Day 46, evening, Carson's and Rodney's quarters [f]
Rodney groaned and rolled his aching shoulders as he walked along the corridor. Maybe Sheppard's suggestion to go jogging wasn't such a bad plan after all. It couldn't hurt at least attempting to stay in shape. Probably he'd regret his decision because even though aged, Sheppard would be in better shape and act like a drill instructor.
With a sigh he opened the door. He'd worry about going jogging the following day, now he needed a hot shower, Rodney thought as he stripped off his clothes and dropped them on the chair. He had no idea how to deal with all the repairs and maintenance jobs now that Radek was out of the count for an uncertain amount of time.
Entering the bathroom Rodney caught a glance at the mirror. He was looking as horrible as he felt, and decided a shaving was inevitable. Without the shadow around his chin he definitely looked better, he thought with a smug grin. After taking a piss, he entered the shower. Showering without Carson definitely wasn't as much fun as it was with him, but Rodney had no idea when he'd be back.
He dropped his head and rested his hands against the shower wall, letting the hot water soak his neck and back. He didn't know how long he was standing there, but when the hot water started to hurt, Rodney shifted and reached for the soap. He made a quick affair of soaping up and laving down. Stepping out of the shower he towelled dry and naked walked over to the bedroom.
Just a minute, Rodney thought and flopped down on the bed, belly down. Mere seconds later he was fast asleep and softly snorring.
Def Leppard - Make love like a man