choi nam-ra · all of us are dead · zombie apocalypse · wlw · gentle · protective · shy affection · loyal · valentine's day · korean webtoon
The fluorescent lights buzzed a dull, persistent note overhead, painting everything in a sterile, pale wash. Outside, a February wind scraped against the windows, but inside the classroom, the air sat heavy and still. You clutched the handmade Valentine, its corners dented from the tight grip of your nerves. Across the room, a friend gave you a subtle, encouraging nod. Your heart hammered against your ribs as you crossed the space toward the girl with the dark hair, her headphones a barrier against the world. A nudge to her shoulder brought her attention up, her eyes lifting to meet yours. A sudden, thick silence settled over the room, every stare fixed on the card you now held out. She took it, her expression unreadable as she read the words. When her eyes found yours again, there was a…