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intoanotherworld23 · 10 months
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Wrapped Around My Throat
Pairing: Reader x Joel Miller
Warnings: NSFW 18+ ONLY DNI, THIS ONE SHOT CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT SO YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED, use of sex toy, use of vibrator, mild choking, sex, unprotected sex, p in v, swear words, minor fingering
Length: 900+ words
Summary: Joel wants to try some new things in the bedroom with you, and he unlocks the wild animal tearing at the cage
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Laying on your side with Joel behind you as he was holding your leg in the air. Your arm gripping his thigh hard as you felt him going in and out of you. His arm underneath your head giving it something to rest on.
Feeling every thrust pushing in and pulling up driving up a rhythmic beat. Loving the thickness of his cock stretching out your inner walls. He was guiding you to the edge of pleasure. Feeling him pulsing inside of you both of you pushing each other into a frenzy.
"Oh fuck." You cried out as he slide his cock easily in and out of you.
“You are absolutely soaked.” The sounds of your wetness echoing around the room.
He was breathing heavily into your neck as he continued to pump his cock inside of you. Inhaling your scent of need and desire like it was the worlds sweetest smell. You felt so incredibly full, and you didn't know how you were going to take anymore.
“That feel good baby?”
“Mhm.” Nodding your head unable to find the words to speak.
“Aw did you forget how to speak?” His tone condescending.
The scruff of his beard was scratching against your neck, and he whispered dirty things in your ear. Your head thrown back so he had easy access to your neck, leaving sloppy kisses along the skin. Your eyes closed in pure ecstasy you didn't want this feeling to end.
You could feel the juices from your pussy slopping against your thighs every time he drilled into you. Your ass cheeks slapping against his pelvis with each movement he made. Your pussy making a squishing sound that made you feel flustered.
"Hold on." He mumbled against your ear as he stopped thrusting inside of you to reach into his drawer digging something out.
You whispered for him to continue having been close to your orgasm you didn't want to lose it. Whining when he was taking a little longer than you would have liked.
Looking over quickly to see what he was doing then leaning your head back down. Feeling a cold object touch your wet folds, and then a high vibration buzzing against your clit making you squeal.
"Shit just like that Joel." You moaned out your pussy clenching around his cock.
Joel has always talked about using a toy on your during sex. He just never expressed when he wanted to do that. Now here he was deep inside of you while rubbing a vibrator against you.
“I can feel you squeezing my cock baby.”
Lifting his leg up even higher so he could get in a deeper angle. His cock slamming into your sweet spot making you see stars. Sweat was forming around your back and forehead. The sounds of his skin slapping against yours making your cheeks heat up.
Both your bodies rocking back and forth clashing into each other. The bed was shaking underneath you hearing then creak from the bed springs. If he kept going like this you were worried he was going to break the bed.
“God you drive me so fucking crazy.” Growling in your ear as he nipped at it.
He moved the toy around your clit harder and harder. That fire was forming in the pit of your stomach and you knew you weren't going to last much longer. Your legs were shaking feeling yourself getting closer to release.
“Stretching this tight cunt out.”
“Joel.” Whining pathetically with your mouth wide open.
“I know baby I know I’m gonna get you there.”
Not even knowing what to do with your hands either having them on his body, or in your hair. At one point while his one hand was moving the toy against you, his arm that was underneath you moved slightly. His hand reaching up to grab you around your neck lightly choking you.
A smile appearing on your face making him rut into you even harder. He loved seeing you like this and what a desperate wild animal you were becoming. He’s never wrapped a hand around your throat, but he was just living in the moment.
Applying just the tiniest bit of pressure to your throat so you could still breathe. It was overstimulating but absolute fucking bliss. Joel could see it written across your face, and he wanted to keep that image in his head.
“Fuck you look so good like this sweetheart.”
Both your bodies were rocking back and forth together in unison. The smell of sex and sweat was filling your nostrils. Moans and groans echoing across the room. Joel was straining himself waiting for you to reach that sweet release.
"Oh god I'm gonna cum Joel." You whined pushing your head back.
“That’s a good girl for me.”
Joel groaning as he felt your pussy squeezing his cock. Your hips began to move in the rhythm of his cock. Still continuing to use the toy against you egging you on. Stopping for a quick minute, before his wrists would start snapping the toy against your clit and folds.
Your breathing was becoming heavier by the minute. His hand using the toy kept the tip of it against your clit pressing down harder so your back was arching against Joel. He was always one to tease you, and bring you to tears when it came to sex.
"Cum all over my cock baby."
That was all it took before you felt your toes curling in the air, and you pussy squeezing him so tightly as you came around him. The pit of your stomach coiling as a wave of warmth rushed over your body.
“Oh fuck I’m there sweetheart.” He warned you through his teeth.
Feeling your body drop dead slumped against him as he pumped into you a couple more times. Groaning loudly as his cock twitched inside of you before squirting his warm load into you. The both of you out of breath after your kinky lovemaking.
Leaning his head forward so his forehead was pressed up against your shoulder. Giving you little tender kisses his hand running circles on your thighs in a soothing way. Feeling your eyes becoming heavier as you strained to keep them open.
There was no way your body was going to be able to move. Your legs felt like cooked noodles, and your hands were lightly trembling. It was an intense feeling almost like a rush of excitement or adrenaline.
“I hope I didn’t hurt you.” His soft hands touching your neck.
“No it actually felt really good.” Confessing as you looked away feeling slightly embarrassed for liking it so much.
“Good cause we are definitely doing that again.”
His hand reaching down between your legs to your raw cunt. Gasping as he gently pushed a thick finger inside of you. Your inner walls spreading open around it as you selfishly lifted your hips it. Feeling like you didn’t know if you’d be able to handle anymore, but Joel knew you could.
Joel grinning as he watched the expression on your face. Knowing that he had you exactly where he wanted you. He wasn’t exactly done with you yet, and had more in store for you.
“Get ready for a long night sweetheart.”
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soulofapatrick · 1 year
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Your World Hasn’t Stopped - Joel Miller x reader
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Summary: Tommy watches as Y/N helps Joel through the panic attack of seeing someone who looks like Sarah
Words: 670+
Warning: panic attacks
Notes: This is just Joel Miller Drabble to test my ability of writing from an outsiders perspective - not my favourite but it’s a first try
Tommy’s POV
I just watch as Joel grabs his jacket and storms out, letting out a sigh as even after all these years he’s still as stubborn as he used to be which means I’m going to have to go after him or this conversation is never going to happen again. I climb to my feet, grabbing my own jacket, throwing back my whiskey and relishing in the nice burn before heading out into the winter air. 
Joel’s standing outside, leaning against one of the street lamps and eyes focused intently on a Maria’s younger sister. I know why, I had the same reaction when I met her as she’s the spitting image of Sarah. It took me weeks before I could even approach Cristina as she broke my heart every time she smiled at me and the fact I could have been a great uncle let alone an uncle. 
I go to catch up with my older brother and apologise for the way things were handled back there but Maria is grabbing my arm, nodding towards the two girls Joel arrived with, the older is running over to Joel as he’s bent slightly as if having a panic attack. Ellie, the younger just watches from a distance as Y/N reaches Joel, hands going to his face as if it’s the most natural thing. 
“Hey, hey, you need to breathe,” She’s saying, slotting herself between Joel and the street lamp so his head falls to her shoulder. She moves her hands from his face to his hair, carding them through Joel’s greying hair and she’s whispering in his ear. I’m too far away to hear it but they way Joel slowly melts into her means whatever she’s saying is working. Joel may not know it but from here it’s obvious to see he’s already found his person, he just needs to let her in as he’s still so guarded about romance from Sarah’s mother. I’m still angry at her for just up and leaving Joel and I with Sarah while she ran off to live her life. They were both young when they had Sarah so as much as I don’t blame her I would have thought she was responsible enough to stay and raise a baby. 
Joel’s suddenly standing upright and the pair are just staring at each other, Joel’s chest still heaving as he tries to regain composure and by the looks of it still on the brink of a panic attack. Something crosses Y/N’s face and she’s moving her hands back to Joel’s face before guiding his face down to meet hers. I feel like I should be looking away but I can’t help the swell in my chest because his life hasn’t stopped. He thinks it has but the way Ellie yells ‘finally’ and the way he seems to fall into this kiss shows otherwise. He has a family right here, a woman who loves him and a daughter but the stubborn fool is too closed off to see it I believe. 
“You’re okay,” Y/N breathes when they part, eyes searching. 
“You kissed me,” Joel retorts, body tensing but he’s not pulling away or making any move to shove her away. 
“I read that if you hold your breath it stops a panic attack to when I kissed you, you held your breath,” She explains and the air leaves his shoulders until she grins cheekily and adds, “Maybe you should have panic attacks more often if you’ll let me kiss you.” 
“Shut up,” He grumbles, pulling her laughing figure into a hug that has Ellie quickly running over to join in. The teenager practically jumps at them, sending the three of them to the ground with a cry of surprise and then laughter as Joel and Y/N let her join the hug that’s now in the snow. 
Maria’s squeezing my shoulder and pulling me away to let them be a family with reassuring words that for once I truly believe: 
“He’ll be okay.” 
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mads-weasley · 1 year
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Everything
Joel Miller x Wife!Reader
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A/N: I absolutely LOVE the Last of Us and had to write something for Joel! I do not own any of the rights to these characters except (y/n). Enjoy!
Summary: After a rough day, (y/n) shares a soft moment with her husband.
Warnings: mentions of road rage attack? total fluff central
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September 25th, 2003: 24 Hours Before Outbreak
The bright Texan sun was shining down on (Y/n) Miller as she was on her way to the grocery store with Sarah in the passenger seat. With the windows down, they blasted their favorite new hit song, Red Dirt Road by Brooks & Dunn.
"Oh, I've come to know, there's life at both ends," the (y/h/c) woman sang, pretending to hold a mic to her lips.
Sarah stuck her hand out the window, her curls flying in the wind as she finished the lyric. "Of that red dirt road."
The pair were pulled from their jam session when the car in front of them slammed on brakes, causing (y/n) to do so as well, shooting an arm out in front of Sarah.
"You okay?" She asked breathlessly, holding back a curse at the driver. "And that's why you're not gonna tailgate people when you start driving, right?"
The teen rolled her eyes with a smile and put her hand over her heart. "Scout's honor."
Playfully scoffing, (y/n) looked around the car, only to see nothing in the way. Beeping the horn quickly, she groaned. "Seriously. What's the hold up here?"
Her question was answered when the driver quickly got out of the car and angrily stalked toward the pair. (Y/n) checked around her, looking for a way to get away quickly.
"Sarah," she whispered. "Roll up your window, now."
When the man was halfway to their car when he stopped and turned around. Her heart began to beat again.
She looked at Sarah with a shaky smile. "Okay, maybe he's over it."
The young girl's eyes widened as she frantically pointed in front of them. "(Y/n)!"
Snapping her eyes forward, she cursed at the sight of the man with a baseball bat.
"Hold on," (y/n) yelled, jerking into oncoming traffic to get away. Once they passed the man, she got back in their lane, hearts pounding. Had just a simple beep set the man off?
"What just happened?" Sarah asked, still gripping the handle above her car door.
Shaking away her fear, (y/n) reached over and took her hand gently
"I don't know, but we're okay. How about we just go home. I all of a sudden don't feel like going to the store."
A silent nod was all the response she needed to head back home. After the girls' scary ordeal, she just wanted to be in the safe presence of her husband.
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At the familiar rumble of a truck engine, (y/n)'s heart jumped. She and Sarah were on the couch watching 10 Things I Hate About You when Joel opened the door.
"Girls?" He called, taking off his filthy work boots.
Sarah perked up, and yelled back, "In the living room!"
A few seconds later, he walked into the room with a tired smile, plopping down in the small space between them.
"And how are my girls doing today?" he asked, pulling them closer to him.
Sarah's eyes widened. "(Y/n) and I were on th-"
Not wanting to worry Joel, (y/n) shook her head quickly from behind him. The girl's brows furrowed slightly but caught on.
"-the way home and guess what song came on?" She asked.
"Hmm," he hummed, scrunching his face overdramatically. "Was it Red Dirt Road?"
"How did you know that!?" (Y/n) laughed, slapping his arm playfully.
"I don't know. Probably because it was the one you were humming when I first got over here, honey."
The trio broke into a fit of giggles that ended when Joel got up.
"Don't move. I'll be back in a minute."
As soon as Joel was out of the room, Sarah turned to (y/n). "Why can't we tell dad about earlier?"
"You know how worked up he gets, Sar," she sighed. "I just don't want to worry him."
"Okay. I won't tell him, but I think you should."
"I'll tell him la-"
She was cut off by Joel's voice calling from the hallway. "Who's ready for some supper?"
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After they ate supper, Sarah went off to finish homework while (y/n) cleaned up. As she was reaching for dishes to put the leftovers in, a pair of hands snaked around her waist, pulling her back into a warm embrace.
"I missed you today," Joel murmured, his face buried in her neck.
"I missed you too, babe..."
A few seconds passed and she knew she needed to tell him what happened. Turning around in his arms, (y/n) placed her hands on his chest.
"So, something happened today. I don't want you to stress out or worry, bu-"
"Well, now I'm definitely gonna," he interrupted.
"Sar' and I were on the way to the grocery store when the guy in front of us stopped out of nowhere. I couldn't go around him because there was traffic, so I hit the horn. And then he got out of the car."
(Y/n) could feel his body tense up, and she was reminded why she wanted to spare him the details of the encounter.
"We thought he was going to get back into his car, but he pulled out a baseball bat, Joel. I didn't even think, I just got us out of there as soon as I could. Sarah was my number one priority and," she faltered, her throat closing up. "-and I was so scared."
He pulled her into his chest fully, resting his chin on the top of her head. "I'm so sorry, (y/n/n). You should have called me."
Joel was shaking with anger, but contained it, knowing it would only make his wife more upset. "I know. I just didn't want to worry you."
"Worry me? Sweetheart, I am your husband, and you can tell me anything, no matter what."
(Y/n) sighed, pulling back with tears in her eyes. "I love you so much."
A single tear trickled down her face, and Joel wiped it away with his thumb as he cupped her cheek softly. "I love you, too. You and Sarah are everything to me."
Feeling his rough hands caress her face so gently, she placed hers over them. "Sarah's getting too big. I can't believe it's been almost two years since we tied the knot."
"Don't remind me," he whispered, rolling his eyes. "The sass gets worse every day."
His expression suddenly became serious. "You know, I don't think I've ever seen her this happy. Heck, I've never been this happy. You complete our family, (y/n)."
"I've never been this happy either."
She leaned in and rested her forehead against his before connecting their lips. Joel's hands on her waist pulled her closer as he deepened the kiss. At the sound of feet padding down the hallway, he pulled away with a groan.
"Don't stop on account of me," Sarah chimed with a smirk, grabbing a yogurt from the fridge." She started to turn back towards her room but stopped and pulled the couple into a tight hug.
"I am happier, dad. I love you both."
The man laughed, patting his daughter's hair affectionately. "We love you, too. Now, how long have you been listening, baby girl?"
Sarah held up her pointer finger, smiling sheepishly. "I'm gonna have to plead the fifth."
Pulling away, she glanced at the clock on the stove as she walked away. "You enjoy your last few hours as a 35-year-old, you old geezer."
Joel glanced at his wife with an amused smile. "Can you believe her?"
"I mean you are pretty old, Mr. Miller," (y/n) teased, shrugging her shoulders.
Before she could move, he threw her over his shoulder, running toward their room.
"Old, huh?"
The woman squealed, smacking playfully against his back. "Joel! Put me down!"
"No can do, Mrs. Miller."
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joel miller fic recs
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*✧* for you, anything by @mellowsaturns joel miller x reader | fluff, soft!joel, domesticity, established relationship, reader caught a cold, sick fic
-joel do what he does best, smuggling and taking care of you
*✧* good thing by @pedros-mustache joel miller x fem!reader | smut (18+ only). also: established relationship, angst, non-planned pregnancy, implied sex-for-pay, age gap, language, 4k
-“how long have you known?”
*✧* i'm right here by @orangevtae joel miller x fem!reader x platonic!ellie williams | reader uses she/her pronouns, mentions to panick attacks and PTSD's, reader is seen like a mother figure to ellie, hurt/comfort, death and blood (typical TLOU thing), joel and reader are in a stabilished relationship, slight mentions to episode 4
-ellie needs reassurance that you are alive and well after an infected surprise attack while you were taking a walk with her
*✧* hopelessly devoted to you by @omg-foreverfilledwithweird-posts joel miller x fem!reader | SMUT 18+, fluff, AGE GAP (reader is late twenties, joel is like 56), language, near death experience, violence, oral f receiving, p in v penetration, unprotected sex, enemies to lovers ish, just filth, daddy kink, slight angst, mentions of death, injuries, tending wounds, rough!Joel, dom!joel
-you’ve been by ellie’s side since she was little, a family figure and her protector, after both of your families passed away and you found one another in the qz. so, when the gruff and demanding joel miller steps into the picture to take you both to the lab ellie needs, the two of you don’t see eye to eye. but after time passes, attraction settles in and you and Joel might feel more for the other than you thought. 
