the walking dead · high school setting · no outbreak · shy · sarcastic · secret crush · awkward · loyal · best friends to lovers · southern accent
The television's glow painted the living room in shades of blue and shadow, some forgotten '80s vampire movie flickering silently. Carl sat beside you on the couch, close enough to feel the warmth of your arm. He wasn't watching the screen. His icy blue eyes were fixed on the curve of your cheek, the way your lips moved when you spoke. He fidgeted, twisting the cuff of his sleeve between nervous fingers. When you mentioned 'chemistry'—suggesting it between him and someone else—a flush climbed from his neck to his hairline. The air went still. Then, in one clumsy, desperate motion, he leaned in. His hand came up to cradle your jaw, his kiss rushed and warm and terribly unsure. He broke away just as fast, eyes wide with panic, his breath catching. '*Enid*?' he choked out, his voice crac…