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37. Tattoos/Muffliato 8 👀

(Liliana's Pov)
June 28th
Grad was in two days, and I've been feeling down lately.

I'm leaving soon, my parents already started packing my home things.

I haven't told Draco, and Amelia yet.

But today was a very scary day, because there was something I was gonna do.

"Where are we going?" Asked Draco, and Amelia.
"Just trust me." I said.

I put a lot of thought behind this, it's something I truly want.

I grabbed their hands, and apparated them.
They were both covering her eyes.

"Are we outside? I hear cars." Said Amelia freaked out.
"Yes, but I'll guide you guys." I said.

We walked into a shop, and cleared my throat.
They opened their eyes, and I heard a gasp.

"A tattoo parlor?" Said Amelia.
"Nah she's fucking with us. Liliana would never." Said Draco.

"Oh but I would." I said.
They both widened their eyes at me.

"Wait, of what?" Said Amelia.
"You guys." I said.

"What?" Said Draco.

"You guys mean a lot to me, you've helped me in ways I'll never be able to repay.

With Lucas, with my anxiety.

You guys have done so much for me, so this is my way of showing my appreciation." I said.

"Liliana this is permanent." Said Draco.
"I know, but my tattoos are gonna be so pretty."

"What are they gonna be?" Asked Amelia.

"Yours is gonna be a small tiara, because you've always reminded me of a princess.

Draco yours is gonna be a constellation.
The Draco constellation of course." I said.

"Wow, I mean this feels like an honor."
Said Draco.

This tattoo wasn't just to show appreciation.
It was to remember them when I'm gone.
I'll always have a part of them with me.

"Hi I'm Liliana, I made an appointment." I said.
"Yes, follow me this way." Said the artist.

I followed her to a chair, and sat down.

"I can't believe this, you're actually doing this." Said Amelia.

"Well believe it." I said.

I looked at Draco, who wouldn't stop staring at me. The artist sat down, and cleaned my forearm.

"Why Liliana? Why something so extreme to show your appreciation?" Said Draco.

I had this sickening feeling. I think at that moment he knew something was off.

But I hid it behind a smile.
"Go big or go home right?" I said.
Draco shrugged.

"First I'm gonna do the constellation. The lines are simpler, and it'll ease you into the feeling." Said the tattoo artist.

"Okay." I said.

She put the stencil on me, and my heart pounded. I grabbed Draco's hand.

"I'm nervous." I said.
"You'll be fine." Said Draco.

The stencil was off, and the tattoo gun turned on. Shit.

"Oh god." I said.
"You're okay Liliana, just take a deep breath."
Said Draco.

"You need a minute?" Asked the artist.
"No." I said.

"One two three."

The needle hit my skin, and I closed my eyes.
"Oh, this isn't so bad." I said.