First time using this so sorry if it’s worded weird I’d love if you did a fic with in hell by Japanese breakfast
Also she kinda sounds like Ellie if that makes sense
𝐈𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐥: 𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘮𝘴 𝘹 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳
This story is based off the song In Hell by Japanese breakfast, If you can please listen to the song as you're reading:)
Pairing: Jackson!ellie x fem!reader
Requests are always open, feel free to leave one, or just send me a song and I'll take it from there:)
Warning: murder, blood, violence, revenge and death
Summary: in which ellie had a taste of what hell felt like
Also this story was requested by the beautiful @iceylemonqueen ! Thank you so much for requesting it (and yeah I agree it does sound like Ellie)
With my luck you'll be dead within the year
I've come to expect it
There's nothing left to fear, at least there's that
Face to face, and at my hands
I snowed you in with hydrocodone
Layer by layer, 'til you disappear
Loosing Joel was one of the hardest things Ellie has ever experienced. Watching him get brutally murdered traumatized her. After Joel’s death Ellie’s obsession with killing Abby took over her life. Ellie became heartless, more brutal, cold. Abby consumed her thoughts.
“Abby Abby Abby Abby Abby Abby” kept on repeating in her head like a mantra. Her goal in life was to kill Abby. Get rid of the person that caused her so much pain. She had to get rid of the person that took Joel away.
Her Joel. Her father figure. Her best friend.
On her journey in search for Abby, she come across you. She should’ve killed you. But no. Something inside her said keep her. And that exactly what Ellie did. She kept you. You had gotten lost from your group, and you begged Ellie to help you back to them, and instead of leaving you or killing you like she normally would, Ellie said yes.
The voices in her head that keeps on telling her to kill Abby, get her, make her pay for what she’s done- went silent. When you were with her she was at peace. She could sleep for the first time in months because of you. She felt like she could live a normal life with you. You were someone worth fighting for, someone to protect and look after. Everything that Ellie has done, the amount of people she killed didn’t matter because when she was with you, her dark thoughts and guilt went away.
For the first time since going on this journey Ellie felt fear. Riley, Sam, Tess, Joel- they all died because of her. At this point Ellie waited for you to die, because every time she gets close to someone they leave. But you didn’t. You stayed with her for months. Not judging her when she brutally kills someone.
What is she going to do if something happened to you?
One night when you and Ellie lay under the starts, Ellie realized that you weren’t going to be with her forever. She remembered that you wanted to get back to your group. A small pout formed on her lips, her brows furrowed she quietly said:
“you know you can stay”
“huh” you questioned raising a brow at what Ellie said
“what are you talking about- “
“with me” she said quickly. “You can stay with me I’ll keep you safe” As soon as those words left Ellie’s mouth she regretted them, fear settled in her stomach:
What happens if she can’t keep you safe?
You sat up giving her a small smile “I’d like that Ellie”. As soon as she saw you smile all fear she felt went away.
“With my luck I thought you’d be dead in less than a year” Ellie laughed, you let out a small chuckle “I’m not leaving anytime soon els” you promised.
If only she didn’t believe you
Hell is finding someone to love
And I can't have you
Hell is finding someone to love
And I can't see you again
Ellie sat in the cold water as she watched Abby push the boat. Tears ran down her face.
She couldn’t do it. She couldn’t kill Abby because it will never bring Joel back. She wasn’t worth killing. “Just go” Ellie sobbed as she continued to sit in the water. Everything was quite for a while, and as Ellie looked up she saw Abby standing in front of her, holding something. Ellie’s eyes landed on the small piece of silver jewelry and she felt sick. It was yours.
After you agreed to stay with Ellie, the two of you found a farm house. And Ellie couldn’t be happier. You were with her, living the life she had dreamed of for years.
“You know our life is like those cliché romance books” you said one night. Ellie would never admit it but she liked living this cheesy cliché life with you.
When Tommy came around and told Ellie about Abby’s whereabouts, she knew she had to go. And that was her biggest mistake.
She left you alone.
As Abby stood in front of her holding the silver necklace you wore Ellie knew something happened to you. She gently took the chain, and started up at Abby, her eyes filled with guilt.
“What did you do to her?” Ellie asked, trying to stay calm. Abby opened and closed her mouth a couple of times before she let out a quiet “I’m sorry”. And Ellie saw red.
Soon after Abby’s screams filled the quiet air as Ellie punch her. Blood filled the water and Ellie’s hand felt numb but she didn’t fucking care.
Now here she stood in front of the farm house the two of you shared. She doesn’t know if she killed Abby, she could care less. She wore the necklace rushing back to you, to make sure her worst nightmare didn’t come true.
And as soon as Ellie opened the front door the smell of a decomposing body hit her. “No” she whispered. “Please baby, please be ok” she begged as she searched around the house for you. And when she found you, she wasn’t met with the beautiful girl she fell in love with, she was met with a corpse, a room filled with blood splatter and bugs.
This is why Ellie doesn’t fall in love. This is why Ellie doesn’t trust anyone. Because every time she finds some they die.
And most people deserve death, but you didn’t. Ellie let out a scream as she grabbed you, not caring for the smell, she brought your cold lifeless body to her chest hugging you, “I’m so sorry” she spoke into your hair.
Wheeled you in, laid on your side
I cried and cried and at my signal
They stopped your heart and then you died
And under the fluorescence, into this still room
Where no-one ever tells you just how clinical death looks
And I can't unsee it, the two shots it took
Ellie went back to Jackson. And she took your body with her. As soon as Maria and Tommy saw her limping back with a girl’s dead body they were concerned.
“Ellie-“ Tommy started but Ellie extended out her arms to Maria , giving your cold lifeless body to her
“please” she whispered, “please bring her back”
Maria and Tommy looked at each other knowing, by the looks of your body you’ve been dead for months. But still Maria took you to the clinic and fulfilling Ellie’s wishes.
“Ellie what happened” Tommy asked
“I want to see my girl” Ellie said completely ignoring the question Tommy had just asked. And with a sigh Tommy took her to you.
“Ellie we tried” Maria started “but she’s not coming back”
“Leave” Ellie said. And as soon as they left loud sobs filled the room. Elle walked over to where you lay, climbing into the bed next to you.
“I love so much baby” she said over and over again. And for hours Ellie spoke to you, telling you stories, telling you her hopes and dreams. She knew you were never going to wake up again, so she had to spend as much time with you, as she possibly could.
She’ll never be able to unsee you, she’ll never be able to move on.
“If I ever lose you, I’d surly loose myself” Ellie sang as she gave you a kiss on the forehead. She picked up her backpack walking out of the clinic. No one warns you about death. No one warns you about the pain of losing a loved one.
After losing Joel, Ellie though she experienced pain but after losing you, Ellie had a taste of what hell felt like.
Authors note: Once again thank you for requesting this fae! I love you sm! Remember you are loved and to always be kind.... feel free to request anything!
yours truly,
Zia<3
ellie with gf reader who speaks another language and gets flustered and cute when she starts talking in her language and gets all shy when reader calls her pet names in her language??
