A/N: I am so sorry for the delay! But here we are now, with the last part of this chapter collection. Have fun reading!

[CHICHI] Think before you speak. Always. (4)

The rest of the day went as all those days did: I finished my shift, changed clothes, got myself something from the grocery store and walked towards the nearest bus station. I thought about taking the subway, but it was late afternoon, and I hated the crowd, so…no thank you. I preferred to take longer but less stressful.

That was until I saw those teenagers again – the ones who had left behind the mess. I grumbled as I watched them flip the skirts of some young girls on the other side of the street, laughing loudly. Four guys against two girls – really manly. Those punks really needed a lesson, didn't they? I gripped the plastic bag with my purchase some more, ready to meddle into strangers' affairs as those kids suddenly crossed the four lanes street as if it belonged to them. Cars stopped abruptly, the smell of rubber filled the air, people yelled, some were honking loudly – and those guys just sauntered the street unscrupulously.

I saw them walk towards me, their nasty eyes ogling my purse. I couldn't help but glare at them – if they thought about stealing my belongings then I would chase them like a hunter! But no, they had other plans as one lit up a cigarette and signalized with a small movement of his head to the others to follow him into the nearest alley. I narrowed my eyes as I saw them vanish into the shadows. Some kids these days thought it was cool behaving like delinquents. I harshly exhaled the air I had kept in my lungs through my nostrils.

"Irritating, isn't it?" someone said beside me, making my head turn to the male voice. I raised my eyebrow at the man who looked to where those kids had vanished to. He was clothed in a dark grey suit, his hands inside his pockets. A black necktie over a neatly starched white shirt making the neat look perfect. The dark-blue handkerchief looking out of the chest-pocket the last detail to make me realize that the person next to me was way out of my league. Yet, here was this person talking to little ol' me?

My heart skipped a beat as the man turned his gaze and a gentle smile landed on my confused self. Goodness, of all the men who had started to approach me these days he definitely was the only one so far making my legs go jelly. I felt a blush creep over my cheeks as I nodded quickly before the silence could stretch an embarrassingly long durance. "Youth these days show no more respect, don't they?" I added as I tried to keep my eyes steady and not check this creature out before me. He chuckled lightly as he agreed. The soft sound of his voice making me shiver. A calming scent came from him as he changed his standing slightly, his shoulder almost touching mine.

I took a step sideways automatically. This was feeling dangerous. I felt awfully attracted to him – a total stranger! – but at the same time I was reluctant to give in to this feeling. The heat in my face would not go away as I bit my lip and looked towards the direction the bus should be coming from. I tried to ignore whatever it was I felt. It had similarities to Goku, not quite the same but still…

While thinking about him in a quick moment, my heart started to pound uncomfortably, the pain not as strong as it had been before but still painful enough to make me topple forward slightly. Oh no….I was not getting sick again, was I? I panicked and the male beside me noticed.

"Are you alright?" his hand reached out to touch my arm in order to stabilize me, but I just took another step away from him and nodded again.

"I'm fine! I'm fine! Thank you!"

"Are you sure? I can – " he stopped talking suddenly and I glanced up to him, wondering what made him stop. His eyes were wide in wonder, and he flared his nostrils while analyzing me from head to toe. "You are…"

I am?

My grocery bag rustled as my fingers gripped the plastic handles more firmly. In a flash that man reached towards my upper arm and yanked me to his side, his face inches away from mine as he roamed my appearance for any sign – whichever sign it was, I had no idea.

I was too shocked to utter a sound. And only now did I realize that it was only the two of us on that bus station.

Strange, wasn't it? How come that these things only occurred when they shouldn't? Normally this bus station was bustling with people, yet today there were none present.

The pounding of my heart was so loud and hurtful now, I was sure he was hearing it as well. I remembered Bulma telling me to consult her as soon as possible if anything weird happened again. I apologized in my head that I was not taking her more seriously. This seemed rather unnatural, right?

Before the man could squeeze me anymore to him, I was suddenly forcefully pulled back into another embrace. My back hit a soft wide chest and the familiar scent of Goku filled my senses. I glanced back, only to find the spiky-haired man shot angry glares towards the other male. His fingers curled around my shoulders as he protectively pressed me towards him. If possible, the intense feeling in my chest doubled.

How did he know I am here?

"And what are you trying to pull here?" Goku asked between clenched teeth, his focus entirely on the other person who brushed back his short black hair while gaining his composure.

"That pull caught me by surprise…" the other individual muttered while looking back at me and switching his gaze to Goku. He tilted his head "Is she…yours?"

Goku did not answer that, he only changed our positions and brought me behind him. The man in his suit nodded slowly while lifting his hands up. "No need to show off. I am capable of controlling my pheromones."

"Did not look like it to me." Goku spat angrily and I imagined hearing him growl.

"Hey, don't blame it on me, mate. I had no idea she was – "

"She is nothing you need to concern yourself with." Goku just interrupted him, and I was even more confused than ever. What exactly happened here?

"Alright, alright. I'll admit I got overwhelmed there for a second. I'll apologize. But you should not let her walk around like that without a proper sign! Why does she not wear a collar?"

A what?

"I said, you don't need to concern yourself with her. She does not need your guidance, and I do not either. I suggest you keep your interest down and go. We can handle ourselves quite well."

"Hmph! Don't blame me for her getting violated later on… Not all Alphas are as patient as I am, and you know that." and with that said suddenly a limousine stopped beside us, and the grey suit vanished inside it.

I automatically leaned my forehead against Goku's shoulder as soon as we were alone, inhaling his scent deeply. I couldn't tell what just exactly happened but somehow having someone near me I knew was good.

"You alright?" Goku questioned me gently and I felt him check my forehead with his palm as he turned around to face me. "You're feverish again…" he murmured displeased before adding "I bet that was his doing…"

"Actually, I was thinking about you before it started…" I blurted out while enjoying his cold palm on my face. When I felt him stiffen, I regretted my words immediately. Oh god no! Why did I say that without thinking?! I retreated from his figure, slapping his hand away in the process while trying to correct my mistake.

"No! Forget that! That was a lie, I was not thinking about you! At all! We are strangers, why would I think about a stranger, right?"

He smirked slyly as he watched me stammer. "And besides! I clearly rejected you! And I am not thanking you for your help now. It is suspicious enough your popped up in exact that moment. Makes me wonder you stage-managed this or something…" The more I babbled, the more dizzy I got. His hands tenderly grasped my arms as I swayed.

"Shh." He soothed as he bent down to my eye-level. "Calm down. You can curse at me afterwards all you want."

"I am calm!" I protested although my heart rate and the pain in my chest told me otherwise. "You can let go of – " I tried to command him and looked up. But as soon as I gazed into his eyes, I stopped moving. The world stopped turning all together and I found myself mimicking his breathing-rhythm. Instinctively, I leaned forward and let him close the distance between us. His forehand landed softly on mine, and we stayed like that for several moments. I closed my eyes as I listened to his steady breath. Goodness, what was I doing?

"Better?" his voice whispered at some point before his lips kissed the top of my head. I simply nodded, taking a step back. I was sure, if I combined every embarrassing moment in my life up till now it would not top the embarrassment I felt in that exact moment. How could I be glad he was here when I was so sure I hated him? Why was I allowing him to touch me so casually when I was certain he had been sexually harassing me?

Why did I have to tell him I thought about him? I really need to learn to think more before opening my mouth…

And now here we were, awkwardly standing in front of each other, not knowing what to say before parting ways.

Could this day get any more strange?