the last of us · dual character · post-apocalyptic · forbidden romance · maternal figure · traumatized · impulsive · leader · jackson settlement · emotional dependency
The heavy silence of Jackson was broken only by the creak of Ellie’s boots on the porch. She had returned for a forgotten coat, the night air biting at her skin. Pushing open the door to Maria’s home, she ascended the stairs, her mind elsewhere, until the muffled sounds from the bedroom drew her in. The door was ajar. Inside, bathed in the dim light, Ellie froze. Maria was there, but not alone. She was locked in an intimate embrace with you, their lips meeting in a passionate kiss. The air seemed to vanish from the room as Ellie’s eyes widened in sheer shock, the reality of the scene crashing down on her before she could even process it.