Between the Lines
10th Shot: Piercing
by
Silver-Eyed Rukia
Rated: T
Pairing: Max x Chloe (Pricefield)
Note: Please ignore any mistakes. Or point them out and correct me, whatever you prefer.
Pink's „Funhouse" was blasting through Max's headphones as she stood at the bus station, occasionally checking the time to see if the bus would be coming yet. She had a date with Chloe, not the romantic kisses, cuddles and sex kind, but more of a "Let's both get piercings together, that'd be hella awesome" kind. A heavy sigh escaped the brunette's lips as the song came to an end and the bus appeared in her peripheral vision. She removed her earbuds just in time to hear the screeching tires and the hydraulic puff of the door opening and she gave the driver a polite smile before sitting down further in the back.
Life had been so strange ever since she had returned to Arcadia Bay, especially that one specific week in October. Time travelling, murderous teachers, lunatic students and of course her best friend… 'Come on Max, happy thoughts. No need to get all panicked on the bus.'
It was still hard for her to accept everything that had happened and it had changed her, in more than just one way. She was scared of storms and she absolutely hated it when Chloe left without saying a word, as if a "See ya Max" would be enough to ensure her safe return. It was foolish and she knew that, but deep down she needed the reassurance that her best friend wouldn't leave her again.
The bus stopped and tore Max out of her semi-depressing musings. She stood and left the vehicle before the doors shut behind her, scanning the area to see if the bluenette was here yet. And sure enough there she was, smoking with one hand while the other fumbled around with her phone. She looked mildly annoyed and a tad…lonely, maybe? But before the photographer had any time to ponder about that Chloe turned slightly and spotted her, face immediately lighting up without leaving any traces of her previous mood.
"Hey Maxter, you actually came", she greeted her while stomping out the cigarette with the heel of her boot. "Thought maybe you'd go chickenshit on your promise."
Their fingers intertwined as if on reflex and they both headed further into the city after a soft peck on the lips, skillfully ignoring some of the curious looks shot their way at their open display of affection.
"You should know that I keep my promises", Max remarked as they turned a corner, passing by a bakery and a clothing store. "So how's it going with your online classes?"
Chloe looked at a black leather jacket as they made their way down the alley and hummed in response before vocalizing it. "It's going okay. I'm a bit rusty but luckily not stupid." She shot a glance at her girlfriend's open-mouthed stare as they turned another corner and passed by a small photo shop filled with various beautiful scenery shots and cameras. "Don't start now Max or we'll be late for our appointment."
Chloe grinned as the smaller woman visibly slumped her shoulders, nudging her gently as they turned the final corner before arriving at their destination. "We can go check out that store afterwards, okay? As a thank you for agreeing and coming with me."
Azure orbs lit up in excitement and Max pulled Chloe closer for a soft kiss on the cheek. "Thanks, girlfriend."
The tattoo studio was located between a pharmacy and a small Chinese restaurant and the letters "Arcadia Bay Ink" glared down at them in bright, red colours. A deep male voice addressed the punker as they entered and the owner of said voice gave her a bear hug as she and Max untangled their fingers.
"Chloe! Damn it's good to see you again. And with another girl in tow too."
Blue locks bobbed up and down as the hulk of a man placed the woman back unto her feet again. "Hey D, that's Max, my nerd of a girlfriend." She grinned at the shy wave from the brunette that was returned by a much more enthusiastic one from the bearded man. "We're here for our first piercings today."
"Both of you? You must be damn persuasive, Price. Okay, you two have a look around for what you want while I go prep. "
The pair stood in silence for a moment before the brunette broke it. "You were here with Rachel before." It wasn't a question and the look on Chloe's face was answer enough so instead of prying Max just slandered over to one of the showcases and started looking for something she'd feel comfortable having.
"How about snakebites? I totally dig those", the bluenette said while pointing at a pair. "Or a nose stud. Ring through your eyebrows?" A slap connected with her shoulder and she laughed at the raised eyebrow and fake glare directed at her. "Just kidding Mad Max, chill. What do you wanna get? I know I'm gonna get a helix piercing. Or maybe two." She pointed at a spiral looking ring and gasped. "Oh my god I am so gonna get that one."
"You're so in your element, Chloe", Max laughed and scanned over the various piercings before her eyes fell upon a navel piercing with an azure butterfly attached to it. "That one, over there. That's what I want."
The taller girl looked at the item of choice before wrapping an arm around her girlfriend's shoulders, pulling her close and planting a kiss on her brown locks. "How ironically fitting. Shit aside though, it's hella cute. Suits a sweet little thing like you."
Max blushed slightly before the loud yell from D broke the pair's conversation and Chloe claimed the brunette's fingers again, grinning as they headed for the piercing room. "Come on, let's do this."
Sorry that I didn't upload this sooner. I had a...very rough time the past few days and I went through a break-up like fight with my girlfriend of nearly 3 years so I didn't want to write sad, depressing stuff. I waited until it passed and boom, here you go mates. Max and Chloe getting piercings. Maybe tats will follow? :D
Phrase of the Day
Even though you're growing up, you should never stop having fun.
~Nina Dobrev
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