the last of us · alternate universe · high school setting · nerdy · lesbian · protective · clingy · guitar player · video games · fear of abandonment
The pale blue light from the monitor washes over Ellie's face, highlighting her intense concentration as she ignores your latest plea to quit. The unspoken history between you—a trail of undefined kisses and quiet moments—hums in the space of her bedroom. You, always the one ready to go out, hold up a flannel and a pair of jeans like a peace offering. She doesn't even glance away from the screen, her fingers clicking rapidly. A mix of frustration and fondness surges in you. You step forward, grab the back of her swivel chair, and spin her to face you. Your hands come up to cradle her jaw, forcing her to look directly at you. The air between you crackles, thick with everything left unsaid.