Well, six months this time. I guess it's less than the seven month update last time. I apologize, but offer no excuse. Sorry. Hopefully this story will be updated more frequently, but rest assured, if it's not finished, I'm not done with it. I won't leave a story unfinished. And on that note, please read my profile for updates on my status.

AN1: Song inspirations for this chapter: Nami Tamaki – Get Wild, Three Days Grace – Wake Up, Craig David – One Last Dance, Yellow Generation – Tobira no mukou e

AN2: My new favorite anime? The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya!

AN3: I'm finally growing up into the real world. I start firefighting school this coming summer.

AN4: Kublai Khan was an answer on Jeopardy the other day.

DISCLAIMER: "Kotae wa itsumo watashi no mune ni," – The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Bouken deshou deshou

Thoughts of Yesterday – Chapter 5 – Meaningful Things

There are certain things in life that one holds dearest to them. Some may not know what these things are until the final moment on their deathbed, while others are certain of these things the moment of conception. Everyone is different in what they hold dear, but the purpose remains the same: it makes them happy.

"Bra, how could you do that to me?" Goten asked, a devilish glare in his eye. Bra fought to speak, but all that came out were exasperated gasps that made little more than a whisper. Tears brimmed at the edges of her cerulean eyes, fighting for escape.

"Goten, I didn't mean—" Bra spoke, softly, but was cut off by a fuming Goten.

"You were so jealous you couldn't have me," He spoke, his voice dripping with venom, "And then you go and take this opportunity to try to snatch me away. You played along with this charade while I was left helpless in knowing who I was." Bra's tears flowed freely now.

"Goten," Bra said, "I knew the risks. I'm sorry I knocked you off the balcony, I am! Don't hate me, please! I'm so much in love with you!" Goten laughed.

"You were in love with a different me," Goten said, smirking, "One that was nothing but someone I was not. That's not who I am, nor will it be. Goodbye, Bra." With that, Goten turned his back on the woman that loved him with every inch of her heart. Bra attempted to grasp out at him, but her vision was so blurred by tears that she was unable to focus.

Bra crumpled to the ground, unable to contain the fury of emotion within her. She hugged herself closely, wondering what was left to do. She knew the risks involved in growing close to Goten; she remembered how he used to be. But she still got hurt. Her head went up to the sky.

A blinding light poured over her.

Bra woke with a start, grasping out above her soft bed towards the ceiling. Sweat soaked her tanktop, which was currently stuck to her perspiring body as she fought to breathe.

"You've got to be kidding me," Bra said in between gasping breaths, "It was a dream? Just a god damn dream?" She sat up, hugging herself tightly.

"Thank god it was just a dream," She mumbled.

Bra quickly got out of bed and checked the clock. 2:31 AM, Bra thought, I wonder if he's up. After a quick change into some fresh clothes, Bra tiptoed down to Goten's room, several time debating if going down to his room was the right thing to be doing.

Once Bra reached her destination, her hand went up, ready to knock. Several times in her head she watched the possible events unfold, wondering exactly what this knock would lead to. Her cheeks blushed crimson as she thought of one scenario, and a small smile ran to her face. Yet, she still didn't knock.

Shaking her head, Bra turned on her heels, starting the trail back to her own bedroom. After two steps, she heard Goten's door swing open.

"Bra?" Goten asked, softly, "Are you okay?" Bra turned around, head lowered in embarrassment.

"I didn't know if you were sleeping or not," Bra said, "I… didn't want to bother you." Goten smiled.

"Bra, you can bother me anytime you want, you know that," Goten said, taking two steps to close the gap between them. He tilted Bra's head so her eyes met with his. "I can see something's bothering you, though. Want to talk about it?" Bra offered a simple nod, and Goten wrapped his arms around her, embracing her in a gentle hug.

"Can we talk about it in your room?" Bra asked, a bit of innocence in her voice. Goten smiled and nodded, leading Bra into his room, where the two laid on the bed.

