Dragon Ball/Z/GT Fan Fiction ❯ Though you don't know it now... ❯ It's Okay...I'm Here Now ( Chapter 3 )

Though you don't know it now...

Chapter 3: It's Okay... I'm Here Now

DISCLAIMER: I don't own DBZ ...sigh... if only...

Videl knocked louder and more persistently at the door, yet still no one answered. She decided to look around, maybe Gohan was out here somewhere. As she walked around the beautiful place, she took in the scent of all the flowers and the mountain air. There were so many different sounds also: birds, wind blowing through the leaves of the trees, lakes and rivers, and the sounds of splashing fish inside of them. She was walking for about five minutes when she came to a hill that stood just above a pretty lake, with a huge, shady tree on top that seemed to be inviting her.

She walked closer and saw a figure sitting under the tree that she recognized. "Gohan..." She whispered under her breath.

Videl was so happy to see him that she didn't know what to do. She just stood there looking at him, enjoying the moment. As she approached the tree she saw Gohan sitting with a very sad expression on his face.

"...Gohan?..." she said quietly.

Gohan was shocked. "VIDEL?! What are you... how?"

"I just looked at your records in the front office at school. stupid. You know, the daughter of Hercule CAN do that ya know..."

`Ummmmmm yeah...." Gohan said trying as best he could to fake a laugh and smile.

"...Gohan, are you... alright?

"...Of course...why wouldn't I be?"

Videl was angry at this comment. "YOU LIAR, YOU BETTER TELL ME, NOW!!!

"......" Gohan lowered his head and closed his eyes. He let out a deep sigh that seemed to say, "Though you don't know it now..."

"Videl, though you don't know it now... I love you." Gohan thought as he looked at her. "Though you don't know it now, I've been hurt deeply..."

Videl sat next to him under the huge tree. "Are you... all right...? You don't seem... like the first time we met at school..." Videl paused. "Gohan, you can tell me anything, do you know that...?"

Gohan just looked at her.

Videl smiled and laid her hand on his shoulder. "Gohan, you know... you can trust me..."

"I... I do know..." Gohan whispered as he put his hand on hers. "This... is a little difficult for me..."

"Take your time..." Videl said with complete understanding.

"When I was little, about seven years ago, my Dad had a really bad heart disease. He got some very special medicine, and it was cured. Everyone had completely forgotten about it. We all thought that was the end of it. You see Videl, my dad died a few days after this."

"Ummmmmmmm...how?"

"That's a completely different story, I'll save that for another time when you're ready for it..."

"Okay, I trust you Gohan." Videl spoke with a reassuring smile.

"Apparently, about three years after my Dad died, my Mom started showing signs of the same disease, but only for a few days." Gohan sighed and looked down. "I guess she just told me it was the flu, so I wouldn't worry about her. Anyway, just recently, she started showing symptoms again."

There was an ackward silence between the two.

Videl broke the silence "If you don't wanna finish...."

"I will." Gohan stretched himself out on the grass and looked at the sky. "My mom died... three days ago."

"I'm sorry..." Videl spoke sullenly.

"It's okay. I'm sad about her passing, I'm sad about my little brother, Goten."

"Is he okay...?"

"That's just it, he's almost... glad to hear it."

Videl was shocked. "Why?"

"My mom told him not to tell me because then I would wanna take care of her and not study. She told Goten not to be sad and to be very strong, that he would always have to be happy so he could take care of me." As Gohan said this, a tear rolled down his cheek.

Videl was hurt, she didn't like seeing Gohan cry. She laid down next to Gohan and wrapped her arms around his neck. "It's okay... I... I'm here now" she spoke as she put her head on his chest.

Gohan embraced her. "Thank you..."

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"I wonder who that bitch is..." Vegeta said looking at the two from bushes far away.

"Vegeta!" Bulma hit him on the head with her purse.

"Lemme' alone woman!!" He retorted. "Why the hell did I even come with you?!"

"BECAUSE, YOUR HERE TO TELL GOHAN YOU'RE SORRY ABOUT CHI CHI!"

"I could care less about that whore!" Vegeta spat.

"THATS NOT THE POINT!" Bulma screamed loudly, causing the birds in the nearby tree to fly away in terror.

"What was that?!" Gohan said sitting up in shock. He slowly started walking to some wiggling bushes, followed by Videl.

"Oh NOW look what you did woman!"

"Just shut your damn mouth Vegeta!" Bulma said grabbing Vegeta and standing up, trying to act casual.

"Bulma... Vegeta...?" Gohan was puzzled.

"Gohan!" Bulma chimed.

"Uhhh... hey ..." Gohan said blankly.

"Who's the bitch?" Vegeta asked quite tactlessly.

Videl nearly exploded. `WHAT THE HELL?!"

"VEGETA!!!" Bulma and Gohan screamed.

"Oops, sorry, wasn't supposed to say that out loud..." Vegeta added and shot Bulma an evil grin.

Her blood boiled. "ANYWAY! Vegeta has something to say Gohan!

"I do...?" Vegeta added, trying to annoy Bulma.

"YES YOU BASTARD!" Bulma said as she pushed Vegeta forward. "SAY IT!"

"...Sorry about your damn mother you spoiled brat." Vegeta said and started walking away.

"....Bastard..." Videl muttered under her breath.

Gohan was happy about this "Thanks Vegeta.... that means alot coming from you."

"Gohan... Chi Chi's at the mortuary. Do you wanna go see her? Bulma asked gently.

"I don't think that I can do that today Bulma, maybe tomorrow. Tomorrow's the funeral right?"

"Mmmm hmmm" She nodded. "That's fine.

There was a long silence and she eyed Videl. Gohan noticed this. "OH! This is my friend Videl from school Bulma!"

"Friend...?" Bulma asked innocently.

"Uh huh." Videl added

Bulma started walking away. "Ehehehehe. You two were cuddling pretty close for just being friends."

"BULMA!" Gohan shouted turning a bright shade of red.

"I'll be here tomorrow about nine a.m." Bulma added. "Don't stay up too late, little boy"

Gohan's mouth dropped open as he watched Bulma get into her giant helicopter.

Bulma spoke through and intercom in her copter, "Don't worry, I've told everyone so you wouldn't have to and I'm taking good care of Goten!"

"Bye Bulma!" Gohan shouted and waved as she left.

Gohan and Videl just stood there for a few minutes talking, and enjoying eachother's company. He told her about Chi Chi, how she was strict, but very nice, and cared for everybody.

"She sounds so nice, I wish I could've met your mom, Gohan."

"Yeah, she would of like you, Videl." As he said this, he remember what he told his mother about Videl.

Videl's watch beeped seven o'clock. "Well, I better going, my Dad's already gonna freak out to begin with"

"Alright Videl" Gohan said, leading her back to her yellow copter. "Wouldn't want you weakling dad worrying about you."

"Say Videl... do you think you could... It would mean a lot to me if..." Gohan struggled with his words.

"Of course I'll go to your mom's funeral." Videl giggled giving him a hug.

"Thanks Videl, that... really means alot to me." Gohan said rubbing the back of his head. His cheeks were starting to turn a bright shade of pink.

"No problem Gohan!" Videl gave him a kiss on the cheek and got into her copter. "I'll be here at seven tomorrow!"

Gohan waved to her as she flew away. "I love you..."

"I love you, Gohan." and with that, Videl sped off.