#ellie x joel

[arcadiabay]

ELLIE + JOEL in 1.05 (HBO) THE LAST OF US

[jammingjoellie]

they wanted to kiss so bad....

😩😩😩

[ch-4-eri]

Ellie is the definition of a troubled teenage girl and I love that

[typewriter83]

Did you read plumms stories???? Oh my God I I thought I was the only one who knew her work. Man if people here already send you hate, plumms would be cooked in here🤣 she had no fear. When I thought that story with Uncle Joel was the most dangerous thing she could ever write, she came up with that Dad Joel fic. But my favourite fic of hers was that one where they going to Salt Lake like canon (forgot the name). What was your favourite? Do a ranking, I'm curious

Ranking Pluums’ stories, that’s not easy. They’re each unique, and I enjoyed them all - unfortunately I know there’s a couple I’m probably forgetting.

Discussing of Joellie stories below cut.

Sunkissed - yeah, uncle Joel was my favorite of hers. I even told her in a comment that I wasn’t gonna read it, the idea of incest made my brain just brrzzt. But, because it was her, I was willing to try and dear lord. This was one story I really wanted the backstory to - how did it start, how long had it been going on, and prove my theory that Ellie was the one who initiated it - she was really feisty in this story.

Crack a Rib - I’m still on the floor over this story. The first chapter, describing the Ellie-sized hole in his body for her to just fit to, ugh, this is the kind of stuff I live for. And there was a perfect amount of Joel ridden guilt to make me scream

Future Days - we went a long time not knowing this was Pluums. I read this early on in my Joellie deep dive, even before I’d watched the flashback scenes from part 2. Of course after you read this story, you never look at the museum scene the same way

Baby Mine - this is a lot of people’s favorite, was probably her most popular, but with the story being hidden, we can’t see the hit count or the feedback. Again the idea of her being his bio-daughter made my brain buzz, but (for me) setting that aside - damn, this story was like watching nuclear bømb go off at the theme park. Dear god, that story was twisted and hot and we’ll never recover from losing that story.

I know there was another series she was working on where Ellie’s infection was affecting Joel - his aging was slowing down, so they could keep having babies. It was a two part series and she was working on the beginning of their relationship as well as the look in the future when they begin to realize what was happening - anyone remember the titles???

Did I miss any? Anyone wanna add any thoughts? (I can’t remember the SLC story you’re referring to) I hope she knows how much we love her work, how much she’s missed in the fandom, and that we all hope she’s doing well

🫶🏻

[final-girl96]

Ageless Secrets Chapter Seven

Five Years Later

May 2015

I've been living in the house across from Bill and Franks house now for five years. Tess has been here a few times to try and convince me to go back to the QZ. I have always refused her offer. Joel never cared to say anything to me when he came with Tess. That wasn't surprising to me, though. Joel barely looked at me when he would come to trade supplies with Bill.

It's been lovely here with Bill and Frank. The three of us go on runs around the neighbor every morning. Then, I help Bill check and make sure the fences are still intact and check the traps. In the evening I help with dinner and we'll have a little game night or Frank and I will go for a little night stroll and talk. When Bill lets me, I'll go out on runs to the part of town that isn't secure. We only went outside the fences when we were getting supplies for Tess and Joel or needed something we didn't already have.

Bill had worked hard after FEDRA left and went through the town gathering everyone up to take them to the QZ. Bill was smart by hiding because those people never made it to the QZ. They were executed a few miles down the road.

Six Years Later

August 29, 2021

I was heading back to Boston QZ upon Frank's request. He had talked to Tess on the radio and apparently she was asking about me; she asked about me everytime she talked to him over the radio. “I think you should go back to Boston QZ.” I looked at him in confusion. “What? Why? Did I do something?” My mind was going through every conversation or interaction to find what I might have done wrong. “No. No. You didn't do anything wrong. I just think you need to spend some time with her. She misses you, really misses you.”

