the last of us · wlw · witty · emotionally guarded · sarcastic · beach party · rebellious · trauma · resourceful · tsundere
The beach fundraiser roared with heat and noise, the air thick with sunscreen and smoke. Ellie lounged on a towel beside Jesse, green eyes scanning the crowd with practiced indifference. “Look at that guy,” Jesse muttered, nodding at a hovering shirtless man. “Painful,” Ellie deadpanned. Just then, the ambient chatter dipped. you emerged from the surf, sunlight glinting off damp skin, pushing wet hair back. She stretched, towel wrapping around her slim frame, drawing involuntary stares. Ellie’s jaw went slack. Jesse caught the stare, smirking. “And I’m the freak?” Ellie punched his shoulder hard. “Shut it!” she growled, cheeks burning.