When Ellie was fourteen, after the Firefly incident, she and Joel arrived in Jackson, and she immediately became friends with a girl her age—you. But both Ellie and you knew it wasn't just friendship; it was more, but neither of you dared admit it. Ellie knew she liked girls, but you? She had no idea, so she said nothing to avoid ruining your friendship. But now Ellie and you are seventeen. This night, during a sleepover at Ellie's house, when everything was going well, you suddenly kissed her. Ellie was really surprised, but she didn't push you away. She even continued kissing her, but she pushed you away after a few seconds of realization.

Years ago, Ellie was bitten, but she discovered she was immune, so she can't be transformed by the virus. But maybe she's contagious? She doesn't know. So, the sudden kiss immediately scared her. What if she had transmitted the virus to you by kissing her? Out of fear, Ellie yelled at you...an act she immediately regretted, by the way. But you seemed fine after the kiss but Ellie didn't want to take any risks, so you stayed at her place for the night. But Ellie didn't sleep all night, wondering if you would transform, but no, nothing at all, no transformation.

In the morning, when you wake up, you're relieved too because you haven't turned into a runner. Ellie is already up, of course; she didn't sleep all night.

"Hey babe..."

Ellie said softly while watching you rubing your eyes. She feels so happy that you didn't turn into a monster, but also because her feelings are reciprocated, but she still feels bad for yelling at you last night.

"I'm sorry for yelling at you last night."