I scoffed at that last part. “My sister does not miss me, Frank. I was always just in the way,” I said. He grabbed my hand with his slightly wrinkled one and gave me a soft smile. “She's asked about you every time I've talked to her on the radio. We even have a special code we play on the radio once in a while to tell her you're fine.” He laughed at the shock on my face. “We play songs from the nineties to let her know you're doing fine. She does care about you. You're her only family.”

“She has Joel. I'm sure they're all snuggled up together in the same apartment now that I'm gone.” Frank got a twinkle in his eye and a knowing smile graced his lips. “I'm sensing jealousy,” he teased. “I am not. I could care less what they do.” He raised an eyebrow and shook his head going back to his painting. Frank was slowing down. He was slowly getting weaker and having pain in his muscles.

I poured myself into any medical textbooks I could find. Not only because I wanted to know what to do in the emergency that something would happen, like back in 2013 when raiders tried to get inside the fences and Bill ended up getting shot. I knew what I had to do and how to properly take the bullet out and stitch him back up. When Frank started having weakness in his hands and some in his legs along with pain at first I thought maybe arthritis. But things started to slowly get worse. He needs a cane to get around.

Then when he complained about having some numbness and tingling, saying his legs almost feel restless and he was having burning pain, I immediately jumped into the medical books. I had come to the conclusion that he might have a neuromuscular disorder. I could be sure what kind, whether it was MS or ASL or something different. I did more research and looked into what kinds of medication he should take to help and Bill went in search of them.

“You are jealous. I see the way you look at Joel when you think nobody is looking or paying attention,” Frank said. “Oh yeah? And exactly how do I look at him?” I asked. “The same way I look at Bill. And before you go talking about age, I don't think it really matters in this day and age. The world is different. There aren't any rules anymore. Nobody is around to judge you on who you're with. I'll tell you a little secret. I've seen the way Joel steals small glances at you. He feels the same way; he's just stubborn and scared. He and Bill are a lot alike.”

Now I'm making my way back to Boston. Apparently Frank and Tess had a special song that he would play over the radio if I was on my way back to the QZ. The time I get there it should be dark enough to sneak inside without being seen and the way the sky is looking I would have the rain as cover too.

Two Years Later

September 2023

It wasn't hard to blend myself back into the QZ. It was like FEDRA didn't even notice I was missing. Well, there was one person that noticed I was gone. I was here not even a week when Ryker stopped me in the Alleyway I took to get home. Luckily, Joel appeared and Ryker walked away. Speaking of Joel, I was right about him and Tess. They were sharing an apartment; they were sharing his small one bedroom apartment.

Right now I was sitting at the kitchen table in the same old apartment I had with Tess before going to Bill and Franks. I hated it here; I wanted to go back. But Frank insisted I stay here with my sister. That concerned me a lot when he said that. It had made me think that he was getting worse and it's been a year since I heard from him.

I sat in the chair with one leg propped up on my knee, untying my shoes. I had a long day at the clinic. A little girl was found outside the walls and brought in. Unfortunately though we found a bite on her and she tested positive for the infection. We had no choice but to give her a shot that would put her to sleep and stop her heart. Then she was sent to be burned with the rest of the bodies. The rest of the day was patching people up and doing check ups on those who were sick with colds. All I wanted to do now was pour myself a glass of whiskey and then go to bed.

[olldtimerbuckley]

●Best Served Cold●

18+, MDNI

♡ Bonus Chapter from "Don't Be a Stranger"

♡ Established Joel x Ellie

♡ Plot? Who is she? >4k of smut

♡ Small snippet below

“Sooo, should we come up with a safe word? You know, since we're doing some kinky shit?” Ellie wiggles her eyebrows and he's amazed at how, even when stripped naked and tied up in their bed, she can still sound like such a goofball. “That's actually not a bad idea.” Her face lights up with excitement, and Joel can almost see the wheels in her mind spinning with absurd words and phrases. Then he adds, “How does ‘stop’ sound?” She rolls her eyes and blows a raspberry through her puckered lips. “You're no fun.” “Oh, baby girl,” he brushes away the hair clinging to her throat, exposing her beautifully arched neck, “you're about to find out just how fun I can be.”

