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In Your Dreams: Chapter 27

''Vegeta............Vegeta.......VEGETA!''

''Hn?''

Vegeta slowly roused from his deep slumber, disturbed by the increasingly loud voice calling his name. He lazily opened his eyes and blinked away the sleep that threatened to reclaim him. The Saiyajin could usually wake up and become alert in seconds, but this time he was having trouble coming back to his senses; and he was sure the warm body beneath his own had something to do with it.

With a long and drawn out yawn the prince finally shifted and rose up onto his elbows. He grinned down at Goku, who was looking rather annoyed about something. That was curious. You'd think he'd be smiling ear to ear after getting such a mind-blowing fuck from his prince.

However, when the younger man below him shifted and winced, the reason behind his less than great mood became apparent.

Vegeta was still buried inside him.

The older man rumbled deep in his chest and sealed his lips with his mate as he slowly drew his hips back. Unfortunately, the distraction wasn't enough to mask the pain the withdrawal caused, and Goku tossed his head back and sucked a deep breath into his lungs when Vegeta finally slipped from inside him.

The prince sat up to give the younger Saiyajin room to move, and he frowned when his eyes settled on a dark red stain on the sheets below them. Had he caused damage?

With a growl, Vegeta grabbed onto Goku's thigh and pushed his leg aside. He ignored his mate's protests as he inspected the swollen entrance and gently pressed against the delicate tissue with his fingers. Before he could find the source of blood, however, he was knocked backward by a swift kick to his chest.

''What the hell, Kakarotto?!''

Goku glared at him as he quickly sat up. He winced as a sharp pain shot up his spine, and he shifted until he was more comfortable.

''No more! I'm sore enough!''

Vegeta huffed. ''Baka! I was checking to make sure I hadn't caused any damage! You were bleeding!''

The younger man's eyes darted to the crimson stain on the sheets, and his face turned just as red. ''I'm... I'm fine! Don't worry about it.''

''Of course I'm going to worry! You're my mate now, and you're mine to protect!''

Much to Vegeta's surprise, the statement drew a growl from Goku, and he nearly flinched at the sharp glare the other focused on him.

''I can protect myself, Vegeta! I'm not some defenseless woman!''

The prince opened his mouth to argue, but his jaw quickly snapped shut when it dawned on him why the other Saiyajin was suddenly so defensive and flustered. He was feeling like less of a man. He'd just been the 'woman' during their coupling, after all, and Goku wasn't used to being in such a vulnerable position. He was embarrassed now that it was over, and he was struggling with himself.

Vegeta let out the deep breath he'd drawn into his lungs. ''Kakarotto...You're no less of a man than you were before. I didn't mean you couldn't take care of yourself; I was just worried.''

The expression of anger faded from Goku's face, and he suddenly looked very tired. ''I don't want to be treated differently...''

The prince smirked as he moved forward and drew the smaller man into his arms and buried his face into the mass of black hair. ''No problem there. I still see you as a baka clown.''

Goku purred as he pressed his face into the crook of the older man's neck. He inhaled the strong scent he found there, and his tail fuzzed out in response. ''Good.''

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After spending another hour simply lounging in bed exchanging gentle touches, the two Saiyajins finally managed to detach themselves from each other long enough to draw a bath.

Now they sat on opposite sides of the oversized tub, and while Vegeta's eyes were closed as he relaxed in the steaming water, Goku found himself letting his eyes wander over his mate's body.

He'd never really looked at a man that way before; in fact, he'd never really looked at anyone in an overly sexual way before. ChiChi had been his wife, but he'd never felt sexually attracted to her before. Yes, he'd given her children, but with the right manual stimulation, anyone could get physically aroused enough for sex. He just hadn't been into it.

But with Vegeta, Goku had been more than aroused. Not only had he been attracted to the older man's scent, but he'd found his fingers literally itching to touch him. He'd never been so drawn to someone before, and even now, as he simply sat and watched the other Saiyajin, Goku could feel his face heating up and his body beginning to tingle with pleasure.

Not one to ignore his instincts for very long, the younger Saiyajin silently slipped through the water and placed his hands on the rim of the tub behind Vegeta, effectively trapping the older man in place. Black eyes opened when he straddled the prince's lap, and he smiled at the surprised expression he was greeted with.

