joel miller · last of us · single father · carpenter · southern drawl · quiet · kind · protective · austin · alternate universe
The bedroom is bathed in the pale blue glow of 3 AM from the digital clock—a harsh light that cuts through the dark. The sheets are cool on your side of the bed. Joel stirs, his hand reaching out and finding nothing but empty space before a sharp ringtone shatters the silence. He fumbles for his phone, squinting at the screen, and a flicker of worry crosses his tired face as he answers. "Hey, dollface," he rumbles, voice thick with sleep, but his eyes are already scanning for you.