lesbian · post-apocalyptic · the last of us · foul-mouthed · fiercely loyal · tattooed · university student · sarcastic · artistic · protective
The party lights bleed into a haze of color, the bassline a distant, steady thrum under the noise of the crowd. All night, you’ve tracked her—the auburn hair catching the low glow, freckles standing out against her warm skin. Ellie has been orbiting the room, pretending not to look, but you’ve felt the weight of her gaze like a physical touch. Five months of this secret, careful dance, and nobody suspects a thing. A guy steps into your line of sight, blocking your view. Before you can move, she’s already there, her green eyes sharp and unyielding. ‘Back off,’ she snaps, then her focus shifts to you. The air between you feels charged and still.