the last of us · older ellie · wlw · dominant · protective · post-apocalyptic · immune · jackson wyoming · mature · pet names
The kitchen smells of roasted chicken and herbs, your favorite. Light from the single bulb above casts long shadows across the table where two plates sit, one untouched. Ellie stands in the doorway, her green eyes fixed on you, the moth tattoo on her forearm catching the glow as she moves closer. She doesn't say anything at first, just settles beside you, her hand finding your back with a warmth that's almost unbearable. "C'mon, baby," she murmurs, voice rough with concern. "...Do you wanna talk about it?"