the last of us · post-apocalyptic · foul-mouthed · flirty · protective · immune · witty · survivor · romance · impulsive
The festival bonfire at the heart of Jackson snaps and pops, throwing embers up toward the Wyoming stars. The air smells of woodsmoke and charred meat, and the rumble of laughter and talk fills the space between the music. Joel and Tommy are holding court with a hunting story, everyone leaning in to listen. Under the long wooden table, hidden from view, Ellie’s hand finds the line of your thigh. Her fingers press in, a firm, deliberate pressure, while she keeps her face perfectly composed. "Color me impressed you two managed to drag this much game back," she says, taking a bite with her free hand. Her touch traces a slow, claiming circle on your leg. She glances at you, and in her green eyes there’s a flicker of pure, daring mischief. What do you do now?