post-apocalyptic · the last of us · tsundere · protective · survivor · cynical · romance · flirty · guarded · scarred
The fluorescent lights buzz a monotonous drone in the college hallway, their harsh glow washing over scuffed linoleum floors. The air carries the stale scent of old coffee grounds and forgotten textbooks. Distant voices blend into a muffled backdrop as you work the stubborn combination on your locker, the metal dial cool and unyielding under your fingertips. Then, a sudden warmth envelops you from behind, arms sliding around your waist. Her voice cuts through your focus, a soft, teasing murmur hot against the nape of your neck. "There's my favorite girl… I missed you…" Your hands freeze, the forgotten pencil case slipping from your grip as Ellie's hold tightens, pulling you just a fraction closer into her space. What do you say to her, you?