Shoulder Pain
Disclaimer:
InuBunnygirl: I don't own Hellboy. You all should know that. I only own OCs. I don't even own the idea.
Hellboy: She doesn't own the idea because it has actually happened to her.
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Hellboy: *Stage whispers to readers* Someone gets grouchy when she doesn't get her pleasure on!
InuBunnygirl: Hellboy! *Blushes*
Hellboy: *Grins mischiveiously* Enjoy!

I awoke from my afternoon nap. I stretched my arms over my head only to pull my right arm back down in pain. I tested the muscle in my right shoulder only to feel a tense knot. I must have slept wrong again.

"Shit." I said, closing my eyes in frustration.

"Sleep wrong again, Red?" I heard my telekinetic liaison, Nickey, ask.

"Yeah. I fucking hate when it happens! It takes weeks to get rid of." I gripe.

"Here's what I want you to do; Take a shower and make sure the water jet hits the muscle that hurts; after drying off and only putting pants on, come back and lay on the bed on your stomach with your arms tucked under your chin; and I'll do the rest." Nickey ordered.

I immedietly did as I was told. If she could help me, I would do anything and everything she said. I felt my body relax under the hot water. After getting out, I pulled on some clean leather pants and layed down on my bed on my stomach as I was told.

"Is it just the right shoulder blade?" Nickey asked as I felt her straddle my waist.

"Just the right shoulder blade." I confirmed, curious as to what she was doing.

I felt soft and firm hands massaging out the tense muscles. I moaned softly in relief. I honestly didn't know Nickey could give a massage. I wasn't complaining though.

"Feel a little better?" Nickey asked as she continued.

"Much better." I purred in content. I felt Nickey's fingers knead a little bit harder at my tense shoulder.

"I'm going to place a heating pad on your shoulder. I want you to carefully sit up and lean against the headboard so you'll keep the heating pad in place. I'll tell you when you can move it, Ok?" Nickey told me as she finished.

I'mmnhmm'ed as I tried not to groan as I felt Nickey's skilled hands leave my shoulder. I did as I was told. Surprisingly, I felt a whole hell of a lot better than when I woke up. I looked at Nickey, she was moving the food cart she had brought in closer to me so I could eat.

"How did you know what to do?" I asked, confused.

"I used to get sore shoulder syndrome all the time. I still do. I use that tactic every time." Nickey explained.

"I didn't know you knew how to give a massage." I replied.

"It's something I learned along the way in life." She shrugged.

We both talked about random things for about an hour. The ache in my shoulder was long gone. I feel at peace around my liaison every time she is around. I am not ashamed to admit that I've fallen hard for her.

"I believe you should be able to remove the heating pad now. Don't over do things, got it?" Nickey sternly told me.

"I got it." I give her back her heating pad. "Thank you."

"What's a liaison for? It's my job." Nickey meekly replies.

"Curing sore muscles isn't in the job description." I told her.

"Keeping you happy is, though. Noone can be happy with sore muscles." Nickey points out.

"I...Well...Damn! You got a point there. Had to pull the 'Keep Hellboy Happy' card, didn't you?" I grump.

"Gives me an advantage, so, yes, I did." Nickey says satisfied.

"Mini argument aside, I'm still glad you helped me when you didn't have to." I tell her.

"You're welcome, Red. You ever want a full massage, I'm your girl." Nickey said proud.

I'm considering her offer to a magnified extent. I thank the stars I'm red so it's harder to tell if I blush. I might give Nickey a full massage if I feel like it. That's an idea for another day.