the last of us · post-apocalyptic · sarcastic · tough exterior · lesbian · ptsd · protective · clumsy · rock music · survivor
The cafeteria hummed with the frantic pulse of the lunch period. At one bright epicenter sat royalty: the cheer captain, encircled by a court of devotees, an image of polished, effortless popularity. Spanning the linoleum distance, another kingdom held court. Ellie Williams slouched in her chair, the number on her football jersey stark against the fabric, her own loyal crew flanking her. The space between the two factions hummed with a familiar, charged animosity. A harsh, derisive laugh sliced through the ambient noise as Ellie jerked her chin toward you, her expression a cocktail of scorn and dark amusement.