AN: Just a little something for all those Videl/Gohan lovers out there (like me!) and I am proud to say that this is my most likely my fluffiest story (well one-shot if you want to be picky about it) ever! Yay fluff! I might make a story to go with this one-shot depending on how much everyone likes it. (So review!… I mean erm… please review?) Oh and before we start I would like to point out the following things:
1) Videl's character may be slightly different from usual for the sake of this fic.
2)There is no tournament.
3)And there shall be no nasty Buu to stop the romance. (This is a Romance thing. NOT AN ACTION ONE!)
Well on with the show!
Disclaimer: Ok, ok I KNOW I don't own DBZ! Will you stop rubbing it in my face already! Geez!
Cloud Kisses
Gohan looked up at the yellow helicopter descending from the cloudless sky; the sense of impending doom that lingered in his stomach growing as the torrent of wind about him increased. He looked down as he felt something tugging at his pant leg.
"Hay oniichan?" The boy with messy black hair and wearing an orange gi asked.
"Yeah Goten?" The taller Son asked with a smile.
"Who's that?"
"That's Videl… she's a girl in my class… I promised her I'd teach her to fly."
"Oh. Ok." The two looked back up at the 'copter as it grew ever closer. "Hay oniichan?"
"Yeah squirt?"
"Why did you promise to teach her to fly?" Goten cocked his head to the side in confusion.
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"Oh and Gohan?" Videl's head whisked round the corner where it had disappeared for a few mere moments.
"Y-yeah Videl?" Gohan asked reluctantly.
"Just one more thing. You can teach me to fly right? That shouldn't be too hard, should it?"
"Erm… no it's a synch."
"Good. See you later Gohan." She giggled as she ran off down the corridor.
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"It's… complicated. It's kinda… well she promised not to tell people that I'm Saiyaman if I taught her to fly. You see?" Sigh. Oh man. I've turned getting blackmailed into an art form!
At the sight of Goten's small face twisted into a frown of confusion, Gohan couldn't help but laugh good-naturedly. When Goten started to pout he laughed even more as he ruffled the young boy's hair.
"Don't worry about it squirt. I'm not sure even I quite understand it." At this Goten flashed his brother a Son Grin™ then looked thoughtful for a minute.
"Hay oniichan? Can you teach me to fly too?"
"Well erm…" Gohan froze. I can't teach Goten to fly in front of Videl! What if he lets anything else slip! I don't think I can take any MORE blackmailing! My heart can't take it! He looked back down at his brother, his eyes filled with excitement and innocent wonderment. Damn it! You'd think I'd be immune to that look by now! "How about if… well it will take a lot longer if I have to teach both of you at the same time since Videl will probably not be as quick a learner as you so… I'll give you private lessons once I've finished training Videl. How does that sound?" Nice save.
"Wow really?" Goten's face lit up and his smile grew to inhuman proportions.
"Yup. Promise." Gohan replied, giving his brother a wink.
"Woohooo! I'm gonna fly! I'm gonna fly!" Goten sang as he bounded around the field just as the yellow 'copter finally touched down on the grassy field. (Geez! That thing was SO slow to land! Oh yeah I'm writing this… sorry I'll get back to the story now.)
Videl jumped out of the cockpit, her boot-clad feet landing on the soft grass. She stretched her arms in an attempt to loosen her muscles after the long flight from Satan City. Oh well she thought to herself after this I won't need to be cooped up in some machine when I fly.
She looked around at her surroundings with a slight sense of awe. It was already past 6pm already so the sun was growing low in the sky. The large open field Videl couldn't even imagine being anywhere near Satan City was littered with tall cherry trees that were currently covered in blossom, making them look like something from a child's fairytale book, the pink petals fluttering about in the playful breeze. In the distance she could just about make out a rocky outcrop of jagged cliffs, behind which snow-capped mountains could just be seen.
Dragging her eyes from the luscious scenery she looked at the two boys that stood before her. A young boy she guessed to be about 7 with wild jet black hair wearing an orange gi was jumping around giddily, throwing in the occasional cartwheel for good measure whilst crying: "I'm gonna fly!" in a sing-song voice. Watching him was a tall teenager with equally wild black hair, only a hell of a lot shorter. He wore a dark blue sleeveless gi that showed off his muscled chest and arms nicely. He smiled as he watched the young boy dance about his legs happily.
