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I like more healthy masochism(bam), but this is plain self harm. Boxer's injuries looks gross to me and seeing him being hit on the head so many times is very uncomfortable.
Not (bam) but (bdsm)* lol
Actually yes, you're right this does present as overt self harm. I find it weird the author is so focused on him getting hit in the head/punched in the face. Like every just the act of passing out on the stairs - he could hit his head or break his neck?!
This is a really compelling story. Things are always really interesting when you have morally grey, complex characters. I like when an author can depict legit chemistry between two people who have almost no interest in the other beyond a means to an end.
In saying that, I've noticed I actually really don't vibe with masochism in stories. I've noticed I actually find the look of injuries kind of distressing and absolutely not hot. I just keep thinking about traumatic brain injuries and getting 1 too many concussions and not waking up lol.