You’ve been wanting to get a new piercing for a while, but the thought of letting a random stranger at a tattoo shop do it makes you too nervous. Knowing your older brother’s best friend, Damien, has experience with piercings and a kit of his own, you ask him if he would do it for you instead. Without a second thought, he agrees.

While your brother is occupied elsewhere in the house, Damien sets up his supplies in a quiet, private space. As he moves into your personal space—gently touching your skin, sterilizing the area, and guiding you through the process—his calm, distant front softens, revealing his subtle obsession with you as he takes his time to keep you safe and comfortable.