Dragon Ball/Z/GT Fan Fiction ❯ The Little Warriors All Grown up ❯ Halloween Confessions ( Chapter 32 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

Disclaimer: DBZ and its characters belong to Akira Toriyama!

I hope the story isn't getting boring or too crazy/ out of control.

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Another month and a bit seemed to pass quickly. Before anyone could blink, it was already time for Halloween.

Trunks had tried his best to get use to his friend's strange attitudes. There were days he'd get fed up with their nagging and pestering. He sometimes got so disgusted at their dirty jokes or plans to spoil someone's fun. He would always shake his head at the silly topics that kept popping up. He had asked himself many times if they ever spoke about anything else other than drinking, sex life, relationships and the works. He wondered to himself if they ever had anything else in their lives that matter? Didn't they worry about their futures or other silly things like favourite foods or movies and celebrities?

He soon drifted further away from them as he realised they kept bugging him about his 'said' girlfriend. Why did it matter so much? Why did it matter to them if he was in a relationship or not? He didn't care much for their relationships, so why should they care about his? Jayden kept asking him, going in for more detail every time. Trunks tried to linger the conversations elsewhere every time in hopes he would get the picture and finally move on. But Trunks was always disappointed as Jayden got desperate. Questions started getting personal and way out of hand. Soon they found each other more like acquaintances rather actual friends. Trunks couldn't help but think about the past and how he was trying so hard to show them that the guy he pretended to be in front of them never really existed. But his little hints seemed to lead him nowhere.

Sometime in October they had reached a point in their friendship where Trunks would only hang around them for a short while. After a quick catch up he would head elsewhere to study in peace. Little did they know that he really just wanted to escape and work on the things his mother asked of him. With his studies keeping him busy, the workload his mother was pushing onto him doubled his stress. He had to admit, things were easy but they were also tedious.

Weekends were mostly spent talking with his mother and Gohan about Capsule Corp and hanging around Goten. His friends asked him to the usual parties, but he rejected them every time. He had better things to do than drink himself sick. Another flash of memories struck him as the remembered all the times he would head over to people's houses, only to get flirted up by many girls. He felt sick to his stomach every time it popped up.

Goten was just as busy. He was thankful he could get an hour or so time alone before Trunks would get home. He needed this time to get food ready or have a quick nap. Travelling the world was physically tiring, especially since he had to have another training session once Trunks came home. But at night he found himself awake once Trunks was already fast asleep. Their late night activities reached a minimal during the week as Trunks was just too tired to do anything else. He used this time to think to himself. He knew he needed to figure out a plan to talk with Gohan. He couldn't put it off for much longer because Gohan would end coming to him. Goten decided that perhaps he would have a talk with his older brother before Christmas, sometime when Goku would be back and keeping everyone else busy, so they could spend some time alone.

A Halloween party was organised by the college campus for all students and friends. Halloween was on a Friday this year, which meant everyone could party until the early morning hours. Trunks and Goten decided to go along to it; just so they could get away from all the work and let themselves have a bit of fun. But as they agreed in late August, they were not going to drink. It was for the best after all.

Goten and Trunks didn't really dress up. They just wore matching black shirts with red pants and devil horns. There was no point in going all out like many other students were planning.

-Z-

"Some people are way over the top," Goten laughed, looking at all the range of dressed up people that gathered around the centre of the campus that had a huge building de-capsulated on it.

"Yeah, they seem to get really into it," Trunks nodded.

Music blasted off and lights shone through the windows. As soon as Trunks and Goten entered the building, sweat, sex and alcohol filled their noses. They watched all the students dance in their costumes for a short while. Some were already way over their heads while others just stood around, talking to their friends.

"What a crowd!" Goten smiled, looking at all the people enjoying themselves.

"Want a drink?" Trunks asked his younger friend who was struggling with him to get through the crowd.

"Anything non-alcoholic," Goten nodded, finding an empty corner for them to stand at.

