lavcuiga.

        ❝ Well, enjoy it while it lasts. Because I’m only doing this ONCE. ❞

   Nova didn’t know if she was lying to herself, he could easily charm her into
   doing this again, so she wasn’t making any promises to herself. Soft hands
   continued to massaged Sami’s back, there was an awkward silence that she
   wasn’t really comfortable with, so she began to speak.

        ❝ – So, how’ve you been doing? ❞

      ^{At the question, he scratched the back of his head out of habit when his wrist brushed his right ear. He winced and dropped his hand back to his side.      “I’m alright. Banged up, but still breathing.”      Sami knew how weak he sounded, seeking treatment for bruises and complaining when he has definitely endured far worse. However, his back region was really hurting now and too much movement stung, which made it difficult for him to find a comfortable position to sleep. If being able to sleep comfortably meant having to sacrifice a little of his pride…      “How about you?”}

lavcuiga.

        ❝ Nah, you’re gonna be in a WORLD of pain… Kidding. ❞

   Nova couldn’t help but let out a soft laugh, once he laid himself down, lukewarm
   hands began to gently massage the Canadian, fingertips softly gliding along
   Sami’s slightly bruised back. She has worked at a salon for about a year or so,
   so she has learned the skill of massaging clients, thankfully she has learned to
   not be so rough with her hands.

        ❝ – You enjoying the world of pain, Zayn? ❞

           ^{Sami sat as still as he could and kept the fidgeting to a minimum–which, strangely, was easier than he expected. He had expected it to sting, as it usually did when someone massaged his aching body. He could take the pain of course – there was no such thing as a wrestler who could not take pain – even more so in the heat of battle. It was just that aftercare always seemed to hurt more, perhaps due to the absence of adrenaline that pumped through his veins in a fight. In any case, Nova’s hands were really gentle and he barely felt a thing. He huffed in annoyance at her words, though his grin remained in place – a sign that he was not really annoyed.      “Yeah, I’m enjoyin’ it a lot!”} 

lavcuiga.

        ❝ Look, do you want this back rub or not? I don’t have all day, y’know. &&
           I’m just being myself, I’m not rude, just honest. I–It’s just how I am,
           sorry, Sunshine. ❞

           ^{Peeling the sweat-damp shirt off his back, he rolled his shoulders, hearing a joint ‘pop’ satisfyingly in place. A sigh lingered on the tip of his tongue as he sat on the table.      “Just      don’t hurt me, okay?”      It was supposed to be a joke but the words came out sounding a little too genuine for Sami’s comfort.}

lavcuiga.

        ❝ Well, it’s not that I WANT you to, it’s practically necessary. Plus, it
           may be better for your back. Of course I can say no to you, you’re
           not some beaten lost puppy, y’know. So, no promises. ❞

         ^{“Hey now, no need to be rude. I’m just joking around! It’d be nice if you’d tag along, y’know.”}

lavcuiga.

        ❝ Seriously? Well, I guess it’s the least I can do for the precious ray of
           sunshine, don’t expect this as a regular thing from me, Sami. Okay,
           just lie on that table && I’ll do my best. ❞

       ^{“Of course I’m expecting this to become a regular thing from you because you could never say no to me. Oh, and do you want me to take my shirt off?”}

lavcuiga.

        ❝ Jeez, you expect so much from someone who doesn’t give much to people,
           equals get… I actually don’t know. I never gave equals anything, why do you
           want something from me anyway? I mean, I guess I can give you something,
           I’ll let you choose since I don’t have a clue. ❞

^{“Well, as you probably know, I’ve been having trouble with Braun Strowman lately, and my body has been sore from his impact so I’m thinkin’… maybe a back rub?”}

lavcuiga.

        ❝ You really DON’T know me, do you? I give everyone nicknames, you’re
           not an acquaintance nor VERY good friend, I consider you as an equal.
           Besides, ain’t everybody calling you a quote on quote precious ray of
           sunshine? Just following with what they’re saying. ❞

           ^{“Woah, easy there on the sass, missy. And if that’s the case, do equals get anything from you? Like a side hug or a kiss blown at them or a pat on the back or… something?”}

lavcuiga.

        ❝ Well, aren’t you just curious. Mainly family && VERY good friends,
           I don’t think you’re any of those, Sami-Sunshine. ❞

          ^{“You don’t consider me as one of your so-called ‘very good friends’? What’s with the sunshine nickname? I’m pretty sure just acquaintances don’t give each other nicknames.”}

lavcuiga.

        ❝ Oh please, the day I hug Bo will be the day I retire. && nice try,
            I don’t give hugs to just anyone. ❞

        ^{“So if you don’t give hugs to ‘just anyone’, who do you give hugs to?”}

lavcuiga.

        ❝ Oh, it’s just you Sami, I thought you were Bo Dallas coming
            to pester me about hugs– ❞

                                         _{@inzaynity   /  closed starter}

        ^{“Well, if you were going to give him a hug, I don’t mind taking his place…”}