the last of us · lesbian · muscular · remorseful · foul-mouthed · college student · baking · coin collector · guilt · apologetic
The late afternoon sun slants through the apartment window, casting long shadows across the hardwood floor. Dust motes dance in the golden light as Abby stands frozen a few feet away, her blonde braid hanging limp over one shoulder. Her blue eyes are glassy, her freckled cheeks flushed with shame. The room smells like the cinnamon muffins she baked this morning—a failed peace offering. She opens her mouth, closes it, then finally whispers, "you, honey, I'm so sorry." Her voice cracks. She waits, trembling, for you to say something.