"Okay, I'll be right back,"

"Goten!" Sandy shouted, spotting the window-blown hair in the crowd.

"Oh hi Sandy!" Goten beamed, waving at the slightly tipsy girl.

"Long time no see! How you been hn?" She giggled.

"Pretty good, super busy though, how about you?" He smiled casually as the girl giggled some more, spilling some of her drink to the sides.

"You know me, partying like all ways," she snorted. "Did Trunks come too?"

"Yeah, he's just getting a drink," Goten nodded towards the bar.

"Awesome! Did he bring his girl?" She giggled, taking a sip of her drink.

"No..."

"Damn, Jayden's going to be disappointed," she rolled her eyes. "He just won't fucking shut up about it! It's getting on everyone's nerves," she complained.

"Yeah, I can imagine," he nodded. He knew how Jayden had been acting lately; Trunks told him everything.

"Did you come here with anyone?" She asked.

"Only Trunks," he shrugged, seeing lavender hair in the corner of his eye.

"Oh that's good then!" She turned to see Trunks. "Hey there hottie! So glad you could make it!" She cheered, wrapping an arm around Trunks who was holding two glasses.

"Hey there Sandy," he greeted, handing Goten his drink.

"So good to see you two finally come to a party! You've missed some really good ones!"

"Yeah well, we've just be super busy and all,"

"Right..." She rolled her eyes. "So! What do you think of my outfit hn?" She twirled around. Trunks took a second to glance at her outfit. He nearly choked on his drink when he realised she was barely wearing anything. She wore a similar outfit as his mother once wore, minus the tights.

"A Bunny? How typical," he finally spoke.

"Oh shut up! It's not as lame as you two dressing up as devils," she slapped his shoulder gently.

"Oh, oh, oh, oh! Look who it is!" Jayden beamed, seeing Goten and Trunks with Sandy.

"Hi Jayden," Goten replied sternly as a waft of air of very strong alcohol hit his nose. -Seriously, do these people have no self control?- He questioned.

"Man, you're sure wasted aren't you?" Trunks laughed.

"Pre-party man! Been drinking since final lecture!" Jayden first pumped the air.

"That's just disgusting," Trunks quickly added.

"Speak for yourself; you use to do the same,"

"Well luckily I don't anymore,"

Jayden didn't reply to that. Instead he looked around the small group, smirking knowingly.

"So no girlfriend tonight again huh?" Jayden teased, leaning into Trunks. "I swear, the way you're going, it's like you don't even have one," he growled. Trunks scrunched up his nose as he smelt the alcohol coming off his friend's breath.

"Give it a rest Jayden," Sandy groaned.

"No, I will not fucking give it a rest," Jayden responded, balling his hands into fists. Goten and Trunks were taken aback as they heard the sudden anger in Jayden's voice.

"I seriously think you should, it's getting really annoying," she tried again.

"I didn't ask for your fucking opinion bitch!" he shouted.

"Calm it guys, don't do this," Goten quickly broke the death glares. He placed his drink down onto the table, using his hands to separate the two.

"Don't you dare fucking touch me you idiot!" Jayden spat at Goten. Goten backed away, feeling himself hit the table.

"Jayden, just calm fucking down! If Trunks doesn't want you to meet his girlfriend then that is his choice, okay!" Sandy retorted. Trunks and Goten looked at each other. They both knew this wasn't going to end well. Two drunken students with pent up emotions never ended well.

"Stay fucking out of this!" Jayden pushed Sandy. She stumbled and landed into Goten's arms. Jayden gave her the finger and walked off.

"Man, what a dick!" She cried out, giving him the finger too.

"What's the matter with him?" Goten asked, watching Trunks in the corner of his eye. Trunks looked mad, no he looked pissed. He knew Jayden had pressed the wrong button inside of him. Trunks always got serious when physical contact was involved.

"Trunks..." Goten warned.

"What a fucking jerk!" Trunks cussed, taking a step forward.

"Trunks, let it be. Sandy isn't hurt. It's okay!" Goten tried to calm his friend down.