[itslikeicons]

Pedro Pascal | TLOU | Icons | By me

[anaxibiaclark]

It's been awesome to see set photos and videos, even if we aren't really meant to see them, of The Last Of Us season 2. I've been overjoyed and have probably annoyed my friend a time or two about everything, but I'm sad to see there is still a lot of negativity towards some of the cast members.

This should be a moment for fans to be ecstatic to see a beautifully made video game turned into another art form that breathes life into an apocalyptic world.

Instead, we get people shitting on an actor because they still look "too young" to play a nineteen year old when they're twenty years old as they film in B.C. (And to be honest, I still had a baby face at the age of twenty.)

Bella is an amazing actor, and I can't wait to see what they do with Ellie this go around. They deserve just as much respect as Pedro has gotten for playing Joel.

And for those who can't let go of the fact that their "fan casted pick" didn't get chosen to play Ellie, stop ruining it for those of us who just want to enjoy an awesome show that was built from a beautiful game. We get it. You hate the choices that were made. You don't have to watch the show because you can still play the video game.

Just stop being assholes to people who don't deserve that kind of treatment. No one deserves that kind of treatment.

[tlou2literateroleplay]

I'm looking to do a literate first person roleplay on Discord. We can share ideas (I have one for a Abby x Ellie roleplay). I look forward to hearing from you :)

[darklinaforever]

I'm going to repeat myself, but I need it. The Last of us didn't need a second game. The open ending was very good. It's not for nothing that originally there was no second game planned. I won't be watching The Last of Us season 2. Simply so as not to relive the hell of part 2, but again and above all : Because it was not necessary.

[shegatsby]

The Last of Us

Warnings; Post apocalyptic world. SMUT! P in v, unprotected sex, don't be silly wrap your willy. Angst, slow burn.

Will the reader go with Joel and Ellie or stay at Jackson?

Words; 3.107K

A/N; Hi guys! Smut is here but its kinda sad. English isn't my native language so apologies on advance. Enjoy.

TAG LIST IS OPEN!

Summary; Ever since childhood you had to survive, you were born before the disease so you kinda remembered what was it like, to have a hot shower, clean food etc. You didn’t know what happened to your parents because they were on a vacation and left you with your grandma who passed away during the chaos. You were 10 when it happened, a child who had to be a woman over night. What happens when you are a brink from killing yourself and find purpose again?

Chapter Seven- One Night

‘’We settled here about 7 years ago.’’ Maria was giving the history of the town which called Jackson, as they were walking Y/N noticed that people were looking at them with curiosity in their eyes. They had school, laundry, gardens to grow fruit and vegetables, maybe her dream was becoming true, she liked teaching back at Boston QZ until FEDRA stopped her. She had this stupid idea that Maria and other people in Jackson would want them there, well, what’s humanity without hope persevering.

They had a barn for the horses they ride and the sheep they have, ‘’Hey Joel, check it.’’

Maybe the universe was finally granting their wishes. As Ellie was petting the baby horse Shimmer, Y/N was listening to Maria explaining how things run here,  Maria turned to her husband Tommy ‘’Well, I’m sure they would like a shower, some new clothes. We can put them in the empty house cross the street from us.’’

Joel seemed uncomfortable with things being given to him freely, he wasn’t use to that.

‘’Yeah. It’s a decent place. Pretty much untouched since ’03, but it’s got heat goin’ in it. Could do worse.’’ With the news of heat in a house Y/N was over the moon, so many things she used to have were now luxury.

‘’Trust me, we have been.’’ Ellie said looking at Joel and Y/N for support, ‘’We’ve been doin’ fine.’’ Joel immediately responded, it had been months ever since she met him and she was figuring him out, Joel was a father back then, and being a parent stuck to him, he enjoyed protecting his clan and providing, taking care of things and Jackson represented all the things he couldn’t give to them, to his new found family. He felt little in front of his baby brother, ‘’Yes, we’ve been doing fine but thank you again, for the hospitality.’’ Y/N had this instinct to be on Joel’s side all the time even if he was wrong.

