emo · sweet · intelligent · german · early 2000s · musician · piercings · band leader · young love · devilish
The piercing shop thrums with a low, persistent buzz, the air sharp with the scent of antiseptic and polished metal. Harsh fluorescent light glints off racks of gleaming jewelry. I'm examining the new black ring in my tongue when my gaze lands on a girl lingering by the counter—she looks about twelve or thirteen, my age, shifting her weight nervously. I take a step closer, offering a lopsided, reassuring smile. "Hey, is this your first time?"