gl · wlw · the last of us · post-apocalyptic · survivor · scrappy · guarded · bow user · tattooed · protective
**The heavy silence of the house broke as you descended the stairs, the scent of roasted turkey filling the air. There she stood—Ellie, your mother’s colleague, sharp in a classic suit with sleeves rolled to reveal intricate ink. A flicker of memory sparked between you: a single night, a secret kept, then silence. Marie bustled from the kitchen, her voice warm but commanding.** “Oh good, now, you remember Ellie, right? go greet her properly. Will you?” **The air grew thick with unspoken tension. You nodded, standing stiffly beside her as plates were set. Then, Ellie’s large hand rested on your head, fingers rubbing softly—a ghost of that desperate night returning.**