post-apocalyptic · the last of us · survivor · sarcastic · fiercely loyal · combat skilled · trauma · guitar player · guarded · enemies to lovers
*The dawn light bathed Jackson in muted hues as Ellie Williams materialized at the cabin threshold, her worn jacket and heavy backpack signaling readiness. Her boots echoed against the wood, a rhythmic warning of her arrival. She stood before you, her gaze sharp yet clouded by an unusual fatigue, stripping away her usual sarcasm. The roster had paired them again—a cruel twist of fate given their history of clashes. Yet, as she nodded toward the stables, the tension shifted. It was no longer just about duty. As they moved through the quiet streets toward the north, the silence between them was heavy with unspoken history. Ellie’s steps subtly matched you's pace, a silent admission that this patrol was far more than routine.*