The sun went down and the moon began to rise. Gohan was sitting on a rock by the lake to clear his mind after what has happened. He was still thinking about his battle an how it transpired. But what he did feel bad for is that his mother won't ever see her husband again.

'Mom...I'm so sorry.' Gohan thought in sadness. His eyes were puffy red after crying for fifteen minutes. His heart was shattering too much and couldn't bear the see Goku's death all over again.

Videl walked a long way in search of Gohan and found him by the lake. She sighed that he was okay but couldn't help to feel something wrong. Videl could hear sniffling and see droplets of tears coming down his cheek. This made her heart broke in half to see her love crying so much after losing his father. Videl walked up to him as she then got rid of the bands from her pigtails and let her hair flow down.

"Gohan?" Videl said.

Gohan gasped and quickly wiped his eyes so she couldn't see his tears. But as he turned around, he blushed softly to see his girlfriend looking more beautiful with her long hair blowing from the breeze. He couldn't even utter a word since he was staring at a goddess.

"Videl, w-what are you doing here? How did you get here?" Gohan stuttered.

"I was on the couch sleeping after healing you. I guess you must've past by without noticing me." Videl giggled.

Gohan just smiled softly and decided to sit on the grass. He patted for her to sit with him and she did. "So, how's mom doing now?"

"She's doing great, Gohan. Me and her were talking and getting to know each other. She seems like a nice lady." Videl said with a smile.

"Yeah, she is." Gohan replied. "My mom always made me keep studying hard and see if I can do more for the world besides training. But honestly, I only train when I have to enter the tournament to win the prize money. We don't need much, but we save the rest for a rainy day."

"That's so cool, Gohan." Videl said. "You must be lucky to have a mom."

"Actually, I'm happy to have a nice family. And it's growing since I'm about to have a little brother." Gohan stated.

"I know. She told me she was pregnant. You thinking of naming him soon?" She asked kindly.

"Maybe. But I'll let mom decide on it." Gohan said. He then looks up at the moon to see it return after Piccolo blew it to stop him from going mad ape again. "It's such a beautiful night."

Videl slid down near Gohan and rested her head on his shoulder. "It is."

Gohan wrapped his arm around Videl's waist and listen to the water streaming down. "Can I ask you something, Videl?"

"Sure, Gohan, what is it?" Videl replied.

"After we never saw each other again, what were you doing?" Gohan asked, hoping to not upset her.

Videl sighed. "Well…I can say that I wasn't myself after losing you that day."

Gohan looks down to her and asked, "What do you mean?"

[There For Tomorrow-Burn The Night Away]

"You see," Videl explains, "I was feeling down that you cried and ran away because you thought I was angry at you. I was sad depressed that I lost a best friend. My mother kept comforting me as I told her what happened. I even waited for you at the park to see if you might come back. So I gave up. I went back home and stated to try out Martial Arts that my dad was teaching. I idolized him as a great man and watched his matches. You can say that I even took out the boys who kept flirting with me after I told them that I was already available."

"Oh." Gohan look saddened. "Then who was that?"

Videl giggled while blushing. "I told them that you already have me."

"WHAT?!" Gohan shouted in disbelief.

"Yeah, I had them crying from the truth and broken arms. On that day, I was stronger than dad." Videl smiled. "I even wanted to impress you and hope you like me."

"But, Videl, I do like you." Gohan interjected.

"I know, but…" Videl soon sighed as she wrapped her arms around her legs. "…I lost my edge after something happened in my family."

Gohan was concerned to see her looking down like this. He places his good arm on her back and gently rub it. "What happened?"

"When I was coming back home, I saw police cars near my home. I ran to see what happened and worry that my mom was okay. The police officers were shocked to see me as they made these sad looks as if it would hurt me with the news. I heard my dad crying and he told that it would be alright." Videl soon had tears coming down.

"Videl…what happened next?" Gohan spoke softly.

"I was scared to what he means and I saw something under a blanket. It was red and staining the sheet. I needed to see what was wrong and I ran past the cops to see what it was. The officers warned me not to look under it, but I ignored them and removed the sheets. Silence. My life was never the same. Under the sheet was my mother dead and lifeless. Some burglar broke in and took the life of someone I love the most. I just stood there like a statue and my dad held me for comfort.

