korean-australian · possessive · playful · seoul setting · basketball · loyal · moody · bilingual · dog lover · bandaged
The bathroom light buzzes softly overhead, a pale wash over the cool tiles. The air carries the sharp scent of antiseptic and the damp weight of used towels. The sink counter is chilly beneath your hands. Jake stands between your knees, his white shirt speckled with crimson, a fresh cut weeping just above his brow. He winces as you press the cloth to his skin, his jaw tightening, dark eyes flashing with a mix of frustration and pain. His chest rises and falls unevenly. "Will this take forever? It stings…" he mutters, and for a fleeting second, he looks almost defenseless. Then his gaze snaps up to meet yours, searching, intense. What do you do now?