It's a cold late afternoon in late January. The punk is ready. She's excitedly hops on the counter. She cheerfully whistles. Rachel laughs quietly.

'Guess you're in a great mood'

'Hella! I'm ready for my last customer for the week'

'Weekend, here we come!' she smiles as she glances at the white board 'So… What are you doing for Max?'

'A blue butterfly. It symbolizes our destiny'

'Your destiny?'

'Aha. We saw a blue butterfly on the day we reunited. That symbolizes us. We were destined to get back together'

'Wish I never left' she sighs 'You must've had much fun together'

'Our first week was crazy. And for some months we tried to get over all the horrors we discovered. But right after that everything was so great, yeah. I'm so getting ready for our anniversary, too. I'm pumped for that and I'm gonna start working on the gift next week. I hope I'll have enough time to finish that.'

'Attention everyone! Chloe Price's gonna get creative, starting next week!' she laughs.

'Oh, shut up!' she jumps off as the brunette steps in 'Heeeey!' she greets her with a wide smile and a hug.

'Hi' she smiles softly.

'How was your last exam?'

'Hopefully passed. And if I did, I have some time before spring semester starts. And that way we could spend some time together. Or at least a little bit more'

'I'd hella love that!' she kisses the photographer on the cheek.

'Oh my God, you two are still so over for each other!' the blondie laughs 'You lucky bastards!'

'Bless this moment! And all bow to the power of love!' the bluenette winks 'So…' she turns back to Max 'are you ready?'

'I hope so?'

'Geez, you're hella nervous!'

'Will it hurt?'

'I can't promise anything'

'Okay, okay…' she takes a deep breath 'I'm ready'

'Are you sure?'

'Yes. I'm sure' she nods smiling.

'Check out the image on the computer. If you find that okay, I'm gonna get the stencil and you'll get your tattoo'

'It looks good.'

'Great. Everything's ready. Get in and take your top off until I get the stencil.'

'Sure' she nods as she walks into the private room.

'First tattoo, right?' Rachel smiles.

'I have no idea how you knew it' she grins as she gets the stencil.

'Hey, let me see that picture!' she rushes to the computer.

'Slow down, slow down!' she laughs.

'It looks so cool! And by the way… I forgot to tell you I'm going out tonight. Don't wait for me.'

'Well, I'm hella worried! Where are you staying tonight?'

'Well… Does it matter?'

'Of course it does!'

'I didn't wanna tell, but as you're so worried… Remember Max's course mate?'

'Which one exactly?' she rolls her eyes.

'Layla.'

'I guess'

'We've been dating for a while'

'Back to girls?' she smirks.

'Back to love! But… Don't tell Max, okay? We wanna know if we work out. We wanna be sure. And then… we're gonna tell her, I swear'

'Not my business' she picks up the stencil 'I've got work to do!' she winks 'But seriously, take care and have fun tonight!'

'Get that tattoo ready, I wanna see it!'

'I'm on that!'

She walks into the private room. Max looks at her nervously. She slowly walks toward. Her arms wrap around the tattooist's neck. She kisses her long.

'It was a long day. I missed you' the brunette blushes.

'It's okay. I missed you, too. But tonight the flat is ours. So I'm gonna give you all the attention you need.'

'It sure sounds good.' she kisses her again.

'You know, the sooner we finish this, the sooner we get home'

'Okay, okay'

'Now, show me the place' she looks at Max's chest.

'What about here?'

'Perfect. Now, let me…' she places the stencil carefully 'Check it out in the mirror'

'Fine. It'll be good, I think'

'Then lie down' she puts on the rubber gloves and gets some ink.

'What are you doing?' she smiles.

'You wanna know about every single step?' she grins.

'That would be great. I'd get a glimpse of what you do every day'

'So, I have the black ink right here. I'll have some water to rinse the needles. And now I'm gonna choose a needle'

'Does it really matter?'

'Of course it does. Check them out. First, I'm gonna get the lines. And the lines gotta be done with a single pass. I have one chance for every single line'

'And if you fuck up, I'm gonna fuck you up' she grins.

'I won't. Just tell me when you're ready.'

'I'm ready.'

'One more thing. I'm getting this one on your chest. So you shouldn't breathe when I'm lining. If my hand slips…'

'Okay.'

'You take a deep breath when I get some ink and hold it 'til I'm tattooing.'

'I get it. I'm ready.'

'Okay.' she looks into her eyes as the needles touch her skin 'And tell me immediately if it unbearably hurts.'

The brunette takes the lining pretty good. The bluenette gets the colored inks as Max checks the half-finished tattoo in the mirror.

'You like it?'

'It sure looks good. Can't wait for coloring. But why the two types of blue?'

'Because why not' she grins 'Now, get back! It will be a little tougher. I hope I didn't hurt you so far'

'It wasn't bad at all' she smiles softly as she lies back.

'Okay. Tell me when you're ready'

'I am. But right before that…'

'Hm?' she raises an eyebrow.

'You're so serious' she giggles 'I love it. But actually, before you go on, would you kiss me?'

'Carefully'

She leans down, the brunette wraps her arms around her neck. The punk's left hand slowly drifts to Max's side who sighs.

'Not a good idea, huh?' Chloe giggles.

'It's still hard to resist'

'When we get home' she leans to her ear 'I'm gonna spoil you'

'It sure sounds good' she pulls the bluenette for another kiss.

