Chapter 18:

Bra sat back in the Adirondack chair she had been relaxing in and watched as Goten and Geta splashed around in the lake. She was so thrilled that he was here, spending time with their son, but could she forgive him as easily as Geta had?

The sun was hot, it was noon now and it was shining high in all its glory; Bra lifted herself off the wooden chair, throwing her fashion magazine down in the process, she slipped off her green bikini wrap and trekked down towards the bank of the lake.

The grass was cool on her feet, she couldn't wait to let them sit in the water and as she walked towards the sounds of yelling and giggling she couldn't help but smile at the two of them, both acting like children.

"Mom," Geta called when he noticed her at the edge of the lake, "Get in!" Bra laughed out loud as the child made a bee line for her, she knew she would end up wet eventually, but for now she took a seat on the edge of the grass and let her feet slip into the cool water. It was amazing to watch the two of them together, so many similarities between them and Geta was still so young. It went far beyond looks too; the way he laughed and smiled and his sense of humor, he loved to joke and he had a big heart.

"I'm ok right now baby," she smiled, ruffling his hair as he leaned against her legs in the water, she watched out of the corner of her eye as Goten swam up towards where she was now seated too. "Maybe you should go in and get a drink, it's hot out here," she cocked her head watching as he thought about it.

"Alright," Geta replied quickly, pulling himself up out of the water, "You want anything dad?"

"Sure sport, whatever you grab is fine," Goten smiled up to his son and watched the boy take off towards the house in full sprint. He turned his gaze to Bra who was leaning back on her elbows, letting the sun shine hit her entire body; she looked like a blue haired goddess. He watched as a tiny trickle of sweat ran down her temple and then continued down her cheek, he swallowed hard, he felt his blood rising, his fingers itching to touch her.

"Quit staring at me," Bra said softly, not even looking his way.

"I'm not staring," Goten replied quickly before pulling himself up out of the water so that he was now sitting right next to her, "I was admiring." He was happy when he heard her let out a soft laugh, he loved the sound of her laughing. Bra slipped her sun glasses up to the top of her head before turning to look towards Goten. She felt her cheeks flush as her eyes met his; they were completely black and with the sun shining on him they looked like sparking onyx, her breath caught in her chest as they stared into each other's eyes, her throat ran dry and her breath quickened; he was going to kiss her, she could feel it. She was unable to look away, she couldn't make her body move; did she want him to kiss her, she knew her answer when she felt her body straighten and her head tilt as his lips came crashing down on hers.

It only lasted a few seconds but they both didn't want to pull away when they heard the front door of the house slam and Geta running loudly towards them; he was shouting something about the drinks but neither of them cared what it was they were going to be drinking. Goten made the first move to end it, he didn't want Geta to start asking questions about the two of them, at least not today.

Their eyes met briefly once more and Goten's heart jumped at the smile on Bra's face; she looked even more beautiful than before with the flush that had crept up her neck to her cheeks. Before either of them could speak Geta was there handing Bra an orange soda and then turning his attention to Goten he offered him a Miller Lite. "We have your favorite dad," he smiled.

Goten looked at the beer in his sons hand and then to Bra, not sure what he should do. His favorite. It took him a second to realize how screwed up he must have looked in front of his son, the constant drinking, the ignoring, god how could he have been so stupid.

"Actually buddy I wouldn't mind having the beer instead," Bra smiled taking the blue can from her son's hand, "Dad can have the orange pop." They quickly made the switch, Goten silently thanking her, hoping she knew how much that little act of kindness meant to him.

"Ma , can I go see if Grammy's home yet," Geta asked kicking at some dandelions that were popping up in the grass?

"Go ahead, but don't stay if their busy or in the middle of anything," Bra said to the boy who was not paying any attention to her; as soon as he had heard go ahead he had taken off towards the house.

"GETA," Goten bellowed, making him freeze in his tracks. They watched as he slowly turned around and walked back to where he and Bra were still sitting, "Listen to your mother," Goten scolded when the boy was back in front of them.

"Jeez dad I heard what she said," Geta responded, kicking at the grass once more. Bra looked to Goten and smiled before turning back to Geta, "Listen, put your helmet on if you're going to ride your bike I don't want to hear from Grammy you showed up without it on again, and put on some shoes, no going barefoot, and maybe a shirt too."

"I don't want to where a shirt, I want to show off my muscles like dad," he responded before leaping onto Gotens back.

"Fine, you better go now because you need to be back here in two hours, we have some things to do today," Bra cocked her head and watched Goten as he tickled Geta before setting him back onto his feet. "Did you hear me Geta?"

"Mom, yes," he whined, "Can I go now?" Bra just nodded and without another thought Geta bounded towards where his bike lay on its side in the grass. She watched to make sure he picked up his helmet and then smiled as he rode off down the trail to her parent's house.

Goten leaned all the way back, so he was now laying in the soft green grass; Bra followed his lead and did the same, closing her eyes, enjoying the feeling of hanging out with Goten again. She had missed him more than anyone could imagine, he wasn't just her husband, or the father to her child, he was also her best friend.

They both didn't speak; instead they just laid and listened to the sounds of the world around them. It was nice enjoying the comfortable silence and the feel of being together again, even if it was only for the moment.

"I should go," Goten said turning his head to the side and opening his eyes, "I've probably over stayed my welcome." He sat up and watched as Bra did the same, he turned and faced her, their eyes meeting once more.

Bra couldn't find a suitable answer, she didn't know if she wanted him to go. She was too trapped in his dark gaze; she watched him, her eyes still locked with his as he stood to his feet. He took a moment and stretched out his long legs and then his arms, she watched as the muscles rippled and she swallowed hard once more. Then he reached out and offered her a hand, which she graciously took.

"Thanks for letting me hang out with Geta today Bra, I know we have a lot of issues and all but it really means a lot to me," he smiled that Son smile and she felt her heart melt more than it already had.

"You can see him any time you'd like Goten, I would never keep you from your son," her voice would barely come out, she was so nervous; her mind kept replaying the kiss they shared just a short time ago.

"Thank you," he leaned in and gave her a soft kiss to the forehead, he smiled when he pulled away from her and turned and walked towards the Adirondack chair that held his shirt and jeans, he pulled both of them on, and noticed Bra watching him, his heart warmed; he knew if they just spent more time together, if he could just prove to her he was sorry and had changed that they would be ok.

She followed him to the back gate where he had come in at, "You sure you don't want a ride?" He shook his head and smiled, pulling his sunglasses down to cover his eyes, "Actually I think I'm going to fly, I haven't done it in way to long."

"Be careful Goten," she said softly.

"I will," he flashed that son grin once more, "I'll see ya later."

Bra stood back and watched as he looked up into the sky, now that he had mentioned it she realized she hadn't taken a flight in a long time either, she used to love it, the feeling of freedom. She looked up into the sky closing her eyes, letting the sun beat down on her cheeks. It would be a perfect day for it, the sun shining, and the sky bright and blue. Her thoughts were broken when she felt a hand on her cheek; she opened her eyes to Goten standing too close.

"Go out with me," he spoke so softly, she could barely hear the words.

"What," she asked him, a little confused?

"Go out with me, on a date. Let me take you somewhere nice, we can talk and laugh," his other hand found the other cheek and he leaned in and pressed a kiss to her soft lips, "Please?" Bra nodded 'yes' and he leaned in and pressed one more kiss to her lips. "Tomorrow night, I'll pick you up at eight?" He chuckled when she just nodded again, he took his hands from her face and took a couple steps forward, "See ya tomorrow babe," and with that she shot up into the sky, leaving her standing there trying to understand what feelings were running through her body at the time.