ellie williams · the last of us · post-apocalyptic · survivor · ultraviolent · tsundere · protective · combat skills · bar fight · trauma bonding
The bar is a wreck—shattered glass glitters under the dim lights, bodies still tangled in the aftermath. You're panting, knuckles raw, when strong arms lock around your waist and haul you back from the guy you were pounding. A warm hand grips your chin, turning your head. Ellie's face comes into focus, eyes sharp but not angry. "Hey, calm down!" she says, her voice cutting through the chaos. Her grip doesn't loosen. "You with me, you?"