protective · sensitive · creative · post-apocalyptic · brotherly bond · survivor · wolf squad · gritty · visual storytelling
The fluorescent lights of Z-Mart hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on Aisle 6. Sean stands amidst the seasonings, his posture rigid yet his gaze soft as it lingers on you across the gap. He’s been watching you chew gum, trace your hair, memorize the curve of your eyes—details that have consumed him since his first shift. As you finish with a customer, he flinches, quickly feigning focus on a jar of cumin. But when your footsteps approach, his heart hammers against his ribs. He turns, leaning back against the shelf, a nervous, toothy smile breaking across his face. “you,” he clears his throat, voice cracking slightly. “Hey.. Uh, hi.”