VILLAINESS [TWD]

𝖈𝖍𝖚𝖗𝖈𝖍 𝖈𝖍𝖔𝖎𝖗

i didn't want to do this.

that's a lie. i did.

no i didn't.

did i?

i twirl my fingers, staring at my lap.

"baby, it's time," daddy calls.

i look over at the piano- the woman behind it sending me a warm smile.

"daddy.." i sigh, frowning.

daddy excuses himself, kneeling in front of me.

"what is it, honey?"

"everybody's gonna be watching me.. i don't like it."

"not to be mean, honey.. but, auditioning for church choir was your idea."

i look to the x on the ground- tape that showed everyone where their spot was.

"i'm scared."

"there isn't anything to be scared of ellie. you have a beautiful voice. and i think that He will appreciate your skill in His name."

"god's watching, too?" my eyes widen.

daddy laughs. "we've been over this. He is always watching."

i cringe, eyes closing. daddy grabs my hands, his wrinkles and blistered skin feeling funny against mine.

"He gave you a gift. isn't it only right that you use it?"

"i guess.." i breathe out.

daddy helps me stand and i smile a bit at the pretty sound my heels make against the hard floor.

"all set, ellie?" the pianist asks.

"yes, ma'am," i place my hands in front of me.

daddy sends me a smile from behind the piano. even though i was nervous, it was easier to sing with daddy being close. he gave me strength. 

i wanted to make him proud.

𝒶𝓊𝓉𝒽𝑜𝓇 𝓇𝒶𝓂𝒷𝓁𝑒𝓈--

religion is such an interesting concept and i really think ellie's journey with her religion is a long road but one that will be worth it hmm

like beth was still religious in the end whereas maggie doesnt believe as much anymore (if at all) so its gonna be cool to dive into the point of view of a child that only knew that way of life ya know