Trunks had left his sleeping boyfriend at his parents' home to go to work. At first he was considering not going in today to stay cuddled up with his boyfriend but Goten had woken up, telling him that he should go. He would be there when he came back. It still was hard to leave him, knowing he was still hurting, but Goten had told him to go. So here he was with a pile of paperwork to keep his mind distracted.

Gohan had come by the Briefs home to see his brother, but Bulma said he was still asleep. They were having coffee in the kitchen when surprisingly Goten came in and sat down with them.

"Hey sweetie how'd you sleep?" asked Bulma.

"Fine."

"Well I hope you're hungry I saved some breakfast for you."

Goten smiled. "Thank you Bulma," he said as he headed towards the fridge to gather and heat up what she prepared for him.

Gohan looked at his brother before he turned to Bulma. "You never usually cook. What's going on?"

"I needed something to distract me. His mother really did something to him."

"Goten has a history of blocking when my mother yells at him. I wasn't in there, so I don't know what she said."

"Well he'll put the pieces together Gohan."

"That's what I'm afraid of Bulma. I don't what's going to happen when he remembers the whole conversation."

"We'll all be right beside him to help him through this rough time with his mother, especially Trunks."

"So that's what Goten told my mom?"

"Yes, you're brother and my son are in love with each other. They are together now."

"If anyone can get my brother through this it's Trunks."

"He's strong like his father but at the same time he's going to need something to hold onto."

"He's got us mom," said Bulla as she Uub walked into the room. Bulla looked to the gravity room. "And dad to."

Goten ate the breakfast Bulma had made for him and then sat back in his chair. 'Why can't I have a mom like Trunks'? She accepts him no matter what, but I get the mom who is disgusted at the thought of two men being together. I mean it's not like I love other men. I just love Trunks. Why can't she understand that?'

He was about to put his head down when he felt his brother's hand on his back. "Hey little brother, how are you doing?"

"I feel better then I did yesterday."

"I'm sorry about mom."

"I really don't want to get into it with you Gohan."

"Well how about you and Trunks? Can we talk about that?" Goten smiled. "He makes you happy doesn't he Goten?"

"Yes. He's been very good to me. I love him so much. Kami why did I ask him to go to work today?" His brother laughed.

Goten relaxed outside in the backyard, lying on the fresh, smelling grass. It was more peaceful here then we he lived at home. No arguing accept for Bulma and Vegeta's entertaining quips at each other. 'Through their arguing they still love each other. I don't know if I can ever forgive my mother.' He let out a sigh as he heard a pair of feet block the sun from his view.

"Hey Bulla, Uub," he said as they sat down beside him on the grass. "Don't you two have school or something?"

"They gave us the day of today on account it's Hercule Satan day. Can you believe they gave him a day?" asked Bulla.

"I guess the old man's good for something," said Goten.

"Well he is the World Champ after all," said Uub.

They all laughed together.

"You know Goten it's good to have you here," said Bulla.

"I don't know if I'm going to be much company."

"That's ok neither is Trunks," she said as Goten laughed.

"On a more serious note I'm happy you two got together. He's a lot happier then he's been in a long time, but you know now it's his turn to give you happiness. After all you deserve it."

"Thanks Bulla."

"When's the last time you had real fun Goten?" asked Uub.

"Probably when I was a kid, why?"

"Bulla and I are going to the festival tonight. You and Trunks can come with us if you want."

"That does sound fun even if it's a festival thrown for Mr. Satan. I'm in."

"Good cause mom and dad wanted the house to themselves tonight and if you decided to stay then you'd hear a lot of things you wish you didn't."

"Have you ever walked in on your parents?" asked Goten.

"No, but Trunks has had the pleasure a few times." She laughed. "I feel so bad for him."

"A few times," Goten laughed, "kami that's awful."

"I think that's why he moved out. Poor guy thought they would be done having sex after I was born."

"Well kudos for them for still being so hot and heavy after all these years," said Goten.

"Well thank you Goten it's always nice to be appreciated," said Bulma as Goten blushed at being heard by her.

Yet he was still curious about something. "Hey Bulma," he said as he stood up from the grass, "Why did you and Vegeta never marry?"

"We are just not by human custom and besides I don't need a piece of paper to prove how much I love Vegeta. I mean what's better then an imprint on your skin as a reminder of our bond to each other? I don't need a fancy wedding and a ridiculously expensive wedding ring. I just need him."

"That is so sweet mom."

"Yeah mom sure has a way with words," said Trunks as he touched upon the ground in his work suit and suitcase.

"You're right about that son," said Vegeta, coming out of the gravity room.

The festival was alive with lights, sounds, and games as Goten, Trunks, Bulla, and Uub indulged their childhood in the excitement of the festival. Bulla had won her boyfriend a huge, stuffed, pink bear, which Uub blushed about as the two male demi-saiyans laughed at his embarrassment.