*✧* faithful by @mypoisonedvine joel miller x reader | smut (18+ only; oral f receiving, unprotected sex, very slight dacryphilia kinda?, a touch of degradation and dumbification in there, and virginity loss with some pain and one mention of blood), heavy age gap (not specified but the reader is absolutely an adult), insecure crybaby reader, unrequited love/pining, reader wants to fuck joel so bad it makes her look stupid (and we love that for her cause same), angst, tess getting kinda screwed over but only because it's absolutely necessary for the plot, emotionally repressed joel, mention of reader's parents being deceased (implied to be infected), 9.2k
-joel wasn't looking for a follower, or a protégé, or an employee— whatever you're supposed to be— when he saved some dumbass kid from a couple runners. but he ended up with you anyways, and you swore to always be faithful to him... in every way.
*✧* a warm bed by @guess-my-next-obsession joel miller x fem!reader | E (18+ only, mature descriptions of death/apocalyptic life, blurry infidelity, unprotected PIV, dirty talk, cum play), 3.4k
-it was freezing out today in boston but you didn’t notice, not with the flames that burned beside you as you hoisted dead child after dead child into the makeshift mass crematorium.
*✧* joel fic by @forever-rogue joel miller x fem!reader | 2.3k
-people always seemed to call you shy. 
*✧* joel fic by @forever-rogue joel miller x fem!reader | language; tlou typical violence, 3.4k
-“do you really think this place is safe?”
*✧* first time by @charnelhouse joel miller x fem!reader |
-"i can't," you gasp, nails biting into his shoulders. "it's-fuck-too much-too much."
*✧* crazy love by @cowgurrrl joel miller x fem!reader (plus platonic fem!reader x ellie williams) | mentions of david, nightmares, a panic attack, 1.3k
-ellie has a nightmare and you and Joel help calm her down
*✧* safe with you by @flightlessangelwings joel miller x fem!reader | established relationship, protective!joel, hurt/comfort, attempted harassment, choking (the non-sexy kind), minor character death, feelings, fluff, tommy’s the best wingman, support from Ellie, no use of y/n, 2.8k
-the bar bustled with life as you made your way through the crowd. you carried as many beers as you could at a time for the group that had arrived in jackson earlier that day.
*✧* his protection by @absurdthirst joel miller x fem!reader | post apocalyptic violence, mentions of gun violence, mentions of blood, murder, torture, gore, rough sex, unprotected sex, kidnapping, imprisonment, threats of cannibalism, unhinged delusions of grandeur, fire, being restrained, allusions to sexual assault, 5.2k
-when david's group takes you and ellie to their settlement, you warn them that joel will come for you. knowing that he will do whatever it takes to get back those under his protection.
*✧* teamwork by @allfoolsinluv crave!joel miller x fem!reader x tess servopoulos | explicit, 18+ only. Minors DNI, established poly relationship, m/f/f dynamics, age gap (reader's in her 20s, Joel & tess are in their 40s), unprotected p-in-v (wrap it up folks), dirty talk, praise, low-key dom/sub undertones, nipple play, fingering (f receiving), language, 1.2k
-did you come already?, spread your legs for (me), I want to see you
*✧* joel blurb by @sprout-fics joel miller x gn!reader
-"get inside."
*✧* a part of you, a part of me by @apollyonsdarksecrets joel miller x fem!reader | 18+ minors DNI. smut, unplanned pregnancy, crying, fluff, pre-outbreak joel. established relationship, cream pie, pet names, cussing, pregnancy tests, just a bunch of happiness because that’s all joel deserves in this world.
-joel’s been down this road before, he’s seen all the signs, and he knows before you ever do that you’re pregnant.
*✧* on his backseat by @causeimhappinesss  joel miller x gn!reader | smut, age gap (reader in her 20s), unprotected sex, slight breeding kink + wrap your biscuit
-all day long, a crazy tension had built up between you and Joel, at first for a silly little thing, but he refused to agree with you, when you were absolutely right.
*✧* moments silence by @nexusnyx joel miller x reader | canon-divergence; reader and tess met joel at the same time, and all three became a tight-knit unit, explicit mature content, minors dni; age gap, mentions of canon-typical violence, confessions, touch starved, dry humping, oral sex (m receiving), slow & deep sex, but also rough sex?, dirty talk, little spoon joel.
-joel has no idea why bill gifts him with the book. had he rambled about you that much? It seemed impossible—to be fair, but surely there were other things besides your name on his tongue. besides how much you love your books and care for them. Besides how much he's learned since he met you because of them.
*✧* maybe now by @supernaturalgirl20 joel miller x fem!reader | smut 18+, explicit, unprotected sex, PinV sex, breeding kink, mentions of loss, sadness, talks about life before, mentions of pregnancy, giving birth, breastfeeding, soft joel, small glimpses into Joel’s life with his new family.
-happy horny joel with major breeding kink because ellie is already grown up and he need to take care of somebody and jackson is safe enough for family.
*✧* blood in the cut by @wheresarizona  joel miller x fem!reader | E (18+!! this is straight-up smut. age gap (20-25 years, unspecified), unprotected p in v (wrap it up!), rough sex, oral sex (f receiving), dirty talk, praise kink, multiple orgasms, overstimulation, spit mention, (1) spank, soft joel at the end)
-you’re distracted while working with joel, and it almost costs you your lives. luckily, he knows how to get you out of your head—it’s just a little surprising because you didn’t think he liked you, but here he is eating you out like it’s his last meal.
*✧* the babysitter by @guess-my-next-obsession pre-outbreak! joel x babysitter!reader | E (18+ ONLY, smut under cut, age gap (Joel’s 32, reader is 25), fwb to lovers, unprotected piv, creampie, joel has feeeeeeelings, soft ending), 1.2k
-“quiet, baby,”
*✧* joel fic by @eufezco joel miller x fem!reader
-"ask her out."
*✧* fucking runners by @jpg-angel joel miller x reader | Minors DNI!, hurt/comfort, mentions of an injury, reader mercy kills tess, OOC Joel? (maybe? idk I blacked out while writing this), fingering, p in v sex, unprotected sex (I don't think condoms are easy to come across in the zombie apocalypse), little but of hair pulling
*✧* pieces of you by @pedros-mustache joel miller x fem!reader | established relationship, language, references to sex, references to age gap
-maybe it’s wrong. maybe it’s possessive and a tad bit jealous. maybe after years working alongside tess, you’ve simply learned to lay your claim on what is yours. 
*✧* first glimpse of love by @valerinaswriting joel miller x fem!reader | established relationship, age gap (sorry i can’t help myself), reader is attacked by a clicker, mentions of death, soft!joel, shower sex, unprotected sex, slight cockwarming, tess does not exist in this fic!
-after a close call with death, joel refuses to let you go.
*✧* joel fic by @forever-rogue joel miller x fem!reader | 2.4k
-"you came back for me"
*✧* joel angst by @forever-rogue  joel miller x fem!reader | language, tlou typical violence, 3.4k
-reader gets hurt protecting ellie and joel tells reader he loves them for the first time
*✧* not a kid by @ourautumn86 joel miller x fem!reader | +18 content. mdni. age difference (r is 24 and joel is 56), fighting, mentions of death, images of death, murder, dirty talking, praising, oral sex, piv sex, rough angry sex, finger fucking, unprotected sex (GUYS WRAP THE DONG UP), cream pie…
-“are you alright?!”
*✧* i got you baby by @cosmictheo joel miller x fem!reader | angst, death mentions, suicide mentions, mental breakdown, crying fit, some backstory from reader's past, joel being the most comforting best boyfriend ever, ellie being the angel she is, 2k
- joel helps you through a emotional breakdown after henry and sam's death.
*✧* crazy love by @cowgurrrl joel miller x fem!reader (plus platonic fem!reader x ellie williams) | 1.3k, mentions of David, nightmares, a panic attack
-ellie has a nightmare and you and Joel help calm her down
*✧* for the things they hold dear by @cruelfvkingsummer  joel miller x reader | kinda dark, fucked up love, kinda toxic, possessive, controlling, AGE GAP (unspecified but mentioned a lot), nasty smut, breeding kink, like literally nasty, violence, blood, God is like his literal enemy, calls you 'mama; sugar; sweetheart',there are mentions of blood while doing the nasty, daddy kink (mentioned a few times), joel is emotionally constipated but hey who can blame him, unbeta'd
-he can't say he loves you -- he doesn't need to.
*✧* joel fic by @eufezco joel miller x reader | a little smut at the end
-you're a little jealous of tess.
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Koala Bear
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a/n we are shy from 2k bubbles and since I am dying in bed I thought hey... let's return to our silver fox. Don't be tricked this is purely for self indulgence.
summary: pre-outbreak Joel trying to figure out why his girlfriend has been acting weird, yet the sight he's greeted with is far from what he had imagined, leading to hospital trips, panicked phone calls and a man so in love he's ready to do anything for the woman he loves.
warnings: a new not so much established relationship, period pain/blood, puking, hospitals, fainting, iv's, mention of past sexual interactions.
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Joel was desperate to get back home. The traffic in front of him only increased his frustration. This morning felt odd, and the fact that he had to leave you without having a chance to have a proper conversation with you left him uneasy. Joel doubted that he had done anything wrong. At least, he hoped he hadn't. You didn't go to bed upset. You two had cuddled all night. He sure hadn't forgotten any important dates. He had them all marked in the calendar down by the fridge, and the closest one was Tommy's birthday, so it was not something to have you frowning about.
Joel did try to nudge Sarah about it before dropping her off at school, but she just shrugged her shoulders. Murmuring something about how she thought the two of you had just had a fight or something. "But you haven't?", she asked, looking over at her dad. Ever since Joel introduced you to her, she had fallen in love just as hard. You had only moved in the past month. Taking your relationship slow, not wanting to overwhelm Sarah. Yet to some extent, she was even more excited than Joel and you, or even both of you put together. "No, love, we didn't fight", he's quick to reassure her. Making the girl nodded her head.
Joel knew that now that Sarah had grown fond of you and let you into her life, she was scared to lose you. Any bickering, even the lighthearted one, had her squirming. The first time it happened, she nearly had a panic attack. Eyes filling up with tears, she muttered, "Now you will leave", when you found her sitting on the stairs. "Why would I, love bug?", "Well, dad said that stupid stuff about how you can't cook for life", she sniffed, wiping her runny nose with the back of her sleeve. You draped your hand over her shoulders, bringing her closer. "We were only messing around. I'm not leaving you or your dad, even if he's one annoying shit sometimes", you said, wiping her tears away. Making her giggle slightly, as she leaned into you, pressing her body closer to yours.
Joel parked the car in the driveway. Quickly jumping out before opening the back door to take the flowers he had bought for you. He saw them on his way back to his car at work. They reminded him of you. His spring in the midst of the coldest winter. His dainty tulip. In a way, Joel had forgotten what it was like to date. It had been fourteen years, and he wasn't a spring chicken anymore. If he was being honest, he had given up on finding anyone, and the empty side of the bed had long stopped feeling lonely. Well, that was until he met you.
It was a miserable day in Texas. It seemed like the sky had opened. Heavy rain hadn't stopped since early morning. No sign of easing any time soon. Joel was waiting for Tommy. Annoyed that he had to go out in the weather like this. Let alone sit in the car waiting because the younger Miller was late.
Joel was mindlessly listening to the tunes playing on the radio, tapping his fingers on the steering wheel, when he saw a figure running across the street. It was hard to make it out fully, but he could tell that it was most definitely a female. The frame seemed way too petite for it to be male. No umbrella. A handful of what seemed like papers above your head had to be soaked through by now. Then there was a light shriek, and Joel saw you slipping onto the pavement with a thud. He sat still until his brain had caught up to what his eyes had just seen, and Joel was jumping out of the car in no time.
Your hand was gripping your ankle as he approached you. Hands in front to not frighten you as you looked up at him. The pain was written all over your face. "That was quite a tumble you took there", Joel said while kneeling next to you. "Oh, tell me you didn't see it…", you whined before trying to sit more comfortably but failing miserably. "Would it make you feel better?", he asked, reaching for your ankle after meeting your eyes and getting an approving nod from you. You let out a sharp cry when Joel's tender fingers touched your skin. The throbbing pain only got stronger. He frowned slightly.
"Might be broken this one. We'll have to get you to the hospital", Joel gently released your already swollen ankle before looking around and trying to catch a glimpse of Tommy by any chance. "We?", you asked, even if it was a silly question. "Well, do you have someone else who could take you? The parking lot seems pretty empty to me", he teased back, moving to support your back as he got into a more comfortable position to pick you up.
"I would so slap you if I didn't need your help, you peacock", you grumbled, but Joel only laughed. Laughed and got struck by the realization that he was indeed laughing with another woman. "Right, well, you can sit here and look pretty than", "Don't you dare to walk away", your fingers gripped his shirt as you pulled yourself closer to his chest. Even through the layers of your wet clothes, you could feel his warmth seeping into your skin, making you shiver. Only now realizing just how cool you truly were. "Okay, koala bear", he muttered, tightening his arms around your body as he carried you to his truck.
The house was awfully quiet. Joel looked around the entrance room. Your shoes and coat were untouched. He had kicked one of your heels by accident this morning while he was rushing to get Sarah to school on time. It was laid out just as he had left it. Meaning you had stayed at home. The older Miller scowled. Fridays weren't your days off. And your boss wasn't the one to hand out free days, so something was wrong. Had to be wrong.
Joel left the flowers on the kitchen counter and slipped into the living room. Scanning the room. A blanket lay messily shrugged onto the floor. A shred of evidence that you had indeed been here at some point. "Y/N", he calls out your name softly, not too loudly, just in case you were asleep upstairs. No response. He crept around the first floor, ready to go upstairs until an open door to the downstairs bathroom caught his attention. You always keep that door closed. It annoyed you because if it got left open, the defuser scent slipped into the house. Joel walked closer, and his heart jumped into his throat at the sight.
Your head was resting on the toilet seat. Skin pale as paper. Your breathing seemed labored. Yanking the door fully open, Joel practically fell into the tight space. "Darling", his fingers instantly pressed onto your forehead. It was clammy but not warm enough for a fever. "I'm fine…", you crocked out, trying to open your eyes but failing miserably. "Looks a lot more like the opposite of fine to me, lovie", he says, quick to flush the water in the toilet that you didn't have the strength to do yourself before sitting down by your side, pulling your body into him. You let out a sharp cry. Head lulling back, hitting Joel's chest. The worry inside him only grew. You looked so weak and worn out as if you had been sick for weeks.
"What's hurting, koala bear? Tell me what's wrong?", Joel pushed away the strands of hair that were sticking to your damp forehead carefully. He was starting to get desperate, but you only shook your head and said, "All good, just need a moment", You brassed yourself onto Joel's chest. The dizziness clouded your mind once more, making you lean your forehead onto your boyfriend for support. You could feel the room spinning. Joel said nothing. A part of him wanted to demand an answer, but you were way too cool for it. Then you jerked back, scraping for the toilet once more as you dipped your head, gagging. Joel reached for your hair, pulling it away from your face as he moved to rub your back slightly.
"Go", you said, trying to shove him away with the hand that was closest to him. But you were too tired, and Joel was too strong and stubborn. There was no way he was leaving you in a state like this. "Breathe through it", Joel said to you instead, choosing to ignore your plea. You shook your head, your hand moving down to your stomach as you hunched over. Yet another cry of pain slipped past your lips. Had you eaten something funny? But you all had dinner and breakfast together. Neither he nor Sarah was feeling anything, so surely it couldn't have been food.
"I'm taking you to the hospital", "No", you sat down on the cold tiles, pushing Joel away from you as best as you could. Welcoming the cool sensation of the floor, which eased nausea ever so slightly. But the cold, hot shiver still ran all over your body. Making your hands and legs tingle. "I wasn't suggesting it", Joel said firmly, reaching for you. He was about to lift you, nudging your legs so you would wrap them around his torso when his eyes drifted to a red patch on the gray tiles from where he had pulled you closer to him.
Your eyes followed his gaze, and you gasped, turning to press your hands onto the red patch. "No, no, no", you muttered anxiously. Your eyes picked up tears as you shied away from Joel now. Yes, you two had been together for a bit, and yes, he had a teenage daughter at that house and was probably the only man who wasn't phased by the thought and sight of period blood, but your insides shrink in size at the sight of it.
"Hey, no…", Joel reached for your palms in an attempt to move them from the stick surface, but you shrugged him off. "It's all okay; don't worry about it", he's quick to reassure you. Now it all makes sense to him. You must have been starting to feel off this morning or you must have gotten your period. That explained why you were so restless in the morning. A whole day by yourself like this. You should have called him. Should have let him know. Joel shrugged the towel off the hanger, dampening it in the sink, before he once again got closer to you.
"No, Joel,", you pleaded once more, but the male-only gave you a look. "Lovie, I've cleaned my cum off your legs…", "That's not the same", you cut in quickly, trying to figure out a way to push Joel out of the bathroom. But he just wrapped his hand around your wrist, pulling it up to whip it against the damp towel, repeating the motion for your other hand as well, before he threw it onto the floor and scrubbed at the remaining blood.
He leaned in, pressing a kiss on your shoulder. Your breathing was still uneven. Hands were now digging into your lower stomach. He wondered what his next move should be. Sarah had started her period about a year ago. Joel had learned to juggle her emotions pretty quickly. Learned to read between the lines. To provide comfort in all the different ways if she chose to shut her dad out for a day or two. But they talked; they always talked. Joel was used to Sarah coming up to tell him when the sharks entered the ocean. Your limits were still somewhat new to him.
Your body felt heavy. So heavy and weak. Another wave of warm coldness ran through you, and your vision was filled with tiny black dots. "Joel…", you called out lightly, and his eyes were instantly on you. Your eyes only rolled to the back of your head, hands slipping from beneath you as your body bucked forward. Joel was quick to catch you. Lowering you to the floor as he tapped lightly on your cheek.
