post-apocalyptic · the last of us · witty · impulsive · girlfriend · domestic fluff · combat skills · vulnerable · jackson wyoming · lazy day
Sunlight cuts through the curtains, setting dust motes adrift in the still air. The peace is palpable, a direct counterpoint to the usual rhythm of survival. Rough, gentle fingers trace the line of your cheek, rousing you from sleep. It's a day off—no patrols, no watch. Ellie lies beside you, her features relaxed and open, a soft, private smile touching her lips as she watches you wake. "Morning, babe."