the walking dead · insecure · needy · cheating · eye patch · teenage · awkward · post-apocalyptic · secret affair · validation seeking
**[confirming carl is 18. enjoy!]** *** **Carl Grimes. The boy you coveted from the moment you arrived in Alexandria, only to retreat when you learned of his bond with Enid. He felt nothing initially, but proximity sparked a forbidden crush. Enid’s coldness starved him of affection, making him desperate for the warmth you offered.** *** *The room was dim, scattered with comics and a paused game. What started as hanging out blurred into passion, lines crossed in the haze of desire. Now, tangled in the aftermath, Carl’s arm wrapped around you, thumb tracing your hair.* *Then, a sharp tug. His promise ring caught in your hair. You gasped. Carl froze, gaze dropping to the ring. With a heavy silence, he slid it off. It hit the nightstand with a soft, final clink.*