"Hey! I happen to love my pink bear so shut up," said Uub.

"It's very cute Uub," said Goten as he bit his lip to keep him from laughing.

"I don't see you winning anything for your man," said Uub.

Goten blushed. "What do you get for the man who has everything?" The raven-haired man asked.

All of a sudden he felt Trunks behind him, his warm breath in his ear. He whispered. "How about some loving?" Trunks brought his arms around his boyfriend, pressing his back up against his torso and kissing down his neck.

"Tru—Trunks we're in public," said Goten as he tried to escape his boyfriend's embrace, but Trunks was just too strong.

"I'm not letting go, so you can forget it chibi." He kissed him on the cheek.

"Not even to win you a prize."

Trunks's grasp loosened on Goten as he smirked. "I'd like to see you try."

"You're on Briefs."

Trunks was carrying a huge, sized stuffed dragon ball and a little plush toy of him which Goten let out a chuckle every now and then. "I can't believe they make something like that," said Trunks. "It's kind of disturbing."

"Aw it's so cute," said Bulla. "It looks just like you." Goten and Uub laughed so hard tears were coming out of their eyes as Bulla faced the two hysterics.

"Ye—yeah Trunks it's very sexy," said Goten as he doubled over laughing.

"Ha ha very funny," He smiled a devious smile, "but will see who's laughing when you're the one sleeping with it tonight."

"Oh!" said Bulla and Uub.

"It would be much better company then you Trunks."

"Oh!" the couple said again.

Trunks smiled as he walked up to Goten and kissed him passionately on the mouth. "Wha—what was that for?" asked Goten.

"I love you," said Trunks as Goten took his hand.

"I love you to Trunks."

"What!" The two turned in the direction of a very pissed off Valese and her brother. "You love Trunks."

"Yes," said Goten as he squeezed Trunks' hand.

"I always thought your ex-boyfriend was a disgusting homo," said Fred, Valese's brother as Trunks punched him in the face.

"I suggest you walk the other way before I do more damage to your face," said Trunks as the two walked away.

Goten squeezed his boyfriend's hand. "Come on Trunks lets cool you off," he said as he led Trunks out and away from the crowd while Uub and Bulla went to enjoy more of the festivities.

Leaning up against a tree, Trunks stared at the festivities in front of him before Goten's face blocked his view with a smile before Trunks took him in his arms, holding him close as he kissed his neck once again. He heard him giggle, and Trunks smiled.

Goten took a break from his make out session with his boyfriend as he entered the bathroom. Splashing cold water on his face, he sighed and looked in the mirror before drying his face off with a paper towel. Coming out he was faced with Fred, his ex-girlfriend's brother.

"What do you want Fred?"

"I think you know Goten."

His eyes were filled with lust, and Goten was disgusted. "I want nothing to do with you so walk away before you get hurt."

"That's funny coming from you. Let me fresh your memory I kicked your ass in high school."

Goten clenched his fist and took a breath in and then out. "Only because I let you. I can easily take you out with one punch, but I learned fighting isn't always the answer."

"Taking the high moral ground. What a wimp you are."

"You don't know anything about me Fred, so I'm giving you another chance to walk away before I do some real damage."

Nothing happened so Goten decided to walk away but not before Fred came at him, which he sensed so he blocked by stepping a side as Fred hit the ground, slipping into unconsciousness.

Suddenly Goten had a strong feeling that he wanted to be alone again but he remembered Trunks was waiting for him by the tree. The crowd was becoming too overwhelming for him, so he walked to find a clearing. When he did, he sighed in relief as he heard someone calling his name. Turning around he saw his niece coming towards him with a smile and eventually she was in his arms.

"Uncle Goten!"

Her joy filled him with happiness and he hugged her back tightly but not enough to break her. "I missed you Panny."

"I've missed you to." She buried her face in his shoulder. "We got to spend more time together."

"You're right Pan." They came out of their embrace to see Gohan, Videl, and Trunks had found the couple.

"How about right now? Unless you and Trunks are on a date I mean I don't want to disturb you two."

"You're not Pan," said Trunks. "You two should catch up." He was thrown off guard by Goten's passionate kiss to his lips before he took Pan's hand, disappearing into the crowd.

Trunks was able to steady himself as Videl laughed at how unexpected his reaction was in the moment with Goten. "Are you all right Trunks?" asked Videl.

"Yeah I got my footing."

"I've never seen him care for anyone as my brother cares for you."

"You know I would never hurt him Gohan. I love him."

"I know Trunks, and I'm happy for you two. I'm just sorry my mother couldn't be."

"I'm trying to understand it myself. Gohan? How could she abandon Goten like that?"

"I don't know, but I hope someday she can accept him and they can move on from this. Maybe I should talk to her about this."