What are we?

Chapter 2

Goku was back at the library again. He knew by now that this was possibly a dangerous game he was playing at, but, he couldn't help himself. He had to see him. It was later than his usual time he showed up & Goku was slowly faltering. He didn't have much patience to begin with but he could hold on a bit longer... for him.

Another half hour went by & Goku had decided that it was stupid of him to stay any longer. He gathered his things & headed for the door. "See you around", the nice librarian called after him. Goku swiveled around to wave at her, not watching where he was going & bumping into a sturdy figure. "Oh, sorry I-", he turned around to see it was Vegeta. His face flushed red & Vegeta raised an eyebrow at him.

"Going somewhere?"

"Yea, I'm leaving."

"Been waiting for a while haven't you?"

Goku stared at him blankly, "Uh, no."

"You're a terrible liar."

There was a pause. There was something about standing this close to him that made everything tense. He smelled like cologne. Nothing too strong, but something rather daring. It suited his whole "silent but deadly" vibe he had going. Finally, Vegeta broke the silence, "Why don't you come sit with me, I could introduce you to some quality books."

"You mean your boring old man books?"

"No, I mean books like the one's you've checked out after I did like a creepy little stalker."

Goku's angered flared a bit, "I'm not a stalker, I was just interested."

"And why is that?"

A pause.

Vegeta eventually sighed & headed further in, "Follow me or go home, your choice."

Goku watched him walk away. Arrogant old man, who does he think he is? Goku begrudgingly followed after him. At least now he was actually talking to the guy. The tolerance he had for this man already was kinda scary. Vegeta had already sat down in his usual place & Goku had to restrain himself from running over like an eager child. Even though he wasn't a big fan of books, he truly wanted to understand him better. Goku pulled the chair out that was across from him & sat down. Vegeta had an open book bag on the table. When did that get there?  Goku kicked himself mentally as he realized he was too busy staring at the guy's face to notice the bag in his hand. Vegeta thrummed his fingers on the tabletop. The noise had snapped Goku back into reality, somehow seeming out of place in the tense little bubble they've created.

"Not very talkative are you?"

"I am... usually."

"Hmm."

Goku watched his sudden thoughtful look. Without thinking he blurted, "I think you're hot."

Vegeta actually looked surprised before chuckling silently. His teeth flashed at him. His smile... Goku blushed.

"I didn't mean to say that."

"Maybe not, but your impulsiveness is very amusing."

Vegeta had crossed his legs now, "Are you gay, Goku?"

Goku felt a chill go through him as the man said his name & he absolutely hated it.

"No... well, I just don't really care."

"Oh?"

Goku shifted his weight now, eyes starting to wander. He couldn't look directly at him but he could feel his stare.

"Me as well."

Goku looked back at him, "Huh?"

"I also do not care for gender."

"Huh... well that was unexpected."

"Why's that?"

"I thought you were straight."

"Is that so?"

Goku had looked away again. This guy, he was so intense. He didn't usually feel intimidated but he felt as if he'll melt into a puddle at any moment. He searched for a subject change & then remembered what he had proposed in the first place, "Weren't you gonna show me books?"

Vegeta graced him with a crooked smile. He could tell that he knew he was doing that on purpose. Of course he knew.

"Ah yes", he pulled a stack of books out of his bag. Goku could tell they were going to be there for a while.