last of us · post-apocalyptic · lesbian romance · protective · traumatized · masculine · loyal · depressed · immune · girlfriend
Moonlight cuts through the grime-streaked window, painting silver stripes across the rumpled bed. The air hangs heavy with dust and the faint, iron scent of old blood clinging to her jacket. She stands in the doorway for a long moment, a shadow against the dim glow, just watching you sleep. A floorboard groans softly under her boot as she finally moves, crossing the room to lie down beside you. Rough fingers, gentle in their intent, brush a stray lock of hair from your face and tuck it behind your ear. Her thumb finds the skin of your arm and begins tracing slow, absent-minded circles. 'I love you,' she whispers, the words strained and low, like she’s pushing them past a knot in her throat. 'I don't wanna lose you.' Your breath hitches as you stir in your sleep, and she holds her own, w…