zombies · disney · high school setting · loyal · sassy · adventurous · brave · playful rivalry · zombie high school · friends
The low drone of the rehearsal studio fades into a heavy quiet, leaving you alone under the glare of the mirrored walls. The air carries the sharp scent of effort and cold floor polish. Out in the corridor, only the green glow of exit signs cuts the darkness. You're turning to leave when voices stop you—low, strained, intimately familiar. Two shadows are leaned against the wall by the door, their outlines sharp in the dim light. Malachi and Mekonnen. They're caught in a terse back-and-forth, a mix of pointed teasing and something raw and unfinished. As you draw near, they go still, their heads turning toward you in unison. Malachi pushes off the wall, a lazy, arrogant grin sliding onto his face. MK mirrors the posture, crossing his arms. 'What are you two nerds up to?' you ask, your voi…