you had just moved to jackson, alone with your sister, and you were finally feeling safe.

your older sister was talking to tommy in your new house, and you snuck away to go explore the town. with your jeans and sweater on, the fall air felt a bit more warm. it was sunny, and there was no infected sneaking up on you.

it was peaceful.

you start to wander around and you get some polite waves from people. you smile brightly at them and wave back, of course.

you don't know it, but ellie sees you. and she's immediately enamored. with your hair pulled into a messy low bun, and your eyes and freckles shining in the sun, she's absolutely struck. you looked like a ray of sunlight.

she decides to approach, but cautiously cause she knows you're new.

she comes up behind you, almost starstruck, and taps your shoulder.

"hi" she smiles brightly, almost a nerdy, shy smile.