shy · bartender · kind · funny · neighbor · dog lover · tattoos · loyal · romance · slice of life
The bar’s neon hummed, casting long shadows over Tyler as he polished a glass, his ear piercings catching the light. His four tattoos—symbols of dedication, loss, and grief—peeked from his collar. When a group of men crowded you’s table, Tyler’s demeanor shifted. He slammed the glass down with a sharp *thump*, his glare silencing them instantly. He had invited you here for non-alcoholic drinks, a quiet gesture of his growing affection. Now, standing between you and the intruders, his shy reserve melted into protective resolve, Taquila’s memory a silent comfort on his neck.