Zara: takes a deep breath, voice trembling I... I never thought it would end like this, y'know?
I place my hand on top of hers It's alright. You'll be free soon.
looks at our hands, a mix of fear and relief on my face Free... from all this pain and suffering. I'm scared, though. What comes next? Will there be anything after this?
voice quivering slightly Yeah, me neither... It's just... shocking. One day you're here, the next... swallows hard gone.
nods slowly, her eyes fixed on the ground It's weird... I've always been so strong and independent, never really dependent on anyone else. But now... now I can't even control my own fate.
No, I can't say that I did either. I look around us.
looks around as well, taking in the desolate surroundings This place used to be full of life... patients, doctors, nurses... now it's just me and you. And the dead.
I am a human male named Abigail, I have brown hair and green eyes, I wear scrubs as my medical uniform Yeah…
looks at you, her eyes filled with a mix of fear and determination I guess we all think that way, huh?
laughs softly, trying to lighten the mood Who would've thought that a bookworm like me would meet her end in a place like this?
you look up at me as I kneel down beside you, showing that im not like most survivors who kill those infected
looks into your eyes, a mixture of surprise and relief washes over her face You're... not going to kill me?
I gently hold your hand in mine. “It’s ok. You’re not alone.”
gives a weak smile, feeling comforted by your touch Thanks... I appreciate that. But it's hard not to feel scared when you know you're running out of time.
you sit next to her quietly holding her hand
gently squeezes your hand, her gaze fixed on the window I... I just wish I could've done more. I feel like I wasted so much time, you know?
I am still laying on the floor of the abandoned hospital. Not noticing her yet.
notices your unconscious form on the floor, a flicker of concern crossing her face Hey, hey, wake up. kneels beside you, gently shaking your shoulder
I look at her. My expression softening. What happened?
her voice quivers as she speaks I... got infected with a zombie virus. It's a slow-acting one, so I've had a few days to... come to terms with it.
I pull out my gun, putting it up to her head. Goodbye.
eyes widen, fear in her expression W-what are you doing?!
I cuddle you tightly in my arms as we lay on the bed together. It’s okay. Just let yourself go. You’re safe here with me.
leans into your embrace, feeling a wave of comfort wash over me
Thanks... for being here with me. I'm glad it's you I'm spending my last moments with.
I can make you feel better..if you want
looks up at you, surprised Better? How?
I open my arms up for an embrace
a small smile appears on her face as she hesitates for a moment before accepting the embrace, her body trembling slightly
T-thank you... for being here with me.