A/N: Hi I love Asexual Goku,,, also this is literally the worst thing I've ever produced but,, ok

Shot IX: Ace

It was raining the day Vegeta fell in love with Goku.

They were in a field, and the storm conjured rather suddenly, but the way it held itself was gentle, a drizzle of heavy raindrops. It wasn't aggressive, it wasn't forceful, but it was sudden; recalling it made Vegeta feel somewhat poetic. He compared it vaguely to his own feelings.

Vegeta was perfectly fine continuing their spar, the weather not bothering him at all, but Goku had obviously lost interest in the battle. He landed softly on the ground and gave Vegeta a look of anticipation, expecting him to call the fight off for now.

Vegeta recently had found it harder and harder to say no to Goku, but especially now, with rain suctioning the fabric of his gi to his body and glistening against his bruised, beaten body.

"Very well," Vegeta caved, landing as well. "If it worries you so much, let's get out of the rain."

Goku's expression brightened and he nodded. "I know a place," he said over the sound of rain. He moved to take Vegeta's hand in his own. Goku's was slick and soft against own hand, and a gentle flush rose to his cheeks accompanying the flutter in his stomach.

Goku pulled him out of the field and towards the mountain in the distance. As they approached, Goku lead him around until a relatively small crevice was visible. A cave big enough for two.

Once inside, Goku pulled his shirt off over his head and rung it, whistling at the amount of rainwater that puddled beneath. "Man, it's really comin' down out there!"

Vegeta couldn't care less about the rain. His eyes were transfixed on Goku's face; every expression he made, every flick of his eyebrows and every time he wrinkled his nose, it sent sparks of an unintelligible sensation throughout him. He was such an incredibly built Saiyan, even if he was an idiot.

Goku jolted a little and glanced over at Vegeta. Embarrassed to be caught, Vegeta slowly pulled his gaze away, looking outside.

Just as it had started, the rainstorm ended suddenly, and a breeze blew through the trees, startling them into making a rustle. Vegeta, too, reacted to the breeze, shuddering slightly.

"Oh, hey! Vegeta, look!" Goku grabbed his arm and tugged him closer ever so gently, pointing to the sky. Above the rich green field, a faint rainbow circled another mountain in the distance.

If a rainbow wasn't as much of a sign as any, Vegeta didn't know what was.

He tilted his head to look at Goku again. His eyes were wide, full of excitement and happiness at the natural miracle, and Vegeta found it endearing how excitable Goku was. In fact, everything about him was endearing, and Vegeta felt something blossom in his chest.

"Kakarot," Vegeta said, the word coming out a lot softer than he intended. Goku, obviously not wanting to look away from the rainbow, tilted his head a bit to the side.

"Hmm?"

"Kakarot, look at me."

Goku sighed softly through his nose and turned to face Vegeta. They were close now, inches from each other, and heat flushed to Goku's face.

Vegeta smiled, a genuine expression he hadn't felt compelled to wear in a very long time. "The rainbow is lovely."

Goku smiled, still red in the face, and looked back at the sky thoughtfully. "Ain't it?" He stayed silent for a moment before speaking again, "whenever I see a rainbow, I'll think of you."

"Thank you," Vegeta answered. After he had said it, he realized it was a bit odd, but it didn't keep the grin from his face.

Goku laughed a bit and turned back to face him. "Vegeta, you're really great, y'know? I'm so glad I wouldn't let Kuririn kill ya when we first met."

Vegeta snorted and rolled his eyes. "Please."

Goku laughed again, pulling him closer. "I just like bein' with you. You make me really happy. I've been meanin' to tell ya that for awhile now."

Vegeta's heart pounded so loudly he was worried it could be heard. "I'm glad you said it."

"Maybe we should get married."

Vegeta stiffened. "Are you joking?"

Goku shook his head. "I know it sounds dumb. I've been thinkin' a lot about it though." Growing further excited at the idea, he continued. "Listen. We could sleep in the same bed, and when we wake up, I could make breakfast. And we could… well, we could do whatever we want. We could watch TV together, or spar, or… take a nap." He chuckled, moving his hand to hold Vegeta's.

"What else?" Vegeta insisted, unable to keep his heart rate under control. Each idea sent more desire through his body.

"Well, we could hold hands all the time like this. And take turns doin' the dishes, and hug, wear wedding rings… and-"

"You want to do all these things with me?"

Goku nodded. "Yeah. I've been thinkin' about it."

Vegeta sighed, his heart hammering his rib cage. "That sounds…"

"Stupid?" Goku blushed and pulled his hands away, scratching the back of his head. "I thought ya'd say that."

"No," Vegeta answered. "Nice. It sounds nice."

Goku rose his brows in surprise. "Oh… really?"

"Can I kiss you?"

Goku's expression grew even further shocked, and his face flushed completely. "Oh! Yeah! We can kiss too when we're married."

"Sure." Vegeta moved closer. "But can I kiss you right now?"

Goku smiled. "Yeah."

Vegeta tilted forward and bumped his lips softly to Goku's. His lips were warm, and wet, and very soft. Small shocks traveled down Vegeta's spine, and he moved his hands closer. Goku captured them and held them tightly as he kissed back.

It was such a nice feeling, but the longer it lasted, the more Vegeta wanted. He moved his lips on Goku's, who responded positively. Then, he pressed his tongue into Goku's mouth, who still took it well. The chemistry was sweet.

Then, Vegeta started moving faster. He was panting softly as he tasted Goku's mouth, and the powerful emotion within him mixed with arousal. He pulled his hands away from Goku's and settled them on his hips, trailing them closer to his groin.

As soon as Goku squirmed, however, Vegeta pulled back. Nothing was more of a turnoff than discomfort, especially when no verbal consent had been discussed. Vegeta wasn't going to do that to Goku.

"What is it?" he asked, panting quietly.

Goku's face was still red, down to his neck. He moved a hand to the back of his head. "Nothin'..."

Vegeta felt disappointment and guilt swell inside of him. What a range of unfamiliar emotions he was feeling today. "Something is. Don't lie." He completely removed himself from Goku. Had he changed his mind?

"Oh, er…" Goku, too, looked disappointed when Vegeta left him. He leaned forward, trying to be closer. "Can we maybe… not do anythin' dirty?"

Vegeta stared at him. "Why?"

Goku cast his gaze down, looking embarrassed. "I just… I don't really like it."

"You don't like sex?"

"Yeah."

Vegeta rose a brow. "Kakarot, you have two children with your ex wife."

"I know…" He squirmed again, a telltale sign of his discomfort. "I know. That was because Chi-Chi kinda… talked me into it. I didn't like it the first time, and I thought it woulda been better the second time, but it wasn't."

Vegeta felt a little calmer to hear that it wasn't that Goku didn't feel attracted to him. Still, Vegeta couldn't recall a relationship he had ever had in which sex wasn't a factor.

"Okay," he said after a moment of thought. "I can work with this."

Goku's expression lifted slowly. "Really?"

"Yeah," he answered. He took Goku's hand again. "This is fine. I'm satisfied."

Goku smiled broadly, moving in and wrapping his arms around Vegeta. "Thanks, Vegeta."

Vegeta exhaled, smiling a little. "You're soaked. Let's go home and get you in the bath before you fall ill."

"'Kay." Goku pulled away and climbed out of the cave, holding a hand out for Vegeta.

The Saiyan prince accepted his hand and climbed out of the crevice; despite the previous rain storm, the scenery around them was clear and beautiful, and the rainbow still hanged in the sky ahead.

End