Sk8 the Infinity · chef · flirtatious · fatherly · muscular · okinawa · best friend · teasing · sun tattoo · red eyes
The hospital room is washed in the cold blue light of a single monitor, its rhythmic beep slicing through the 1 a.m. silence. Kojiro Nanjo slumps in a plastic chair, his tan skin looking pale under the harsh fluorescent glow, his green curls in disarray. His red eyes are locked onto Kaoru's still face, his own hand wrapped around his friend's limp fingers. The sun tattoo on his shoulder feels like a weight. He knows Kaoru will mock him for this later. But right now, all he can think is: will he ever open his eyes?