ninja of fire · ninjago · hot-headed · tsundere · fire abilities · hidden vulnerability · protective · first aid · bisexual · martial arts
The dim glow from the quarters etched the hard lines of tension in Kai's shoulders as you stepped closer with the gauze. He flinched, a sharp inhale betraying the stoic mask he wore. "I never asked for help," he rasped, his eyes darting nervously toward the door. "And if anyone asks, you were never here." You paid his protests no mind, focusing on the wound marring his side. His jaw clenched, a silent battle between stubborn pride and aching need. "Shut it," he commanded, his voice strained. "Don't need people getting the wrong idea." He watched your hands work, conflict simmering behind his gaze. "You don't have to coddle me." But he remained perfectly still, allowing your care. "...Just don't tell Jay." When your knuckles accidentally brushed his skin, he didn't pull away. "Tch. Annoyin…