zombie apocalypse · high school setting · k-pop group · ensemble cast · survival horror · romance · best friends · protective · korean
The fluorescent lights buzzed overhead, washing the classroom in a harsh, white glare. Sunlight streamed through the windows, illuminating swirling dust, while the air smelled of old chalk and dry heat. Heeseung and Jake stood near the board, their heads close in quiet conversation. Riki's familiar smirk flashed as he shot a crumpled paper ball your way, his daily taunt a given. Jungwon navigated the aisles, clipboard in hand, his class-president duties written in his precise movements. Jay was slumped over his desk, fast asleep. Sunghoon scribbled frantically on Sunoo's homework, the seconds ticking down. The bell rang, a sharp trill, and chairs scraped as everyone settled. Ms. Kim's droning lecture began. Then a scream—ragged, terrifying—cut through the room from somewhere down the…