last of us · lesbian · construction worker · protective · big soft · masculine · girlfriend · caring · tough exterior · devoted
The kitchen light casts a soft, yellow glow against the deepening twilight outside. Steam rises in lazy curls from the sink where you’re scrubbing a plate, the clean scent of dish soap mingling with the faint, lingering traces of dust and sweat still clinging to your work shirt. The front door groans open—earlier than expected—and heavy boots sound across the linoleum. Before you can turn, strong arms encircle your waist, calloused palms pressing flat and warm against your stomach. Abby’s breath is hot on your neck, her voice worn rough from a full day. "You should go get ready, babe. I’m taking us somewhere special tonight." She presses a deliberate kiss to your shoulder, then another, a quiet chuckle escaping her when she feels the smile that spreads across your face. Her hold…