Goku placed his finger over the other's lips for only a moment to keep him from talking before he began to explore the rest of that handsome face. He ran the tips of his fingers down a well-shaped nose, across high cheekbones, and circled angled eyes before running his hands through deceptively soft hair.

Vegeta watched him silently as he took his time memorizing every curve, and he certainly didn't complain when Goku's tongue took the place of his hands. The younger Saiyajin's eyes slipped closed as he tasted his mate's flesh, and he took his time ravishing every inch of skin he could find. He quickly discovered that the prince's nipples were just as sensitive as his own, and when he paused to suck and nip at the peaked flesh, a low growl drifted into his ears and hips bucked upward beneath him.

''Kakarrrrrrrrrot....''

Goku purred and straightened enough to place a quick kiss on swollen lips. He pulled back when Vegeta tried to grab his tongue between his teeth, and the younger Saiyajin shook his head playfully before nipping his nose. The move caught Vegeta off guard long enough for him to slide his hands beneath the water, and with a mischievous smirk, Goku wrapped his hands around the older man's arousal.

The prince cried out in surprise and pleasure, and water splashed over the side of the tub as his hips violently bucked upward. The younger Saiyajin laughed when Vegeta suddenly glared at him and growled, but when he began to stroke the hardened member beneath the water, the threatening rumble melted into a purr of pleasure.

Goku watched beneath lidded eyes as the older man's head tipped back, and he leaned forward and attached his lips to the vulnerable expanse of throat that was exposed to him. Careful not to use his teeth, the Saiyajin sucked and rolled his tongue across the salty skin as he continued to manually pleasure his mate. The moans and pants he was drawing from the older man only served to arouse him further, and when Vegeta's back suddenly arched and his name was rasped from between swollen lips, he too climaxed just at the thought of having made the prince cum.

Goku sighed as he pulled back from Vegeta, and he grinned when he spotted the hickey he'd left on the older man's neck. It was only fair, he supposed. He himself was sporting a set of teeth marks.

The younger Saiyajin's eyes slipped closed when Vegeta's warm breath ghosted over his face, and a second later strong arms encircled him and pulled him close. He rested his head on the other man's shoulder, and a small smile formed on his lips at the words that were whispered in his ear.

''Kami. I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you.''

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Unfortunately, the time came when it was necessary to leave the bedroom, and Goku was feeling a sense of dread at having to face anyone. Though he knew most of his friends and family had an idea of what was going on between him and Vegeta, he was still worried about what their reaction would be now that they'd actually mated.

''Come on, Kakarotto. I know you've got to be starving by now.''

Goku blinked himself out of his thoughts and looked at Vegeta, who was already walking out the door and heading for the stairs. He quickly raced to catch up. He was starving after all, and he certainly didn't want to be the last to arrive in the kitchen. That would be awkward.

The trip downstairs was uneventful, and Goku found himself feeling more comfortable. He was being silly; worrying about what everyone would think. Heck, they probably wouldn't even know anything had happened. It would be fine.

A high-pitched squeak made Goku raise his eyes, and he was startled to find himself in the kitchen already. Trunks, Bulma, Bura, Pan, and Goten were all sitting at the table eating, and all eyes were on him and Vegeta.

The prince moved across the room as if nothing was unusual and retrieved himself a cup of coffee before seating himself at the table. He helped himself to the large stack of pancakes piled in the middle.

''Kakarotto, sit.''

Goku swallowed nervously as he slowly moved and sat down in the chair beside Bulma, and he felt his face burn red when the woman gave him a knowing smile.

''That's a nice mark you've got there, Goku. I guess I should have warned you about Vegeta's biting fetish.''

Goten suddenly spit out his orange juice in a fine misted spray that hit Trunks directly in the face, and the demi-Saiyajin dragged his arm across his mouth before spinning to look at his father.

''W...WHAT?! You and.... you and Vegeta?!''

Bura rolled her eyes. ''Geez, Goten. Everyone knew they had the hots for each other.''

