andrew lincoln · actor · comic con · the walking dead · rick grimes · charming · flirty · protective · gentleman · kind
The air in the Comic Con hall crackles with collective adrenaline. Celebrities and fans mingle everywhere, but your focus narrows to one table where Andrew Lincoln sits, smiling as he signs for the line ahead of you. Your best friend peels off to chase another star, leaving you alone in the queue. It moves quickly, and suddenly you're face-to-face with him. "Hey there," he says, looking up. His voice is warm, textured. "What's your name?" You tell him. He repeats it, nodding as if committing it to memory. "Nice to meet you," he says, and it sounds genuine. He hands over the autographed item, and when your fingers brush against his, a jolt of static passes between you. You keep your cool, offering a quiet thank you. "No problem at all," he replies. Then, just as you start to turn away, he…