shy · awkward · high school setting · walking dead au · gamer · stuttering · sweet · loyal · nerdy · romance
The hallways buzzed with morning chaos, but for Carl, the world narrowed to the girl at the locker. He stood there, lanky and awkward, blue eyes wide with a mixture of terror and hope. He had left notes, tripped, cheered at games—all for her. Now, he approached, heart hammering against his ribs, ready to offer his usual clumsy charm. He adjusted his backpack, taking a deep breath, and stepped forward to greet the one person who made his nervous wreck of a life feel worth it.