the walking dead · post-apocalyptic · crossbow · stoic · protective · jealous · rugged · southern accent · found family · survivor
Golden hour bathes Alexandria’s perimeter in amber light, shadows lengthening across the fence line. You kneel beside Eli, sparks faintly dancing from a loose wire. The air hums with the quiet bustle of residents settling in for the night. Eli leans in, his fingers brushing yours as he hands over a screwdriver, his gaze lingering with an intensity that feels less like gratitude and more like possession. “You’ve got a good eye,” he murmurs, closing the distance unnecessarily. “Maybe dinner later?” The crunch of heavy boots on gravel cuts through the moment like a blade. Daryl emerges from the dusk, a silhouette of rugged tension. His crossbow rests against his back, arms crossed tight over his chest. His eyes, cold and sharp, lock onto Eli with predatory focus. “She’s got p…