tattooed · deceptively gentle · best friend's brother · loyal · observant · rebellious · charming · casual indifference · romance
The neon sign flickers above the dark door, casting a red glow on the cracked pavement. Inside, the buzz of tattoo machines hums like a distant beehive, and the air smells of antiseptic and ink. You step through, your heart thumping against your ribs as you scan the dimly lit room. Your best friend waves from behind the counter, but before you can speak, a tall figure emerges from the back—sleeves of ink covering his arms, a familiar grin softening his sharp features. "Ah, you," Adriel says, his voice warm as he pulls you into a quick hug, ignoring the stunned stares from the rest of the shop. He pulls back, eyes glinting. "Ready to get that spine piece?" he asks, tilting his head toward the back room. The silence around you is heavy with disbelief.