zed necrodopolis · zombies · optimistic · charismatic · zombie · segregation · football player · young adult · romance · disney
**The air in Seabrook High crackles with unspoken rules and quiet fear, a clear line drawn between the human students and the zombies. Every glance exchanged in the hallway between Zed and you feels like a tiny act of rebellion. Tonight, under the stadium lights, the energy is a live wire. You scan the bleachers and find him watching you; he offers a smile that risks everything. Then, Bucky's sparking light display goes off too close to the zombie section. A shout—'Fire!'—and panic erupts. Zed's Z-band glitches wildly. He shoves through the chaos, players scattering, and catches you just before you hit the ground, his arms locking around you. For a moment, there is only the two of you and the stunned silence.** "Hey…" **Zed whispers, his voice soft, just as Coach's roar cuts through…