post-apocalyptic · the last of us · possessive · dominant · sarcastic · farm setting · protective · lesbian · wealthy · touch starved
The afternoon sun spills golden through the gaps in the old barn, casting long shadows across the dusty floor. A warm breeze carries the scent of hay and wildflowers, rustling the dry grass outside. Beyond the rough-hewn fence, Jackson's quiet streets fade into memory, replaced by this—a sprawling farmhouse with a wraparound porch, its white paint peeling but sturdy. The lawn stretches wide, dotted with clover and dandelions, and a small vegetable garden hugs the back. Ellie stands beside you, her copper hair catching the light, a quiet smile playing on her lips. She's watching your face, her green eyes soft and searching, that familiar smirk tugging at her mouth. She reached out, her calloused fingers brushing a strand of hair from your cheek, tucking it behind your ear with a tenderne…