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time to mess with their lives.

Warning: If you are under 18, don't read this. Not that I could stop you. If
you don't like sex, go away. You make me sick.

NOTE: Be warned. Severe OOC follows...

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apteapter 9

Va loa looked at the pile of clothes on the bed. He tossed the worn picture on
top. Grabbing the capsule, he smirked at the replaying situation. He tossed the
capsule on top of the pile.

An adult would go and apologize. A friend would pack first.

Vegeta grabbed the now full capsule and walked out hou house. He pushed the
button on the side and bent to retrieve the large capsule. He put both into his
case and slipped it into his pocket.

Whether Kakarot accepted hislogylogy or not, he wouldn't be staying here any
more. If Kakarot accepted, he'd live with his new friend. If not, well, he
wouldn't be able to live so close.

As he flew through the evening sky, Vegeta thought about what he would say. He
had never been good with words and apologies were just beyond him. Keeping it
simple would probably be best. Just tell Kakarot that I'm a bakayaro and
didn't mean a word I said and ask if the offer still stands. He could do
that. Right?

He touched down in Goku's yard. He felt a pang in his chest when the tall
Saiyan didn't run out the house like he normally did. Man, I really fucked
up.

Mentally berating himself the entire way, Vegeta walked to the door and
knocked. He frowned when he got no answer. He knew Goku was in there. He could
feel his ki upstairs. Frowning, he pushed the door open.

nt snt steps carried him across the pristine floor and up the steps. His guilty
mind recalled his words as he passed dust-free pictures and spotless carpet. Why
the hell did I say that? He walked quietly through Goku's bedroom door and
toward the bed.

"Go away."

The command made Vegeta grimace. "Kakarot..."

"I know you're probably dying from the stench, so just go away."

Vegeta felt himself wither inside. "Kakarot. I didn't mean that.
I..."

"Then why say it?!" Goku asked, sitting up to turn and face the small
Saiyan.

Vegeta cringed at the look on Goku's face. Red swollen eyes flashed with anger.
Tears still streaked his face. His teeth were bared in an angry snarl.

Vegeta stood silent, too stunned to speak. Tell him! Tell him what you
thought up earlier! But it wouldn't come out.

Goku's face fell. "Why, Vegeta? Do you hate me that much?" He stood
and walked toward the prince. "I thought you liked me. You mean to tell
me, after all this time, you've hated me? Were you just using me?" Fresh
tears sprang from his eyes.

Vegeta looked down. He couldn't face those eyes anymore. It was exactly what he
needed to do. Looking down broke the spell of Kakarot's pain filled eyes.
"Gomen nasai, Kakarot. I didn't mean it. Any of it. I... You surprised me.
I didn't know what to do. I... I don't hate you."

Goku blinked. He doesn't hate me? "Why did I surprise you?"

Vegeta turned his head to the side, frowning. "I didn't expect you to ask
me to live with you."

It was Goku's turn to frown. "Why not? Haven't I acted like a friend?
Haven't we had fun together? Don't I give you the impression that I like
you?" Goku blushed at the last question. That one was a little too
close to home.



"I've never had a friend before."

Goku felt his chest tighten at the soft whisper. He smiled down at the prince.
"You have one now."

Vegeta looked up into smiling black eyes.

"The offer still stands. Do you want to stay with me?" Goku asked
softly, bracing himself for another rejection.

Vegeta looked down again, once more feeling like there was more to the
situation. "I packed before I came."

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AN: Woo hoo! Nine chapters! Alright! *happy dance* I'm so proud of myself. More
chapters than VFD! But the chapters are shorter... Oh, hell! Nine chapters!
*continues dancing*