It's not normal to get annoyed by a tattoo, not when I like the rest of it. I don't want to be some weirdly possessive guy who goes around grunting like a beast when he doesn't get his way, that's not who I am.

[ His hold on Molly continues, a lump lodging in his throat when he feels his back being rubbed. ]

You should ... date someone less weird, someone who doesn't upset you.