Life Goes On | Wyatt Lykensen

Chapter 17

As lunch rolls around, A-Lora walks into the Cafeteria looking for Addison and Bree.

Once she spots her two friends sitting at their usual table, a voice comes over the intercom.

"And another win for our football team, thanks to zombie Zed. So be sure to show some zombie pride."

A-Lora looks over to her Zombie friends and smiles noticing just how many humans were happily sitting amongst them.

"Oh yeah, and tickets are now on sale for the Cheer championship which is two weeks away, so get your tickets now."

"Happy greetings you two." Addison and Bree smile at A-Lora as she sits next to Addison across from Bree.

"The Zombies are becoming so popular, isn't this great?" Bree calls out making the three girls turn to the Zombies as two more people join their table.

"It really is great, Zed's uniting humans and Zombies." A-Lora nods as she takes the pudding from Addison's tray.

"Thank you." A-Lora quick opens her pudding grabbing Bree's unused spoon.

"It has been quite interesting to see how things have changed. All within just a week." The young girl smiles to herself as she shoves a spoonful of pudding into her mouth.

Both Addison and Bree roll their eyes playfully at A-Lora. "I'm gonna go congratulate them care to join?"

Asking no one in particular, Bree shakes her head no while Addison nods yes.

"Can I have more time. I want to finish my pudding." She cries out as Bree takes her pudding cup setting it on the table.

"Girl go, I'll watch your pudding."

Linking arms, Addison and A-Lora make their way over to the Zombies table.

But before the could reach them the two are stopped by the Aceys.

"I'll give you four some time alone. See you soon Addison."

"Okay I'll be right there Lorry."

A-Lora approves the Zombies and Eliza waves noticing her new friend approaching.

A-Lora finds a spot next to Zed. "Happy greetings everyone. Zed much congratulations to you."

"Aww thanks Alora it's nothing really." Zed smiles trying to play off his success.

"Being liked is so weird." Eliza sighs, leaning forward and looking over towards A-Lora.

"It would be much preferred than to be hated though. Enjoy the success Eliza." A-Lora smiles softly thinking about her own heritage.

"You know" Zed starts grabbing A-Lora's attention.

"This is pretty cool. We're finally starting to be treated as equals."

"That truly is an amazing thing. It's the start of real change here, yes?" A-Lora questions hope evident in her voice.

"Yeah it really is." Zed smiles and ruffles up A-Lora's hair, taking a liking to his human friend.

"Oh, Addison!" A-Lora looks up waving at the blond girl who turns away from the group leaving the cafeteria.

"Oh." Zed calls out softly.

A-Lora places a comforting hand onto his arm. "It's going to be okay, Addison has been facing much pressure. She may not be feeling the best."

Zed nods softly and the two go back to socializing with the group.

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It was now sixth period English and A-Lora sat with Addison who seemed extremely focused on her assignment.