In Your Dreams

Chapter 29

In Your Dreams: Chapter 29

It was still early in the morning when Goku woke up and rolled onto his side to watch his slumbering mate. For a long while he merely observed the sleeping Saiyajin, letting his eyes roam over his sculpted form before finally focusing on a handsome face. Vegeta's usually sharp features seemed softer while he slept.

Goku reached over and ran his fingers down the smooth skin between the prince's eyebrows. The furrow that was usually present was absent at the moment, being as how the older man was completely relaxed. The idea that Vegeta could feel comfortable leaving himself so vulnerable while in his presence made his heart swell with joy. Bulma had told him that the prince had always been a light sleeper, and even the slightest noise or touch would wake him.

Yet, here he was, freely running his fingers across the sleeping man's face; and he wasn't even stirring.

Never in his wildest dreams did Goku think he and Vegeta would ever be a couple. There was a time when he'd been sure the older Saiyajin would have strangled him to death if given the chance, yet he'd done nothing but provide him with a sense of protection ever since he'd rescued him from Dr. Villa.

....Well, except for that time he dropped him while flying. The bastard.

But, that was in the past now, and Goku felt he could trust Vegeta with his life. Everyday he felt his affection for the prince growing, and he wondered now how he'd ever gotten along without the older man each day. He understood now what he was missing with ChiChi. His ex-wife had never made him feel so loved or at ease. In fact, it had been the complete opposite; not that she had been a bad mate, they just hadn't been combat-able.

Goku's lips quirked upward into a smile when Vegeta mumbled something under his breath. Most his words were inaudible, but he managed to pick up the word 'baka'. The name was no longer such an insult to Goku. He knew the prince wasn't trying to hurt him anymore when he called him that. It was more like...well, a pet name, he supposed.

Goku drew his hand back when the older man drew in a deep breath and opened his heavy eyes. Vegeta stared at him for a short moment before his lids closed again. Instead of going back to sleep, however, Goku found himself pulled closer by strong arms and tucked close to his mate's now rumbling chest. No words were exchanged as an auburn tail wound around his waist and held tight, but Goku had no trouble going back to sleep, lulled by the rhythmic breathing of his lover.

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''Come on, it'll be fun!''

''No.''

''Vegeta, don't be a poor sport! Why not?!''

''Woman, I have no desire to participate in such ridiculous activities!''

''What activities?''

Bulma and Vegeta turned to look at Goku when he walked into the kitchen and sat down to join them for breakfast. Vegeta's expression was no longer soft and relaxed as it had been earlier that morning. Instead it was set back to its' regular scowl.

''A triple date! Me, Yamcha, you, Vegeta... and ChiChi and Victor.''

Vegeta watched his mate's reaction to the last pair of names, and as expected, wide black eyes shot up to balk at the older woman. His mouth appeared to be forming words, though no sound was coming out.

''I told you it was a stupid idea!'' he snapped.

Bulma sighed and took a sip of her coffee. ''Goku, I know it's awkward, but I don't think you should cut off all communication with ChiChi. You have children together. If you're worried about Victor, he already knows about Saiyajins and he's fine with it. He's already witnessed Gohan and Goten's power, so nothing you do or say will surprise him.''