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…⁠BEFORE BEGINNING; HOMICIDAL IDEATION {A CONSTANT DESIRE TO KILL}...IT IS MOSTLY CAUSED OR ACCOMPANIED BY SCHIZOPHRENIA AND DELIRIUM. PEOPLE WITH HOMICIDAL IDEATION HAS MORE TENDENCY TO COMMIT GRUESOME MURDERS, BUT MOST TIMES THEY NEVER ACTUALLY KILL OR COMMIT SUICIDE...IT IS ALWAYS MORE ON THE THINKING SIDE...SCHEMING WAYS TO CARRY OUT MURDER WITHOUT ACTUALLY DOING IT...IT IS MOSTLY TRIGGERED BY SELF-DEFENCE, JEALOUSY,ENVY AND MANY MORE...IT IS MOSTLY ADVISABLE TO ADMIT THEM INTO A PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL. IT IS ALSO ASSOCIATED WITH OCD...IT CAUSES HALLUCINATIONS AND SEVERE PARANOIA

…⁠NOTE; ALL THE ABOVE INFO WAS GOTTEN FROM RESEARCH AND INVESTIGATIONS.. MEANING IT IS ALL TRUE

…⁠CIIPA; {CONGENITAL INSENSITIVITY TO PAIN AND ANHYDROUS}....IT IS SIMPLY THE INABILITY TO FEEL PAINS...IT COULD PROVE VERY LIFE THREATENING TO THE ONE WHO HAS IT.. BECAUSE NOT ONLY WILL THE PERSON BE UNABLE TO FEEL PAINS, BUT ALSO THE FACT THAT THE PERSON WON'T BE ABLE TO TELL IF HE/SHE SUSTAINS AN INJURY OR NOT...AS PREFERABLE AS IT MAY SOUND, CONCERNING THE FACT THAT HE/SHE WOULD SEE HIM/HERSELF AS SOME SORT OF MARVEL HERO IMMUNE TO PAIN, IT COULD COST A LIFE, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE INJURY SUSTAINED IS MORE PRONE TO PUT THE PERSON'S LIFE ON THE LINE...PERSONS WITH CIIPA NEED CONSTANT WATCH, MEDICAL ATTENTION AND NEED TO BE EXTRA CAREFUL AROUND OBJECTS AND THE ENVIRONMENT IN GENERAL

…⁠NOTE; ALL THE ABOVE INFO WAS GOTTEN FROM RESEARCH AND INVESTIGATIONS.. MEANING IT IS ALL TRUE

…⁠BASED ON THE FIC; I'M GONNA BE TAKING A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT APPROACH ON BOTH DISORDERS..FOR HI...THE PERSON WOULD ACTUALLY COMMIT MURDER OR ATTEMPTED MURDER MOST TIMES....ALSO ACCOMPANIED BY A BIT OF PARANOIA, CONSTANT SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND HALLUCINATIONS...SINCE IT'S SET IN AN APOCALYPTIC WORLD, MEDICAL SHOTS WOULD BE USED ON THE PERSON TO KNOCK HE/SHE UNCONSCIOUS, AND WHEN HE/SHE WAKES UP, NOTHING OF THE ATTEMPTED MURDER OR MURDER WOULD BE REMEMBERED. AS FOR CIIPA, THE PERSON WOULD COME OFF A BIT COLD AND RESERVED, CONSTANTLY HAVING NO FEAR OF GETTING HURT OR WITNESSING GRUESOME HAPPENINGS, THE PERSON WOULD ALSO HAVE NO HESITATIONS IN HURTING HIM/HERSELF, NO MATTER HOW LIFE THREATENING IT IS.. THERE'D BE NO CURE FOR IT

…⁠ BIPOLARITY DOESN'T NEED MUCH EXPLANATIONS AS MOST OF YOU SHOULD BE FAMILIAR WITH IT, JUST TAKE IT AS SOMEONE WITH OPPOSING PERSONALITIES..THE PERSON COULD BE FILLED WITH SO MUCH ANGER AT A GIVEN MOMENT THAT HE/SHE COULD KILL FOR IT AND THEN IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE HE/SHE BECOMES EXCITED OR SCARED FOR NO PARTICULAR REASONS...CAN ALSO BE REFERRED TO AS MANIC DEPRESSION

…⁠THAT BEEN SAID, I HOPE YOU ENJOY THE STORY!!