Pan nodded in agreement, and Goten's wide eyes turned to Trunks for confirmation. The purple haired man only shrugged. ''I kinda suspected. Father always had Goku's scent on him.''

Goku's shoulders slumped when silence once again fell over the room, and he kept his eyes glued to the table in front of him. He was afraid to look at his youngest son, afraid of what he might see. The next few seconds seemed to last forever before he heard Goten's voice again.

''Wow. I never even noticed...''

Goku finally chanced looking up at the younger man, and he was relieved to find his son smiling at him.

''Sorry, Dad. I didn't mean to react that way, I was just shocked!''

''You're not mad?''

Goten raised an eyebrow at the full blooded Saiyajin before he laughed. ''Mad? Why would I be mad? I think it's great! I mean, I was worried you might not find anyone since Mom...well...you know, moved on. But Vegeta is perfect! You both love to spar and eat and...''

''Fuck.'' Vegeta added as he stuffed another pancake into his mouth.

Both Son's faces turned beat red, and Bulma whacked the prince upside the head.

''Language!''

''Fuck off!''

Chaos erupted around the table as Bulma and Vegeta began to argue. Trunks and Goten soon joined in just to cause mischief, and Goku only shrugged as he finally began to eat. That went better than expected.

Just when he was starting to relax and enjoy himself, Bura leaned over the table and whispered in his ear.

''Do you think I can watch sometime?''

Needless to say, Pan, who was sitting across from Goku, ended up with a face-full of chewed pancake.

''ARGH!!!''

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After Bulma won the argument at breakfast, Goku and a grumbling Vegeta left Capsule Corp and flew to one of their many sparring grounds. It'd been awhile since they'd had a good spar, and the younger of the two Saiyajins was thoroughly enjoying every punch and kick.

Prior to becoming Vegeta's mate, Goku had had this idea in his head that if he were to submit to the older man, he'd be expected to... well, do what ChiChi had always done. His ex-wife had always preached that a good wife always took care of her husband and their household, and Goku had pictured himself in a frilly apron with a baby perched on one hip while he vacuumed and cooked dinner all at the same time. Granted, he'd never ASKED ChiChi to do any of those things, but she'd still implanted the image in his head, and now he was able to laugh about it.

A cooking and cleaning robot was not what Vegeta wanted in a mate. He wanted a strong sparring partner and....

''Vegeta, do you want kids?''

The prince balked at the unexpected question, and he pulled his punch just in time to miss Goku's unguarded face. The shift in his balance caused him to fly past the younger man, and Vegeta stumbled across the ground on his tip toes before finally face planting in the dirt.

Goku raised an eyebrow as he turned and looked at the other Saiyajin, whose ass was in the air and chestnut tail was slowly twitching like an agitated snake.

''Vegeta?''

The prince shoved himself up off the ground with a growl and climbed to his feet as he dusted himself off. He spun on his heel and glared at the younger man, the vein in his forehead visibly twitching.

''Where the HELL did that question come from?!''

Goku huffed and folded his arms over his chest. ''I was thinking!''

''Oh, will wonders ever cease?!''

''Answer the question!''

Vegeta rolled his eyes to the sky as he wrapped his tail around his waist again. ''Kakarotto, I think you already know that I do. I should be asking YOU that question.''

Goku blinked before lowering his eyes to the ground. Did he want kids? He wasn't sure. Of course the idea of creating another full-blooded Saiyajin, a mixture of both him and Vegeta, was thrilling, he wasn't so sure that HE wanted to be the one to carry the child. It sounded selfish, but the idea of being pregnant was just....weird. He wasn't sure he could handle it physically or mentally. On the other hand, having a child all his own that he could raise HIS way was very appealing. Admittedly he hadn't been a good father to Gohan and Goten, but when he was around, ChiChi hadn't let him have any part in their upbringing. She was the real reason he had backed off.

Goku raised his eyes back up to Vegeta, and he fidgeted under the prince's gaze.

''Vegeta... I'm not sure....''

The older man looked disappointed for a moment, and Goku's chest tightened. He didn't want to upset him.

''Kakarotto, I think it's only fair I warn you that you already could be pregnant.''

And that's when Goku panicked.

To be continue...