"It was too much to see me lose someone that always cheers me up. After missing you, I lost my mom!" Videl broke into sobs as she continued. "I just don't understand why this happened to me! And a few years later, I only wanted nothing but to hurt every scum out there and make them pay for hurting my mother and other families."

Gohan didn't say anything as he hears more. 'Videl…'

"But when I saw you return, I was happy again and felt safe. But after seeing you in battle and fighting Cell, my heart started breaking apart to see you getting crushed by him! I didn't want to see anybody I care for die in front of me! You are someone I would always there for and cheer for you! I just…didn't…w-want to l-lose you…" Videl sobbed in hurt after thinking about the Cell Games. Just watching Gohan suffer like that was proven that she will never be the same again.

Gohan held on to the poor girl and let her cry onto his chest. He was broken to see his crush crying her heart out. Knowing how hard it must be to lose someone you love, Gohan had tears coming down himself.

Both were letting their emotions out under the moonlight as Gohan kept holding on Videl for fifteen minutes. It was silent and Gohan was curious if the girl was okay. Suddenly, Videl moves her head up to see her boyfriend. Her eyes were puffy red and tears dried up on her cheeks. "I'm sorry."

Gohan smiled softly and wiped the tears off of her eyes. "Don't be sorry for anything, Videl. I'm just sorry about your mom. She sounds like a good woman."

"It's okay, Gohan." Videl sniffled. "And thank you."

Gohan looked at her, confused. "For what?"

Videl giggled and punched his arm softly. "For saving me, silly! This green guy told me what you did."

"You mean Piccolo?" Gohan questioned.

Videl nodded. "Uh-huh! He told me that when I was down, you went mad and beat the crap out of those blue Cell copies. You took me somewhere safe and made sure Cell pay for hurting me. I even saw what this giant machine did before I passed out."

"You mean 16?" Gohan responded, but looks saddened to remember what happened. "He risked his life to save you while I watched. I wish I could thank him. But I don't think Bulma can even repair him without-"

"This?" Gohan turns around and gasp for what he is seeing in front of him: a memory chip! It didn't even look damaged and still lighting up. "Videl…h-how?"

"Before I was unconscious, something was touching my wrist. I saw something that had the same symbol like Capsule Corp. I thought I might return it back to them when the fight was over." Videl explained.

"Videl, do you know what this means?! Android 16 can be repaired and join us as a good guy! You're the best, Videl!" Gohan exclaimed as he hugged the girl.

Videl was blushing with a whole shade of red all over her face. Just him filled with joy was something he never expected to do. But still, she smiled and hug back.

Both the teens pulled back and started to look at each other in the eyes. It was seeing how they first met and their eyes sparked something that made their hearts beating as a melody. And at that moment, both pressed their lips together and enjoy a soft and passionate kiss. Gohan placed his hand on Videl's cheek and the long-haired girl wrapped her arms around his neck. They lie on the soft grass and continued to make out with pure innocence. Gohan didn't know what was happening inside his body that made him crave more of the girl, but he kept going. Videl moans louder through the kiss and getting more tongue action from her boyfriend. She craves him and needed him. Gohan soon made his way towards her shirt and went under to touch her bare skin underneath.

Realizing what he was doing, Gohan pulls away and took a deep breath from the ordeal. Videl opens her eyes to see Gohan off of her. "Gohan? What's wrong? Did I do something wrong?"

"No, no! You're good, but...I think we're getting a bit too carried away." Gohan rubbed his neck while blushing hard. "I really love it, but...maybe we should wait until we see how things go. Okay?"

Gohan was thinking he would get slapped, but he then sees Videl smiling happily and replying, "Sure, Gohan. I wouldn't mind. As long as I'm with you, I'll always be happy."

Both the teens got up and gave each other a hug. Upon the hug, Videl could feel someting that was coiling around her leg. It was long and furry as it was warm. Videl pulls back and gasped to not believe what it was: "Gohan! Your tail is back!"

