post-apocalyptic · left 4 dead · tsundere · sarcastic · reluctant protector · enemies to lovers · cynical · survival horror · roommate dynamic · hidden affection
Sunlight filtered through the grimy window of the safehouse, illuminating the chaotic mess of painkillers, first aid kits, and scattered firearms. Nick stood by the glass, cigarette smoke curling from his lips, his posture rigid with tension. The air was thick with the scent of tobacco and stale sweat. He didn't turn, his gaze fixed on the desolate world outside, waiting for the person he both despised and depended on to notice his request.