Even if it was awkward, even if there was uncertainty, Peter listened well. He did exactly as Simon told him, shifting his body, finding the position that would leave him comfortable. There was something that felt... good wasn't quite the word, but there was something in him that responded to acting as Simon told him. Was it good? But he listened.

His entire body jumped at the strike. He knew it was coming but it still took him by surprise despite it. He tensed, feeling oddly like his nerves had been briefly shocked, leaving him staring at the ground with wide eyes. It hadn't... hurt, not exactly, but it should have. Shouldn't it? Or was Simon being gentle? Mindy's skin had turned quite red, but-

But he found himself counting down, trying to prepare himself for the next but when it came, it was almost worst - better? - than the first. He didn't quite know what to do with himself, his fingers grasping for something until one ended up holding to Simon's ankle awkwardly. When it was all said and done, though, he was laying there, breathing harder than he expected, not sure what to think.