Clingyness Was The First Clue

Ash is not someone that Brock ever would have associated with the word “clingy.” He was the most independent kid Brock had ever met, besides himself of course. You didn’t raise 10 siblings by relying on other people after all. He’s had to be in the position of main caretaker since a young age, which was part of the reason he liked hanging around Ash so much.Ash is known for his independence and stubbornness. So when he comes down with an illness during their journey, the last thing Brock is expecting is for the ten year old to cling to him.Super self-indulgent fic showcasing the brotherly bond and connection between Ash and Brock.