Days and weeks rolled by and I was happy that we finally finished this term exam. Christmas was fast approaching and today being so cold, I and Lucas walked into the city with our hands clasped together.
Putting on a thick coat with scarfs wrapped around our necks we walked among the crowds.
New York is such a lively place to be as we strolled along the High line and down to soho where we had a local meal at Miss Lilly’s.
We talked and laughed walking hand in hand after leaving Miss Lilly’s restaurant.
We kept on walking gazing at the malls and shops already decorated in preparation for Christmas.
Kids ran in the street happily with balloons in their hands or a stick of sweet.
“Is your legs weary?” Lucas asked as we strutted the street.
“Nope!” I smiled wrapping my booth hands around his left arm, clinging to him as he brought his right to my hair and ruffled it making me move away from him.
“Stop!” I giggled as I scooted away from him but he grabbed my wrist and pulled me back to him as we both chuckled when I wrapped my arms around him and he wrapped his hands around my waist.
We stayed that way for some minutes before we resumed our walking.
I turned to my side and noticed a teddy bear shop, I saw a particular one which was very big that got me amazed.
“Wow!” I muttered before I realized I said it out loudly than expected.
“What’s that?” Lucas asked as he stopped in his tracks.
“Nothing! Just a big teddy I saw that got me awed,” I said pointing to the shop.
“You like it?” Lucas asked.
“Yeah but I prefer a smaller one,” I smiled trying to pull him so we’ll continue walking.
I loved the city view…
“Let’s get you one!” Lucas said as he began dragging me instead.
“No! No!! I just said I liked it… I didn’t say you should get me one,” I argued as I began pulling him back instead.
“No, I want to buy it for you,” He said stubbornly pulling me instead as people passing by us began staring wondering what was wrong with the two of us.
“No stop! You’ve been spoiling me a lot, I don’t need the teddy,” I complained.
“Well, you deserved to be spoiled, my princess… Cause you’re all that matters to me and I don’t mind giving you the world,” He smiled as I stared at him.
“C’mon let’s go!” He smiled as I began following him to the shop.
Lucas rang the bell and an elderly man in black trousers and a light blue shirt showed up.
“Good evening lovely couples,” He greeted while I smiled at him.
“Good evening!” Lucas reciprocated while I waved at the man.
“Which one do you want?” He asked while I scanned the shop wondering which teddy to choose.
“The white and red one!” I said pointing at the stuffed teddy bear on the upper shelf… It was moderate not too big nor too small.
“Okay!” The man said as he went to get the one I requested and handed it to me.
“How much?” Lucas asked.
“$50” The man smirked and Lucas paid as we continued on our strolling.
I held the teddy bear close to my chest and glanced at Lucas who had a smile plastered on his lips as he looked front.
“Geddifock bitch!” We heard someone say as a girl in pants wiggled out of a club with a beer in her hands.
Lucas grabbed my hand and started pulling me in the direction of the club as I gasped and struggled with him.
“What are you doing?” I asked me but his strong grip on my hand made it difficult for me to free myself from him.
We got closer to the building and my eyes rested on a hefty man who had tattoos of a lion’s head on his left arm and he was smoking cigarettes.
“Is there a tattoo parlor here?” Lucas asked and the man stared at him then at me with a smirk playing on his lips.
“Get in and go straight and ask For Rex,” He grunted in a deep voice, without saying anything Lucas pulled me inside with everywhere full of smoke, alcohol, and heat emanating from people dancing and rocking with themselves more like banging each other.
“What do you need a tattoo for?” I asked loudly but the blaring music playing in the club made it difficult for my voice to be heard.
We followed the directions the tough guy gave us and we got to a place guarded by two ladies wearing panties and bras.
“Whatcha need?” One of the ladies asked walking closer to us as she eyed Lucas from head to toe.
“Rex?” Lucas asked with a stoic face.
“Tattoo?” She asked.
“Yeah!” Lucas answer while I stared around.
“Let him in with his girl!” The other girl who was a bit dark purred holding a cigarette in her hands as the white blonde talking to Lucas earlier turned her back as she swayed her apps and open the door while we followed behind.
‘Wow! What a show!” I thought clinging to the teddy bear in my arms.
“Rex! You got a client,” The girl purred as we saw a guy with brown beards and a full tattooed muscled right arm using a tattoo machine on a guy’s neck.
He stopped and looked up, “Which one of ’em?” He asked and continued with what he was doing.
“Me!” Lucas smirked and the girl from earlier winked at him and walked out.
Woah! This place is something…
At Least the tattoo parlor was quite unlike outside with dim red light.
I looked for somewhere to seat and while Lucas began removing his coat placing it on the table as he pulled his black top over his head revealing his abs as he kept them on the table.
I bit my lips holding my teddy bear dearly as I watched him.
Rex as he was called finished the tattoo he was working on the guy sitting on the leather seat as he stood up.
