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Hey all, I'm back with another update! And I've been kinda busy enjoying the warm fresh air outside (finally getting some spring fever). It's finally warming up so, I have to go out and savor it! Anyways, as mentioned last chapter I extended the last scene in chapter 3 in here just make it a bit more enjoyable.

Without further ado, I now present you all with chapter 4!

When Chemicals React

Chapter 4

By: LifeAwakens

"Hey, we're here Chichi," Goku announced in a husky yet soft tone while slowly shaking Chichi.

He smiled when he overheard a moan from the woman leaning up against him. Goku kept the vehicle in balance by keeping his feet securely on the ground while Chichi took slow gestures, waking up from her unexpected slumber.

She rubbed the sleep out of her eyes. "Huh? Where are we?" she moaned while stretching her arms over her head. She placed her hands down in front of her and quirked her brow as she glanced back at Goku. After regaining consciousness she clearly repeated her question, "Where are we?"

Goku's smile widened. "Why don't you find out for yourself," he answered as he pointed a finger directly in front of the couple, striving for Chichi to notice all the wildlife scattered around them.

Her eyes widened in shock yet awe. "H-how did we end up here?" Chichi asked while Goku parked the motorbike and hoisted himself off the vehicle with a grunt.

Chichi whipped her head around to see Goku staring off into the distance, a goofy grin widening across his features as she heard him whisper, "This is where I lived before I met my friends and ventured off across the world to where we were earlier," he sighed as he took in a soothing breath up through his nostrils, and exhaled slowly while calming his nerves.

Chichi's eyes increased even more in size and replied shakily, "Y-you used to l-live here? It's in the middle of nowhere!"

Goku glanced back and softly laughed at Chichi's reactions. He saw her expression change from bewildered to dumbfounded, and with a waving gesture and reassuring smile, he then began to casually walk off into the forest.

Chichi now astounded, she could only blink in response. Though when she realized Goku had taken off into the woods her insides churned, and nervous beads of sweat ran down the back of her body as she saw she was left behind. She slowly began to freak out inside while calling out, "Goku! Where are you going?"

"Why don't you follow and see for yourself?" Goku's answer echoed back to her.

"Are you sure you know what you're doing? For all we know, there could be ferocious animals out there!" Chichi shouted back with uncertainty.

"This forest is completely fine! Don't you think I would've died before now if there were dangerous animals out here? Come on Chichi, you should take more risks, it can be pretty rewarding in some cases." Goku replied reassuringly.

Chichi groaned in defeat. He was right. Taking risks was completely out of her comfort zone, but she was willing to take the risk for Goku. He was beginning to affect her in a way that made her feel consoled and renewed. As she gained confidence from Goku's last comment she jumped softly off the bike, and as soon as her feet hit the ground she broke into a dash, following in Goku's tracks to catch up to him.

When Goku heard light footsteps and rapid breaths not far behind him, he couldn't help but smile.

"Goku...wait! I'm..." she said between breaths as she leapt over a thick tree root, "I'm coming!"

Goku stopped in his tracks to watch the heavily breathing woman approach him. When she was close enough, she could see a heartwarming smile plastered across his face, and she couldn't resist the urge to smile back as she got closer to him. Though from being distracted by his smile, she let out a cry as she tripped over a tree root. Just as she was about to fall face forward on the ground, she snapped her eyes shut as she waited to make contact with the cold hard surface.

Though what she expected to happen never came, as she felt something warm grip her sides and pull her back up onto her feet.

"Don't worry Chichi, I got you," he grunted while hoisting her up on her feet. He immediately searched her for any scrapes or cuts as soon as he put her down, and let out a relieved sigh when he saw she was completely fine. "You alright Chichi?" he asked.

Chichi dusted the dirt off of her legs, and not long after she gave him a goofy grin in response. "Y-yeah, thanks to you," she then felt her legs wobble from the past scene, and as she let out a grunt, her legs gave out on her from being in shock.

"Woah!" Goku shouted in surprise while bring her into his arms again. He laughed, "Are you sure you're alright?"

Chichi chuckled shakily. "I guess my body is in shock from before," she grimaced while biting her lip as her hands gripped onto Goku's bulky arms.

"Here, I'll help you. You're in no good state to keep on walking," he indicated while lifting her up into his arms bridal style.

Chichi squealed in surprise when he hoisted her up to carry her. "G-Goku?" she whispered as her eyes connected with his. Her cheeks flushed lightly as did Goku's, and just as she was about to get lost in his heart-melting onyx eyes, she broke their contact by immediately tilting her head to the side to hide her blush.

Why does he make me feel this way?

Goku then shook his head to return back to reality, and not long after he cleared his throat. "Come on, we need to move on, so hold on tight," Goku explained in a stern voice while beginning to walk once more.

"B-but I still don't even know where we're going! By any chance, are we close?" Chichi questioned in wonder with her blush still present, but faint.

When expecting a response, the only thing she received was the sound of crumbling from fallen leaves and twigs that Goku stepped upon. Chichi puckered her lips in annoyance, and crossed her arms over her chest to Goku's silence.

