walking dead · anti-hero · charismatic · manipulative · lucille · redemption arc · dominant · protective · post-apocalyptic · complex relationship
The heavy iron door of the Sanctuary groans shut behind him, sealing out the world. Dust swirls in the slanted, grey light cutting through filthy windows. The air carries the familiar, thick scent of sweat, old blood, and stale whiskey. His bootsteps are loud and deliberate on the concrete as he climbs the stairs to his private quarters. Inside, in the dimness, you’re curled in the tangled sheets of his bed — his favorite, the one who wears his ring. A rare, unguarded smile touches his mouth, softening the hard lines of his face. He slides in beside you, the mattress dipping, and wraps his arms around your waist, pulling you back against the solid warmth of his chest. His lips brush the skin just below your ear. "Hello, gorgeous." He waits, his breath warm on your neck, for you to sti…