‘Thanks, man!” The guy whose blue shirt was unbuttoned gave him a handshake as he walked out of the room.
Rex faced Lucas as they spoke lowly to each other like they didn’t want me to hear what they were saying.
Lucas sat on the leather seat turning his back to me as the man brought out some needles from the autoclave which was steaming when he opened it. I guess that’s a sterilizer.
He removed the needles he used for the other guy from the machine and inserted the new ones, then he poured some ink into a new disposable container.
I was curious wondering why Lucas was having a tattoo and so eager to wonder the type of tattoo he wanted on his skin.
I sighed staring at the cute Teddy bear Lucas got for me while the man concentrated on his work.
I was wondering if it doesn’t hurt driving needles and ink into the skin without making a grunt was kinda weird to me because didn’t make a sound as the man was driving the machine into his chest.
I kicked my feet together and waited and waited thinking they should be done.
I don’t think being a tattoo artist is something so easy for a job to be done on time, they need to be careful and self-centered while focusing on their work to avoid mistakes.
45 minutes went by, and I began yawning as the man stepped back with a satisfactory smirk on his face.
Finally, he was done.
“Nice abs you got!” The man complimented and dropped the tattoo machine on a nearby table and stepped away from Lucas.
I started blushing to wonder why I was doing so In the first place when it wasn’t me that got the compliment.
Whatever!
Lucas stood up and grabbed the towel on the seat next to him and used it to cover the chest making it difficult for me to see the tattoo as I frowned.
He gave the man his card who inserted it in a pos machine and he pressed the pin in it.
He collected his card from the guy and walked over to the table to pick his clothes and wear them.
“Can I see the tattoo?” I asked with a pout but he wore his black top and turned to face me with those cocky smirk playing on his lips.
“Let’s go!” That was all he said making me frown as I stood up.
He tried to hold my hand but I snatched it from him walking ahead.
“See you around next time!” The ladies at the door said while I hissed with Lucas following behind me.
We got out of the club, and I was glad to breathe in fresh air rather than the musty-filled alcoholic and smoked place.
“Camilla!” Lucas called behind catching up to me.
“What?” I asked annoyingly as he jogged towards me.
“You’re angry,” He chuckled while I rolled my eyes.
“I’m not!” I answered nonchalantly walking a bit faster but he caught up to me.
“You are!” He implied.
“Go away!” I said feeling annoyed at him then he grabbed my waist and pulled me to him as I struggled with him.
“Leave me alone!” I laughed when he began tickling me on the street.
“Please stop!” I laughed harder as I tried to squat but he pulled me up.
“Okay fine! I was angry with you,” I pouted facing him as I hit his chest lightly.
“What did you draw on your chest?” I asked curiously while he smiled bringing his hand to my face and tugging my hair behind my ear.
“You’ll see it when we get home,” He smiled as we locked eyes together.
“Okay!” I said and squealed when he lifted me.
“Put me down!” I laughed hitting his shoulder as he carried me in a bridal style and started walking turning deaf ears.
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I opened the door strutting into the room as I jumped on the bed. Then placed the teddy bear on the drawer bedside of the bed.
“Stay here, cutie,” I said smiling at the teddy bear.
“I’m getting jealous,” I heard Lucas say as he went to the other side of the bed.
“That’s too bad,” I said removing the coat I was wearing and removing my boots.
Lucas was already sitting on the bed with his back resting on the headboard while I crawled up to him.
“Can I see it now?” I asked and he gripped my wrist and pulled me to him as I ended up sitting on his legs.
His strong hands gripped my hips as he pulled me up to him with legs at each of his sides.
“Yeah!” He whispered as he brought one of his hands into my hair.
I looked into his eyes for a while sucking on my bottom lip as I tugged on the hem of his black top.
I rolled it up to his upper chest and he raised his hands for me to pull it off which I did, then my eyes rested on the tattoo as I gasped.
He drew a rosebud with my name written below the flower.
“It’s beautiful!” I muttered tracing my fingers on the art staring at him then leaning forward to kiss his chest where the tattoo was drawn as I felt him breathe hoarsely.
I wanted to tease him more as my hair fell over down to his chest.
I flickered my tongue over his nipples and sucked him as his body jerked in reaction to my tongue.
A cocky smirk appeared on my lips while I sucked and nibbled on his nipple.
“Fuck… Camilla!” He moaned out in a lusty voice as his hands came up to my hair and pack up in a ponytail.
I withdrew after gaining my satisfaction then tried to stand up from him.
But he quickly grabbed my waist as I looked into his eyes which were growling in desires.
He leaned forward and captured my lips and kissed me real hard.
He flipped me over that I laid on the bed while he was on top of me.
“You’re such a good teaser,” He breathed out as he plunged his face into my neck and sucked it real hard grazing his teeth over my skin making me moan out in pleasure while I closed my eyes to welcome the rising tension building inside of me.