"No Goten, I need to talk to him once and for all. He's been a fucking pain in the ass for far too long! It's time we sorted this shit out," Trunks grunted, walking off. Goten could feel his ki heading off in the direction as to Jayden's. He gulped, hoping nothing serious was going to happen. –So much for a fun night out. Looks like things are taking for a bad turn.- He thought to himself.

"Hmm, so," Sandy's voice ringed in his ears. He looked down to see her still in his arms. He quickly released her, hoping she wasn't going to pull her seductive tricks on him.

"How about we dance a little?" She asked casually.

"Okay..." Goten reluctantly agreed, grabbing the drink from the table.

Music blasted all around them, the base vibrating the floor. The room dimmed as lights and glow sticks started being thrown everywhere. The music suddenly changed into something more upbeat. Goten laughed, hopping up and down as he remembered all the times he has danced to rave and techno in the past.

"Woot! Work it Goten-baby!" Sandy cheered, dancing in beat with Goten. Goten laughed, drinking half of his drink as he suddenly felt thirsty. Adrenalin pumped his veins as the music seemed to grow louder in his head.

"This is for all the girls out there!" The DJ shouted into the microphone. Cheers were heard as they heard the beat begin.

"I use to love this song! Nostalgia!" Sandy shouted, shaking her hips. "You remember this one right!" She asked. Goten nodded, faintly listening to the lyrics.

"I know this pretty, pretty girl! Always think about heeeer... And when I see her dancing... I just want to take a chance and get a little closer and get to know her!" She sang along, taking Goten's hand as he twirled her around in circle, with the scene that occurred earlier on long forgotten. Goten felt his head spin as the colours flickered all around him. He suddenly felt relieved and happy, but he couldn't quite understand why. He knew he was supposed to be worrying about Trunks, but his body was doing the opposite.

"Woow! Trippy!" Sandy cheered as the lights changed with the beat. She stumbled herself into Goten. Goten grabbed hold of her, making sure she didn't fall. She gasped, looking up into Goten's eyes.

"Do you... Do you want to go out for a walk?" She asked as she bit her bottom lip.

"Yeah okay," Goten agreed. The music was starting to give him a headache and the lights weren't helping his sensitive eyes, perhaps a walk outside would calm his already fast beating heart.

-Z-

Meanwhile, Trunks was walking through the crowd, searching for Jayden's already low ki. His hands were still in fists as he fumed over the event. He soon found Jayden outside, talking with Sunny and a few other males from his high school. Trunks growled, dropping his drink to the floor as he left the building, heading towards the boys.

"Oh hey Trunks!" Sunny spotted his friend.

"Oh look who decided to fucking show up!" Jayden spat, hating the fact that Trunks followed him.

"How fucking dare you!" Trunks growled, giving Jayden a deathly glare. Jayden took hold of his ground, not phased with Trunks' sudden anger. After years of spending time with Trunks he wasn't afraid of the strength or anger his friend could potentially have. Jayden knew self-defence after all, and he knew Martial Arts was only for the ring.

"How dare I what?" He asked.

"How dare you push Sandy like that? You could've hurt her!" Trunks roared.

"Wait what?" Sunny choked, looking at the two boys. The other guys gathered around them, wondering how far this brawl was going to go.

"Really now? And you care why?" Jayden questioned.

"Because she's our friend! You don't shove her like she's a no body!"

"Why do you care all the sudden? You never fucking cared about her in the past! Why start now?"

"Because you could've hurt her!" Trunks shouted.

"I could have hurt her? Dude, do you even realise that you've hurt her multiple times emotionally?" Jayden questioned him.

"That was her own choice! I told her it was never going to work,"

"Well true, but that still doesn't explain what your motives are. What are you trying to prove Trunks?" Jayden questioned, trying to quieten their voices from suspecting eyes.

"I've had enough of your shit," Trunks replied sternly.

Jayden was taken aback by his reply. He pondered for a few minutes as to what to rely.