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authors note: I speak 4 languages. Hebrew, English, Afrikaans and Portuguese. I also understand some Zulu and Xhosa. My natural instinct was to write something in one of these languages but i stopped myself lmao.
It's up to the reader to decide what language you talk!! I kept it as neutral as possible:)
part 2
☆ You speak your native language casually around Ellie without realizing it sometimes—and she just melts when you do.
☆ Ellie doesn’t understand everything, but she definitely knows when you're talking about her—she can tell by your smirk.
☆ She gets caught off guard the first time you call her a pet name in your language. “What did you just say?” she asks, blushing immediately.
☆ You tease her by refusing to translate unless she kisses you.
☆ Ellie starts noticing patterns—tones, facial cues, soft inflections—and slowly deciphers your “love” voice.
☆ She begs you to teach her basic phrases but forgets them constantly—except the ones you say while kissing her.
☆ She looks up your language when you’re not around, trying to memorize the pet names you use for her.
☆ Ellie turns bright red every time she hears you whisper anything in your language, even if it’s innocent.
☆ You once called her “my heart” in your native tongue, and she couldn’t stop smiling for hours.
☆ Ellie pretends she’s cool about it but literally rewinds voice messages to hear you say that one phrase again.
☆ The first time you call her something like “amor” or “ma vie”, she chokes on her drink.
☆ If you ever use a diminutive, like a cute baby-talk form of her name, Ellie completely shuts down. Brain short-circuited.
☆ You whisper a sultry nickname into her ear at a party, and she instantly goes quiet and red-faced.
☆ Ellie doesn’t even ask what it means anymore—just tugs you closer and hides her face in your shoulder.
☆ You say “good morning, beautiful” in your language while half-asleep, and she genuinely forgets how to form a sentence.
☆ Ellie’s weak spot? When you say “my girl” in your language, then kiss her temple.
☆ If you say it while laughing? Game over. She’s gone. Putty.
☆ The moment you use a nickname in public, Ellie goes wide-eyed and blushes to her ears.
☆ You once casually said it over the phone, and Jesse teased her for hours because she started stammering and pacing.
☆ If you say a pet name mid-argument? Instant truce. Ellie’s too dazed to keep fighting.
☆ She downloads Duolingo after one flirty nickname and keeps streaks religiously.
☆ Ellie practices saying your name with your accent in the mirror when you’re not home.
☆ She asks you for pet names she can call you—and fumbles the pronunciation every time.
☆ Once, she accidentally said a dirty word instead of “baby” and you laughed so hard she didn’t recover for ten minutes.
☆ She writes your pet names in her sketchbook like they’re little poems.
☆ Ellie watches foreign films in your language just to “get used to the sounds.”
☆ She points to things and says the name of them in your language—like a toddler learning to speak.
☆ Ellie practices rolling her R’s or changing intonation for days until she gets it right—just to impress you.
☆ She gets super proud when she strings together even a basic sentence in your language.
☆ When she finally says a pet name correctly, she looks to you for praise like a golden retriever.
☆ You switch into your language when you’re half-asleep, and Ellie answers anyway, as if she understands.
☆ You label things around the apartment in both languages. Ellie uses it to quiz herself.
☆ She secretly renames contacts in your phone to match their names in your language.
☆ When you’re sick, she murmurs the few phrases she knows—“rest,” “I got you,” “love you”—with clumsy pronunciation and pure heart.
☆ Ellie talks to your pets in your language, like “come here, little one” with the worst accent imaginable.
☆ She types “how do I say ‘I miss you’ in [language]” into Google when you’re gone for a few days.
☆ Ellie loves when you get frustrated in your language—it’s passionate and raw and reminds her how brilliant you are.
☆ She keeps your texts and rereads the ones in your language even if she only knows what half of them mean.
☆ You playfully insult her in your language and she still blushes like you just proposed.
☆ If you're mad and speak fully in your language, Ellie just sits there and takes it because she lowkey loves hearing it.
☆ You surprise her in the morning with a kiss and a softly spoken pet name—she covers her face with a pillow.
☆ You once called her “my love” in public and she had to physically walk away for a second to cool off.
☆ You say “mine” in your native tongue while gripping her waist and Ellie’s knees go weak.
☆ Whisper something in your language against her neck, and Ellie just melts into a puddle of incoherent affection.
☆ You say a pet name right before she’s about to leave for work—she ends up forgetting her keys, phone, and dignity.
☆ When you introduce her to friends or family and call her something sweet in your language, she stiffens up like a statue—then blushes for an hour.
☆ If you ever use a nickname when you're annoyed (like sarcastically), it flusters her even more—"Don't make that cute when you're mad."
☆ The first time she overhears you talking about her on the phone and hears a flirty nickname, she’s just—done. Gone. Face in her hands.
☆ You once moaned a pet name during sex and Ellie physically froze for a moment, overwhelmed.
☆ She secretly records a video of you saying her favorite nickname and listens to it when she misses you.
☆ Ellie asks you to say it again when you call her something sweet mid-cuddle—then buries her face into your chest.
☆ She loves lying in bed while you softly murmur in your language against her skin.
☆ You write her a birthday card using both languages, and she tears up at the familiar pet name scribbled at the end.
☆ Ellie can’t stop smiling when you whisper something affectionate to her in your language after sex—it grounds her, makes her feel yours.
☆ She gets really flustered when you start talking dirty in your language but don’t translate.
☆ You once said a full love confession in your language while looking into her eyes—and she cried even without knowing every word.
☆ When you teach her how to say “I love you” properly, she holds onto it like a treasure.
☆ If she messes up the pronunciation of your name or a word, you kiss her anyway—and she gets all flustered and giddy.
☆ She tries to surprise you with a sentence she memorized from your language, but it’s jumbled and adorable.
☆ You once made her a playlist of love songs in your native tongue, and now she associates certain phrases with your voice and scent.
☆ Ellie gets super curious about how your culture uses language differently—like how tone or phrasing reflects love.
☆ When she meets your family or old friends and hears them use your pet name for her, she nearly short-circuits.
☆ You give her a nickname that’s untranslatable—a word that means more than English ever could—and she cherishes it quietly.
☆ Ellie doodles your pet name with little hearts next to it in her notebook when she’s bored in meetings.
☆ If you're upset and switch to your language because you're flustered, Ellie just hugs you and whispers, “Say it again... just like that.”
☆ She jokes about getting it tattooed on her somewhere secret—but she’s 100% serious.
☆ Ellie introduces you to people and says, “This is my girlfriend,” then adds the pet name under her breath with a dumb smile.
☆ You once wrote her a love letter in your language. She didn’t understand it until you translated—then she reread it every day for a week.
☆ Ellie has a contact name for you in her phone that’s just the pet name in your language. With a stupid amount of hearts.
☆ Years later, she still gets butterflies when you lean in and whisper her nickname—because it never stopped being magic to her.
Can you do a fic off the song poison by brent faiyaz
This is my first requested story and it’s based off the song Poison by Brent Faiyaz if you can please listen to the song as you’re reading:)
Pairing: ellie x fem!reader
Requests are always open, feel free to leave one or send me a song and I’ll take it from there!
