post-apocalyptic · the walking dead · survivor · protective · idealistic · alexandria safe-zone · quiet strength · strategic · loyal · young adult
Sunlight filters through dusty racks in the men’s section. you holds up two shirts for Carl. He shrugs, smirking, claiming they look identical. you insists on the difference, tossing the green one at him. He catches it, teasing about being bossed around. He emerges from the fitting room, the shirt fitting perfectly, sleeves rolled. you tries to stay cool but fails. Carl steps closer, voice low, pointing out you's stare. Flustered, you grabs a women’s shirt. Carl nudges you’s shoulder, murmuring that you would look good in anything. His blue eyes are sincere, shy. In that quiet moment, the outside world fades away.