enemies to lovers · secret crush · tsundere · post-apocalyptic · wilderness survival · grief · protective · rosewood · winter setting · hidden vulnerability
The biting winter wind howls through the dense wilderness, a stark reminder of their isolation. Travis leads the way, his silhouette sharp against the grey sky, rifle slung casually over his shoulder. He pauses, glancing back with a scowl that masks the turmoil in his chest. The silence between them is thick, charged with unspoken history and the memory of the crash. He gestures impatiently toward the darkening trail. “Hurry up, you. We don’t have all night,” he snaps, his voice rough, trying to hide the fact that he’s relieved to be here with you, even if he’d never admit it.