Warnings: sexual themes, there will be mentions of smut and sexy things, mentions of toxic relationships, obsession, cheating and murder, drugs, dismembering of a body and violence
Summary: Ellie knows your relationship is toxic, but she can’t help but go back to you.
Know you ride it right
I might just die tonight
But you know I'm still coming through baby (through baby)
I know it's bad for me
And you know it tastes so sweet
I think I need your abuse baby
A relationship filled with jealousy, possessiveness and obsession isn’t really healthy. And Ellie knew that. And since she was a little girl Ellie decided that she would never be in a toxic relationship.
“as soon as I see some toxic shit happen I’m leaving” she used to say.
But Ellie was a hypocrite. Telling people to leave their toxic situations because it wasn’t healthy, but Ellie herself was in one of the most toxic relationships in the whole of Jackson.
Ellie and y/n started dating exactly two years ago, and from an outsider’s perspective the relationship seemed healthy. Many people would even describe the two as the perfect pair. A couple that was a good example of a healthy relationship, so you could guess everyone’s surprise when the two of you broke up. But in reality no one knew what happened behind closed doors.
Behind closed doors your relationship was anything but healthy. Argument after argument and instead of sorting things out like a normal couple Ellie had you moaning her name, and begging her to give you more. You made each other jealous on purpose, you argued, you fucked and then you pretend like nothing happened. You both manipulated each other. You both hurt each other. But for some reason you stayed together. For two whole years the two of lived a life of jealousy, anger, and sex.
Ellie shouldn’t be here. She shouldn’t be standing outside your house. She should be at home with her fiancé Dina, celebrating their engagement but yet she was at your house. She let out a sigh as she brought up her hand to knock. Ellie waited exactly two minutes -not that she was counting or anything- before you opened up the door. The two of you made eye contact, before you said “what the fuck are you doing here-“ but before you could even finish Ellie walked forward cupping your cheeks, as she brought her lips down to give you a kiss. Instinctively you kissed back, your lips locking with the women that broke your heart. It didn’t take long for Ellie to deepen the kiss. This is what she’s been thing of for the last year since the two of you broke up.
Ellie walked you into the house, without breaking the kiss she closed the door behind you, pushing you against it soon after.
Hesitantly Ellie pulled away from the kiss looking into your eyes, before she could go back to kissing you, you said:
“Ellie go home”
Ellie didn’t say anything, as she run her fingertips over your arm, eyes never leaving your lips
“No”
“Ellie-“ you said, your voice suddenly disappearing as you felt Ellie’s hand dropping lower and lower, getting closer to your core
“Fuck” she breathed “I know I shouldn’t be here but you’re the only one I want”. Looking away from your lips to look you in the eyes “you fucking ruined me but I can’t stay away from you”
“Ellie what about Dina?” you breathed as Ellie brought her lips closer to yours, her hand already working on unbuttoning your jeans.
“Dina isn’t that important right now” she hummed at her own statement, “let me do this one more time before I have to get married”
Ellie looked into your eyes “is that ok with you?” she asked, she needed your consent before she did anything to you. And when you nod your head Ellie had a wicked grin on her face “fuck yeah” she breathed as she locked your lips once more. The kiss was filthy, teeth clashing, spit connecting, Ellie was practically tongue fucking you at that point. Ellie pulled away slowly, a string of spit connecting to the two of you. You gave her a small smile, lips swollen from the fiery kiss you both just shared.
“I’m going to fucking ruin you”
Girl, you do damage to me
You know I love it, yeah I love you
Ain't nothing better for me now
Girl, you do damage to me
You know, I love it, yeah I love you
Ain't nothing better for me now
Than your poison baby
God she would do anything to be with you again. The way you moaned her name, the way you tasted, the way your eyes closed in pleasure, she missed all of that. She’ll forever have the memories of it, and while Dina is asleep she touches herself because you were her girl. And she needed to have you. She needed to hear you chant her name over and over again. She needed to wake up, and roll over, to find your naked body laying with her.
Just the thought of you already had an effect on her, Ellie let out a quite fuck as she got out of bed, trying not to wake Dina up. She walked to the bathroom, quietly closing the door, hand immediately reaching into her boxers to sort herself out. Now Ellie knew what people with drug addictions meant when they said they can’t quit or leave the drugs behind.
Dina would never be you, Dina will never sound like you, or taste like you. And fuck Ellie doesn’t know how she’ll get married to Dina without thinking of you. Most of the times, to make sex with the poor girl bearable she would imagine it’s you laying there, gripping her hair and crying for Ellie. But every time she opened her eyes she was always met with disappointment. Dina. It’s not you. Its fucking Dina.
Ellie would do anything for you. She would die for you. She would kill for you. But after spending that one night with you, Ellie realized she would much rather die than marry Dina. She had to think of something before she got married to her. Ellie wants you. And she didn’t want to ruin her reputation and leave Dina, no- she needed to think of something else.
Ellie knows there was someone out there for her. Someone she could share a healthy relationship with, but she doesn’t give two fucks. You were dirty, manipulative, and so fucking toxic but you tasted so good. You were like a weed that hurts and poisons everything around them, but Ellie doesn’t fucking care.
Your poison has seeped into her veins, and damaged her beyond repair. And you knew what you were doing, she could tell. At times Ellie wonders who else fell victim to you and your poison, but she tried not to think about it too often. Because she wants to be your one and only. She would kill anyone, who even looks at you if she had the chance. But you weren’t hers anymore. And she wasn’t yours anymore.
Ellie soon reached her release, and she quickly washed her hands, deciding to let her hands air dry. As she walked out of the bathroom, she saw Dina lay there, sleeping peacefully. And blissfully unaware that she wouldn’t wake up the next day.
Mh-mh-mh-mh, oh
Angel of the night
Drown between your thighs
I'm still here, ain't no excuse baby (excuse baby)
“Ellie” you moaned her name like a mantra. Like it was the only word you knew, and Ellie felt her chest fill with pride as she continued fucking her fingers into you.
“Yeah, you like that?” she breathed needing more confirmation from you, and you just let out a pornographic moan and just by the sound of your moan Ellie knew she was doing good.
Ellie killed Dina that night. Grabbing her hunting knife and slitting Dina’s throat as she was sleeping. Dina opened her eyes grabbing onto Ellie’s arm mouthing words. No sound came from her mouth but her lips were moving. Ellie watched as Dina slowly bled, the blood dripping onto her bed.
“Why aren’t you fucking dying?” Ellie asked aloud out of frustration, when she saw Dina’s eyes still moving. She hopped onto the bed straddling Dina, stabbing her in the chest over and over again. Ellie blacked out at some point imagining you telling her how proud you were of her for doing this. For you. Ellie was doing this with you to be with you again.
Soon after Ellie killed Dina she hoped into the shower, leaving Dina’s body there, and she went to you. The only person she truly found comfort in.
And that were she was right now, fucking her ex-girlfriend after she killed her fiancé. Ellie couldn’t be happier, she was with you again, she was between your thighs doing what she loved the most. And this time Ellie doesn’t have to worry about going home to Dina. Now she can finally plan on getting back together with you. She would ask you out in a romantic way, but first she had to sort out her little Dina problem.
