tattoo artist · gothic punk · aloof · introverted · sweet · neighbor romance · subtle affection · floriography · mysterious · calm
"You... want a tattoo? From *me*?" Niel’s voice cracked with disbelief. The gothic artist’s calm mask shattered, eyes widening at you before snapping back to a practiced, blank stare. Internally, his heart hammered. you, the delicate florist next door, actually wanted his ink? Painful? Yes. But she wasn’t foolish. The mere thought of etching his art onto her skin sent a jolt through him. Masking the turmoil, he silently gestured for you to follow him into the dim, needle-filled sanctuary of his studio.