Ch 83

Goten had just finished his shift at the bakery as he relaxed upstairs in his apartment, watching TV. He was tired from being on his feet all day and felt himself drifting off until there was a knock on the door. Getting up from his couch, he answered it and was surprised at his guest.

"Gohan, what are you doing here?"

"Can I come in?"

"I don't know if you're just going to judge me then—

"Trunks came to see me yesterday."

"You didn't hurt him, did you?"

"I wanted to but no. He didn't want my relationship with you to suffer because of what he did to you."

"He took a big risk talking to you Gohan, and he knew that. You know he has my best interests at heart. I don't want this to come between us. I'm a grown man, and I need you to trust me. I know what I'm doing. I don't need you to come to my rescue. I need you to be the kind, understanding, and supportive brother I've always known."

"I know that's what you want, but you also look scared of him Goten. You shouldn't be scared of the person you love."

"I'm still working through it, but I'll be fine. Trunks is being patient with me and giving me the space I need. I'm not just giving up because things are hard Gohan. Dad taught me that. Everyone may be against Trunks and I being together but I don't care. I love him, and we're going to be together forever."

Gohan sighed. "I guess I have no choice but to accept your decision to be with Trunks. It might take some time but someday I may be able to forgive Trunks."

"Thank you Gohan," smiled Goten as he hugged his brother. "I didn't want to lose you to."

"You never will little brother," smiled Gohan until a click went off.

The two brothers looked to see a smirking Videl. "That was so cute. I just had to take a picture, and I'm glad you two worked out your differences."

"Well I should get home," said Gohan. "Goodnight Goten."

"Goodnight Gohan," Goten smiled as he closed the door behind the couple.

After he took a warm, relaxing shower, he got dressed in a shirt and some sweatpants. The plan was to go to bed but as he looked at the empty bed before him, he couldn't bring himself to end the night this way. He felt lonely without Trunks and decided he needed to see him.

Trunks had just come out of the shower wrapped in a towel when he sensed someone in his bedroom. Walking out of the bathroom, he saw Goten sitting on his bed, looking at the floor.

"Goten?"

"I—I didn't want to be alone," blushed Goten.

"Oh well you don't have to be embarrassed. It's all right if you want to spend some time together. I'll just put on some clothes," said Trunks. "I think I left some in my closet just in case," he said as he disappeared into the closet.

"You still can't live in our home."

"It doesn't feel right without you being there chibi," said Trunks as he came out of his closet shirtless and in gray sweatpants and sat next to Goten on the bed.

"I want to be with you in our house Trunks, but I don't want to be afraid to have sex with you."

"I know Goten, but it won't be that way forever. We'll work this out together, like we always work out our problems."

"I want to spend the night with you again."

"I think that's a good idea. You can get use to sleeping in the same bed with me again."

Pulling the covers over their bodies, Goten settled right beside Trunks on the bed. Trunks turned off the light and was about to close his eyes, but he sensed Goten had something on his mind.

"What's on your mind chibi?" he asked as he turned his body to face him.

"Gohan told me you went to see him yesterday to try and mend our relationship. He came to see me at the bakery today."

""How did it go?"

"He's decided to put his feelings aside to support the decisions I make."

"Well that's good news," Trunks smiled. "I know how much your brother means to you."

"Thank you Trunks," smiled Goten. "I know it couldn't have been easy for you to see him, knowing how he feels about you. I'm sure someday he'll forgive you."

"You know I'd do anything for you chibi, and I understand your brother's concern."

"I love you Trunks," he smiled as he leaned in and kissed Trunks softly on the lips. He pulled away to see a happy Trunks. "Goodnight," he said as he closed his eyes.

"Goodnight chibi, sweat dreams," Trunks said as he kissed his mate passionately on the lips before turning away and closing his eyes.