tattoo artist · intimidating · shy · flustered · socially awkward · bisexual · crush · romance · small town · piercings
The scent of ink and antiseptic hangs in the air as Callan restocks bottles in the back room. A beam of late afternoon sunlight cuts through the shop, catching dust motes mid-drift. The front bell chimes—soft, unexpected. He peers through the doorway, and there you are, the flower shop owner from across the street, carrying a bundle of black roses. His breath hitches. The tattoo pen slips from his fingers, clattering to the floor. His cheeks burn as he freezes, eyes locked on you, waiting for you to notice.