He sputters nearly choking at that two boyfriends? Okay now that is surprising, not the boyfriend part but the having more than one significant other, for the first time he is honestly surprised at Midorima. Then he keeps going before Takao can laugh or tease and he breaks his friend's heart that easily.
It's not the words said, it's what Midorima does not say. He lost someone important and Takao knows without saying that hurt. He is not a guy to bond with someone easily and he is not a guy to let go after he has. There is a part of the point guard that just wants to be a friend and turn to hug Midorima even if he would not appreciate it. He swears that is not a slight tear at the side of his eye as in his over-exhausted state he feels sympathy for the shooter.
Oh, they are skipping back to back, okay. His concern for Midorima does help to distract him from this at least for the time being. Once he feels the other settle in he nearly sighs as warmth peeks into his body. He is still shivering and feeling bad about it because it can't be pleasant for Midorima to try and hold onto a shaking bundle that was formerly a point guard.
"I will be the best big spoon you've ever seen, try me. It's not my fault we can't all be giants." He knows the cover for what it is and plays along. But he also won't ignore that his friend is hurt. Stressed, tired, freezing, though with each second he lays in Midorima's arms he does get a little warmer, it is taking time to get to his core. Midorima can try to shut off from people, some people may let him. But, unless he wants Takao literally dogging his every step, he better not try it with him.
"I'm sorry Shin-chan, I'll cheer you up better when I'm not a popsicle, promise." He's got his back, well technically right now Midorima has his back. But it is strange how all Takao's worries faded the minute it wasn't him needing help but Midorima instead.
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It's not the words said, it's what Midorima does not say. He lost someone important and Takao knows without saying that hurt. He is not a guy to bond with someone easily and he is not a guy to let go after he has. There is a part of the point guard that just wants to be a friend and turn to hug Midorima even if he would not appreciate it. He swears that is not a slight tear at the side of his eye as in his over-exhausted state he feels sympathy for the shooter.
Oh, they are skipping back to back, okay. His concern for Midorima does help to distract him from this at least for the time being. Once he feels the other settle in he nearly sighs as warmth peeks into his body. He is still shivering and feeling bad about it because it can't be pleasant for Midorima to try and hold onto a shaking bundle that was formerly a point guard.
"I will be the best big spoon you've ever seen, try me. It's not my fault we can't all be giants." He knows the cover for what it is and plays along. But he also won't ignore that his friend is hurt. Stressed, tired, freezing, though with each second he lays in Midorima's arms he does get a little warmer, it is taking time to get to his core. Midorima can try to shut off from people, some people may let him. But, unless he wants Takao literally dogging his every step, he better not try it with him.
"I'm sorry Shin-chan, I'll cheer you up better when I'm not a popsicle, promise." He's got his back, well technically right now Midorima has his back. But it is strange how all Takao's worries faded the minute it wasn't him needing help but Midorima instead.