In the storage room, in order not to attract attention from those mindless creatures that could see better in the dark, they did not turn the lights on. The only thing they could see was darkness. Even though there's a little light from the moon, it wasn't strong enough to illuminate the inside of the storage room.As Jarvis stirred from sleep, his eyes adjusted to the darkness, and he spotted Brandon sitting by the entrance, a silent guardian in the night. He could still vividly remember how his brother tried to pursue Brandon to be the guard at night with him, but Brandon flatly refused, telling him to go and rest.This is the first time he saw Bradon stir his face toward his brother. If it was from the others, his brother will surely knock them off.Cautious and protective, Jarvis approached Brandon; his steps were light, and he did not wake Liam, who was lying down and sleeping not far from Brandon.Jarvis then sat down beside Brandon, and his voice was a whisper in the quiet plac
As Liam and the group exited the university gate after who knows how many battles, they encountered a cluster of seven survivors. Six were students, and one, unmistakably a professor, stood among them. They were about to ignore them, but they did not let them pass through. Jarvis's presence immediately caught the attention of the student leader, who wasted no time mocking and belittling him for past grievances.Liam's expression tightened and his jaw clenched, but he refrained from responding. He wanted to punch this man for mocking his brother, but he refrained himself. After all, he doesn't want to make a noise; he doesn't want to trouble people with him. He had troubled them enough when he wanted to find his brother. Right now, he is with him; he doesn't want to cause trouble again.However, matters took an unsettling turn when one of the female students in the group seemed to take a liking to Brandon. This made Liam's heart grow numb and cold. Her advances were not only unwarrante
As night fell, they decided it was best to spend the night within the safety of the store. They didn't want to go and drive their vehicles at night because it was more dangerous than staying in the store. Brandon, feeling refreshed after his bath, volunteered to take the first shift on guard duty along with Liam.Well, Brandon doesn't want to, but he couldn't help. His lover wants to guard with him; what could he do? He could only agree.The interior of the store was dimly lit by emergency lights, casting the group's long shadows across the aisles. It was great that the light couldn't be seen from the outside because there's no window near them and the door was closed. Liam and Brandon found a quiet corner, away from the others who were settling down for the night.Liam, who is glancing around, started to feel a little off. "Feels strange, doesn't it?" He glanced towards his lover. He saw him looking at him as well. "No mindless creatures in sight; a peaceful night—almost too peaceful
The second floor of the abandoned store that they built as a shelter from the unsettling black rain that fell outside. Even though they kind of relaxed, they couldn't still shrug off the unsettling feeling they felt. Thus, they were half relaxed and half alert. There's no problem with being cautious while relaxing for a little. The trio, Brandon, Hannah, and Marcky, were still crowded together around the table and continued their conversation about the government's failed experiment. The dimly lit room provided a stark contrast to the ominous darkness beyond the windows.The dark black-ink rain outside makes their conversation even more creepy and eerie.As Jarvis heard the conversation, he joined the group, and the creaking of the floor as they moved around echoed in the quiet room. Having Jarvis with them makes the thing even more heavy, as does their conversation. The way they whispered as they talked makes them look like a group of people planning to kill someone. With this though
Brandon nodded appreciatively, but before he could say anything, Jarvis added, "And big brother, don't even think about suggesting that I wait in some safe zone. We're in this together."Liam chuckled, "Fair enough, my younger brother. We stick together," nodding his head with satisfaction.Of course, he wanted his brother to be safe, but he doesn't like it when Jarvis isn't with him.Hannah and Marcky exchanged glances. Hannah spoke up, "We're with you guys too. We've been through a lot together, and I'm not about to split up now." She shrugged her shoulders. "Besides, I'm not keen on heading to some unknown safe zone with people we don't know."Marcky nodded in agreement. "Yeah, we trust you guys. Let's get to the bottom of this mess together."Brandon, moved by the loyalty and unity of the group, gave a determined nod. "Alright, then." His gaze shifted from his lover, Liam, towards his brother-in-law, Jarvis, to his cousin, Hannah, and to his brother-in-law, Marcky. "We go to Baoye
Brandon, with a loving smile, took care to ensure Liam was comfortable. Well, it was his duty as Liam's loving partner, and no matter what, he'll take care of him. He gently pulled the blanket up to cover Liam, tucking him in with a soft touch. The air was filled with a sense of intimacy and vulnerability as Brandon admired the man he cared so deeply for.Satisfied that Liam was settled, Brandon got up from the bed and fetched a damp towel. Returning to Liam's side, he carefully wiped away any residual traces of their shared experience, ensuring Liam felt clean and cared for. The act was one of tenderness, a silent expression of the deeper connection between them.As Brandon finished, he gazed at Liam with affection, admiring the peaceful sleep that now enveloped him. The room was a sanctuary, and in the quiet moments that followed, Brandon took a deep breath, cherishing the intimacy they had shared and the comforting presence of the one he loved.When the morning arrived, the relentle
In the common room on the second floor of the store, they made it a sanctuary for a moment, and their eyes were full of anticipation. Liam, Brandon, Jarvis, Hannah, and Marcky are all packing their things to get out of that place. They've been stuck on the second floor of the store for seven days.Seven days of talking about how they could go and get inside the Baoye's place without getting any unnecessary attention.The black ink-like rain had finally ceased, leaving behind black ink-like water on the ground. The group was eager to get out of the store and to explore the world again.They looked at each other, and each eye was telling them that they were ready to get out of the place they'd been for seven days.Liam stood straight; he is the one in charge of addressing the group: "Alright, everyone, let's pack up and get ready to go." Satisfaction was visible in his eyes as well. "We've been cooped up here for too long, and it's time to see what's happening outside," he added.Brando
The bus rumbled to a stop in front of an abandoned elementary school, its windows shattered and the playground eerily empty. Somehow, their hearts became heavy. After all, this is a place where innocent students are studying. If it weren't for the fact that the school will be opened in the afternoon, there may be a lot of students here, and they might be having a hard time cleaning them.Liam, Brandon, Hannah, Marcky, and Jarvis exchanged glances, and a decision was silently made to explore the area. This is the perfect place since the gate is still good to use.As they entered the school, they closed the gate to make them feel a little at ease. After all, the mindless creatures have no ability to open any kind of gate or door. They are only able to move freely when there is no obstacle.The group cautiously entered the school; they couldn't afford to get any unnecessary attention. Their footsteps were echoing in the empty hallways, and as they ascended to the second floor, they heard