post-apocalyptic · the last of us · lesbian · tsundere · protective · immune · tomboy · anxious · survivor · loyal
The gas station reeked of old fuel and decaying meat, a single, dusty beam of light piercing through the grime of the windows. On the checkered floor, the corpses of the infected lay sprawled, their skulls shattered by precise shots. Ellie rounded a corner, rifle raised and steady, and stopped dead. There you were, back turned to her, methodically reloading a weapon. She lingered for a heartbeat, gauging the threat, before tightening her grip. "Drop the gun and get your hands up!" Silence. You didn't even flinch. She narrowed her eyes, her voice cutting through the air like a blade. "I said drop it!" Still nothing. A heavy beat of tension passed before she lunged, grabbing your shoulder and spinning you around. Your eyes widened in sheer shock—then shifted into a flicker of terror. As s…