Wow. Gohan looks really great when he shows off his muscles… AH! WHAT THE HELL? Did I really just think that? Traitorous hormones.
Goten stopped suddenly mid-cartwheel, laving him stood precariously on his head. He looked over at the girl that had climbed out of the helicopter. Large blue eyes donned her face that was framed by thick black hair, pulled into pigtails. She wore a simple plain white oversized shirt over a pair of black bicycle shorts. A pair of black finger-less gloves and green boots completed her outfit. The young boy blinked.
"Hi." He said politely.
"Hello." Videl replied. Aww he's so cute. Must run in the family… FOR KAMI'S SAKE STOP THAT VIDEL!
Goten righted himself and without warning suddenly seemed to go into hyper mode. "YoumustbeVidelGohantoldmeaboutyouyou'reheretolearntoflyarntyou mybrother'sgonnateachmetoflytoobuthesayshe'sgonnateachyoufirstyourprettyareyoufromthecityliketrunksareyourichdoyouhavecandyohyeahandmyname'sGotennicetomeetyou!" (You must be Videl Gohan told me about you you're here to learn to fly arnt you my brothers gonna teach me to fly too but he says he's gonna teach you first your pretty are you from the city like trunks are you rich do you have candy oh yeah and my name's Goten nice to meet you!) He finished his outburst with a Son Grin™ that threatened to overtake his face.
Videl blinked. How the hell could a child talk so fast? And what the heck did he say anyway? Gohan slapped his palm over his forehead.
"Hay Goten why don't you got help mom with diner? I'm sure she'll appreciate you're help." Gohan said, casting a quick glance over at Videl, who was still trying to figure out what the boy had said.
"Ok oniichan. Bye Videl." And with that Goten rushed off back in the direction of the small house.
"Cute kid." Videl stated as the two teens watched Goten running across the field.
"Yeah, that's Goten alright." Gohan smiled fondly, resting his hands on the back of his head.
After a few moments of silence Videl placed her hands on her hips, sending Gohan a slight glare. "So. Thought you could get out of teaching me to fly by not coming to school today huh?"
Gohan turned around to look at her "What? No that's not it."
"Well then, you can just teach me to fly now then can't you."
"Well, the thing is Videl… it's erm… getting really late and learning to fly could take quite awhile…" He pleaded with the stubborn girl before him.
She turned around so her back was to him, folding her arms across her chest and closing her eyes in indignation. "Humph. Listen Gohan. I didn't come all the way out here to not even get to fly and I'm not leaving until I do."
When she was greeted with nothing but silence she opened her eyes slightly before they shot open, every muscle in her body tensing as a pair of strong arms wrapped themselves about her thin waist. A shiver ran up and down her spine and her breath seemed to get caught in her throat. Her face flushed beat red.
"W-what are y-you doing, Gohan?" She breathed, unable to think of anything other than the feeling of Gohan's body pressed against her back. She had never been this close to guy unless she was about to kick his ass for whatever reason (probably for actually being so close to her).
"Taking you flying." He whispered, his breath tickling her ear, making Videl's heart skip a beat. Before she could calm her racing heart she felt the earth slip away from beneath her feet. She let out a squeal of panic and gripped onto Gohan's arms tightly, her eyes squeezed shut.
Gohan laughed "Don't worry Videl. We're fine, see?" Videl cautiously eased one eye open then the other as she looked down in awe. They were floating about 10 meters from the ground, pink blossom followed the movement of Gohan's ki, causing the petals to dance around the two like glitter in a snow globe. Videl gasped at the sensation of being held up so high by nothing but Gohan's arms, wind rushing past her whole body.
Steadily Gohan started to push the two higher into the air, Videl watching as the ground get further and further away with nothing holding her up but some unseen force Gohan possessed.
Careful so as not to startle the girl in his arms, Gohan pushed his ki so they started to move across the sky, the scenery below them speeding up as he moved faster as Videl got used to flying.
