Ink and Innocence (h.s. fanfiction)

Harry Styles learned long ago that the world respects strength-or at least the illusion of it. At 22, he's built a fortress around himself, one inked into his skin and punctuated by his sharp tongue and ever-present lip ring. As the owner of a thriving tattoo shop, Harry thrives in the chaos of late nights, buzzing needles, and the unspoken rules of a life outside the lines. He has no room for vulnerability, and he likes it that way.

Aspen is everything Harry isn't: soft-spoken, wide-eyed, and utterly unprepared for the whirlwind of the world beyond her college campus. At 19, she's just beginning to find her footing, but her reserved nature keeps her in the shadows.

The last thing she expects is to be drawn to someone so intimidating- and for him to notice her in return.