Deep Fall

Vera quickly pulled the door opened, and Nora dived in. Vera scanned her, firstly before looking outside.

"Mabel? What of Mabel?" Vera asked, slowly, while locking the door.

"I... never saw her" Nora stuttered, shaking.

"But Renee said you were with her" Tessa uttered, walking towards her.

"Renee? Who is Renee?" Nora asked.

"The girl at the next class. She heard everything. She said there were three students in the class. She mentioned the names, Jake, Nora... that's you and Mabel" Tessa explained.

Nora swallowed hard, with her twitching eyes. She quickly got to her knees, crying.

"Yes, we were together but all of the sudden, Mabel who got tired of holding onto the door released it without notice. At once, zombies struck. We all scattered and ran for our lives. I don't know where Jake and Mabel are. But, I'm sure they will all be safe... I hope. Oh, Mabel. I pray you are safe" Nora cried.

Vera inhaled deeply and knelt before her. She hugged her tight.

"Jake is with her. I'm sure both