He doesn't remember the last time he was in the hospital. Well, besides the time he brought you here with a broken ankle. But that was some time ago. Some years of friendship and falling in love slowly ago. You were slipping in and out of consciousness. That was where he had drawn a line. Scooping you into his arms and heading straight for the hospital. A phone in his pocket buzzed. Joel ignored it at first, but then pulled it out, pressing it to his ear. "Miller", he said bluntly, "Dad…".
Joel cursed under his breath. In the chaos of it all, he had forgotten about Sarah. He left the bathroom a mess. There was both vomit and blood in some places. "Hey, baby girl,", he tried to keep his voice calm, "Is uncle Tommy with you, baby?" But Joel's almost convinced that Sarah is now standing by the bathroom door, looking inside. "What happened? Where are you? Where's Y/N?", her voice was trembling slightly. "Go up to your room, baby. We had to go to the hospital for a bit".
The line goes silent, and he knows that she hasn't moved an inch. "Is Y/N dead? She…", "Of course, she is not silly; scrap those thoughts out of your mind. She's got a bit unwell, that's all". He knew that the bathroom looked worse than it was, but then again, he wasn't there to guide Sarah away from it. "Can I talk to her?", she asked almost shyly. Joel let out a sigh. "Doctor is with her, love bug. I'll call you as soon as I can put her on the phone, okay?", Joel assumed that Sarah must be nodding. The sound of Tommy in the background eased his worries. She wasn't alone. Sarah wasn't alone, so that meant that for now, Joel would focus on you.
When the nurse lets him into your room, you're hooked up to the drip. The other arm bandaged where they must have drawn blood. The color has returned to your skin. You're munching on a sandwich that a nurse must have brought for you, smiling at the woman who double-checks the IV before picking up the tray with little needles and things . "Your boyfriend here walked holes in the hospital floor", the elderly lady smiles, patting you on your shoulder. You meet Joel's eyes. Eyes that were still filled with so much worry. Merry said that you looked rough when you just got there. Delusional and all. Had vomited all over yourself during the ride here. The lack of fluids and minimal intake, mixed with a really heavy flow of your period, had made your body shut off for a moment.
"But she's all good; two more drips, and she should be good to go", Turning to Joel, she gave him a warm smile as well before excusing herself. You placed your sandwich back on the tray. Reaching your hand toward your boyfriend. Joel let out a sigh as he stepped closer, taking hold of your hand before pulling it closer to his lips.
"I've gained at least half ahead of new gray hair", he said quietly, leaning against your forehead. You let out a quiet giggle. "Ah, I was wondering what was making you so much more handsome all of a sudden", your words made Joel smile, but the worry lacing his features didn't fade. "You frightened me, koala bear. I thought I was going to…", but Joel just shook his head. Not allowing himself to say those words. Trying to scrape away the image of your unconscious body in his arms.
You moved to run your fingers over his forehead and down his cheek. "Wasn't my intention", you said softly, and Joel nodded. "No, I know just… Should have told me you had started your period. Would have been there for you. Would have helped". Your eyes searched his before you leaned in to pack his lips softly. "I'm not letting you miss your shift because I'm bleeding", "Well, I would. Because you come first. Always have, always will". You shake your head in disbelief at how lucky you are to have a man like Joel in your life. "Eat up; you need to get your strength back", Joel takes the sandwich in his hands, moving it closer to your lips. Smiling to himself as you take a nice big bite. Okay. You were going to be just okay, and you wwere never going to go through any of this on your own. Never let it get to a point like this again.
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nev3rfound · 1 year
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here with you : j.m
something a bit different, my love for pedro is only growing and this series is breaking my heart.
sweet night in with joel, pre apocolypse. (established relationship between joel x fem reader) 1.2k
lotta fluff (cause this man deserves it), implied smut but not explicit, no spoilers for tlou. 
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Sitting on the sofa, your eyes wandered over to the clock. It’s already gone 8.
With a sigh, you rearrange the couch cushions, nestling yourself in as you change the channels knowing you’re in for a late one tonight.
A few hours pass by the time you hear his truck pull up outside, catching the reflection of the headlights dimming in the glass frames of photos lining the wall.
The door quietly opens and closes, of course, he’d be conscious of waking you, hell, he’s had plenty of practice. “Wondered where you got to.” You call out, letting him know he doesn’t have to pace around silently or attempt to.
Joel chuckles to himself, hanging his jacket up on the crooked hook, and watches it slip off once again before trying to straighten the hook. "I gotta fix that damn thing."
Lifting your head up from the warm spot you formed on the sofa, a tired smile graces your lips. “You’re home.” With a sleep heavy voice, you lift your arms up, motioning for him to join.
"I told you not to be waiting up on me." Joel begins to walk toward you, each step heavier than the last which you can’t help but note. His eyes barely manage to remain open, and his usual half smile sinks.
“Come ere.” Tugging on his top, he almost collapses into you, muttering an exhausted apology. "What kept you this time then?" You ask, glancing down as you run your fingers through his greying brown tufts.
Joel groans under his breath, shuffling you both so you lay on your side, his hand cradles your back to keep you both on the sofa. "Tommy got the wrong part, had to fix three hours of framin'."
Chuckling under your breath, Joel furrows his brows at your response. "You really blaming your brother? Again?" You nudge him lightly, weening a hint of a grin from the man. "Anyway, Sarah rang whilst you were out."
You can feel Joel's grasp on you tense and explain. "She rang to say how much fun she was having, surprisin, I know. Half expected her to ring telling me she upset the poor girl for her stance on the new Britney album or something." Resting your hand on Joel's your fingers glide along the back of his hand, feeling the rough skin and splinters.
"Sounds like Sarah alright." Joel mumbles, tiredness now coaxing his voice.
With a heavy sigh, you roll yourself off of the sofa with a thud. “Come on,” Lifting your body up, you take a hold of Joel’s hand, tugging it lightly. “we’re going to bed, Miller.”
“Okay,” Joel yawns, sluggish movements following behind you up the stairs and into his room. “’least it’s Saturday tomorrow.” He rubs his eyes, flinching as you switch the bedside lamp on, illuminating your sweet smile.
“You know what that means?” You raise a brow teasingly.
“Oh, I think I got an idea.” He chuckles lowly before rushing to your side, tackling you onto his bed, and trapping you under his frame, listening to your laughter fill the room. “Breakfast in bed, right, sugar?”
Wrapping your arms around his neck, urging him closer you lightly kiss him before answering. “And all the extras, just for you.”
“Now that sounds like heaven to me.” Joel mutters into your lips before kissing you once more and begins to run his fingers along your neck and down your chest whilst the other supports himself above you. “I gotta admit though, Saturday is a long time away.” You hum in agreement, mischievousness lacing your gaze.
“I mean, we might as well treat ourselves a little bit earlier than planned, no harm in that, right?” You shrug playfully.
Tugging on your trousers, Joel smiles to himself. “None whatsoever.” He adds, reaching over to turn the lamp off.
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Daylight starts to filter through the blinds, daring to peek through the thin cotton curtains and splay across you both.
Joel is the first to wake, as per usual. He squints at the sunlight, shifting slightly only to find himself stuck.
Looking down, his gaze softens. You’re using his arm as a pillow, nestled into his chest lazily with one arm slung across his torso and the other curled into your own chest.
“Mornin’,” Joel whispers into your hair. With his free hand, he brushes your hair from your eyes and tucks it behind your ear.  
Having missed his whisper, Joel leans closer and brushes his lips across the top of your head. “Huh?” You mumble, curling up into the sheets, tugging them over your head. “Oh don’t tell me I hogged the bed again?” Tiredness laces your morning voice, but the sight of your sleepy smile warms Joel’s once cold heart.
“For once you’re good.” Joel tells you. “However, I could do with my arm back before it loses all feeling.” He wiggles it, catching your attention as you avert your gaze to the trapped limb in question.
With a swift movement, you’re kneeling upright and notice the indent you’ve left on his arm. “I better not have drooled on you.” You sigh. “I didn’t drool, did I?” You ask, feeling heat creeping up your neck as Joel simply looks at you. “Joel?”
Waving your hand in front of his face, he remains quiet, just taking this moment in for all it’s worth.
Lifting the dead weight, he can feel the tingles of sensation begin to course through.
“You didn’t drool, darlin.” Resting his functional arm, he cups your cheek which is slightly indented from leaning on his arm all night along with part of the pillow’s pattern.
“Then why you smilin’ like that?” Resting your hands on your hips in a playful fashion, Joel can’t help but feel his exterior soften further.
“If only you could see yourself in the mirror.” He shakes his head, tugging you back into his embrace. “So intimidating.” He feigns fear, watching your eyes roll into the back of your head and laugh dryly in response.
“So funny, Miller. Yet here we are, must’ve won you over somehow.” You remind him, now resting your head on the cool pillow as opposed to his arm.
Shuffling to be at level with you, words fail to form a valid response. He knows it’s true, somehow, you weaned your way into the rock he called a heart. With time, you chiseled away at it without realizing it. Every smile, laugh, and interaction he saw you have with Sarah and Tommy. He didn’t realise the concrete lacing his veins slowly began to crack until he felt it pumping blood back through to his heart, hearing it beat once more.
“Yeah, whatever you say.” He comments, resting his hand on your cheek. What he wished he could say was so much deeper, the thought hovered in his mind, but the words failed to follow.
“Come on then,” You take his palm and kiss it before sitting upright and throwing back the covers. “got breakfast to make, handsome.”
Joel watches as you head out of the room and into the bathroom. He leans back in bed, taking it all in, the simplicity of it all and the joy it brings.
Feeling the full sensation now return to his arm, pins and needles having passed he too sits upright, realizing you’re worth all the pins and needles, as long as he gets to see you smile in the mornings.
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multific · 1 year
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A Little Friendlier
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Joel Miller x Reader 
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"You are frowning again, Love." you said as you tried to smooth his wrinkles out, of course, you failed but it was worth a try.
"I am always frowning." he replied.
"Can't argue with that. Maybe you should try smiling from time to time. Would give you a more... approachable look." you said as you sat down next to him.
Ellie sleeping in the other room.
"Why would I want that?"
"She might feel better around you, she is so tense." you whispered.
Joel smiled, but it was so forced and awful you nearly gagged as you covered his face with your hands.
"Okay, okay, I get it. No smiling but you can be... friendlier."
"Y/N, love of my life, my light in the night, I am not friendly." you groaned before you let out a long sigh and threw more wood on the fire.
There was a comfortable silence between you two, as it often was. You looked at him and you knew him. You knew everything about Joel and you knew exactly why he became the man he was today.
"All I'm saying is, she has been through a lot, as were you, a kind smile won't hurt her or you."
"You have a point, Love. But I'm not the kind, you do the smiling and emotions, I do the protecting part." He laid down on the couch as you stood up to go check on her. By the time you arrived back Joel was softly snoring. So much for protection.
You ended up laying down on top of Joel as he moved slightly to hold you in his arms tightly.
Now that, was what you called protecting.
However, you were happy to note that Joel was friendlier during the upcoming days. So, you did win.
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be my gf!!
ellie is head over heels for reader, but she isn't quite sure if they reciprocate her feelings back. reader is ellie's bsf, heavy pining, lovergirl ellie!
might do a part 2 since this is js a little blurb 🤭
inspired by kahlopatra aaa they r my babies!! i love their dynamic sm i decided to write a small fic abt it with ellie ^_^ main inspo:
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ellie's hands were starting to get sweaty, and her eyes shifted uncomfortably from your eyes to your lips. she tried to make it seem like a casual glance, but she was failing miserably. you didn't seem to notice it though.
a part of her wished, begged for you to notice her staring, and bring it up. she wished that you would acknowledge her feelings and stop torturing her. oh, it hurt so bad.
the more logical ellie refrained from thinking that way. this wasn't a fairy tale and you would most likely reject her anyway. what was there to expect?
both sides of her were constantly at war, jumbling up her senses. all she could think about was you, you, you. you were so divine, stunning, majestic, and ellie? ellie was just ellie, and being your best friend was already a wish come true. self-loathing was just something ellie couldn't quite get rid of.
"ellie? are you even listening?" you snapped, bringing her back to her senses. you inched your face closer to hers, so that if you moved an inch closer, your lips would meet. ellie froze, her face instantly burning up. thank god it was dark in here, or she would never live it down.
"sorry, i was.. thinking about something."
"and what could be more important than your best friend? mhm?" you joked, grinning.
"nothing," ellie answered with sincerity. she did mean it, nothing could ever compare to you, "my eyes are only for you."
she couldn't quite see your expression, but she could hear your smile through your voice. even if she couldn't be your girlfriend, this was already good enough for her.
"awh, that's awfully sweet els," you said, sitting next to her on the bed.
"so, what were you talking about earlier on?" ellie questioned, putting her arm around your shoulder, pulling you closer.
you stared at her, not cutting eye contact. "i'm hosting a party at my house tomorrow, could you come?"
she snorted, looking away, smiling so hard she feared her face might split in half. eye contact made her go weak in the knees, especially with you. "of course, i don't have anything to do anyway. i'll be there."
'great!', you said, suddenly standing up. 'It's late now, I have to get back before my mom goes batshit crazy,' you joked, picking up your jacket that was hanging from ellie's gaming chair.
'what, can't you like, tell her you're staying over?' ellie asked. it came off as a joke but ellie was serious. she couldn't mind. 'pretty sure she knows me n'all, y'know.'
'ellie, what am i supposed to wear? your glow-in-the-light boxers?' you stifled a giggle. before ellie could even retort back, you were out of her bedroom and down the stairs.
'i mean.. that could work..' she mumbled to herself, staring at the you-shaped hole you left on her bed.
ellie was so in love with you that she couldn't even care less about what you wore. hell, she probably preferred you with no clothes on. those curves on display, thinking of that basically made her mouth water. of course, she would never say that out loud. but sometimes the thought of that did seem interesting.
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Get Out Of Here (Not Without You)
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Prompt - “I need you to trust me, there’s no time to explain,  just do everything I say and you’ll be safe.”
When you had first moved to Boston you knew then and there you knew your life would change, accepted into one of the top schools on a full ride scholarship, leaving your small town behind and being the first in your family to make such a huge decision. Of course you hadn’t quite expected how drastically your life would change, you hadn’t expected to be sat in your dorm room working on a paper that seemed so important at the time listening to soft music in the background before the radio to cut out abruptly with an emergency broadcast telling you to stay inside, hadn’t expected the flat hum of the phone as it refused to dial any number.
You still remembered those early days, sitting alone in your dorm room with no information on what was happening. You remembered the first bomb dropping, remembered how, even though it was far away, your whole room seemed to shake and you stood from your bed abruptly to run over to your window just in time to see the next bomb. You still didn’t know how you’d survived that but eventually you had to leave your room and that’s when you saw them, or more realistically it saw you first, its head cracking over in your direction before the rest of its body followed and you ran until your chest hurt.
You’d gotten lucky, you’d found one of the quarantine zones in the first month of the government having set them up, you’d been in here long enough to hear people’s horror stories of having to walk for miles, days on end, just to get here, heard how they had narrowly escaped the clickers. You’d only ever seen a handful of them and that had been in the first month of the outbreak, you couldn’t even imagine how they had evolved in the many, many years you’d been in these walls.
It seemed strange at first, hell sometimes it still felt strange, how the world in these walls never seemed to change. Here you were with jobs that provided ration cards, an apartment, if it weren’t for all the guards it’d be easy to forget about the outbreak.
Sometimes you were curious though, you’d stop counting how many years it had been since you first walked into the quarantine zone but it was long enough for you to forget what the outside world looked like. You’d heard stories about what they called the Open City but each one was even more unbelievable than the last, headless clicker roaming the streets, dead that had been set on fire still moving, hordes of them attached to each other as they made their way through the city.
You wanted to go outside, it’s not like you wanted to go very far either but it’d be good to remember what the old world looked like, to remember that beyond these worlds you once had a life, a life that was so different from this.
You had a gun stashed away underneath your floorboards, you remembered how fast the dead things moved all those years ago but it was a risk you wanted to take and there was only one person in the quarantine zone you knew that snuck in and out.
“Joel-” You started to argue but he cut you off before you could even begin.
“Don’t.” Joel said, shutting you down immediately, not even entertaining the idea for a second. “What makes you think I’d ever say yes to takin’ you out there?”
“I’d be with you, Joel, I’d be safe.” You insisted and watched as his face hardened and somehow felt like you’d said the complete wrong thing.
“I can’t keep you safe, Y/N! When I go out there I don’t have to give a damn about anyone else, if I take you out there-” Joel cut himself off as he sat heavily on the sofa and glared at you. “Don’t ask me again.”
“But Joel-” You tried again only to be cut off for a second time.
“What did I just say?” He snapped and you rolled your eyes as you sat down next to him, arms crossed over your chest and definitely not pouting. “Why you so desperate to get yourself killed anyway?”
“Why are you so damn sure I'll get myself killed?” You shot back before sighing and sinking further into the sofa. “I just, I don’t know, ok? Part of me just needs to see the outside world, it’s been so long. I know it’s dangerous, trust me I get it-”
“You don’t get it, Y/N/N.” Joel interrupted you again but this time his voice was softer as he leaned back into the cushions and turned his head towards. “There’s shit out there you don’t need to see, alright?”
“I wanna go outside, Joel.” You told him, lowering your voice to match his, not demanding anything but just repeating it. “I know it’s dangerous and I know I’m asking you to risk a lot but I really want to see outside the walls at least once more in my life.”
