#lashhh

[spidk]

The true Voodoo experience!!! #leftoversarebest #plain #garlicbutter #juicycajun #lemonpepper #oldbayseasoning #crawfish #headonshrimp #snowcrablegs #mediumspicy #cornonthecob #redpotatoes #VoodooCrab #RockvilleCentre #seafoodboil #asmreating #mukbangseafood #LASHHH (at Voodoo Crab) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5WnwFOnjB_r2nyq1dJRcmcCZBQd6OjKncHB6w0/?igshid=1rvlfvswbsqml

[coffeeandteaintheevening]

Erik jolted awake; it was quiet, too quiet. It was the first time since the first fall that he woke up feeling lost, no idea where he was or even what time it was.

A hummin sound coming from his right made him forcefully turn his head to face the source of the sound.

“Woah man, calm down, you’ll give yourself a whiplash”

The older man recognized that youthful and incredibly annoying voice. The silver-haired teenager looked at the man, a smug smile dancing on his lips while he sharpened a knife that looked different to the one he had before.

“What?” Erik said, rubbing the back of his neck, not really paying attention to what the kids said

Peter walked over to to him, leaning down and passing him the freshly sharpened knife

“Whip-lashhh… Here ya go old man, I found this while you were snoring, you’ll need it”

Erik took the knife, unphased by the kid’s comment.

“What time is it kid?”

“A little past nine I guess, if that clock works correctly. The screaming and hissing calmed down about an hour ago, I think we’re good for the night”

Erik nodded as he toyed with the knife in his hand. He looked over at Peter who laid down using some rugged clothes as a makeshift pillow.

The older man took a spot by the door, his turn to be on the lookout. He couldn’t help but look at the kid as he slept, innocence painting his youthful features as he curled into himself to preserve warmth. Erik felt his parental instincts kick in but restrained himself for acting them out. He no longer was a father, a dad, that part of him died as he witnessed his family being torn apart. This was a random silver haired teen that stumbled in his way and would leave him at the first chance he got, if Erik didn’t abandon the kid first.

They traveled together for three weeks; two people were always better than one. Peter was young and fast; he could slip into any place and make it out before anyone noticed him. Erik was the brains and as much as Peter hates to admit it, he was also the muscle. They worked well together, but neither would admit that to the other.

“Peter, for fucks shake, will you shut up!” Erik said, rubbing circles on his forehead to calm down his headache.

“Look, all I’m saying is that twinkies are the most essential survival item and they’re also fucking delicious”

“Peter, I don’t care about your disgusting twinkies, just answer my damn question!”

“Yes, I did forget to grab the bag”

Erik laughed, he was so frustrated, so angry at the teen before him who forgot a bag filled to the bream with items essential to their survival.

Peter was terrified, that was not the reaction he anticipated. He was going to die at the hands of the most emotionally inarticulate adult man he had ever met. He looked at the Erik in confusion and pure fear. It was obvious that he fucked up, he knew the moment they made it to the barely standing building they were currently using as a shelter.

“Look man, I’m sorry, I panicked, those things are fucking terrifying- “

Erik cut him off by raising a hand. The teen shut his mouth.

“Peter that’s the third time you fucked up in four days. Do you think that this is a fucking joke?”

“No…”

“It sure seems like it! This is serious Peter. We wake up every day not knowing if we’ll make it until tomorrow. People are dying and we might be next. I am responsible about you when you dive headfirst into the most dangerous situations for the fucking thrill!” Erik yelled, glaring at the shocked teen before him, whose eyes started getting glossy.

“Why the fuck are you responsible for me, you’re not my fucking father, so stop acting like you care about me like you won’t leave me the minute you find your way out!” Peter screamed back, wiping a stray tear with the back of his sleeve.

“I’m here because you find me useful Lehnsherr, you think I don’t know that? You might think I’m stupid, but I’m not. I made a fucking mistake, or two, but what the fuck am I supposed to do? You think that I’m not scared cause I’m fucking terrified man! I lost everything just like you did. If you wanna go, leave. It won’t be the first time a man walks out of my fucking life”

Erik shut his open mouth, he couldn’t think of anything to reply, Peter was right.

They stayed silent, Peter’s sniffles breaking the quiet atmosphere from time to time as he tried to calm himself down.

They stayed separated and silent for hours, unable to stay at each other’s presence for more than a few brief moments. Erik wandered around in what seemed like the ruins of a dining room, trying to distract himself from his own emotions. He cared for Peter, the walking nuisance was impossible not to like, and that’s what made him stayed so long, longer than he had initially planned. He made plans to leave, right there, right now. It was for the best, the teen didn’t need him, he was smart and quick, he could survive on his own.

Peter’s ear-piercing scream cut his thoughts short. He sprinted over to the room he last caught glimpse of the kid. The silver-haired boy was struggling against the Carcass (another word for corpse) that had him cornered. Erik grabbed the closest thing he could find, a bronze lamppost sitting on top of a dusty table. He swung the weapon with force, hitting the monster that stumbled back a few steps. Peter’s rigged breath pushed Erik over the edge as he launched at the creature before him mercilessly until it no longer posed a threat, dying for a second, much more permanent time.

