Here For You [Goku x Vegeta]

Chapter Thirteen

The tensions between Vegeta and Tarble remained. Goku tried his best to help but he could only do so much.

"I don't know what to do with him..." Vegeta mumbled poking at his food. "I wish he'd let me in." Goku frowned, "I... I think you should give him some time to recoup." He knew exactly what Tarble is going through. Goku knows the awful feelings that come with losing precious loved ones.

"Maybe... I don't want him to suffer alone though. He's just a kid still." Vegeta ran his hands through his hair. Goku didn't know what to say to that. What can he say? All he did was pull Vegeta into a tight embrace. "It's going to be okay. You'll see."

Later on that evening, Tarble and Vegeta were at it again.

"Why can't you leave me alone for five minutes!" Tarble yelled.

"I was checking in on you! I'm worried about you, you know?!" Vegeta spat back.

"You shouldn't be worried! I don't need you! Just go away!" Tarble tried to leave but was halted by Vegeta. "Why can't you understand? I'm only trying to help. I don't want you to suffer alone! Please, Tarble!" The younger sibling harshly shoved the older one. "Why can't you understand that I don't need you around! You're always away anyways! Just like Mom and Dad!" Tarble pulled away crying running into his room slamming the door shut. Goku glanced at Vegeta who held a stunned expression.

"Vegeta..." Goku placed a gentle hand on Vegeta who was now crying. Both held each other in desperate need of comfort. "He's right, Kakarrot. I wasn't there for him... I failed him."

"That's not true... Tarble is lost right now. He's grieving still." Goku cupped Vegeta's face offering a gentle smile. "You're an amazing person." Goku said pressing a kiss to Vegeta's forehead. It seemed those words managed to calm his lover. Goku lead Vegeta to their room where they just cuddled and snuggled.

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Goku decided to accompany Vegeta to visit his father's grave. They bought a bouquet of flowers to replace the dying ones at the headstone.
When they arrived at Vegeta's father's resting place the teen broke down. Vegeta collapsed to his knees sobbing.

"Daddy... I'm lost without you..."

Goku kneeled down next to Vegeta brining him in yet another tight embrace. Those words that came from Vegeta hit him hard. It reminded him that he too was going to lose a parent too.

"Vegeta, what... what was your dad like?" Goku asked hesitantly. Vegeta sighed smiling sadly, "he was... everything. Everything a son could ask for. He would do the craziest things to make Tarble and I laugh and smile. I remember..." Vegeta took a deep breath wiping away his tears, "I remember one time I got in a fight at school. You'd think he would of been mad but he only laughed, patted my head, and asked if I kicked the kid's ass. What would I give to have those moments back..." Vegeta got up from his knees helping Goku up too. "I miss him, Kakarrot."

"I know you do." Goku laced his fingers with Vegeta's. "Let's go get something to eat. I'm sure you could use a break."

"N-no, i... I just want to go home." Vegeta said as his gaze grew distant. Goku nodded, "okay, I should go home too. I know you need some space to... to process it all."
Vegeta took Goku home. Not much was said during the ride. Not that they could say anything. There was not a single good thing going on in their lives. Vegeta pulled up to Goku's driveway. They parted with a sweet kiss and small promises. Goku watched as Vegeta's car drove off. He wished he could do done more to comfort his love.