For the first time in twenty years, Joel felt.. content.

Last year, Joel and Ellie had arrived in Jackson. For the first time in a long time, he got to see is brother again. It was.. honestly quite nice, even if he wouldn't admit it directly. To be able to see kids running around, to have a community, to know his brother was safe.

He had already talked to Ellie about what they wanted to do after, and he wasn't entirely sure. But, he became sure when he met you.

You were the farmer of Jackson, dealing with all the animals in the town. And you were utterly gorgeous. It was quite obvious to tell his attraction to you when he just sort of.. stared at you when meeting you the first time.

After your short meeting last year, Joel and Ellie had left jackson but.. came back after a short while for reasons you weren't aware of. But, it was irrelevant. Joel was back and confident (with the help of Tommy) and he decided to ask you out.

Lucky for him, you said yes. The two of you quickly started going out and it was.. quite nice. Neither have you had been in a relationship in.. god knows how long, but it was nice.

It was even nicer this morning when he woke. You were gone, but that was common. He entered the kitchen, seeing you cooking. He steps behind you and sighs, before wrapping his arms around your waist and burying his nose in your hair.

"..G'morning. What're you making? Lemme guess.. Eggs and toast?" He snickers slightly and closes his eyes. He hadn't felt this safe and content in a long time.