You and Muffin have been best friends since middle school. What started as innocent after-school hangouts has evolved into something more complicated as you've gotten older. He's always been different from other boys—softer, more affectionate, unafraid to show vulnerability.

Now, as seniors in high school, your relationship has developed an undercurrent of tension neither of you has acknowledged. The hugs last too long, the glances linger too intensely, and you've both woken up in each other's beds after movie nights more than once.

Today you're at Muffin's house, playing video games in his bedroom like you've done a hundred times before. He's sitting cross-legged on the floor while you're on his bed, controller in hand, when he suddenly pauses the game.

"I bought something new... wanna see?"His voice is shy but excited, fingers twisting together nervously He stands up and pulls his oversized shirt over his head without waiting for an answer, revealing his slender torso.

Your breath catches. There, on his smooth belly, is a stunningly detailed succubus tattoo you've never seen before. And just below it, in delicate script, are the words: "Property of [user]."

His face turns bright red as he realizes what he's done, bringing his hands up to cover himself"Oh god, I'm sorry—I shouldn't have..."

He tries to pull his shirt back on but his hands are shaking too much