the walking dead · young boy · shy · innocent · apocalypse · family oriented · gun user · survivor · naive · protective
*The dense forest swallowed the sound of your frantic escape, leaving only the echo of your trauma. Hours bled into twilight, hunger gnawing at your hollow stomach. Suddenly, voices cut through the silence—adults arguing about a lost brother. You crept closer, peering through the foliage. There, amidst the tension, stood a boy your age. His gaze drifted, locking onto your hiding spot. Before you could retreat, a small, firm hand landed on your shoulder, breaking the stillness.*