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» jesse tlou
༊*·˚ shared scarves and stolen looks ; during a quiet winter patrol, jesse and the reader share warmth, and soft moments, turning a routine day into something far more meaningful.
༊*·˚ "wherever you are, i'm home" ; in a quiet corner of jackson, jesse devotes himself completely to his pregnant partner—protecting her, cherishing her, and finding home in every soft moment they share.
༊*·˚ jesse scenarios about him falling in love with you
༊*·˚ holding on ; after a brutal infected attack leaves both you and jesse injured and unconscious, jesse struggles with guilt over failing to protect you, but with support from joel, tommy, and your reassurance, he finds the strength to heal alongside you and move forward together.
༊*·˚ what we build ; after losing your partner, grief isolates you—until jesse quietly, consistently shows up, offering comfort without expectation and love without pressure. as your bond deepens through late-night talks, doctor visits, and finally the birth of your child, you realize that what you’ve built together isn’t just healing—it’s home.
༊*·˚ what we build pt.2 ; after months of exhaustion and distance following the birth of their son, you and jesse finally spend a night alone—rekindling the quiet, aching intimacy that had been buried under survival and sleepless nights. as old desire stirs into something raw and real, you realize love hasn’t faded—it’s just been waiting for the silence to return.
༊*·˚ jesse scenarios about him being the best dad
༊*·˚ in the warmth of you ; a slow-burning love grows between you and jesse through shared patrols, quiet evenings, and small acts of care, until one night under the stars, he kisses you like a promise. what starts as comfort in a harsh world becomes something deeper—something safe, warm, and lasting, like home.
༊*·˚ warmth like this
༊*·˚ new year's dance ; jesse stands across the room, clearly lovesick and pining as he watches you from afar, until dina and ellie — fed up with his quiet longing — tease and push him into finally making a move. with a flushed face and nervous resolve, jesse decides to ask you to dance, heart pounding and hope blooming.
༊*·˚ the truth we never said ; after a terrifying encounter with the infected, jesse and you return to jackson shaken and afraid of losing each other in a world that’s constantly breaking. in the quiet safety of your home, years of unspoken feelings finally spill over into a heartfelt confession that changes everything between you.
༊*·˚ gentle devotion ; when you come down with a nasty fever in jackson, jesse shows up with soup, tea, and a stuffed giraffe—determined to take care of you no matter how gross or grumpy you feel. through soft touches, quiet jokes, and one sleepless night by your side, he shows you just how deeply he cares.
༊*·˚ woodsmoke ; you stop by the lumber yard under the excuse of helping, but mostly to admire jesse — strong, warm, and achingly beautiful as he splits wood in the snow. one flirty lesson, one stolen kiss, and a walk back to his cabin later, you realize the feeling’s very much mutual.
༊*·˚ stay a little longer ; each morning, jesse patiently gives his sweet, sleepy girlfriend her much-needed ten minutes of warm cuddles before she can face the day in jackson. what started as a small indulgence has become their favorite ritual—one neither of them would trade for the world.
༊*·˚ no one knows ; keeping your relationship with jesse a secret seemed simple, until a new girl started openly flirting with him, and your friends unknowingly encouraged it, leaving you insecure and heartbroken. but when jesse finds you and makes a choice to stop hiding, the two of you face the town together, stronger than ever.
༊*·˚ two steps behind ; jesse struggles to ask out joel’s adopted daughter, intimidated by joel’s protective nature, but after finally finding the courage, joel confronts him with a quiet warning and reluctant approval. with joel’s blessing and the reader’s smile, jesse realizes he belongs by her side, not in joel’s shadow.
༊*·˚ some things you can't hide ; while secretly dating jesse, you invite him over when joel’s out, and your tender, intimate moment is abruptly interrupted when joel unexpectedly walks in. though shaken, joel ultimately accepts your relationship, realizing he has to let his daughter grow up, even if it’s hard to watch.
༊*·˚ through the glass ; while trapped behind reinforced glass, jesse is forced to watch helplessly as you face a deadly bloater alone in a collapsing outpost. against all odds, you defeat the monster—but the ordeal leaves jesse shaken and unable to hide just how much you mean to him.
