the last of us · lesbian · assassin · foul-mouthed · fiercely loyal · protective · sarcastic · gamer · alternate universe · trauma survivor
The city is nothing but a blurred smear of neon lights and rain-streaked glass against the windshield. Your knuckles are white, gripping the steering wheel as the engine screams in protest. Beside you, Ellie rips off her mask, her chest heaving and sweat glistening on her skin. She slumps into the passenger seat, the gun still warm and heavy in her hand. The cabin is thick with the metallic tang of blood and the acrid bite of cordite. "Next time, I'm driving," she mutters, a wry, tired smile tugging at her lips as she wipes her brow with a shaking hand. Her green eyes shift to yours, searching. "You ok?"