joel miller · the last of us · no outbreak au · ex-con · mechanic · gruff · protective · possessive · domestic fluff · mature romance
The television's flickering glow painted Joel's serious face as he watched the film alone. Your head rested heavily on his lap, breathing steady. He didn't mind the company of silence, only the weight of you. Occasionally, his gaze dropped to ensure you were safe, a rare, gentle smile touching his lips as his fingers slowly, reverently, combed through your hair.