Maria took Y/N and Ellie to their new house while Joel and Tommy went to talk. The house looked normal, two stores, as soon as they walked in they were welcomed by the heat, Maria left them alone to settle, she said they should visit her when they were done. Tommy was true, the house was untouched since forever, it looked cozy with comfortable chairs and yellow light, ‘’Let’s find the kid’s bedroom and you can shower there.’’ Y/N said as they climbed the stairs, ‘’And you’ll shower at parents’ bedroom with Joel.’’ Ellie said with a sarcastic tone and a smirk on her thin lips, she wasn’t stupid. ‘’Ha ha very funny.’’ They found the room, Maria’s people placed clothes for Ellie on the bed, ‘’See you in a bit.’’ And Y/N left her to find the parents’ bedroom, it was normal, big bed with two side tables that had lamps, a brown wardrobe, she found new clothes on the bed. A red sweater, jeans, new boots, underwear etc. She hit the shower immediately, the last time she got a hot shower was at Bill and Frank’s house and that was months ago. Her body welcomed the heat willingly, there were several choices of shampoo and body conditioners and thanks the gods above she found razors! Maybe the night they talked about what they would do manifested itself. As she covered herself with a brown towel and leaving the shower she heard some footsteps but thought it was Ellie. Her hair was damp and loose, her body smelled like the rose scented body wash and she walked into the bedroom finding Joel sitting at the edge of the bed, looking defeated. It was obvious that something was bothering him as soon as they stepped foot on the Jackson. ‘’Hi!’’ she said with a nervous tone, ‘’I’m-‘’ he looked to meet her eyes, ‘’I’m sorry, I was waiting for you to finish-‘’ he was mumbling, she could see the blush creeping on his beautiful face, ‘’Its okay.’’ She was holding the towel she was in with one hand, ‘’Look, they left clothes for us. No offence but please throw the old ones away.’’ She smiled gently and Joel stood up, almost crashing his lips onto hers, the thought of it made his heart beat faster, ‘’I should take a shower.’’ He said and walked past her, smelling the rose scent on her, his mind went to the roses he had in his garden back at Austin Texas, Sarah loved growing flowers.

When Y/N heard the water she got dressed and left the bedroom, found Ellie to visit Maria and Tommy’s place. Their house was right across and the white door was unlocked so they walked in. The fire place was lit, there were books and candles on the coffee table, blankets on the couch, Y/N imagined the happy couple curling up with their books by the fire place, she wondered if she could experience that kind of love.  There was a memorial on top of the fire place for two people called Kevin and Sarah, they thought those were Maria’s children, how they were wrong.

Maria came through the kitchen door which led to their back yard. She brought two coats for Ellie and Y/N, she wasn’t sure if Maria was doing this because she was a kind woman or because of Tommy, either way Y/N was over the moon. As Maria was cutting Ellie’s hair they were talking. They learned that Sarah was Joel’s daughter, it broke Y/N’s heart because she looked at when the day Sarah died, it was on the outbreak, she probably got bit or someone killed her, death of his daughter explained why he was like this. So many questions on her mind were answered.

Maria didn’t forget to warn them about Joel but Y/N and Ellie already heard his reputation back at the QZ, they went to the movies together. At first Y/N thought that Maria was joking, there wasn’t a movie theater but they made place for people to watch movies, they had a white screen and a projector, Y/N was with the adults at the back watching while Ellie was with the kids, sitting. Ellie kept looking at her back to see Y/N, every time she smiled and waved at her, clearly she had trust issues and Y/N was there to make sure that Ellie was heard and seen. Later Ellie said she wanted to explore, at first Y/N wasn’t sure but Maria reassured her, ‘’I’ll be at home, if anything goes bad just ran home and find me okay?’’ Y/N whispered in her ear so that Maria wouldn’t hear. Ellie nodded and left, later Y/N excused herself and walked to her new home. After living in that disastrous apartment this was a palace, whenever she remembered the QZ she had to relive her last day there, she almost killed herself and ready to leave this world, if it wasn’t for Joel she wouldn’t be here, of course coming here wasn’t an easy trip but Y/N, after years of solitude she felt like she had a purpose, keeping Ellie safe and taking care of two people who became so close to her that lately she couldn2t imagine a world without them.

