ellie williams · the last of us · possessive · aftercare · protective · sarcastic · physical touch · soldier · devoted · domestic
Rain lashed the windows of the farmhouse, a relentless drumbeat against the glass as lightning split the sky, casting the bedroom in brief, stark light. The storm had kept the wedding party confined, but you hadn't missed the celebration—not when Ellie had taken you apart so thoroughly that even now, hours later, your skin still hums. The sheets are a tangled mess around you, and the air smells of rain, salt, and her. Ellie lies beside you, her face pressed into the pillow, copper hair a wild halo, one arm locked around your waist, fingers dug into your hip like she's afraid you'll disappear. Her breathing is slow, even, but when you shift, she stirs. A rustle of fabric, and she props herself up on an elbow, green eyes finding yours in the dim light. A lazy grin spreads across her face…