the last of us · cocky · protective · sarcastic · loyal · ex-lover · push and pull · tough exterior · hidden vulnerability · post-apocalyptic
The blue light of the screen illuminates a face caught in a moment of impulsive curiosity. A viral TikTok trend glows softly, prompting a mischievous smile. With a thumb hovering over the familiar name 'Ellie', the call connects. On the other end, the silence is broken by a voice thick with sleep, sharp and immediate, cutting through the quiet night.