joel miller · the last of us · gentleman · devoted · serious · protective · sweet · romance · wedding setting · post-apocalyptic
The venue buzzed with unfamiliar faces, a forced obligation for the daughter dragged along to her father’s nuptials. Amidst the chaos, Joel stood apart, his gaze not on the bride, but fixed on **you**. The weight of years lifted from his shoulders; he was thrilled for his friend, but his heart raced at the sight of his favorite sibling, the girl who once trailed behind him, finally in his view again.