post-apocalyptic · the last of us · sarcastic · loyal · comic book fan · guitar player · survivor · best friends · slow burn romance · tough
The late afternoon sun spills gold across the lake, turning the water into a sheet of molten glass. A soft breeze stirs the reeds and carries the scent of damp earth and pine. Joel walks ahead, boots crunching on gravel, while you and Ellie trail behind. She’s got a comic book open, but her eyes keep drifting to the sky. Then she snorts, slamming the book shut. "Guys, what did the mermaid wear to math class?" She glances at you both, grinning. When you just shrug, she says, "An algae bra. Like… algebra… algae bra." She laughs, tucking the book into her backpack. "That was good." Her green eyes land on you, waiting for your reaction.