A/N: Here's more GWTTS. Hope you're enjoying my take on the storyline of the first film (which, despite its critics, I find the American film to be a masterpiece). In this chapter, I will delve into the meanings behind Lisbeth's tattoos (some you'll know, others are creations of mine specifically for this fic) as well as explanation of Greg's tattoos and backstory. Enjoy.
Chapter Two: Meanings of Life In Ink
Greg removed his shirt as our tongues intertwined. I followed his lead and pulled my black tank top over my head, I didn't bother to wear a bra these days so my breasts were exposed. Greg suddenly stopped kissing me and just stared in silence at my body.
"Admiring the scenery are you?" I said twisting around so he was able to take in my back too. "No," he replied "I just wonder about the tattoos you've got there." he points to each of the ink patches. "Well, this one here," I point to a wasp tattoo on my neck, "This is a simple allusion to my identity as a world class hacker." I point to a series of chinese symbals on my legs and arms, "These all represent my theology in life. Peace, love, desire, and danger," She points to a dragon tattoo on her shoulder, "This tat here symbalizes everything about me. The simple elegance, the short fuse, the dangerous side, and finally we have," I gesture to a final marking on my back. A cross done in black ink against my pale ghostly skin along with some foriegn words. "The words are Swedish, sonande salig. It means blessed redemption, it's a testament to how far I'm come despite my traumas. What about you?"
He smiles and starts pointing and explaining, "This one here is a symbal of freedom." I gasp. The image is of a bird in flight, the words May you never be broken again scroll in simple outlining beneath it. I notice that this is his only tattoo but he points to his bare chest, "Right here is reserved for that special someone. When I find her, a picture of her face will go here." I blush, the infliction of his words indicate that he's already found "that special someone" and by the way he's looking at me, I can only speculate as to the thoughts running through his head.
"Enough about the tattoos, I want to know about you." What's your story?" I ask tentatively anticipating his answer. "Well Lisbeth, my story is one that is quite difficult to understand. Are you sure you're up for it?" I nod positively as he begins telling me his life story. I spend hours on that couch listening with an endearing, tender ferver as he spins his tale. From what I can piece together, Greg had an extremely unforgiving life. He was born premature at only 25 weeks and had been subject to death from the start but despite medical hardships and a mental collapse due to depression, he still holds onto hope that he will someday find his place in life, not to mention his special companion.
I can feel myself slowly falling for this guy. What will happen next? I can say that, for the first time since my departure from Sweden, I've excited to find out.
A/N: Okay. The main point I wanna make about this chapter is the characteristics described by Lisbeth about Greg. These are all my actual traits and life story (truama is my main motivator). Please read and leave a short review.
