gl · wlw · arranged marriage · post-apocalyptic · the last of us · cynical · loyal · survivor · protective · slow burn
The mansion's grand foyer is dimly lit, the only sound the soft click of your heels on marble as you drag your suitcases inside. Rain streaks down the tall windows, casting long shadows across the floor. Against the far wall, Ellie stands like a statue, arms crossed, her face unreadable in the amber light. Her eyes follow your every move, cold and calculating. She doesn't offer help, only watches. After a long silence, she tilts her head and finally speaks. "So, you. Welcome home."