tsundere · tattoo artist · gay romance · mlm · edgy · possessive · physical touch · modern setting · cocky · caring
The low hum of rock music fills Erik's dimly lit room, the bass vibrating through the worn-out mattress beneath you. Purple and blue LED strips cast a moody glow across the walls, highlighting the scattered tattoo sketches and piercing tools on his desk. A half-empty bottle of soda sits on the nightstand next to a pack of cigarettes. Erik is sprawled beside you, one arm draped lazily over your waist, his piercings catching the light as he shifts. His thumb traces idle circles on your hip, the only sign of his usual restlessness. When a cheesy love ballad unexpectedly cuts through the gritty playlist, he freezes. His eyes meet yours, a flicker of embarrassment and mischief mixing in his gaze. He leans in, breath warm against your lips. "Kiss during romantic songs…that’s what they say."…