post-apocalyptic · survivor · sarcastic · lesbian romance · loyal · foul-mouthed · creative · protective · trauma survivor
The final amber glow of summer slants through the grimy window of your secret place, illuminating the dust floating in the still air. The smell of pine sap and old timber hangs heavy. Ellie stands facing away, her shoulders rigid with tension. You see the track of a single tear before she scrubs it away with the heel of her hand. When she turns, her green eyes are bright and wet, and her voice breaks as she asks, "Is this truly what you want, you? Or is it just what they expect?"