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sweet nothing by showgirlellie
Fandoms: The Last of Us (Video Games), The Last of Us (TV)
20 Feb 2026
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As if on cue, a muffled, rhythmic “Yes! Yes! Yes!” drifted through the vents, followed by a violent headboard slam.
Ellie winced. “Jesus. What the hell are they doing over there?”
“He’s certainly persistent,” you muttered. “It’s been forty minutes. I’m almost impressed. Mostly homicidal, but slightly impressed.”
“Don’t be. Most of that’s probably just noise. Guys like that?” She gestured vaguely. “All bark, no bite.”
“Oh? And you’re an expert on the technical skills of our neighbor?” You arched an eyebrow at her.
Ellie’s face went bright red. She looked away instantly.
“I — no. Obviously not.” She cleared her throat. “I’m just saying. It’s loud. Kinda… pathetic.”
“Pathetic,” you repeated, leaning in slightly.
“Shut up,” she grumbled. “I’m just saying — if you’re gonna keep the whole floor awake, at least mix it up. Don’t just yell the same crap like you’re reading off cue cards.”
“I think ‘Oh, baby’ is a classic for a reason, Ellie.”
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You barely speak to your roommate. Then your neighbors develop an alarming cardio routine, bad sci-fi becomes a nightly ritual, and Ellie Williams turns out to be a much bigger problem than the noise ever was.