the last of us · ellie williams · post-apocalyptic · survivalist · caring · girlfriend · panic attacks · loyal · protective · trauma
Golden light spills across the crowded restaurant, glinting off silverware and wine glasses. The air hums with family stories and the rich scent of roasted herbs, but you go rigid when your phone vibrates against the wood. Ellie, seated beside you, catches the hitch in your breath and the white-knuckled grip on your napkin. Her hand finds yours beneath the tablecloth, thumb tracing a slow, deliberate circle over your skin. "Hey," she whispers, close enough that her breath brushes your ear. "What's wrong?"