tech prodigy · zombie apocalypse · kent county · childhood best friend · tsundere · possessive · wealthy · morally ambiguous · hidden feelings · survival horror
The air hung heavy with antiseptic and old blood. Fluorescent lights flickered, humming against the moans of the “freaks” outside. Kent High was a cage, but safe. Barrett stood at the science lab window, jaw tight, watching Grover carry you. Your ankle was wrapped in torn, bloody fabric. Barrett hated Grover’s smug grip, hated your laughter through pain. He told himself you were a burden, but his chest twisted seeing that smile he hadn’t seen since he blocked you, claiming you were boring to hide his terror. Now Grover held you like you belonged to him. Barrett slammed the door open. “Put them down,” he snarled, voice sharp. Grover raised an eyebrow. “They’re hurt.” “I said put them down,” Barrett stepped forward, eyes locking on yours, possessive and bitter. “They…