Hey guys. Sorry it took so long. I haven't felt like writing much recently and I just came down with a cold. Damn this winter weather making me sick before my birthday. Anyway if you see spelling mistakes I can assure you that it isn't. I might just spell things differently since I'm Australian. I made this chapter longer so I hope you enjoy. And thanks to all of you who reviewed I really appreciate it.
Disclaimer: As always I don't own DBZ or the characters.
Videl stared into Gohan's coal black eyes, seeing curiosity, hope and kindness swelling within. Gohan remained quiet allowing the girl to contemplate her answer. He would wait for as long as it took. He knew that they had mutual feelings for one another and at the moment that was all that really mattered in the world. Videl finally broke the silence that had fallen between the two.
"Well I do want to be your girlfriend but…"
The teenage demi-saiyan cocked his head to the side in question but remained silent, a small grin creeping onto his face.
"I just don't think that I'm ready for the whole class to know yet. Don't get me wrong we can still be in a relationship just not let everyone know. Am I even making any sense?" Videl said, slightly flustered. Gohan gave her a huge grin.
"Videl, you made perfect sense. I can understand exactly what you mean. Though I would say that there are already a few people that know about our relationship," Gohan stated looking in the direction Bulma had headed off in, "although I think we should at least let Erasa know. She has her ways of finding these things out anyway so we should just be straight out with her. Maybe that way she would be able to keep it a secret for a little bit."
Videl nodded, "you have no idea how crazy she will get when we tell her. At least she won't try to hook me up with some random guy anymore."
The two laughed together awaiting the blue haired scientists return.
-Bulma-
In her excitement the short haired woman scrambled with the phone and hit the speed dial to her best friend's home.
"Hello, Chichi speaking", came the response on the other end.
"Chi you will not believe it but Gohan has a girlfriend," Bulma squealed into the receiver.
"WHAT?! Who? When? Tell me everything you know Bulma," Chichi demanded.
"Well they only just made it official, I can hear them in the other room. It's Videl Satan, but thankfully she is absolutely nothing like her father and she knows everything about Gohan and loves him for him and nothing else. Oh Chi you should see how cute the two of them are. Oh and I would be expecting his class earlier than expected since Vegie sent Hercule to the hospital for a while," Bulma explained hastily.
"Oh yes that Videl girl. I met her when I came to get Goten after his little adventure. She is the perfect match for my Gohan. And that man had it coming from the very beginning he claimed the victory of killing that monster. I did get a call from Gohan's teacher and he told me that they would need to arrive tomorrow. That means I get to see the two together," Chichi ended in a very dreamy tone.
"Yup, well if anything happens make sure to let me know. I should probably send them off since it's getting late. Talk to you later. Bye."
"Of course. Bye."
Bulma hung up the phone and headed off to where the two teens where sitting laughing about something. Smiling she walked up behind the two startling them both and receiving a set of deep red blushes.
"I need to send you lovebirds off before it gets too late. I'm sure your teacher would get worried if you're missing for too long. Plus I don't really want to have to feed an extra hung saiyan. So both of you better scram."
"'Kay Bulma. Well Videl how about I fly us both to your house?"
Videl nodded and turned to Bulma as she stood up. "Thanks for letting me over and everything. You barely even know but you just welcome me with open arms like I'm a lifelong friend."
"Don't worry yourself. Any friend or girlfriend is always welcome. That goes the same to both of those blonde's. Go on now go feed your man," Bulma winked at the retreating teens.
"Bye Bulma. See you later," Gohan yelled, leaving the room.
"So the brat found his mate after all," a deep, gruff voice said behind Bulma.
"Vegeta! Don't sneak up on me like that! But yeah, he did. Since when did you care so much about Gohan?" the scientist yelled whacking her husband.
"Well the boy does have saiyan blood and as much as I hate to admit it, he is a great warrior. Besides why is it so strange for me to actually give a shit about him?"
"Calm down, it's just that you never really show how you feel is all. Come on, I need to feed that pit of a stomach of yours, along with Trunks'," Bulma said heading off to the kitchen.
Vegeta, hearing the prospect of food followed behind willingly.
