was a beautiful woman, and any man was lucky to have her.

"So, after your dinner, it's time for your bath." Goku got up and placed the plates to Bulma's maid bots to clean up. He then went to the bathroom and ran the water nice hot and added some bath solution in the tub. He also lit three candles and dimmed the lights. "Your bath awaits." Goku reached out and walked her to the bathroom.

Bulma was amazed at the sight in front of her. It looks so serene. Bulma began to take her shirt off but had some difficulties due to the injuries Vegeta placed on her. "Goku, can you help me." She blushed from embarrassment.

"Sure." Goku reached out and helped lift her arms up as he took off her shirt. Leaving her in her laced bra. Bulma felt Goku's eyes on her. She felt so embarrassed due the bruise she had on her stomach and arms. Goku then slowly reached to untie her sweatpants, and slide them down her leg slowly. His eyes met Bulmas eyes, as he reached behind her and unhooked her bra. Bulma's breathing was steady and it matches Goku's breathing. He slid one strap of her bra off her shoulder and then the other strap, exposing her breast. His finger grazed against her shoulders and then her breast. "You are beautiful." He let the comment slip through his lips.

"I will let you finish undressing and I will wait for you in the room.

Bulma nodded and watched Goku leave the bathroom and shut the door. Bulma turned to face the mirror and stared at her face and body. She let her fingers touch her bruises as she started to cry. "What beauty does he see?"

"Yes, what beauty does Kakarott see?" An image of Vegeta appeared in the mirror.

Bulma shook her head and noticed the image of Vegeta had disappeared in the mirror. Her tears fell as she slipped her small frame into the hot water. She rested her head on the tub and let the bubbles consume her. "I'm so weak, I let this man destroy my mind, my body and soul and I went back to him all over a stupid feeling call love. Trunks deserve a better mom, Vegeta is right. I'm worthless…" Bulma tears fell harder as she slowly sank herself in the tub letting the water consume her. Maybe the water can wash away her pain, maybe she can find peace in another life. She continued to sink herself in the tub, not coming up for air.

Goku noticed that he didn't hear any splashing in the tub and it's been a while since she has been in the tub. So Goku, knocked on the bathroom door.

"Bulma…" Goku knocked on the door again and didn't hear a response. Goku's heart dropped as his thoughts went to the worse. Goku opened the door and saw Bulma submerge under the water. He ran immediately and jumped in the tub grabbing her out the water.

"Bulma...wake up" He shook her and immediately she coughed up water, giving Goku a sigh of relief.

"Why did you save me?" Bulma looked at him.

Goku looked at her, "Because you have people that would miss you.. Your family,your friends, your son, and me."

"I'm worthless. Look at me" Bulma stated, still in the tub being held by Goku.

"Bulma. You are worthy of love and happiness. Don't you know I love you. I loved you since we were teenagers. I can't imagine my life without you." Goku looked at her and kissed her.

Bulma gave in and kissed back passionately. He took Bulma out of the tub, bridal style and carried her wet body to the bed. Goku kissed every scar and every bruise on her body. "Your body is a work of art, beautifully and wonderfully made."

Bulma moaned after every kiss, arching her back within his touch.

"Goku.. Please make love to me." Bulma begged through her tears. "Love me."

Goku kissed her as he parted her, so he can thrust himself inside. He let out a deep moan as he continued to slowly thrust in and out of her. In that moment, he wished he could get her pregnant, to have their own little one but he knew right now was not the time. Goku and Bulma continued to make love throughout the night. Bulma knew that this was the man that she was going to be with. She was finally safe. She was with her hero.