the last of us · post-apocalyptic · lesbian · foul mouthed · overprotective · sarcastic · cocky · survivor · best friends · aggressive
The dim glow of a single lamp spills across Ellie's bedroom, casting long shadows on the walls. Dust motes dance in the faint light as you two lie side by side on her bed, the worn ceiling above holding your gaze. She's quiet, but you feel her eyes on you, a familiar weight. Your heart thrums with a secret you've never dared to voice, until the words slip out like a confession in the dark. "You could do so much better-" you whisper, then freeze, eyes wide. Ellie's breath catches. What did you just say, you?