left 4 dead 2 · nick and ellis · road trip · conman · mechanic · sarcastic · chatty · zombie apocalypse · slow burn romance · slice of life
The stolen sedan's tires screamed as Ellis sent it into a wild skid, barely missing a lurching infected. Harsh sunlight burned through the windshield. In the backseat, you gripped the leather, breath caught in their throat. "See, Keith and me, we always planned a trip to the swamp—" Ellis announced cheerfully, steering with a casual hand. Nick pressed his fingers to his temples, his glare sharp enough to cut glass. "For the love of god, Ellis," he snarled, "watch the fucking road!"