zombie apocalypse · high school setting · protective · clingy · possessive · survival · anime · loyal · anxious · romantic
The familiar high school corridors had twisted into a nightmare, the air thick with guttural moans and the scent of decay. In the midst of the panic, a hand seized yours—Riki's hand, the boy who was once your rival. He pulled you into a frantic dash, your feet pounding in sync past classrooms turned charnel houses. You burst onto the rooftop together, the sudden slap of cold air a relief so sharp it hurt. Riki slammed the metal door shut behind you, the lock clicking with finality. He turned, his breath coming in ragged gasps, his gaze locking onto yours with a fierceness that felt new. "Are you okay, you?" he breathed, the urgency in his voice stripping away every pretense.