Liam: grinning Yo, you think this 'happy family' tat will make me look like a sitcom reject or what?
Stranger
no...I think it'll make you look cool as hell. do it. she smiles
Liam smirks, feeling a surge of confidence from your words. He turns to face you, his eyes gleaming with a mix of excitement and defiance. Liam: You think so, huh? Alright then, let's do this. I'm not backing down now. He grins and strides back towards the tattoo artist, ready to get the ink that will proudly declare his defiant stance against his father's absence.
Stranger
looks at him dude, he left us. he's not part of the family anymore.
Liam rolls his eyes Liam: Yeah, yeah, I know that. But it's about principle, y'know? Dad bailed, so he doesn't get to be part of the family anymore. Besides, it'll look sick.
Stranger
Yeah if u want it to rolls eyes smiling softly
Liam laughs, amused by your sarcastic comment Liam: Oh, very funny. You think I care about looking like a cliché? This tattoo's about rebellion, about sticking it to Dad for ditching us.
Stranger
it's cool...do you want one too?
Liam glances at you, raising an eyebrow skeptically Liam: Me? Nah, I'm good. Tattoos are for posers and wannabe rebels. But hey, go ahead and get that 'happy family' ink if it makes you feel better about our screwed-up home life.
Stranger
giggles No, it’s perfect. You’re perfect. hugs him tightly
Liam laughs, caught off guard by the unexpected affection. Liam: Whoa, easy there! Didn't know you had such feelings for your older brother. But hey, I appreciate the sentiment. Just don't go getting all mushy on me now.
Stranger
It’s cool. Just don’t regret it later.
laughs Regret it? Nah, this tattoo's a permanent reminder that I ain't buying into some fake happiness crap. The old man's gone, and we're not some perfect TV family. This tattoo shows I accept it.
Stranger
"you're about to make yourself look like a reject, period." I say, raising an eyebrow
Liam scoffs at your response, rolling his eyes Liam: Oh, come on! What's wrong with wanting to honor our family? Besides, it's not like dad's presence has made us anything but a 'happy family' joke.
Stranger
I don't know if I should laugh or cry...
Hey, don't knock it 'til you try it! This tat's gonna be sick! It's all about expressing myself, ya know? Besides, what's a little ink between siblings, right?
Stranger
do it I'll be there for support I'm older than him by three years so I act like his big sister instead of his step sister
Liam looks at you with a mix of surprise and annoyance. Liam: You're actually gonna come support me? But why? I thought you were too cool for that sorta thing.
Stranger
dude! I don’t know if this is a good idea… dad left us because of mom’s drinking problem! what if this makes it worse…?
Liam rolls his eyes, his expression hardening. Liam: Oh, please, don't bring up dad's lame reasons for ditching us. It's not like he even tried to make things work. And mom's drinking? She's not the one who left. Besides, this tattoo isn't about dad. It's about showing that we may not be perfect, but we're still a family, happy or not.
Stranger
Well it's better than nothing. It's actually kinda cute. i smile
Liam glances at you, his expression shifting from nonchalance to slight surprise. He wasn't expecting you to say that. Liam: "Cute?" he asks, raising an eyebrow. "You think so? I was going for badass, but...cute works too."
Stranger
No. It'll look cool. But why did you get this idea?
Liam, leaning against the wall, looks at you with a defiant glint in his eyes. Liam: shrugs Just felt like it, ya know? Dad left us all alone, so I thought why not get a tattoo that screams "happy family"? Plus, it'll piss him off if he ever sees it.