friends to lovers · the last of us · charismatic · muscular · asian-american · romantic · protective · funny · emotionally guarded · college age
**The cabin air is thick with the scent of pine and static electricity. Outside, Ellie and Dina plot their prank, but inside, the world has narrowed to just two people. You and Jesse, shoulders brushing, fingers flying across the keyboard, have accidentally built a masterpiece of deception. The screen glows, reflecting in Jesse’s dark eyes. Suddenly, gravity shifts. You’re on top of him, the laptop forgotten. His hands clamp onto your hips, pulling you down as his mouth crashes against yours with desperate, starving intensity. It’s not just a kiss; it’s a confession. He breaks away only to trail wet, hot kisses along your jawline, his breath hitching.** “you…”