-Gohan and Videl-
The sun had almost set completely, leaving a mystical orange glow in the sky, as Gohan landed in the green front lawn of the Satan manor. Gently placing down the girl in his arms, Gohan wrapped his arm around Videl's waist to prevent her from falling. After a shaky start, Videl managed to walk without the aid of Gohan and the two headed into the house (if you could really call it that). With the smell of food in the air, Gohan raced ahead of Videl to fill the chasm. The raven haired girl shook her head as she followed her man to the kitchen, where her class was no doubt.
Walking through the door to the clean, white kitchen, all the teen saw was a stack of food being demolished and a bunch of onlookers backing away ever so slightly. This was to be expected of course, what else where they supposed to do after seeing what they had earlier? Casually, Videl walked up to the seat next to Gohan, where she found a plate of food waiting to be eaten. As Videl sat down Gohan took a moment to stop eating to smile at the girl next to him, earning him a smile in return before he went back to demolishing the food that was left.
"Hey Vi. Where'd you disappear off to?" Erasa greeted happily.
"Down to Capsule Corp. to see if Bulma had any clue as to why Gohan had been acting the way he was."
"What did you find out?" the blonde pressed.
"I'll tell you when we have a little more privacy. Just the four of us, since we might as well include Sharpener," Videl replied in a slightly hushed voice.
"Okay. How 'bout we go to your room? I don't think anyone here knows where that is," Erasa suggested.
"Sure. Can I finish my food before a certain someone eats it on me?"
Erasa nodded, giggling at her friends, before racing off to find Sharpener. Once the group had finished eating Mr. Creed gained the students attention.
"Class after the uh incident earlier, we will be heading off to our next week earlier than planned. I will need everyone to be ready to leave by 10 tomorrow so make sure you don't sleep in. I have been informed that our transport has been arranged but as of current haven't an inkling of what it could be. Anyway you're all free to do as you wish."
With that said and done the group of four quickly headed up stairs to Videl's room, where they could talk in private. Closing the door quickly behind her, Erasa turned to the group and asked, "so Videl, why was Gohan acting that way?"
Videl and Gohan shared a look between them as though they were having a silent conversation before the sapphire eyed girl turned to the two blonde's.
"Before I say anything you have to promise that this will be kept confidential until Gohan or I say so."
Both Erasa and Sharpener nodded and zipped their lips.
"Good. Well according to Vegeta, it was because Gohan's saiyan side was showing more and this due to the fact that his mate was around. As it turns out…" Videl shifted in her spot on her bed next to Gohan, who squeezed her hand gently in comfort.
"OH MY GOSH! You're his mate aren't you?" Erasa exclaimed after seeing the two's actions.
The couple blushed and nodded their heads.
"I KNEW IT! See Sharpie, I told you Videl liked Gohan. You two make the cutest couple ever. I wish I could tell everyone," the blonde rambled.
"I think you're as bad as my mum when it comes to couples. Though with my mum it really only revolves around me," Gohan chuckled before his face paled in realisation, "mum's going to completely over react. And in front of everyone no less. Dad's probably just gonna let slip about it but he can keep things hidden if asked."
"Don't worry Gohan. Whatever happens we will get through it together," Videl said soothingly, hugging the stressed out teen.
The black haired teen's shoulders relaxed with the warmth of the hug. He quickly wrapped his own arms around the slender but strong girl. The two stayed in each other's embrace until a certain blonde could no longer control her excitement.
"You are just the cutest couple ever," Erasa squealed excitedly, making the two break the embrace due to embarrassment.
"Erasa!" Videl shrieked.
"Oh wow is it really that late. We should all be getting some rest, especially if we are gonna be ready by 10. Come on Erasa, let's give them a chance to say goodnight in private," Sharpener rushed, dragging the bubbly blonde behind him.
"Bye guys. See you in the morning," Erasa sung, exiting the room.
"Well that went better than I thought. Erasa sure can get a lot crazier than that," Videl sighed once the door to her room closed.
"I guess so. I have one favour to ask of you before I get some rest."
"And what would that be?"
"Could you wake me up? Otherwise I'll miss out on breakfast and I probably won't be wake until ten," Gohan laughed, rubbing the back of his head.
