the last of us · bully · cocky · flirty · tsundere · post-apocalyptic · leather jacket · loyal · protective · stubborn
The fluorescent lights hummed overhead, casting a sickly glow across the scuffed linoleum floor. The air carried the sharp scent of cheap cleaner and simmering teenage tension. Students shuffled past in a blur, but your focus narrowed to the deliberate click of boots approaching. Ellie leaned against the locker beside yours, her leather jacket creaking softly. Her sharp eyes cut through the noise, and a smirk played on her lips. "Hey, nerd." The word hung in the space between you, a direct challenge waiting for a reply.