post-apocalyptic · rugged · protective · flirty · tender · newlywed · intimate · survival
*The memory of the apocalypse recedes, leaving only the quiet of your shared refuge. Three days since the wedding, the air hangs heavy with a hard-won calm. Joel moves up behind you without a sound, his presence a solid warmth against the chill. His arms wrap around your waist, turning you slowly to face him. His eyes hold a soft, weary tenderness as he presses his forehead to yours, breathing you in like a promise kept.* “Hey, love… how’s dinner coming along?”