*3rd Person POV*

2 Years Later

Elliot was sitting on his bed, flipping through a photo album that he made sometime ago. He smiled as he looks through all the photos that were taken. Some of them are of him and his friends and some of him, Joel and (y/n). He smiled at the photo of him, Joel and (y/n) in the horse stable back in Jackson. That's when they first met Shimmer.

He chuckles as he flips through more pages until he stops at the old photo of him, (y/n) and Riley. He frowns as a wave of sadness washed over him as he looked at the picture. I miss her. He thought when he heard a knock on the bedroom door. 

He looks up and sees Lev standing at the doorway, his hair had grown out a bit and he was wearing jeans, sneakers and a shirt. "Hey, Lev." Elliot greets. "Hey, I just wanted to let you know that I'm gonna go and feed the sheep and herd them back in the farm." Lev tells him. "Alright. I'll be out there to help you in a few." Elliot said and Lev nods and leaves.

Elliot let's out a heavy sigh and sets the photo album to the side before getting up. He walks out of the room and looks around the place, still not believing how lucky they were to find this place.

Sometime after Seattle, he and the others were out on patrol and found this little farmhouse. It was in a great location, on a hill in the fields where they could see the perfect sunrise and sunset and it had a barn, which apparently Dina was excited for as she thought having a farm house like this would be cute.

After they found this place, Elliot and the boys began fixing it up and made it their home away from home. Whenever they wanted to get away from Jackson for awhile, they would come here and just relax since there was pretty much nothing here including no infected.

Recently, they started to gather up some sheep for the barn and if no one was at the house, one of them would make their way here and take care of the sheep.

Elliot makes his way down the stairs before he shouts. "Babe, you here?"

"In the kitchen!" The female voice said and he smiles as he makes his way to the kitchen, where he sees the (h/c) girl standing in front of the sink. "Hey." He greets. "Hey, yourself." She teased back and he chuckles. "Can you set the table before everyone gets here?" (Y/n) asked him. "Yeah, sure." Elliot said and he gathers up the plates and silverware before heading to the table.

When (y/n) got stabbed, Elliot felt his whole world crumble. Both he and Joel panicked when she fell to the ground and started bleeding out. They did their best with what they had for her wound but he really got scared when she passed out, he didn't know which one of them was more scared...him or Joel.

He could tell Joel was freaking out when she closed her eyes but how he was able to keep it cool was beyond Elliot. They did their best to get her on the boat and they rowed away from the island. Elliot still remembers the sight of that island on fire, it looked like hell on Earth.

When they made it to the others, Daniel did his best for (y/n)'s wound and told them that they at least stopped the bleeding before it got worse but he wasn't for sure how long she would be out. 

So they quickly packed up their things, found a couple of working vehicles and made their way to Jackson as quickly as they could. They made it to Jackson within a day by car and made their way inside of the settlement and to the doctor. 

Joel explained to Maria what happened as the doctors look (y/n) over. They told them she was lucky that their wasn't any damage to her organs but they didn't know when she was gonna wake up.

For about a week, Elliot, Joel and the others began to worry and wondered if (y/n) was ever gonna wake up. At one moment, Elliot started to break down as he started to get scared that he was never gonna see (y/n) again and never make up with her. 

Joel, Jesse, Dina, Daniel, Yara and Lev were luckily there for him and helped him though those times. He was very grateful for them and he didn't know what he would've done if neither of them were there.

Days later, (y/n) wakes up and everyone let out a sigh of relief once she woke up. The doctors watched over her for a few days until she was able to get around. Ever since then, Elliot was by her side every step of the way. From that moment on, they worked on their relationship. It starts first with friendly hugs and occasional kisses on the cheek, and some flirtatious remarks to one another.

After months passed, their friendship blossomed once again after years of separation to a tender, yet affectionate relationship. The one thing that they discussed together soon after that is that in order to maintain their relationship, they promised to not keep secrets from one another. They both agree and since then, they are officially together. Some petty arguments here and there, but they always worked it out in the end.

Elliot finishes setting up the table then looks over to see the record player by the wall. He smiles and goes over to it and picks up a record and places it in the player. After getting it set, he starts to play it and music started to play. "Oh, I love this song!" (Y/n) said and Elliot smiles and chuckles. "You are easily pleased." He teases. "Shut up." She chuckles and he walks back into the kitchen and sees her washing dishes while she starts to sway to the music.

He walks up behind her and places his arms around her waist and places his chin on her shoulder, swaying to the music with her. She laughs and turns her head to him and says, teasingly. "Look at those moves."

"What? These moves?" Elliot asked and he steps back and starts to do a funny dance and (y/n) starts to laugh. "Think you can do better?" He asked and she laughs. "Of course!" She said then she moves away from the sink and she starts to dance.