'Hey' she smiles 'Let's get done with this, okay? And then we're heading home'

'You're in a good mood'

'Because we'll have a little time for each other. It boosts me' she inserts the needles into the tattoo gun.

'Does it take long?'

'Half an hour'

'And then…'

'And then I'm all yours. Tell me if it hurts'

'Hey, are you up to some romance?'

'Why not?' she smiles.

'We could get some candles. Some lavender scent, I could give you a massage'

'It sounds hella good' she smiles softly'

'We could get a hot bath together'

'What's with you, Caulfield?'

'I'm craving for being with you'

'You're hella cute' she giggles.

The brunette silently watches Chloe working. The bluenette sighs as she takes off the rubber gloves.

'Check it out in the mirror' she starts packing.

'Awesome! Picture?'

'Yeah' the punk reaches for the camera and takes a picture.

'What's up?'

'Nothing. I got tired a little bit'

'Well' she puts on her top 'We'll take a rest when we get home'

'Just a little bit' she yawns as she picks up her backpack 'I wanna spoil you'

'You will' she walks out.

'Show me, show me show me!' Rachel begs as they walk out.

'Check this out!' Max reveals her tattoo.

'Fucking cool!'

'Rach, would you upload the photos today?'

'Sure. Nice work, Price!'

'Have fun tonight, and take care, understood?'

'If you promise you're gonna have fun as well' she grins.

'Sure thing. See you tomorrow, Rach'

'Bye-bye!'

As the couple arrives home Chloe immediately targets the couch, ready to lie down for some minutes but the brunette gently grabs her wrist.

'What about the massage I promised you?'

'Right now?'

'Why the fuck not?' she wraps her arms around her neck.

'What if I fall asleep?' she smiles softly.

'I'll wake you up' she kisses her on the cheek.

'You're craving for being together'

'Just a little bit' she blushes.

'Aren't you cute, Caulfield?' she cups her face smiling.

'I'm so sorry I want to be with you' she grins as she kisses her.

'Why don't we just take a bath? We could skip the massage and just lie down and kiss for hours'

'You sentimental stupid punk' she giggles 'Okay.'

'Be careful with your tattoo though'

'I know, I know'

'And you know' she sets the water temperature 'We could talk a little bit'

'Is everything okay?'

'Yeah' she smiles softly 'Will you be afraid of every single talk?'

'Usually "we need to talk" means bad, you know'

'But we're fine' she kisses the brunette's cheek.

'Well, we took the exam period pretty well. I have a little time now. So I may catch up with some things'

'Like what?' she grins as she takes off Max's top.

'Like, you know… Housework.'

'Or…'

'Or?' she raises an eyebrow.

'We could invite your dad over for a dinner'

'Y-yeah, that would be awesome.'

'You haven't told him yet.'

'No. I wanted to, but I'm…'

'You were busy'

'It's not only about that. What should I tell him? It's easy for you, Chloe. Joyce basically watched us getting together.'

'Your dad is a badass. He understands. He'll be hella proud of you.' she kisses her on the cheek.

'Yeah, I mean… He's so cool about it, but I think it's still hard a little bit for him. At least he understands more than my mother' she sighs.

'Ryan will be happy for you' she smiles as she unhooks the photographer's bra.

'For us.' she smiles 'I think he has lots of questions'

'We could answer them. Right? Max, we're getting married. He has to know about that.'

'I know' she sighs again as she finishes stripping and get in the tub.

'Will you break?'

'Will you get in?'

'Sure' she gets rid of her clothes and sits behind the photographer.

'You know what? I may break down.'

'We should do something about your anxiety.'

'I don't know, I mean… I may suffer from shell-shock. When the pressure grows, I… I have flashbacks, and I…'

'It's okay' she kisses her shoulder 'You don't have to talk about it. I know it's hard.'

'I want to talk about it now. Can I?'

'Of course you can' she hugs her tight.

'May I be honest, Chloe?'

'Sure'

'I don't think I still have my powers. You know I haven't tried using them ever since then. I'm actually scared shitless using them'

'Then don't. It's okay. We're doing okay'

'What if we won't, Chloe? What if I could save a life but I'm just afraid to even try if I still had my powers?'

'Okay. Try it. I'm right behind you.'

'You're always' she sniffles.

'I told you. I'm not leaving you. I love you.' she tightens the grip.

'Are you ready?'

'I'm with you' she gently holds the brunette's right arm.

'Nothing' she shakes her head.

'Try harder?'

'Nothing. It's better this way' she sighs 'Last time I used my powers… It brought serious consequences.'

'All for me'

'If I had to choose between the world and you, I'd still chose you'

'Asswipe.'

'My head hurts'

'Too much remembering?'

'I guess. Can we continue later?'

'Whenever you want to. Listen, hipster. I'm with you 'til the very end'

'I know. And I love you'

'I'm gonna talk to Matt. I want the same tattoo'

'So you really are serious about us'

'No Max, I proposed because I thought it would be funny…'

'Hey' she faces her 'I know I'm an asshole lately, but I'm…'

'I thought we're through this shit. Max, we're okay. I love you, you love me, we're fine. Stop worrying about this.'

'What if someday I really break down? When I won't be able to handle the pressure anymore.'

'I'll be here and I'm gonna pick you up. Hold you tight and I'm gonna tell you I'm not leaving you. That I love you and won't let you down and drown. You hear me?'

'How can you be so strong?'

'I'm not that strong. I just had to deal with shit, you know that. I learned how to handle things. Just don't forget, I'm with you'

'Forever?'

'Forever and always'