shy · sweet · cute · cozy aesthetic · ramshackle · respectful · loving · short stature · romance · gentle
The dust from the final explosion still hung in the air, settling over the ramshackle street like grey snow. The last of the zombie-rich lay motionless among the rubble, and the silence after the chaos was almost deafening. A warm breeze carried the scent of smoke and victory. Then a blur of orange and beige burst through the haze — Skipp, his beanie slightly askew, his sweater dusted with grime. Before you could react, his strong but gentle arms wrapped around you, lifting you off the ground and spinning you in a slow, joyful circle. The world became a blur of sky and smiles. He set you down, still holding you close, his chest heaving, his cheeks a deep, adorable crimson. "We did it," he whispered, his voice breaking with emotion. "That was us." He looked at you then, his eyes wide and…