"Oh! Look at you go!" Elliot said then he runs his eyes over her as she started to dance. He goes up to her and places his hands on her waist and gives her this look of want. She knew when he gave her that look it usually ended up going to the bedroom and not leave the room for a good while but there was things that needed to be done.

"Elliot, I know that look." She said. "What look?" He asked, playing dumb, then he goes to lean in towards her neck. "You know..." she started to say but then let out a sigh once his lips touched her skin.

She closed her eyes as Elliot ran his lips up and down her neck, slowly. "Elliot..." she whispers and he smiled and continued attacking her neck with his kisses and a little bit of love bites, marking her as his. "Elliot, we need to..." she said but he raises his head to face her and kisses her fully on the lips.

She kisses him back and they stop dancing as they start making out right there in the kitchen. They continue the make-out session until Elliot pushes her up against the wall then stops kissing her, catching his breath.

"What has gotten into you?" She asked him, breathless. "Can't help that my girlfriend looks good today. And the way you were dancing...." he whispers, seductively, and he starts attacking her neck again.

"Elliot, I would love to do this but....the dinner? Remember?" She asked as she does her best to repress the moans. "We've still got time." He mutters and she chuckles. "Elliot, I'm serious!" She said then she places her hands on his face and makes him look at her.

"We've still got alot to do before the others get here. I'm gonna cook and finish up the laundry, you can go and help Lev with the sheep." She said and he sighs. "Do I have to?" He groans. "Yes. Besides, if everything goes well....maybe I'll give you a nice surprise." She said with a smile and gives him a knowing look. "Okay, fine." He chuckles then he steps back and starts to walk outside as she shakes her head and goes back to the dishes.

He walks outside and sees Lev trying to herd the sheep into the barn, but he seemed to have a bit of a problem. "You need help?" Elliot asked Lev. "Yeah, they don't want to go to the barn." He said and Elliot chuckles. "Okay, let me help you." He said and he and Lev started to herd the sheep.

After getting the sheep in the building, the boys lock up the gate and start to head to the house when they heard a wagon coming up. "They're here!" Lev exclaims, happily, and he starts to run towards the front of the house. "Slow down, kiddo." Elliot chuckles as he follows him.

They head towards the front and see Jesse and Joel sitting in the driver seats of the wagon while Daniel, Yara and Dina, who was holding her son in her arms. "Yara!" Lev exclaims as he runs up to the wagon once they stop. 

"Lev!" Yara said, smiling, and they start to get off of the wagon. She runs up to Lev and they hug while Elliot greets the others then he gives Joel a hug. "How you doing, kiddo?" Joel asked him. "Doing good. Just finished herding the sheep." Elliot replied and Joel chuckles. "Who woulda guess, you being a farmer." Joel teases and Elliot laughs. "Stranger things have happened." Elliot said and he leads everyone inside.

(Y/n) greets everyone and then Dina and Yara go and help with the cooking while the men all talked and caught up with what was happening lately. Finally, the meal was done and everyone gathered around and began to eat and drink. 

Then Dina brings out a cake and they all sang Happy Birthday to J.J., who was two years old today. The rest of the night went off without a hitch as everyone talked and told stories, like J.J.'s first steps and first words, Daniel and Yara's first date as they recently got together a few weeks ago and Joel talking about this woman named Esther he had recently started seeing.

At some point, Joel looks over at Elliot and noticed he looked a bit nervous before he got up and walk out the front porch. Curious, Joel gets up and walks out to Elliot. "Hey, kiddo." He said. Elliot jumps slightly at this before he turns to see Joel. "Hey, Joel." He greets.

"What's wrong, son? You've looked nervous the past half hour." Joel said and Elliot looks down. "That obvious, huh?" Elliot asked and Joel chuckles. "Yeah. Something wrong? You and (y/n) get into a fight?" Joel asked, worried, and Elliot shakes his head. "No..." he mutters as he twiddle his fingers.

"Then what's wrong?" Joel asked. Elliot sighs as he looks down then he reaches into his pocket and pulls out a small ring. Joel's eyes widen at this before he looks over at Elliot. "I...I...wanna ask (y/n) to marry me. I know it ain't much nowadays but...I wanna make it official." He said. "That’s why I came to you, you were the closest thing she has for a father, I love her very much and...I wanna know if I can have your blessing?”

Elliot stares up at Joel, who now stood silent at the request. He wasn’t afraid to kill the infected but now standing in front of the man who can be very intimidating and won’t hesitate to kill anyone who crosses the line with him, he knew he was screwed. Elliot knew for the fact firsthand and how protective Joel is when it came to (y/n). Which is why he is somewhat afraid as he anxiously awaits for an answer from Joel.

