You heard the shower turn on, grinning to yourself as you continued to prepare a few dishes. It's nice having someone here... You thought, suddenly remembering that your new guest might need something to put on after getting cleaned up. 

Thankfully, you still had some of your brother's old clothes from when he visited last, just a few simple things for the man to wear since his current attire was nearly in shreds when you'd found him.

Dashing to your room quickly, you pulled out a large pair of sweatpants and an old t-shirt before taking them upstairs and approaching the bathroom door. You noticed the door was cracked slightly, the smell of lavender leaking through the opening and making you smile as you reached in without looking, dropping off the fresh set of clothes and making your way downstairs again before you were discovered.

You went back to your cooking, continuing to work as everything was nearly finished. Just as you were setting the table and putting the pots and pans in the sink, Broly made his way into the kitchen.

He had taken off his headband and the rest of the gold jewelry you noticed, making him look more human. Well, aside from the tail that is. The other thing you noticed was how well he filled out those clothes...

[A/N: Ummm, to the picture above... GOD DAMN BOI! Ahem, back to the story...]

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"Thank you for all this..." Broly said, surprising you as you fought the pink dusting creeping across your cheeks. "You didn't have to help me."

"O-Oh, don't worry about it..." You laughed nervously, trying to focus on something else other than the extremely attractive man in front of you. "It's kind of my thing... I make healing remedies for a shop in Satan City..." You explained, shaking your head as you remembered you had a delicious meal just waiting to be eaten. "But enough about that... Let's eat!" You finished cheerfully, making the fighter across from you smile as you both sat down and began filling your plates.

You hadn't made anything too complicated... Just some chicken and vegetables, seasoned with herbs and spices from your numerous gardens. It was a dish you were used to eating, but the way Broly was digging in, you'd have thought he hadn't eaten in weeks.

"You're a very good cook." He said as politely as possible between bites, making you grin in amusement as you continued to watch him enjoy the fruits of your labor.

"I'm glad you think so..." You replied, trying to remember the last time you actually made a meal for someone other than yourself. "I'm usually the only one eating what I make so... It's good to know it's actually not terrible!"

Broly stopped eating, locking eyes with you for a moment before speaking up. "It's great... I just don't understand."

"Don't understand what?"

"Why do you live so far out here in the woods? Away from all the other humans?" He asked, genuinely curious as to why you would choose to be away from the rest of your kind. 

Your eyes widened for a fraction of a second as painful memories from the past crept into your consciousness, your brow suddenly creasing as you fought to suppress what had happened not long ago.

"I... I like the quiet. These woods are very peaceful..." You stated honestly, frowning as you hoped you could change the subject. "Plus, I don't trust most people..." You finished quickly, not planning on saying anything more as you stabbed a potato with your fork.

"Did someone hurt you?" Broly questioned bluntly, waiting for you to answer as he thought about the kinds of things he would do if someone had.

You were definitely caught off guard, the man across from you seeming upset for some reason as you tried to find the right words.

"Tch, this... This stupid gang..." You started, clenching your fists under the table as you tried to remain calm. "I did have another place, closer to the city... But that was a mistake. Those jerks told me I had to pay them to 'protect' my business and when I refused..." You trailed off, staring at your lap before shaking your head and attempting to clear your mind.

"[Y/n]-"

"Anyway, they destroyed all my plants and supplies so I left." You finished quickly, blinking a few times while fighting back the tears. "But out here, you don't see many people... It's nice."

Broly nodded, not wanting to upset you further after everything you'd done, but definitely resolving himself to find this 'gang' and end their pathetic lives. Not being a man of many words nor having a large array of social experiences to draw upon, the Saiyan was unsure of how to steer the conversation back to a more positive subject as he scratched his head, not sure of what to say next.

"Well, you must be tired..." You spoke up, sensing a bit of an awkward silence creeping in as you stretched, feeling rather exhausted yourself. "I'm heading to my room but there is a couch you can sleep on there..."

"Again, thank you." Broly said gratefully, walking towards said couch before glancing back to see you go. "Sleep well [Y/n]."

"Y-You too... Goodnight Broly." You stuttered, feeling your cheeks heat up as you quickly made you way into your room.

The Saiyan watched you go with a smirk, genuinely enjoying your company as he wondered what other surprises you had in store for him...

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Later that night...

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Broly awoke to the sound of screaming. Your screaming.

Without thinking he vaulted off the couch, dashing towards your room before throwing open the door. He struggled to see in the darkness, trying to make out what was going on as he saw you tossing and turning in your bed, still asleep as you fought with someone in your dreams.

"[Y/n]!" Broly shouted, trying to wake you as he pulled you into sitting position.

"NO! HELP ME!" You screamed, pushing away from him as your nightmare intensified, another shrill cry leaving your throat.

"[Y/n]! It's me, Broly!" He tried, pulling you against his chest as he whispered in your ear. "It's alright..." He went on, trying to sound as soothing as possible, having plenty of experience with his own night terrors. The man holding you suddenly tensed up, feeling you move in his arms as you began to come to. 

"Broly...?" You mumbled, blinking your eyes slowly as you started to wake up. "W-What..."

"It's okay... You're safe." He said, releasing you a bit as you realized you were practically sitting in his lap. "You were having a nightmare..."

Your face began to turn red as the embarrassment crept in, making you look down as you began to apologize sleepily.

"Ugh, I'm... I'm so sorry I woke you..." You groaned, hiding your face in your hands as you took a deep breath. 

"It's alright." Broly replied, placing you on the bed beside him easily before swinging his legs up onto the mattress as he got comfortable. "Go back to sleep. If anyone comes in here... I'll kill them." He finished seriously, glancing down at you, the expression in his eyes hard to read. 

For some reason the thought of Broly watching over you as you slept made you feel safer than the isolation of the woods as you nodded, deciding to just agree with the man and get some good rest for the time being.

"Thank you Broly," You said tiredly, sending the man next to you a genuine smile before yawning. "You should get some sleep too... We've got a long walk ahead of us tomorrow." You added, feeling extremely comfortable as you started to drift off quickly.

That's right... Broly remembered, frowning as he realized tomorrow he would be leaving. [Y/n] is taking me to that city... I wonder if I'll see Kakarot or Vegeta... He mused, neither man really causing him too much concern. 

My father was a fool... Broly sighed, suddenly wondering if you had a connection to any of the other fighters. She already said she didn't know who Kakarot was... Maybe she knows him by his Earth name...

"[Y/n], do you-"

The Saiyan stopped mid sentence, noticing you were already fast asleep, your gentle breathing making him feel tired as well as he watched you for a moment. He couldn't explain why, but the thought of leaving you made him upset. After everything that had happened in his life, things were starting to take a turn for the better he realized, smiling down at your sleeping form as he brushed a strand of hair away from your face. 

No more nightmares... He promised himself, relaxing on the bed as he shut his eyes. For either of us...

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A/N: I like writing Broly. I never really have before so hopefully I did an okay job keeping him in character... Please let me know if there's anything I can do better! Have a wonderful day everyone!