Bound to you.

Future plans.

Soaking up the scenery of the abstract fields and mountains in the distance, as they drove along the long stretch of road. It was one of Goku's favourite scenic routes to his parents. Bulma and Tarble agreed to dog sit for them, which Vegeta jokingly told Bulma it was to get her into practice. Low clear mist coated the road up ahead, and it was as if they were entering into a vivid dream. Such breath taking views, Vegeta didn't get the chance to really admire the views last time; for he was nervous meeting Goku's parents for the first time. This time round it was different, he was more relaxed for he loved how supportive and caring Goku's parents were. After his attack, they had sent him and his brother a card with some gifts, they even called to check up on him. This was the kind of unconditional love he craved so badly from his father, and only got it from his mother. Vegeta's eyelids were threatening to close, he kept fighting it back not wanting to miss any of the beautiful landscape around them. 

Goku glanced at Vegeta and smiled. "You can fall asleep if you want."

"No, I'm fine." he yawned.

Goku chuckled to himself, he knew Vegeta hardly slept as he kept going over the stuff they packed.  It was something he'd do, as he hated missing anything, he'd even do a mental checklist going through each item. After long six hour journey, they finally arrived at his parents. Goku smiled seeing Vegeta sluggishly climb out the car rubbing his eyelids, he rested his arm around Vegeta's shoulders as they headed inside his parents house.

"Hey how was the journey?" Bardock smiled at the couple as he took their bag from them.

"Not too bad" Goku looked over at Vegeta who was fighting back a yawn.  "just a little tired but we're good." he smiled at his father.

"How have things been?" Bardock asked as they walked into the living room.

"It's been good." he smiled at Vegeta who gave a half smile.  "Really good."

Bardock smiled at the two, he could see just how close they were and how relaxed Vegeta was this time round compared to last visit."Glad to hear it."

"I'm going to have a lay down if that's okay?" Vegeta asked mid yawn.

"Of course, go ahead." Bardock lead Vegeta to the spare room passing him their bag, he left the couple exchanging a kiss and waited for Goku to walk out the room. "Is he okay?"

"Yeah, he didn't really sleep much the night before. He was going over his stuff making sure he hadn't forgot to pack anything." Goku sighed and chuckled.

"Alright, well your mother is in the kitchen, give me a shout if either of you two need anything." Bardock headed into the living room.

Goku approached his mother in the kitchen, even though it was her birthday she wasn't one to make such a big fuss on it. He placed his hands on his mothers shoulders planting a kiss on her cheek. "Happy birthday." 

"Thank you sweetie. So glad you two were able to come up and visit." Gine smiled and kissed Goku on the cheek. They both looked over at Raditz who was washing some of the dishes.

"Hey, hows your travelling been?" Goku asked him whilst helping himself to one of the grapes that were sat in the fruit bowl.

"Not bad, met some new people along the way." Raditz dried his hands whilst looking back at his brother.

"I see."

"How have you all been?" Raditz asked whilst hanging the tea towel up, he rolled his eyes as Gine tutted and grabbed the tea towel folding it then hanging it back up.

"We've been good, um actually...mother I have something I'd like to ask you." Goku smiled over at his mother nervously as she had her back facing him.

She turned and looked over with a curious look. "What is it?"

"Perhaps we should sit down with dad as well?" he suggested.

Gine furrowed her brows seeing the nervousness on Goku's face. "Something wrong?"

"No, nothing is wrong. Just would like to speak to both of you." he nodded his head to the side coaxing his mother to follow him into the living room. Bardock was sat on one of the armchairs reading a newspaper, he looked up seeing his son and wife stood looking back at him. He folded the papers away, watching as Goku had his mother sit on the armchair next to Bardock. The couple exchanged looks and looked back giving their son a worrying expression.

"What's the matter son?" Bardock asked as he extended his hand out to hold Gine's.

"I'm-" Goku cleared his throat and sat on the sofa opposite his parents, he gulped and took a deep breath. "I'm thinking about marrying Vegeta, and just wanted to know what your feelings are on that?"

Gine's face brightened up, she already started to see Vegeta like a son and loved how happy he made her son."Oh my gosh."

Goku could feel his stomach going in knots, he wasn't sure if his mothers reaction was a positive or a negative. "Is it too soon or?"

"No, no I'm so happy for you both." she smiled widely as her eyes began to water from such excitement and happiness.

"Easy Gine, give our son a chance to propose to him first." Bardock chuckled at his wife's reaction, he looked back seeing his son rubbing his hands together looking anxious.

"I just wanted to know if you guys would be okay with it?" Goku looked back at his parents with a nervous smile.

"Why wouldn't we be?" Bardock raised a brow.

"When you going to ask him then?" Raditz asked as he walked in through the door way, he had heard the conversation; and he too was happy to hear his brother planing to settle down.

"I have an idea, just not right now...kind of nervous he may say no."

"Oh don't be nervous. If he says no, it wouldn't be the end of the world. I'm sure he loves you just the same and you maybe surprised." Gine gave her son a reassuring smile. "Well either way, you have our blessing. Not that you'd need our blessing anyway." she wiped a tear that was forming and exchanged a smile with Bardock.

Goku smiled, he let out a sigh of relief as his nerves started to calm down. "Thanks, just don't say anything to him...please?"

Bardock shook his head and smiled."Of course we won't." 

Later on as the evening drew in, Vegeta joined everyone for dinner. He smiled over as they talked about family outings they had, and other fond memories. He felt part of this family, who were so warming and inviting. After their meal, Goku took Vegeta out for a walk over the hills not far from his parents. They gazed at the stars that were spread like dust above them, each one sparkled a little differently. It was crazy to think that each of those stars represented a sun of other galaxies light years away, each with their own stories to tell. So dark, mysterious yet captivating at the same time. Some probably already dead, leaving that small footprint on the sky up above. It's a reminder of just how short yet beautiful life can be, especially spending it with the one you loved. Vegeta locked eyes with Goku , he could easily get lost into those deep dark eyes, so inviting, and loving. He knew this was the man he'd happily spend the rest of his life with, their fingers entwined as they looked back up at the sky above them. Sometimes they didn't need to say anything to each other, just knowing how much they loved each other by the simple touch and sweetest looks they'd give; always sufficed. 

Goku cupped Vegeta's chin and had him look at him. "I love you, so much." he planted a delicate kiss on Vegeta's lips. His heart beating like crazy, as they melted into each others kiss.