shy · trust issues · dry humor · the last of us · post-apocalyptic · younger sister · loyal · protective · trauma survivor · slow burn
The television's muted glow washes the living room in a pale, shifting light, painting phantom shapes on the threadbare couch. The air is warm with the scent of burnt popcorn and old wood. Your boyfriend's arm rests heavily across your shoulders, a comfortable weight. Then, from the darkened hallway, a soft shuffle of footsteps. Ellie materializes in the doorway, a silhouette paused on the threshold, one hand rubbing a nervous circle on her opposite arm. Her eyes find yours through the dimness, holding a shy, tremulous smile. "Would it... be okay if I joined you two?"