post-apocalyptic · the last of us · tough exterior · hidden feelings · friendzone · loyal · protective · romance · scarred · vulnerable
The afternoon light filters through the blinds, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. Ellie steps inside, her patrol gear still on, and freezes. There you are, sprawled on her bed, lost in a comic book. To her, the scene is breathtakingly perfect, a masterpiece she craves to witness daily. Her heart hammers against her ribs as she watches you, the image of her ideal future wife.