It was a tiring day so climbed the stairs to bedroom to sleep, she didn’t forget to leave few lights on for Joel and Ellie, she found a long t-shirt in that wardrobe and wore it as a pj and carried her tired body to bed, as soon as her head hit the soft pillow she fell asleep.

What woke her up was the loud noises coming from Ellie’s bedroom, she woke up with a rush of adrenalin and run out of the bedroom, Ellie’s room was close to the stairs and hers was down the hall, just few steps. She didn’t have to walk in because she heard only Joel and Ellie, no one else so they weren’t under attack. 

‘’You’ll be way better off with Tommy.’’ Joel was explaining his decision and Y/N was silent, listening to them.

‘’Do you give a shit about me and Y/N or not?!’’ Ellie didn’t forget to include her too, ‘’Of course I do.’’ They were yelling at this point, she wanted to barge in and stop it but it wasn’t her place, they had to figure this out on their own. ‘’Then what are you so afraid of? I’m not her you know?!’’

Y/N’s hand went to cover her mouth, Ellie shouldn’t have brought Sarah into this, ‘’I’m sorry about your daughter Joel, but I’ve lost people too.’’

‘’You have no idea what loss is.’’ Joel’s unusual tone sent icy shivers to her spine, Ellie was on thin ice, ‘’Everybody I have cared for has either died or left me. Everybody, fucking except for you and Y/N!’’

Y/N was waiting impatiently for Joel to break his silence, she knew he was a stubborn man who would never back off from his decision, ‘’Now, come dawn we’re goin’ our separate ways.’’

Y/N was standing there, shocked to hear his words as Joel left Ellie’s room and slammed the door shut, she flinched, Joel saw her standing there, hair loose and in a long t-shirt, he quickly regret what just happened, he didn’t want her to see him like this but he couldn’t undo it, the damage was done. He walked to their shared bedroom, what surprised her was that he didn’t close the door, was this an invitation? Y/N hesitated at first but she had to talk to him, he couldn’t just treat Ellie like this. She walked to the bedroom, closed the door behind her, ‘’Care to explain your decision with me too or am I suppose to find out myself?’’ this was the first time she was confronting him, he was standing, back facing her, ‘’You heard.’’ His answer angered her even more, ‘’So you’re gonna ditch us. Perfect.’’ She kept her voice low so that Ellie wouldn’t hear her. Joel turned to face her, a deep frown, a sudden light in his eyes, a light that Y/N couldn’t put a finger on, ‘’I have to leave you. This is for your own good.’’ He was speaking as if he rehearsed his speech, ‘’And why is that Miller?!’’ he couldn’t believe the fire she had, usually she was so calm and gentle, seeing her like this.. he liked it. He took a step closer to her, ‘’Why can’t you understand woman?! I’m not capable of protecting you any longer, I can’t.’’ he paused to say something, thought better and stopped, he wanted to scream at her ‘’I cannot afford to lose you!’’ but he couldn’t do it, unbidden tears came to her all at once, there were mere inches between them so with all the force she had she pushed him with both hands, well, it didn’t make him move but the point was made, she turned to leave but Joel found himself grabbing her arm to stop her. She frowned, questioning him, ‘’Don’t’’ he whispered gently, ‘’Don’t go.’’ He pulled her towards his torso, ‘’Give us a one good night.’’ He was begging. Ever since he saw her for the first time at the QZ he couldn’t stop thinking about her. She kept consuming his thoughts and spending months together, sleeping close to each other, watching her take care of them didn’t help at all. He had to have her all for himself tonight, he only wished for his feelings to be mutual. Her head pressed his torso, she could feel how frantic his breathing was, his big hands went to her back, hugging her. She lifted her gaze to meet his dark ones, there was a silent agreement, tonight was theirs and tomorrow he was leaving her, with a broken heart she lifted herself to match his height to kiss him.

