The Aftermath
Author's Note:
I wanted these last two chapters to kind of focus on family and how they are affected
Bulma knew that Vegeta hadn't left the hospital so she went up to the roof. She walked up the endless flight of stairs and there he was. Arms and legs crossed sitting on the edge of the building. She gave a sad smile and walked over to him. She put her hand on his shoulder and to get her balance and sat beside him.
He just looked out at the bright lights of the city. She laid her head on his shoulder. "We over reacted". She said knowing he wasn't going to respond. "She thinks you hate her know and she-". She was interrupted by him. "It's not my fault our children never fell to make an idiotic choice". Bulma smiled at her husband. She could tell he was pretty upset but hell. They both had done worst. If they had been like Bulma or Vegeta when they were growing up Bulma would have tried to kill herself already.
Oh god or a combination of both. They would have a planet splurging adventurer running away at 16 too much to handle in other words. "Vegeta there going to be stupid yeah but just be grateful there nothing like you or I growing up that would be hell". He huffed and continued to look forward. "She's sorry Vegeta". Bulma said touching his cheek and turning it toward her. "I know she sorry women and I accepted her and Trunks poor choices I just hope there aren't too many more".
Vegeta said removing her hand from him. Bulma just giggled at him. She wrapped her arms around his waist. "Vegeta our children are going to make so many mistakes and girls are harder especially girls like Bulla with huge ego and even bigger attitudes". He looked down at her.
"For the record I wanted another son". She smiled and looked at him. "You're too much".
Goten looked over to the young doctor and back to Bulla. He found no harm in it and nodded to her. He scooted the chair back and left the room. "The coffee here is pretty good". Kelly smiled looking at him. "Yeah I'm use to it by now". Goten said walking down the hallway into the coffee lounge. He held the door open for her. It was only common courtesy. "Oh aren't you such a gentleman".
She said smiling at him walking over to the counter and ordering the coffee. Goten just blushed and rubbed the back of his head. "You want sugar". She said mixing the coffee. "No thank you I like it black". He said taking the cup from her and sitting down. She nodded and sat down with her own. "So you come here often". She said sipping the hot liquid. "Only when Bulla needs to be here".
"So are you guys a couple or just good friends". He was thinking about what he should say. Bulla was under the age and she could tell Bulma and Vegeta. "We really close friends and have been for awhile". Kelly nodded and took that as he was single. "So what do you do"? She said crossing her legs in the skirt making it raise it up her legs. "I umm… I'm in college right now in the medical field". Goten said checking his phone.
"Interesting I'm also in the medical field". She said joking. "Wow I had no idea". He said laughing sarcastically. "Really thought it's a good field to be in I enjoy making people feel better and meeting new and interesting people everyday". He smiled and agreed she took the cup and threw it away after he was done. She stood up and grabbed her lab coat. "Umm I'm on call but I really hope to see you around Goten". He smiled and replied "It was nice meeting you". She smiled and exited the room.
He walked back down the hallway and seen Bulma and Vegeta. "Go home boy". Vegeta instructed him. "Umm… I'm good Vegeta". Vegeta looked at him suspiciously. "Why are you still here don't you have a women at home to be worrying about". Goten was taking back by Vegeta's bluntness not that it wasn't normal. Bulma nudged him in the arm. "Sorry Vegeta but I don't I'm fine with being here with Bulla". Vegeta walked closer to him making Goten back away. "I'm not ok with the time you're spending with her". Goten was taking back did Vegeta know about them? He thought about it he knew he wouldn't still be here. "I'm just concerned about her Sir".
"Come on Vegeta stop interrogating him he's just as concerned as all of us get off his case". She said defending her best friends' son. Vegeta glared at him and walked away. I mean if looks could kill that would be the one. "Thanks Bulma". She smiled at him. "No problem I thankful about all the things you do for her and I'm glad it's you and not some gold digging gigolo". He laughed nervously with her. "Um thanks yeah".
"Oh Goten next time she thinking about do something stupid like this again make sure you slap her upside the head first". She said winking at him. He agreed and went into her room to see her awake. "Where did you go"? She said lying on the pillow.
"Um talking to your wonderful dad". He said sarcastically sitting back in the chair. "Did he scare you"? She said re-positioning herself on the pillow. "Kind of yeah but I'll leave". He said moving her hair out of her face. She smiled and grabbed his head and intertwined her hand with his. "Are you going to be mad if I say I have class tomorrow morning and should be getting some sleep"? He said waiting on her answer.
"No you should go I'm fine I promise". She said smiling closing her eyes. "Besides my birthday party is coming up soon and you know that's bigger than Christmas". She said slowly drifting away. "I know can't wait". He said kissing her forehead and grabbing his jacket as she fell to sleep. "Wait I want my goodnight kiss". She said reaching for him. He walked back over to her. "Good night Bugsy". He said leaning down to kiss her. "Goodnight Daffy". She said kissing him back. He pulled away and looked into her eyes. "And don't worry your dads not mad at you".
"If I'm lucky". She responded and quickly fell to sleep. Vegeta watched Goten leave and went into her room. He just looked at her tangled hair and thin face. He sat in the chair and looked at her. He felt like he had been cursed his whole life. The Gods apparently hated him and was taking it out on his princess. He just put his hands in his hair and shook his head. It was his fault that she was sick. Or at least that's what he thought.
Next Day
Bulla was going to be released today. She was changing into the clothes her mother brought for her. Bulma walked in with two coffees. "Are you excited to eat real food again doll". She said sitting her down."Yeah a couple pounds won't hurt". Bulla walked over to pick up her bag and check her cell phone. No messages it read she frowned she knew he was in class but she just wanted to hear from him. "You ok Bulla"? Bulma said noticing her change in mood. "Yeah I'm fine do you mind dropping me off at school I'm in the mood for some un-needed learning". She said picking up her purse.
"Sure if that's what you want is there any reason". She said getting up from the seat. "No real reason". Bulla said exited the room. They walked down the hallway and were caught by Dr. Vala. "Hey Bulla here's that new medicine to get you a healthy diet". She said with a chipper voice. "Oh and Bulla here tell Goten to give me call". The older women said handing her the card. Bulla looked at the card and snatched it out of her hand. "I'll do my best". Bulla said sarcastically and walking away.
"What was that about ". She said linking arms with her walked through the front sliding door. The crowd was covering the entrance. "Move it, Get out of my way, I swear". Bulma said pushing through the crowd holding Bulla's hand to the car. They both got in and looked at each other and laughed.
"Well isn't that always fun". Bulla said catching her breath. Bulma laughed and started the exotic sports car. They rode in silence until Bulla sparked a conversation. "Mom I have to tell you something you may not agree with". Bulma pulled in the parking lot and cut the car engine. "What is it"? Bulma said looking at her. Bulla just shook her head and went to open the door. "No no missy no more lying remember". Bulma said tapping her finger on the
Bulla sat back and took a deep breath. "I'm dating Goten". Her hand massaged her arm. Bulma just looked out the window. "Wow".