"Sick of my shit? Well whoop-de-fucking-do! Join the fucking club!" He finally retorted.

"I don't get you," Trunks furrowed his brows.

"Oh, once more, join the fucking club! I've never understood you Trunks or that stupid fag you have as a friend!"

"Goten is not a fag!" Trunks screamed.

"See! I don't get you either! You always bloody change your mind!" Jayden shouted, his hands balling into fists. "One minute you never fucking gave a shit about girls. You always bloody spoke about Goten and all the things you've done when you were younger. Goten this, Goten fucking that! Then all the sudden, sophomore year and onwards it was all about girls. You know what, I don't even want to fucking count how many girls you got with!"

"That was my choice! They flirted with me!" Trunks tried to explain.

"Liar! I could see how much you enjoyed it! You would always show off in front of us, like those bloody girls were trophies of yours. You know what; it disgusted how you never kept one for longer than a month! Disgusting freak!"

"You have no idea what I was going through!" Trunks finally shouted.

"Whatever man, I know what happened and there's no way to fucking fix your past doings. If anything, I should be the one mad at you for fucking around with Sandy's emotions," Jayden growled.

"You had no idea what the FUCK I went through!" Trunks spoke again, anger filling him once more. "You could not begin to imagine the things I've been through in my childhood. You could not start to fathom the expectations I've had to fill under my father's watchful eye! Kami! My dad is right, you people are absolutely useless!" Trunks growled.

"Useless? Us? People? What the fuck are you talking about Trunks?" Sunny broke into the conversation.

"Stay out of this Sunny!" Jayden and Trunks growled in unison.

"Well fine then Trunks; tell me, what were you going through in order to play with all these girls? What were you struggling with? Why are you suddenly making such a big deal out of it?" Jayden asked sternly.

Trunks took a deep breath; suddenly as reality hit him in the gut. This wasn't how he was going to tell his friends. Was this going to be the end of their friendship? Was this going to be the bearer of bad news?

"I never cared for those girls. In fact, they did me a favour. They helped me hide my true self and pretend to be something much better than I thought I was," Trunks spoke quietly.

"Pretended?" Jayden gasped, taking a step back. "You mean... you allowed all those girls to flirt with you and get their way with you just to look cool?" Jayden asked again.

Trunks just nodded, looking down shamefully. Over the last few weeks he had thought about the image he tried to keep for so long. At first he didn't think it was bad. He thought was happy with his life. Well, that was until Goten finally came forth. He realised the bad things he did while he thought he was happy. Now it was time to set things straight, to stop lying to the people he called friends for so long. No one except for them knew of this image. His parents never saw it and neither did any other Z-Fighter. He was always his loving, cocky-self around everyone else. It was as if he made up a personality just for this small group of people. He felt guilty as ever.

"So... So you don't have a girlfriend do you?" Jayden nearly whispered. He was a bit shocked at his friend's sudden confession.

"No, I don't have a girlfriend, but I am in a relationship," Trunks looked into his friend's dark eyes. Shock filled Jayden's face as things connected in his brain.

"So..." Jayden gasped again. His drunken mind struggling to find the right words to reply.

"Yeah," Trunks nodded proudly. The others that stood around him looked at the boys in confusion. They didn't understand the details of this topic. Sunny was baffled too, not too sure what to say. He understood just as much as Jayden did.

"How long have you been..." Jayden asked.

"Since I was 14... I think. Well I understood at 14... But it was only because of him," Trunks didn't speak his name; he didn't want the others to click.

Jayden was still lost for words. He remembered of all the times when Goten and Trunks were together, of all the moments that suddenly made sense. Suddenly he couldn't blame Trunks for hiding the truth, but slowly his anger grew.

"Why didn't you just tell us?" Jayden finally asked.

"Really? Tell you? You guys never made it easy for me," Trunks sternly spoke; ready to end this conversation and search for Goten. He was ready to head home now and let the events set in his brain.