The kiss was a relief, all those lost opportunities during the time they spent together came crushing down, Joel eagerly kissed her back, his hands went to her ass cheeks and he cupped them with a sudden force which made Y/N to open her mouth and moan in pleasure, it drove him crazy. He just wanted to slam her against the wall and take her but he wanted to savor her, he wanted to remember this for the rest of his life. Her hands went to his face, gently caressing, his beard tickling her palms, their bodies seemed glued to each other, she pulled back to breath, it was too much. She thought she would see regret in his dark eyes but all she found was desire, she was glad. ‘’Do you want this?’’ Joel asked, his forehead against hers, ‘’Yes, please-‘’ the way she begged triggered something in him and his hands went to lift her oversized t-shirt, she was naked underneath, he liked what he saw. Y/N could feel a sudden shyness creeping to her face but she kept calm, let him look at her up and down, he was a man starved, her hands went to her green plaid shirt, their movements got quicker the seconds past by.

She traced her fingers to the old scars on his broad chest, she wanted to ask him the story of his scars but the desire consumed them together, he stopped her hands when she reached to his jeans, she looked puzzled but Joel guided her to the bed, gently laid her to watch him get undress for her.

It was a sight sore eyes, he was completely naked and she could see how thick he was, should she be nervous?

‘’Spread your legs for me.’’ He said with a low baritone, he spit into his palm and his hand went to his cock, stroking as she spread her legs for him, she was getting wetter and wetter, ‘’Touch yourself.’’ In one of his fantasies Y/N was touching herself like this, Y/N’s one hand went to her slick folds and other to her tit, squeezing, she arched her back with the sensation, Joel was hard as a rock and couldn’t take it any longer. He knelt on the bed between her legs, heavy breaths filled the room, anticipation killed Y/N, she had dreams of this moment for months, Joel rubbed the tip of cock to her wet core, she shuddered in agony, she wanted him inside and quick, ‘’We have to be quiet, can you do that for me darlin’? Can you be a good girl and take it?’’ this new side of Joel surprised her in a good way, she nodded but it wasn’t enough for him. ‘’Use your words sugar.’’ He was still rubbing the tip of his cock and driving her mad with the sensation, ‘’Yes, I’ll do what you say please just fuck me please.’’ Joel was also surprised to see this side of her, chasing after what she demanded, ‘’Good girl.’’ He praised her, ‘’I have to open you up first.’’ He announced and opened her up with his two thick fingers, she had to shut her mouth with her palm to stop herself from moaning loud but the muffled voices made his cock jump in excitement. He fingered her slowly, it had been a while for them since their last sexual encounters, probably years, so Joel was taking it slow, they had the night for themselves.

The wet sounds of her soaked cunt made pumped blood to his cock, his fingers were merciless, giving her pleasure but not there yet. He curled his two fingers and her legs started to shake, she leaned her weight on her elbows so that she could kiss him passionately, ‘’Joel,’’ she said out of breath, ‘’please, I can’t take it any longer..’’

