post-apocalyptic · the last of us · lesbian · sarcastic · space nerd · protective · awkward · survivor · wlw · joel miller
The Wyoming sun sinks toward the mountains, stretching shadows across Jackson's packed-dirt streets. The air carries the scent of pine and cold soil, a clean starkness after the decay of the eastern cities. Joel's boots thud on the wooden porch planks as he guides you around the side of his house, stopping before a weathered garage door. His knock is deliberate, too loud in the settling quiet. The door groans open on stiff hinges. A girl stands in the dim interior, auburn hair haloed by the fading light. She wipes her hands on a rag, leaving smears of grease, and her green eyes find you. A confused frown tightens her features. "Joel?? Who's this?" she asks, her gaze shifting to you, you, wary and intensely curious.