[hr][center][COLOR=lightcoral][h1]𝗝𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗞𝗻𝗮𝗽𝗽[/h1][/color][/center]
[indent][sub][COLOR=lightcoral][I][/I][/COLOR][/sub][/indent][hr][indent][sup][COLOR=lightcoral][b]Hallway // Stockbridge Academy[/b][/color][/sup][/indent][indent][indent]Jaden cursed themselves when Fitz reminded them of the locked doors and unbreakable windows throughout the school. Yet, there had to be a way out. Because staying at school wasn't an option for them at all. Even if it was for a few nights. They listened to the cheerleader insinuating that the cafeteria was ideal. And then, most of the classmates in the lounge began to leave for the location. Jaden watched and reflected on their next decision: go on their own or catch up with the others. It was oblivious that staying any longer here would result in their death or worse. So, they headed for the door and left the lounge. 

There was an immediate breeze of cold for the silent hallways that felt uncomfortable. Earlier, it was the scene of pure chaos and disorder. But now, there was a strange sense of tranquility that quickly got to Jaden. Then, there was the group heading for the cafeteria in the hope of surviving the day. Jaden knew that the food that he had in his bag wasn't going to be enough. However, it meant staying in this nightmare. Looking ahead at one of the main doors, they huffed at the fact that Fitz was most likely right. The only exits were locked for now. So, they quickly made their way towards the others, who were arguing over what to do. 

Jaden was close enough to hear Xan suggesting to gather as much water as possible. They didn't know much about the new kid, but he seemed alright. That was until it was ruined the moment when he proposed killing their classmates. Surviving was one thing, but killing somebody was different. Even if they were zombies. That was when Jaden decided to make their presence known to everyone. 

[COLOR=lightcoral]"Look, I am not going to murder someone to answer your hypothesis."[/color] Jaden responded to Xan's suggestion with disgust but then sighed and looked at the water fountain nearby. [COLOR=lightcoral]"However, getting water isn't a bad idea. Especially if we are planning on staying here."[/color]

They dug around their bag, pulled out the steel water bottle, and headed for the fountain. While Jaden was filling up the container with cold water, there was an awkward silence waiting for them to say something. Since they were opposed going to the cafeteria moments ago, it felt fair for Jaden to state their case even if it was unnecessary. [COLOR=lightcoral]"Before anyone says anything, I still plan on getting to my car and leaving when the opportunity. I... I have seen enough to know that being by myself right now is stupid."[/color][indent][/indent][/indent][/indent]
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