ROLEPLAY HQ - tongue-tied

@Sam!

I could do that! I’m just about to clean and make supper, but once I’m done I’ll make a starter!

Bulma sat in the chair idly as she watched her father conduct his work. It had been a week since the 23rd Tenka-Ichi Budokai tournament had ended, with Goku winning against the evil Piccolo Jr.. Her thoughts kept going back to Goku, how happy she was that he not only won, but survived against Piccolo. She didn’t know what she would do without him, her best friend, the man who had been there for her since the beginning. “Bulma, sweetheart? Are you okay?” Dr. Briefs spoke up as he looked over at his daughter, seeing her dejected look. “What? Oh yeah, I’m fine! I just miss Goku. I haven’t really seen him since the tournament, and even 3 years before that.” She shrugged her shoulders lightly before standing up from her chair. “I think he’s still at Roshi’s house, maybe I’ll stop by and pay them all a visit.” And that she did. Within 20 minutes, Bulma had arrived at the same island where Kame House was. The tropical island offered some nice weather, a cool breeze and fresh air. Even if Roshi was… well, Roshi, the island was nice. “Hello! Is anyone here?” Bulma called out as she entered the house, a bright smile on her face.

*Goku would have been doing what he usually did on most days, either eating, draining or relaxing. Today? He was deciding to relax, he still was thinking about that as well as… Bulma, got the woman was amazing. They had known each other for so long yet still had barely talked. As he heard the door open, Goku would rush out from the upstairs bedroom, looking downstairs and seeing the familiar Blue haired girl. “Bulma! Hey! How’d you get here?” He asked, running down the stairs before stopping infront of her.

((Good night!!))

Bulma laughed brightly as she saw Goku rush downstairs. The familiar spiked hair and orange gi, his infectious smile. “Hi Goku!” Bulma said happily, pushing aside her hair as she looked up at the man who towered over her. She dug in her pocket a pulled out a small capsule, waving it for a moment before placing it back in her pocket. “Capsule boat, how else?” She smiled. Looking around the downstairs of Kame House, Bulma realized there wasn’t anyone else here. Turtle was probably out by the shore, but usually Krillin and Roshi would be kicking around somewhere as well. “Where is everyone?” She asked, looking back at Goku.

Goku stared at her, not really knowing what to think. He didn’t know if he really had feelings for her or not… he didnt really know what a relationship actually felt like. He was by himself always, he’d never been with another person. That quickly left his mind as she spoke again. “Oh yeah! That completely left my mind. Hmm? Oh! Krillin and Roshi are out training together. They said I could stay here and rest up. You wanna come up into the room and chat?” Goku asked, he was allot more open then usual… he usually asked to stay on the floor level, not his room. The man stretched slightly as he waited for Bulma’s answer before walking up the stairs.

Bulma giggled quietly as she watched Goku think, the face he made while he was deep in thought was cute. “Training? For what? The tournament just ended! Plus, I thought they cancelled the tournaments now, after what happened with Piccolo.” Bulma thought, cocking an eyebrow. “Eh, regardless. Sure, I’ll join you!” Bulma said happily as she followed Goku upstairs. The stairs creaked slightly beneath her weight, a sound she had grown used too after spending so much time at Kame House. Once upstairs, Bulma took a look around the bedroom. “Having fun staying here?” She asked, turning to Goku with a smile. “After training for three years and winning the tournament, it must be nice to just.. relax.”

“Well I dont know. I think he just wants to get stronger, hah! Maybe so he can be strong enough to beat me! I’d like to try that!” The man laughed, so much had changed but he still loved to fight. After Goku made it to the upper floor he sat on the bed, patting the spot next to him. “Sit down Bulma! You’ve been standing for a while probably so why dont we just relax” He would have said, his smile bright as always as he laid his head down on the mattress. “Chi Chi has been acting weird again- not wanting to hang out with me and such” He said, admitting the truth.

Bulma smiled over at Goku before joining him in sitting down on the bed. She leaned back on her arms, listening intently as Goku spoke. A light breeze was blowing in through the open window, offering some rest from the tropical heat of the small island. The room itself was fairly… plain. A bed, a dresser, a painting on one wall, and a desk which looks like it hadn’t been used in years. The chair that sat in front of it looked even older, but still sturdy. It was simple, quaint. “Really? Did anything happen?” Bulma looked over at Goku, raising an eyebrow. Chi Chi and Goku had problems, but every relationship does. Are they even in a relationship? Bulma wondered to herself, biting the inside of her cheek. Her and Yamcha had broken up… again, so just hanging out with Goku was nice. Calming. She was always in a good mood when she around Goku.

