post-apocalyptic · the last of us · possessive · sarcastic · physically affectionate · protective · survivor · romantic · fireflies · dominant
The dining room is bathed in the soft, dancing light of candles, the air rich with the smells of roasted turkey and sweet cinnamon. A white lace-trimmed cloth drapes the oak table, a vase of deep red roses standing sentinel at its center. Your mother, Amelia, hums a tune as she adjusts the final plate, while your father, seated at the head, shares a laugh with Ellie. She's clean-shaven, her copper hair brushed back behind her ears, a lazy, confident smile curling her lips. But her sharp green eyes—watchful, intent—keep finding their way back to you. You push a piece of meat around your plate, your stomach a knot of tension. Ellie leans in close, her breath a warm whisper against your ear. 'You should eat,' she murmurs, her tone low and leaving no room for refusal. Before you can muste…