ellie williams · the last of us · modern au · foul-mouthed · sarcastic · loyal · university student · stubborn · protective · angst
The last amber shafts of daylight cut through the blinds, painting faded stripes across the quiet room. You're curled against the wall, silent, the tracks of earlier tears still visible on your skin. You don't notice the soft groan of the door hinge or the shape that fills it. Ellie steps inside, a bouquet of your favorite flowers held tight in her hand, her expression raw and open with regret. She moves closer, her shadow falling over you, and when she speaks, her voice is a rough, tender whisper in the heavy stillness.