As soon as you fell asleep Ellie, slipped out of the room going back to her and Dina’s house. Ellie didn’t even flinch at the scene before her. She effortlessly lifted Dina’s body off the bed groaning when she realized she needed to get new bedding after this.
She put Dina’s body into the bathtub as she started dismembering the body. Cutting off piece by piece, Ellie sighed at the amount of work she still had left. Dismembering a human is similar to an animal. Ellie was thankful that Joel taught her how to cut animals up, otherwise she wouldn’t have been able to get rid of Dina.
When Ellie was eventually done she put Dina’s limbs into a freezer, deciding that the best way to dump Dina’s body, would be next time she was on patrol. Ellie cleaned the bedroom and the bathroom, and when she finally finished she had a small smile on her lips.
She was free. No more Dina. Now she could finally focus on you.
I see you in my sleep
I'm scarred beyond belief
Ain't nothing you can't make me do, baby (do baby)
Ellie had to act as a girl that was grieving. Her story was that she and Dina had an argument and Dina just left and never came back. And everyone believed it it. On the outside Ellie had to force herself to cry and to be sad, but on the inside she was celebrating that Dina was gone.
Every time she enters her room, she can’t help but smile, remembering the moment she killed Dina. She was happy. But she was even happier that you came over and told her everything was going to be ok.
Nobody needed to know, what happened to Dina. Nobody needed to know that it was Ellie who got rid of her. Nobody even suspected that Dina died.
Ellie doesn’t care how long she needs to play as this grieving women, that lost “the love of her life” because you would come around and comfort her. And you would cook for her. You’re taking care of her. Just like she always wanted. You were like her little housewife.
If Ellie could she would go back in time and she would kill Dina all over again. There was nothing you would say that she won’t do. Yes, you didn’t tell her to kill Dina but Ellie assumed that’s what you would have wanted from her. Remembering a time that you said “If you end up with anybody else I’ll fucking kill them. You only need me. You’re fucking worthless without me” And Ellie didn’t want you to get your hands dirty to kill Dina so she did it for you. At the time she didn’t believe it when you said she was worthless without you, but you were right. You were always right. She was worthless, useless without you. She really needed you to live happily.
Anything it takes. No matter how messy the situation got. Anything for you.
Girl, you do damage to me
But I love it babe
Oh, you're poisonous baby (oh-oh)
Now Ellie lay next to you. Enjoying the comfort, you gave her as she still continued to be “sad” about Dina.
Ellie knew her obsession was bad. She knew her behavior was not healthy. She knew she had to stop before she killed someone else. But it was you. Who wouldn’t be obsessed with someone like you?
You poisoned Ellie, you broke her, but she really doesn’t care. As long as she’s with you, she doesn’t feel the damage your poison brings her.
Authors note: Thank you to whoever requested this! Remember my requests are always open, feel free to leave one! Remember you are loved, and to be kind with everyone
Yours truly,
Zia:)
Would it be possible for you to do anything about Dina? Totally fine if not, I just never see anything about her at all 😭
If so, would you be able to do something about R just being reeeally protective towards her, almost akin to like- a guard dog or something . Just always following her around, hard to not find Dina without them , literally the nicest to Dina but as soon as anyone gets in the way they’re all glares and ugly looks.
But Dina has no idea what people are talking about when they bring it up to her, because what do you mean ?? They’re so sweet!
And maybe she does know and just chooses to do nothing about it because she finds it cute or funny.
(also really glad you’re back, make sure you still feel like you can take time for yourself tho!)
Guard dog - (Dina x reader)
Hi anon! thank you for this request! We need more Dina fics. Justice for Dina lol. Thank you for your kind message.... i hope you enjoy<33
Pairing: dina x fem!reader
requests are open! send me your silly thoughts:)
warnings: none
Summary: In which you protected her
authors note: part 2?
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Dina shivered as she walked into Ellies house. She quickly shut the door behind her, trying to not let anymore of the cold air in.
Dina hated winter. When it started snowing in Jackson she would gather as much food as she could and she would stay in the warmth her house. She would not leave for anything. She would wrap herself in blankets and she'll sit in front of the fireplace in her home.
The only time anyone would ever see Dina during winter is when the snow starts to smelt and flowers start blooming again.
Dina slipped off her jacket as she wrapped her arms around herself. Despite Dina practically hugging herself she still felt cold.
Maybe you'd be able to keep her warm.
No.
fuck.
She cant think of you in that way.
You were just friends.
Just friends.
'But friends don't cuddle. Friends don't shower together. friends don't-'
Dina's thoughts were interrupted by Ellie's voice: "fucking finally"
Before Dina could talk she heard Jesse say: "we know you hate the cold but you took like 5 fucking hours to get here"
"you guys are being overdramatic" Dina rolled her eyes as she took of her boots.
It's been a while since the 3 of them hung out alone.
Ellie was always hooking up with someone, Jesse was always patrolling and Dina was always with you.
"I'm surprised you didn't bring your girl with" Jesse told her with a smirk.
Dina's brows furrowed "my girl?"
"yeah" Ellie laughed.
"your guard dog"
"guard dog?" Dina asked in confusion.
"I don't know what you're talking about"
Ellie and Jesse's jaws hung open.
"You don't see it?"
"see what?"
"dude you're stupid" Jesse sighs.
-
You and Dina had gotten ready together. The two of were walking down the road and you held onto her arm gently.
Dina would never admit it out loud but she liked it when you did that. She liked it when you were so close to her. It made her feel safe.
You checked the surroundings while keeping an eye on Dina. Even though Jackson was extremely safe you still couldn't help looking after her.
You were subtle in the way you cared for her. You liked Dina a lot, and you had hoped that she'd catch on. It's been years and she still hasn't noticed anything.
To protect your friendship you decided to settle on just looking after her.
You were possessive, protective over what you wanted. But clearly Dina noticed nothing so your actions were in vain. (Or so you thought).
Dina walked into the bar first and she felt your presence close behind her. (You always followed her around and when the two of you were separated you still kept and eye on her)
Rumors spread around Jackson that the two of you were dating.
Dina has heard them. She liked the rumors hoping that any girl interested in you would believe it and leave you alone but she also doesn't know who or what the source of the rumors were.
She didn't realize it, but it was you. The way you looked at her, protected her, you scared everyone away from her. She didn't see it.
Fucking idiot.
Dina went to Ellie and she hugged her. You stayed close behind her glaring at the two.
'You can't be jealous. It's not fair' you kept telling yourself.
The feelings you had for Dina just grew stronger and stronger and they were threatening to reveal themselves.
Dina slid into the booth first and you slid in after, immediately wrapping your arm around her shoulder glaring at anyone who even looks at her.
Ellie stared at scene before her. There was clearly something going on between the two of you but you both denied it.
Ellie thought you were both really stupid.
The conversation flowed easily between the three of you, but eventually Dina had to go to the bathroom. You moved out the booth and Dina made her way to the bathroom.
"Hi"
Dina's head turned to see a beautiful red head giving her a small smile.
"hi" Dina smiled shyly.
