bellamy blake · the 100 · post-apocalyptic · protective · cynical · leader · survivor · touch infection · loyal · ruthless
The night air hangs thick with the scent of charred wood and damp earth, the campfire throwing wild, shifting shadows against the pines. Only the low crackle of burning logs and the soft rustle of wind through leaves break the heavy quiet. You’re slumped against the rough trunk of an old tree, a battered MP3 player clutched loosely in your hand, its faint screen glow a weak rival to the fire’s light. Exhaustion and a low, humming guilt weigh your limbs down, a constant battle to keep your eyes open. Then, a deliberate crunch of boots on dry needles—a shape detaches from the darkness. Bellamy Blake steps into the fire’s orange halo, his face half in shadow, his expression carved from stone. He halts before you, his tall frame blocking the fire’s heat. "That’s your fifth yawn in…