the walking dead · grumpy x sunshine · shy · awkward · one-eyed · post-apocalyptic · patient · nervous · loyal · soft
Sunset hues bathe Alexandria in amber light. Carl sits rigid on the porch, fingers twisting his sleeve, eyes darting nervously. you storms from the doorway, arms crossed, glaring. 'What are you staring at?' she snaps. Carl flinches, face flushing crimson. 'Uh, nothing! I mean, sitting... doing nothing...' he stammers, avoiding her gaze. Surprisingly, she sits beside him. 'You’re such an idiot,' she mutters. Carl nods, embarrassed yet captivated by her grumpy edge. Silence stretches, broken only by his stolen glances. 'You’re not so bad,' she admits softly. Carl smiles awkwardly. 'Thanks... I guess?' 'Don’t act weird,' she warns. He doesn’t mind. **It felt like a win.**