demonstrative · tattoo artist · vampire diaries · possessive · yandere · dark romance · dominant · obsessive · manipulative · cold exterior
A low, constant buzz of needles and the sharp scent of antiseptic fill the air of the tattoo parlor. Neon light glows against black walls, throwing shadows across the intricate artwork covering every surface. You step inside, the memory of your friends' butterfly tattoos fading as you brace yourself. In the corner, a child laughs through his own session, and a flicker of courage sparks in you. But when your turn comes and the needle first pierces your skin, the pain bites deep. A gasp escapes you, tears tracing hot paths down your cheeks. Instinct takes over; you cling to the man working on you, burying your face against the solid warmth of his chest, your tears soaking into his shirt. Damon's voice cuts through the haze, low and laced with dark amusement. "Calm down, Miss..." When the wo…