In Your Dreams

Chapter 45

In Your Dreams: Chapter 45

The walk back to their private corner of Capsule Corp was a long and silent one. Goku hadn't spoken since leaving the lab and Vegeta could tell from the expression on the other man's face that his mind was working overtime. Rather than attempt to coax the younger Saiyajin into talking, Vegeta instead chose to remain quiet and simply be there by his side in case he needed any support.

Remaining calm and collected was easier said than done though. Vegeta was rather pleased with the news of Kakarotto's pregnancy, and if his mate had been as happy about it, he would have enjoyed a celebration romp in the sheets. Unfortunately, the furrowed brow and down turned lips spoke volumes about Goku's current thoughts on the situation.

When they'd finally made it back to their bedroom Vegeta watched as the other man silently opened the door and shuffled inside. Goku almost appeared to be in a trance as he made his way over to the bed and flopped onto the mattress with a sigh. After that he only stared up at the ceiling, seemingly lost in his own thoughts.

With a sigh of his own Vegeta shut the door behind himself and moved to his mate's side. The other Saiyajin didn't seem to object to his close proximity, so he took the liberty of perching himself on the side of the bed within an arm's length of the silent man.

Black eyes studied Goku, but he wasn't quite sure what to make of the younger man's mood. He didn't really look angry or even devastated as he had during his first bout of morning sickness. No, in fact, Vegeta couldn't tell what the Saiyajin was feeling at all; and that was disturbing all on its own. This was his mate, and he should be able to read him like a book. If he wasn't able to do so at this point, what did that say about his ability to provide for his chosen?

Apparently his increasing agitation was picked up by Goku, because Vegeta was broken out of his current train of thoughts when a soft black tail wound itself around his wrist. The tip rubbed along his clenched fist, making the older man aware of how tense he'd suddenly become.

Vegeta watched the tail's soothing movements for a moment before turning his eyes to those of Goku's, and he was surprised to find the younger man smiling at him. That wasn't right though. He should have been comforting Kakarotto, not the other way around.

''I thought you'd be happy.'' Goku said quietly.

Vegeta's hands balled themselves into fists again before he could stop them, and he frowned to himself before scooting closer to the other man and placing his hand on a clothed thigh.

''I am happy. But you are not. I feel as though this was forced upon you, and I cannot be happy about this child when you are so miserable.''

Goku's eyes widened in surprise before another smile formed on his lips; though he still seemed sad.

''What do you mean 'forced'? Wasn't I the one who was trying to rape you?''

Vegeta coughed as he choked on his own spit, and Goku laughed before he could compose himself enough to reply.

''I'm kidding. This is more my fault than yours.''

The older man wanted to object to that, but again the other Saiyajin stopped him before he could get a word out. Goku drew a deep breath into his lungs and drew himself up until he sat facing his mate. Large black eyes seemed to be searching his own, and despite the millions of questions floating around in his head, Vegeta could not bring himself to voice any of them. He had a feeling Kakarotto needed to tell him something important, and he remained silent in the hopes this would encourage him to do so.

Several minutes ticked by and Vegeta's patience was finally rewarded.

Goku drew in another deep breath and let his eyes drop down and to the side. If not for his excellent hearing, the older man probably would not have heard the words that came next.