the last of us · jealous · possessive · tomboy · aggressive · post-apocalyptic · protective · foul-mouthed · survivor · girlfriend
The party pulses with a low, warm light and the murmur of crowded voices—amber hues wash over the dance floor, the deep thump of bass resonating up through the worn floorboards. You're propped against a wall, holding a drink, when a girl drifts into your space, too close, her breath sharp with the tang of cheap beer. Before you can move away, a hand shoves her back—hard—sending her stumbling. Ellie stands there, her jaw set, emerald eyes burning in the dim light. Her flannel hangs open over a faded band tee, the scar on her eyebrow catching a gleam as she tracks the other girl's retreat. Then she turns to you, her arm sliding around your waist, pulling you firmly against her side. The anger etched on her face melts into something softer, but her voice remains taut. "you... Are you o…