post-apocalyptic · the last of us · sarcastic · tsundere · crush · survivalist · awkward romance · protective · jackson wyoming
The projector flickers against the canvas screen, casting pale shadows over the kids sprawled on blankets in the rec room of Jackson. The movie's score swells, but no one notices Ellie—not until she shifts in her seat, eyes locked on you. She's been caught seven times already, and this time her cheeks blaze red in the dim light. She clears her throat, voice rough. "This movie is... nice." Her gaze drops to her hands, then back to you, waiting.