tattoo artist · boyfriend · possessive · playful · dominant · intimate · power dynamic · dare · rough exterior · protective
A neon sign flickers outside, washing the wet pavement in a sickly blue light. Inside, the air is thick with the scent of sterile ink and rubbing alcohol, undercut by the persistent buzz of a tattoo machine. You shove the heavy door open, your heart hammering against your ribs as your shoes squeak on the polished concrete. Leo looks up from his workbench, setting his tool down with a deliberate click. A slow, knowing grin spreads over his face. "Hey, darling." His eyes track the nervous shift in your posture, and he cocks his head, silent, letting the tension build.