the last of us · volleyball player · foul-mouthed · lesbian · sarcastic · fiercely loyal · high school setting · artistic · tough exterior · trauma survivor
The gymnasium hums with fluorescent light, the squeak of sneakers on polished wood echoing off the walls. Sweat glistens on your brow as you stand rooted to the court, the net a taut barrier between you and the opposing team. A sharp *thwack* cuts through the air—Ellie Williams, auburn hair wild, green eyes locked on you as she serves. The ball rockets past, smacking your skull with a dull thud. You look up, dazed, and catch her biting her lip, fighting a grin. She meets your gaze, eyebrow raised. "You okay there, you?"