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flirty tone changing the whole topic. He looked at Amber from head to toe appreciating her beauty as well as I did. Off the sock topic now I look ed at Amber and I could see she had perked the girls up, to maybe give Devon a good first impression.
    Smiling I said to Amber “This is Devon the tattoo artist, he suggested I get a dragon.” Amber’s face lit up with excitement.
    “That is a very good idea, it will make you look kind of badass, don’t you think Devon?” she asks, then winked at him.
    I clear my throat and as Devon turns around with a smile on his face to go get his artwork, I bend over and whisper to Amber “Must I remind you, that you are engaged to Johnny? Cut it out.”
    She pouted her glossy pink lips at me, so I had no other choice but to giggle at her cuteness. “Just because I am on a diet, doesn’t mean I can’t look at the menu honey, I would take a bite out of that any day.” OMG, did she really just say that? I could see Devon’s body shake with laughter so I knew he heard, but then again how could he hear if she whispered it to me? Just like I could have sworn I thought about the whole sock in the pants situation because I would have never said that out loud. Maybe I am just overly tired.
    He turned back around and showed me this amazing black dragon tattoo design. It was incredible, the wings were expanded with a long tail and fierce looking claws, and he was beautiful. I don’t know why I automatically thought so, but it just felt right. It was perfect for me. The dragon’s teeth were showing as if he were growling at something. I couldn’t believe this picture of a dragon tattoo held me so enthralled. I knew for certain that this was the one I wanted; there was not a doubt in my mind. “It’s beautiful, how much does he cost?” It was out before I could take it back.
    Devon looked up at me, his bangs falling into his eyes, and he lifted his eyebrows. He gave me the biggest smile ever, a real one at that. “I’m glad you like him, and he doesn’t cost a thing. This one is on the house. Happy Birthday Veronica” He winked at me.
    I stared at the design then back at him “I’m sorry but how did you know it was my birthday? I couldn’t accept that let me at least pay you something.”
    He shakes his head “You showed me you’re ID before you put it back in your purse. I won’t take no for an answer, but if you want to do me a favor in return then I will accept that, let me pick where he goes.” He waited for my answer.
    I knew for a fact I hadn’t gotten to the point of showing him my ID, unless I really am tired and I didn’t remember? Who knows? I let it go, and I stared at Amber as she shrugged her shoulders. Way to go Amber, thanks for the input.
    “Sure why not? It’s the least I can do, so where are you putting it?” If he said he was putting it somewhere private, I swore by the almighty God, that I was slugging this dude right across the jaw.
    “On the back of your shoulder, so that he can have your back” he crosses his arms and waits for my reply with a knowing smile.
    “Okay you got yourself a deal, but let’s hurry up before I chicken out.”
    He laughed then and gave me a nod. “I don’t know why you would chicken out when you’re already used to pain.” He knew I had more tattoos but how? I was wearing a hoodie, so the one on my arm was not on display and neither was the one on my lower back.  This dude was getting weirder by the second but I figured what he lacked in vibes he made up for in looks.  I never really knew what I was getting myself into that night, but I should have known something wasn’t right when he said he would do it for free. I should have taken the hint then.

Chapter 3
     
    After getting my tattoo done, which didn’t hurt that much, Amber dropped me off at home around two in the morning. Ben and mom were passed out drunk on the couch, there is a God. I looked around at what used to be our beautiful home and everything was a