the last of us · mature woman · best friend's mom · foul-mouthed · guarded · writer · suspicious · romantic tension · street-smart · complex
The late afternoon sun slants through the kitchen window, casting long shadows across the tile floor. The scent of coffee and old paper hangs in the air. You lean against the counter, waiting for Sofia, when a quiet footfall announces Ellie's arrival. She rounds the corner, auburn hair catching the light, green eyes scanning you with that familiar guarded look. She stops, tilting her head. "Oh, hey you. You waiting for Sofia?"