"my name is-"
Before she could even utter her name you walked in
"There you are" you said as you walked towards her ignoring the girl.
You took Dina's hand and you looked at the girl.
"Sorry" she muttered and she walked away.
Dina frowned "why was she saying sorry"
You glared at the girl before you turned back to Dina, your grip on her hand tightened.
"I don't know" you shrugged as you kissed her temple.
-
"She was just protecting me" Dina's blushed.
"protecting you? All she had to do was pee on you to mark her territory because damn"
Dina felt butterflies erupt in her stomach.
Maybe there was more to your behavior
"It was probably a one time thing" Dina argued.
"one time?" Jesse said dramatically.
"She's always holding you. A arm around your shoulders or waist, she never leaves you alone, she follows you around like a dog... she's in love with you!"
Dina drowned out Ellie and Jesse's voices.
Everything she heard can't be a coincidence right.... right?
She wrapped her arms around herself once again
Maybe you were just protective.
But maybe, just maybe you felt the same way.
<3
thank you for all the love on professor ellie!
masterlist
professor ellie
first time (nsfw)
nsfw headcannons
more headcannons
starting a life together
getting married
having a baby
grading
aurora bloom
baby number 2
more headcannons
more nsfw neadcannons
baby brain
Aurora teaches
student flirting with you
your college party habits
her student calls you milf
ellie's wedding ring obsession
you give a lecture
Aurora's first period
Idk if ur taking requests anymore, but I rly love ur stories! Could you do an Ellie x reader story based on the song together by beabadoobee? THANK UUU!!
Together (ellie williams x reader)
hi anon! thank you sm for the request, and for the compliment, i started giggling... i hope you enjoy this pookie <3
This story is based off the song Together by Beabadoobee, if you can please listen to the song as you're reading:)
Pairing: ellie x fem!reader
Requests are always open feel free to leave one! You can send me a song and I'll take it from there!
Warnings: toxic relationships, death, suicide and self harm and a little blasphemy
Summary: Your relationship was toxic, you both knew this... but yet both of you couldn't stay away from each other
wc: 1.7k
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Crash the car again
The same mistakes again
Don't wanna hurt you like I did
Screaming, crying, dishonesty. These were some of the words you used to describe you and Ellie’s relationship. It was unhealthy. It was toxic. Religious people would always quote that one bible verse where it says a dog would vomit and then it would go back to eat its vomit. The same way sinners would go back to sin. The same way you would go back to Ellie.
You and Ellie’s relationship hadn’t always been toxic, there were happy times too. The times she would come over and the two of you would watch a movie together, that one time Ellie snuck you out of Jackson to show you a dinosaur museum. You were happy. Very happy.
Until Joel died.
When Joel died Ellie changed. She became cold, distant.
But you understood why. She was grieving.
And you truly did assume that eventually she’ll go back to normal. But then her obsession with finding Abby started. She left Jackson. You were broken.
Life without Ellie felt like a life without sunlight. There was no light. No joy. It was cold. You remembered the countless nights of you crying yourself to sleep. The nights you would reach over and touch the side of the bed Ellie lay on. It was always cold. The cold side of the bed was a painful reminder that she chose revenge over you.
But Ellie came back to Jackson.
You were happier than ever. Because you waited for Ellie. You put your life on hold for her, because you couldn’t imagine a life without her.
Ellie changed. She became more aggressive. One second she would be ok the next moment she’d explode with anger. Hurtful words leaving her mouth. And that was when you decided to breakup with her, for the first time.
The breakup lasted 2 weeks. And you went back to her again. The arguments and lies got worse, and you left. For a second time. But not long after you came back. You would always come back.
That’s probably why you were standing outside Ellie’s house. The two of you had an argument 3 weeks ago. Ellie had lied to you about where she slept the previous night saying “don’t worry baby I’m going to Maria and Tommy” but you soon found out she went to her ex-girlfriend’s house.
She lied. You were hurt. You felt Betrayed. And you broke up with her again.
But you came back. You had to talk to Ellie.
But for the first time ever, you weren’t here to take Ellie back, you weren’t here to listen to her bullshit promises, you were here to say goodbye. You were her to end it all, so that you could be free from Ellie’s harsh words. You were doing this for yourself. And for the sake of your mental health.
You shakily reached for the door, your left had curling into a fist, you felt the wood on your knuckles as you lightly knocked.
The door flew open, revealing Ellie in all her glory. Her autumn brown hair is longer, reaching past her shoulders, dark circles covered the bottom of her beautiful eyes.
“Baby?” she asked softly eyes wide.
'Cause I'm not waiting for you
But I don't want to hurt you
Ellie knew Joel’s death affected her in more ways than one. She knew her mental health suffered because of his death. Out of everyone she hurt and killed the last person she wanted to cause any harm to was you. But it was as if she couldn’t stop herself from hurting you.
She couldn’t kill Abby because she knew it wouldn’t bring Joel back. She was filled with anger. Pain. Hatred and she didn’t know how to get it out. And there you were. Her soft and sweet girl, that waited for her.
In a way Ellie was jealous of you. How innocent you were. All the people she killed, everything she did to try and get Joel some justice, just made her dirty. And there you were. Ellie sometimes wondered why you wouldn’t just leave her. All she did was hurt you.
She wanted to make you feel what she felt all these months as she went after Abby. But yet you stayed. And that’s why she was so surprised to see you standing in front of her house with a small smile on your face.
“Hi els” you spoke softly; your eyes briefly fell to the floor as if you were preparing to tell her something. Something big. Something Important.
After a few seconds your eyes met again, and you spoke once more; “we need to talk”
All alone again
It hurts my heart again
I think my blood is running thin
I'm away again
It hurts my head again
Don't wanna be away from your skin
As toxic as your relationship was, you both couldn’t stay away from each other. The countless times you and Ellie broke up, the two of you would sneak out to meet each other. Just to be in each other’s presence.
Neither you or Ellie would never admit it: but you can’t live without each other. The two of you had built such a bond that you were both so incredibly dependent on the other for comfort. All the nights Ellie cried when you left her, all the days Ellie would plead and beg you to come back because she would change and she would be a better person. She really tried. But she couldn’t. Her past was haunting her. It traumatized her. Broke her beyond repair. When she looks at you the only thing she could imagine was all the people she had to kill. But at the same time she felt comforted by your smile.
Ellie was planning on changing but she doesn’t know how.
How does one go back to the way they were before they watched their father figure get brutally murdered?
But you had other plans. There isn’t going to be a next time. You weren’t going to let Ellie say another word that will put you into another depressive episode. You had to end it all.
You sat across her, and Ellie felt like her heart was being ripped into a million pieces. It felt like her heart was shattered, and you were watching her bleed pout.
She had been shot, stabbed, but the pain of the words you muttered, hurts even more.
“Earth to Ellie” you said because she went silent. She zoned out thinking of all the ways she could try to get back together with you.
“No” Ellie spoke “you can’t do this”
“I can” you said softly the room fell silent, the tension rising.
“Ellie” you spoke again “we can never be together again” you started “you hurt me too much” and Ellie felt shame wash over her.