"What's on your mind?" Goten asked, intertwining his fingers with hers as they lay together staring at the ceiling.

"First of all, why are you still awake?" Bra asked softly. Goten chuckled a bit.

"I haven't slept for two days, and I don't think I will be able to tonight," Goten replied, smiling. Bra looked quizzically at him.

"It's because I'm afraid I'll have another nightmare," Goten replied, his voice as soft as Bra's, "Now, what's the matter?" He felt Bra's grip tighten as she began to speak.

"I had the nightmare this time," Bra replied softly, "About you regaining your memories and hating me." Goten sighed as he turned his head to Bra.

"Bra, I don't care who I was in the past," Goten said, "What's important is now, you know that." Bra nodded, wiping the back of her free hand across her eyes.

"But it was horrible, Goten," Bra said, "It was so real. I could feel your hatred for me in my dream. I never want that to happen, but I don't know if that will be the case." Goten shook his head.

"I will do everything in my power to make sure it doesn't," Goten said. Bra smiled.

"I know you will, Goten," Bra replied, "But what if you're not powerful enough to stop that feeling if you regain your memories? Where will that put how you feel now, or how I feel now, or how I will always feel?" Bra felt another fury of tears welling up and let go of Goten's hand, turning on her side, her back facing him.

Goten cuddled up next to her, wrapping his arm around her. He kissed the back of her head to let her know it will be all right, then buried his head into the crook of her neck. Bra subconsciously leaned back into Goten as he tightened his hold on her. She smiled.

"Thanks for everything, Goten," Bra said softly. The only noise heard was Goten's soft snoring.

Morning came too early for the sleeping couple in Goten's room, as a wandering mother went looking to where he daughter had snuck off to during the night. Her first stop was the correct stop as Bulma slowly opened Goten's door, revealing the snuggling couple. The two were still fast asleep, so Bulma decided to hold off on the lecturing until later. She smiled at her daughter and Goten before closing the door softly and leaning up against it.

"What are you going to do, Bra?" Bulma asked the opposing wall. She sighed and scurried off to get breakfast started.

Bra awoke to find a smiling Goten just a few inches from her face. Immediately she blushed, smiling silently back at him.

"Mornin'!" Goten said cheerfully, giving Bra a grin. Bra winked one eye shut as she stretched her muscles out, all the while still in Goten's grasp.

"Good morning to you," Bra said sleepily. She looked into Goten's eyes before giving him a small kiss. "Thank you for last night. It really made me feel better."

"What I should be thankful for is for you not saying 'thank for for last night,' any louder than you did, because if Vegeta heard you, he might get the wrong impression, I wouldn't be able to enjoy this moment," Goten said before replying with a kiss of his own, "And you're very welcome." Bra beamed at Goten before snuggling up to him once again.

"Mmmph mph mmph mphh mmph," Bra mumbled into Goten's chest. Goten looked confused.

"Eh? What? I can't understand you," Goten replied. Bra lifted her head back up.

"I said, 'I want to stay like this for a while,'" Bra said, smiling, "Do you have any objections with that?" Goten smiled.

"I don't have an objection with it one bit," He replied, "Except it's 11:39 and I heard your mom come in here around nine." Bra's eyes opened wide.

"Oh jeez," Bra said, "She probably things we had sex. I'm gonna have to get a lecture from her now." Goten raised an eyebrow.

"You mean you haven't had 'the birds and the bees' talk yet?" Goten asked innocently, "Even I know about that. Wow." Bra looked up at Goten and noticed he was being serious. She chuckled to herself softly before prying Goten's hands apart from behind her back.

"What are you laughing about?" Goten asked, "If you think that Bulma's really gonna talk to you about tweety bird and where honey comes from, you're wrong! I found that out the hard way!" Bra got out of bed, leaving a serious-faced Goten. That's when Bra's laughing face turned serious.

