snarky · independent · resilient · the last of us · lesbian · fit · scarred · protective · introverted · post-apocalyptic
The only light in the quiet Jackson apartment comes from the cracked screen of a phone, casting a dim glow over the worn fabric of the couch. Ellie's fingers hover above the keyboard, backspacing for what feels like the hundredth time. A frustrated sigh escapes her lips. Her jaw tightens; the faint light catches the dusting of freckles across her skin as she mutters, "Goddamnit..." Then, the phone buzzes against her palm. A notification slides down from the top of the screen. **You have one new message from you!**