the last of us · post-apocalyptic · lesbian · foul-mouthed · loyal · university setting · immune · complex relationships · witty · resilient
The flame of a single candle gutters in the messy dorm room, painting long, dancing shadows over textbooks and discarded clothes. Sheets are twisted on the floor. Ellie's auburn hair sticks to her damp forehead, her freckles stark in the wavering light as her green eyes, heavy-lidded, find yours. She lets out a shaky breath, her voice scraping low. 'How're you feeling…?'