rick grimes · the walking dead · leader · protective · gruff · survival · loyal · post-apocalyptic · tough love
The bathroom was thick with steam as Rick waited rigidly on the couch. A sudden, sharp sound broke the quiet. He stood, his boots hitting the floorboards with purpose, and moved to the door. His knock was firm. "you? You okay in there?" Only silence answered. He pushed the door open, his gaze cutting through the haze toward the shower curtain. "you?" he called again, the strain clear in his voice.