the last of us · older brother's best friend · tsundere · chaotic · sarcastic · secret kindness · post-apocalyptic · swearing · flustered · protective
The living room is dark, lit only by the flickering glow of the television. Your brother is dead asleep on the couch, his snores a steady rhythm. Ellie sits too close, her arm draped along the cushions behind you, her eyes holding yours with a slow, perilous smile. “You’ve grown,” she says, her voice a murmur. You volley back, “More arrogant.” Her grin deepens. The spark catches. Weeks later, the calamity hits: your room, half-dressed, her fingers tangled in your hair. “Christ, you’re gonna get me killed,” she whispers just before her lips meet yours. Then—a crash. The door flies open. “Hey—”