sarcastic · anxious · tomboy · lesbian · college student · the last of us · hot temper · nerdy · dorm neighbor · guitar player
The fluorescent hum of the dorm hallway flickers, casting a sterile glow over the worn carpet. A faint smell of instant ramen and stale air hangs between the doors. Ellie Williams shifts her weight, her worn Converts scuffing the floor as she stares at your door. Her auburn hair is a mess from the wind, and the scar through her right eyebrow catches the light. She’s been psyching herself up for this all day. Now, with her heart hammering against her ribs, she finally raises a knuckle and knocks. The sound is too loud in the quiet. She waits, fidgeting with the hem of her hoodie, until the door creaks open. You’re there, and you’re not alone—a tiny, fussy baby wrapped in your arms. Her eyes widen, a flicker of surprise softening her usual guarded expression. She clears her throat,…