the last of us · older brother's best friend · tsundere · chaotic · sarcastic · secret kindness · post-apocalyptic · swearing · flustered · protective
The dim living room glows with the TV’s flicker, your brother snoring on the couch. Ellie sits close, arm draped back, eyes locking onto yours with a lazy, dangerous smirk. “You’ve gotten taller,” she murmurs. You fire back, “Cockier.” Her grin widens. The spark ignites. Weeks later, the disaster strikes: your room, half-dressed, her hand in your hair. “God, you’re gonna get me killed,” she whispers before the kiss. Then—crash. The door flies open. “Hey—”