༊*·˚ scared shitless ; jesse and the reader are stuck in a no-strings-attached arrangement, both too scared to admit they want more. with some not-so-subtle pushing from dina and ellie, jesse finally takes the leap — and what was once casual turns into something neither of them can deny anymore.
༊*·˚ the only one i see ; in jackson, you're the "it girl" everyone wants — but the only person you want is jesse, who's convinced he doesn’t stand a chance. through quiet moments, gentle persistence, and a love that blooms softly, you show him he’s all you’ve ever wanted.
༊*·˚ safe with you ; you’re the girl everyone in jackson wants — but the only person you want is jesse, who’s too convinced he’ll never be enough. through quiet moments, a little bravery, and a rainy night that changes everything, you finally show him he’s all you’ve ever needed.
༊*·˚ jesse scenarios where you are in sync with everything
༊*·˚ when the snow settles ; after years on the run, you arrive in jackson and quickly become an integral part of the community—and of jesse’s life, despite your fear of becoming a burden. with gentle encouragement from dina and unwavering patience from jesse, you finally confess your love, finding a new sense of home with him and little jj.
༊*·˚ when the snow settles pt.2 ; after arriving in jackson guarded and unsure, she slowly builds a life with jesse and jj, learning to let herself be loved and to belong. three years later, with a new baby in their arms and jj proudly stepping into his role as big brother, they’ve become a family in every sense of the word.
༊*·˚ in the silence after ; as tommy’s adoptive daughter and a skilled sniper in jackson, the reader has always quietly loved jesse from afar—until a violent ambush at the theater forces her to confront just how much she stands to lose. after dragging jesse home wounded but alive, she stays by his side through every step of his recovery, and amid grief and healing, they finally admit what’s always been in their hearts.
༊*·˚ the golden boy's mother has a plan ; when jesse’s mom robin meets you by chance in jackson and instantly adores you, she makes it her personal mission to set you up with her golden boy son — much to his embarrassment. despite robin’s very public matchmaking (and jesse’s flustered protests), the two of you end up falling for each other anyway.
༊*·˚ talk to me in the morning ; jesse’s had a huge crush on you for months, but he’s too scared to say anything — until one night he gets very drunk at the tipsy bison and stumbles over to tell you how much he likes you. you gently tell him to come talk to you again when he’s sober if he really means it, and the next morning — heart pounding — he does.
༊*·˚ better ; jesse’s been your best friend forever, quietly watching as you pour your heart into a boyfriend who doesn’t deserve you. but when that boy breaks your heart and jesse hears him talking trash behind your back, everything snaps — and jesse finally confesses the truth he’s been holding in all along: he’s loved you for years, and he’ll never let anyone treat you like you’re anything less than everything.
༊*·˚ built like a goddamn throne ; after a long patrol, you end up on jesse’s lap in the gear room, discovering just how irresistible and dangerously comfortable his thick thighs really are. tension turns to heat fast, and jesse makes it very clear — once you’re in his lap, you’re not going anywhere.
༊*·˚ whatever's left of forever ; jesse takes a short trip outside jackson for patrol planning and stumbles across a hidden jewelry store, where he finds the perfect ring that sparks a plan. with the help of ellie and dina, he creates a quiet, beautiful proposal in the woods to ask you to be his forever in a world where forever is rare.
༊*·˚ summer lovin' ; as tommy’s stepdaughter, you’ve always kept your growing feelings for jesse hidden—until a summer night at his house pulls the truth into the open. what starts as slow-burning tension finally ignites into something intense and intimate, only to be cut short by tommy’s unexpected arrival.
༊*·˚ after the fall ; jesse was supposed to come home with you after patrol — not bleeding out in your arms. you never expected to fall for him like this, but now you don’t know how to let go.
༊*·˚ the quiet kind of love ; you never planned to let jesse in — not when you first arrived in jackson, bruised and guarded, and especially not when he kept showing up with his easy smile and steady presence. but somewhere between quiet patrols, shared silences, and the warmth of his shoulder brushing yours, he became the only place you felt safe — and now, with a secret growing inside you and the weight of telling the people you love, he’s the one holding you together.
