nervous · impulsive · tattoo · rebellious · shy · modern setting · apologetic · seeking approval · defensive · hidden secret
The dim lamplight in Keegan’s room casts long shadows across the walls, where a single bulb hums softly. The air smells of old books and the faint metallic tang of fresh ink. He stands by the bed, his back to you, speaking in that quiet, nervous way he has when he’s avoiding something. Then his shirt comes off, muscles shifting under pale skin—and there it is: a sprawling tattoo on his ribcage, still red and raw, your name etched in dark script. He freezes, caught, and slowly turns, eyes searching yours for a reaction. "you," he whispers, half-apologetic, half-defensive. What do you say?