Warnings: Gohan torture, Shapener bashing, Drunken God action, frying pan action, demi-devil action
sidenotes: There will be the possibility of some Yamcha bashing later in the story. You all know how Yamcha can be a flirt and well, he never knows when to keep his hands to himself. A certain demi isn't going to like him too well when he makes a move on a certain raven haired girl. That will come later in the story as Gohan and Videl get closer.
Torture at CC: Chapter 5: Cell Games Hero
The students who were still upright glance down at those who had fainted then look towards Bulma. Videl was the only one who could form a rational thought at all. "Gohan is the Delivery Boy? How come he never told anyone?" The class glances at Bulma to see if maybe she had a good reason for it.
Bulma just shakes her head. "He didn't want his family to be in the spotlight, especially not with Goten being so young. People hound him enough as it is without this added trouble. He didn't need the publicity."
Some of the students see the reasoning behind all this. Videl thinks about it knowing what it was like in the spotlight. "It's not easy I know, being in the spotlight I mean. I can understand why he wouldn't want that kind of attention. But the mayor of Satan City has a ton of money from the people worldwide for him. It's gotten to over 300 billion zeni in the past 7 years. That could set up our entire school worth of students for the rest of their lives and yet Gohan has done nothing to claim that money."
Bulma just blinks for a moment. "Wow, I didn't realize it had gotten to be that much. That's about as much as CC makes in a year. That would indeed set Gohan and his family up for the rest of their lives. I don't think he even knows about the money though. He never mentioned anything along the lines of it anyways. It's hard to say one way or the other. As for talking to him, I would just give him some space for right now. He's probobly thinking you all hate him right now for not telling you. Not to mention he's thinking you might think of him as a freak. Talk to him at your own risk and be on guard if you do."
Bulma leads the whole group back to the living room area where surprisingly Gohan was sitting looking a bit upset. He turns and looks at the group with a slightly scared expression. "Please don't hate me you all. I just didn't want anyone to know yet." The class nods and understands.
Videl approaches him and sits down beside him. "I know what it's like to be in the spotlight Gohan and I don't blame you at all for not wanting to be in it. It's not all fun and games like some people think it is. There's alot more involved then they think there is. I won't judge you, but...I wish you would trust me enough to tell me a bit about yourself."
Gohan turns towards her with a slightly confused look. "You would have a hard time believing me Videl. My life is complicated, more so than anyone knows. I've seen things, done things, that nobody else could even dream possible. My life has been a huge mess, a mess no child should have had to endure. I did though...and so much more. You say you wouldn't judge me, but I ask you this. Would you trust me if I told you everything?"
Videl thinks about this for a moment then looks him in the eyes. "Yes, I would Gohan."
Gohan sighs slightly and stands up. "Then come with me. We have alot to discuss." He leads her upstairs to the Son wing and spends the next 4 hours telling her everything. While they were talking the other students had decided to make use of the pool and exercise equipment. Trunks and Goten were together by this time and had decided to play a prank on the students. They slip some snakes into the water and watch as the students scream and exit the water really fast. Bulma notices this and uses her frying pan to smack the demi's upside their heads. She then kicks them into the GR with Vegeta for punishment.
Suppertime came quickly that evening and the students were all downstairs eating when Gohan and Videl finally showed up and got something to eat. Alot of the students look at Gohan strangely for a moment before focusing on their food again. Gohan gets his food and goes away from the group and into the living room to eat. Videl scowls at the other students and joins Gohan in the living room after grabbing some food. "Don't mind them Gohan. They're just jealous of you for being so strong and powerful. In a way I can't blame them as I too am a bit jealous of that power, but from what you've told me, I don't really think I want that power either. I would be a target like you have for the main part of your life. Just cheer up Gohan. I don't like seeing you down." She gets a bit brave for a moment and sneaks a kiss on Gohan's cheek before munching on her supper while blushing from being so bold.
Gohan blushes as well and looks towards Videl. "Videl, ummm...would you...ummm...do you want a boyfriend?" He gulps hoping he wasn't making a fool of himself for asking her, especially considering they weren't even that much of friends. He gets a pleasant surprise when Videl grins and kisses him, this time full on the lips. "Ummm...I guess thats a yes."
Videl giggles slightly. "You're darn right thats a yes Gohan. I might be harsh towards you, but I do like you, alot. Even before I found out about you, I liked you. Theres just something about you that draws me like a moth to a flame. You're my flame Gohan and I don't want it to ever burn out."
Android 18 happened to be there to hear that. "Awwww, how sweet. So Gohan, when are you going to tell your mother you have a new girlfriend?" She winks at him slyly getting a blush in return.
He looks up at her and sighs. "When I get around to it. I only just asked her you know. It's not like it's a hot topic yet anyways. If you tell her, I will personally hunt you down and kick your sorry rear end from here to Timbuktu." He looks at her reaction and notices her pale slightly knowing that he meant it. "Now, if you don't mind 18, I'm trying to enjoy my supper and my company...so scram."
18 makes a hasty retreat and heads out to do other things, like using the pool while she had time.
Ya ya, I know. Short chapter again. Plenty more ideas forming though but it takes time to type all this up too. :D anyways, please review this chapter and I look forward to hearing your comments.