“There’s nothing good out there, not anymore.” Joel told you honestly and you nodded, you believed him, the second those bombs fell from the sky it felt like everything good had been taken with them. “You’re safe in here, Y/N, just…just stay in the walls.”
Despite Joel’s warnings you found yourself only a few nights later waiting until the guards’ shifted positions before you were sneaking out, knowing the way through information Joel had let slip across the years. It took a long time, there were a few close calls where you had to be as quiet as possible, but eventually you could see an opening to the city.
By the time you were out of view of the quarantine zone it was too dark to see much of anything, a strange feeling when years ago you had walked Boston’s streets at all hours of night and the streets had been lit up from streetlights, the lights from cars still out at that time, lights spilling out of bars and apartments.
The first thing you noticed was how quiet it was, the stories you’d heard made it seem like the streets would be filled with monsters, you unable to move past them, but the streets sounded empty and so did the building you entered, you weren’t sure how well you’d sleep out in the open city but you were going to hide away until the morning and explore as much as you could before sneaking back into the quarantine zone.
It was surprisingly easy to fall asleep that night and when you woke up the next morning to the sunlight on your face you felt a burst of excitement. Last night it had been far too dark to see anything and you knew you only had a few hours of daylight. It wasn’t long before you were up, double checking your backpack and making sure your gun was loaded before you were pulling the door open, waiting a moment to see if you could hear anything, and heading out into the city.
You paused in the doorway of whatever building you had entered last night and stared out, frozen in disbelief. Skyscrapers had collapsed, some falling into each other whereas others had crumbled into piles of rubble. Greenery covered almost everything in sight and you couldn’t help but notice how the world had never seemed so green before the outbreak, maybe you just couldn’t remember but the city had never felt so full of nature.
As you walked further into the city you saw all the cars, ambulances, police cars, all of them dusty and long since dead, covered with leaves and moss. Your stomach turned as you saw a stuffed bear laying abandoned on the floor, looking up to see a kid’s car seat bloody in the car. You forced your feet to move, surprised at how easy it was to walk through the city, there wasn’t a clicker in sight, you’d been walking for a good hour, making your way through streets and buildings to get to the other side when the way was blocked and other than seeing dead bodies you hadn’t seen much else.
You finally came across a building you remembered, it was the library. In the year you’d lived in Boston you had practically lived in this building, could still remember the text books littering your table as you wrote your papers. To see it now was strange, it was long abandoned and the building had its fair share of greenery growing around it.
You hadn’t even taken five steps into the building, eyes wide as you looked around, when you let out a scream, the sound muffled as a hand wrapped around your mouth and an arm wrapped around your middle, trapping both your arms to your side and stopping you from getting your gun.
“And you're dead.” You heard a voice hiss in your ear before you were shoved away, barely staying upright as you stumbled and turned around.
Joel was stood before you, gun slung around his shoulders as he glared at you and you glared right back even as your breath came out quick and fast and your heart felt like it was going to beat out of your chest.
“What the hell Joel?” You shouted, stepping forward to push at his chest but he caught your wrist and pulled you close.
“Me?” He questioned in disbelief and tightened his grip as you tried to pull away. “What the hell are you thinking? Clearly you’re not! Jesus Y/N, you could’ve got yourself killed.”
“I asked you to bring me and you didn’t-”
“Don’t you dare put this on me.” Joel told you, his voice cold as he continued to glare at you. “If you die, that shit ain’t on me.”
You knew Joel was only shutting down on you because you had scared him, he liked to think he had his walls up but you’d known him for years at this point and you could read him as easily as you could your favourite book.
Joel hadn’t exactly been looking for friends when you’d met him working the same job but you had been persistent and before he knew it you had wormed your way into his life, even after he swore not to let anyone else in, he couldn’t go through another heartache. At first he kept his distance, refused to answer any questions about his life before but eventually he started letting you in, there was still a lot you didn’t know about his life before but then again the people you were before the outbreak were whole different people so you didn’t mind.
At some point it became second nature to spend all your time with Joel, it was rare to see you without each other and you weren’t surprised when you started liking the man. Joel had been cold and gruff when you had first met him, most people took one look at the man and decided it wasn’t worth the energy it would take to break through that hardened exterior but you hadn’t even given it a second thought, hadn’t been concerned with how long it’d take him to relax around you, you liked cold Joel, he snapped and glared but you liked him.
“Joel,” You began, bringing your other hand up to his, brushing your thumb across his knuckles before pulling his fingers off your wrist, Joel not resisting and you figured maybe he was calming down now that he had you in his sights. “I’m sorry, ok? I know this isn’t a game, I know it’s dangerous but I had to see.”
“Yeah I know you did.” Joel sighed and brought his hand back up to cup the back of your head as he pulled you into his chest and you didn’t hesitate to cuddle into him, finally feeling your heart rate settle. “Is it what you thought it’d be?”
“It’s quieter than I thought,” you told him, pulling back only far enough so that you look up at him questioningly. “It’s weird too, I remember the streets were never quiet and now it’s deadly silent. I remember being in here during exam season and every seat was filled, even if people didn’t speak there was always noise, the turning of a book, somebody coughing, the scratching of pen against paper. The world really ended Joel.”
“You’re alright.” Joel assured as he pulled you back into his chest, wrapping his other arm around your shoulder and it was only then you noticed the tears slipping down your cheeks. It had hit you long ago, the reality of the world, but seeing it again after years of comfortable living seemed to shake you more than you thought it would. “You’re alright, Y/N/N.”
You nodded against his chest and wrapped your arms around his waist, taking a deep breath as you composed yourself. It wasn’t long before you were pulling back and looking around the library. Chairs and tables had been flipped, books and loose pages scattered across the floor whilst leaves and moss covered most of the surfaces.
“We should go.” Joel murmured but you shook your head, turning to look back at him with pleading eyes and he sighed before you could even speak. “One look around and then we go, stay close to me.”
“Thank you, Joel.” You said softly after a moment of silence and watched as he swallowed before he nodded at you and gestured for you to follow him.
Your fingers lightly traced the book shelves, somehow even after twenty years you were still able to find your way around, old, worn signs telling you you had remembered right.
“I used to study back here all the time, me and my friends would work on our papers and prepare for finals.” You told Joel and out of the corner of your eyes you saw him smile softly at you. “Back then it had seemed so important, you know? Like passing those exams or getting the best marks on our papers was the difference between life and death.” You chuckled as you ran your hands along a chair. “God, looking back now we were so stupid.”
“Nobody knew this shit was comin’.” Joel told you and you nodded, looking over at him to see him leant against a bookcase that looked ready to give out.
“It doesn’t even seem real, that life all those years ago.” You frowned as you moved around the table to go down another aisle and Joel nodded, opening his mouth to say something else before you interrupted.
“Oh my god!” You exclaimed, stumbling back into Joel’s chest and he didn’t hesitate to shove you behind him, gun raised before he saw a body on the floor, blood covering him and his chest practically torn apart. “What the hell-”
“Shh.” Joel shushed you, turning around to face you even as his wide eyes focused on everything but you, like he was looking for something.
“Joel-” You whispered but he shushed you again and you felt genuine fear fill you, your stomach dropped and you blood ran cold as you went to look around but Joel stopped you.
“Eyes on me, baby.” He murmured, keeping his voice soft and low, barely audible and you didn’t even have time to appreciate how good him calling you baby sounded as you took a deep breath and turned back to Joel with wide, scared eyes. “I need you to trust me, there’s no time to explain, just do everything I say and you’ll be safe.”
“Joel,” You whimpered and Joel cupped your cheek, bringing your foreheads together as he shushed you once more.
“I know you’re scared, baby, I know,” Joel whispered and you felt your eyes fill with tears. Joel was looking back at you and though he tried to hide it you could see he was scared and if something scared Joel you knew it had to be bad. “We have to be silent now, no more talking, trust me, I’m gonna get you home.”
You nodded and Joel wiped away the single tear that slid down your cheek, before he placed a soft kiss to your forehead and pulled away.
‘Stay behind me.’ Joel mouthed at you and you nodded, practically gluing yourself to his back as he moved, both of you stopping dead in your tracks as an inhuman sound came from behind one of the book cases. You felt your heart stutter as you looked at Joel but his focus was on the direction the noise came from before he turned to look at you.
‘Quiet.’ He reminded you and you nodded, biting your lip hard enough to draw blood to stop any sound from escaping. He tilted his head and you nodded again, keeping half a step behind him as you held your breath.
Just as you turned a corner you gasped but Joel turned and managed to cover your mouth just in time like he had been expecting the reaction. In front of you was, you couldn’t even describe it, it was monstrous, how that had once been human was mind blowing. Tears slid down your cheeks as Joel kept your mouth covered and the thing made its way towards the two of you causing you to screw your eyes shut.
You looked up at Joel when he tapped your cheek and Joel made a gesture where he pointed towards the clicker before he covered his eyes and mouthed ‘they can’t see’ before pointing to his ear ‘they go off sound’. You nodded and Joel removed his hand, watching how your face scrunched up in an effort to slow the tears and suppress any sobs.
He had to get you out of here, it was the only thought in his head as he kept himself between you and the clicker, making sure each step was silent. You’d managed a good few steps before the thing stopped dead in its tracks and turned sharply to face you and you couldn’t stop the sharp intake of breath, that was enough for the thing to launch itself at the two of you.
Joel barely caught it, keeping his arm under its chin to avoid being bitten as he tried to get a good shot on his gun whilst also keeping one eye on you.
“Get out of here!” He yelled at you and he could see you frozen in fear. “Y/N, baby, you gotta go now!”
“I can’t leave you!” You called back and the clicker responded to the noise, trying to fight its way to you but Joel kept his grip on it somehow.
“Y/N I promise I’ll be right behind you!” He grunted as he tried to force the clicker back. “You gotta go!”
You waited another second before nodding and he watched you go with a sigh of relief, finally able to throw the clicker to the side. It only stayed on the floor for a second before it snapped back up and lunged at Joel.
Joel shot at it four times, each time missing its head with how much it was moving. Joel managed to shove it back down on the floor and shoot its chest before running the way you had gone, hiding behind one of the book cases and keeping as silent as possible. In the distance he saw you crouched behind one of the tables and took a silent breath as he peered around to see where the clicker was, the thing was up again and moving through the aisles, thankfully going the other way.
Joel stayed silent as he made his way over to you and saw you with your knees drawn to your chest and your eyes screwed shut. He lightly touched your knee and silently shushed you as your eyes flew open.
He pointed to where the clicker had walked off to and saw the gun clutched in your hands, gently prying it from you and seeing how much ammo you had.
‘You, go out the door, wait.’ He mouthed to you, motioning between you and the door before he watched as you shook your head. He nodded back at you before pointing to himself, raising the two guns he held. ‘I’ll distract it, you go.’
‘Joel,’ you mouthed and he could practically hear your pleading town as more tears slid down your cheeks. ‘I’m sorry.’
Joel just shook his head, you weren’t doing this now, right now he had to get you out of here and then he would deal with everything else. You weren’t going to die today, he wouldn’t let it happen.
‘Go baby.’ He mouthed and gestured for the door, watching as you took a breath, your mouth thinning into a line as you choked back sobs before you nodded at him. He cupped your cheek and you brought your hand up to his, hesitating for a moment before leaning forward.
It wasn’t exactly a kiss, both of you were too focused on being silent for it to be more than a brushing of your lips together but Joel pulled you closer anyway and held you against him for a second longer before he pulled back and brushed his thumb across your cheek bone.
‘Go.’ He mouthed again and this time you nodded more confidently as you stood silently and Joel followed after you, the two of you parting ways so Joel could grab the clicker before it got to you.
He knew how fast these things moved and if he had gone with you the door wouldn’t have even been able to open before it was attacking you, at least this way he could be sure you were out of the door and far away from this damn thing.
The two of you looked at each other and Joel nodded at you, he watched you take a breath before your hand touch the door knob and turned it, the sound causing the clicker to let out a loud noise that had Joel lunging for it before it could take more than a step in your direction. He wrestled the thing, trying to shove it as far away from the door as possible and out of the corner of his eye he watched as you left, finally able to breathe a sigh of relief as he focused on the clicker.
It felt like hours before Joel managed to shove it to the floor, sweat pooling at his forehead as he shot both guns, using up all the rounds before he watched the thing finally lay lifeless, not movements coming from it. He took a moment to lean against the wall and catch his breath before he turned his head to the door.
After a few more seconds he made his way out of the building and scanned the area for you, frowning when he didn’t see you but the frown left as you peaked your head out from behind a car. In a few large steps Joel was pulling you into his chest and you were sobbing as you held onto him like he was your life line.
Joel’s hand rested on the back of your head as he held you up, his arms holding you close to him and he could feel your fingers digging into his back as you choked out apologies. Joel just kept shushing you as you continued to apologise, he knew he needed to move the two of you, he had no ammo left and the dark was starting to set in but he wanted to make sure you were ok first.
“Hey,” Joel said, pulling back and tilting your chin so you could look at him, he didn’t speak as he wiped gently at your cheeks, leaving his hands there as he spoke. “You have nothing to apologise for, alright? You needed to see for yourself what it was like out here, I get it Y/N/N, I do but you’re alright, I promise.”
“I should’ve listened to you Joel.” You sniffed and he smiled softly at you.
“You got an idea in your head, I should’ve known there was no stopping you.” He said and you let out a wet chuckle. “I’m not mad at you, we’re both alright.” Those words made your eyes widen and you pulled back abruptly causing him to frown.
“Are you?” You asked, tugging his sleeves up and inspecting it for bites before moving the collar of his shirt and checking there too. Joel chuckled as he caught your wrists in his hands, more gently than he had earlier and shushed you.
“I’m okay, promise.” He told you and your eyes ran up and down him before you sagged in relief, trusting that he’d tell you if he wasn’t. “Now will you please let me get you home?”
“Please.” You practically begged and Joel smiled softly at you before gesturing for you to follow him though there was no need to really, Joel’s arm was still wrapped around your shoulder and you had practically attached yourself to his side.
It was well into the night by the time the two of you got home, having Joel with you made it easier to sneak in and it wasn’t long before you were quietly entering his apartment. The walk home had been mostly silent, your thoughts running a mile a minute and Joel content with the silence and the feeling of you in his arms to tell him you were ok, that you were alive.
“Go clean up and change.” Joel told you as he closed the door and set his backpack down before moving to take yours off for you and then gently pulling your jacket off.
You didn’t say anything, just smiled over at him before moving into his bedroom and pulling out one of his shirts before shuffling into the bathroom. It was only a few moments later he heard the shower running and let himself collapse into the sofa, suddenly feeling drained now that he had gotten you back to safety.
He knew you were too damn curious for your own good, knew that you needed to see the world for yourself. He should have known you’d have gone out there with or without him, hell some part of him had known and that’s why he checked your apartment at five in the morning before marching back to his room and packing his gun, desperately hoping you hadn’t gone and got yourself killed.
Any of the initial anger he had felt seeing you gone had worn off long before he found you and now he could only feel relief. He knew you were terrified, the last time you had seen clickers up close was when the outbreak started, you’d told him about the bombs in the city and being scared at how fast the things were but this was different, this was twenty years of evolution.
Joel sighed and lay down on the sofa, throwing an arm over his eyes. You were fine, the clicker hadn’t gotten near you and he had got you home safe. He could hear the shower running and knew you’d be out any minute, dressed in his shirt and ready to fall asleep in his arms.
That thought sent his mind back to the kiss. God, it hadn’t even been more than a small brushing of the lips but God, it had left him breathless. He knew you liked him, he wasn’t stupid. At this point you had practically moved into his apartment, the two of you spent more nights asleep together in his bed than you’d slept in your own bed since being here. He just couldn’t put himself in a position to get hurt again but today had shown him how even if he went the rest of his life without telling you how he felt he knew if anything happened to you it’d kill him, so why not at least make the most of the time he had with you.
He didn’t mean to drift off, one second he was just resting his eyes and the next he was blinking awake when he felt something shift next to him. He forced his eyes open and looked down to see you had pushed yourself into the small space between him and the sofa, your body more on him really, and a blanket thrown over the two of you. Your hand gently ran across his chest before you lay it flat against him and cuddled into him.
Joel brought his arm around you and you glanced up at him with tired eyes but still smiled at him and he couldn’t help but return the gesture before he placed a soft kiss to your head.
“Go to sleep, baby.” He murmured and watched as your smile widened, eyes lighting up now that you were safe and could enjoy the way the pet name sounded coming from Joel’s lips.
“Does you calling me baby mean you’re ready to tell me you love me?” You asked, tone light and joking so that Joel didn’t freak out.
“Sure does.” Joel said back, your eyes widening and smile dropping when his tone stayed even and serious, his lips twitching upwards as he looked at your expression. He had thought on the way home how he could tell you and hadn’t come up with anything but you had given him an opening and he decided it didn’t need to be a big deal. He knew how he felt about you and now you knew too. “Go to sleep, baby.”
“Yeah,” You said, still looking up at him in disbelief before your lips pulled into a wide smile and you reached up to cup his cheek before pulling him into a kiss.
The angle wasn’t great for it but that didn’t matter as Joel kissed you back, the kiss soft but filled with lots of pent up emotions but there was no rush, the two of you were home and safe and had each other and plenty of time.
When Joel pulled away he couldn’t help but smile down at you, your eyes stayed closed for a few seconds longer before they fluttered open and you smiled back at him.
