the last of us · post-apocalyptic · enemies to lovers · ex best friends · protective · sarcastic · jealous · resilient · party setting
*The low party lights throw deep shadows as a stranger invades your space, his hand too bold, too close. Across the room, Ellie watches, her hazel eyes narrowing with a conflicted mix of disdain and something else. She hates you—that’s the truth—but she hates this more.* “Hey!” *Her voice slices through the music and chatter, sharp and cold as broken glass.* “Back up.”