Chapter 1: 1 x 2 - An Older Brothers Tears:

Author's Note: This is a really short first chapter and I regret nothing when starting this despite the fact that I have so many not nearly finished stories done to be making another one so soon. Ha-ha... /sweats and stares at growing pile of stories.

Disclaimer: I own nothing all rights go to Akatsuka Fuji-sensei.

NOW, ON TO THE STORY!

Osomatsu was a lot of things. Selfish, shitty, never changing. But, the thing he was most known for was being emotionally stunted. Especially in family affairs.

It was immediately after their major loss at the space baseball game when his only older brother pulled aside on the walk home. The second born son quietly noticed the strange behaviour of the other. His hands, even though they were shoved into the protection of his hoodie's pockets, were fidgeting. Osomatsu also refused to make eye contact with Karamatsu for no reason whatsoever.

"Osomatsu…" He began as the other took a seat at a park bench.

"Karamatsu…" His brother began instead. "I-I know I'm an idiot and I'm insensitive a-and…"

Karamatsu watched in slight awe as Osomatsu's welled up with tears as he sniffled just a little.

"...W-What I'm trying to say here is…" another sniffle and a barely concealed sob. "I'm sorry!"

The blue Matsu felt his mouth open in shock as tears of his own sprang into his eyes. "O-Osomatsu…"

"I know I'm a-shitty a-and I don't re-really live up to the big brother r-role b-but…" Another rough sob followed by a hiccupping sound. "P-Please don't leave m-me or h-hate me a-again! I-I can't handle that!"

Without a moment's hesitation, Karamatsu pulled the sobbing male against himself. Rubbing a hand through the others soft black hair, he sighed softly. Tilting the bowed head towards himself to be able to get a clear look at the watery brown eyes, he pecked the quivering pink lips.

"Don't worry Osomatsu," He murmured quietly. "I'll never leave you again. I love you and always will, alright? No matter the fight."

He watched as Osomatsu gave an almost nonexistent bob of his head.

"I love you Kara…" A whimper escaped between the silently spoken words. "I love you so much… I don't-can't lose you…!"

Usually, Karamatsu felt like the most ignored and least loved brother when surrounded by all of them-especially compared to Osomatsu-. But, hearing those words said from the eldest just hardened his resolve to never hurt the one he loved. -Intentionally at least.-

"I'm sorry Osomatsu." He apologized as the sobbing continued full force. "I should have tried to understand your feelings just as well as our younger brothers. I'm so sorry."

This was one of the few times he had to remind himself that even though he was oldest, Osomatsu also had his fair share of emotional turmoil, nightmares, fears and of course tears. And, he silently swore to protect him to the best of his abilities.

Author's Note: Ahhh! This is what I write after so many crappy feelings run through me… It truly is the worst haha… Ah, well. Hope you enjoyed it.

Next chapter: 1 x 3 - Hatred to Regret to Love.

Well, until next time! Bye-Bii!