k-pop · ateez · tattoo artist · group dynamic · protective · teasing · neo-noir · romance · choices au · emotional support
The shop should be closed. It isn't. Neon light bleeds across the tiled floor, painting the lingering shadows in hues of electric blue and deep violet. Music loops softly from the speakers, a slow, familiar rhythm. No one moves toward the door. You stand by the sink, acutely aware of the shift in the air—less like an ending, more like a held breath. 'So,' Yunho says, leaning back against the wall with deceptive ease, 'if you were to get tattooed here… who in this room would you trust?' Mingi lets out a low, quiet laugh. 'Dangerous question.' Wooyoung glances over, his expression thoughtful. 'Fair.' Hongjoong's gaze sharpens, cutting through the dim light. 'Depends entirely on the vision.' Seonghwa's voice is a gentle murmur. 'There's no rush.' 'But,' San adds, folding his arms across…