“I’m sorry” she said with a pleading look in her eyes “I’ll change” and Ellie watched you shake your head.
“You never fucking changed, what makes me think you’ll do it now?” you spoke harshly.
You got up and started walking towards the door. Ellie felt the tears running down her cheeks. She watched your figure walk towards the door. You didn’t even look back at her.
“Goodbye Ellie”
Hurt myself again
I thought you'd notice it
Don't wanna fix it like you did
Your body was found on a Saturday morning. You were hanging from the roof. You had hung yourself. You didn’t leave a note. No one knows why you killed yourself. Your secrets died with you, the reason and the problems you faced, went to the grave with you. And this puzzled Ellie.
Why didn’t you tell her?
Yes, your relationship was bad, but you could’ve told her. She would’ve helped you. She would’ve hurt those who harmed you.
Two days after your body was found your words ran in Ellie’s mind.
You keep hurting me….
It was her. Ellie was the problem. Ellie was the reason you felt so depressed that you ended your life.
It was all her fault
She felt bad, guilty. She murdered you. She had your blood on her hands. Ellie didn’t deserve to be alive. The day of your funeral she watched as your body was lowered into the ground, Ellie’s loud sobs echoing across all of Jackson. Ellie wished that was her. She wished she was the one being buried because you didn’t deserve that. Ellie start hurting herself. She’d watch her blood drip onto her bed as she cut herself. She wishes she could give some of her blood to you. She wishes she could give life back to you. Her blood in exchange for your life. The way Jesus died on the cross to give us eternal life the same way she wanted to die. For you. To give you the life you deserved.
I think I'm okay by myself, I'm doing great
But we'd be better together, better together
Together though, together though, together again
Ellie thought your death would be good for her. Maybe if you weren’t there she’d be ok. But your death made everything worse for Ellie. She thought she could live in a world without you. She realized she couldn’t and as Ellie took her final breath as she lay on her bed bleeding out, she hoped that she would be reunited with you in the afterlife, that the two of you would finally be together.
They say death separates people. Death rips families and relationships apart. And that’s what Joel’s death did to you and Ellie’s relationship. His death ruined the only good thing both of you had left. But now that both you and Ellie have passed away, she hoped that her death might bring you back together. For your souls to be intertwined.
Ellie hoped that if God was real that he would take pity on her and forgive her sins. That He let the two of you be together in the afterlife. That death would bring you closer. And that you’d be together forever.
Authors note: Sorry for going MIA again, life has been kinda messy rn, but I promise I’ll try and get more stories out soon, to all the requests in my inbox, I swear I’ll write your stories soon. Remember you are loved and my requests are always open!!
Yours truly
Zia <3
okokokok but what abt ellie taking care of long-kinda curly hair! reader? like, reader also wants her to help, specially when washing it, cumbing and use dryer
this' me btw if u even care
Wash day - (ellie williams x reader)
Hi poookieeee!! As someone with very curly hair this was needed, i hope you enjoy <33 also hello kitty??? my favorite type of kitty tbh
Pairing: ellie x fem!reader
requests are open! send me your silly thoughts
warnings: none
Summary: in which she helps you with your hair
authors note: ugh i found out that ill only know if i got into uni in November, i'm going insane
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Ellie watched as you walked all over your shared apartment.
You walked from room to room grabbing different bottles of things she wasn't sure of. She heard you mumbling as you continued to grab towels and more bottles.
Ellie got up and she gently grabbed your wrist "baby slow down"
you looked at her with a small smile
"i cant slow down now, i need to start so i have enough time to finish"
Ellie raised an eyebrow "to finish what?"
"Its wash hair day"
She looked at the bottles to see hair products and other items. You removed yourself from Ellie's gentle grip before taking all the products into your arms.
"i would love to stand and watch you stare at all my stuff but i really want to start with my hair"
In all the months that the two of you have been together Ellie has never seen you do your hair. You would go into the bathroom and you'd come out with your natural curls after a few hours.
Ellie loved when you wore your hair naturally, but she also knew how much work it takes to maintain your hair.
"I want to help you"
You looked at her, jaw slightly ajar.
None of your partners has ever offered to help, they actually always had a problem with how long it took you to finish. But Ellie always told you to take your time, she bought whatever you needed, she was different.
It was the bare minimum but because no one has ever done this, you were taken back by this gesture.
god you really loved this girl
"Yeah" you quickly cleared your throat.
Ellie followed you to the bathroom and you quickly gave her a rundown of everything that needed to happen.
Wash, products, style, dry
It sounded simple to Ellie but when she saw everything you had set up, she knew that would be a long process.
Ellie sat on the edge of the tub as you went onto your knees, a smirk appeared on her face.
"oh so we're doing something else?"
you rolled your eyes "ew no. You're washing my hair"
Ellie chuckled as you rolled your eyes.
You shuffled closer to the tub and you leaned forward, so that just your hair was in the tub.
Ellie grabbed the shower head and she brought it to your head. As the water droplets fell onto your hair, it immediately curled even more than it already was.
After a few minutes you instructed Ellie to put a hair mask on. She gently squeezed the thick mixture onto her hand and she applied it to your scalp.
You almost moaned at how good she was massaging you. She had very skilled fingers so she knew what she was going.
"Just like that els" you sighed she chuckled.
"You normally say that to me when-"
"no"
Ellie let out a laugh before rinsing your hair.
She followed all the instructions you gave her when it came to applying shampoo, conditioner, she even checked the temperature of the water, like you told her.
After everything you got up and you gently wrapped your hair in a towel.
You kissed her forehead "thank you els"
You started to make your way to the bedroom.
"Where are you going?" she asked
"To finish my hair"
"i wanna come"
"then come"
She happily followed you to the room and she watched you from the edge of the bed.
"When can i help?"
"Let me do this part myself ok? You can help me dry it"
Ellie nodded watching you intently.
She watched you apply more product to your hair. You applied curl cream, some weird clear gel Ellie has never heard of, you even applied different oils.
Holy shit is it really this complicated to have curly hair?
"Come on Ellie" you suddenly called.
You scrunched your hair a little and you gave her a hairdryer.
You showed her exactly how to do it. She grabbed the dryer and she started from top to the bottom, just like you showed her.
You smiled as you looked at her in the mirror, she has a focused look on her face, her tongue slightly sticking out.
After 20 minutes she was done and she took a step back admiring her work.
You got up and turned to her and she gave you a smile.
"you look pretty"
"thank you baby"
You walked towards her and you gave her a kiss on the cheek. Ellie pulled out her phone and she grabbed your hand
"lets take pictures"
"why?"
"i want to remember the day i did your hair"
"Aren't you tired if my hair yet?"
"i love your hair"
<3
this story is based off the song state side by pinkpantheress, if you can please listen to the song as you're reading:)
Pairing: abby anderson x fem!reader
requests are open, send me your ideas:)
Warnings: Jealousy, emotional repression, post-situationship confusion, cursing, mentions of hookup culture, kissing, emotional vulnerability
Summary: After months apart, Abby finally comes home—but the distance hasn’t only been physical. As old feelings resurface and tension brews, you’re both forced to confront what was left unsaid before she left.
