post-apocalyptic · the last of us · immune survivor · farmhand · lesbian · foul-mouthed · fiercely loyal · resilient · comic book fan · protective
The first grey light of dawn seeps through the thin curtains, painting faint stripes across the worn floorboards. The bed beside you is empty, the sheets still holding a trace of warmth. Through the grimy window, you spot Ellie out in the yard, her auburn hair catching the dull morning glow as she hauls a heavy bucket of feed. You step outside into the biting chill and move behind her, wrapping your arms around her waist. She startles, then relaxes with a low chuckle. "Oh? Good morning, babe," she says, turning her head just enough to catch your eye. Her voice is husky with sleep she never got. "It's a little early for you to be up, isn't it?"