She was ready, more than ready in fact, Joel removed his thick fingers and tasted his fingers, her juice was divine, he wanted to taste her but there was no time. He had to be up and leaving in 5 hours, he shook that thought away. Joel kissed her back and with one of his hand he choked her gently, guided her to lay on her back again, he gently pushed in, tip first, her mouth opened in the shape of O, obviously trying to control herself. He pushed his length fully and this time she couldn’t hold her scream. Joel immediately kissed her swollen lips, Y/N kissed him back her hands scratching his back. Once he was fully in her he let her adjust to his thickness and length, Y/N didn’t want to admit to him but he was the biggest of all the suitors she had. He pulled back and slammed into her again, now she was more comfortable, ‘’You want me to-‘’ Joel again wanted her consent to keep going, ‘’Just fuck me please.’’ Her reply gave him confidence. Her legs hugged his hips, with every thrust her nails digging into his back, he didn’t forget to give her multiple hickies so that she would remember him for a while, maybe it was selfish but he didn’t care. Skin slapping to each other and their moans added to their pleasure, Joel almost came when he hit a spot in her, it was spongy and both of them could feel the effect on each other, she knew that the next few days her body would be sour. His head was at the crook of her neck, sucking the skin, her hand was pulling his gorgeous hair. ‘’Fuck-‘’ Joel cursed, ‘’I’m gonna come.’’ He said, ‘’Your pussy is so tight, milkin’ me so good.’’ He just wanted to came in her, in his sick fantasies he was having kids with Y/N and living together for the rest of his life, maybe it wouldn’t be so bad… he pulled out before he came and jerked himself off on her stomach. Their bodies covered in sweat, chests raising and falling. Joel knew she didn’t came so he did something he desperately wanted to do. He went down on her. Since she was already close it was short but he get to eat that pussy like a man starved. Her soft lips and sticky juice drove him mad, his tongue hitting all the right spots, at first she was going to stop him from doing it but once he licked her pussy her eyes rolled back at her skull and she could swear that she saw galaxies when she came undone.

They laid next to each other, panting heavily. ‘’Y/N-‘’ Joel wanted to talk to her but she stopped him, ‘’Don’t.’’ she turned to him, ‘’Let’s just sleep. We have only one night.’’

Tag list;

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@elmontsmile

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Thank you for reading. :) 💜

[yearningsaphic]

My Roman Empire is how when Ellie was reading Bill’s letter to Joel, he wasn’t thinking about Tess (mentioned in the letter), he was thinking about Ellie sitting in front of him

[jammingjoellie]

Look at me like I'm the Sun.

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[rhaenyra-the-gracious]

"It wasn't time that did it." I love that Joel never talks down to her - disdainfully, like a grownup to a child. Even when he was harsh with her in the beginning, he treated her like an equal, not a child. (It just became better with time.) And everything Ellie went through, she very well deserved it. I just love their relationship - my parents still don't treat me like this, and I'm a grown-ass woman.

[typewriter83]

I’m tagging this for the Joellie followers here - and we’re gonna work together to keep track of this because I’ve seen this conversation before and now I’m paying attention.

This morning is Monday, January 20. There are 460 stories uploaded in the Ellie/Joel tag on ao3. The highest I’ve ever seen it was 464, but lately the count has been in the low 450s.

The number won’t climb if a chapter is added, only a new story will trigger that. However, there are a number of stories in the tag that should be Ellie&Joel tagged and occasionally get removed when writers realize what the / tag actually indicates.

So, help me keep track of this - because I can’t figure out what’s going on. The ship/fandom is small enough as it is and we don’t want writers taking their stories down. Let’s see what we can see/do.

🫶🏻

[final-girl96]

Ageless Secrets Chapter Six

QZ Baston

Three Months Later

I was in an alleyway with a cute guy named Ryker. I met him a couple weeks ago. He was cute; really cute. Tall, dark hair, gorgeous green eyes, tattoos all over, and around my age. The only flaw he had was that he was a player. How do I know he's a player? Because you can just tell by looking at him and the way he talks and acts. I also maybe have seen him flirting with other women around the QZ.

That was okay though, I wasn't looking for a boyfriend. I wasn't looking for anything serious; all I want is a little fling. I may or may not also be trying to get Joel's attention. It didn't start out like that at first; but a week ago when Ryker was leaving my apartment, Joel had been coming home from a long shift from whatever job he had taken up. I was standing in the doorway and Ryker was in the hall, leaning on the doorframe looking down at me.

“I'll see you later? Maybe you can come to mine tomorrow night and stay.” I nodded my head with a smile. “Absolutely.” I leaned up and kissed him while Joel stood there and watched. I didn't miss the tick in his jaw as it tightened or the way his hands curled into fist. After Ryker left, passing Joel with a quick head nod as a hello, Joel looked at me with… I'm not sure what it was exactly. Maybe anger or jealousy. Maybe it was a mixture. But I ignored him and shut my door.

