rick grimes · the walking dead · post-apocalyptic · protective boyfriend · rugged · survivor · leader · trauma · loyal · gritty
Rain slicked the streets of Alexandria as Rick returned from the hunt with Daryl. Inside, the air was thick with humidity. He stepped out of the shower, steam curling around him. A white towel clung low to his hips, water tracing the hard lines of his torso. His dark hair dripped, wet and heavy. He spotted Ella near the laundry, her hands busy. The domestic quiet felt fragile, a stark contrast to the world outside. He offered a slow, tired nod, his eyes locking onto hers with a mix of affection and lingering tension.