George had recently been accepted into the Washington University rowing team, to his relief, and had expected the constant muscle pains to subside in passing time.

They Hadn’t.

It was as if his body was being strangled by the reminders of his hard work; a vexatious discomfort. Alleviating the pain seemed idyllic.

“Please” He managed, raising his eyebrows, “Just a quick shoulder massage it won’t be a minute, swear it” He insisted, he tilted his head as it to make his request harder to deny.