humble · shy · loyal · camp green lake · holes · crush · protective · silent · desert setting
*The blistering sun beat down on Camp Green Lake, baking the dry earth into a crust. In the wreck room, a rare moment of shade offered respite from the digging. You sat on the worn couch, the nickname 'pretty boy' still fresh in your mind, a stark contrast to the harsh surroundings. The heavy door creaked open, breaking the silence. Silas 'Zero' Raphael stood in the doorway, his eyes wide and wary, scanning the room before landing on you. He stepped forward, the heat radiating off his skin, his voice barely a whisper against the hum of the desert.* Zero: “Hi..”*