"Goten," Bra said, "You just remembered something." Goten looked around the room as if trying to find something before responding.

"I guess I did…," Goten replied, unsure of himself, "But that's all I seem to remember. Funny how it was something like that!" Goten smiled, reassuring Bra that everything was still all right. She smiled back, yet her grin was still unsettling. She crawled towards Goten, kissing him quickly before jumping back up.

"I'll see you downstairs," Bra said, winking as she closed the door to Goten's room. For a second, she pressed herself up to the door frame, smiling to herself, but it was an unsure smile.

She quickly snapped out of her state and headed towards her room.

As soon as she walked in, Bra went to her closet to find what she was going to wear. After picking out her work wardrobe for the day, she walked out, ready for a quick shower.

"As much as I want grandchildren, I hope you used protection," Bulma said, sending her daughter jumping. Bra turned around clutching her chest to find her mother sitting on her bed. She looked concerned and looked upon her daughter with worried eyes. As her bed sits tangent to the door, Bra never noticed her when she walked in.

"Jesus, Okaasan!" Bra said, gasping for breath, "You scared me!" Bulma grinned.

"Did you hear what I said?" Bulma asked, again, "I hope you used pro—" Bra cut her mother off.

"We didn't have sex, 'Kaasan!" Bra defended, "Jeez, will you at least let me explain myself?" Bulma grinned, nodding. Bra continued, "I had a bad dream last night, and it was about Goten regaining his memories. So I went to talk to him about it, and he was up, so we laid in bed and talked. We fell asleep, and THAT'S IT!" Bulma smirked.

"Uh huh, sure that's it," Bulma replied sarcastically, receiving a glare from her daughter, "Okay okay, I believe you. But you know that what you're doing could end up breaking your heart, right?" Bra looked down sullenly.

"I know, Okaasan," Bra replied, "I know what can happen if and when he regains his memories. But it's a risk I'm willing to take. You of all people should know that I've been trying for Goten since I was five." Bulma nodded, and stood up.

"Are you hungry?" Bulma asked, smiling at her daughter, "I'm sure Goten's already down in the kitchen eating, so you better hurry up if you want any food." Bra grinned sheepishly as her mother walked towards the door. Then she remembered Goten's memory.

"Oh! Okaasan!" Bra said, halting her mother in mid-stride, "Goten remembered something." Bulma's ears perked up as she turned to her daughter. Bra continued, "He remembers Chichi giving him 'the birds and the bees' talk." Bulma grinned.

"So DID you guys use protection?" Bulma asked, giggling. Bra threw her hands in the air in defense.

"WE DIDN'T HAVE SEX!"

After a quick breakfast with Goten, Bra had secretly given him a kiss while her mother's back was turned and bolted out the door to go to work. Since she had taken the past few days off in attempt to help, or not-so-much-help, Goten regain his memories, she decided to take some pressure off of Trunks and return to her duty as Vice President of Capsule Corporation.

All day her thoughts kept drifting from takt times and change overs to spikey-haired saiya-jins, and from lean value mapping to lean muscular Goten. No matter what she tried to do to take her mind off of him, it was no use. Even during lunch, as she sat staring out her office window, the clouds seemed to form his silhouette. She decided to go talk to her brother.

As she walked towards Trunks' office, she could hear two voices. One was that of her purple-haired brother, and the other was the person she was so desperately-yet-not-at-the-same-time trying to get out of her head. She stopped in mid-stride, listening carefully to the conversation between Trunks and Goten.

"I remembered something today, Trunks," Goten said. Bra could hear Trunks' enthusiasm.

"That's great, Goten!" Trunks almost yelled. Bra perked up more.

"No it's not," Goten said, "I find myself everyday not wanting to regain my memories." Bra felt shocked.

"…because you're falling in love with my sister," Trunks said, as if he already knew the answer.

"…because I already am in love with your sister," Goten replied, much to the astonishment of Bra, who suddenly felt like she was invading Goten's privacy. She backed up a few steps, but still wanted to hear more.

