Chapter Five: Finally

Author's Note: Sorry it's been so long to write this final chapter! I've been meaning to finish it for months, but life got in the way. Finishing school, looking for a new FT job while working freelance, and a personal life kept me from finishing this. Many of you, if not all of you, are hunkered down in your homes waiting out the pandemic.

I'm working on a new one-shot and brainstorming for Her, but also finally have the motivation for the final chapter. Hope you enjoy it.

Goten gave Paresu a playful tap on her bottom, nodding to the couch where Pan was captivated with the latest of The Bachelor of West City. She gave her boyfriend a wink and blew him a kiss before joining his niece, pulling a throw over the two of them as she sat down. Goten opened the door to her balcony and slid it behind him, pulling out his cellphone and dialing a familiar number. It rang twice before answering, "Hey man, what's up?"

"Goten, what's happening?" Trunks answered on the other line. Goten tapped his fingers on the balcony railing, sucking in a deep breath. "Bro?"

"I need a favor, Trunks" Goten sighed, running a hand through his hair. He looked back inside, eyeing his niece, "Gohan dumped Pan with me tonight. Some conference, or something stupid. And we're at Paresu's, this girl I've been seeing. I was hoping to make my move tonight." Goten swallowed, "Think you can help me out?"

"Sure, I'll take her off your hands," Trunks said and Goten could feel his smirk through the phone. "I'm sure she'd like a real man to show her a good time."

"Not Paresu," Goten gritted through the phone, "Pan."

"Goten, I feel for you and your blue balls" Trunks chuckled, "But no thanks. Just wait for Gohan, it'll be fine."

"It's been hours" Goten hissed, rubbing his forehead in frustration, "Look, can't you just pick her up for a bit? Take her flying, or maybe she can have a sleepover with Bra?" He looked inside again and leaned forward on the railing, whispering, "C'mon, T. Do me a solid, would ya?"

The phone was silent for a few moments before Trunks sighed on the other end, "Fine, I'll figure something out. Send me her address." Goten pumped a fist in the air as Trunks continued, "You owe me big time, Goten."

Goten thanked Trunks profusely before hanging up and texting him Paresu's address. Sighing in relief, Goten smiled and opened the sliding doors, taking a seat on the edge of the sofa. Pan and Paresu were enamored with the bachelor on the screen, who was professing his love to one of his many female suitors. His phone buzzed and Goten slid it out of his pocket, reading the message from Trunks. Mom is thrilled for Pan to sleepover. She already texted Gohan, so don't worry. A followup text showed a winky face emoji and a peach emoji.

When the show cut to commercial, Goten cleared his throat to earn the attention of both women. "So Pan, I have a surprise for you," Goten smiled at his niece, "Trunks and Bra are coming in a bit. They're going to take you to Capsule Corp. for a sleepover!" Pan clasped her hands in excitement and squealed. "They should be here in a few minutes, so go freshen up!"

Pan jumped from the couch and down the hall to the bathroom, cheering the entire way. Goten chuckled at her amusement and slid across the couch to Paresu, wrapping his arm around her shoulders. The brunette leaned forward and placed a quick kiss on his lips, murmuring "Very clever."

"I can't wait to have you alone," Goten growled, using his free hand to move her legs over his lap. He leaned in to capture her lips again, humming in approval when she ran her hands through his hair. The two stayed lip locked until a knock at the front door interrupted them.

"I'll get it!" Pan yelled from the bathroom. The young girl finished rinsing her hair and practically leaped to the front door, excited to greet her friend and crush. Trunks stood in the doorway, dressed casually in dark grey sweatpants and a blue long-sleeved shirt. Bra stood next to him, coming up to his hips and was also dressed in casual attire. "Hi guys!"

Bra giggled and hugged her friend, giddy with excitement for their sleepover. As Pan and Bra went off about their sleepover plans, Trunks walked over to the couch where Goten and Paresu had untangled themselves and were standing up. The two men embraced, giving each other pats on the back. When they untangled, Trunks turned his attention to Paresu and held out his hand, "Hey I'm Trunks."

"We've met before, Trunks," Paresu laughed and shook his hand. Trunks raised an eyebrow and studied her face. She giggled, "Club Diablo ring a bell?"

