A little oveA little over a week has passed since that day and it was finally Christmas Eve...
Vegeta follows Chi Chi through the mall. He really hated being here with Kakarotto's mate, but it was for a particular reason. He'd gone to Chi Chi that morning and told her of the gift that he wanted to get for Bulma, but he wasn't any good at finding the gift that he wanted for his mate. Chi Chi had agreed with Vegeta, promising that she wouldn't tell a soul of what he'd told her.
Now here he was, following her through the crowded mall, people of all ages rushing around to buy last minute gifts for their loved ones. He sighs as he follows Chi Chi to a particular store. She smiles at Vegeta and leads him to a glass covered counter. He looked inside the glass and he looked around at the various items. There were so many to choose from and he sighs, wondering if he would ever beable to find what he needed. He walks over to the next counter and upon reaching it his eyes found the perfect one... the one he'd imagined. He smirks as Chi Chi stood at his side and looked down at what he was pointing to.
Chi Chi smiles. "Wow, that'll be just perfect for her!" She calls to the man behind the counter and he walks over to her with a smile. "Have you found something that you want ma'am?"
Chi Chi nods. "Hai, I want that one there. Oh, could you have it wrapped as well?"
The man smiles. "Yes ma'am!"
Vegeta felt a smile cross his lips, he was starting to get into this christmas spirit thing, it was contagious.
~~~~~Meanwhile~~~~~
Bulma sighs. She and Vegeta hadn't been together for a while and she supposed that it was because they were both nervous about everyone knowing of their love for one another. She was almost two weeks late for her period. There was no real cause for alarm, she'd been late before. Sometimes periods were irregular, but this time she was sure that it was something more than just an irregular period. She stares at the little piece of plastic that she'd bought. She took the test and now she had to wait 5 minutes. "Argh, this is so frustrating!!! The suspence was killing her. This test better be right! I spent 30 dollars for the best one I could find!" She glares at the little timer as it ticked the seconds away. She watches the clock's face as more seconds passed. She was so into it that when the timer's bell rang she nearly jumped 10 feet into the air. She breaths in deeply and pics up the piece of plastic and stares at it. "Oh my damn...."
~~~~~Later~~~~~
Vegeta holds the gift in his hands. He studies it's pearly white wrapping and the metallic green bow that sat on its top. On a little tag it read,
To: Bulma
From: Vegeta
Vegeta was feeling a little more than anxious to give Bulma his gift. It took a lot to go to the Son house and tell Chi Chi what he wanted to get Bulma. She had stared at him for moment, wondering if he ws lying or not. She had taken one look at Vegeta's face and she knew he was serious. He was never the joking type. She had smiled at him and told him that she'd help and that she was happy that he and Bulma had developed a relationship. She understood that Vegeta wanted to get her a present to express his love to her. So, he told her what he wanted to get her and Chi Chi had excitedly taken him to the car and drove him to the mall. Now, here he sat back at the Son house with Goku sitting across from him. The two had sat down at the kitchen table.
Goku and Vegeta had been staring eye to eye for a long time. Goku knew something and Vegeta knew that Goku knew something, he just didn't know what it was. Vegeta frowns, his eyes squinting a little as he stared into Goku's eyes.
Goku squints back.
You could practically see the electricity sparking between them, daring one another to see who would blink first. After much silence Goku blinks and sighs. "Eh...you win, I've never been the staring type of person anyway."
Vegeta smirks. "Hah. You never give up so easily unless you have something on your mind."
Goku scratches the back of his head, "Well."
Vegeta blinks. "Well what?"
"I think it's okay to tell you now. It's already been done and so I'm sure nothing bad will happen now."
Vegeta gives Goku an odd look. He was growing irritated with him and Goku knew this. "Well, tell me already damnit!"
Goku smiles. "Alright, you remember when that boy named Trunks came?"
Vegeta frowns. "Hmmph, how could I forget. The brat couldn't stop starring at me."