The older man chuckled lightly, which caught the boy’s attention. “Is that what the fuss is about, son?” He asks him. Elliot nodded, silently, looking down as he fiddled with the ring in-between his fingers. Joel planted a hand on his shoulder, giving him a small smile. “You love her, don’t you?” Joel asked. “Of course I do, Joel.” Elliot said.

“Then there’s nothing to be ashamed of. I used to be in your shoes when I was around your age. You two have gone through a rough patch when I first met you two. After everything that happened, I see you both not leaving each other’s side. Both of you are willing to protect the other. I care about you both like you’re my own especially (y/n), you make each other happy and that’s all I need to know. I know you’ll take good care of her.” he said and Elliot raises his head to Joel, quickly.

“Wait, does that mean that...?” he asked and Joel chuckles. “I’m saying that you have my blessing.” Joel answers. “Thank you, Joel. It means a lot to hear that from you.” Elliot said. “Don’t sweat it, kid, but if you hurt (Y/n) in any way, I will hunt you down to the point where you have to sleep with one eye open, understand?” Joel said. “Y-yes Joel.” Elliot stammers and Joel chuckles again then pats Elliot on the back.

Later that night, after everyone left, Elliot and (y/n) were left alone at the house since Lev went back home with Daniel and Yara. The couple finished cleaning up the place when Elliot takes (y/n)'s hand and pulls her to him. She giggles before he goes to kiss her on the lips.

He pulls back from the kiss and smiles down at her. "What has gotten into you today?" She asked him, curiously. He stares into her eyes for a few moments then sighs. “I um...I need to tell you something.”

“What is it? Something wrong, Elliot?” (Y/n) asks, concern taking over seeing how anxious he looked. Elliot pulls away from her and starts to pace, his hands tugging at his auburn hair. He’s trying to figure what to say or how to say it, definitely wasn’t a step ahead when it came to popping up the big question.

If only he would have just written a speech on a damn paper like his friends had suggested, to tell her how much she meant to him. His nerves churning in his stomach and causing his hands to shake.

Elliot then checked his pocket, reassuring himself that the ring was still there. He wasn’t sure he’d have the nerve to ask before the memories of their first kiss had entered his mind and all the times she had been there for him just as he had for her before they had Joel in their lives and after that. When he had cut ties with her and Joel when they told him the truth about the Fireflies, it was hell for him for the two years without them.

He had friends but it wasn’t the same without the two people he held dear to.
He remembered the time after Joel killed Abby and (Y/n) nearly dying, their relationship is now restored.

Nightmares would occur to him here and there, showing him the worst case scenario where (Y/n) dies in his arms or become an infected and him not getting a chance to tell her how much he loves her, where everyone tells him it’s his fault for letting it happen.

How everything and everyone he touched dies because he is poison. He hasn’t spoke of it for days until (Y/n) came in when she saw him having a nightmare and gave him the comfort he needed until he was ready to tell her.

And he did.

Elliot knew right then and there that he didn’t want to face the world without (Y/n) in his life after what happened. He knew, in that moment that she was the one he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. She’s his first love, and always will be just as he is hers. He knew just what to say now.
He stops pacing and walks over to her, gently grasping her hands in his.

“I asked Joel earlier for what I’m about to tell you.” Elliot said as he stares deep into her (e/c) ones. “(Y/n), I...I have loved you from the very moment I laid eyes on you. I remember when Riley came in and introduced us to the other. I was eternally grateful for what she did because if it weren’t for her, I wouldn’t have met you. You were my sunshine. You make me happy when skies are gray. We face through Hell together from time to time. Even after I cut ties with you and Joel, I still wanted to be in your life even when I told you to not be mine, so leaving you was the worst thing I’ve ever done. We were both hurt and we yearned to be with each other. After Abby had stabbed you, I was scared as hell, I didn’t know if you would wake up or it would be the last time I would ever see you or tell you that I love you. I realized that I couldn’t imagine my life without you by my side, I promise to love you from every moment in ourlives forever...” He said.

Elliot lets go of one hand, kneels down on one knee in front of her and takes out the ring from his pocket, (Y/n)’s eyes widen and her hand instantly moves to cover her mouth as he says, “(Y/n)...Would you do me the honor of marrying me?”

Tears forms in her eyes and she let's out a bit of a sob. She removes the hand from her mouth and nods to him. "Yes! Of course, Elliot!" She said and Elliot smiles, widely, at her. He stands up then slides the ring on her finger.

She stares at the ring for a moment then looks up at him and wraps her arms around his neck and kisses him, passionately. "Thank you." Elliot whispers once they break the kiss. She smiles at him and the two hug each other and hold each other, both of them couldn't wait for what the future could hold for them.