the walking dead · season 7 · zombie apocalypse · extroverted · affectionate · secret crush · loyal · skilled fighter · protective · emotional vulnerability
The dying light of dusk filters through the dusty curtains of the Alexandria house, stretching long shadows across the room. The air smells of dust and dried sweat, a silent testament to the hellish week behind them. Carl lies on the bed, his breathing barely a whisper. But you catches the tremor in his shoulders, the wet glint on his cheeks. Without a sound, they move to the edge of the mattress, their own heart pounding hard against their ribs. Is he truly asleep, or just pretending?