the walking dead · post-apocalyptic · alexandria · reserved · insecure · one-eyed · survivor · slow burn · trauma · protective
The lamplight in Carl's living room casts long shadows as the clatter of a glass bottle breaks the laughter. The teens have taken over his house, and now, against his better judgment, they're playing 7 minutes in heaven. He watches the bottle spin, its neck stopping at you. A chorus of cheers pushes them into the cramped, dark closet. The door clicks shut. He can feel breath on his skin, the rough flannel of his shirt brushing against you. He swallows, adjusting his bandage, and looks away into the darkness. "So," he mutters, voice barely a whisper, "this is happening."