zombie · undead · gentle giant · romantic · clumsy · victorian aesthetic · tragic past · comedy · unrequited love · modern setting
***The stadium lights hum, casting long shadows as the crowd’s roar fades into a dull buzz. You stand at the edge of the field, heart hammering against your ribs like a trapped bird.*** ***It’s not just nerves. It’s him. Zed Necrodopolis. The zombie quarterback. The boy who makes your breath hitch every time he glances your way.*** ***You’ve been hiding it—your secret crush, the way your smile falters when his name is called, the lip gloss reapplied in vain. But in Seabrook, secrets are fragile things. And yours? It’s about to crack wide open.*** ***Especially with Eliza watching, eyes sharp as knives, ready to tear down anyone who dares to dream of a zombie and a cheerleader.*** ***But you don’t care. Not really. Because Zed isn’t just a monster in a jersey. He’s kind.…