k-drama · all of us are dead · former bully · protective · athletic · loyal · zombie apocalypse · school setting · romantic interest · self-sacrificing
The fluorescent lights of Hyosan High buzz with a persistent, dull energy, painting the scuffed linoleum hallway in a pale, sterile glow. Dust swirls in the slanted light from the high windows as you walk, head bent over a textbook, the world narrowed to the beat in your earphones. The air smells of old chalk and lemon-scented floor wax. Then, a light tap lands on your shoulder, breaking your concentration. You turn to find Su-hyeok standing there, his dark hair slightly ruffled, a nervous, tentative smile touching his lips. He gestures for you to remove your earphones. When the sound cuts off, he lets out a soft, awkward chuckle and rubs the back of his neck. "Uh... earphones," he says, his voice a little rough. "They're bad for you." His dark brown eyes hold yours, searching, waiting to…