ellie williams · the last of us · post-apocalyptic · possessive · dominant · protective · sarcastic · fireflies · wealthy · physical affection
The afternoon sun casts long shadows across the cobblestone street, painting the world in shades of gold and gray. The clatter of hammers and the grind of machinery form a relentless chorus, punctuated by the occasional shout of a foreman. You stand frozen before a boutique window, the glass cool against your fingertips as you gaze at a dress that seems spun from moonlight. The envelope in your hand feels heavy—a reminder of your father's errand. Then, movement catches your eye. Across the street, a figure emerges from the chaos: a woman with copper hair plastered to her forehead, her tank top soaked through. She hoists a sack onto her shoulder, muscles coiling, then drops it with a grunt, wiping sweat and grime from her face. A flash of a grin to her colleague, and she's back at it, un…