Drabble Title: 11. Care
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A/N:
I just realized that so many of these little drabbles have Moriyama as the main focus. I'm not meaning to neglect Izuki/ Hopefully the next few chapters can focus on Izuki and his thoughts, or something, haha. Sorry about that. Anyway, thanks to everyone that reviewed last chapter! You're all lovely~ Thanks for reading!

Izuki just wants to take care of him.


Because he knows...


One day, Moriyama shows up with an arm cast and a sheepish smile.

Kasamatsu takes one look, sighs, and simply says, "Don't let Izuki see you like that."

Moriyama is taken off guard and yells out, "What? How do you know about that?" before he realizes that he probably shouldn't be talking so loudly in front of the others. He turns towards his captain to ask again, but Kasamatsu is already scolding another teammate and seems to have forgotten about his short conversation with Moriyama.

The next time Moriyama sees Izuki, he starts to wish that he took Kasamatsu's advice to heart and avoided his boyfriend until his arm healed.

"What in the world did you do?" the younger boy screams the moment Moriyama steps into his house. "Why didn't you tell me?"

"Because I knew you'd act like that," Moriyama replies in an amused way. He makes himself at home on Izuki's couch and turns on the television.

Izuki frowns but plops himself down next to Moriyama. "I'm hurt, but I can see your arm is hurt too." The short-lived grin that appears on Izuki's face from his pun doesn't go unnoticed and Moriyama chuckles. "No, seriously, why didn't you tell me?"

"Because you worry too much, that's why." Moriyama glances over at his boyfriend and sees that he's still frowning. "Stop doing that," he says. He hates it whenever Izuki does anything except smile. Like he always says, people look their best when they're smiling.

Not that Izuki doesn't look his best all the time, because he definitely does.

"I'm okay, Izuki," Moriyama says once he sees that Izuki still doesn't stop making a worried face. "I really am. This will heal in a week and after that I'll be as good as new."

Izuki huffs and crosses his arms. He leans into Moriyama and mutters, "I'm never letting you out of my sight again. You seem to always get in trouble when I do."

Moriyama just laughs.

He doesn't realize that Izuki is serious.

The following week, Izuki follows him everywhere. He shows up to escort Moriyama home from practice after school, and even stays until Moriyama's parents come home from work. Moriyama doesn't mind being around his boyfriend, but he's starting to feel babied, not to mention that his teammates are starting to get suspicious as to why the two are always together now.

"Are you feeling alright?" Izuki says as they enter Moriyama's house. He's carrying both his and Moriyama's backpacks, and although he doesn't look like it, Moriyama knows that it's painful on his back.

"Izuki," Moriyama says finally. They sit down at his kitchen table to do homework and Izuki is getting them both something to eat. He is getting overwhelmed with all of the attention Izuki is giving him. "I really am fine. It's okay if you leave me alone for a few seconds. I will be okay."

Izuki pretends to not hear him and instead just sits down with two sandwiches. Moriyama looks at the plate Izuki sets in front of him and realizes that his sandwich is cut into four pieces. "To make it easier to eat," Izuki explains.

Moriyama sighs and just eyes Izuki as he eats. He loves the fact that they're spending so much time together, but he hates that Izuki is being burdened because of him. He knows how much time Izuki is spending just traveling back and forth, and he doesn't like that Izuki is looking more tired and worn out than usual.

Izuki looks up and notices Moriyama not eating. "Are you not hungry? Is your stomach feeling okay?" He gets up to go rummage for some medicine but a look from Moriyama keeps him seated.

"Izuki," Moriyama says again, "why are you so worried about me? My arm is healed and I get my cast taken off tomorrow. You don't have to follow me around everywhere making sure if I'm okay or not. I am fine."

Izuki nods, and he says, "I know you are." He looks away, and a blush appears on his face. Moriyama finds it endearing.

"Then why are you so scared I'm going to hurt myself again?"

"I just want to take care of you because I know you would do the same for me." Izuki looks embarrassed as he admits this.

Moriyama smiles with fondness and leans back into his chair, finally realizing the reason as to why Izuki keeps babying him. And for once, he lets himself be taken cared of.


...Moriyama would do the same.