Vegeta couldn’t understand why he felt the need to protect you, even from small things like tripping. If you stumbled, he’d be there, grumbling but ready to catch you.

It started after Namek, when you healed him despite his cold, hostile behavior. Since then, he found himself watching you in battle, making sure you stayed safe.

He hated how it made him feel, distracted and weak. And now, as you laughed with Goku or talked with Bulma as you he sat next to you, Vegeta caught himself glaring at anyone who even hinted at putting you in harm’s way.