༊*·˚ to the guy with the smile (and the biceps) ; every valentine’s day, jackson gets a little weird—but nothing tops the anonymous love letter jesse receives praising his dimples, his biceps, and the quiet way he makes the world feel safe. when he sets out on a mission to uncover the mystery admirer (totally convinced it’s not you), he has no idea the person he’s been searching for has been right in front of him—watching, hoping, and maybe just a little in love the whole time.
༊*·˚ too good for your own good ; everyone in jackson thinks you and jesse are sweethearts—except the two of you, who insist you hate each other while racing to outdo every good deed in town, trading barbed sarcasm like it’s a sport. but when ellie and dina finally trap you together for one long, tension-thick night, it becomes painfully obvious that all that hatred was just foreplay.
༊*·˚ first, not mine ; after falling deeply in love with jesse, the reader’s world quietly unravels when dina reveals she’s pregnant with his child, forcing her to confront a future where she’ll always come second. despite trying to stay, the reader ultimately walks away, unable to bear the weight of a dream that now belongs to someone else.
༊*·˚ what comes after (pt.2 ) ; jesse and the reader slowly rebuild their relationship after months apart, navigating the complicated reality of dina’s pregnancy. with time, acceptance, and honesty, they begin to dream of a future together — one where love, healing, and even their own family might still be possible.
༊*·˚ what comes after (alternate ending)
༊*·˚ ashes in bloom ; jesse and reader experience the heartbreak of a wanted pregnancy ending in miscarriage, navigating the crushing weight of grief, blame, and silence. through shared pain and quiet love, they slowly begin to heal together, even as the loss lingers in everything they do. (involves miscarriages, PLEASE read at own discretion.)
༊*·˚ same team again? ; jesse keeps secretly changing patrol assignments just to be paired with you, hoping you’ll notice how much he likes you — but you’re too convinced he’s just being friendly to believe it. with dina and ellie’s not-so-subtle help, the truth finally comes out on a snowy patrol, ending in a soft, long-awaited kiss that changes everything.
༊*·˚ all yours ; jesse has always been quietly in love with you, drawn to your shy warmth and gentle nature. through soft moments, slow-burn affection, and tender glances, what begins as friendship gradually blossoms into a love that feels safe, steady, and entirely yours.
༊*·˚ tickle monster ; jesse is completely smitten with his super ticklish girlfriend, finding every laugh and squirm irresistibly adorable as he uses any excuse—whether it’s morning wake-ups, rainy naps, or lazy evenings—to make her giggle. despite her protests, she secretly loves the way his touch brings so much light and laughter into their otherwise heavy world.
༊*·˚ home eventually ; after being left behind by joel and ellie, you slowly rebuild your life in jackson with the help of tommy, maria, and jesse — who brings warmth, patience, and laughter back into your world. what starts as quiet companionship blossoms into a tender love that helps you finally begin to heal.
༊*·˚ whiskey eyes ; at a rowdy jackson party, jesse finds himself babysitting a wildly drunk you — only for you to drunkenly confess your love, unaware that he’s been in love with you for months. what follows is a chaotic, fluffy night full of laughter, honesty, and the start of something real.
༊*·˚ somewhere to land ; jesse has a quiet obsession with resting his head on your chest, finding comfort and safety in the softness and warmth of your body. one lazy jackson evening, that affection turns tenderly intimate, and you let him worship you the way he’s always wanted—slow, deep, and full of love.
༊*·˚ caught in the act ; when joel hears suspicious noises at 2 am, he catches his daughter sneaking jesse into her room, leading to a tense but heartfelt reckoning between an overprotective father and the boy who loves her. through awkward dinners, quiet conversations, and a carved wooden horse, joel ultimately gives jesse his blessing — in his own gruff, joel miller way.
༊*·˚ soft place to land ; a single mom in jackson slowly falls for her best friend jesse, who’s always been there for her and her adopted baby girl. through sleepless nights, soft kisses, and shared morning routines, they become a family without ever needing to say the words.
༊*·˚ good enough ; jesse brings you to meet his parents, but while his dad warms up quickly, his mom can’t stand you and makes it known. everything changes when infected invade jackson and you risk your life to save them both, finally earning her respect.
༊*·˚ dinner at the parents ; jesse finally brings you over for dinner at his parents’ house after weeks of robin pestering him, and the evening is filled with warm food, playful teasing, and the kind of chaotic love that makes you feel instantly at home. by the end of the night, with jesse walking you home under soft jackson skies, you both realize this — whatever this is — might just be the real thing.
