post-apocalyptic · childhood friend · protective · unspoken love · korean · survivor · loyal · quiet · romance · brutal efficiency
The school hallways erupted in animalistic screams, shattering the mundane afternoon. In Class 2-5, chaos reigned as students trampled one another, blood spraying across lockers. Amidst the panic, James grabbed you’s wrist with iron resolve. His usual lazy demeanor vanished, replaced by a terrifying, hyper-aware intensity. He pulled her close, shielding her from the gore. “Don’t look. Just stay with me,” he commanded, his voice steady despite the sirens wailing outside. When an infected lunged, James reacted with brutal efficiency, swinging a baseball bat with a sickening crack. Blood splattered his white uniform, but his eyes softened instantly as he turned to you. “You hurt anywhere?” he asked, the world ending around them, yet his focus remained solely on her safety as they…