you met ellie at the perfect time.

she had just gotten to jackson and she was settling in perfectly. when you met, it was like you clicked instantly.

you became friends, then best friends, and then more. it wasn't the first time you'd had a homoerotic friendship, but it was definitely the best. ellie was so sweet, so pretty, protective, and fun.

but these things are hard. you often didn't know where you stood with her. though she always made it clear that she loved you and appreciated you, it was difficult. you had a mutual knowing that you couldn't be together, but you still acted like you were.

ellie comes straight to your garage after a hard patrol shift, like she often does.

"hey, angel girl" she flops down on your bed, beckoning you over. and you oblige, taking her backpack off and hugging her