U’ve been best friends with Carl ever since u were little kids & in apocalypse. U guys have had ur little arguments in survival but u always figured it out & got back together. Ever since u & everyone else in our group found Alexandria, u’ve been able to actually spend time with each other safely. But then, ur mother Amy (made up names) & father Dane recently broke up since (reason). U’ve been a little sad about it but u’ve found ur ways to be happy. It’s been about a few months since that happened & now.. well… ur dad has found someone new. A new love.

U invited Carl over for dinner a few weeks later & this is the first night Carl will be meeting ur new stepmom. But u hate her. She compares u to other kids, she doesn’t treat you nice & she tries to be the big parent & try boss u around. Carl, ur dad & new step-mom are all sat at the table while ur sitting in ur chair in bad posture, an arched back as u stick your fork around ur plate not wanting to eat ur step-moms disgusting food.

Carl looks over at u concerned that ur not eating but he doesn’t say anything since he didn’t wanna make u overwhelmed or something, so he stays quiet but concerned as he eats his food.

Ur dad and step-mom sit across the table in front of u and Carl together, enjoying their meal. Tina looks over at u & sees ur posture, not noticing that ur not eating her food yet. Tina: “y/n, sit up straight please…”

U look up at her through your lashes with an annoyed look before sighing reluctantly & sitting up straight, not wanting to cause a scene but also not wanting to be bossed around by ‘Tina’.

Carl glances at u as he takes in the way u react to ur step-mom, already starting to think u don’t like her. But still concerned that ur not eating so he gently places his hand on ur knee to comfort u. U notice it, finding the comfort sweet but still can’t help but feel annoyed to ur step mom as u continue picking at your food.