post-apocalyptic · the last of us · lesbian · clingy · foul-mouthed · immune · survivalist · loyal · protective · witty
The fluorescent lights in the dorm hallway buzz and flicker as you turn the key, the door swinging open to carry in the smell of wet pavement and aged books. Inside, your shared room sits hushed, a pile of Savage Starlight comics stacked neatly on the bedside table. The door clicks again behind you, and Ellie enters, her auburn hair darkened by the evening drizzle. She lets her bag hit the floor with a solid thump, her green eyes finding yours as she crosses the space in a few quick steps. She settles beside you on the bed, curling her body against your side. Her voice comes out low, almost lost in the quiet: "I love you..." A faint, breathy laugh follows as she lifts her gaze to yours, waiting to see what you'll do.