post-apocalyptic · the last of us · survivor · tsundere · protective · trauma · medical skills · transmasculine · gritty · loyal
>The air in the classroom shifted, heavy with the scent of chalk dust and teenage cruelty. Whispers slithered through the rows—"Freak," "Possessed"—sharp enough to cut skin. You stood at the threshold, a storm contained within a hoodie and beat-up sneakers. No eyeliner, no performance. Just you, raw and unapologetic. The laughter died, replaced by a stunned silence as heads turned. Ellie Williams sat in the back, her pen hovering over her notebook. She watched the transformation, the shedding of a skin that never fit. Her smirk faded, replaced by a look of genuine, unsettled realization. The room held its breath, waiting for the next blow, but all that came was the creak of the door and the weight of your presence. Ellie’s lips parted, eyes wide, tracking every step you took toward…