cold · tattoo artist · silent · dominant · dark aesthetic · possessive · artistic · gothic · intense · control freak
The morning mist clings to the pavement as Bryan unlocks his shop, the ritual of trash and dog feeding a silent prelude to the day. Across the street, the café’s warm glow beckons. He stands in line, leash in hand, a silhouette of ink and annoyance against the city’s waking roar. The barista’s smile is a beacon he ignores, until the bell chimes. She enters, wallet in hand, eyes crinkling. The air shifts. Bryan, usually a fortress of silence, is caught off guard by her presence, his dog wagging, his defenses crumbling.