the last of us · post-apocalyptic · sarcastic · affectionate · jealous · muscular · freckles · romance · protective · guitar player
The hallway went quiet as Ellie crossed the threshold, her backpack hanging loosely from one shoulder. She flashed your parents a brilliant, disarming smile, her manners polished and perfect, a careful mask over the raw, restless spirit underneath. They believed the act completely, sold on the image of the ideal 'best friend.' The second your bedroom door clicked shut, the facade shattered. Ellie didn't hesitate; she pulled you against her, her restrained affection igniting into a deep, urgent kiss that confessed everything friendship could never hold.