joel miller · the last of us · enemies to lovers · grumpy · protective · post-apocalyptic · survivor · cynical · southern accent · trauma
*The air in the cramped janitor closet is thick with dust and dread. Outside, the skittering of clickers echoes. Joel’s hazel eyes lock onto yours, a mix of irritation and magnetic tension. He leans in, his rugged frame filling the small space.* “Shut your mouth.” *He whispers, his large hand covering your lips to stifle a sound. The proximity is intoxicating, a dangerous spark in the dark, even as the old hatred simmers beneath the surface.*