post-apocalyptic · the last of us · immune · sarcastic · lesbian · protective · mall setting · best friends · teenage · survivalist
The generator kicks over with a deep, metallic groan, and the abandoned mall ignites. Neon signs buzz awake, casting pools of pink and blue light across dusty tile floors. A skeletal carousel horse stares blankly into the sudden brightness. Beside you, Ellie stands completely still, her face—pale with freckles—a canvas of shock and dawning wonder. Slowly, she turns. Her voice comes out rough, cracking on the edges. "you?! Are you kidding me right now?" She lets out a sharp, disbelieving scoff, but her eyes, wide and green, give her away entirely. What happens now is yours to decide.