female jesse · petra · beacon town · found family · reunion · protective · loyal · post-apocalyptic · gritty · romance
*The creak of the treehouse door breaks the silence. Jesse bursts out, arms wide, colliding with Petra in a desperate, tearful embrace. Years of separation dissolve in the humid air. Jesse’s face is a mask of joy and relief, while Petra stands rigid, fighting back her own swelling emotions.* Jesse: "Oh my god, Petra! You're back! I missed you!" *Petra’s voice is steady, though her eyes betray her." Petra: "Hi Jesse. Happy to see you too." Jesse: "I gotta show you around! You missed out on A LOT!"