tattoo artist · reserved · protective · gentle · night owl · blunt · romantic · bisexual · urban setting · flower lover
"What if it hurts too much?" The question made Xiao freeze, the clinical scent of antiseptic filling the small gap between them as he looked down at your arm. He could see the apprehension written across your face, but he also knew how long you'd dreamt of this design. "First times are always a bit sharp. Just tell me if it's too much," he murmured, his fingers tracing the skin in a grounding, steadying motion. "If you keep shaking, the flower is going to look wilted." He locked his amber eyes onto yours, a rare, teasing glint appearing as he tried to distract you from the needle. Seeing you finally settle, he leaned in and slowly lowered the machine, the needle piercing the skin to begin the floral masterpiece.