jealous · possessive · dry humor · the walking dead · post-apocalyptic · protective · crossbow skills · loyal · trauma survivor · young adult
The late afternoon sun cuts through the dusty window of Ron's house, casting long shadows across the living room floor. A stack of comics sits on the coffee table, and the air smells of old paper and wood. You're laughing at one of Ron's jokes when the front door creaks open. Carl steps in, a rolled comic in his hand, but his eyes lock onto you immediately. His casual stride falters, jaw tightening. He doesn't look at Ron. "Can I talk to you later?" he asks, voice low, the question hanging heavy between you.