Setting: Modern College AU
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You weren’t her girlfriend. Not officially. You weren’t even sure what you were.
Somewhere between a secret, a comfort, and a goddamn heartbeat.
Late-night car rides. Unspoken rules. Her breath at your neck when the world went quiet—but no hand-holding in public, no posting you on stories, no “this is my girl.”
You told yourself you were okay with it.
You weren’t.
So when Abby left for her out-of-state internship with no real goodbye—just a message that read:
“Headed out. Don’t wait up.”
—it cracked something open in you. And three months later, you still hadn’t sealed it shut.
It wasn’t just the photos (though they burned.)
The ones where she stood beside that medical student—Isla. Bright smile. Tank top. Hand on Abby’s shoulder like it belonged there.
It was the silence.
No texts. No late-night calls. No “I miss you.”
And yet every time you closed your eyes, you could feel her:
The weight of her hand on your thigh in the car.
The way she pulled you close but never close enough.
You tried to move on.
Hooked up once with someone too sweet and too soft.
But it wasn’t her. And the silence only got louder.
You found out she was back from some guy at a party.
“Didn’t you and Abby Anderson used to mess around?” he asked lazily, red cup in hand.
You froze. “What?”
“She’s back in town. Thought I saw her near the gym.”
The air shifted around you. Your ears rang. You left the party early.
Buzzing with resentment and longing, palms sweaty from the weight of things unsaid.
You didn’t text her.
But you stared at her contact all night, whispering to yourself, don’t be that girl. And then you were.
The next day, she was just there—in the café near campus, hoodie loose over her frame, head bent over her laptop.
You froze when you saw her. She looked up. Blinked. Took an AirPod out.
“Hey,” she said, like no time had passed. Like you weren’t breaking.
You sat across from her before you could change your mind. “You’re back.”
“Tuesday.”
You looked at your hands. “No text?”
She winced. “Didn’t think you’d want one.”
“You left without saying goodbye.”
“I didn’t think I deserved one,” she said, softer.
That shut you up. Because deep down… maybe she was right.
You left together. Neither of you said it out loud—but somehow, you ended up in her car. The way you always used to.
Same quiet roads. Same faint music.
Same ache in your chest.
You turned to her. “You seeing someone?”
She hesitated. “No. You?”
You shook your head. “Tried. Didn’t work.”
The air between you pulsed.
“Why didn’t you call?” you asked.
She tightened her grip on the wheel. “Because I knew if I did… I wouldn’t stop.”
Silence.
You stared ahead. “I would’ve answered.”
She pulled over.
“I missed you,” she admitted. “More than I should’ve.”
You didn’t know if it was closure or a beginning. But you kissed her anyway.
You slept in her bed that night.
She didn’t touch you—not at first. Just handed you an old hoodie, let you curl under her blanket, and sat down next to you like she was scared to break something fragile.
You wanted to ask her what this meant. If this was her way of coming back.
Instead, you whispered, “I missed your room.”
And she whispered back, “I missed your voice.”
That was enough—for now.
Over the next week, you kept pretending it was nothing.
Texts. “Wanna grab food?” “You still awake?” “Need a ride?”
But it wasn’t casual. Not really.
Not when she looked at you like that.
Not when her fingers brushed yours and lingered.
Not when she flinched every time someone else mentioned Isla.
You weren’t hers. She wasn’t yours.
But you were still something.
And that something was slowly burning the both of you alive.
The breaking point came on a Friday night.
You were at a mutual friend’s place, trying to play it cool. Abby walked in late—messy bun, grey t-shirt, muscle memory and heartbreak wrapped in denim.
And Isla was there too.
They didn’t touch. But she stood close. Laughed too loud. Looked too often.
Your heart fell into your stomach.
Abby caught your eye across the room. You held her gaze for one full second before walking out.
You didn’t even make it halfway down the street before she caught up.
“Wait,” she called.
You spun on her. “What are we doing, Abby?”
She blinked.
“I can’t keep pretending we don’t matter,” you said, voice cracking. “I can’t keep acting like this is casual when it never was.”
Silence.
Her jaw clenched. “You think I don’t want you?”
“I think you’re too scared to admit you do.”
That hit something deep.
She stepped forward, crowding into your space. “You’re wrong.”
“Then say it.”
She grabbed your face in both hands. “I want you.”
Your breath caught.
“God help me, I want you,” she said, forehead pressed to yours. “I left because I thought I’d ruin it. Because I’m not soft, and I don’t know how to be good at this—but I never stopped thinking about you.”
You kissed her like you were drowning.
And this time, she kissed you back like she meant it.
They don’t fix it all at once.
But they start over—this time with honesty. This time with intention.
No more hiding. No more maybe.
Just two people learning how to love each other out loud—even if it scares them.
hii!! I was wondering if you could maybe do Ellie taking care of an overwhelmed and overstimulated reader? in an anxiety attack context!
Hi anon!! I hope you enjoy:)
Pairing: Ellie Williams x Reader
requests are open, send me your thoughts and ideas:)
Warnings: Sensory overload, panic, anxiety attack symptoms, soft physical touch, protective!Ellie
Summary: in which you needed comfort
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“Too much.”
It started with the noise.
The clink of silverware, someone’s loud laugh, the fireplace crackling, babies crying in another room.
Then the lights felt too bright. The air too thick. Your shirt too tight.
You tried to hold it in, to smile when Maria offered you pie, to nod along when Jesse joked about patrols.
But Ellie noticed.
Of course she did.
She always does.
She touched your arm—gentle, grounding.
“Hey. Wanna get some air?”
You nodded, maybe too quickly.
She didn’t say another word. Just grabbed your coat, your hand, and walked you out the back door without anyone noticing.
The moment the cold air hit your face, you exhaled like you hadn’t breathed in hours.
But it wasn’t enough.
Your chest still felt tight. Your skin itched. Your heart wouldn’t slow down.
You pressed your hands to your temples.
“I can’t—I can’t shut it off,” you whispered. “It’s too loud in my head.”
Ellie didn’t try to reason with you.
She didn’t say "you’re okay,” or “calm down.”
Instead, she nodded slowly, took both your hands in hers, and said:
“Okay. Then we’ll make it quiet.”
She led you to the stables, where it smelled like hay and saddle leather, not perfume and stress. Where the only noise was a soft whinny and your own uneven breathing.
She pulled you into an empty stall, sat you down, and knelt in front of you.
“Hands on me,” she said gently.
You hesitated.
“C’mon. Just... hold onto my jacket.”
You gripped the soft fabric, trembling.
“Okay,” she whispered. “Breathe in for four. Like this.”
She exaggerated her inhale, slow and deep.
You mirrored her.
“Now hold it... three... two... and let it go.”
You exhaled.
“Again.”
She did this with you for five minutes.
Every time your eyes darted to the shadows, she squeezed your knee.
Every time your breath hitched, she whispered: “With me.”
She didn’t leave you in that storm.
She sat in it with you.
And eventually… the waves calmed.
You opened your eyes. The buzzing was gone. The weight on your chest was lighter.