The grassy fields quickly gave way to rocky planes and soon they began to pass over the ocean, the water glistening in the light from the golden sunset sky. Videl gasped as they dipped down suddenly, so they were flying just inches from the water's surface, causing it to dip as they passed then shoot out again in a glistening spray of salt water.
Videl looked down at their reflection in the water and found Gohan doing the same. They blushed and looked away quickly before they shot back up into the skies.
The pair pulled up through the cloudbank and Videl smiled as they come to a halt far above the earth, golden pink clouds surrounded them, the sun dipping into the calm ocean. She looked around in wonderment at the beauty she could never have imagined. She was startled from her calm by a sudden shout behind her.
"NIMBUS!" Gohan called into the clouds, causing Videl to shriek at the sudden loudness.
"GOHAN! What the heck'd you do that for?" She cried, hand on her chest as she tried to calm her racing heartbeat. Gohan merely laughed and took one arm from around her waist, pointing into the distance.
"Watch." He said softly in her ear. Videl glanced at him quickly them followed his finger and watched as a small golden cloud whizzed up, coming to a halt before them.
"W-what is that thing?" Videl asked, her voice barely above a whisper.
"That's nimbus. He belonged to my dad along time ago, before he left it to me." Gohan drifted of for a moment at the thought of his farther but Videl barely noticed it as she examined the fluffy cloud. I don't know why but I have a feeling that, maybe Videl will be able to ride Nimbus. Well, only one way to find out. "Go ahead, try sitting on her."
"B-but won't I just, fall through or something. A cloud can't carry someone." Videl asked suspiciously.
"Well people aren't supposed to be able to fly either but look at us." Gohan laughed. Videl bit her lip and reached out with one hand, gently laying it on the surface of the cloud. She gasped at the soft but secure feeling, moving her other hand onto the cloud as well. Steadily Gohan moved them both so Videl was sat on the cloud, legs curled up beneath her.
"Wow." She breathed. Gohan smiled happily as Videl patted the cloud with amusement. "Wow." She said again, unable to think of anything else. Gohan moved so he was sat beside her on the cloud.
The two looked out at the sunset before them as if watching a firework show. Gohan glance over at the girl beside him. I've never seen her like this before. She looks so… calm, so a peace with everything. She looks… beautiful.
Feeling eyes on her she looked over at Gohan, making them both blush as they caught each other's eyes, but neither of them looking away for reasons they couldn't quite identify, A range of different thoughts running through their heads.
Maybe it was the beauty about them or perhaps being so close way messing with their heads but they soon found themselves drifting closer and closer together. Videl felt her eyes drift shut as she felt warm lips upon her own.
Gohan moved his hand to cup her check as they sat in the clouds sharing a loving kiss.
Just as she felt the kiss deepen, Videl seemed to finally come to terms with just what she was doing, not to mention WHO WITH! She pulled away quickly, blushing fluently and finding the ocean below increasingly interesting.
"M-maybe we should h-head back it's getting… late." She mumbled, desperate to avoid looking at Gohan, who was currently staring at the blushing girl with deep confusion. What in kami's name just happened?
"R-right. Take us home nimbus."
The two travelled back in silence, both thinking and avoiding all and any contact with one another. The small cloud stopped when they reached the yellow 'copter that had remained in the field. Gohan hopped off the cloud and, always the gentleman (you can thank Chi-chi's upbringing for that one) helped Videl down.
The two stood in silence for what seemed like hours until Videl finally broke the uneasy peace.
"Well, I'd better be getting home… Dad'll be getting worried." Pha! Yeah right, he probably hasn't even noticed I'm gone.
"Yeah, I guess I should be too." They both continued to look at anything other that each other before Videl walked over to her helicopter.
"Well. See you later Gohan." She said before climbing into the cockpit.
"Yeah. See you Videl." Gohan whispered as he watched the yellow machine lift off the ground and into the darkened sky.
1 Sorry if this was a little wrong but I'm working from memory here.
AN: What did you think? I hope you liked it! And remember if you'd like to see this one-shot become a fic review and tell me so! I'm only gonna write a fic for it if 10 people tell me they want me to (although I may do it at less if the reviews I get a REALLY nice ;)).
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