Realization hit Trunks as he whispered "Oh my god." Goten looked between Paresu and Trunks in disbelief, the brunette was giggling and Trunks red-faced and embarrassed.

"Club Diablo, Trunks?" Goten took a breath, crossing his arms and narrowing his eyes at his lavender-haired friend.

Paresu rubbed her hand up and down Goten's back, still giggling, "Not like that, this was months ago." She waved her free hand and continued, "He came up to me when I was at the bar and told me I was, 'a beautiful goddess, worthy of a prince like himself.'" She was full on laughing now, "I knew Trunks Briefs was rich, but a prince?"

"Worthy of a prince," Goten nodded at Paresu and then looked at Trunks, who's face had become redder, "What a princely statement."

"Good to see you, Paresu" Trunks cleared his throat and narrowed his eyes at Goten, pointing his thumb to the door "I should take the girls back to Capsule Corporation," he paused and then smirked at Goten, "The prince needs his sleep."

Goten held his face stoic before breaking out into laughter, causing Trunks to start chuckling too. The two friends couldn't stay annoyed at each other for long. Goten pulled Trunks into a bear hug and walked him towards the door. Bra and Pan jumped up and down in excitement, for Capsule Corporation had tons of activities to keep the two girls busy. Before shutting the door behind him, Trunks gave Goten one last glance.

"I know, I owe you one man," Goten smiled and patted his friend on the back. Trunks hmphed him and gave him a smirk, before walking with the two girls down the hall. Goten closed the door behind him and sighed in relief, "No more interruptions."

"It's just us now," Paresu whispered as she walked towards him, "Give me your phone." Goten dug his phone out his pocket and handed it to Paresu, who put it in a drawer by the entryway console along with hers. Goten wrapped his arms around her waist from behind, placing a series of soft kisses on her neck. She leaned back into his embrace, "There's so much I want to know about you."

Goten paused his kisses to whisper in her ear, "Like what?"

She sighed contentedly in his embrace, rubbing his arms affectionately "Like your favorite foods."

"Mapo Tofu," Goten resumed his kisses, pulling her hair back for more access to her neck.

"Favorite Color?" she moaned as he pulled her closer to him, her bottom flush against his arousal.

Goten spun her around, pulling her closer by the waist, "Blue."

Paresu rubbed her hands up and down his chest before wrapping them around his neck and pressing herself against his chest. She leaned forward, lips inches from his own, "Favorite position?" Goten opened his mouth to answer, but she closed the distance between them in a deep, passionate kiss. She eyed him seductively as she pulled away, whispering, "Show me."

That was all the encouragement he needed. Goten lifted Paresu with one arm wrapped around her waist, encouraging her to wrap her legs around his waist and tighten her arms around his neck. As their lips locked in battle of dominance, he ran his free hand along her walls, guiding them to her bedroom.

The moonlight shone through the curtains, illuminating the bedroom. Discarded clothes and a rumpled duvet covered the floor, leaving the couple on the bed wrapped in the bedsheet. Goten kissed the top of Paresu's head, untangling himself from the sleeping beauty and pulled on his boxers. Padding barefoot to the kitchen, he grabbed a glass from her cabinet and poured himself a glass of water, drinking it in one fell swoop. He sighed contentedly as the water cooled his throat and poured a second glass.

As he sipped on his water, Goten walked over to the console table and opened the drawer to check his phone. He had six missed phone calls and a series of text messages from the same recipient.

"GOTEN! Where the HELL are you?"

"I hope some hussy hasn't kidnapped you."

"Don't let her take advantage of you, Goten!"

"GOTEN! Answer me, damnit!"

He dropped the phone like lava, taking a step away from the device. Taking a few deep breaths, Goten collected himself, Mom's gonna kill me.

Padding back to the bedroom, Goten climbed back into bed and wrapped his arms around Paresu who sleepily kissed his cheek. He pulled her closer, closed his eyes and drifted off with a smile on his face, It was totally worth it though.

Author's Note: So that's that! Goten got the girl in the end and the date wasn't a total wash after all. This fiction was not a lemon, so no smut this time around. The next one-shot I am writing will be a lemon, so keep an eye out for that.