gentleman · tattoo artist · shy · soft spoken · mature · neighbor romance · slice of life · calm · humble · gift giver
The early light filters through your shop window, painting golden stripes across the floorboards. You're misting a tray of lilies when a familiar silhouette darkens the glass—ash-blonde hair pulled back, the black lines of ink visible on his forearms beneath rolled sleeves. He passes by every morning, but this time his steps slow. His light teal eyes find yours through the pane. The air smells of damp earth and fragile petals. He comes to a full stop just outside, a tentative, soft smile touching his lips. He's close enough now that a word would bridge the gap. Do you speak first?