The older man rushed to the shaky teen, engulfing him into a bone crushing hug.

“Are you okay Peter?” Erik said while he brushed the teen’s silver hair in an attempt to calm him down. Peter nodded slowly, trying to comprehend everything that happened.

“That was cool old man, disgusting, but very cool” Peter said, but his usually fluent sarcasm was not there. The joke came in the form of a broken whisper followed by a barely audible chuckle by Erik.

Peter tried to register what happened. In one moment, he was practicing his knife throwing skills and the other he was attached by the most hideous creature walking on earth that looked so similar to the one that he witnessed murdering his mum and little sister.

Erik held Peter close. Moments ago, he was making up his mind on when and how he would leave the teenager in his arms. The thought alone made him squeeze his arms tighter around him. He couldn’t save his family, but he saved Peter, the weird spazzy teen that stole his heart with his weird sarcastic remarks and twinkie obsession.

They stayed like that for a few more minutes before the got up to find a new, uncompromised shelter not far from the previous half collapsed building.

As they settled in for the night, Erik offered to take the night shift, high on adrenaline from before, but also concerned about Peter who was a breath away from death.

Peter had snuggled in the makeshift bed, already half asleep.

Erik looked at him, like the first day they met, the innocence still lingering in his features as the moonlight illuminated the tear stains on his cheeks. He smiled at himself.

“Goodnight kid” he whispered, not really thinking Peter could hear him

“Goodnight dad” Peter answered, his brain to tired to register what he said, before eventually falling asleep seconds later.

Erik stared at the teen as something awoke inside of him. He was a man that lost everything until this boy with silver haired entered his life. The term dad fell from peter’s lips so casually, just like his daughter used to say it after their third bedtime story. He found a new purpose in life, a purpose in the form of a 5’ 11”, hyperactive teen.

He might not have gotten his old family back, but he would create a new one with the boy sleeping peacefully in a bed made of rugs.

Unbeknownst to both, they were more family than either of them could even imagine.

Imagine this: a Zombie apocalypse AU (no powers) where Erik is just surviving on his own, having lost Nina and his wife during the original fall. But one day while he’s scavenging in a town he sees this kid being chased by zombies. Erik goes to save him, it turns out the kid is Peter and despite Erik’s initial protests, Peter just tags along with him.

fast forward a bit and they find out that they’re actually father and son and I just-

Sorry. I had this idea and needed to share it with someone.

please bc this is the perfect opportunity for a sad, lonely gruff man to accidentally and aggressively adopt (/discover he’s his father) a reckless, scrappy kid that they would now do anything for I LOVE IT YOU’RE HIRED

[varpanet]

RASTORE ®️VARPANET LASHHH🤏🏿👋🏿👋🏿👋🏿👋🏿👋🏿✍🏿 https://www.instagram.com/p/B82ZwHVFlnf/?igshid=19dbc6ys8dfqn

[spidk]

Meal prep is complete thanks to help from my favorite sous chef @ririannanana! #sirloinsteak #rosemary #garlic #butter #redorganicquinoa #chickenbonebroth #pinksalt #blackpepper #portioncontrol #lunchisreadyfortomorrow #homecooked #homemade #mykitchenadventures #myfavoritehobby #LASHHH #livingmybestlife #livebeautifullyeveryday https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnh1JlzlQ1ObXsFrN1_uK8erudDHeqVMWTYEj80/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=d8j74hw2imr2

[spidk]

The ultimate revivor!!! #souse #Guyanesestyle #beef #garlic #onions #cucumbers #scallions #wiriwiripepper #whitevinegar #howdoyoulikeit #hothothot #SundayFunday #fillingmybelly #homemade #Guyanesedoitbest #LASHHH #livingmybestlife #livebeautifullyeveryday (at Too Much Stylez)

[spidk]

"One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well." VW . . . . . #fridaynight #dinnertime #homemade #adultstyle #filetmignon#mediumburger #avocadotoast #eggovereasy #cheddar #garlicaioli #Mexicancornsalad #greens #dinnerfortwo #dinnerwithRiri #LASHHH #LASHHH #quarantinelife (at Valley Stream, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGJOHtoHNOOQXdhiJGOu_z5tYwbUtv1B02SSjA0/?igshid=1ixxlyyhxfmub

[spidk]

I've never met a green plantain that I didn't like to dress up and devour 😁 . . . . . #plantainchips #greenplantains #ripeplantains #fried #crispy #salted #snacktime #homemade #friedtoperfection #dippedinculture #ketchup #peppersauce #therightmixiskey #Guyanesestyle #GrowingUpGuyanese #LASHHH https://www.instagram.com/p/CARRstSAZRZJixuFoWaEhIVpZPwRoMRI7f7kQ80/?igshid=1km9do6woa50s