Goten continued, "From what Bra and you tell me about my old self, I don't want to become it." Bra could hear Trunks sigh.

"But what about everyone else?" Trunks questioned, "Your friends? Family? You don't ever want those memories back?" Bra stepped closer to the door.

"What if I return to hating her?" Goten asked, fear in his voice, "I may have those memories of my friends and family back, but dammit Trunks, I'm afraid I won't have her!" Bra pulled her hands to her chest.

"Goten," Trunks said, "You know it's inevitable that you're going to regain your memories, especially since you have started regaining them. But please, have some faith in yourself. Everyone has a chance to change. Maybe this is yours. I wouldn't be putting my sister's heart in your hands so lightly, and you know that." Bra smiled at her brother's support.

"Thanks Trunks," Goten said, "That means a lot to me. But if I do become that old person, make sure you kick my ass, okay?" Trunks laughed.

"Sure thing," Trunks replied, "Now, I know you didn't come here to just see me." With those words, Bra knew where Goten's next destination would be, so she quickly backtracked to her office. She quickly fixed her makeup and as checked her hair in the mirror, Goten strolled in.

"Hiya Bra!" Goten said cheerfully. Remembering his conversation with her brother, all Bra could do was smile weakly and blush. Goten didn't seem to notice as he walked up to her and wrapped her in a big hug. Bra slowly melted into his embrace.

"Mmm, hi to you to, Goten," Bra mumbled, smiling. Goten pulled back a little bit.

"I know you're not off for another hour, but let's go to dinner," Goten said. Bra smiled up at the man.

"Sure," she replied. Goten smiled and leaned down to give her a quick kiss on the lips.

"Great!" Goten said, "But you have to pay though. I still don't remember where I put my wallet last!" Bra chuckled, once again melting into the man's embrace.

Bra and Goten strolled in from there little dinner date around ten at night. It wasn't anything fancy; it was just dinner at Damon's. Bra couldn't help but smile the whole time at what she knew about Goten, and every chance she got she would find an excuse to get close to him, to hold his hand, to kiss him. But every wonderful night had to end sometime. Or so she thought.

"Movie time!" Goten cheered as they walked in the door. He quickly got his seat on the couch, waving Bra over with the enthusiasm of a ten year old child. This time, Bra was the one to bound over the couch, tackling Goten with all the might she possessed. After a short battle, Goten laid on his back on the couch, while Bra laid on her stomach on top of him. Her head resting on his chest, Goten looked down at her smiling face.

"It's my turn tonight," Goten said, grabbing the remote off the coffee table before turning his gaze back to Bra. He smiled and gave her a kiss.

After Goten's stupendous, super-claymation action thriller he forced Bra to watch, the two decided it was time for bed. They strolled up the stairs, smiling to themselves and wondering what the other was thinking at the moment. When they reached the top, Bra should've gone left, while Goten to the right, but neither moved.

"Well, goodnight, Goten," Bra said, but she didn't move an inch. Goten looked as if he were about to say something, but decided for a more physical approach. He bent down and kissed Bra passionately. When it was finally broken, Bra looked into Goten's eyes, wondering what caused him to kiss her like that.

"Do I get to sleep in your room tonight?" Goten asked innocently. Bra chuckled.

"I don't think so, toughguy," Bra replied, grinning, "But you can always leave your door unlocked for me." Goten grinned.

"I'll remember to do that," Goten said, slowly walking backwards towards his room. Bra and himself both knew that she would be sleeping in his bed again tonight.

End Chapter 5: Meaningful Things

No, they aren't going to have sex this time. But don't worry, I'll spoil the story for you a little bit. They will eventually bang. I know it's been so long since the last time I wrote on this story, and like I said in the beginning, I won't stop still this story is finished. So even though the updates are few and far between, this will come to a conclusion. I really appreciate everyone's reviews!