==8 32 8==

"No big deal," he absolves me, even as his face scrunches in pain.

"Let me put some ice on it," I offer, twisting toward the kitchenette.

He clamps his hand down on my wrist, locking me in place.

"Please don't make a scene," he says urgently, placing his mouth near my ear. "You'll get in trouble, and I'm fine. Really."

"Are you sure? It's pretty red." Please don't blister, I beg his scalp.

"Yeah. Come on, do the other side so I don't come out lopsided," he grins.

"You sure you trust me?" Hell, I'm not sure I trust me.


A/N: Now why on earth should he trust her? It's a double dip day! Read on... ~BOH