Author's note:

Things start to get a bit steamier this chapter. You've been warned ;)

PS: Also I haven't done this in a while so: I don't own any of Dragonball Z and all that jazz :)

Chapter 19

A few weeks had passed since Bulma and Vegeta had their chat in the lab. Bulma had moved into the quarters next to Vegeta's and had started her training as future Queen of Vegetasei. Vegeta's mom had taken her under her wing with great enthusiasm. Showing her the ins and outs of her duties, how to behave in different meetings and in front of certain dignitaries. Bulma was also starting to realise that being Queen had far more to it than she thought.

The queen was required to attend most events that the King did, acting as his support and second opinion. Her role was to keep the King's decisions balanced, ensuring that all aspects were considered and thought of. When the King was off on purging missions that he was able to do on his own, the Queen stayed in the palace and held council meetings in the King's absence.

The Queen was also the more familiar face to the public. She often would go out onto the streets of Vegetasei to make sure the needs of the people were being met and no conflict was occurring. This was the part that worried Bulma the most as being a non-saiyan she was unsure how the public would take to her.

When the Queen was going out into the streets, Bulma would accompany her. Bulma had decided to approach this in her own way. In speaking to the public of Vegetasei, the Queen would hear out their concerns. Bulma would then offer suggestions of her own which she knew existed from the technology she had already developed or something she noted down could be improved upon and designed.

By seeing answers to their problems, she felt the saiyans of Vegetasei slowly warming up to her. She had introduced the plans of public gravity chambers, which was a huge success and earned her trust in the public.

It looked like they were slowly starting to see beyond the fact that she was a non-saiyan and was someone who was there to support them.

In shadowing the Queen in meetings, Bulma often had to be in close contact with the King. He seemed to still be giving her the cold shoulder and often times he saw her looking at her suspiciously out of the corner of his eye. Bulma knew it would take some time for him to come to terms with her being accepted into the royal family, but she was not going to give up in earning his trust again.

Throughout this process, Vegeta would often join her for important meetings or when they needed to make public appearances. In these instances, he would always be by her side, with his tail wrapped around her waist symbolising their union. Apparently, that was a saiyan tradition, as the King and Queen would do the same whenever they were present together in official settings.

Speaking of Vegeta, Bulma noticed that he was not making much of an attempt to find his "true mate" before the crowning ceremony. She had put off bringing it up with him as she didn't know if her emotions could handle seeing him actively with another woman. However, she knew she was putting off the inevitable as the days were counting down to the official crowning ceremony. They only had about 2 months left so she was planning on bringing it up with him soon.

That night after dinner and training, Vegeta decided to go to the Woman's quarters so that they could catchup on the official meetings she had attended during the day. They would generally catchup about their duties twice a week so that they were both on the same page. Once Vegeta became King, he would be more involved in the meetings and missions. He had been trained by his father from an early age, so it was not necessary for him to attend every meeting as Bulma had to.

Knocking on her door, Vegeta waited for the woman to open up. However, he heard no response from the other side of the door. Knocking harder, he yelled "Open up woman!"

He heard a thump, then some scrambling noises. The door suddenly swished open, revealing Bulma in her night shorts which were above mid thigh and in a baggy t-shirt. Her hair was sticking up each way and she rubbed her eyes sleepily. She looked around blearily out the door trying to get her tired eyes to focus.

"Wha appened?" she said sleepily

"It's me woman. I came to catchup on official stuff" Vegeta said staring at her. She was beautiful when she was like this.

Imagine if I could wake up to this sight every morning

That sudden thought shook him. What was he thinking. Nope no that was dangerous territory.

Pushing past her, Vegeta entered her room and plopped down unceremoniously on the couch.

Rubbing her hand through her hair, Bulma closed the door and took a seat next to him on the couch, slouching slightly.

"Jeez Vegeta it must be like 1 in the morning" she yawned out

"I just finished training" he said crossing his arms over his chest.

"Whoopee for you. Kami forbid, you think about the rest of us when you show up" she said resting her head on the back of the couch.

Vegeta watched Bulma close her eyes and slowly fall into sleep. She didn't take long to ignore his presence and just go back to sleeping. Her breathing started to slow and he watched her chest rise and fall gently with the movement.

Slowly her head moved and fell to rest on his shoulder. He peered down at her, her face calm and relaxed whilst he could catch the faint scent of her strawberry shampoo.

The feeling of her sleeping against him, calmed him and he slowly felt his own eyelids dropping. Knowing he would wake up with a stiff neck if he slept in this position, Vegeta slowly eased himself onto the couch, wrapping an arm around the woman's waist and bringing her with him so they were lying across the couch together.

