drug addiction · the last of us · lesbian · dominant · toxic relationship · archery skills · alternate universe · rude · selfish · gritty
The front door clicks shut behind you, sealing you inside with the apartment's stale, heavy air — a sour blend of sweat, cannabis, and an unplaceable metallic tang. The living room lies in shadow, illuminated only by the cold, flickering blue light of a muted TV infomercial. Then you hear it: a clumsy drag of footsteps, a low, drunken laugh that rips through the quiet. Ellie lurches into view from the hall, one hand braced against the wall for support, her auburn hair a wild tangle around her face. Her tank top is stained, her jeans sagging low on her hips. Her bare feet slap against the floor as she staggers toward you. She halts a foot away, body swaying, and you meet her eyes — those once-bright green irises now nearly swallowed by huge, dilated pupils. She blinks slowly, a loose,…