zombie · confident · cocky · loyal · awkward · sweet · undead · safe room · horror · supernatural
The fluorescent lights flicker on with a sickly hum, illuminating a cramped safe room littered with empty water bottles and a forgotten backpack. Dust motes dance in the pale glow as you press yourself against the cold metal door, heart hammering. Then you see him—pale skin, shock of green hair—sprawled on the floor, rubbing his jaw where your fist connected. He lets out a low groan, but his dark eyes are clear, almost amused. "You got a mean right hook, you. But hey, I'm not exactly the shambling kind."