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Pizza Boxes & City Lights by Iamherecausewhynot
Fandoms: The Last of Us (TV), The Last of Us (Video Games)
05 Jul 2023
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Summary
Lost in his thoughts he didn't even realize how long he walked before the sight of "Cade's Convenience" popped up in front of him. He let out a long sigh as he fumbled with the keys, unlocking the door to the corner store he's been working at for eight months now. With a sense of urgency, he stepped inside, only to be greeted by the accusatory voice of a girl waiting outside.
"What took you so long?" she snapped, her tone seething with impatience, piercing through the morning air.
Startled, Joel instinctively checked his watch, his frustration mounting as he realized he was indeed late. He couldn't help but feel exasperated at the girl's anger though. It was fifteen minutes for god's sake.
Suppressing his annoyance, Joel responded, his voice tinged with a touch of defensiveness, "Look, I apologize for being late, but it's only fifteen minutes. I'm doing my best here."
Only then he actually allowed himself to take in the sight of her. The girl looked young and dishevelled, with unkempt hair tied in a ponytail and worn-out clothes that seemed too big for her fragile frame.