Goku chuckles. "I thought you would've figured it out by now, but oh well."
Vegeta growls.
"The reason why that boy was staring at you is because he's your future son."
Vegeta's eyes widen and at that moment the whole kitchen fell silent accept for the sound of the livingroom clock ticking.
Vegeta tightens his lips, unable to find his voice. He was beyond shocked.
Goku clears his throat while glancing nervously at Vegeta. "Well, anyways. The boy told me that his mother is...Bulma... and that you both would find each other. All of that has come true."
Vegeta could feel his cheeks becoming hot from blushing. It was all true and he knew that Goku knew about what he and Bulma had been doing together for the last 2 and a half weeks. He sighs. "Hmmph, I always wondered why that brat resembled me so much."
Goku sighs with relief. "I'm just glad your not mad at me."
Vegeta smirks. "Now why would I be mad at you?"
Goku blinks. "Um."
Vegeta rolls his eyes and returns his gaze to the present that lay before him. "So, should I give this to her tomarrow?"
Goku thinks. "Well, she's having a party tonight and I think you should give it to her tonight you know? If you really love her then you'll let everyone know that you care about her."
Vegeta gulps. "Everyone?"
Goku smirks. "Your not scared are ya?"
Vegeta stands up and growls. "Me?! Scared?! PAH! I am the prince of saiyans! I fear nothing!"
Goku grins. "Great! Then I'll see you at the party!"
Vegeta nods. It was about time that he got home. It was getting late and he wanted to be there in time before Bulma had this so called "party" of hers.
Vegeta lands in the front yard and walks through the front door. He could feel through their bond that Bulma was a little flustered. He supposes that it's because of the party or something. He looks around to find that the large livingroom had been rearranged to be prepared for the many guests that would be arriving. He turns the corner to find Bulma standing there. He frowns as she stared at him silently. "Nani?"
Bulma blinks and turns back to what she'd been doing. "Nothing..."
Vegeta gives her a suspicious look as he approaches her. He wraps his arms around her and presses his crotch against her butt. "So you want to play hard to get neh woman?" As he held her waist he brings his arms around her, when suddenly he could feel something strange about Bulma and his nose was suddenly filled with the scent of cinnamon. Before he could figure it out Bulma had squirmed out of his arms and she stood a few feet away from him, her cheeks flushed and a smile on her lips.
Vegeta blinks and chuckles. "You are a strange woman." He turns away and walks to his room while sliding his hand into a hidden inner pocket on the left breast of his jacket. The gift was still there and he smiles to himself before disappearing down the hall, his tail flicking this way and that.
~~~~~That evening~~~~~
Bulma stood before her full body mirror in a long sleeved, tight red dress that stopped just above mid-thigh. It went down in the front just enough to reveal a little bit of clevage. Her hair was up in a bun with curls falling around it. She sits down onto her bed and pulls on her red high heels. She suddenly had the feeling she wasn't alone and she could sense him through their bond. She looks up to find Vegeta standing in the doorway wearing a white button up shirt with black dress pants and shoes. The top three buttons of his shirt were undone, revealing part of his muscled chest. Bulma smiles, oh yes... Vegeta was gorgeous. Oh yes, she sure knew how to pic her men and this one was definitely a keeper.
She pulls on her other high heel and she stands up and smiles. "Do you like what you see?" She turns around in a full circle.
Vegeta gulps as he could feel the heat rising from his groing. She certainly knew how to turn him on. It made him glad that she was his mate, because she belonged to him and no one else. He steps forward, catching a whiff of cinnamon again. He couldn't quite place it, but by the look Bulma was giving him he had a feeling that she knew something he didn't.
She steps up to him and gives him a swift kiss before disappearing down the hall to answer the door.
Vegeta looks behind him. "I'm bound to find out what's wrong with her."
