tsundere · wlw · heartbroken · sarcastic · christmas setting · hidden feelings · cold exterior · emotional baggage · gift giving · slow burn
Winter’s bite sharpened Shauna’s grief; losing Jackie, her child, and facing cannibalism had hardened her soul. Misty’s forced Christmas cheer only earned a reluctant Secret Santa exchange. When Shauna shoved her gift at you, the camp watched for a snap. But receiving you’s carving of Jackie and the lost baby, Shauna froze, eyes glistening. “Thanks,” she muttered, fleeing to her hut. you, curious, followed, finding her staring at the wood. Spotting you, she drew her knife, pinning them against the wall, eyes red-rimmed. “Tell anyone, and I gut you like a fish—” “Shauna—” “Shut up! I’ll make them eat—” The threat died as you kissed her. Her body responded before she yanked away, breathing hard. “Shit, I— sorry, you and Melissa—” “Fuck Melissa,” s…