Ch.3

"Oh Goku leave me alone! I—I just want to be alone!" Chichi continued to run deeper into the woods. Goku had no choice but to increase his speed to shorten the gap between them.

"Chi look out!" It was too late for her to stop. Goku threw himself on top of her to prevent her from running off the cliff and into the ravine.

"Dammit Chi!" Goku had never felt so scared. His heart wouldn't stop beating fast.

"Chi? Chi! What's wrong?!" Goku lightly tapped her cheek to wake her up. He examined her thoroughly to make sure she was okay. She had a few scratches here and there but she was alright. He gently picked her up and carried her back home.

There he tended to her wounds and tucked her into bed. He gingerly inched her body towards him being extra careful not to hurt her or wake her up. She snuggled closer into her chest and he could feel her warm breath tickle him and make him shiver. He pulled back to see her sleeping face and listened to her cute snores. Goku couldn't resist and poked her nose; what he got was the cutest face he has ever seen. He was curious as to see some other reactions so he lightly ran his finger up her spine making her whimper softly. He couldn't explain the feeling in his chest but he knew what his heart wanted now. His eyes started to feel heavy and he entered a deep peaceful sleep.

The next morning Chichi opened her eyes and to her amazement (and confusion) she was staring right at Goku's peaceful sleeping face. She was even more shocked to find his arm draped across her bare waist. Goku continued to sleep but tighten his grip on her waist pulling her closer to him. She could feel his warm breath in her hair making her shiver. "Chi, lets sleep for a little longer." Goku murmured without opening his eyes.

"No, Goku I—why are we in bed together?" Chichi sat up and protectively covered her body with the thin sheet. "Well—you ran out last night and almost fell into a ravine so I sort of jumped on top of you to prevent it and you had some scratches on your arms and legs…and I tucked you into bed." He pointed at the bandages that covered her scrapes and bruises as evidence.

"You know Chi you really scared me."

"I'm sorry. You won't have to worry about that after today—my village isn't that far. I didn't mean to burden you in anyway. I know you probably think I am crazy and annoying after witnessing that emotional outburst. Thanks for everything—really I am very grateful." Chichi felt like she was becoming a nuisance to Goku and felt ashamed.

"That's not what I meant. I mean you scared me—but that's because I thought I almost lost you. Chi, I don't know what I would have done if I didn't make it in time." Goku stared into her glassy eyes.

"And you are not annoying. I like spending time with you. As a matter of fact I am sad that we are nearing your village because I don't want this to end, Chi. I think you are an excellent fighter and the sweetest girl I've met. You are beautiful like a delicate flower and you always smell sweet. Every time I look at you my heart beats wildly and I want nothing more than to protect you." Goku had unknowingly shared his thoughts and feelings to her.

"Goku, do you like me?" Chichi whispered she wasn't sure if she wanted to go through that emotional turmoil again. Goku blushed and nodded his head in accordance with the raven hair girl.

"You mean like like me right?" Chichi searched his eyes for reassurance.

"I do Chichi." Goku leaned closer to her and softly placed his lips onto her plump ones. He pulled back to a blushing Chichi. "Why?" She whispered touching her lips.

"Because I like you and it just felt right." He teased her and kissed her again.

"Do you like me Chi?" Chichi giggled and replied "Of course you dummy—since the day I first met you." Goku was amazed that she's liked him for that long.

"What you like about me?"

"You sure are asking a lot of questions." Goku laughed he was curious to know what she liked about him.

"On the surface I thought you were a hunk…I mean I still do and the strongest man in the world but that's just extra. I like how you never gave up. I admired your courage, morals and values to defend and protect people. Well you see it's complicated Goku—but even the small things like your warm smile was enough to make my heart flutter. Ohh…there is more to it believe me I just can't find the right words." Goku never imagined there was a person who cared so much about him except his grandfather.

He was eager to explore these new feelings with her. Goku had an idea that he hoped Chichi would also like. "Chi, what do you say we stay here a few days. I would like to spend more time with you." Chichi smiled.

"Oh Goku that sounds so romantic. Just me and you! It's like a date—but not really."

"What is a date?"

"It is what two people do to get to know each other better. If they like each other then they become a couple. And if all goes well and they love each other they get married." Goku was now starting to understand the concept of two people liking one another and what that meant in the long-run.

"Come on Chi! Let's start this 'date'." Goku pulled her out of the bed.

"Alright!" She couldn't help but giggle at how excited Goku was about dating.

"Umm...does this mean we can share the same bed and continue to kiss?" Goku blush because his body was reacting more to the thought of being physically closer to Chichi.

"Yes—yes we can."

"Great because I like waking up with you. Not to mention you feel very soft and warm in my arms." Chichi's face was crimson. She liked the new attention Goku was giving her but this was too much for her yearning body.

"I like waking up with you too." Goku's grin grew wider and he locked eyes with her. He pulled her into a kiss but his stomach intervened loudly.

"Can we eat first?"