Bulma sighs and finds the Son family and Krillan at the door. She welcomes them in with a smile. She falls silent when Chi Chi winks at her and heads to the livingroom with her husband. Bulma blinks, wondering what that was all about. Chi Chi knew something and she was bound to find out what it was. She looks outside to find her old flame Yumcha walking up to the door. He smiles timidly at her. "Hey Bulma, ya look great."
Bulma smiles. Even though their relationship had long since ended, she still considered Yumcha a good friend no matter how much of a jerk he seemed. She nods to him lets him pass her.
Eventually everyone had arrived and was having a great time. They were all exchanging gifts to one another, laughing about jokes and eating the great food that had been made. Bulma stood by the christmas tree with her gift in her hand. She wanted to give it to Vegeta before his saiyan senses picked it up.
(Narrator: If you recall, when a female is pregnant, the female gives off different types of scents. To the saiyan male, she usually smells like spices, ginger, cinnamon or even vanilla... Now you know)
There had been a couple close calls, but he was still clueless. She looks over towards the other side of the room to find Chi Chi talking to Vegeta about something. She wonders what it is.
"Go on you baka. It's now or never," Chi Chi replies to Vegeta. "I didn't go through all that trouble with you for nothing you know!"
Goku glances at his wife and Vegeta. He knew what they were talking about. He smiles at Vegeta, motioning with his eyes to go on and do it.
Vegeta holds the present protectively against his chest as he sighs and slowly approached Bulma. The look on his face was priceless. Vegeta's cheeks were flushed and his expression was soft.
Everyone stopped to look at Vegeta as he stopped in front of Bulma and handed her the gift.
Vegeta's tail tightens around his waist. He was really nervous and it was hard for him to hide it with everyone staring at him.
Bulma smiles as she hands Vegeta her gift to him. Vegeta blinks, wondering what Bulma could have possibly gotten for him.
Bulma smiles. "I want you to open yours first Vegeta."
Vegeta nods and tears at the corners of the paper and allows it to fall to the floor. He now had a gold colored rectagular box in his hands. He lifts the small lid and found a note inside with a golden chain that had a strange little amulet hung at the bottom. He lifts the necklace up and stares at the little amulet oddly. His eyes widen when he realizes that it was the royal symbol of Vegetasei. "But how did you?"
Bulma smiles. "I have my sources, but your not done yet. Read the note."
Vegeta opens the note and he began to read. The letter said,
Dear Vegeta,
This letter isn't long so I'm just simply going to say it plain and straight. Congratulations. Your a daddy. Vegeta looks up from the letter to Bulma and stares at her wide eyed. He blinks, unable to find the words to say anything, he'd been doing that a lot lately.
Bulma blushes. "I'm pregnant."
Many gasps could be heard coming from Krillan and Yumcha's direction.
So that's why she smelled like cinnamon. Hmph, I'm so gullible. Vegeta takes the necklace and brings it around his neck, fastening it's clasp. He smiles, barely able to contain his joy. "Your turn now woman..."
Bulma nods and begins opening her gift. She found a royal blue velvet box, her heart skips a beat. She knew what this ment. She opens the box to find a gold ring with a heart shaped diamond that had a blue saffire stud on each side of it. She feels tears rimming her eyes as Vegeta took the box from her hand and got down on one knee.
Vegeta looks up at Bulma as he took her hand in his. He could feel all eyes on his back, but right now he didn't care. "Bulma, will you marry me?"
Bulma sobs as tears fell from her eyes. "Yes."
Vegeta takes the ring and slides it onto her left ring finger. He stands up staring into her gorgeous blue eyes. "I'm not a prince anymore... I'm a King now."
Bulma sobs again and glances up for a moment. We'r standing under mistletoe you know?"
Vegeta blinks, his cheeks still flushed. "Neh?"
"That means your supposed to kiss me you silly baka..."
Vegeta smirks. "Don't mind if I do." He wraps his arms around Bulma's waist and presses his lips to hers.
At that moment, everyone cheers, congratulating the engaged couple.
He'd become a husband and a father all in one day. Ah yes, Vegeta definitely had his life cut out for him....
The End