"Fine, ignore me then," she muttered in a pouty voice to herself while whipping her head to the side. Though when she took a peek of his serious yet soft expression, her blush deepened.

I can't help but feel safe with him...I wonder what would happen if I let him in...? Well, I technically just met him! Though, I wouldn't mind hanging around him more. But one question remains within me; could he be the one?

Her eyes widened from her thought up question, and she then covered her face with her hands as her face turned beet red.

Th-there's no way I could end up with him! Or could I?

"Chichi, we're here."

His husky yet soft voice interrupted her thoughts as she was placed carefully onto the ground before him.

She squinted her eyes to get a clear view of the small house in the distance.

Her mouth eased into a sad-like frown when she glanced back at Goku. "You mean- you lived there? And didn't you mention that you lived alone?" she asked hoarsely.

Goku shrugged while putting a hand behind his head on habit. "Yeah, but it never bothered me," he meet Chichi's gaze and smiled, "And besides, I eventually met my friends and ended up hanging around them more than staying here. But I got pretty antsy and couldn't stick in one place for a long time, so I left my friends to explore. Though I did feel lonely after a while when I began wandering across the world," he clenched his fists and placed them on his hips, "I finally just settled down in a city with my friends and here I am now, at my old abandoned home with you."

"Huh, so that's your story? You're quite the character, lived alone, traveled alone, and you're still cheery." Chichi said.

Goku rubbed the back of his head nervously. "Y-yeah, but I just can't help being in a good mood all the time. I haven't seen a reason to sad, because things happen for a reason right?"

Chichi shrugged. "I guess you're right about that."

"Hey Chichi?"

"Yes?"

Goku paused, deciding whether he should tell her what's on his mind. He noticed Chichi staring back at him with concern, and lightly shook his head in rejection. "It's nothing."

Chichi tilted her head to the side anxiously. "Are you sure?"

"Yeah I'm sure. We should head back. It's getting late." Goku replied with a small smile.

The two walked back to Goku's vehicle when noticing the sun had started to disappear for its time of rest.

Chichi exhaled rapidly while letting out slow moans as her fingers flew across the keyboard of her laptop. She sat on a bench underneath a tree that shaded her from the afternoon sun, and let the nice soothing breeze brush through her pulled up hair. She jumped in surprise when Goku popped up and placed his head on her shoulder to observe her concentration on the screen.

"Oh look, workaholic is at it again-so whatcha doin' anyways?"

"Jeez, well you sure did scare me. And would you stop calling me that? I have a life too you know! You're the one that can do whatever you please-since you have no important job on your hands!" Chi-Chi snapped back.

"Yeah but, don't you ever take a break? You need breaks every once in a while you know." Goku pointed out while averting his eyes.

"I'm perfectly fine with getting my work done as soon as possible."

"How about just putting that laptop down and go do something worthwhile."

"Would you leave me alone? You've already taken me to your home and told me your sad story, and I have a lot on my hands. I work for a living, you don't. Two different people; two different lives! So answer this for me- why do you stick around a "workaholic" like me?"

"I have an interest in you." Goku specifically said as he crossed his arms on top of the backrest and placed his head on his arms, and continued to observe Chichi.

She was taken aback as her cheeks lightly flushed. "Oh please! You've got to be joking!"

Goku shook his head lightly. "No, it's no joke. And to change the subject," he put pressure on the backrest of the bench and softly leapt over it, brushing Chichi's bag to side as he took a seat next to her and briefly added, "I was wondering if you'd like to go do something later on," he crossed his arms and placed them behind his head lazily as he stretched his legs out and relaxed.

Chichi's hands froze in place on top of the keyboard as she huffed and turned her head to the side. As she thought up an answer her fingers began to shuffle against the keyboard anxiously. She took a quick glance at Goku's concerned expression, and let out a sigh, knowing she has made up her mind.

"I have a feeling that you still won't leave me alone until you're satisfied," she closed her laptop and placed it on the bench as her body rose to face Goku. She placed her hands on her hips with a determined look and specifically said, "I'll go with you Goku, but now is not the time. I still have a lot of work to do!"

Goku averted his eyes. "Are you sure on that? You're not trying to get out of this are you?" he asked in wonder.

Chichi groaned. "Fine, you pick the place, and I'll decide the time and date. Sound like a plan?" she sighed.

Goku's face brightened. "Sure!" he chirped.

Chichi couldn't help but chuckle at his childish actions.

"Alright, it's settled then. Though, where do you plan on us going exactly?" Chichi asked in curiosity as she quirked a brow.

"I don't really know…" Goku nervously chuckled while rubbing the back of his head.

"You goof! How can you just assume something without even having a plan in mind?!" Chichi snapped with eyebrows furrowed.

Goku chuckled at her response.

"Hey, I think I have something in mind, Chichi."

And this is where our story ends for now. I'd like to know what your thoughts are so far so, please feel free to leave some feedback on chapter 4. Thanks for reading, and I also thank everyone who has reviewed, favorited, and followed the story!

Till next time!

-Syd