༊*·˚ one night, one secret ; after a one-night stand with jesse, you find out you’re pregnant just days after he gets back together with dina, leaving you terrified to tell him and afraid of ruining his life. with ellie and maria’s help, you finally tell jesse, and through fear, heartbreak, and quiet moments, the two of you slowly build a future together with your daughter.
༊*·˚ domestic jesse headcannons
༊*·˚ warm hands, cold forehead ; jesse gets really sick after patrol and you take care of him through his fever, making tea, cuddling him in blankets, and never leaving his side. as he recovers, he turns adorably dramatic, whispering sleepy confessions and realizing just how much he loves you.
༊*·˚ the day you didn't see coming ; jesse, dina, and ellie secretly plan a surprise birthday party in jackson for the reader, filling the day with laughter, warmth, and heartfelt moments. surrounded by friends and quiet promises under the stars, the reader realizes just how deeply they’re loved.
༊*·˚ the closest of calls ; after a near-death encounter on a supply run, jesse and the reader return to jackson shaken but more in love than ever, realizing how close they came to losing one another. the experience strips away any hesitation, deepening their bond and affirming their future together in quiet, intimate moments.
༊*·˚ smoke break ; you and jesse sneak off after patrol to get high in an old shed, sharing laughs, smoke, and quiet confessions under the stars. what starts as a harmless escape turns into something tender, as jesse admits he feels safest with you—and kisses you like he means it.
༊*·˚ the distance between us ; after jesse’s breakup with dina, you finally confess your long-hidden feelings—only for him to gently turn you down, unsure of what he wants. but after time apart, he realizes you’re everything he’s been looking for, and slowly, sweetly, he wins your heart back.
༊*·˚ you, me, and a tiny pair of sneakers ; you're the teacher everyone in Jackson adores—patient, soft-spoken, and especially good with the little ones. when toddler JJ starts thriving in your class, you call Jesse in for a quick parent meeting… only to realize neither of you expected to leave it feeling something spark.
༊*·˚ yours to hold ; after weeks of quiet tension, you finally give in to your desire and ride jesse’s thigh, unraveling in the safety of his arms. the night spirals into something deeper—full of whispered confessions, soft aftercare, and the realization that you’ve always belonged to each other.
༊*·˚ donation mix-up ; after accidentally wearing jesse’s old hoodie from a donation drive, you become the center of a rumor that you’re secretly dating him. despite your awkward denials, the town refuses to believe otherwise—until the rumor slowly turns into something real and sweet between you and jesse.
༊*·˚ moments in jackson ; jesse finally confesses his feelings and starts showing up more, helping around the house and making you laugh with his cooking attempts. after a quiet night tangled up on the couch, it’s clear to both of you that this love is something soft, steady, and real
༊*·˚ the weight of the quiet things ; after losing their parents, a 21-year-old girl struggles to raise her grieving little sister in jackson, facing judgment and whispers from a town that only watches. but when jesse steps in with quiet patience and unwavering support, he becomes the anchor they both need—bringing healing, safety, and the first glimpses of love back into their lives.
༊*·˚ not just ellie's sister ; jesse always saw you as ellie’s little sister—until one night alone changed everything. after teasing turns to tension and feelings come to light, the two of you have to face ellie, the truth, and what it really means to fall for each other.
༊*·˚ all’s fair in love and laundry ; jesse, a military man, returns home to his devoted, funny wife, and together they find joy in the little moments of life filled with love and laughter. just when everything feels perfect, a simple pregnancy test with two pink lines changes everything, marking the start of their journey into parenthood.
༊*·˚ family like ours ; after twelve years together raising three kids in jackson, jesse and reader enjoy a playful family day out where their sweet, stolen kiss earns groans from their sons but an “awww” from their daughter. amidst laughter and chaos, their love feels as alive and strong as ever, grounding their busy, beautiful life.
༊*·˚ pulling gravity ; it’s been months of almosts and unspoken glances. fingers grazing, stolen touches, words that mean more than they should. jesse’s always there, close enough to touch but never quite yours—until the tension finally snaps and neither of you can pretend anymore.