The couch was large enough to fit both of them as they lay on their sides facing each other. Vegeta wrapped his arms around her and Bulma sleepily responded by cuddling into him.

Nuzzling his face into her hair and getting lost in the scent of her, Vegeta slowly felt himself falling asleep as he drifted away feeling completely happy for the first time in a long time.

Bulma awoke to the feeling of warmth and something heavy wrapped around her. Slowly opening her eyes, she was met with the sight of a muscled chest covered in a thin white shirt facing her. Looking up she could see Vegeta asleep and breathing evenly. His arms were wrapped around her and his legs between her own.

Taking this chance to study his face, Bulma realised he looked much younger when he was sleeping. He was relaxed and his eyebrows were eased from the strong position they usually lay in. Feeling bold, Bulma raised her hand slightly and ran it over his strong jawline and lips.

As she ran her finger over his lips, he unconsciously opened his mouth and stuck out his tongue to touch the tip of her finger. At the contact Bulma felt all the heat rush to her face and her pulse start to race. He moved forward slightly and closed his mouth over her finger.

Suddenly she noticed his eyes start to open slightly. He blinked blearily at her and took stock of the position they were in. Shifting his eyes downwards he noticed her finger in his mouth.

Moving his eyes upwards slowly, he met hers with a hungry stare. Suddenly she felt the movement of his tongue against her finger. It slowly started to caress the base of her finger. His eyes getting darker, she felt him move his tongue sensually across her digit.

She never thought a position like this could arose her so much. The sensuous feel of his tongue and strength of the member, made her think what it would feel like on other parts of her body.

She felt him sucking her finger deeper into his mouth, the entire digit slick with his saliva. He continued to stare hungrily at her as he slowly pushed his hand that was on her back under her shirt.

Bulma could see the moment in his eyes, that he had slipped his hand far enough across her bare back to realise she wasn't wearing a bra. His eyes widened suddenly and he pushed them closer together so that he could feel her breasts pressed into his chest.

Vegeta growled at the feeling, the sound vibrating across her finger in his mouth which he continued to suck. Bulma felt the heat of shoot straight down to her pelvis and her clit started to pulse.

Needing more, Bulma slowly pulled her finger out of his mouth at which Vegeta made a disappointed whimper. She used that moment to bring herself closer to him and slowly place her mouth on his.

At the contact, Vegeta immediately responded. He opened his mouth against hers and searched hungrily for her toungue. At the feeling of their tongues pressing against each other, she moaned into his mouth.

Vegeta used his hand that was under her shirt to slide downwards and brought her leg up around his waist. At this angle Bulma could feel the effect she had on him, as she felt the hard length of his member pressing against her core.

At the new angle of their bodies, Bulma felt Vegeta start to rock his hips against hers slightly gently rubbing his hard length against the opening between her legs. She moaned into his mouth at the feeling and responded to his thrusts, her hips creating friction against his member.

They both continued to move their mouths against each other in a passionate kiss as their hands explored each others bodies and their bodies rocked together on the couch.

Suddenly a shrill ringing sounded out across the room, causing them to break apart with a slight pop.

"Uh that's my alarm" Bulma said still trying to get her senses back.

"Hn" Vegeta grumbled, releasing her and waking up from the couch.

"I'll see you later woman" he said running a hand through his hair and making his way hurriedly through the door.

Bulma who still lay on the couch trying the get her bearings, just stared at his back her alarm still ringing in the background.

"I think we both might be in trouble" she said to herself.

What the hell was he doing?!

Vegeta stormed off to his quarters after leaving the woman's chambers. He stripped off his clothes and headed straight for the shower, hoping the cold water will help calm his racing pulse and throbbing member.

Hopping into the shower, he let the cold water hit him in full force. He needed to get a grip on himself. He was not supposed to take things this far with Bulma. By now he realised that he was strongly attracted to her, both physically and emotionally. He wanted her by his side in the throne room as well as in his bed.

But surely this might be a passing fancy? He had to find his true mate quickly before he went too far with Bulma. The woman was precious to him. He couldn't go back on his word to set her free and he didn't want to risk losing her from his life if things didn't work out well for them if they made this official.

Yup that settled it in his mind. Starting tomorrow he'll work on finding his true mate.

But for now, looking down he could feel his aching member still rock hard, pulsing and standing tall. Taking himself in his hands, he started to push and pull on the rock hard length aiming for release.

Just for tonight he'll indulge in his fantasies that instead of his hands it was Bulma's body he was pounding into.

Just for tonight he thought to himself, closing his eyes, seeing a flash of blue in his mind and feeling his release building.