Thread: No Good Deed | Lewd Misconduct x Kaigen

Haley realized she spoke to soon as he rubbed the iodine into her wounds. She settled for closing her eyes, digging her nails into her thigh and concentrating on his voice while he worked. She really couldn't believe her luck in finding someone so useful. She wasn't sure there was anything he couldn't do. As Tim continued talking, she opened her eyes when his tone shifted. She could hear the sadness and wondered what happened and why he didn't mention his mother, but she didn't pry. It was strange having him so close and open when he seemed to make a point of keeping his distance. She took the pills he offered, rolling them around in the dim light before attempting to speak. She paused as he suddenly stood up and walked into the kitchen. The smirk that appeared on her face was innocent enough as he confirmed her suspicions. She couldn't tell if it was a force of habit or she made him uncomfortable. Either way she found it amusing. Her eyes widened at the mention of hot water and she immediately stood up, much to her body's anger. Fuck my life. Sorry for cursing so much. I promise not to be long and thank you for offering. She really was a good person, nice, friendly and generally helpful but she couldn't lie that pain would turn anyone into a bitching sailor. She didn't waste any time as she went into his bathroom with her things and shut the door behind her. She could see much of anything but that didn't matter as she shucked her boots off and slipped out of her clothes. After rummaging through her bag for a bar of soap, she felt for the faucet and handles, trying her best not to smile as she adjusted to temperature of the water and stepped in. Eyes closed, she let the warm water just wash over her skin for a moment, rivulets moving through her hair, down her spine and using her curves and dips for direction. It had been so long since she'd been clean, it was a wonder Tim never said anything about the smell. It had been easy enough in the beginning when things were still running, but that didn't last long and soon she was left to make do with what ever stream or lake she managed to pass by and that was only if one of those idiot eaters weren't caught in them. With a sigh she picked up the soap and made quick work of getting as clean as she possibly could, as fast as she could. The heat helped with her muscles and while the cuts stung, it was bearable compared to what Tim had done. The thought of him made her think about her own parents. She tried not to dwell on it, but in her heart she felt like they were gone. She hadn't heard from them on the way home that day, not a call, nothing. Even so, she wanted to make sure, wanted to not worry about it anymore. They said if there was ever an emergency to meet at their cottage and shed been on her way there. It was a two days drive from where they'd originally were but she wouldn't ask Tim for anything more. She wasn't sure if she even wanted to far that reality just yet. Five minutes later she gently rang out her hair and stepped out of the shower feeling marginally better and much more relaxed. Feeling, smelling, and looking clean will do that. She slipped on another pair of leggings, and red long sleeved, fitted thermal, choosing to forego a bra before gathering her things and heading to the kitchen. She watched him work for minute before sitting next to him with a slight smile. He didn't look as intimidating sitting there. He was still broad shoulder as ever in the plaid, and he had brooding down to a tee, but he looked at ease in his home. She watched the muscles in his arm move as he worked and wondered what he was like as a kid. Her tired voice interrupted the silence as her eyes shifted to his face. Thank you for offering the shower. It was five minutes in heaven. Theres...junk food and a few canned vegetables in my bag if you're hungry and wanting something different. She rubbed her nose, still rosy from being wet, and now a little cold, before pulling out the pills from a pocket in her bag and setting them on the table. Can you give me what I had before? I'm not trying to take your stash, and fuck it all if I become an addict at the end of the world, but it really helped with the pain and I'm not quite ready to go to sleep yet. I also don't know what those are. It was true enough. Haley couldn't picture asking again after this. She wanted to stretch before she slept to prevent her muscles from locking up any worse and there were some things she needed to think about. Like what she was going to do now that she wasn't alone and no longer on the right route.