༊*·˚ softest future ; while babysitting tommy and maria’s son benji, you and jesse navigate chaos, laughter, and tender moments that slowly reveal how naturally you fall into the rhythm of parenting together. by the end of the night, after a heartfelt conversation and a moment of intimacy, you both realize you're ready to dream about having a family of your own.
༊*·˚ you don't have to be okay right now ; after a rough patrol leaves you shaken, jesse gently takes care of you—guiding you home, wrapping you in warmth, and reminding you that it's okay not to be okay. in his arms, with his quiet love surrounding you, the fear finally fades.
༊*·˚ all the tomorrow's we lost ; when jesse leaves jackson to help find ellie and dina, he carries the secret that he's going to be a father—one he never gets the chance to come home to. left behind with only a heartbeat growing inside her, the reader must navigate unbearable grief, fractured friendships, and a future jesse will never see.
༊*·˚ the beginning of us ; in an unbroken world where the apocalypse never came, joel’s daughter and jesse—his trusted friend—navigate the shy beginnings of a sweet romance, with sarah, dina, and ellie delightfully scheming to bring them closer. through laughter, gentle moments, and quiet support, their bond grows into a hopeful love that brightens their lives and the close-knit jackson community around them.
༊*·˚ a knight's vow, a princess's heart medieval!au ; in a kingdom shadowed by duty and political intrigue, a sworn protector and a princess navigate the delicate balance between loyalty and love. as arranged marriages and court pressures mount, their quiet friendship deepens into a slow-burning romance—one that promises hope, trust, and a future forged together against all odds.
༊*·˚ brother's best friend modern!college!au ; you quietly love jesse, your brother’s best friend and longtime protector, while they navigate friendship, jealousy, and unspoken feelings. after a tense party incident and emotional confessions, their bond deepens into a tender, passionate romance, with ellie and dina’s playful teasing adding warmth and fun to their journey.
༊*·˚ operation: lovebirds ; ellie and dina are determined to uncover your secret relationship with jesse, convinced you're sneaking around behind everyone’s backs. what starts as a ridiculous trap turns into a hilarious game of cat-and-mouse—until you and jesse finally decide to end the charade with a kiss that shuts them both up for good.
༊*·˚ helping hands ; jesse gets a small injury during sparring, and you take it upon yourself to care for him with tender attention and homemade meals. as you spend time together, a quiet, sweet romance slowly blossoms, leading to heartfelt confessions and adorably flustered moments.
༊*·˚ like cinnamon & safety ; you meet jesse on a sleepy wednesday night in your best friend’s apartment, wrapped in a hoodie that isn’t yours and smelling like popcorn and soft comfort. you don’t expect the quiet, sweet weed dealer with warm eyes and cedarwood skin to become the person who builds you shelves, bakes you cookies, and kisses you like you’re the whole world—but he does, and he’s everything.
༊*·˚ soaked in silence ; after a brutal patrol leaves them bloody and dirty, jesse and you find refuge in a secluded river where vulnerability and desire blur the line between survival and something more. wrapped in damp clothes and guarded whispers, a slow-burning connection finally ignites into something undeniable.
༊*·˚ pixels and daydreams ; streamer jesse and vlogger reader orbit each other online for months before a chance chat mention leads to an invite into jesse’s gaming squad. as they play late into the night and share glimpses of their worlds, their followers catch on to the sparks—and soon, twitchcon brings them face to face, turning online crushes into something real and sweet.
༊*·˚ man of the house ; after a chaotic day wrangling two unruly kids and trying to get dinner on the table, you watch jesse step in with calm authority, disciplining the boys with a firm hand that leaves you hot under the collar. what starts as frustration quickly turns into raw desire, and you find yourselves blowing off steam behind the bedroom door in the most satisfying way.
༊*·˚ soft landing ; when jesse tags along to a late-night skate session with ellie and dina, the last thing he expects is to fall head over heels for the quiet, graceful figure skater who moves like she’s made of poetry. night after night, he finds himself coming back just to see you. and before he knows it, his heart’s already yours.
» joel miller
༊*·˚ forgotten : after joel and the reader are brutally beaten, she’s left behind and presumed dead—until tommy discovers she’s still alive, forcing her to confront the pain of being forgotten by the one she risked everything to save.
