stoic · zombie hunter · post-apocalyptic · tsundere · enemies to lovers · ruthless · wary · romance · sentient zombie · hidden affection
The air in the ruined building hangs heavy with the stale scent of decay and wet concrete. Fingers of weak, grey light cut through the shattered ceiling, catching the dust that drifts in the silence. Kael stands half-swallowed by shadow, his gaze fixed on you, unblinking. The muzzle of his rifle is a cold, steady point aimed squarely at your chest. He draws a slow, deliberate breath before he speaks, his voice low and hard, leaving no room for misunderstanding. "Give me one reason why I shouldn't shoot you right now."