“No! Thats the problem. I dont think anything happened if I’m being honest, I dont remember doing anything that could have ended up making her mad or making her not want to talk to me/ I mean. Whats your thoughts on it Bulma? You know more about relationships than me and you’re probably the best person to talk to about this kind of stuff so whats your opinion of the matter” Goku asked her, him breathing out a sigh a she did. He frowned because he honestly had feelings- or atleast what he assumed feelings, well felt like for Chi Chi. “How are you and Yamcha?”

Bulma laughed nervously, scratching the back of her neck. “I’m not sure I’m the best to ask, Goku.” She shrugged. “Yamcha and I broke up again. He’s just… he’s been so frustrating lately. He’s always out there flirting with other women, sometimes right in front of me!” Bulma rolled her eyes, shaking her head. “Ugh, I can’t keep talking about him.” Bulma turned her body to full face Goku, sitting cross-legged on his bed. A sigh left her lips, forcing a small smile. “Relationship problem, huh?” She joked lightly.

“Well why is that Bulma? Hell! You were the first girl I’ve ever met. Sure- I was a dumb kid and did some things I probably shouldnt have but/ oh… god yeah I’m sorry to hear that. Yamcha, he can be a struggle to deal with, I dont understand him sometimes. I would treat you differently, sometimes I yhink about that. Y’know?” He explained, not really realizing what he was saying out loud. “Yeah, relationship problems” The man said with a chuckle towards Bulma as he leaned up, sitting down on the bed.

Bulma blushed slightly as Goku spoke, laughing quietly. “You would treat me better?” She asked, wanting more information. “How often do you think about that?” She prodded. Bulma would be lying if she said she hadn’t thought about it too. Ever since Goku came back from training with Kame, and especially after seeing him fight in the tournament, Bulma had begun to see Goku in a different light.

“Well I honestly dont know Bulma, maybe ever since the tournament? Maybe a little before… I know that it has been recent and just a passing though but I do put allot of my time into thinking about what would happen if we ever got together” The man would say as he answered all of her questions without any hesitation, he had no reason to wait. His feelings were almost always on the forefront.

Bulmas smile grew as she listened intently to Gokus words. She loved how upfront he always was, there was never any confusion when you asked him a question. It was always straightforward answers. It was a personality trait that she admired in Goku. “If I’m being honest, I’ve been thinking the same, lately. You’ve grown into such a gentleman, Goku. All that training has done a number on you as well.” She said quietly, her voice just barely audible.

It certainly made the man tongue tied, whenever he thought of it. The mans face blushed a soft tint of red as he stood up, looking at her. “Bulma, I heard you but… I know you just got out of a relationship, would you want to go out with me? To atleast try what it could be like?” He asked, not knowing what to think as he took a deep sigh.

Once again, a straightforward response from Goku, one the elicited a reaction from Bulma. Her cheeks were a soft shade of pink, complimenting her pale skin tone beautifully. Her hand went up to push back some of her blue hair behind her ear before she looked up at Goku. “I mean, sure, Goku.” She said with a smile. There was no need for the awkward ‘get to know you’ phase, as they had known each other for years at that point. It seemed… perfect.

The man smiled as he heard her answer nodding in approval. He felt… giddy? “Thank you! That means so much Bulma. I’m really happy about this.” He would say, it honestly did mean allot. He would stand up and stretch, staring down at her. “So, what should we do? I mean… chatting and stuff would work but maybe we could go somewhere and do some sight seeing?” The man asked her as he thought, putting a finger on his chin.

Bulma smiled widely as she stared at Goku, his smile sending shivers down her spine. Her stomach was doing flips as she stared up at him. “Hmmm, I guess we could go into the city and get some ice cream?” Bulma suggested, mindlessly biting her bottom lip as she thought. Just then, she heard a familiar laugh outside. “Hey Goku, we brought groceries!” Krillin could be heard from downstairs, followed by barely audible chatter from Master Roshi.

“Oh yeah! Lets go get some ice cream. That sounds lovely! I love ice cre- oh shoot. Let me go talk to them!” He said before quickly rushing down the stairs. “Hey guys! Me and Bulma were hanging out and we were going to go and get some ice cream in the city, is that alright? Or do you need anything from me” He would ask with a bright smile as he grabbed some of the groceries, bringing them in the kitchen.