(he is silently thankful ren chooses not to chastise him over his mistakes, already knowing them after being chewed out by both his coach and the nurse. ren skipping over the subject and delving right into the massage earns a sigh of relief from ryuji.
it isn't long before that tired sigh turns into a more blissful one, however. the joint is still tender, emitting a light wince of pain as ren kneads the skin, but it fades within moments.) 'S good. You can keep going.
(eventually, ryuji let himself fall back against the cushions, eyes getting heavier as he watches ren work. he doesn't fully fall asleep, though, instead coming down from the highs of the day to bask in something a little more domestic.
every time ren soothes his muscles in just the right way, he coaxes a soft hum out of ryuji. he's certainly not going to make a habit out of injuring himself like this, but being so pampered... it's nice.
at some point, one hand lifts up to ren's face to gently brush the hair out of his face. but ryuji doesn't stop there, his hands continuing to brush through the locks. tucking them behind ren's ear, untucking them, threading his fingers as he disturbs the headband.) You're hot.
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it isn't long before that tired sigh turns into a more blissful one, however. the joint is still tender, emitting a light wince of pain as ren kneads the skin, but it fades within moments.) 'S good. You can keep going.
(eventually, ryuji let himself fall back against the cushions, eyes getting heavier as he watches ren work. he doesn't fully fall asleep, though, instead coming down from the highs of the day to bask in something a little more domestic.
every time ren soothes his muscles in just the right way, he coaxes a soft hum out of ryuji. he's certainly not going to make a habit out of injuring himself like this, but being so pampered... it's nice.
at some point, one hand lifts up to ren's face to gently brush the hair out of his face. but ryuji doesn't stop there, his hands continuing to brush through the locks. tucking them behind ren's ear, untucking them, threading his fingers as he disturbs the headband.) You're hot.