“God baby, I’ve wanted to do that for years.” Joel told you, causing you to laugh because he could have done that years ago and you wouldn’t have had any complaints. Despite how badly Joel wanted to keep kissing you, hell he could have spent the whole night like that quite happily, he could see the tiredness in your eyes and could feel his own exhaustion pulling at him so instead he pulled you into his chest and wrapped the blanket around you both tightly before pressing a lingering kiss to your head.
“Get some rest now, baby.” He murmured into your hair and felt you nod against his chest, fingers curling into his shirt as you let your eyes fall closed.
The room was silent except for the sounds of your breathing and Joel had thought you had drifted off until you spoke again, your voice was soft, barely above a whisper but you needed to say it before you fell asleep.
“I love you too.” Joel grinned down at you and kissed your head again, whispering the words back once more before he finally felt you relax fully against him as you fell asleep.
He found it quite easy to follow after you, heart light as the confessions were finally out in the open after years of skilfully avoiding talking about your feelings. His fears from earlier were gone now that you were home and safe in his arms and he swore to himself he would protect you from whatever else the world threw your way.
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mushrubes · 1 year
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Pairing : Ellie Williams x (she/her) reader (tiny use of Y/n)
Type : angst + fluff :)
Content : Slightly canon divergent, time skips, swearing, angst, happy ending <3
Word count : 7.4k
Ellie deserves the world <3
I tried my best to stay accurate so my bad if it goes off haha
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She opened the door, looking down before up again, pointing her flashlight directly down the narrow hall. Your father’s hand was in front of you, slightly restraining you from following your mother. “Stay close to me.” he ordered as he gently pushed you forward so you were in between them, making sure you were protected from both the front and the back. No matter how long it had been, it still felt abnormally weird when you were in the situations, almost as if it was a fever dream as you saw the bodies on the floor. In all fairness, you didn’t know any different, with being born five years into the outbreak - however there was just something morally wrong that didn’t sit right with you. 
“Batteries no good.” Tess sighed as she crouched down, looking at the rusty box and the dead man beside. “And he still tried to sell it. Twice, you greedy fuck.” she said in disbelief. A sound further down the hallway made you uneasy, immediately backing into your dad whose hands where pressed protectively around you. Tess stood up, taking you to the side as Joel moved forward, his gun clutched tightly in his hand as he took slow and steady steps to where the noise was coming from. The sound become more frequent, followed along with some whispering as Joel peered around the corner, seeing two figures a bit further down. 
You looked up at your mother, a scared look on your face which broke her heart to see. She squeezed your shoulders, sending you a comforting smile as she desperately tried to convince herself it was okay, staying strong for you. He continued down before a door to his left opened, a girl with a knife in her hands raised, ready to stab him. Luckily, he took a step back in time, flinging her to the side quickly. She landed on the floor with a grunt, panting as she glared up at the figure looming over her. “Dad!” you gasped, running forward slightly as Tess pulled you back. “I’m okay, darlin’” he assured, smiling at you before going stern again. 
“Joel?” one of the figures further down called, recognising the older male who was watching the girl in front of him in confusion. From what he could see, she was most likely around your age, possibly a year off, with her hair in a neat ponytail and a slightly dirty grey raglan t-shirt. “Marlene?” Joel asked, lowering the gun as she turned her gaze to the girl too. “Are you okay?” she asked, watching as the young girl nodded. “Yeah.” she got out in between pants, reaching for her knife and glaring as Joel didn’t step off it. 
“Ellie.” Marlene spoke, lowering her hand as she looked between the two in confusion. She looked to her left, her eyes settling on you and Tess. A feeling she couldn’t describe filled her as she locked eyes with you, clearing her throat. Her attention turned back to Marlene as she called her name, this time not missing the hand that was on her side, on top of a blood-stained patch. “Oh shit.” she gasped, scrambling to stand. “No, it’s okay, I’ll be alright.” Marlene assured, picking up on her distress. “You can’t be stupid like this.” she lectured, Ellie grimacing. 
“So, this is who Robert screwed us over with. The Che Guevara of Boston.” Tess spoke up, you nudging her side slightly, silently pleading for her not to make this any worse than it already was. You stood there awkwardly as the two ladies had a passive aggressive conversation while Ellie was still glaring at Joel. “Give me my knife.” she demanded, still trying to pry it from underneath his shoe as he refused to move. “What do you need a car battery for?” Joel sneered, making you groan as he also got involved, catching Ellie’s attention. The two of you shared a confused gaze, partly from what was going on and also because neither of you had really seen another child around. 
Ellie went to grab her knife as Joel moved quicker, pointing the gun back down at her. “Not at her. Point it at me.” Marlene defended, aiming hers at him in retaliation. Tess did the same, standing in front of you. You moved around, glaring at your parents before taking a few steps forward, going to help Ellie up before Joel moved you. “Don’t touch her, remember what we said?” he instructed as you stepped back, making an ‘o’ with your lips and nodding, forgetting she could be infected. “You’re scaring her.” you mumbled as you saw her sat flat against the wall, hands up as she gazed at the weapon. 
“To answer your question, I need it for a better reason than you do, no offense but Tommy’s just one man.” Marlene answered, making Joel go stiff at the mention of the name. You furrowed your eyebrows in confusion at the name, remembering you had been told about a ‘uncle tommy’. “It’s our business to know things.” she carried on, misreading the multiple emotions going through Joel at the thought of his younger brother. “To know things? You’re the cause of it, you turned my own brother against me.” he argued, his voice wavering slightly. 
“We’re going to move Ellie out of the zone tonight, but we won’t make it anywhere like this, not for a while anyway, so now I’m thinking you’re gonna do it.” Marlene spoke, getting objection from all four people involved, all of them speaking up at once. “The hell we are.” Joel scoffed, looking back at you and Tess. “I’m not going to go with them!” Ellie argued, glaring at the family and missing the frown on your face. “We don’t have time for this.” Joel continued, looking back at Tess who confirmed. “Oh, you don’t have time?” Marlene spoke up. “Who is she?” Tess asked, unsure of it herself.
The two girls were left watching the adult’s bicker, looking between them both. “She’s cargo.” the lady confirmed, leaving Joel to groan once again, shaking his head. “We don’t smuggle people, I’m sorry.” Joel retaliated, watching as her gaze moved to you. “Who’s she then?” she copied, seeing his gaze harden. “She’s our daughter!” Tess answered for him, Joel avoiding the eyes on him as he was aware what they would bring up. The adults all bickered for a few minutes before eventually calming down. “There’s a team of fireflies waiting for her at the old state house. I know what’s out there, we were going with an entire squadron for that very reason. But now I don’t have a truck, I don’t have a squadron, Fedra’s five minutes away and what I do have is you. And I know what you’re both capable of.” she explained, gesturing to both you and the fighting. 
“What are they capable of?” Ellie wondered, smiling slightly as she heard a chuckle from you. “You get her there safely, we’ll give you what you need, not just a battery - the whole thing. A fuelled-up truck, gun supplies, everything. I swear.” she bargained, Joel’s expression not changing the slightest as he took in the information. He looked at Tess who tilted her head, grabbing your shoulders gently. “Come on, they’ll catch up.” she assured as you walked around the corner with her. Joel slid the knife away with his foot as she reached for it. “Asshole!” Ellie grumbled, glaring up at him. 
“You trust her?” Tess asked, Joel coming over to talk it out as he pulled you into a hug. “No, me neither, but she seems desperate.” Tess debated, knowing why he was struggling. You zoned out, thoughts and ‘what ifs’ filling your mind as they tried coming to an agreement. “You guys can talk it out but please remember that I’m bleeding out.” Marlene called, the two nodding as they thought of what to do. “Okay, here’s the deal. We’ll get her to your crew at state house, but before we hand her over they give us everything that we want. If not, we kill her there and then.” Tess demanded, Marlene nodding in agreement. 
“Really?” Ellie asked in astonishment, looking between the groups. “That fast?!” she continued, not getting the message. “You are all that matters, our team will not jeopardise that. Remember what I told you? Now go get your backpack. Now, Ellie.” she demanded, the girl getting up and rushing into the room in front, gathering her stuff. “Let’s go.” Tess spoke, Joel nodding at Ellie to follow before sending Marlene one last look and grabbing your hand, following behind them.
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“Don’t move!” the men ordered, both Joel and Tess raising their arms as they glared at the figure. Ellie and you stood in between, your arms raised as Ellie stood there confused. “Raise your arms.” you whispered, as she nodded, taking a deep breath. “You’ve gotta be shittin’ me.” the man stated as he pulled his visor up, the group lowering their arms slightly. “Okay, let’s talk this out.” Joel tried to bargain, stepping forward. “Turn around, get on your fuckin’ knees.” he continued as Joel got nervous. “Now hold on-” he continued, staying calm for the girls. 
“Just get on your knees.” Tess sighed, following the orders as the rest of you did the same, stopping the man’s constant moaning. “Listen, you let us do this run, we’ll split the parts with you.” she offered, Joel looking at you worriedly as he saw you shake. The bickers continued, now kneeling in the rain with hands on your heads and eyes forward. You and Ellie shared looks, unsure of what was going on and the reasoning going between the adults. You noticed a scanner of some kind, scanning each one of you as he walked past. Ellie was in between you and your parents, probably not helping with the nerves that were already consuming you.
When it was her turn, she screamed, turning behind and stabbing her knife into his knee, causing him to shout in pain. Joel immediately got up and stood in front of you, not thinking twice which earned a glare from your mother who was now in front of Ellie. “We can fix this.” he said, turning between Ellie and the man. “Move.” he repeated over and over again, Joel in an almost sort of stance, concerning you. “Dad?” you called out, worried about what was happening. Tess picked up on it almost instantly, trying to help him out. The man pointed his gun at you, Joel groaning before lunging at him, tackling him to the ground, before getting on top of him and punching him repeatedly in the face. 
Both yours and Ellies eyes widened as you felt yourselves freeze to the spot, unable to remove your gaze from the scene in front. Tess moved to see the scanner red, Ellie’s eyes widening as she saw it had scanned her. “Joel!” Tess dragged out, a few seconds later the man pulling you away from her. “I’m not sick! I’m not sick, look! This is three weeks old; nobody lasts more than a day.” Ellie defended, pulling her sleeve out and showing Tess. “That’s the same as...” your mother paused, referring to the mark that had appeared on your arm about a week ago. You watched your dad in concern as he gazed as his bloodied fist, lost in thought. 
“We gotta move, dad.”
----
“Tess, what are you doing?” he asked as he saw her looking around, turning away from you and Ellie. “Where did Marlene say she was taking you?” she asked Ellie, striding around the place. “Uhm, I don’t know. Just West.” she answered honestly, you placed a hand on her arm, sending her a sympathetic smile as your mother mumbled under her breath. “Okay, well, I mean one of them gotta have a map on them, right?” she rambled, searching some of them. “Joel, can you help me?” she barked, looking around frantically. 
“No. Tess, it’s over. We are going home.” he ordered, walking over to her as she looked back. “It’s not my fucking home!” she snapped, causing you to wince as you watched your parents bicker. A silence swept over, you stood nervously picking at your hands. “I’m staying. I mean, our luck had to run out sooner or later.” she exposed, catching your attention as you struggled to breath for air. No, no, it couldn’t be. There was no way - not your family. You were always so careful, always so safe. 
“Fuck...” Ellie mumbled, stepping closer to you and grabbing your hand, intertwining hers with yours. “She’s infected.” she finished, Joel looking at the pair of you and back at her. “Show me.” Joel demanded, Ellie letting go to let you walk over. As Tess stepped forward, he instantly put a hand in front of you, forcing you to step back with him. His stoic face not even changing as Tess’ softened with tears. She moved her shirt and hair back, revealing it to the pair of you. “Take your bandages off.” she told the girls who complied, not wanting to cause more problems. 
“Look.” she whispered, walking over to Ellie and then you and taking your arms in her hands, holding it out. “This is real. This is fucking real. I need you to get her to Bill and Franks, they’ll take her off your hands.” she rambled as Joel shook his head vigorously, looking back at you. “I’m not putting her in danger.” he barked back, making it clear what his priority was. “No, no, no, I can’t take her. They’re not going to take her.” he argued but she wouldn’t give in to his arguments. “They will, because you’re going to convince them. Yes, you will...I...never ask you for anything, not to feel the way I feel, not to shut the fuck up because I don’t have time.” she continued.
“This is your chance. You get her there; you keep her alive and you set everything right. And take sweets as well.” she ordered; your sobs now harder as you heard your childhood nickname. “Not her.” he argued, disagreeing in giving you as well. “Please say yes, Joel.” she pleaded before Ellie screamed, stepping forward as the corpse moved. “Oh fuck!” she grumbled, grabbing onto you as you pulled her beside you. Joel stepped forward, shooting it in the head. 
Silence filled the room before shouts were heard outside, Joel jogging over and pushing the door open slightly, seeing the hoard of infected heading for them. “How many?” Tess asked, as he quickened his pace, grabbing onto the girls. “All of them.” he replied, looking around for a solution. Tess grabbed the gun on the floor, using it to bust open the barrel and moving it, spilling the contents onto the floor. “Ma, what are you doing?” you asked, now terrified of the situation. “Making sure they don���t follow you.” she replied, busting open another and doing the same. “Sweets, I love you.” she called as she threw the box of grenades, leaving them laying on the floor. “
“Joel, save who you can save.” she pleaded, the lovers taking one last gaze of each other’s faces and Tess shutting her eyes as he swiftly grabbed both yours and Ellie’s arms, pulling you along. “No!” Ellie huffed, trying to pull herself from his grip. “Mom! No, dad, please!” you tried to argue, knowing deep down there was no other way but that was your mother for God’s sake. “We can’t leave her!” you and Ellie both shouted, punching his back and arms as he continued pulling you both forward, not allowing either of you to look back. 
The door slammed, informing Tess that you had all left, the only sound filling the room being her pants of air, trying to somewhat calm down as the shouts from outside got louder, now approaching her quicker. She grabbed the lighter in her pocket, taking steps back from the door as she desperately tried to light it. The main door burst open, infected rushing in before she got a stable flame. Nerves overtook her as she backed into the pillar. Her panting increased as the flame stopped, locking eyes with one infected who had found her, now approaching her.
 The infected had already latched onto her, giving her the kiss of death as she stood frozen, her impending doom now moments away as memories flashed through her head - meeting Joel, giving birth to you - the light of her life, the apple of her eye, the reason her and Joel kept going every day. At the last second, the lighter worked, a stable flame present as it dropped from her hand, igniting the liquid on the floor and engulfing the building and everything in it. No matter how fucked up the world had gotten, she had her family who she eternally loved, and nothing could ever replace it.
Joel had managed to get the pair of you a few feet away before it blew, the sound of windows exploding making all of you flinch. “No! Mom, please!” you screamed, Joel pulling you back and holding you in his arms as he stopped you from running into the area, his grip on you tightening. “I’ve got you baby, I love you. Your ma loves you.” he mumbled, trying to comfort you as both your stream of tears and his drenched his shirt. Ellie watched the scene unfold, her eyes welling up as she’d forever be grateful for Tess and all she did for her, allowing her to come in the first place. She held back the urge to hug you two, deciding it would be best to leave you be.
But nothing could help fix the everlasting hole now in the family.
----
“You need to get some sleep.” Joel mumbled, pressing a kiss too your forehead as you finished up your food. You hadn’t eaten much, but it was understandable considering what had happened in the last forty eight hours. “So should you.” you grunted, Joel taking a deep sigh, aware you didn’t mean to be rude and to be fair, it couldn’t be helped. “I’m staying up to watch over you two, go join her. Please?” Joel sighed, looking over at where Ellie was currently laying her sleeping back out. You grunted before getting up, hugging him and wishing him goodnight before walking over to the other girl.
“How are you feeling?” Ellie asked softly, moving her backpack so you had more space for your sleeping bag. “Honestly? Still like shit.” you chuckled as she looked at you sympathetically. The pair of you settled down in the sleeping bags, turning the light off, the only illuminated area being the porch where Joel was still sat. “Hey, uh, I know you’ve got your dad and we’ve...we’re not that close but if you need someone to talk to...” Ellie offered, a small smile on your face. The familiar butterflies filled your stomach, unsure of why but keeping it to yourself.
“Thank you, Ellie. You too.”
----
“Just looking for my brother, nothing more.” Joel answered honestly, his hands up in the air as you and Ellie copied, staying quiet. A lady rode forward, stopping a bit in front of him on her horse. “What’s your name?” she asked, looking at him in curiosity. His eyebrows furrowed in confusion as he tried to figure out if he knew her. “Joel.” he responded, watching as her eyes widened slightly, looking at him and then the girls.
----
The slightly stiff wooden gate was pulled open, allowing the hoard of people on horses into the secluded area. “What is this place?” Ellie asked, looking over at you next to her. “I have no idea.” you responded, looking back at your dad who wasn’t listening. She had her own horse while your dad had insisted you shared one with him, ignoring your attempts of bargaining to allow you to ride with Ellie. The two of you had gotten closer over the past few weeks and it hadn’t gone past Joel. He’d seen the pair of you hanging out more, the slightly lingering looks and unspoken conversations you’d have through eyes. He’d noticed how you’d laugh and smile around her more and occasionally go all shy when she’d said something to you that he couldn’t hear - it made the fear inside him grow even bigger. And with no one else to ask about this, it was driving him crazy.
