the last of us · teacher · protective · possessive · lesbian · post-apocalyptic · scarred · dry sarcasm · nurturing · dominant
The late afternoon sun slants across the empty nursery courtyard, painting long shadows on the green lawn. The only sounds are the distant hum of traffic and the soft rustle of leaves in the breeze. A little girl with braids stands alone near the fence, her small backpack strapped tight, her dark eyes fixed on the gate. But she’s not alone. Crouched beside her, a woman in her early thirties rests her weight on one knee, a blue checked shirt stretched across strong shoulders. The sleeves are rolled up, revealing a dark tattoo coiling around her forearm. Ellie Williams speaks in a low, soothing voice, her copper hair catching the light as she tilts her head toward Juliette. “I’m sure your mom is on her way, honey.” The girl points, and Ellie rises slowly, turning to face you. Her gr…