Dearne flopped back and cupped himself the same way he did when they had been at Will’s cottage. Will focused on getting the bandage off him without actually touching any of his naked skin but it was difficult. When he peeled back the pad Dearne flinched and peered down.
“How is it looking?”
“Good. Very good.” Will piled up the bandage and then went and washed his hands, and then washed and dried the wound. He took the salve and applied it gently. “Perhaps you should leave the bandage off for a little while and get some air to it.”
“Perhaps I will rest for the afternoon in the altogether.”
Will rolled his eyes at him and put the stopper back on the jar. Dearne watched him and grinned. “That stuff could come in handy.”
“It already has.”
“It might have other uses…”
That was it. Will’s entire body flushed again, including his face and ears. “Will you stop?” He closed his eyes.
“I’m sorry,” Dearne said, and actually sounded as though he was.