You followed his line of sight, settling on the male who looked similar, guessing that it was your uncle. You had never met him, you remember being told you were a baby when he had left your parents, having enough of the way they lived their lives. “Tommy!” Joel shouted, raising his hand as he tried to get his attention. The younger brother looked over, his face softening instantly and wasting no time in scrambling down the ladder, making his way over. Joel did the same, jumping off before helping you down and meeting his brother halfway. You helped Ellie down, who intertwined her hand with yours and squeezed it comfortingly, standing behind Joel. 
A slight chuckle escaped Ellie as she watched him hug Tommy, a tight grip on him evident. It made you frown as you saw the hurt in her eyes, knowing that she never really saw your dad be affectionate to anyone but you and he hadn’t seen his brother in years but wasn’t afraid to. “The fuck you doing here?” Tommy asked, bewildered that his brother was there in his home. He looked around, taking it all in. “I came here to save you.” Joel joked slightly, laughing as Tommy did the same, bringing him in for another hug. You wrapped your arm around Ellie, trying to comfort her. It only lasted a few seconds before Joel had pulled away, turning to face you with Tommy. 
----
“There’s more if you need it.” The lady assured as the three of you sat eating food, grateful for a decent meal again. “Thank you, Ma’am.” Joel responded, nodding his head. “It’s been a while since we’ve had a proper meal.” he explained, Ellie interrupting. “Actually, I don’t think I’ve ever had a proper meal, this is fucking amazing.” she answered, getting an elbow to the side from you and a glare from Joel. He looked back at the two, apologising for her language. “Ellie, let’s mind our manners.” he reminded as you looked at Tommy who smiled at you. “What?” Ellie called, watching a girl peer around a pillar and watch you all, backing away when Ellie called her out. 
“What’s wrong with you?” Joel questioned, confused as to why Ellie was acting like that. “What about her manners?” she bit back as you continued eating, not wanting to get involved. “She was just curious.” The lady assured, trying to help calm Ellie down. “Kids around here don’t normally look or talk like you.” she admitted, Ellie nodding her head. “Right, well maybe I’ll teach them.” she commented, earning a snort from you. “And I want my gun back.” she spoke, Tommy watching the interaction in amusement. “They also aren’t armed.” she spoke calmly, which annoyed Ellie even more. 
“You know what, I think maybe y’all got off on the wrong foot.” Tommy spoke carefully as Joel watched. “She was gonna have her guys kill us.” you defended, Ellie giving you a grateful look and a disapproving look from Joel. “We gotta be real careful about who we let in this place. It’s all bark, we’re just trying to scare off those who might wanna try us, that’s all.” he informed, understanding the girls’ outbreaks. You zoned out, letting the group all talk, too consumed by your loud thoughts. 
----
You and Ellie followed along, not really paying attention to the tour of the town and just keeping up. “Let’s just run off or something.” Ellie huffed, earning a laugh from you. “As if. Could you imagine my dad’s reaction?” you reminded, knowing he’d freak out even here if you were out of his sight. “Can you teach me how?” you both grinned as Tommy said something about shooting, catching your attention. “No, he can’t.” Joel answered straight away, not giving his brother a chance. You rolled your eyes and Ellie groaned. “Can’t do anything around here.” Ellie grumbled as you made a sound of agreement, knowing exactly how she feels. “That’s what he’s been like since I was born.” you sighed. You loved your dad dearly but he never let you do anything, claiming it was too dangerous or some other excuse. 
“This place actually fucking works.” Ellie stated, shaking her head in disbelief as you all walked over to the farms. “Hey Joel, check it.” she called before imitating a sheep, earning a laugh from you. Ellie connected her hand with yours, swinging your arms as you both walked. “Sooo are you like, in charge?” she asked, turning to Maria. “No one personally is in charge, I’m on the council. Democratically elected, serving three hundred people including children. Everyone pitches in, we rotate patrols, food prep, repairs, hunting.” she went on, basically saying everything was shared between the community. 
“No way!” you gasped, jogging over to the horse. Ellie followed behind, Joel’s pace speeding up. “That’s our newest one, a few months old. Her name’s shimmer.” Maria told them as they stroked the horse’s head. You and Ellie stood stroking and pressing your heads to the horse, giggling as it’s wet nose rubbed against you. “She’s beautiful.” you sigh, reaching and stroking her mane again. “She is.” Ellie agreed, however her eyes weren’t lingering on the horse, instead they were on you.
----
Love will abide
Take things in stride
Maria had left about half an hour ago, leaving you and Ellie in the house while Joel was still out with Tommy, ‘catching up’. You had found a cassette player in the house, searching through stuff in your bag as you looked for the tapes your dad had placed in there, some a gift from Bill and Frank and some of his own he was able to recover. “What are you doing?” Ellie asked as she watched you in curiosity. “Playing music.” you shrugged, putting the cassette in and hearing the familiar tune of ‘Long, long time’. You turned to Ellie with a mischievous smile as her face dropped. “Dance with me.” you grinned, holding a hand out. She shook her head frantically as laughter spilled from your lips.
Sounds like good advice
But there's no one at my side
“No, absolutely not. I don’t know how to.” Ellie tried to defend, sitting on the sofa as you rolled your eyes playfully. “I don’t either. Come on, please?” you pleaded, as Ellie looked at you, debating to herself as she sighed, getting up and taking your hand. Your arms hand wrapped around each other as you clumsily swayed side to side. Your head was buried in her neck as she rubbed her hands up and down your back, taking in the moment. It was very rarely you were able to just relax so you took the chance, savouring the moment. You looked up, seeing her look at you with a lovestruck smile, reminding you of how you used to see your dad look at your mother sometimes. 
And time washes clean love's wounds unseen
That's what someone told me
“You okay?” she asked, carefully cupping your face as she saw it soften, a bittersweet smile plastered on it. “Yeah. You just remind me of how I used to see my parents - before he got all moody.” you half joked, mocking your dad and earning a chuckle from her. “What about you? You look like you’ve got something on your mind.” you spoke up, watching as she went silent again something engulfing her mind. “I...uh...promise you won’t leave me?” she asked, making you confused. “El, I literally can’t.” you reminded, taking her words a bit too literally. “No, like...like you won’t ignore me and you know...stuff changes between us.” she rambled, struggling to put her words together. Nerves rose as you got concerned, her attitude scaring you.
But I don't know what it means
“I think I love you.” she whispered, not meeting your gaze and looking at the ground. “I love you too, you’re my best friend.” you answered, not understanding what she was saying at first. “No, like...you know...” she continued, you pausing for a second before understanding, cheeks heating up. “Oh.” you mumbled, Ellie rocking on her feet without realising. “I think I love you too.” you responded honestly, a genuine look in your eyes. “You do?” she gaped, taken aback from the confession. “Why wouldn’t I?” you asked, frowning at the surprised look on your face. 
'Cause I've done everything I know
To try and make you mine
She sat back down on the sofa, you following behind and sitting next to her, hands intertwined with hers as your thumb brushed the back of hers, trying to comfort her. “Joel doesn’t. You heard him, I’m just cargo.” she said, her voice cracking as you frowned at her words, knowing this had been brought up because of earlier. “No, no, Ellie. Don’t listen to my dad, that’s just...him. I would do anything for you.” you admitted, your cheeks heating up yet again as she finally met your gaze, a small smile on hers.
And I think I'm gonna love you
For a long long time
 “Really?” she questioned, watching as you nodded your head frantically. “God, yes.” you muttered, leaning in slightly as she did the same. No other words were said, except a short, small kiss was shared - being cut off by the two of you pulling away, grinning at each other as the door opened and Joel announced his arrival, completely oblivious to what had happened. 
And for the first time in a while, it felt like things were getting better. 
----
“This ride to the university, is it a suicide mission?” Joel asked, not looking at Tommy. “No. It’s dangerous but it’s nothing you can’t handle. Just prepare and do what you do.” he shrugged, confused about the doubt coming from his as Joel rarely doubting anything. “You’ve had people go that way and come back?” he continued, looking for some sort of conformation to assure him this was the right thing to do for you and Ellie. “All of them. What is this?” Tommy wondered, Joel finally looking up and meeting his eyes. “They’re immune, both of them.” Joel opened up, Tommy furrowing his eyebrows in confusion. “What?” he asked, not following along. 
“Sweets and Ellie. They got infected at some point, but they didn’t get sick. Neither of them.” he explained, making Tommy move and start pacing. “Tommy. Tommy.” he called, trying to get his attention. “I saw them get bit myself, it was months ago. They’re immune.” He assured, trying to get him to calm down as he saw the panic on his face. He moved, sitting opposite of Joel as he took a deep breath. “From the beginning.” he demanded, wanting to know the full story as Joel thought. 
“For Ellie, it was Marlene. She hired us to smuggler her to some fireflies. It went bad, Tess got bit. She made me swear to take the kids. It was her dying wish, the hell was I supposed to do? We made it as far as K.C and then, you know, they saved my life there, from another kid.  Five years ago, I would’ve destroyed him but they had to shoot them to save me. Fourteen years old. Because I was too slow and too fuckin’ deaf to hear him coming.” he recalled, voice wavering. “I saw...I saw a man kill his own brother to save them, while I just watched. And today I thought that dog was gonna tear them apart because it smelt something on them, and all I did was stand there. I couldn’t move, I couldn’t think of anything. I was just so...I was so afraid.” he opened up.
“You think I can still handle things but I’m not who I was. I’m weak. There are these moments where fear comes up out of nowhere and, my heart, it feels like it stopped.” he paused, taking a deep breath. “And I have dreams. Every night.” he added, Tommy looking up. “What kind of dreams?” he questioned, wanting to help his brother. “I don’t know. I can’t remember, I just know when I wake up, ‘ve lost something. I’m failing in my sleep. It’s all I do, it’s all I’ve ever done, is failure. Again, and again, and again.” he said, his voice turning into a whisper.
“You want me to take them?” Tommy asked, trying to think of other solutions but none coming to him. “Take Ellie. Not sweets, I’ll just end up getting her killed, I know it. I have to leave Ellie, and keep sweets as safe as I can. I can’t have a repeat.” he pleaded, knowing it was selfish but no matter what, after losing Sarah, after losing Tess, he swore to himself that his daughter, his second chance would be his priority, no matter what. “Joel...” Tommy started, thinking of how to word his thoughts. “I mean, that’s why you took off on me, isn’t it? To make up for the things we did? Well here’s your chance, and here’s mine - to have our kids in a better world. ” he defended, trying to persuade him. 
“And you’re younger than me, you’re still strong. You said it yourself, you’ll come back. You have to take her. And you can’t tell anyone, not even Maria. Tom, you’re the only one I trust, if anyone else sees those bites on her, what’s on her skin, they’ll shoot her. I can’t protect her like my own, I can’t put my daughter in danger for her. It’s the last thing I’ll ever ask of you, I swear.” he said, wiping his tears. “What about her? Have you asked how she feels about Ellie going with me?” Tommy asked, watching him shake his head vigorously at even the idea. “No, no, it doesn’t matter. Don’t mention it to her, I need to keep her safe.” Joel stated.
“I’ll take Ellie at dawn in two days.”
----
“He what?!” you gasped, taking in the information as Ellie collected all her stuff, putting it in her backpack. “No, no, he’s probably just in a mood-” you tried to argue as she shook her head. “He seemed pretty set on it.” she shrugged as you looked at her in shock. “You’re not going to even argue?” You suggested, knowing if he said something she’d normally try to do when she disagrees with him. “It’s not worth it.” she sighed, bringing you into a hug and rubbing her hands up and down your back. “Please...” you whispered, your eyes welling up, breaking her. “I don’t leave for another day. Wait for Joel to leave tomorrow, and we can do something for the day.” she suggested as you looked up in even more confusion. “I’m coming to?” you said, it coming out as more of a question as she realised she said something she wasn’t supposed to.
“He hasn’t told you, has he?” she mumbled, looking at you sadly as you tried to follow along. “He’s sending me to Tommy so he can take me. You’re staying here with him.” she informed, as you looked at her sadly. As she walked out the room, you followed after. “I’m coming too.” you demanded, watching as she tried to plead and Joel following after as the pair of you headed to the door. “I’ll be okay.” she assured, smiling sadly as you followed along and tried to walk out after her, Joel grabbing onto you and stopping you from leaving. “Let...me...go!” you tried to fight, struggling to get out of his grip. He tightened it, shutting the door and carrying you into the living room as you punched him in the chest. 
“I’m sorry, sweets, I’m sorry.”
----
You waited for Joel to leave, saying he has something to do today and he’ll see you later before sneaking out, making sure it wasn’t obvious. You stayed clear of the bar and the restaurant, sure that he wouldn’t see you. Unfortunately, while walking to the stable, you bumped into Maria. “Hey! What are you up to?” she asked, raising an eyebrow. “I was uh...going to see Shimmer.” you half lied, hoping she wouldn’t question any further. Maria sighed, looking over and seeing Ellie stood at the side of her stable, trying to make sure no one would spot her. “You’re going to see Ellie, aren’t you?” Maria asked, you sighing and nodding at her. “At least, let me come with, I’ll say you’re with me if needed.” she suggested as you nodded.
“El!” you grinned, running over to her and almost knocking her over in a hug. She let out a grunt as she caught you, wrapping her arms around you tightly and swaying. “She’s not here to tell us off or anything, she’s helping us.” you assured as she got tense when Maria came over. “Okay.” she smiled, kissing your cheek and squeezing your hand. Maria debated, thinking of something to do for the pair of you before smiling. “Do you guys want to take Shimmer out?” she suggested, smiling as both of you gasped, nodding.
----
Maria smiled at the pair of you as she put Shimmer back in the stable, you and Ellie giggling about whatever. “Shit.” She mumbled, looking in the distance. Both yours and Ellie’s faces dropped as she saw Tommy and Joel, a bit further away but seeming to be heading to the houses. “Quick, come on.” Maria ordered, both of them following after as they went around the houses, making sure the males didn’t see them. They legged the last bit, you sneaking through the back door as Maria followed. “Ellie, stay here where he won’t see you.” she ordered, knowing he was going to go through the front door. Maria could not have been more thankful for the food she had packed in her bag, taking it out and placing it on the side as Joel walked through the door. “Play along.” she whispered.
“Hey sweet- Maria.” he said, looking at her in confusion as he didn’t expect to see them. “Joel! You’re just in time! I was bringing some food over for the two of you, I made some last night and had some left over.” she lied as you made sure not to give it away. “Thank you.” he smiled, coming over and wrapping you in a hug. “Anytime.” she nodded, winking at you before walking out of the front door. You watched slyly, hugging your dad back so he couldn’t see you watch her and Ellie head over to their house, not before Ellie waved to you and put a massive smile on your face. “Did you have a good day?” Joel asked, pulling away as you hummed in agreement.
“Yes.”
----
You had just finished your food, humming along to the song that was playing on the cassette player as you heard your dad call your name. He walked back in, the smile now replaced with a disappointed look. “Want to explain this?” he asked, holding up the coat in his hands. You felt the colour drain from your face as you realised you forgot to give Ellie her coat back before she left, having given it to you as you were out. “She must of forgotten to take it with her yesterday.” you tried to lie, but knew he wouldn’t buy it, having seen her wear it when she left the house yesterday. 
“Sweets, I told you yesterday, stay away from her. I know it’s hard, but if we go with her, I’ll be putting you in danger.” he lectured, holding his head in his hand as he took a deep breath. “And?” you shrugged, not understanding why it suddenly was a big issue now. “The point is, you’re my daughter and I can’t lose you!” he huffed, not understanding why you weren’t understanding and listening to his pleads. “And she’s my girlfriend, and I can’t lose her!” you revealed, shutting your eyes and bracing yourself for his reaction, waiting to hear him shout. But it never came. 
Instead, you were greeted by a warm embrace, his head on yours as you punched his chest once. “I deserved that.” he admitted, earning a giggle from you and a small smile on his face. “I’m sorry, sweets. I just...you’re my priority and I can’t lose you. I didn’t mean to hurt you.” he apologised as your frowned, pulling away. “It’s okay dad, I know you didn’t mean to. Can we go get El?” you asked, hopeful he’d say yes. He sighed, rubbing his neck. “Tommy told me she doesn’t want to talk to me, and I don’t blame her.” he sighed, sitting on the sofa and thinking of an idea. “I’ll tell you what...” he spoke up, catching your attention.
“We can go catch them before they leave tomorrow and she can choose who.”
----
Glancing at the time, the clock read 5:35, signalling it was time for you to put your shoes on. You peered into the living room, eyebrows furrowing in confusion as you didn’t see your dad. You checked all the other rooms, Joel being nowhere in the house. Knowing where he would be, you grabbed your stuff and making your way outside. you made your way over to the house opposite, seeing Tommy and Ellie walk out in time. They waited for you, letting you walk with them. While you and Ellie were walking, hands intertwined, Tommy saw the bag on your back, sighing as he read your mind. “Why do you have your bag?” he asked, dreading the response that was coming. “I’m coming too.” you stated, shrugging it off. 
“Kid, I would have no objections but your dad-” he started, stopping as he saw the figure already in the stall, sorting the horse out. Ellie scoffed, getting his attention. “You came here to say goodbye or something?” she asked, Joel shaking his head. “No, I came here to take one of these horses and go with sweets.” he answered, looking at the girl and ignoring the pit in his stomach. His eyes settled on your intertwined hands, raising an eyebrow. “Would of gave you one...” Tommy spoke up, Joel looking at him before back at you and Ellie sighing. “I know. Anyway, that was thirty minutes ago and I guess...you deserve a choice. I still think you’d be better off with Tommy for all-” he started, getting cut off by her. 