"Of course I can do that. I can't let my half saiyan go hungry now can I?" Videl winked.
The two just laughed before hugging each other once more before saying goodnight. Once Gohan left to get some well-deserved rest, Videl flopped onto her purple bed spread sighing.
-The next morning-
By 8 o'clock in the morning everyone from OSH was up and about, preparing themselves for their extra time for what was to be their last week of their trip. Most of the females were having the crisis of not knowing what they should wear and how they should style their hair. For many of the guys they just wanted to get in a good work out before they left. Of course this was not at all the case for a certain sleepy black haired teen.
The door was flung open, which did nothing to disturb the peaceful sleeping of the occupant of the room.
"GOHAN! GET YOUR ASS OUT OF BED! BREAKFAST IS READY!" Videl yelled as she stood next to the teen's bed.
"Breakfast? Oh hey Videl. Thanks for the wake-up call," Gohan smiled up to his girlfriend.
"No problem. Breakfast will be ready in a few minutes so have a shower or something beforehand since you have plenty of time. I'll meet you in the kitchen," Videl said as she left the room.
By the time Gohan had showered and changed into his dark blue gi, the time was eight thirty. The teen proceeded to the kitchen with his stomach growling in anticipation. He quickly found Videl, who was sitting with both of their blonde friends laughing and sat down next to her.
"Hey Gohan," Erasa greeted.
"Morning," Gohan yawned.
"Still sleepy huh. Don't worry the food is coming out now," Videl said as she nudged Gohan's side.
As if on cue the mass of food was brought out and all sleepiness was forgotten. Soon all the food had been eaten and dishes were taken off to be cleaned. Luckily for the kitchen staff they would not have to cook anywhere near that amount of food for a very long time. The whole class went off to their rooms to pack bags and bring them out into the tiled front hall. The walls were painted a maroon colour that contrasted well with the white tiled floor.
Setting his bag down Gohan looked at the time and saw that it was now nine thirty, he still had half an hour left in the mansion before seeing his family again. Stretching out his limbs, the demi-saiyan sensed a very familiar ki outside the front doors.
"He's here? So he really is alive!" Gohan exclaimed, heads turning in his direction out of confusion.
Racing out the front doors, Gohan saw the person he had missed most over the past seven years. Goku stood around casually, admiring the mansion with interest.
"DAD!"
Goku turned around at the sound of Gohan's voice and smiled at his grown up son.
"Wow Gohan, you sure have grown taller. And your power has grown a lot too. Have you been training this whole time?" Goku asked.
"Yeah. I've been training with Vegeta for the past seven years. I train Goten every now and then. If I didn't he'd complain that Trunks is getting too far ahead of him. He's so much like you dad, it's crazy," Gohan laughed hugging his dad.
"I know. I met him when I went to say hi to Chichi. He really is a little me. Oh yeah and your mum is gonna want to talk to you as soon as we get to the camp site."
"So dad. How did you get back here? I mean you decided to stay up in other world. How are you alive?"
"Well you see the funny thing is somehow the Nameks found out that I had died and they wanted to repay us for saving them from Frieza. I guess they thought everyone would be happier if they wished me back to life and well here I am," Goku laughed, scratching the back of his head.
"I guess that makes sense, but why not tell us earlier?"
"Hmm. Well I came back to see you guys but only Chichi was home and after a small celebration your school asked if I could do this thing with your class so I said yes. It was your mothers idea to make the whole thing a surprise though. I wanted to wait for you and Goten to get home but you know how your mum is," Goku said, rubbing the spot Chichi had hit him those weeks ago.
"I get it now. You only got back a few weeks ago," Gohan exclaimed.
Goku nodded.
"This place is huge. I think it's even bigger than Bulma's place. How can people find their way around here?" Goku wondered aloud.
"I know what you mean, dad. I got lost a few times when I wasn't with my friends. Speaking of which why don't I introduce you to them," Gohan suggested leading his father into the giant home.
A/N: Sorry about the crappy ending but I couldn't think of how to end the chapter. Now we all know why Goku is back yay. If you have any suggestions at all let me know and I will see if I can make them happen. And I just have to say that I loved the new episode of DBZ abridged, made my day. Keep up the reviews guys they really do help :)