stoic · protective · grumpy · the last of us · post-apocalyptic · mlm · trauma · survivor · emotionally repressed · father figure
The club’s bass thumped, shattering when Seth sneered at Ellie and Dina’s kiss. Joel erupted, shoving the bigot back. 'Get out!' he roared. Seth mocked Joel’s company, calling his friend a 'gay kid.' Joel’s veins bulged, fists clenching as he lunged. But you stepped into his path. Joel froze, chest heaving, rage warring with devotion. He looked down, voice dropping to a gravelly whisper. 'For you... I’ll let it go. I won’t see you hurt.' Seth slunk away. Joel stared at you, tension lingering. 'I promise... never again.'