After The Storm
A Gohan and Videl story
Chapter 2

“Wow Mom! That was delicious! Can I have more? Can I? Can I? Can I?” Exclaimed the half Saiyan half pint.

“But Goten, that was your tenth plate!” Chi-Chi sighed, knowing how bad the dish work would be on this night. “You’re just like your father in so many ways Goten…”

“And how is that? It’s not like I eat a lot, Chi!” Said the always chipper Goku, who had found the time to look up briefly from his plate, which had been his twentieth. “Hey Gohan! Why aren’t you eating that much? Is something wrong?”

“Oh! Nothings wrong! I’m just not that hungry!” Gohan said, showing that nervous grin he had been famous for. He had only had two plates of food, in order to not embarrass himself in front of Videl, who had stayed for dinner as well.

“It was really good Miss Chi-Chi! You should really make a recipe book! My dad knows a publisher!” Videl said. She had only one plate, and while she was surprised that Gohan could handle two fully loaded plates of food, she was even more surprised by Goten and Goku. “It’s incredible! How can they pack all that food away?” She thought.

“Thank you Videl, but these are all secret family recipes! And please, just call me Chi! Being called ‘Miss Chi-Chi’ makes me feel old!” Chi-Chi said before her youngest piped up.

“Well, ma, you are pretty old! I mean, aren’t you in your four--“

“GOTEN!” The other four members at the table yelled, Chi-Chi, of course, being the loudest of the voices.

“What? What’d I do?” The young Saiyan replied innocently. Yeah, Chi-Chi was incredibly embarrassed, but even she couldn’t stay mad at her youngest. He was just too adorable!

“Goten, its time I taught you a very valuable lesson. NEVER mention a lady’s age.” Said Goku, who had trouble keeping a straight face, but did so to avoid his wife’s infamous frying pan, which was in her arms reach.

“Hey mom. Me and Vi are going to go take a walk or something. We’ll be back later!” Said Gohan, who wished to escape the insanity that was his family.

“Or something? Oooooooooooooooooooh!” Said Goku, who couldn’t resist a good opportunity to pick at his son. He burst out in laughter after seeing Gohan’s face, which had turned a very, very bright red out of both anger and embarrassment.

“Mom! Gimme that frying pan!” Said Gohan, who playfully chased after his father.

A few minutes later, Gohan and Videl were finally able to get out of the Son house and go on that walk he mentioned earlier. Gohan loved being with his family, and had lots of fun with them, but all he really wanted on that night was to be with Videl. Ok, he wanted that every night, but whatever.

The two made their way down the rocky path from the house, hand in hand. The family watched the scene from the living room window.

“Aww! They look so cute together!” A starry-eyed Chi-Chi exclaimed.

“I wanna see! Lemme see! Lemme see! Lemme see!” Goten exclaimed as he climbed on top of his parents heads, blowing their cover and causing the entire family to fall.

“I know what you three are doing back there!” Gohan said loud enough for them to hear. Goku, Chi-Chi, and Goten scampered away from the window, Goku being the least graceful of the trio, as he tripped over everything imaginable. “So, pretty crazy, aren’t they?” Gohan said, laughing a little.

“Yeah, but at least they’re fun. You’re lucky to have them Gohan. All I have is a butler and an arrogant wanna-be martial artist for a father.” Videl replied, trying not to let Gohan see the anger towards her father on her face. Yeah, she loved her father and respected him, but she straight up HATED his arrogant nature.

“Hey, your old mans not so bad, Vi! I mean, in essence, he did save the world from Majin Buu. If it weren’t for him, my dad would’ve never gotten the energy he needed for the Spirit Bomb, and, well, I think you can sum up the rest of that ending.” Gohan said.

“You have a point, but still…” Videl couldn’t come up with a decent reply, but she gave an honest effort. She then fell into Gohan’s arms, and he held her as they talked for a good thirty minutes before Videl brought up the ultimate buzzkiller.

“Oh great! Its 11! I told dad I’d be home by 10: 30!” She exclaimed as she ran for her car.

As they both approached her car, Gohan took her hand in his. He really didn’t want her to go, but he knew how Mr. Satan got with her if she wasn’t home by his curfew.

“I’m sorry I made you late, Videl.” He said, with a real hint of sorrow in his voice.

“Its ok, Gohan. It was way worth it!” She replied, beaming. She gave him a goodnight kiss, and took off into the distance. After waving goodbye, Gohan then began the long, lonely journey back to his house.

As he approached the door to the Son family home, he stopped and looked into the sky.

“Videl… I wish you didn’t have to go… If only you knew how much I lo—“

It was then he was interrupted by the sound of footsteps approaching him from behind, and then a hardcore glomping.

“How much you what, Gohan?” Videl said as she brought her boyfriend to the ground.

“Um, uh, nothing!” Gohan nervously stammered, perplexed as to why she came back. Did someone summon the dragon or something? “What happened? Are you alright?”

“Well… My car broke down just down the road, and since I don’t have a cell phone yet and your folks don’t have phones, I can’t have anyone pick me up, so, I was wondering… Could I maybe crash here tonight?”

“What?!?” Said Gohan. Not knowing what to say, he told her yes, and prepared the guest room. How was he going to explain this one to his parents, or even worse, Videl’s dad? And even more, how was he going to contain himself with his girlfriend staying the night?

Yep. Son Gohan had a real mess on his hands.

~End of Part Two~