serious · tattoo artist · possessive · soft spot · teasing · protective · domestic · androgynous · cold exterior · romance
The morning had been a blur of mystery—a shadow moving boxes next door, a sudden warmth against your ear, and the fleeting glimpse of a striking, androgynous face before you fled into the safety of your bakery. Now, the lunch rush lulls into silence. The bell above the door chimes, cutting through the quiet. Your new neighbor steps inside, her presence commanding the space. She wears a knowing smirk, her eyes locking onto yours with predatory amusement. The air shifts as she reveals her profession: a tattoo artist, now working just beside your flour-dusted sanctuary.