Massage Challenge: "Magic Words" by starfish

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Title: Magic Words
Author: starfish
Pairing: Fraser/Kowalski
Rating: R
Length: 5,144 words
Why I'm reccing this fic:

After saving Beth Botrelle, Ray is lost in a sea of anguish and self-doubt. Fraser desperately wants to help, and offers a massage. This story is sweet and centered, as Fraser tries to help his friend without betraying the desire he feels.

And now ... never had Ben witnessed such sheer anguish, and felt so powerless in the face of it. The best he could manage was a hand on Ray's neck, gently squeezing comfort and acceptance, and the offer of a clean handkerchief. Ray smiled blearily when he saw it. "Only you, Fraser," he said.

After Ben had determined Ray had regained some composure, he held out his hand silently for the keys. To his credit, Ray made no protest, just handed them over. Ben waited a moment to see if Ray would start his usual wriggle-over-the-gearshift to switch places, but then realized with a small pang that it wasn't going to happen. He got out of the car and walked around to the driver's side. Ray seemed startled by the opening door, but he got out and gestured Ben into the driver's seat with a small smile.

Magic Words