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“You’re sure you have everything?”
“Yes.”
“Your textbooks?”
“Mhm.”
“Do you have your toothbrush and toothpaste as well as bath products?”
“Uh-huh.”
“You packed enough clothes? Detergent for your laundry? Extra for your roommate’s laundry?”
A sigh, “Yes Elder brother.”
It’s been like this ever since his alarm went off back in his family home; his older brother has always been a worrywart no matter how much he reassures him he has prepared for this move. He has been actually looking forward to it especially since it meant he could live with his friend and secret crush Izuna.
The space they were renting was a house near the campus rather than a dorm. They managed to get it for a good price and while it had a few little problems they weren’t something that required immediate attention or money.
He can see that his roommate was already inside…with his own older brother.
“Anija, I swear I have everything.”
“It doesn’t hurt to double check while we're unpacking your things, Izuna.”
“I swear, you’re worse than Tousan, and he didn’t kick up nearly as big a fuss like you are,”
Tobirama couldn’t stop the smile if he wanted to as he held his own boxes. Even now, in an oversized t-shirt and gym shorts on his thin frame, black hair unkempt and bags under those beautiful eyes of his, his long time friend/rival/secret crush was still so beautiful.
“Looks like my elder brother isn’t the only one worrying too much,” He called out, not even perturbed when Madara turned to glare at him.
He didn’t need to look back at Hashirama to know his older brother had straightened his posture. In fact the albino younger brother just rolled his crimson eyes before he slowly made his way over to a grinning Izuna.
“You look like you’re about to head in for a work meeting with that button up and slacks,” He chuckled softly, eyeing up his roommate’s dark gray shirt and black pants with a raised brow. He would be lying if he didn’t think the other wasn’t pretty to look at.
Tobirama snorted as he brought his own things in, “Sometimes to feel nice, I just want to dress nice. Now come on, let's get our stuff inside so we can finally make this place our home for the next few years…”
Izuna giggled, much to Madara’s chagrin as he just picks up the rest of his younger brother’s items to bring it in, Hashirama following suit.
“Honestly, I was nervous my anija would try and find an excuse to keep me from moving out,” the younger Uchiha hissed to Tobirama once the two of them were a little bit ahead of their elder brothers, “Did yours try anything to keep you home?’
A snort left Tobirama, “He cried like he always does when I’m doing something big like this. He helped me pack, but I think I need to check to make sure all my stuff isn’t soaked in tears. I would hate for mildew to form on my study materials.”
His heart fluttered when the other broke into more laughter; his favorite sound in the world.
...
It did take longer than either of them expected to bring everything inside. After bringing in boxes of appliances, furniture, pausing to order a large pizza for lunch as a thank you and then finally getting everything in order as the sun was beginning to go down.
“I do believe Hashirama and I will be taking our leave,” Madara rumbled as the last of the kitchen supplies was taken out, humming quietly as he pushed some of his long wild spiky hair back.
A tell-tale sniff leaves Hashirama that made Tobirama sigh heavily. A part of him wanted to tell his elder brother to leave already, but he knew he was going to miss him. He and Izuna at least settled for their college life.
“Drive safe Anija…thank you so much for helping me get here,” Izuna hugged his big brother around the middle, closing his eyes for a moment.
Madara returned the hug slowly, “..you tell me if Tobirama starts giving you problems. I’m just a phone call away.”
That just earned the older uchiha a snort, “If he ever gives me problems, I’ll give him some right back. Just call me when you’re home okay Anija?”
The hug Hashirama gave his younger brother was almost enough to snap his spine in half, the poor albino wheezing, “...Elder…brother….”
“You make sure to call at least twice a week! You try to get along with your roommate and make sure you eat okay too! I will send you money if you need it!”
“I will….now….let…go….!” He gasped for air when he’s released by his older brother, then grunted when he gave him one more softer hug. After a minute, he watched as his brother went back to the truck the same time as Madara.
He then went back to stand beside Izuna while hearing the motors of the two vehicles the older brothers took to bring them both here.
Both of them waved goodbye as their brothers pulled from the driveway to make the hour-long drive back home.
“...Hic…” Izuna sniffled beside the other.
Tobirama tilted his head, “What’s wrong?”
“...I just ... .I'm going to miss him a lot, you know? I never lived anywhere without my big brother or father before.” Izuna wiped at his eyes with a hiccup.
“...I’m going to miss my brother too,” He admitted quietly, trying to hide the burst of joy when Izuna rested his head on his shoulder. It would be a very big change to adjust to no matter how much the two of them prepared for it.
Neither of them wanted to admit it but to bid farewell not just to their brothers, but to the comfort and familiarity of living with their family was hard.
Yet both had no doubt that they would be able to get through it together.