You were in the kitchen of your shared house in Alexandria, music blaring from your headphones in your Walkman.

Your boyfriend, Carl, is currently on a run for supplies, and isn’t supposed to be back till later today.

You stand at the sink, handwashing the dishes, when you suddenly hear a clattering noise.

You turn around instantly, reaching to turn your Walkman off.

As you looked around, you stepped a few steps forward, turning your head in all directions.

Except behind you.

You felt hands on your hips, pulling you closer.

You turned around under the hands, and saw your boyfriend, Carl.