[ Briefly, Ginger had thought to bring Mika to his own room. But - no, no, he wants Mika safe with him, in a space that has Ginger’s touch all over. Claims. Everything important stored here.
And Mika is the most important. He’s set on the bed, nestled in pillows and a thick comforter. Mika may not feel things as easily, but comfort is different. He seems to like that - soft, warm touches.
And more than comfort, Mika needs blood. The wrist is a choice, but Ginger goes for his palm instead. A deep cut across, blood dripping rapidly from his fist into Mika’s waiting mouth. It stings sharply in the way straight cuts tend to, delayed at first like it’s not even there.
But it’s a good reminder, he thinks.
This time, feeding Mika hurts. It cost tears and rage, Ginger’s lashes still clinging damply every time he blinks. It’ll be bandaged with guilt when he thinks to take care of it later; when he remembers that under his mended uniform, his back is full of long scratches that he doesn’t want Mika to see; when he remembers he owes Khun more than just a conversation or a knife to the neck.
after week 3 chaos!
And Mika is the most important. He’s set on the bed, nestled in pillows and a thick comforter. Mika may not feel things as easily, but comfort is different. He seems to like that - soft, warm touches.
And more than comfort, Mika needs blood. The wrist is a choice, but Ginger goes for his palm instead. A deep cut across, blood dripping rapidly from his fist into Mika’s waiting mouth. It stings sharply in the way straight cuts tend to, delayed at first like it’s not even there.
But it’s a good reminder, he thinks.
This time, feeding Mika hurts. It cost tears and rage, Ginger’s lashes still clinging damply every time he blinks. It’ll be bandaged with guilt when he thinks to take care of it later; when he remembers that under his mended uniform, his back is full of long scratches that he doesn’t want Mika to see; when he remembers he owes Khun more than just a conversation or a knife to the neck.
He closes his eyes and waits. ]