"Trunks..." Sunny called as he watched the lavender haired boy turn around. But Trunks didn't stop; instead he carried on walking towards where Goten's ki was located at.

-Z-

Meanwhile with Goten. He and Sandy were laughing as strange jokes were told. Goten's head was still spinning. He wasn't quite too sure why, but he didn't think too much of it. He felt giggly and he couldn't help himself when laughter escaped his lips.

"Gosh, you're so funny," Sandy lightly pushed Goten. Goten just nodded, looking up to the starless sky. The city lights had a habit of hiding most stars. As he stared he didn't notice Sandy moving in front of him. He only looked down when he felt her arms wrap around him.

"You know... We could always head up to my room," she suggested, leaning into him. Goten moved his head further back, refusing to kiss her.

"Aw, come on, you're girlfriend's not around..." She growled seductively. He still shook his head, not giving her a chance. She frowned, leaning back as she swallowed rest of her drink. She pondered for a while as she tried to think of ways to change Goten's mind. She smirked as she started swaying her hips seductively.

Goten on the other hand stared at her. Suddenly thoughts about her looks entered his mind. He never noticed in the past how good looking she was. He growled quietly as he watched her sway her hips to the music that was blasting through the walls. Perhaps one kiss wouldn't be too bad? He pushed the idea off as soon as it entered. What was he thinking? No way!

"So what do you say?" She asked again, leaning into him. Goten took a quick sip of his drink, pondering the idea. He took a deeper breath, the scent of his drink filling his nose. He stopped in that instant and slightly pushed her away to the side as spat the drink out of his mouth. He could taste it clearly now. His drink was spiked, or at least, it wasn't the drunk he had gotten from Trunks. It was different. He looked the rest of it, noticing that it was a different colour and range of smells coming off it.

"What is it?" Sandy asked worriedly.

"This isn't my drink," he threw the glass down. Sandy winced as she heard the cracking of glass.

"Yeah, I saw someone top it up when you were holding me earlier on," she casually shrugged off, attempting to lean into him again. Goten was about to protest but was suddenly stopped as Sandy placed her lips against his. He growled, taking hold of her shoulders and pushing her back.

"Sandy! Do you fucking mind!" He spat.

"Geez! What is with you! I thought you wanted this?" She shouted back.

"What! No way! How did you ever get that idea?" he wondered.

"When you held me?" She lifted her eyebrow.

"I did that to help you up... not to lead you on," Goten snorted, taking hold of the wall to help his balance. He realised that the drink was slowly hitting him hard. Whatever was placed into his drink was pretty strong. He suddenly regretted placing his drink down when they were in the building. -This was not going to end well. - No wonder he has been feeling so dizzy.

"Oh come on Goten!" She moaned, "Just one night,"

"No, I told you I'm not interested. Plus, I'm in a steady relationship,"

"Whatever!" She smacked his shoulder. "I ain't falling for that bullshit anymore!"

"Bullshit? But I'm telling the truth?"

"Then why have I never seen her hn?"

"Because..." Goten stuttered, not too sure what to reply. He tried to gain some control of himself as he felt the floor starting to spin faster. He shook his head, trying to concentrate on the topic.

"Exactly! You don't have a girlfriend do you!"

"I... I do have someone but they're not a girl..." He mumbled, watching her expression change into shock.

"You're fucking gay?" She stuttered. "I knew it!" She shrieked. "I fucking knew it!" She added a strangely high pitched laugh.

"How can you be so sure?" Goten stuttered, holding the wall even tighter.

"Just an inkling! That's all," she giggled. "But I know you're not fully gay... You must be bi, because I know you find me attractive," her voice suddenly lowered.

"You don't know who you're dealing with," Goten replied sternly.

"Sure I do, Son Goten, Trunks'-" She stopped in the middle of her reply. "Oh my..." She breathed, her eyes widening as she looked over the tall boy.

"What?" Goten asked, furrowing his brows.

"It's Trunks isn't it?" She gasped at her sudden thoughts. She wasn't too sure if it was the drink or just her find going haywire.

