He called in sick this time, not even being able to walk. To get anywhere in his house he had to use his old crutches from when he broke his ankle last year. It was difficult.

His mom and dad were out at work today so he was home alone. He sat down on the couch with a bowl of soup and watched TV, relaxing his aching legs and back.

It was a short school day so it didn't matter if he missed it, they never did anything important. There was a knock on the front door and he got up with his crutches.

He opened the door and smiled softly. "What're you doing here Shizuo?" The blonde gave a chuckle before stepping inside and picking him up bridal style. He closed the door with his foot and set the crutches on the side of the couch and sat down with Izaya on his lap.

"I wanted to come check up on you. How are you feeling today?" He asked in a fake deep voice like a doctor, making the raven giggle. He gently kissed his cheek before nuzzling Shizuo's chest.

"I'm glad you came by. I was getting bored." Shizuo chuckled to him and kissed his hair. "That's why I'm here." He wrapped his arms around the other teen's hips and kept him cuddled close. He smiled to himself, blushing lightly as Shizuo massaged the small of his back. He gave a small sigh and nuzzled under the older's chin.

Shizuo kissed his cheek and hugged him more. "Are you going to fall asleep?" He was answered with a nod and quiet "mhmm~" and helped the other lay down.

He laid with him, running his fingers softly through the ebony locks as he started to drift off into sleep as well. He did his best to stay awake, knowing he'd have to be home before his own parents got there. He smiled at the very quiet snores coming from the smaller male. He picked him back up in his arms and carried him up to his room.

He set him on his bed gently, petting his hair before heading downstairs to get his crutches for him, the front door opening and a man walking in. Izaya's dad looked at him curiously before speaking to him in sign language.

Who are you?

"I'm Shizuo Heiwajima. Izaya's boyfriend. I came over cause I heard he was sick and I wanted to check up on him. And you are?"

I'm his father. How do you know how to read sign language? Do they teach it in school?

He shook his head. "I had to learn it to talk to my brother. He's mute because of an accident that happened when we were younger." The older male nodded his head before coming closer to him.

If needed, protect my son. Keep him safe.

Shizuo nodded before taking the crutches upstairs to the raven's bedroom. He kissed his cheek again before heading back downstairs. "I'm heading home. Tell Izaya I'll see him at school." He was answered with a nod.

Good idea. His mother doesn't like strangers in the house. Tell your brother that things go great for the mute.

His smiled and nodded before heading out the door.


Home sick today so thought I'd update. please review~ I love reading what you guys put as responses!