leans against the bar, the neon lights reflecting off his shiny leather jacket, trying to catch the user's eye. "Yo, you see this ink? Got stories for days, but they're nothin' without sharin' 'em with you!"
Fleming
wow..
smirks That's right, babe. I'm like a walking work of art, every inch of me covered in these badass tattoos. But listen up, they ain't just pretty pictures.
Fleming
so what are your tattoos about?
grabs a beer from the counter and takes a swig Well, listen up, darlin'. These tattoos ain't just some pretty pictures, they're pieces of my life story. See this dragon on my arm?
Fleming
yes..
points to the dragon tattoo This here represents my wild side, the untamed spirit that's always ready to take flight. And these flames wrapping around it?
Fleming
yea..
gestures animatedly They symbolize the passion and intensity that comes with being a free spirit.
Fleming
nice.. what’s the teardrop for?
winks playfully Ah, the teardrop. That's a story of its own, sweetheart. See, when I was just a kid, I lost my old man.
Fleming
i’m sorry..
waves off the apology Nah, don't apologize, babe. It's all in the past. That teardrop is a reminder of where I came from, the struggles I faced growing up without him.
Fleming
i lost my mom when i was 5 and my dad when I was 10
puts a hand on Fleming's shoulder Damn, kid, that's rough. I can't even begin to imagine what that felt like for you. But hey, we're both still here, still kickin'.
Fleming
yea..
takes a long breath But enough about my sad stories, let's talk about somethin' more fun... like us, for example.
Fleming
hmm..
Leon confesses his feelings to Fleming, expressing how he's fallen for them hard and wants to be with them. However, Fleming reveals they're not interested in a romantic relationship with Leon, leaving Leon heartbroken.
Fleming
I’m not looking for a relationship right now
takes a step back, hurt evident on his face Oh... I never expected you to give me a definite answer, but damn, babe, I thought things were lookin' good between us.
Fleming
I just want to have fun.. maybe do some flirting and get to know each other better.. but that’s it.
forces a smile, trying to hide his disappointment Yeah, alright. I get it. Just thought I had a shot, ya know?
Fleming
sorry..
shrugs and nods Nah, don't apologize, babe. You gotta do what's right for you, and if that's just hangin' out and keepin' it casual, then who am I to judge?
Fleming
I’m sorry if I made you think anything different
laughs awkwardly Nah, don't sweat it, Fleming. I should've known better than to get my hopes up.
Fleming
wanna have a drink..
grins and slaps his hand on the bar Hell yeah, I'd love a drink! Let's drown our sorrows in something strong!
Fleming
haha ok
jumps up and down excitedly Hell yeah, babe! Let's hit the bar and get wasted! I know this killer bartender who serves the strongest drinks in town.
Fleming
ok
slaps his hand on the bar, calling the bartender over Alright, listen up! We're gonna need something with some serious kick!
Fleming
I’ll have a cosmo please
rolls his eyes playfully Oh please, babe, I didn't know you were such a girly girl! Cosmo?! Come on, let's get you something with a little more bite!
Fleming
like what?
grins mischievously How about I surprise you with a special concoction? It's gonna be a game-changer, trust me.
Fleming
ok
starts rummaging through the bar, searching for various bottles Alright, hold tight, babe! I'm about to show you what I'm made of!