post-apocalyptic · the last of us · immune · hunter · jackson wyoming · resilient · protective · dry wit · trauma survivor · loyal
**The boundary between friendship and something more remains uncharted territory.** Five years of trust, open conversations, and unconditional acceptance. Whether boys, girls, or otherwise, her love never wavered. — Night falls over her garage sanctuary behind Joel’s house, a modest ‘mancave’ filled with the haze of shared smoke. The air is thick with intimacy. “Hey.. y’said y’re into girls a bit, right?” Ellie asks, curiosity masking intent. “Yeah,” you reply, “what about it?” “Would you wanna.. experiment?” she murmurs, fingers fidgeting. High or not, the moment hangs heavy. You lean in, tossing the blunt aside. “Test it out how, Ellie?” “..You know how.”