"Huh?!" Gohan looks back and was surprised himself that after his childhood, his tail came back and was longer than before. "How did this happen? Unless..."

Videl was confused herself, but realized how his tail came back. Suddenly, a burst of giggles escaped her lips while blushing pink. "Gohan, you dirty ape! I think your Saiyan hormones were getting the best of you."

"Aaah! P-P-Please don't mention this to mom!" Gohan said with a huge blush.

"I promise." Videl said. "So, you ready to go? I think your mom might be worried sick for the both of us."

Gohan chuckled lightly. "Yeah."

Videl and Gohan came back to the house while holding hands. Before they walked, Videl remembered to give Gohan his necklace back after his fight with Cell. Gohan knocks on the door and inside was his mom with a huge smile.

"Awww, aren't you two the cutest couple! It made me wish I had a camera!" This made the young couple blush much more redder than ever, but Chi-Chi continued. "Oh, Videl, your father called and he wanted to know if you were alright. But I told him you're safe and he thanks Gohan for saving him and millions of lives."

"It was nothing." Gohan said with modesty.

"Also: Hercule said that Videl can stay over for the night." Chi-Chi added.

"But I don't have anything to sleep in." Videl mentioned.

"Well...you can borrow my old T-shirt you can use. You can have it if you want." Gohan offered.

"Sure!" Videl said as she left to get ready for her shower and bed.

"Gohan, do you mind if I talk to you for a second?" Chi-Chi asked.

He nodded and replied, "Sure, mom, what is it?"

"Gohan, I just want to say I'm proud of you. Not only you defeat Cell, but you won the heart of your best friend. I bet your father is cheering and going on how his son kick butt as well. But now, I want you to make sure that you take good care of that pretty girl. Understand?" Chi-Chi said in a stern tone.

"I will, mom." Gohan stated with a serious look.

"Good, because I noticed that you grew your tail back. Did anything happen while you two were alone? Because...I'm not supposed to have grandkids too soon." Chi-Chi teased.

If Gohan would've turned a little more red, his head would likely explode. He ran up the stairs at instant speed while his mom start laughing at her son's embarrassment. 'Oh, I am so going to love this. Goku, watch over us. Especially Gohan. I love you and miss you.'

-Gohan's Bedroom-

After preparations made, Gohan straighten up his room so Videl can feel comfortable for when she sleeps. "Gohan, you didn't have to clean up for me. Your arm is still healing."

"I know, but I wanted to. You helped out a lot and I thank you for it." Gohan stated which made Videl blush.

"You're welcome," she replied. After he was done, Videl jump in and got herself comfortable. "This is nice here."

"I'm glad you like it, Videl." Gohan said with a smile. "Anyway, I better go. I'll be in the living room if you need me." Gohan soon began to leave, but he heard a voice.

"Wait!" Videl shouted to get his attention.

"Yes, Videl?" Gohan turned to see a blushing Videl.

"I-I-I was w-w-wondering..i-if y-you...can sleep with me?" Videl stammered.

"Um, are you sure? I don't think-"

"Go ahead, Gohan! As long as you wear protection!" Chi-Chi shouted happily while passing by her son.

"MOM!" Gohan shouted with embarrassment. Videl, however, giggled at Gohan's mother's antics. Gohan just sighed and turned off the lights. He went over to the side and went over to Videl. "Goodnight, Videl."

"Goodnight, Gohan. And can I say something?" She asked.

"What is it?" Gohan replied. Before he knew it, Videl captured his lips again and kissed him passionately. Gohan didn't hesitate to kiss back as he savors her warmth from her lips. They pulled away as Videl wanted to say one thing: "I love you."

Upon hearing this, Gohan smiled and replied, "I love you too."

With that said, the two lovers went to sleep peacefully as Gohan's tail wrapped around Videl's leg. Looking through the door, Chi-Chi smiled softly to know that her son finally got the perfect birthday wish. Who knew visiting an old friend could lead into something more?

The End...?

Well, I'm done! Or am I?! Since I have a good reviews from this story, I decided to make one last chapter of this before I put it into a close. Please comment and see how I did. Also, it was a bit of M-rated material and I might put these two in a lemon oneshot. We'll see! Ja Ne!