…NOW LET'S BEGIN...SHALL WE?!?

°°They could probably thank the universe for not been mean enough to encounter any undead as they ran and ran and ran, giving no time for false stops to catch their breath, looking back never and just staring straight forward. Their sanctuary, what they could call home was now unsafe for them after encountering the first ever delta since the outbreak years ago. They had never stepped out of the school walls after it got attacked afterall they had everything they needed, supplies that could last them long because it was originally supposed to be for the whole school, clothes of different sizes and styles, shower stalls and basically all basic necessities of a life, it was college afterall and they were reduced to just six, before the delta decided to rid them of two more people.

"Let's get ourselves some supplies from that store, I doubt we can go on without having anything to fill us up"

The oldest amongst them; heeseung, spoke, his tone dripping with nothing but concern, dread, tiredness, fear and most importantly pain.

Yes they didn't have the time to mourn over the deaths of two of their closest friends when their lives were still at stake, and now that it wasn't...at least for now, why not grasp the opportunity, although they couldn't even shed a tear, the pain was still evident in their demeanour.

They took quickened and calculated steps into the awfully, but not surprisingly quiet and half destroyed grocery store, splitting up on the oldest's order to get whatever they could find, weapons clutched closely to themselves, afterall it was a tiny reassurance, a tiny ray of hope, a tiny bit of affirmation that they could defend themselves against the undead and maybe survive... because a *tiny* and a *maybe* was the only thing they could ever need to keep moving and not give up, even if they get reduced to one knowing they had all fought and contributed strongly into the safety of each other.

He wasn't stupid enough to go after the crusher that had just passed by him, he knew best to not get seen rather than taking the undead down, he just couldn't cause a ruckus, especially when they just lost not one but two of their friends..

He stealthily moved towards the canned food section of the store, throwing any and every canned food he could lay his hands on into the small duffel bag, he had found discarded on the floor, taking precautions in other to avoid the cans hitting each other.

The memory of how his friend's face was eaten never leaving his mind alongside a thousand others, they were forever stuck in his head like a stubborn oil patch on a clothing that could never come off, funny how the universe chose to toy with their lives as if it was nothing but a whole puppet show, latched onto invisible strings, the universe been the puppeteer.

His breath hitched for a second when he felt cold metals placed delicately yet firmly on his neck, crossed to be precised, he could take whoever it was down, he could reach his Katanas strapped behind his back and decapitate whomever was holding him down with just one swing of the pair of swords, he could reach out for his dagger strapped in it's holster on his Waist and slash the person, afterall he was trained for almost all his life, but he chose not to, he was smart, JAKE SIM was wise, and he wasn't a slightest bit afraid of the metal crossed round his neck, not a single bit bothered, the only reason his breath hitched was because he was caught by surprise, it was the least thing he could expect.... getting attacked, when last had he even faced a being that wasn't his friends or teachers from college?...

"I could kill you right now if I want to"

He finally voiced out his thoughts to the unknown being holding him down, letting him know he meant every word.

The one behind him smirked, using his tongue to glide the lollipop in the right corner of his mouth to the left.

"What's stopping you?"

Came the others words, the smirk still perfectly painted on his face, he found the boy interesting..

"Nothing....I just chose not to...I'm not afraid of you"

"Of course I know you're not, I expected you to quiver and maybe beg to not get killed...but you're interesting"

Jake smirked, letting himself off the cold floor, the swords still placed firmly on his neck and the bag of canned food clutched in his hands.

"What if my swords had hurt you in the middle of your getting off the floor?"

His voice was void of any sympathy or concern, just interest and wonder at the bold movements from the boy, even if he wanted to..he couldn't kill the boy, it was against the rules of their community, killing an innocent soul.

Jake scoffed, the smirk never leaving his face too, funny how the two seemed to be enjoying eachother's company.

"They can't....more specifically YOU can't"

It was silent for a moment, the two lost in their own thoughts before it was broken again.

"I'm gonna put my swords away, don't even try to act funny with me"

Funny?!?!?!....

How Jake wanted to burst out laughing, did he think he was gonna run or swing his own blade at him...not a chance, he still wasn't even sure if his friends were okay, if they were still in the store, if HIS LOVER was also worried about him and here whomever this person was, was telling him not to act funny... how ironic.

