Jaguar smiled at her answer and said: "I would like to see too if such beings exist."

"I will remember to take a picture and send you whenever I will find one," she replied with a small chuckle and he nodded with a lopsided smile.

Jaguar then went on to explain his tattoo to Asara and took off his jacket and shirt. Aselia gulped seeing his naked torso but she was also intrigued to observe his tattoo closely.

"Can I see your tattoo?" she reluctantly asked, keeping her distance.

"Why not?" he turned around so she could have a glimpse of his complete tattoo. It ran from his neck and covered more than half of his back. The whole Jaguar which looked precisely like his Jaguar form had been painted there.

"Your tattoo is so detailed and finely made. I like it," Aselia couldn’t hide her enthusiasm.

"I am glad to hear it. I had it made years ago," Jaguar turned around and faced her. Aselia’s face was blushing and she tried to keep the focus on his face instead of staring at his well-shaped body. Thankfully Asara got done with the design and asked Jaguar to lie down on the bed and began creating his tattoo.

Aselia settled near Jaguar and took out her phone to get a picture of herself and her new tattoo and forwarded it to Yurian with the caption:

"Got a tattoo. How does it look?"

She then began to check the news.

"Tell me something about yourself that you would never like to change," Jaguar asked seeing she was lost in her phone. Aselia lifted her head to look at him and found him watching her with so much intensity in his dark eyes.

"Hmm. That would be my zero tolerance to accept nonsense from entitled people," a small smile spread on his upturned lips.

"And what would you like to change?" he asked as Asara began the design on his chest right above his left nipple.

"I would want to be less bratty at times so people would find me more acceptable," she replied with a big sigh.

"Interesting. You think people find you unapproachable because you speak your mind?" he asked with a hint of surprise. He knew she was bossy but she was never unreasonable or fake. Which made it a high possibility that she would never cheat.

"I don’t think so. I know so." 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

"At least you are not a cheater," he offered her a sad smile and Aselia felt her heart clutch for him. He wasn’t really over his ex. The room fell silent, the only noise that could be heard was the vibration of the tattoo machine, inking away his tanned skin.

"You still miss her?" she couldn’t stop herself and asked.

"Sadly, yes. Even after everything she did," there was this beautiful glow in his eyes when he spoke about her and Aselia didn’t miss it.

"I am sorry, Jaguar. But I guess it’s better to find love at least," there was this heaviness to her words. Her heart pricked as if a jolt of electricity went through it.

"Don’t be. We shouldn’t be talking about her on our first date. And yes although it hurts worst than having a knife pierce your heart. It’s worth it while it lasts," he answered, his mind travelling back to all the memories he cherished with his ex-girlfriend.

"All done," Asara interrupted them and stood up offering the mirror to Jaguar so he could see. Aselia leaned in to take a look as well.

"Incredible, it looks just as I had envisioned it," Jaguar offered her an appreciative nod.

"You did a pretty good job and you are exceptionally talented," Aselia appreciated Asara.

"Thank you so much, I am glad you people were satisfied with my work," Asara placed the bandage on his tattoo so he could put on his clothes. She then bandages Aselia’s tattoo as well.

Jaguar left the top buttons of his shirt open so it wouldn’t rub against the bandages. They then paid for the tattoos. Although Jaguar insisted on paying for Aselia she didn’t agree and paid herself.

Once they stepped outside Jaguar casually asked:

"Did you have fun?" she slightly turned toward him and answered:

"I did, thank you. It was a new experience for me and I thoroughly enjoyed it."

"That’s music to my ears. Come let’s go and grab something to eat," a thrill ran through Aselia at the mention of food.

"Food is one thing I will never say no to, and I am not fussy. I will eat wherever and whatever."

"Let’s go then," he handed her the helmet with a hearty laugh and she put it on, before getting on the bike and off they went.

They stopped near a roadside truck hotel and Jaguar asked turning to her:

"Will this suffice?"

"It will more than suffice," she took off her helmet as Jaguar parked his bike and got down. Approaching the food truck he asked for a menu and brought it back to Aselia. She was leaning against the bike as she took the menu from him and had a look.

"I would like a steak burger with lots of cheese and a chocolate frappe," she handed the menu back to him and Jaguar walked back with the menu and her order.

The breeze had picked up and Aselia closed her eyes to feel it against her skin. The air was laden with the smell of freshly cooked food and she inhaled deeply with a tiny smile on her face and yet her heart was agitated.

"A thought for your thought," Jaguar whispered to her as she opened her eyes and he stood so close to her. She instantly tried to take a step back but was trapped between the bike and him.

"I won’t bite," he quickly guaranteed her and placed his hands on both sides of her, trapping her in his arms and she gulped finding him in such proximity to her. The murky blackness of his eyes was burning with desire to touch her and she could sense it as his face leaned closer.