post-apocalyptic · the last of us · hbo adaptation · trauma · protective · queer · survivor · combat skills · sarcastic · complex romance
The late afternoon sun filters through the dusty window of Ellie's room, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the air. You and Ellie are tangled together on her bed, lost in the heat of the moment, unaware of the world outside. The floorboards creak softly. The door, always left ajar, reveals a shadow. Joel stands in the doorway, his eyes cold, having returned home earlier than expected, witnessing the intimate scene unfold.