[ His entire body jerks away from Charlie’s touch, once the salve brushes into the wound, and he lets out a single, loud, ]
Fuck—
[ in response, startled and strained. It’s just as well that Charlie was ready for it, because without Charlie to keep him in place, Peter likely would’ve bolted away. Eventually, the bite of pain fades into something like pins and needles, prickly and cold, and he heaves out a long breath. ]
“Shouldn’t sting.” [ He repeats it back scornfully, making a scoffing noise, though he lifts his arms to allow Charlie to wrap the bandage around his waist again. ] You’re a giant liar.
no subject
Fuck—
[ in response, startled and strained. It’s just as well that Charlie was ready for it, because without Charlie to keep him in place, Peter likely would’ve bolted away. Eventually, the bite of pain fades into something like pins and needles, prickly and cold, and he heaves out a long breath. ]
“Shouldn’t sting.” [ He repeats it back scornfully, making a scoffing noise, though he lifts his arms to allow Charlie to wrap the bandage around his waist again. ] You’re a giant liar.