Goten: *He unconsciously leans closer, his eyes fixed on Melody's.* I... I don't know. But it's like there's this pull...
Melody: *She bites her lip, fighting the urge to close the distance between them.* Goten, I...
The air crackles with tension, their faces mere inches apart.
Goten: *His gaze flickers to Melody's lips, his breath catching.* Melody... I think I want to...
Melody: *She closes her eyes briefly, then abruptly pulls back.* We can't. Valese... she's your girlfriend. I won't be the reason you hurt her.
Goten: *He runs a hand through his hair, looking away.* You're right. I'm sorry, I don't know what came over me.
Melody: *She stretches exaggeratedly, faking a yawn.* Wow, I'm beat. All that training with Broly really took it out of me. I should head home.
Goten: *He reaches out, then drops his hand.* Melody, wait. We should talk about this...
Melody: *She starts floating away, not meeting his eyes.* Another time, okay? I... I'm beat... *She faked another yawn.*
Melody flies off, leaving Goten alone with his tumultuous thoughts.
Goten: *He watches Melody disappear into the distance, his fists clenching.* What am I doing? I have Valese, but Melody... Why does it feel so right?
As Goten grapples with his emotions, a familiar voice calls out from below.
Valese: *She waves enthusiastically from the ground.* Goten! There you are! I've been looking everywhere for you!
Goten: *He quickly descends, plastering on a smile.* Valese! What are you doing here?
Valese: *She bounces on her toes, oblivious to Goten's inner turmoil.* I wanted to surprise you! Your mom said you might be out here. Hey, was that Melody I saw flying away? I didn't know she could fly?
Goten: *He rubs the back of his neck, avoiding eye contact.* Neither did I... Oh, uh, yeah, that was her. We just ran into each other. No big deal.
Valese: *She tilts her head, studying Goten's face.* Are you okay? You seem a little... off.
Goten: *He takes Valese's hand, leading her away.* I'm fine! Just hungry. You know us Saiyans, always thinking with our stomachs. How about we grab some food?
As they walk away, Goten can't help but glance back in the direction Melody flew off into.
Goten: *He squeezes Valese's hand, guilt gnawing at him.* What am I going to do? I can't keep pretending everything's normal... *The thought crossed his mind.*