"Huh?" Goten asked again.

"Trunks and you... Oh my..." She turned around, unsure of what to say.

"Sandy..." he tried, "It's..."

"After all this time... It was you...It makes sense now..." She mumbled again.

"Goten!" They both looked up to see Trunks running their way.

"Trunks?" Goten looked over to his boyfriend.

"Come on, it's time to go home,"

"What why?" Goten slurred, nearly falling as he released his hold. Trunks stopped to look at the scene. Two drinks were on the floor, Goten was swaying side to side, and giggling like a little school girl as Sandy looked over at him in shock.

"What's going on?" Trunks asked nervously.

"Nothing, let's go, come on!" Goten quickly tried to grab hold of his friend's sleeve, walking awkwardly away to the nearest dark alleyway so they could fly back home.

-Z-

The boys sat on top of Capsule Corp's roof. Trunks couldn't help but notice Goten's strange giggles and snorts as they stared up at the sky.

"Guess what," Goten giggled again.

"What?" Trunks asked sternly.

"Someone spiiiiiked my drink," Goten snorted, fist pumping the air. Trunks shook his head in disappointment.

"So much for not drinking,"

"You're just jealous," Goten slurred.

"No, I'm just not in the mood," Trunks ended the conversation. Laying back down with Goten. Trunks tried to tune out his younger friend's laughter as he thought about the events that just occurred. –Why tonight? Why not tomorrow? Why not sometime during the day?- He kept questioning himself. –Why does everything always happen in a blink of an eye? I'm never going to be able to look at them in the eyes again. What am I going to sat on Monday? I didn't even explain probably.-

"I think I did something bad tonight," Goten spoke in his most serious voice Trunks had heard all night.

"Really? What's that Chibi?"

"Hey, don't call me that," Goten giggled, lifting his hands to the air. Trunks didn't reply, instead he waited for Goten to get back to the subject.

"I think Sandy knows now," he finally sighed.

"I see," Trunks replied sternly. After everything else that occurred tonight, this was just the icing to top it all off. Maybe it was for the best that they all knew.

"How did she find out? Did you tell her?" He quickly asked.

"She kissed me.. I think," Goten scratched his hair. "I told her to back off and all. You know how it goes. Something's leaded to the next and she realised that... Well," he shrugged. He didn't need to explain any further.

Trunks fumed as he thought about how Sandy broke through his boyfriend's personal space. It almost made him regret ever trying to stick up to him. But he shoved it to the side, thankful that now she knew. -It had to happen somehow.-

Goten watched his older friend stare up into the sky; his mind all over the place as he tried to figure out what was wrong with Trunks.

"Are you okay Trunks-kun?" Goten asked.

"Yeah, I think I will be,"

"Why do you think? Did something happen?"

"I'll tell you about it in the morning," Trunks shrugged off, staring deeply into Goten's dark eyes.

Goten reached his hand over to thread his fingers through Trunks'. The lavender haired boy smiled as he felt the warmth and comfort of his boyfriend. There was a pause as they stared once more up at the sky, wishing they were rather out in Mount Paozu with the endless stars.

"You told them didn't you?" Goten broke the silence once more.

"Yeah," was all Trunks replied, shutting his eyes as the night replayed in his head once more.

"You did the right thing,"

"I hope so too," Trunks tried to smile as he felt Goten's hand tighten around his. That's all he could do for now.

"Trunks..." Goten lastly spoke, a smile forming on his face.

"Yes Goten?"

"I love you,"

Trunks' face brightened as the words rolled off his boyfriend's lips. They barely ever mentioned the words of love. They rarely ever did say it to each other as it was so cliché. But at this moment he enjoyed it. He wanted Goten to repeat it over and over again. This time, he didn't care as butterflies filled his stomach and his head danced in happiness. Yes, he loved Goten. They were pulling through everything together. He couldn't have asked anything more of Goten but to be who he was.

"I love you too Goten."

~-Z-~