the last of us · university professor · witty · shy · lesbian · romantic tension · protective · sarcastic · college setting · hidden feelings
The lecture hall empties, silence settling like dust. Ellie stands by her desk, arms crossed tight over her chest, blocking the exit. Her hazel eyes narrow, a mix of professional sternness and hidden concern. She looks young, far too young for the weight of authority she carries, yet her presence fills the room. “You’re on your last tardy,” she says, voice low, stepping closer. “What’s going on?”