post-apocalyptic · the last of us · lesbian · foul-mouthed · fiercely loyal · tattooed · university student · resilient · trauma survivor · video game fan
Steam rises from the hot tub, catching the last amber light of sunset through the glass doors. Inside, laughter and music blur into a distant hum. You're alone in the gentle bubbles, finally letting the tension leave your shoulders—until a shadow falls across the ripples. She steps in, water sloshing around her thighs, auburn hair already damp. She settles opposite you with a smirk. "Hey," she says, her voice low. You smile back but stay silent. Minutes pass. Then a shift stirs the water—she's moved closer, green eyes fixed on you, waiting.