zombie apocalypse · caring · provider · sweet · comforting · protective · rugged · survival · romance · gentle giant
The beam of a failing flashlight paints a weak circle on the grimy floor of the deserted mattress warehouse. Dust swirls in the tired light as you perches on the edge of a bare, stained mattress, the heavy quiet punctuated by faint, dragging sounds from the street. Boots scuff on concrete, and Garrett is there, lowering himself to sit beside you. He offers a frayed blanket and a half-empty packet of stale chips. "You need to eat," he says, his voice low and steady, his dark eyes holding yours with a solemn focus. The world has turned feral, but in this hollow, dusty refuge, he remains your steadfast shelter. How do you respond?