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There was a new heavy silence that passed through them all. A silent agreement that it wasn't the right time to crack a joke or try to be positive. A moment to let their grief sink in and accept their fates were now in their own hands.

The sky above them shifting with clouds as there was small mist before light rain began to come down on them. Surprising the group as they took the chance to enjoy the water. They hadn't eaten or drank water in days.

Dae-Su, Woo-Jin, and Joon-Yeong laying back as they opened their mouths to take in as much water as they could. For they didn't know when the next time they got water would be.

Hyun-Jae quietly watched as she closed her eyes. Taking in the moment before placing her arm over her eyes and she couldn't help but feel a bit emotional. Small sobs leaving her as the group glanced her way. She was in pain, hungry, cold, and tired. She just wanted to go home.

Su-Hyeok heard her as he noticed. His eyes being a bit teary at the sight of her showing how she felt. Placing an arm around her as he kept her close. Using his body's warmth to help warm her. Even if it wasn't much.

The others took the chance as they let out their own emotions. Using the rain to cover their sobs and tears without alarming any zombies around them.

Nam-Ra watched them as she let them have their moment. Glancing at Ga-Eul, who was already glancing at her. She placed her head on his shoulder and tried to focus on something else.

They both knew the rain was messing with their senses as it was hard for them to smell the humans their friends were. Hearing the first strike of thunder making them flinch and wince as their sensitive hearing had them listen to things at a greater volume.

Ga-Eul ripped the bottom of his shirt before making ear pieces for her to use. Hearing the next lightning as it was more muffled for her and not so much for him.

Cheong-San noticed their behavior as he wiped his eyes. Seeing the male cover his ears. It made him think of something.

Su-Hyeok got up as he asked Nam-Ra for the heated blanket. Once he got it, and thanked her, he moved on and made a small spot the group could use to take shelter in from the rain. It wasn't much but it was enough.

The group huddled together to stay warm and trying to catch some rest. Unaware of Cheong-San already forming a plan towards their escape. For now they used the cover to stay away from the rain.

"We should go." Cheong-San spoke up lightly.

"We can't go anywhere. The place is surrounded." On-Jo spoke.

"Yes but we can use the rain." He replied. Glancing at Nam-Ra and Ga-Eul. "You two can feel it right?" He asked.

"Feel what?" Hyun-Jae asked as she glanced over after having calmed down.

"Our senses.." Ga-Eul spoke up. "We can't smell you guys as much as we used to and our hearing picks up the thunder really loud. It keeps us still for a moment. It could be the same for the others zombies." He spoke.

"We can use that and make our way to the hill behind the school and get out of here." Cheong-San continued. "We wouldn't have to fight back right away since it would be a group of them against us." He added.

Hyun-Jae listened before glancing up at Su-Hyeok. "What do you think?" She asked. She had been convinced by Cheong-San's plan and had a bit of hope left with what was said.

Su-Hyeok listened as she glanced down at her. Thinking about what to say. "Are you sure you can walk down the stairs with your leg?" He asked. A worried tone in his voice as he didn't want her to force herself.

"I think so." Hyun-Jae spoke lightly. The pain was still there and she didn't want to risk making any noise that would get them caught.

"We will have to partner up." Jong-Soo spoke up. "To avoid losing anyone along the way and make sure that we all make it out alive." He continued. "We have to be alert and don't leave anyone behind. We use the lighting to block our steps and freeze until the next lightning."

Cheong-San nodded in agreement as he glanced at them. He hopped they would agree with him and get going before it was too late for them. "What do you guys say?" He asked.

"I say we do it." Hyun-Jae spoke up. Getting up from the spot as she winced from her wound before calming down as she cleared her throat. "This is a once in a lifetime shot for us. We have no food or water up here. We won't know when the next thunderstorm will be."

Su-Hyeok listened before getting up as he nodded and agreed. "We should get moving. It might stop raining before we even come to agreement." He spoke as he walked to his girlfriend. "Ready to go?" He asked.

Hyun-Jae listened as she grabbed her bow and arrows before nodding. "Ready." She lightly spoke. She was ready to leave the hell of their school behind before glancing at the others. "I'll team up with Su-Hyeok." She added. Holding the male's hand.

Cheong-San glanced between the two of them before nodding. Teaming up with On-Jo for the meantime. Glancing at the others.

Nam-Ra teamed up with Ga-Eul as she felt his hand in hers before she even had time to ask him. She didn't mind though. Glancing at him as she held his hand back.

Hyo-Ryung glanced at Ji-Min, who was still upset, and held her hand. She saw Ji-Min as her friend and didn't want to leave her behind. Having a small smile when Ji-Min looked at her. Wanting to make her feel better but seeing Ji-Min's face was evident the female was tired of things.

Joon-Yeong and Woo-Jin partnering up together as they stood by one another as they glanced at the others. Coming to terms with leaving the roof for good. It was a relief.

Dae-Su glanced at the others already having a partner as he glanced around. "Anyone want to partner up with me?" He asked. Getting glances away from him as he noticed.

"There's room for one more with us." Hyun-Jae spoke as she glanced at him. "You can join us." She added. Holding her hand out to him.

Dae-Su listened before giving a small smile and holding her hand. Joining her and Su-Hyeok. "Thank you." He whispered to her.

"You don't have to thank me." She whispered back.

Jong-Soo get to the front as he made sure to count them before pressing his hands together. "Once these doors open there is no coming back here. We make our own way to freedom. Good luck." He spoke. Opening the door for them.