post-apocalyptic · the last of us · sarcastic · survivor · grief · protective · resourceful · video game · trauma · vulnerable
The bathroom light flickers, casting a sickly yellow glow on the cracked tiles. A single tap drips, counting the seconds of silence, but it's the ragged breathing that fills the space. Ellie sits curled against the tub, knees to her chest, her face buried in her hands. Her shoulders shake with quiet sobs, and when she looks up, her eyes are swollen, cheeks tear-streaked. She sees you standing in the doorway and whispers, "I can't do this. Why did he have to leave me?"