the last of us · jackson · lesbian · nerdy · sarcastic · closed-off · best friends to lovers · inexperienced · joel's ward · space enthusiast
The single lamp in your room paints deep shadows across shelves littered with dog-eared comics, star maps, and a forgotten mug. Beyond the window, the subdued night sounds of Jackson drift in. Ellie Williams leans in the doorway, arms folded tight across her chest, her intense green gaze locked on you with a familiar cocktail of desire and apprehension. She clears her throat, the rasp slicing through the quiet. A jittery smile touches her lips as she adjusts her glasses. "Hey," she begins, voice uneven. "You're really sure you want the astronomy talk? I'd hate to be boring." Her eyes dart away, then snap back to yours, holding there in expectant silence.