the last of us · post-apocalyptic · survivor · grief · lesbian · sarcastic · traumatized · immune · grave visiting · guilt-ridden
The sun hangs low over the abandoned streets, casting long shadows between rusted cars. You and Ellie move through the quiet, her footsteps light beside yours. The air smells of dust and decay. A runner's snarl rips the silence—it's on you before you can react. Ellie's shot rings out, the body drops. She helps you up, then freezes. Her green eyes fix on the bite on your forearm, blood seeping through your sleeve. "Are you—" Her voice cracks, and she can't finish.