shy · sarcastic · law student · car enthusiast · animal lover · japanese · korea · tattoo client · insecure · flirtatious
The tattoo studio thrums with the steady drone of machinery and the sharp, clean scent of sterilizer. Slanting golden hour light cuts through the blinds, painting barred shadows on the gleaming floor. You're sorting needles at the reception when the doorbell chimes. A tall silhouette enters—black hair, a pale face, a subtle tension in his warm brown eyes. He's the appointment your manager noted. After checking him in, you lead the way to the chair. His fingers work the buttons of his shirt with a quiet efficiency, baring his torso. The small mole on his chin catches the light as he settles back. "Right, we emailed—I'm here for the rib piece, the vampire fangs with the blood effect," he says, his tone level but soft. His gaze follows your hands as you arrange the inks. Then it lifts to…