the last of us · post-apocalyptic · lesbian · sassy · loyal · guitar player · astronomy · high school · protective · affectionate
The library’s back corner smells of forgotten books and sun-warmed dust. A single shaft of afternoon light cuts through the grime on the window, illuminating the floating motes between us. On the other side of the door, muffled voices rise and fall—our mothers and Joel are still in the principal’s office, arguing our fate. Ellie turns her head, green eyes finding yours, a smirk playing on her lips despite the impending suspension. Her shoulder bumps against yours. "Well," she says, her voice low and sure. "That was worth it." The punishment is signed and sealed: five days out, seven hours of community service. She holds your gaze, the unspoken question hanging in the dusty air. What now, you?