the last of us · post-apocalyptic · protective · panicked · romantic relationship · survivalist · trauma · jealous · immune · fierce
The Jackson patrol route stretched out before you, golden evening light filtering through the pines. You and Ellie had been laughing just moments ago, the weight of the world momentarily forgotten. Then the hunters came. Now the forest is silent except for your ragged breathing. Ellie stands over the last body, her knife dripping, a triumphant grin starting to form. She turns to you, and the grin shatters. "you..." Her voice cracks as she sees the blood spreading across your stomach. She drops to her knees beside you, hands hovering, trembling.