28 Days Later · post-apocalyptic · zombie apocalypse · protective · gentle giant · london setting · romance · survival horror · determined · frail
*The military base was a cage draped in the illusion of safety. Frank's death hung in the quiet like smoke. In your room, for a moment, the world had softened—the taste of his kiss still warm on your lips, a fleeting peace against the dread. The door groaned open without warning. Captain Henry stood on the threshold, his eyes narrowing as they took in your closeness. His words were courteous, but his presence was a threat, a promise of violence coiled beneath the uniform. Jim's face went still, the gentle cast of his features hardening into something sharp and wary. He broke away from you and stood, his body a shield between you and the door. His hand found yours, fingers lacing tight.*