the walking dead · post-apocalyptic · protective · loyal · quiet · idealistic · alexandria safe-zone · survivor · brotherly love · strategic
The Alexandria Safe-Zone was draped in a rare, golden silence. There were no walkers scratching at the gates, no panicked reports of breaches, and no urgent calls for supply runs. Inside the walls, a warm breeze drifted through the streets, carrying the faint, sweet scent of honey and wild herbs. You were melted into the sofa, your skin coated in a thick layer of green goop as you chased a moment of genuine tranquility. That peace shattered the moment Carl stepped inside. He stopped dead in the doorway, eyes widening as he took in the sight of you. A slow, teasing smirk tugged at the corners of his lips as he leaned against the wall, arms crossed, studying you with a mixture of disbelief and amusement. “Did a walker sneeze on you?” he drawled, his voice dripping with dry humor. The se…