That didn't stop me though. I kept meeting up with Ryker. Did I mention he was part of FEDRA? He didn't have a big part, just did patrols. Right now my back was pressed to the brick wall behind me while Ryker stood in front of me caging me in. Tattooed arms on either side of my head. His bright green eyes looked down at me and he had a cocky smile spread across his face. He was supposed to be patrolling the streets but instead he was in here with me.

I had been walking down the street coming back from helping in the clinic when a hand wrapped around my arm and pulled me into an alleyway. “And exactly what're you doing out here all alone? Don't you know the streets are dangerous?” He moved one hand to my waist and leaned in closer to kiss my neck. To be honest I was getting bored with him. To be more honest I was only doing all this to make Joel jealous. I've seen the same look on his face; that mix of anger and jealousy, or at least that's what I think it is, every time he sees another guy with me.

I gently pushed him off of me. “I'm a big girl; I can take care of myself. I was actually heading home. I had a long day at the clinic.” I ducked under his arm and moved away from him. I was getting bored and he was also getting on my nerves. He was a little too clingy for me. He was acting like this was more than just a hookup from time to time. He was starting to become a little controlling, trying to tell me what to do. Just like right now. “I told you to quit that job and move in with me. You don't need to work. I told you I would take care of you. I don't need you out here in the streets.”

“Like I said, I can take care of myself. I also don't want to move in with you,” I said, slowly backing away from him. His smile dropped and he walked towards me. “Come on now, we both know this is more than just sex.” The cocky smile returned as his hand reached out and clasped around my arm. “No, it isn't anything more and I've told you that multiple times. I told you I didn't want anything more.” I tried to pull my arm out of his grip but he only gripped it harder.

His grip was so tight that it started to hurt. “That's not how this is going to work. You're mine and as mine you will do as I tell you.” I winced from his tight grip. There was no doubt there would be a hand sized bruise on my arm after this. “Ow. Stop, you're hurting me.” I tried pulling away again once again failing. “I'll do a lot worse if you don't stop being such a lit…” His words were cut short when a hand landed on his shoulder turning him around. Before he could get a word out Joel's fist connected with his face knocking him out.

“Holy shit! Jesus, Joel, did you have to hit him so hard?”

He didn't answer me. Instead, he stepped over Ryker and reached out for me. His hand wrapped around my upper arm and he dragged me down the alley. “Ow!” I tried pulling out of his grip unsuccessfully. “You're hurting me!” He came to a sudden stop, pivoting to bore his icy stare into me. “What the fuck are you thinking whoring yourself out like some cheap slut.” I took a step away from him, tears welling up in my eyes, and anger coursing through my veins. “Fuck you, Joel. I didn't need your fucking help. I didn't ask for your fucking help. I never ask for your help or your shitty opinions. So you can get fucked!”

I turned on my heels and walked away. This time I would be going to Bill and Franks. I already had a bag that was almost ready. I just need to add a few more things to it and then I'll be leaving in the middle of the night without a word. I wouldn't have to worry about Tess stopping me since she pretty much lives with Joel now. She's never at our apartment. I hardly see her anymore.

When I get back to the apartment it's not surprising that she's not there. I walked to my room and pulled my backpack out from under the bed. I had already spoken to Frank about coming to stay with him and Bill, he was more than happy to welcome me to stay with them. I took my bag and emptied everything out of it and grabbed a couple pairs of clothes.

I took time to roll the clothes up tightly and set them in the bottom of my bag before putting everything else on top. The bag was heavy but it would be fine. I didn't care. I just wanted to get away from here. I wanted to get away from my sister. Mostly, I wanted to get away from Joel. I couldn't stay here and watch him and my sister become a couple or whatever the fuck they were.

When I was done packing I put the bag back under my bed and laid down. I still had a few more hours until I could sneak out of the QZ. As soon as I laid down and my head hit the pillow I was out. When I finally woke up it was dark outside. My watch read ten o’clock. What was even better, it was raining out. The rain was coming down hard so it would be perfect cover. I sat up, pulled my jacket on, and got my bag from under my bed and swung it onto my back. I took one last look around the apartment before walking out of the door.