Ellie smiled softly.
“Hey. There you are.”
“I’m sorry,” you whispered. “For ruining the night.”
She shook her head. “You didn’t ruin anything. You just needed space. That’s not a crime.”
You leaned forward, pressing your forehead to hers.
She stayed perfectly still—quiet, solid, safe.
“Next time,” she whispered, “we skip the party and hide in the barn from the start.”
You laughed, weakly. But real.
professor ellie has aurora sitting in on one of her classes and starts helping her teach? or like super cute like physical touch moments with professor ellie and reader??
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professor ellie masterlist
☆ You’d had a rough night—baby crying, no sleep, and Aurora constantly asking questions.
☆ Ellie notices immediately. The dark circles under your eyes, the way you pause while holding the baby.
☆ “Hey… why don’t I take Aurora to class with me today?” she says, brushing your cheek gently.
☆ Aurora gasps, ecstatic. “I get to help Mama teach?!”
☆ Ellie crouches to her level, fixing her little backpack. “Only if you behave like a real assistant.”
☆ You kiss Aurora’s forehead and mouth a thank you to Ellie, who kisses your temple back.
☆ Ellie straps Aurora into the car, feeds her little snacks on the way to campus, and plays gentle classical music to “get her in the professor mood.”
☆ Aurora brings her plush dino in her bag, insisting “he’s going to teach too.” Ellie doesn’t argue.
☆ Ellie lets her carry her own mini clipboard and a tiny pen she found just for her.
☆ Before walking into the lecture hall, Ellie crouches and whispers, “You’re gonna sit right next to me, and if anyone asks you a question, just smile like you’re very smart.”
☆ Aurora nods solemnly like it’s a life-or-death mission.
☆ Ellie gives her a lanyard with a fake name tag that says “Professor Assistant Aurora.”
☆ Students walking in smile and wave at Aurora. She waves back shyly but sticks close to Ellie.
☆ Aurora climbs into Ellie’s lap while she boots up the projector.
☆ Ellie kisses the top of her head and whispers, “Let’s teach them something cool today.”
☆ Ellie introduces Aurora with a soft smile: “This is Aurora, my TA for today. Please don’t try to bribe her with snacks—only I’m allowed to do that.”
☆ Aurora sits in a rolling chair beside Ellie and mimics her posture—legs crossed, arms folded.
☆ Whenever Ellie clicks to the next slide, she lets Aurora press the button.
☆ The students find it adorable. Ellie acts like it’s perfectly normal.
☆ Ellie occasionally leans down and whispers definitions or asks Aurora trivia questions like, “What’s a hypothesis?”
☆ Aurora proudly says, “An educated guess,” and the class gives her soft applause.
☆ Ellie beams, tapping her pen on the desk in approval. “She’s brilliant, just like her moms.”
☆ Ellie uses Aurora in examples—“Let’s say Aurora wants to measure how fast her dinosaur grows…”
☆ Aurora chimes in, “He eats gummy worms and love!” and the class laughs.
☆ Ellie nods seriously, adding, “Two crucial variables.”
☆ During a group activity, Aurora walks around with Ellie and mimics her stance—hands behind her back, inspecting work.
☆ She tells one student, “You spelled mitochondria wrong,” (she didn’t), and Ellie has to stifle a laugh.
☆ Ellie lets her draw on the whiteboard while the students work—“only scientific things,” she warns.
☆ Aurora draws a volcano and labels it “SCIENCE.” Ellie nods and adds a diagram next to it.
☆ Ellie checks in with you during a break, texting a picture of Aurora standing on a chair scribbling on the board.
☆ Aurora gets bored halfway through the second hour and starts swinging her legs.
☆ Ellie smoothly picks her up, sets her in her lap, and continues the lecture without missing a beat.
☆ Aurora plays with Ellie’s rings while she talks.
☆ A student asks, “Is this gonna be on the exam?” and Aurora blurts, “Yes.” Ellie smirks but doesn’t deny it.
☆ Ellie lets her “grade” a fake worksheet with stickers.
☆ Aurora drops her juicebox. Ellie sighs softly, bends down to pick it up mid-sentence, and keeps teaching.
☆ “That’s just real life,” she tells the class. “We adapt. With toddlers, and in literature.”
☆ Aurora asks for a snack and Ellie hands her a fruit strip like it’s part of the lesson.
☆ Ellie draws a heart on Aurora’s hand with her marker when she starts getting antsy.
☆ Aurora falls asleep in the last 10 minutes of class with her head on Ellie’s arm.
☆ Ellie teaches the rest of the lecture while rubbing gentle circles on Aurora’s back.
☆ She switches to a soft voice, almost a whisper, and her students don’t dare interrupt.
☆ Ellie keeps her glasses low on her nose as she grades papers with Aurora tucked against her.
☆ When class ends, a few students thank her and whisper, “She’s the cutest TA we’ve had.”
☆ Ellie smiles proudly, whispering, “Don’t let her hear that, she’ll want a raise.”
☆ You arrive just as Ellie’s packing up her briefcase and Aurora’s drooling on her shoulder.
☆ Ellie’s shirt is wrinkled, one sleeve smeared with juice and highlighter. “She was excellent,” she whispers.
☆ You walk up, wrap your arms around Ellie’s waist from behind. “Thank you.”
☆ Ellie tilts her head back against your shoulder. “You look like you finally got five hours of sleep.”
☆ You both giggle quietly, swaying together while Aurora sleeps between you.
☆ You brush a strand of hair out of Ellie’s face and press a kiss to her temple.
☆ Ellie tugs you closer with one arm and murmurs, “I love you. Take care of yourself too, okay?”
☆ She gently transfers Aurora into your arms and kisses both your hands.
☆ “You’re doing so good,” she whispers. “Even if it doesn’t feel like it.”
☆ You lean in and rest your forehead against hers. The lecture hall is quiet now.
☆ Ellie kisses you soft, slow, careful not to wake Aurora.
☆ “We’re a team,” she says. “Next week, maybe I’ll take both kids and let you sleep all day.”
☆ You laugh, eyes wet. “You’re brave.”
☆ “I’m in love,” she answers. “That’s even more dangerous.”
☆ You both watch Aurora sleep for a minute before you leave, her little hands clutching her toy dinosaur and Ellie’s lecture notes.
☆ Ellie keeps Aurora’s whiteboard drawings in her office now—framed.
☆ She tells her colleagues it was her “co-instructor’s visual aid.”
☆ Students ask if Aurora can come back. “Only if you behave,” Ellie jokes.
☆ Ellie comes home that night and wraps both you and the baby in her arms.
☆ She whispers to Aurora as she tucks her in: “You were the best part of my class.”
☆ Ellie writes in her journal about it—“Today felt right. Whole.”
☆ She kisses your shoulder before bed and murmurs, “We’re raising geniuses.”
☆ You curl into her side and feel her hand stroke your back slowly.
☆ “Thanks for helping,” you whisper. She kisses you again. “Always.”
☆ Aurora wakes up at 2 a.m., asking if she’s teaching again tomorrow. Ellie smiles sleepily. “Only if I can be your assistant this time.”