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1. The Cost of Living (Ellabs) by NovaLupin0612

   Fandoms: The Last of Us (Video Games), The Last of Us (TV)  

   • Mature
   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, No Archive Warnings Apply
   • F/F
   • Work in Progress

   06 Apr 2026

   Tags

   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
   • No Archive Warnings Apply
   • Abby/Ellie (The Last of Us)
   • Abby (The Last of Us)
   • Ellie (The Last of Us)
   • Dina (The Last of Us)
   • Joel (The Last of Us)
   • Jesse (The Last of Us)
   • Nora (The Last of Us)
   • Mel (The Last of Us)
   • Owen (The Last of Us)
   • Sarah (The Last of Us)
   • Tess (The Last of Us)
   • Yara (The Last of Us)
   • Lev (The Last of Us)
   • Alternate Universe - College/University
   • Alternate Universe - Modern Setting
   • Friends to Lovers
   • Roommates to Lovers
   • Fluff and Smut
   • Slow Burn
   • Useless Lesbian Ellie (The Last of Us)
   • Abby Anderson is bisexual
   • Joel and Tess are a couple
   • Homophobia
   • Family Issues
   • Alternate Universe - No Cordyceps Outbreak (The Last of Us)
   • Other Additional Tags to Be Added
   • Tags May Change
   • Work In Progress
   • lowk out of character pls don’t hate me
   • NOT AI I PROMISE
   • if you accuse me of using AI i will cry

   Summary

   BRIEF HIATUS WHILE YOUR GIRL PROCRASTINATES UNI - I WILL BE BACK SOON

   Ellie and Abby college roommates AU

   In a fit of rage, Ellie declares that she will be bringing a girlfriend to the next family Christmas, defying her homophobic grandparents. The only issue is, of course, that Ellie doesn't have a girlfriend.

   Abby has been Ellie's roomate for nearly 2 years and, when she doesn't make enough money to pay her share of rent this month, she agrees to be Ellie's fake girlfriend and lie to her roommate's parents over Christmas.

   What is the cost of living if not lying to your friend's homophobic family in exchange for rent money?

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   English

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