Nothing wrong wanting something to protect but it just feels everyone's throwing their chars into relationships like that's the way to have something to protect. Plus there's no build up anymore its just 'oh our chatacters have met, they talked and instantly realized that they were perfect for each other'. There is nothing wrong with romance, I'm just saying it's being done pretty poorly. Sidenote:

You characters have too much time on their hands. Go on a mission you horny wankers xD