A Saiyan's Pride / Vegeta x Reader

Old Habits

The entire group was waiting for us and I had to remind myself it's only been a day for them, which is why they remembered to show up.

"Welcome back!" Everyone cheered at once. Trunks and Goten ran up to hug me before attempting to do the same to Vegeta who was directly behind me- his arms folded angrily per usual. "Y/N!" Goku cheered.

"Goku!" I ran over and jumped into his arms for a hug; he swung me around while squeezing me tight. My tail waved behind me in excitement as if it were wagging. "I missed you!" I said. He placed me back on my feet, "I missed you more!"

I giggled at him, "Goku, it's been one day for you; I haven't seen you in a year." He shrugged innocently, then slung his arm around me, "So how was it? Did you advance?"

"Actually, V-" My voice was cut short by Vegeta's, "Quiet!" He pushed himself between me and Goku's arm, causing me to stumble backwards a few small steps. His gaze burned into my own eyes, "Our training is not to be discussed outside of me and you. Understand?"

I sighed, "Understood." I knew when to pick my battles, and that was one battle not important enough to fight. I honestly thought Vegeta would have wanted to brag to Goku about reaching god form all on his own... maybe he was more embarrassed his student didn't learn it as well...

Krillin chuckled after he saw Vegeta nuzzle between me and Goku's embrace, "Well, did you have 'fun' in there, Vegeta? ..If you know what I mean." He winked in an obvious indication to what he meant.

Vegeta growled from where he stood, "Say anything like that to me again and I'll have your head!"

"You don't mean that, heh... do you?" The bald man nervously asked. 18 looked down to her husband, "I don't know... looks pretty serious to me- I'd stop while you're ahead."

"The two of you do seem to be a lot stronger than before," Piccolo observed. Thank God he cut the tension in here. I just smiled wide at him since Vegeta would likely scold me if I said more. "Alright! Trunks, Goten- Are you two ready?" Goku asked excitedly.

After a few goodbyes, the Saiyans entered the chamber together.

"I hate to ask this when you've just gotten out of the chamber, but do you mind watching Pan tonight?" Gohan asked me. I smiled, "I don't mind at a-"

"Wait!"

Gohan, Videl, and I all turned our attention to where the voice came from. "I can watch her again tonight." Piccolo suggested. "Oh," Videl began, "Are you sure? You've been watching her all week and we wanted to give you a break."

"No, it's fine. Besides, Y/N wouldn't know what to do." He explained. The excuse was poor, but I knew the real reason Piccolo wanted to watch Pan, "Awww... Piccolo, admit it- you love that little girl like she was your granddaughter." I teased. He blushed, "Wha-"

He cleared his throat, "It's important to Gohan, so it's important to me." I giggled and poked his cheek softly, Is someone blushing?"

Vegeta visibly started twitching from jealousy. "So it's settled, then; the Namek will watch the child." He scoffed, stepping between me and Piccolo with his arms folded over his chest.

It became clear to everyone that Vegeta was getting jealous of anyone I would talk to since we came out of the chamber. "Hey! Can't she talk to anyone?" Chi-Chi shouted at Vegeta. He whipped around with pressed eyebrows, "She can talk to you."

"Oh, but she can't talk to any of the men?" Bulma asked, stepping in to back Chi-Chi up. "Last time I checked, she didn't belong to you!"

Vegeta held a finger up to Bulma, "Shut up, woman! This doesn't concern you!"

"Hey-" Chi-Chi growled. I stepped in between the girls and Vegeta, "You guys, it's fine... thank you, but I can handle it."

Vegeta 'hmpf's before storming out of the room and down the hall. "Is he a bit more cranky than usual today?" Krillin asked. I watched Vegeta walking away while I responded, "It's hard to tell... He probably just needs rest."

But he doesn't... and I know exactly why he's more cranky than usual...

Should I talk to him about- no, Y/N! Idiot, what are you doing? He can get over it. He is the enemy, never forget that. Never for... ugh... look at his muscles in that ripped up training suit...

Goddamnit...

Why are you so fucking cute?