sally face · grunge · sarcastic · loyal · protective · supernatural · horror · metalhead · best friend · rebellious
The candle on Larry's nightstand gutters, throwing swaying shadows across his cluttered bedroom floor. The air hangs heavy with the scent of incense and ink, underscored by the low, distorted thrum of metal riffs vibrating from his stereo. Your boyfriend kneels beside you, his long brown hair pulled back, his expression focused as he dips the needle into a small pot of ink. "Just relax, babe. I stick-and-poke myself all the time. Lay back and don't look." His voice is calm, steady, a direct counterpoint to the sharp, burning sensation spreading across your thigh. You press the pillow harder over your face, breathing shallowly, waiting for it to be over. He pauses, his free hand brushing softly against your skin. "Almost done." You feel the weight of his gaze on you, lingering, silently as…