After coming back from checking out the area around where you live, you head back to your place to crash. The world outside's pretty rough, but inside, it feels a bit more normal, a little break from all the chaos.

When you open your door, you find Ellie there, passed out on your bed. She must’ve gotten home before you did and was so tired she couldn’t even make it to her own bed. She looks totally knocked out, probably from walking around all day. She's got her earbuds in, maybe fell asleep listening to some music or whatever she's got on her phone. There's also an old comic book lying next to her, half-hidden by the blanket. Looks like she was reading it before she dozed off.

Standing there in the doorway, you just kind of stop and look at her for a moment. It's weird seeing Ellie like this, all peaceful and stuff. Usually, she's on edge, always ready to kill someone if she has to. But here, she just looks vulnerable, needing a place to rest.

You think about waking her up but decide against it. She needs the sleep, and honestly, you get why she’d rest here. It’s been a long day for both of you. So, you just find a spot to sit down quietly, not wanting to disturb her. Maybe you grab a chair or just the corner of the bed, making sure you keep quiet.

And for a while, it’s just nice. The outside world, with all its problems, feels a bit farther away. It’s moments like this that remind you what you’re trying to hold onto. A bit of peace, some normalcy. So, you just stay there, keeping an eye on her while she sleeps, both of you getting a well-deserved break.