Chapter 60

Pixie

I’m still in shock about what happened last night. First that shit with Ice. What the hell was he thinking? I’m pretty sure he wasn’t. Then in front of the Renegades and the Red Devils Viper claimed me. I know at first I thought he was doing it because of Ice but when I saw the kutte in his hand I knew it was planned beforehand. Ice just fucked it up. Ice is lucky Viper didn’t beat him more than he did. After Viper put his kutte on me I forgot about Ice and his bullshit. I had my man and my kutte, now I just needed my mark. I wanted to do it last night but Viper said no since Tank’s shop was closed up for the night. Tank helped me out by saying we could come in today and he would do it. And that is where we just pulled up to. Reckless Tattoo.

I was so excited I was bouncing in my seat waiting for Viper to come around and open my door. I wanted to just jump out but Viper wasn’t having it. Viper opened my door laughing at me. “ Is that nerves or excitement?” he asked. “ A little nervousness, huge excitement.” I said giggling as he picked me up and set me on the ground. We walk in hand and hand to the reception desk. The girl looks up and smiles at me. “ Hey Pixie. Finally going to lose your ink virginity?” she asks. I laugh. “ Hi, Camile. Yes, I am.” I said. She nods. “ So who do you have an appointment with?” she asks.

Before I can answer, Tank comes stolling out from the back. “ I have got her. She is a Vip. Make a note in case she wants more.” he said. “ You got it, boss.” Camile says typing something on the computer. Tank leads me and Viper to his station and tells me to have a seat. “ I’m going to show you the design Merigold did, then you can tell me where you want it.” Tank said. He flips a piece of paper over and I see it is the exact design that is on my kutte. “ Tank, can you give me an idea on how big you are going to make it?” I asked.

“ I can make it as big or as small as you want,” he said. I thought about it for a second and pictured the clothes I usually wear and my costumes. I wanted people to be able to see it no matter what I wore. I point to my shoulder by the strap of my shirt. “ I want it here. Down the front. Make it large enough for the world to see.” I said. Tank smiles. “ You got it. Pull your arm out of that strap and I’ll get you taken care of.” he said. I do as he says making sure that my shirt doesn’t fall. I notice Viper goes to sit in the chair next to us where another artist is. “ Did you think you were the only one getting their mark today?” he asked, smirking. “ Oh, I can wait for Tank to do yours first.” I said.

“ No baby. Tank is doing yours. He does all the ol’e lady marks. We don’t trust anyone else. Mark can do mine. He does good work.” Viper said. Tank wipes off my shoulder and the top part of my chest. “ Sabine, since this is your first tattoo I’m going to walk you through it. It shouldn’t be painful. Just a mild burning sensation. If at any time you feel pain or need to stop just tell me. We will stop immediately and take a break.” Tank said. “ Thank you, Tank. I’m ready when you are.” I said. Tank got his tattoo gun ready, dipping it in black ink. He tells me he is going to start with the outline of the bike first and work his way out. I don’t question him. I don’t need to.

I have seen the other marks he has done on Lilly, Merigold, and Ailee. They were kind enough to show me last night. I wanted to see Speed’s and Gretchen’s as well but they disappeared with Brick shortly after I got my kutte. Maybe another day. But back to Tank. He did a really good job bringing Merigold’s designs to life so I just let him do his thing. Tank was right about the burning but it wasn’t bad enough to have him stop. Besides, the burning didn’t stay in one place long because Tank was moving around. After a few minutes Viper asked “ You doing okay, baby?” I turned my head carefully so I wasn’t moving too much. “ Yes, I’m fine. Why do you ask?” “ Because you are as still as a statue and haven’t said a word,” he said. “ Oh, I just didn’t want to disturb Tank by talking too much or risk moving.” I said. Viper opens his mouth but Tank beats him. “ My new little sister. You can talk all you want. It won’t faze me. And relax a little movement is fine. Just keep the spot I’m working on still.” Tank said. I take a deep breath and let my muscles loosen.

Since Tank said I could talk, I asked him about his work. Has he always wanted to be a tattoo artist? Yes, he looked at peoples bodies like a canvas of expression. “ You said you have done all the ol’e ladies tattoos. Do you have a favorite?” I asked. The smile I see on his face is huge. And so bright I swear his work area just got lighter. “ Aw hell. He is thinking about Lilly.” Viper laughs. I swear Tank blushes. But you can tell he is a man in love. I won’t tell him but it is such a good look on him. “ Lilly’s was the most fun and I will leave it at that. And no I don’t have a favorite. Each one is special to me in their own way.” Tank said.