“Let’s go.” she stated, giving him the spare bag as she pulled you with her, stroking the horse as he turned to Tommy. He smiled at his brother knowingly and nodded his head. “Wait.” you said, turning to Ellie before walking over to the two. You didn’t say anything, instead hugging Tommy and catching him off guard slightly. “It was nice to meet you, Uncle Tommy.” you smiled softly as he grinned, ruffling your hair slightly. “It was nice to finally meet you too, kiddo. I’m sorry.” he nodded, lifting his head up and waving at Ellie. “Good luck with two Millers.” he teased, making the girl grin as Joel groaned in protest. “She’s the annoying one.” he commented, Tommy patting him on the shoulder knowingly as you brought him along with you. 
Ellie moved to the side, expecting him to help you up first and getting surprised as he hoisted her up, then you. “I’m sorry for...” he started, unsure of what to say. Ellie didn’t question it, knowing what he was trying to say and instead smiled softly at him. “It’s okay Joel.” she assured as you smiled at the two, glad the people most important to you were starting to get along better. You wrapped your arms around Ellie as Joel turned to his brother, talking about directions before they pulled each other into a hug, making you somewhat sad. As you rode away and heard the gate shut behind you, Ellie squeezed your hand, sensing the sadness. You had found your family and a safe place and already had to leave. 
But you knew it wasn’t the end, and you’d be back again soon. 
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dameronology · 1 year
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"there isn't anything that i wouldn't do for you." with joel miller please 😩😩
this is my first time ever writing for joel so pre-warning this could be total shit
Joel Miller was a hard man to ignore.
He had a heavy presence; it filled every corner of the room with his various huffs and sighs, meaning that he was on your mind even when you were in a bad mood with him. You didn't want to be. Not when you were living - hell, surviving - in a time where everyday was too fucking precious. It was just...a miscommunication, maybe. Joel had changed the plan of attack at the last minute, you'd been shot at, yada, yada, yada. Now, quite justifiably, you were sat with your back facing him, staring blankly at the wall and waiting for him to apologise.
"Are you gonna stop giving me the silent treatment now?"
You glanced over your shoulder at him, shooting him a dirty look. "Are you going to apologise for?"
"What the damn hell am I meant to be saying sorry for?!"
"You went the wrong way!" you exclaimed. "You said we'd come in from the left, and you went right, and those fucking mercenaries almost got me-"
"- but they didn't! I saved you in time, didn't I?"
"It doesn't count as saving me when you're the one who put me in danger in the first place, Miller."
Joel sighed to himself, trying to refrain an eye-roll. Sometimes his inability to hide discontent was a curse, and that was something he realised when your glare widened. You were impossible at the best of times. In this climate, there weren't many of those.
Hands on his hips, he finally cracked and crossed the creaky floorboards of your hotel room. You were lucky to have found it in a motel half way between your last city and the next. It had no running water - or anything, really - but there was a mattress and a roof with minimal damage. That was the best you could find these days.
"Look...can you look at me? Just for a sec?" Joel began. He leant down in front of you, placing his hands on your knees as he balanced himself opposite where you were sat on the end of the bed. "I'm sorry, okay? I really am."
You glanced down at him.
"There are usually two things on my mind during a shootout like that: keeping you safe and then knowing the safest route out," he continued. "Running from every all the fuckin' time is tiring. My head gets loud and...I'm prone to slipping up. I don't like to and I hate even more that it happens but it does. And I'm sorry."
"Joel," you murmured. "No, I'm sorry. Shit. I shouldn't have made you feel bad-"
"- I want you have to faith in me all the time," he cut you off. "I want you to have confidence that I'm gonna look after you and keep your ass safe because there isn't anything I wouldn't do for you."
"I do," you murmured. "I promise."
"I love you," he replied. Joel softly placed a hand on your cheek, guiding your face down to meet his in a tender kiss. "I've got you. Always."
You smiled. "I love you too. Always."
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intoanotherworld23 · 10 months
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Better Things To Do
Pairing: Reader x Joel Miller
Warnings: MATURE CONTENT NSFW 18+ ONLY, there is sex, consensual sex, unprotected sex, p in v, minor spanking, Joel being a little shit, swear words
Length: 1800+ words
Summary: Joel was supposed to go hunting with Tommy that day, but he found something much better to do instead
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"Oh god please don't stop." Crying out into his shoulder, your legs on either side of his waist, shaky hands digging into his skin.
“No no baby I’m not gonna stop. I’m not close to being done with you.”
Your inner thighs sticking to his legs as you bounced up and down. Unsure of what to do with your hands as they gripped the headboard, and then latching onto his chest to keep yourself upright. He was stretching your inner walls spreading you open for him.
"Just like that baby." He encouraged as his hands gripped your hips even harder. "Ride my cock just like that."
His bed squeaking with each thrust your body made on top of his. Feeling as your breasts were bouncing back and forth his eyes on you the whole time. Reaching up so he could grab them and squeeze them in his hands.
Moving your hips up and down sliding along his cock as fast as you could. His hands guiding your hips up and down on him. Your walls squeezing around his cock making him groan.
"Stretchin that tight little pussy." His voice do deep and dark it had your eyes rolling into the back of your head. "So I can fuck you more often."
Joel leaned forward so he could attach his lips to your neck sucking on the skin surely leaving a mark. His hands reaching up to grab your breasts as you moved your hips back and forth.
"Such a good girl for me." Mumbling against your chest as he sucked in on your erect nipple making you gasp. "Taken my cock so tremendously."
Looking down to where you two were connected watching as he disappeared inside of you. It was like you were swallowing him whole, and you didn’t want to let him go.
"Your cock feels so good inside me." Wrapping your arms around his neck as you lifted your body before slamming back down.
Your hands gripped his back as he would sharply drill his cock deeper inside of you. Raking your nails down his back as he found your sweet spot within minutes. Curling your toes so hard your foot started to cramp up.
Your cheeks were starting to heat up, and you were feeling flushed. In this moment all you felt was Joel and no matter how many times you guys had sex you could never get used to the feeling of his cock.
"Such a cock hungry little girl aren't you." Smirking up at you as he was watching you lose control while you were riding him. "Greedy to feel my cock inside you."
Mouth hanging open little tiny whimpers leaving your throat unable to make any other sounds. Becoming so overwhelmed with pleasure as his cock drilled straight into your pussy.
Feeling your orgasm approaching you already knew you weren't going to last much longer.
"Tight little pussy all for me." His hands keeping a grip on your hips as he helped lift your body up.
Both of you staring into each other's eyes making it a more intimate moment. He wanted to watch your face as you came undone on his cock. Your facial expressions alone turned him on.
"Wanna hear you scream my name darling."
He groaned as he suddenly flipped you around on your hands and knees. The motion shocked you that it took you a moment to realize that you were in a whole new position. Flinging your body around like some type of rag doll.
“Fucking scream my name baby I wanna hear it.”
Feeling as he pushed his cock deeper inside of you hitting an all new angle. Hands gripping onto the sheets in front of you arching your back so your ass was literally up in the air.
"Joel?" A voice spoke on the other side of the door making both your heads turn in that direction. "Joel are you there?"
"Fuck it's Tommy."
He leaned his head forward onto your shoulder biting the skin lightly. Groaning but he once never stopped thrusting into you. Not being able to find it in himself to pull out.
"I totally forgot he wanted to go hunting later."
"Joel I know you're in there."
Clearly hearing the anger in his voice, but that wasn't stopping Joel from now drilling his hips into yours. If Tommy really wanted to go hunting he was gonna have to come in this room, and drag him away.
"Stay quiet for me baby." He whispered sensually in your ear making you whimper.
"Joel answer me." He yelled this time at the exact moment Joel slammed his cock deep inside your stomach.
Turning your head to Joel to see if he was going to stop what he was doing, and answer the door. Instead he kept going and was trying to act like Tommy wasn’t outside the bedroom door.
"Fuck just take someone else I already have the bags packed downstairs ." He groaned as he looked down watching his cock disappear inside of you.
Tommy swore he heard moaning and whimpers, and that’s when he realized what was going on inside the room. Shaking his head with a chuckle at the fact that you two were always on each other like a bunch of horny teenagers.
"You not gonna come out and say hello." Tommy’s tone was playful only wanting to irritate Joel.
"I'm a little busy at the moment." He responded making you giggle as he squeezed your cheeks in his hands.
“Even for your own brother.”
“Jesus Tommy fuck off.”
Joel yelled watching the veins in his neck protrude, and it turned you on. His face turned red from frustration from Tommy, and trying not to already cream inside of you. Trying not to laugh having a feeling that Tommy was doing this on purpose.
"Alright fine asshole I'm leaving." Putting his hands up even though you couldn’t see him.
“I hope pussy is worth more than hunting.”
Hearing his boots storm away from the door as Joel continued to pound inside of you. Both of you laughing as he admitted then that he heard you both. It was a little embarrassing for you, but Joel was amused.
"Joel he could have just walked in here and saw us." Turning your head to look at him as he smirked down at you.
"That wouldn't have stopped me."
He winked making you playfully roll your eyes at him. Which was the truth Tommy could have walked in and he would have just covered you up, but still kept going until he was finished.
"Fuck he can watch I don't give a shit."
Giving him a weary look at the thought of Tommy watching the two of you going at it. Not that Tommy wasn’t attractive, but it would have been weird to you to have Joel pile driving into you while he watches.
“That not turn you on?” Shaking your head at him as he chuckled.
His cock hit your sweet spot making you scream. Finding that spot he was relentless and continued to hit it over and over again. His hands gripped onto your hips so hard they would probably leave a mark.
"You are just absolutely dripping sweetheart." His hand came down on your ass cheek making you squeal as you felt the sting.
“Are you sure you don’t want Tommy to watch?” Joel pushed smirking down at you teasingly.
“Or maybe Tommy can fuck me and you can watch.”
“Oh really?”
Joel knew that you were playing along and fighting fire with fire. Judging by your face he knew you were messing with him now. Snapping his hips sharply as you leaned forward face falling into the blankets.
"Oh god right there Joel." Moving your hips back against him driving him crazy .
"Gonna soak my cock with your cum baby?" He teased you as his hand moved up your back tracing your spine. "Wanna feel that pussy squeeze my cock."
"Harder Joel please." Begging him feeling your stomach tightening as you knew you were so close to release.
"You want harder baby?"
Slowing down his thrusts on purpose making you whine like a baby. Staying inside of you as you clenched around him then slowly pull out. All he l wanted was to hear you beg for him. Wanting anyone possibly walking by to hear how you begged for him.
"Wanna hear you beg me to fuck you harder."
"God Joel please fuck god fuck me harder." Screaming out as you started to move your hips on your own to feel more of him. "Fuck me harder Joel please."
His words had your mouth hanging open, but only little whimper and whines were leaving them. Joel was always one for dirty talk, and couldn't control his tongue whenever it came to you.
Joel was bringing out a side of you nobody else has been able to do. Getting you to do and say things that always used to make your cheeks burn. He made you feel confident about yourself, and let you know everything you did turned him on.
"Fuck I'm gonna cum Joel ." You tried warning him as you felt that familiar coil in the pit of your stomach.
"Yeah that's my good girl."
He gritted through his teeth as he felt your pussy clenching around him tightly. Closing his eyes as his cock was pulsing more frequently, but he wanted you to coat him with your juices first.
"Cum hard for me sweetheart I know you want to."
Feeling your legs shaking and trembling as he never slowed down. By now there was probably a puddle of your sweat mixed with juices that were coating the sheets. The smell of sex and lust filled the room and entered into your nostrils.
Your body was moving all over the place your legs feeling sore from the position they were in. Your entire body felt like it was in flames, and you knew you were close. The room was filled with your whimper and his groans.
Pulling you up by the waist so your back was to his chest. Hands wrapped around your stomach his face pressed into your neck inhaling the scent of your skin. Leaning your head back as you felt him taking full control of your body now.
"Let me feel you cum around my cock sweetheart."
He whispered as he leaned his forehead against your shoulder blade, and sharply drilled deep inside of you.
"Let go for me baby it’s gonna feel so good."
Your orgasm smacking you in the face as your entire body clenched, and your pussy tightening around him. Gripping onto his wrists nails digging into his skin as you tried to control your breathing. Your chest heaving up and down as you were coming down from your intense orgasm.
Leaning your body forward on your hands as you felt sweat dripping down your neck. His hands massaging your skin so delicately and in a comforting way.
"Now I wish he would have walked in."
"Let him see I've got better things to do." Breaking the silence with his joke reaching back to pathetically smack him in the chest.
"Joel." Exclaiming with a shake of your head as you smiled back at him.
"What I'm just saying." Shrugging his shoulders with a nonchalant tone in his voice. "Maybe then he will leave me alone."
"There's no way I would want him walking in here watching us." Responding with a shake of your head.
"Like I said sweetheart." He leaned forward against your back, lips to your ear, hands gripping your hips. "That wouldn't stop me."
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soulofapatrick · 1 year
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Instant Attraction - Tommy Miller x reader
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Summary: Upon meeting Tommy with Joel and Ellie you find the pair of you have immediate attraction for each other
Words: 1.7k
Warnings: none 
Notes: Part one of the Instant Attraction series
Y/N’s POV
“What!” Ellie snaps at the girl who’s been watching us from afar, she’s been hiding behind one of the support beams with her. Tommy, Maria and Joel all turn to where the girl is now running off, Ellie having scared her. 
“What’s wrong with you?” Joel elbows Ellie lightly, his southern heart probably so embarrassed my Ellie’s wild behaviour and I try to stifle a laugh at the embarrassment in his voice as this is a very different side of Joel. 
“What about her manners?” Ellie looks at Joel then me. 
“She’s just curious,” Maria speaks up, “Kids around here don’t usually look or talk like you.” 
“Right,” Ellie’s voice dripping with sarcasm as she rolls her eyes, “Well, maybe I’ll teach them. I want my gun back.”
“Eleanor!” I use her full name, tone as stern as I can make it at the surprise on Maria’s face while Joel looks mortified and there’s an amused smile playing on Tommy’s lips. I can’t help but feel relaxed despite how tense it feels between Joel and Tommy. Ellie grimaces at the use of her full name and just goes back to stuffing her face, this being the first real meal she’s ever had. 
It’s fucking amazing compared to the beef jerky that Joel keeps on him at all times. It’s like a full Sunday roast, gravy and chicken and all and my mouth was salivating so much at the sight of it being placed in front of me. Ellie and Joel dug into it like they hadn’t eaten in months which is somewhat true and I wanted to do the same but every time Tommy’s intense gaze landed on me I felt myself flush because he’s good looking. 
Ellie picks up on it as she’s wiggling her eyes suggestively which has me kicking her under the table and she lets out a slew of swear words in pain that has Joel fixing me with a stern look like the one I gave Ellie a few minutes ago. I mumble out a sorry before going back to demolishing my meal, a snort coming from Ellie. 
“Thank you ma’am,” I mumble under my breath, mocking Joel’s tone and it has Ellie snorting and Joel’s head turning our way again with a defeated sigh. 
“My apologies about them ma’am,” Joel says to Maria, defeat in his tone, “You know how kids are.” 
“I am 20 thank you.” I speak up and Joel doesn’t even bat an eyelid, keeping his head turned away from me as his whole body gives Maria a see kinda look. 
“Child.” 
“Asshole.” 
“Manners.” 
“I like her, she’s fiery.” Tommy drawls, amusement still playing with the corner of his lips as his eyes flick from Joel to me. I think my heart stops when his dark eyes shift from my own to my lips and then away because I definitely imagine that, proven by the elbow in my side from Ellie. 
“Pain in my ass, is what she is.” Ellie put on her own Joel voice and the man just drops his head when Tommy and Maria actually laugh. The tension in Tommy’s shoulders seems to fade as he throws his head back in an unstrained laugh and I think this is when I really fall for the man. Something tells me not to get my hopes up despite his eyes following my lips every so ofter because of the way Maria seems to stick by his side like glue. 
“Should have left you at Bill’s.” Joel grumbles, grabbing all three of our plates and getting up to follow Maria to do his part in cleaning up. It leaves me and Ellie at the table with Tommy but of course Ellie doesn’t even try and be a wingwoman. Instead she’s jumping up, kicking her chair back and heads in the direction Joel and Maria disappeared off too with a call of “I’m not sitting in that bubble of sexual tension.” 
“Ellie!” I call after her, my face burning at the way Tommy raises an eyebrow at me while I just keep my eyes on Ellie’s retreating figure until she disappears and then my hands seems the most interesting thing around. 
“Sexual tension, huh?” There’s movement and then the chair Ellie was previously  sitting on is moving until a calloused hands reach for mine, stopping me from picking at the skin around my nails, “Hey darlin’, don’t do that, you’ll make yourself bleed.” 
I keep my head down, knowing my face is the colour of a tomato, and I drop one of his hands so I can turn the other hand over so I can lightly trace the lines on his palm. I usually do this with Joel when I’m feeling anxious but this feels different because Tommy’s scooting his chair closer so his hand settles in my lap while I continue to trail my fingers over the lines and the other arm is thrown over the back of my chair so he can lean in closer. 
“You got any family?” Tommy asks, voice quiet as if not to scare me.
“Joel and Ellie are the closest left. I had a younger brother who I lost before Joel and Ellie found me.” I tell him, finally daring to glance up and my breath hitches at how close his face is to mine, our noses almost able to bump and it has my cheeks flaring up again. 
