Dead or Alive

04: Our Peace

"I forgot to grab waters." Seoho scolded himself, getting up form the blanket to get the bottles from the van.

The three younger boys had settled down, now content with eating strawberries and bread for breakfast. It was a bit strange sitting in the middle of nowhere, but it brought a scene of peace and relief. When Seoho returned, he gave everyone a bottle of water, which was kind of cold due to the weather. Each of them thanked the orange-head as they were handed their water.

"Ravn, eat." Leedo scolded, glancing up from the food in his hand.

Some of the boys attention turned towards the oldest, half with curious looks the other filled with concern. With the newfound attention, Ravn placed a few more strawberries in his mouth. In his head, he was grateful Leedo was looking out for him, at the same time though he wished his friend hadn't said anything.

For the rest of their breakfast, Leedo was sending looks towards the oldest, Seoho caught on and was watching him as well. Leedo hated that Ravn was already thinking about eating less of their decent amounts of food when right now there truly isn't a need for it. Hwanwoong had enough, curling into himself to form a small ball, and leaned against Xion who was sitting besides him.

Keonhee jumped out of nowhere, pulling out his phone from his pocket, looking at the devices screen hesitantly. He was getting a call from his mom.

"I'm surprised you have cell service out here." Seoho remarked, shoving his last piece of bread into his mouth.

Keonhee stood up and walked a few paces away from the group, answering the call. "Hello? Mom?"

"Keonhee! Oh thank God! Where are you?" His mom sounded highly concerned through the staticky phone.

"I-uh-I left town, with my friends." The boy shyly replied, somehow in the happenings yesterday he forgot about the safety of his parents.

"Is that why the house is in shambles? Keonhee whatever you saw yesterday was all a hoax. You bet—"

"Your kidding me right?" Keonhee screeched, causing the others to look over at him with wide eyes. "Have you even seen what was going on?"

"Zombies are not real Keonhee." His mother's voice was stern, a tone demanding obedience. "As I was saying you—"

"No, Mom." Keonhee interrupted again, his voice had gone flat. "What I saw was real, people are dying because of this. So I'm not going back, its not safe....And just to think I was concerned about your safety."

"Lee Keonhee get your—" His mom didn't get to finish her sentence as Keonhee had hung up.

He let out a heavy sigh, shoving his phone back into his pocket. At least now he wouldn't have to stay up at night worrying about his parents, because if his mom felt that way there was no doubt his father was thinking the same thing. He just hoped they would come to reality soon and protect themselves.

Keonhee marched back over to the group, sitting down with a heavy thud. There was two strawberries left in the container, Seoho telling him that they were left for him to eat. The boy took the strawberries and ate them aggressively, well as aggressively as Keonhee could be. The others watched him, stifling laughs and smiles.

"Who was that?" Xion's curiosity got the better of him, now leaning his head on top of Hwanwoong's.

"My Mom." Keonhee replied after chewing, his pout extremely evident at this point. "She said none of this was real and to get back home."

They all stared at the boy then, trying to process how someone thought this was fake. Horrifying images ran though each of their heads, except Leedo who has yet to witness anything.