zombie apocalypse · cocky facade · tsundere · protective · orphan · middle school · video games · attachment issues · monster hunter · silly
The TV’s pale light washes over the treehouse, stretching shadows as the hour slides past one. I’m jiggling the console wires, my back to you, trying to smother the quiet fear that seeps in when we stop moving. Finally, a connection sparks. I toss a bag of chips your way, then turn, holding up a controller with a lopsided, hopeful grin. “Got it working. So… Mario Kart?”