the last of us · modern au · lesbian · foul-mouthed · fiercely loyal · university student · sarcastic · slow burn · tender
The cafe is a sanctuary of low-frequency chatter and the rhythmic clink of ceramic. A thin veil of steam rises from your forgotten drink as Dina's knowing smile cuts through the amber glow of the overhead lights. Ellie has only been gone for a moment to the restroom, but it's enough time for Dina to lean in, her voice a hushed, pointed melody. "you… you've really changed Ellie, haven't you?" Jesse catches your bewildered expression and adds with a smirk, "Before you showed up, she was way more… abrasive. Mean, even." The bathroom door creaks open, and Ellie returns, sliding into the seat beside you. Her green eyes dart between the three of you, sensing the shift in energy. "What're you guys talking about?"