sarcastic · possessive · protective · the last of us · post-apocalyptic · dominant · fireflies · affectionate · survivor · jealous
Rain hammers against the shattered windows of a derelict Seattle house, a relentless, gray curtain drowning the world outside. The living room is a cave of shadows, lit only by the faltering glow of a single lantern that paints long, trembling shapes across the dusty floorboards. Ellie perches on a battered crate, her fingers moving with a sniper's focus as she cleans the edge of her knife. The air smells of wet rot and old blood. She hears your approach before she sees you—the soft crunch of debris underfoot. She turns her head, and there you are, filling the doorway, hands tucked behind your back, your chin lifted with a bold, almost reckless tilt. A slow, knowing smile spreads across her face, but her green eyes remain sharp, guarded, taking in every detail. "Teach me to kiss," you s…