? AFTERGLOW ? ━ aouad. [DISCONTINUED]

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The man grew annoyed as the two weren't answering him. "Are you guys the only survivors?" He repeated. Eunji was about to answer when Nabi beat her to it.

"There's actually a lot, I don't think they'll fit. You should go and bring them to somewhere safe first, meet us again here in the rooftop."

The man recognized the girl as the Song Heiress and was confused on why the girl was so chill about the situation. He noticed that she looked different too but paid no more attention to it.

"How about you?" The man asked.

"I'll stay here and wait for them, I will make sure to tell them that help is on the way," the girl, once again closing her eyes, said.

The man took Eunji and the other student away from the rooftop and into the helicopter. Though Eunji was worried, she knew she can't do anything about it as the Nabi she met a few hours earlier was really different from the Nabi they left at the rooftop.

The change in the girl's appearance didn't miss her eyes, she can't remember the color of Nabi's eyes but she was sure it wasn't crimson red.

And, the contagious smile the girl has failed to show up. Eunji was really expecting for Nabi to smile at them once they see each other again but she was wrong.

NABI

I can't keep up with the exact time as I already lost my wristwatch but I knew it was nearly sunset.

They should be here anytime now.

I waited for them patiently, knowing how hard it is to go through all those zombies downstairs.

I honestly don't know what to feel about being one of those mindless creatures now. Well, I am not completely mindless though. I still function perfectly and I feel like I'm still a human, but also aware that I'm not.

That's... confusing.

I also wonder how my grandmother is right now, as well as my parents. I shook my head. They're probably safe somewhere outside the country right now.

How lucky.

The rooftop felt more relaxing as usual. I love hanging out here, sometimes sneaking in here too. It wasn't really that much allowed but hey, who'll forbid us now to hangout here? Literally almost everyone here except for my friends are already zombies.

I suddenly remembered what my grandmother told me. Sunsets are somehow equal to a good bye too, because it happens when a day finally ends.

I chose this scenery as a perfect timing for that reason. After I say my good byes to them, I'll spend time with them until I know they are safe.

Because I know anytime soon, this desire that keeps me sane is about to fade.

I was about to close my eyes when I heard someone opening the door.

"Nabi!" A familiar voice yelled happily, running towards me.

"Lee Suhyeok." I smiled at him, looking at him fondly and looking at his features.

He's really handsome, no wonder girls swoon over him.

I also looked at the others, especially my friends, who looked like they finally drank a glass of water after a long, tiring sunny day. They look relieved to see me.

"You guys finally arrived."

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xia speaks！

i'm so sorry for the
late update! i was
so busy w school
that i didn't have time
to write a chapter t-t

also, hehe change of plans.