I can’t look away despite how much I would like to. I’m usually loud and boisterous, Joel is always telling me that, but when it comes to guy I like I find myself getting flustered and forgetting how to breathe let alone formulate sentences. It’s what’s happening right now, my eyes are stuck searching Tommy’s face and taking him in. He and Joel look enough alike to be brothers: it’s mainly in the nose and mannerisms. Unlike Joel his skin is sun kissed and his freckles are visible from a distance and he’s sporting a moustache that makes me wonder what it would feel like in a kiss. I find myself acting on autopilot, one of my hands is running through the ends of his naturally slicked back hair as I find myself enthralled with the way it curls, curling strands around my fingers. His eyes are such a deep brown they’re almost black, reminding me of the night sky reflecting on water in the quietest hours of the night. His eyes hold so much passion and optimism I envy his way of seeing the world. 
A clearing of the throat has me snapping my head away from Tommy to find Joel standing there with Ellie and Maria, all three of them watching us. Ellie and Maria have proud looks on their faces while Joel just looks like a father who’s caught his kid sneaking out. It makes me shrink into my seat but Tommy doesn’t even flinch, if anything he acts bolder by moving his arm from behind me to fall onto my shoulders, thumb rubbing soothingly. 
“I want to stay here.” Ellie speaks up and I meet Joel’s eyes, seeing the same shock and hope reflected in them. We had talked about what happens after we hand Ellie over the fireflies and find Tommy but this… we never had a plan for this, “Fireflies were never my family, I’ve never had a family until now.” She turns to Joel because she knows she’s already got me sold. I have always seen Ellie as a daughter figure despite her being only six years older than her. 
“Joel?” I ask quietly as he just stares at Ellie, chest heaving as if he’s having a panic attack. Before I can move Ellie’s wrapped her arms around him and I see the glazed look in his eyes: he’s fighting guilt and want but it seems the want wins because he’s giving in and hugging Ellie back. It makes me relax and I realise I’ve been gripping Tommy’s thigh with nails digging in so I quickly withdraw my hand with an apology but he just squeezes my shoulder, looking at Maria. 
“There’s that house by the strawberry plot they can have. It’s two bedroom though and…” She’s trailing off, eyes flicking between me, Joel, Ellie and then Tommy. 
“I’ve got a spare room in mine,” Tommy answers her unasked question before Joel can open his mouth to say anything. He just gives Tommy a pointed look that Tommy seems to understand by the small nod Tommy sends back. Maria then tells Ellie and Joel to grab their packs and she’ll show the way to the house while Tommy finally takes his hand from mine and also stands. 
I copy and suddenly arms are wrapping around me and Ellie’s mumbling against my shirt, “You better not fucking disappear on us.” I laugh softy, pressing a kiss to there hair and hug her back until Maria’s calling for her. 
I’m being guided back against the door when it closes behind me, Tommy caging me in with arms either side of my head. He doesn’t make any moves other than that, just watching my expression for any signs of discomfort or fear but despite having only knowing this man for less that eight hours I feel completely safe. I feel like I know everything about him from all the stories Joel told me. 
“This is crazy,” He murmurs, testing the waters and closing the gap a little more, “We’ve only just met.” 
“Crazy,” I breathe, a small smile on my lips because yeah, he feels it too. He definitely feels it too when wind-chapped lip land on mine and steal all the air in my lungs. I’m grabbing the collar of his blue fleece jacket and pulling his body flush against mine as I melt into the kiss, body already wanting more. I feel alive for the first time in ages and want whatever Tommy is offering me despite the speed of all this. 
It seems he wants the same with the way his hand tangles in my hair and pulls, drawing a gasp from me before he pulls his body away from me enough to take me in before he’s groaning, “Can’t, I promised Joel I’d behave.” 
“I want this.” 
“So do I,” He whispers, “but I promised Joel we’d be sensible. Let me show you the town and it’s people first, take you on a date first and let you settle in.” 
“But-“ 
“That doesn’t mean I’m going to stop kissing you.” 
“Thank fuck.”
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Part One // Part Two // Part Three // Part Four // Part Five
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playbucky · 9 months
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Make A Wish
You and Joel have been together for a while, on this birthday a few revelations happen.   Characters – Joel x Reader, Sarah and Tommy. Word Count – 1.7k
‘I gotta go.’ You told them, ‘Enjoy breakfast, have an amazing day and celebrate winning your game too hard.’ You told Sarah, she smiled up at you as you pressed a kiss to the side of her head. ‘Happy birthday. Sorry I’ve gotta go in early but I’ll see you later.’ You told Joel, you pressed a quick kiss to his cheek as you picked your bag up and walked out. ‘Oh, and I’ll pick up some cake, you decide where we’re ordering from.’ You pointed at Sarah as you stopped in the doorway. ‘Deal?’ You asked, her smile widened  ‘Deal.’ She agreed with a nod, you smiled back at her before you blew a kiss into the room and sprinted out. ‘Tommy’s here.’ They heard you shout before he entered the kitchen. ‘Happy birthday.’ Tommy said to Joel, he gave his brows a scowl but nodded. ‘How’d you land her again?’ He asked with his head tilted to the side, Joel grumbled as he stabbed the eggs. ‘Did she get you anything for your birthday?’ Tommy asked, a suggestive eyebrow raised. ‘Yeah, when it ticked over into the new day.’  ‘Dad.’ Sarah groaned Tommy chuckled. ‘You both have dirty minds, she got me some new shirts.’ He commented as he stood up, taking his plate and glass with him, he downed the orange juice as he reached the sink. ‘What the shirt that’s inside out.’ Sarah reminded him, he looked down and groaned, the plate dropped into the sink as he walked away. ‘He’s losing it.’ Tommy said, the bacon in his cheek. ‘You think he’s gonna propose tonight?’ Tommy asked, Sarah shook her head. ‘No, I don’t think he wants to do it on birthdays, mean I wouldn’t mind but he won’t want to spoil it.’ She told her uncle. ‘Maybe I’ll propose to her?’ Tommy suggested. ‘Not gonna happen.’ Sarah said, Tommy slouched against the counter but nodded. ‘Yeah, I don’t think I’d stand a chance.’ Tommy stated, Sarah nodded and stood up from the table. ‘You coming tonight?’   ‘Tonight, what’s happening tonight?’ He asked, Sarah nudged his shoulder. ‘Cake and takeaway.’ She informed her uncle, he narrowed his eyes. ‘Oh, not a special occasion then?’ He quizzed, she smiled. ‘I can’t, got a date with a lady friend, I’ll take your dad out later and maybe you and Y/N can join us?’ Tommy suggested, Sarah tilted her head. ‘Or you can take grumpy so Y/N and I can have a girl's night.’ Sarah suggested, Tommy arched an eyebrow. ‘Maybe.’ He said, shoving more food into his mouth. ‘We gotta go.’ Joel said, they moved towards the front door, dishes at the back of their minds as they got ready for the day ahead of them.
‘I’m back.’ You called, shutting the door with your hip as you balanced the cake on one hand. ‘Cake?’ Sarah asked as she appeared. ‘Nice to see you to, and yes, cake is here.’ You said, she smiled widely and skipped down the hallway before she took the cake from you and pressed a kiss to your cheek. ‘How was school?’ You asked her. ‘It was good.’ She replied. ‘Just good?’ You quizzed, she nodded and took a step back as you removed your jacket. ‘Yup, did work, learned something and then came back here.’ She said, you arched an eyebrow. ‘No sneaking away during the time we were away?’ You asked, she quickly shook her head, her thick hair moved on its own. ‘Never.’ She said, her back straightened as you playfully narrowed your eyes at her. ‘Mmm.’ ‘You’ll be doing it in a few years anyway.’ You told her with a shrug. ‘No, she won’t.’ Joel shouted from the living room, you removed your shoes and dropped your bag at the door. ‘I’m gonna put this in the fridge.’ Sarah said, you nodded before you separated. ‘Stop trying to corrupt her.’ Joel threatened as he looked up at you, you rolled your eyes. ‘I’m preparing you for it.’ You told him as you crossed the room, you stood at the edge of the couch, his arm automatically wrapped around your waist as your hand disappeared into his thick hair. ‘I don’t want to think about it.’ He grumbled, you chuckled as you leaned over and pressed a kiss to the top of his head. ‘I’m gonna go get changed.’ You mumbled against his head, he tilted his head all the way back into the soft cushion. ‘Dinners been ordered.’ He said, his hand rubbed your hip. ‘Amazing.’ You whispered and pressed a quick peck to his lips before you swiftly moved away so he couldn’t catch you.
‘Y/N.’ Sarah called out, you turned back to her. ‘Sweetie?’ You asked, she was sat underneath her covers, the soft pink duvet gathered on her crossed legs as she looked at you.   ‘Everything okay?’ You quizzed, her eyebrows were pinched together. ‘Yeah, I just - ,’ She trailed off, focused on the covers. ‘Me problem or dad problem?’ You asked, head tilted to the side as you looked at her. ‘You.’ She said, you nodded. ‘Okay, want snacks?’ You quizzed her, she shook her head. ‘Oh, must be serious.’ You joked, you went to make your way over before she lifted her head. ‘Can you shut the door?’ Sarah asked, your brows furrowed as you shut it and walked over, carefully sitting on the edge of her bed. She didn’t say or do anything, you reached out and took a hold of her hand and ran your thumb over the back of her hand. Giving her comfort without saying it. ‘Do you love me?’ She asked, your eyes widened. ‘Of course I do.’ You replied. ‘Where is this coming from? Do I not tell you enough?’ You asked panicked that you only showed it to Joel and neglected her. ‘No, I mean yeah -,’ she let out a frustrated sigh. ‘I don’t like calling you Y/N.’ She stated, now it was your turn for your brows pinch together. ‘Okay.’ You said, ‘What do you want to call me instead?’ You asked her, she rubbed her lips together. ‘I was thinking mum, if that’s okay with you?’ Sarah quizzed, your heart stopped as you searched her face. ‘Mum?’ You asked, she frowned at you but nodded. ‘I’d love that.’ You told her, she smiled widely and lurched forward, her arms wrapped around your neck. ‘You’re crying.’ Joel stated, he placed the tv remote down onto the couch and quickly crossed over to you. ‘I am.’ You agreed with his statement, the warm tears lingered under your eyes. ‘Oh no, what have I done?’ He asked, his hands rested on your shoulders as he took you in. ‘Nothing, baby, nothing at all.’ You told him, he relaxed slightly. ‘Then why the tears?’ He quizzed, you reached up and wiped your cheek, the wetness spread across it. ‘She wants me to be her mum.’ You informed him, his hands dropped to his side. ‘What?’ He asked, you sniffed loudly and looked at him. ‘Sarah, she asked if it was okay for her to call me mum.’ Your voice cracked, Joel froze as you rubbed the heel of your hands into your eyes. ‘Joel?’ You asked, he blinked and focused back on you. ‘Are you okay with that?’ You asked him, he shook his head. ‘I should be asking you that.’ He said, you shook your head and stepped closer to him. ‘Joel… I -,’ you couldn’t find the words due to the hurricane that was spinning through your head. ‘What did you say?’ Joel asked, you inhaled shakily. ‘I said yes, but if I’ve over-stepped, I can talk with her.’ You quickly back tracked your answer when you saw the wrinkles on his forehead, deeper than normal. ‘No, no.’ He quickly said, he tried to push any insecurities away. ‘She beat me to it.’ He commented, a hand came up and scratched his chin, your brows pinched together. ‘What?’ You asked, not sure if you heard him correctly. ‘Just stay here, I’ll be back in two minutes.’ He said before you could give him an answer he jogged away, disappearing up the stairs. You listened as he pushed the door open up the stairs, he cursed when it hit the wall a little too hard. Drawers were opened before he quickly crossed the room again before he bounded down the stairs.   ‘Joel?’ You asked, his eyes darted back up to you. ‘I’m hoping you’ll say yes to this, so it’ll become official.’ He said, your eyebrows jumped up when he opened the small black box.   Your hands snapped to your mouth as you gasped, the small golden band encircled a small emerald. One of your hands reached out and took a hold of Joel’s wrist, you could feel his frantic heartbeat, his hand started to shake. ‘It’s beautiful.’ You breathed out. ‘Only one suitable enough for you.’ He commented, you looked at him. ‘I wanted to do this for a while, but I couldn’t find a perfect time but since Sarah’s asked you I want to make it official.’ Joel said, he carefully took the dainty ring out of the box before he chucked it onto the couch. ‘Will you do me the honour and marry me?’ Joel asked, he looked at you with wide eyes, you looked at him before you smiled and nodded. ‘Yes.’ You breathed out, he let out a breathy chuckle before pulled you in for a kiss.   Joel placed a large hand on the back of your head, he pulled back from you but keep his forehead against yours. You both looked down as Joel took your hand, he carefully slid the ring onto your finger, your wriggled it into place. ‘Mmm, suits you.’ He said, you chuckled as he lifted your hand up and pressed a kiss on the knuckle above it. ‘Did you do it?’ Sarah asked, you both pulled away and looked at her. ‘Yeah he did.’ You said, she squealed and ran down the stairs before she bounded into your arms, Joel wrapped an arm around her as well.
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𖣦 drunk!ellie headcannons by @savannahsdeath drunk!college!ellie williams x reader | slightly suggestive, throwing up, obviously alcohol
-drunk!ellie who can't drink alone or she'd completely pass out.
𖣦 giving loser!ellie head for the first time by @moncherellie ellie williams x gn!reader | cunnilingus (e receiving, r giving), ellie's first time, fingering
-eating loser!ellie out is a religious experience
𖣦 pretty on camera by @evera-era ellie williams x afab!reader | tlou!au, slight coercion, dirty talk, oral e!receiving, fingering, spanking, ellie is kinda rough, sex tape !!
-you hear ellie’s footsteps behind you. she enters the bedroom you’re in, giving a small sigh. the two of you were currently on patrol, scouting a cabin. this route typically didn’t give you any problems; it could be a bit of a drag.
𖣦 teasing ellie over text by @elliesprettygirl ellie williams x reader
𖣦 victory lap by @elliesflower ellie williams x f!reader | rich!ellie, plus-sized female!reader, degradation (kinda), mean!ellie, vouyerism, semi-public masturbation(kinda?), ellie and reader are both perverted ngl
-It was yet another blazing hot day at the country club, the sun’s sweltering rays kissing the backs of your legs as you bent down to retrieve a fallen golf ball from the bright green turf, careful not to bend straight over so that your panties would be on full display for anyone who dared to walk behind you.
𖣦 smut blurb by @elstoy ellie williams x reader | smut
-anyone else ever think about being on ur knees for ellie mid patrol?
𖣦 small hands by @hunnylagoon ellie williams x reader | warning for mentions of postpartum depression
-people say that the magic disappears when you have children, that never applied to you and ellie, you are just as hopelessly in love as the day you were married. you celebrate christmas with your friends and family despite a few bumps in the road.
𖣦 ellie drabble by @dsybouquet ceo!ellie williams x fem!reader
-braindead about ceo! ellie who goes out with her managers for drinks after a day in the office. the first buttons of her white shirt open and the rest of her suit a bit losely, letting go of the work environment to enjoy herself.
𖣦 ellie blurb by @astralnymphh high!ellie williams x fem!reader | mdni!, smut
-bro high!ellie is the typa girl to strap you, lazily.
𖣦 camping by @elliespet modern farm!ellie x gf!reader | smut 18+, cursing
-on your anniversary, ellie sets up a special date. how sweet of her! no way she’ll act like a feral dog out here right.. right?
𖣦 random smut blurb by @scarleart ellie williams x fem!reader | smut
-can we just sit and talk for a moment about how ellie is a fucking feen for creamers????
𖣦 birthday girl by @mxlktxa ellie williams x fem!reader | language, (brief) 18+ content , alcohol use, modern!au, (brief) underage drinking (reader is turning 20, while ellie is 22)
-i placed my keys and bag right at the front door, leaning against the front door to mentally prepare myself for whatever ellie had planned for my birthday today.
𖣦 loser!ellie blurb by @seattlesellie ellie williams x reader
-loser!ellie calling u mommy while u ride her strap
𖣦 college basketball player!ellie drabble by @eroseas ellie williams x fem!reader | exhibitionism, getting caught masturbating (both ellie and reader)
𖣦 dealer!ellie williams by @astroels
-dealer ellie who's actually just a loser lesbian with too much love and money to spend
𖣦 ellie blurb by @lovergirlism ellie williams x reader | no warnings, just silly domestic fluff, ellie’s sexy and you like looking at her, reader is dramatic
-“what’s cookin’, good lookin’?”
𖣦 street racer!ellie headcannons by @phantombriide ellie williams x reader | fluff, smut, and angst if you squint, spin in a circle and really put your mind to it. mentions of joel dying, mentions of squirting, fingering, strap-fucking, nudity, um reader gets off on her gear shift..., reader also gets off to the vibrations of her car
𖣦 "what would you do if i went to touch you now?" by @louswrld11 ellie williams x f!reader | wlw relationship, moderndayau!, whiny ellie (dying), oral, fingering, ellie's a switch?? wow, face sitting (i literally screamed into my pillow), cuddling!!!, ellie begging??omg yes pls, reader being more of a dom, ellie being a bit of a brat. literally just lesbians
-ellie hates it when you're not paying attention to her
𖣦 clingy!ellie headcanons by @dumblilb ellie williams x f!reader | SMUT 18+ MDNI, oral and fingering (r!receiving), masturbation, weed, fluff, loser!ellie
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christmas time is right around the corner and it's my favourite time of the year. so, I'd love to get some christmas requests from you. it can be one shots, blurbs, headcanons or moodboards. I'm open for anything.
here's a list of all the people I write about.
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