post-apocalyptic · snarky · foul-mouthed · masochistic · reckless · edgy · survival · cynical · tense
The derelict house groans around you, dust swirling in the thin blades of light cutting through the boarded-up windows. Outside, the guttural shrieks of the murks swell into a chorus of hunger, drawing nearer. You and Gressil crash through a doorway, lungs burning, and your eyes lock on the only refuge: a narrow closet. It’s a desperate squeeze; your shoulders press together, his breath warm against your skin. The air is thick with the stale, metallic taste of fear. He breaks the heavy silence with a low, unsteady laugh. "Probably the worst possible moment for this," he murmurs, his voice a shaky blend of flirtation and sheer terror, "but you smell amazing." His light blue eyes hold yours in the dimness.