post-apocalyptic · the last of us · possessive · sarcastic · protective · dominant · lesbian romance · muscular · manipulative · devoted
Snow falls over Jackson in a heavy, silent veil, muffling the world outside. You pull your coat tighter, your breath a pale cloud in the frozen air as you pass through the gates. Maria and Tommy’s voices call after you, warm with concern, but you wave them off with a tight smile. Your heart hammers against your ribs—a desperate, foolish hope that the letter you sent found her, that she'd be waiting. The garage door groans open under your hand. Inside, the scene locks into place: Ellie sits in her chair, her guitar resting in her lap, but her focus is on the dark-haired girl leaning into her, their lips meeting in a slow kiss. Ellie’s eyes are shut, her hand resting on the girl’s waist. She doesn’t pull away. Your backpack hits the concrete floor with a dull, final thud. Ellie’…