[spidk]

Thank you Mom and Dad for a memorial birthday dinner amidst COVID-19! #Guyanesedoitbest🇬🇾 #Guyanesestylecooking #homemade #hassar #armoredcatfish #coconutmilk #wiriwiripeppers #greenmango #currypowder #garammasala #fishcurry #birthdaydinner #GrowingUpGuyanese #childhoodmemories #mychildhoodunplugged #thebestofthebest #eatwell #livewell #bewell #LASHHH (at Valley Stream, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-lZUufH5-ebD8rk0dsT7CgUIBCJAoQkQsFzF40/?igshid=140xqe14z2fcq

[spidk]

No one does a Guyanese style breakfast better... Thank you Mom! #breakfast #nocookingrequired #servedinbed #homemademeals #dhall #rice #friedcornedbeef #onions #garlic #peppersauce #Guyanesestylecooking #breakfastofchampions #saturdayvibes #Saturdazed #LASHHH https://www.instagram.com/p/B9t9z7RnQMCIaGzZ14C2xYDOMm0aUAiiYDn9CA0/?igshid=1pxglrsbgtrkd

[spidk]

Back to the basics! #Saturdazed #comfortfood #homemademeals #Guyanesestylecooking #dhall #yellowsplitpeas #bhagee #spinach #provisions #boiledyellowplantains #limeachar #limerelish #Guyanesedoitbest🇬🇾 #eatwelllivewell #LASHHH https://www.instagram.com/p/B8VFGa-ApdwMBdNtr0425d7B6fi85OHVSA0Jaw0/?igshid=kddbnmabr1i7

[spidk]

Saturday night at home... Time for a reviver! #soup #udonnoodles #crispygarlic #hotchilioil #miso #thaichilipeppers #pickledginger #freshcilantro #asianfusion #Chinese #Japanese #homemade #backtolife #backtoreality #vacationmodeison #LASHHH #datenightathome #livingmybestlife #livebeautifullyeveryday https://www.instagram.com/p/B6o-Mz9HnSQvFLosFtStyH57h54lH-k11Zr8f80/?igshid=19yq63tts82ui

[spidk]

Christmas Day preparations are underway! I'm truly thankful for a crock pot and an instant pot. #nomorebabysitting #setitandforgetit #lamb #bonelessleg #beef #chuckroast #onepotmeal #nofusscooking #tender #fallapart #seasoned #homemadeblend #herbaceous #delicious #ChristmasEve #LASHHH #livingourbestlives #livebeautifullyeveryday https://www.instagram.com/p/B6ek0GuHlIpctxtrOYeuPmE9TbgAwH5zkAuF0s0/?igshid=e932vscuyal9

[spidk]

Homemade goat curry to hold me over til I visit Lenny's West Indian Cookhouse! #Guyanesestyle #homemade #curry #goat #bonein #garammasala #currypowder #tomatopaste #plumtomatoes #onions #garlic #balloffirepeppers #lowandslow #caraheestyle #foodporn #foodgasmic #flavorful #depthofflavors #LASHHH #livingourbestlives #livebeautifullyeveryday https://www.instagram.com/p/B6MvGNynIjfT9PaYAIqoCq1IOchla8aK6ea3Ok0/?igshid=pq0vi0gs0u6s

[spidk]

A lighter version of Greek Chicken Pitas w/ baked lemon potato wedges and tzatziki sauce thanks to @everyplate!!! #dinnerfortwo #dinnerwithmyboo #datenightinabox #30minutemeals #EveryPlate #mealkit #homedelivery #freshingredientsonly #simple #affordable #delicious #budgetmeals #homemade #cookingtogetherisbetter #LASHHH #livingourbestlives #livebeautifullytogether https://www.instagram.com/p/B56tqUpn-1J9inV9PluvXi0to0SLgZf6SexqOE0/?igshid=icnys3cnojik

[spidk]

Leftovers are the perfect end to a wonderful holiday of giving! #Thanksgiving #turkey #gravy #vegetablestuffing #cranberrywalnutsauce #dinner #leftovers #saturdaynight #feedingtime #livingmybestlife #livebeautifullyeveryday #LASHHH (at Valley Stream, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5gkPyJntEqYHrYtc0Mse-NpIwJHqqNXt8csGk0/?igshid=111h33jqcd0eg

[spidk]

Homemade oxtail soup on a cool fall night for the win! #splitpeas #onions #garlic #carrots #herbs #oxtail #provisions #cassava #yellowplantain #yams #dumplings #steamedokra #kidneybeans #childhoodmemories #Guyanesestylecooking #Guyanesedoitbest🇬🇾 #thankyouMom #GOAT #fingerlickinggood #LASHHH #livingmybestlife #livebeautifullyeveryday (at Valley Stream, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B35tICWA96hO_ZwGkDWQ6AhhfAK7mKOwE7F1h00/?igshid=m9o83t4gl6vd