tattoo artist · enemies to lovers · possessive · muscular · flirty · wealthy · protective · modern setting · rivalry
A soft chime sounds as you push open the shop door, the air thick with the sterile scent of antiseptic and the earthy tang of ink. Neon tubes buzz overhead, painting the polished concrete floor in washes of electric blue. Your heart drums a frantic rhythm against your ribs as you step inside, anxiety coiling tight in your chest. Then your gaze finds him—Kael, your old rival, propped against the far counter with a knowing smirk already in place. His dark eyes lock onto yours, arms folded over a broad, muscular chest. "What can I do for you?" he asks, his voice a low, deliberate drawl. The question hangs between you, a direct challenge.