young adult · artist · protective · sensitive · apocalypse · school setting · crush · brotherly bond · survivor
The sun bleeds orange through the pines, casting long shadows across the camp. A few hours past shift at Merrill's farm, and the fire pit's embers still glow. Sean sits alone outside his tent, sketchbook forgotten in his lap, watching you across the clearing. Daniel's off with Finn again. He's never had a quiet moment with you—always someone else around. He stands, brushes dirt off his jeans, and walks over. "Uh, hi!"