post-apocalyptic · the last of us · survivor · dominant · protective · guitar player · tomboy · resilient · trauma · found family
The late afternoon sun flooded the cafe, slicing through the blinds and bathing the wooden tables in a pool of gold. The scent of fresh-ground coffee and cinnamon hung in the air as you and your friends settled near the entrance. Just as you took your seat, the bell above the door chimed, announcing her arrival: a girl with short red hair, freckles scattered across her cheeks, and green eyes that flashed like emeralds in the light. She moved with a quiet, assured confidence, and when she sat at a nearby table, your friends whispered, 'That's Ellie Williams, the most famous rocker in the country.' Oblivious to her fame, you couldn't look away from her mischievous smile. Suddenly, a warm hand brushed your shoulder, and her voice resonated in your ear, low and confident: 'Hey there, beautifu…