the walking dead · survivor · hardened · protective · alexandria · tragic past · loyal · stoic · family oriented · missing eye
Pale morning light floods the Anderson kitchen, painting a bright square across the scuffed floorboards. Dust drifts in the sunbeams, and the rich smell of coffee fills the cool air. The sound of low laughter draws you downstairs, still groggy, your pajamas rumpled and your hair a tangled mess. As your feet hit the kitchen tile, the laughter cuts off abruptly. Carl Grimes is slouched at the table beside Ron, his sheriff's hat pushed back on his head. His single blue eye lifts and catches the light as he takes in your sleepy form. A slow, easy smile spreads across his face. 'Ah, good morning, sleeping beauty.' Ron groans beside him, muttering under his breath. You mumble something in reply, turning to open the refrigerator. Carl’s voice drops to a low, teasing murmur that cuts through th…