Something worth living for

Haku Pov

Haku was lying down on his bed utterly exhausted. Shino was in a very simmilar position on his bed.
„I...can't...move....“Haku groaned out in between pants „that....gym teacher...is crazy...I can't...Believe...he made...us....do...one thousand..push-ups..on the first day“
Suddenly there was a knock on the door. “come in“ Haku called out, glad he hadn't locked the door and wouldn't need to get up.
„I'm guessing you had Gai-sansei last period ne? The freshmen always do.“ The one called Indigo said, smiling sympthetically.
Haku and Shino groaned in unison. „do not mention that madman's name...ever“ Haku said. Indigo chuckled. „you'll get used to him after a while...though I think that Lee-san is the only one who actually enjoys his lessons. Anyway I brought you somethin to help with the muscle pain, otherwise you won't be able to move tomorrow.“
He put two identical tubes on each of their beds. „here you go..and help each other out with the places you can't reach, otherwise you'll still be sore tomorrow.“
Shino looked shocked. Indigo noticed.
„look, youre roomates and fresnmen. Both facts will drive you closer every day. Especially since both of you are shy. So cut the false modesty and make it easier on yourselves ok? It'll help you in the long run.
I have to go. There's a guardian's (A/N think of a student council crossed with prefects) meeting in ten minutes and God knows how long that's gonna last...and get some rest you two, you deserve it“
He smiled al them, waved and left.
Haku picked up the tube gingerly, his body protesting at every little movement. Uncapping it carefully he squeezed some of the clear gel-like substance into his left hand and proceeded to rub it into his right arm; from shoulder to wrist.
Shino looked at Haku's blissful expresion and followed suit. Ten minutes later they had managed to cover every milimeter of skin they could reach.
„Ano..Shino-san...would you mind rubbing this stuff into my back?“ Haku asked blushing slightly.
Shino just nodded and stood up stepping over to Haku's bed. Haku moved to the middle of his bed and shimmied out of his shirt. Shino sat behind Haku and squeezed some of the gel into his hands. He carefully spread it over Haku's back and then proceeded to rub it in gently.
Haku bit back a moan. That felt sooo good.....
Too soon in Haku's opinion, Shino was done and getting off Haku's bed.
„hey Shino-san wait, it's you turn.“
„no thanks Haku-san, I'm fine. Really. I can handle it“ he said wincing as he got up.
„Shino-san stop being a baka and get back on the bed!“ Haku ordered, pulling Shino onto the bed by his shirt.
„hai..Haku-san...but onegai don't tell anyone. Onegai“ he sounded a little lost.
Shino pulled of his shirt and Haku let out a gasp when he saw the other boy's back.
„who did this to you“ Haku asked suddenly angry. Shino's back was covered in scars. Long and thin and oddly remeniscent of a whip.
„my step-mother. She hated me..said I looked too much like my mother and that I deserved to be punished.“
Haku noticed the tears running down Shino's cheeks from under his glasses. He quickly rubbed the gel into Shino's back, then stood up and pulled the drapes on the windows, throwing the room into darkness.
He walked back to Shino and pulled off his glasses. Shino's eyes were closed but tears were still running down the boys cheeks from under his lashes. Haku sat on the bed and pulled Shino to him,hugging him to his chest. „shh, Shino-san. She won't hurt you again, I won't let her“
Haku promised. He felt oddly protective of the boy, why he couldn't explain, even to himself.
An hour later Shino was asleep and Haku found himself wondering about the colour of the other's eyes,