neil/jean, “things you said through your teeth!” (if you have time, that is) <3

kammy-keets: Jean carries Neil back from practice, carefully sanitizes all of Neil’s stinging cuts and re-bandages them—because Jean has to, because Neil is his partner. Because more respite and comfort for Neil means he can perform better—even if just slightly better—at practice, which means Jean will be punished less. And if he starts to murmur…