Apocalypse: Apparently, I Can See Zombies

Chapter 32- Dead Silent

The tennis 'courts' were a short distance away from the gymnasium, they were along the way if one wanted to head to the elementary school campus.

Standing on any of the tennis courts that lined up against each other, one would be able to see the football field at the center of the three campuses as well as the west and east wings of the High School which was only a short jog away on the right.

However, the glass windows that reflected the afternoon sun prevented those curious from seeing directly into the High School's wing that was closest to them, which was the west wing.

The middle school was directly across from the high school on the other side of the football field, but it was somewhat difficult to see from the tennis courts due to the distance and the trees in the way.

Even though the three levels of schooling were considered to be on the same large campus, they somewhat operated individually, with only a few of their facility usage overlapping with each other.

Jin-woo made his way to the tennis court that had his class gathered inside it. There were four tennis courts in total and a green metal fence curved out at the top surrounded them. The gaps in the fence were narrow, barely allowing the tip of a human finger to go through it so the tennis balls wouldn't slip through.

Some of the students were leaning against the green fence and chatting, while others were casually sitting on the ground.

As Jin-woo pushed open the unlatched gate and entered the tennis court, he unintentionally noted that some students had already changed into their uniforms.

"Why did Teacher Park leave all of a sudden? The lunch bell already rang, but we're stuck here waiting."

Jin-woo overheard a group of youths' conversation as he walked by them to the back of the tennis court where there were fewer students.

Only a few people took notice of Jin-woo, and when they did and saw the faint bruises on his face and his busted lip, they couldn't help but glance at Seo-joon who was sitting with his lackeys while leaning against the fence.

Jin-woo ignored the stares and soon saw Yoon-min and Micah at the back before heading towards them.

"Jin, where were you? That bastard was here just now waiting even though most of the students had already gathered. He was definitely waiting for you. We thought he went looking for you after he left, did he-"

Yoon-min was discussing the events that happened when Jin-woo wasn't here, but as Jin-woo got closer he saw the bruises on his face, and he went silent. Micah's expression also changed, his brows furrowing deeply.

In English with a bit of a British accent, Micah asked.

"Did Teacher Park do that?"

Jin-woo shook his head as he sat down beside them and leaned against the fence.

Yoon-min, who was leaning against Micah slowly sat up and asked seriously.

"Jin, who was it?"

Jin-woo shook his head once more and said with assurance.

"It's fine, I'm not that hurt. Plus, I'm already plotting my revenge for when school lets out."

Jin-woo tried to brush off the topic, but Yoon-min's eyes narrowed before he said.

"It's Seo-joon, right? Why bother waiting until after school?"

"Oh my god, what happened?"

"Jesus, did someone really jump?"

"What if someone pushed them?"

"What?! Wouldn't that be murder?"

"Shit, I can't believe someone is dead. This is going to be on the news for sure."

Everyone immediately began talking over each other, expressing different emotions ranging from shock to utter disbelief.

"Police! Someone called the police instead of standing around!"

Yoon-min was the one to yell as he stood with Micah and Jin-woo while looking out at the shocking scene.

Jin-woo instinctively reached for his pocket but realized along with everyone else who did a similar action that they had left their phones in class.

"Damn it, I don't have my phone."

"Wait, you guys didn't carry your phones with you?"

One student in his P.E. jersey asked a few students who had changed into their uniforms. The students in uniforms shook their heads.

"No, I thought I would just leave it in my bag since we were told to gather here by Teacher Park."

"Yeah, me too."

"Even if we don't call the police, someone in the school must have already called them."

One student said, but another voice suddenly spoke.

"Wait, something's wrong, why hasn't anyone gone to check on that person?"

Upon hearing this, everyone turned to the body that fell through the window and saw that no one had approached.

"Wait, now that I think about it, isn't it kind of quiet? It's lunch break but why isn't there anyone outside?"

Another voice spoke up in doubt, and everyone couldn't help but glance at the empty football field which would normally be filled with a few students at this time during lunch.

Suddenly, the atmosphere became somewhat eerie, as if reality had been displaced. It was lunch, and someone had fallen through the window, but the school was still so dead silent.

"Look, there are people inside the building."

One female student said while pointing at the broken window. Inside the west wing of the high school, a few indistinct shadowy figures could be seen rapidly moving back and forth.