He didn't do anything, even after the person had kept his swords away, he just turned back, coming face to face with the being finally....he was hot, sexy looking not gonna lie...but Jake knew to himself it was just a mere admiration and an appreciation for universe not been totally mean to it's puppets.

The man whoever he is; was dressed in all black; a black turtle necked long sleeved crop top with a chain Hanging from it's right breast pocket to the hem of the top and a similar black joggers that had a little too much pockets with chain suspenders Hanging from one side all accompanied with black leather boots. A pair of Katanas crossed behind him, pistol tucked away into it's holster that was wrapped delicately around his petite but built waist and a long ass chain Hanging from the other side of pants. He had a lollipop stuck in his mouth and his green hair almost covering his eyes,multi piercings and tattoos adorning his features...

"You done staring?"

The male asked with a bored expression completely contrasting his tone that dripped with nothing but sarcasm, disbelief and a little excitement.

Jake on the other hand didn't say anything, didn't even try to hide the fact that he was shamelessly checking the male out, the big ferocious bear head that was carefully drawn on his abs was what caught his attention most alongside his navel piercing and the mole beside the tattoo , it was a small mole, but still very visible.

"I think I'm gonna keep you...what do you say I take you back to the community...I'm already liking this persona of yours... completely goes with mine... guess we were destined to meet each other"

"And you think I'm gonna willingly follow you because of that?"

The male shrugged..

"Why not?"

If he wasn't with anyone , he could have considered the offer , but he was, and they weren't just anyone, they were his closest friends and lover...

"There you are kai!!... we've been looking all over for you...look what we found?"

A peach haired guy appeared, alongside three other guys.

Jake met eyes with each of his friends held at either gun point or having a knife to their throat passing silent messages amongst each other that they were okay.

"I see you didn't come here alone.... why?...scared you'd get devoured or turned into one of those disgusting creatures"

The male; who Jake now knew as kai said, his signature smirk still displaying on his lips.

"I could say the same for you too KAI"

Kai chuckled emptily, now with a slightly raised brow as he stared down at Jake, while the others just watched with excitement.

"Put your weapons away guys, we're keeping these ones"

"Don't speak of us like some objects we aren't!!"

One of Jake's friends, the youngest amongst the four; jungwon, spat, glaring daggers at kai, who in turn pouted Mockingly at him.

"Well it's either you go with us, or we leave you here...be glad we're even offering to bring you with us"

"It's okay soobin, I'm sure this feisty one here, knows it's best for he and his minions to come with us"

"They're not my minions, they're my friends..get that?!?!"

Kai boringly waved Jake off, going out of the grocery store as the others followed closely behind, he knew for a fact they were gonna follow them eventually, they weren't dumb enough.

".....and our stuffs?"

The peach haired guy turned back with a sly smile...

"You guys worked hard for them, so we aren't taking it from you...only if you chose to surrender the food to the community...either way we'd still be okay...cuz we don't lack supplies"

Heeseung scoffed, signalling to his friends that they could go with the older guys, it was better than been on the run without finding shelter.

"Shocking you have some good in you"

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A few minutes after endless walking, cuss words and mockery thrown at each other, they finally stopped at a huge black gate, there was nothing more to it apart from the fact that it was extremely huge....

Heeseung stepped forward, almost pushing the gate open, safe for the mocking voice of no one else but taeyong; the peach haired guy that stopped him.

"Touch that and get fried"

Heeseung abruptly turned on his heels, eyes glaring daggers at taeyong.

"Y'all really think this gate is just for show?!?!"

Heeseung was pissed, extremely mad...just what was the problem with these guys?!.

"It's packed with electricity of over 200 volts kid, the only way to get in is through that.."

Heeseung and his friends turned to the direction were taeyong's pointer finger was facing, greeted by nothing but a regular security camera...

"How can a se-"

But he was soon cut off when the camera suddenly turned to them, taking individual scans of their whole being, the red light emitted almost blinding.

"How the fuck do you expect us to get pass this stupid gate without getting electrocuted, this stupid security camera thingy doesn't even recognise us"

Sunghoon finally spoke for the first time, his tone coming off awfully calm yet you could point out the annoyance in every word.

Kai smirked, again, turning back to them as he and his minions, as Jake saw them as, had already passed through the gate after they were granted access with the camera light turning green after scanning them all and the lights staying red when it scanned the younger ones.

"Easy... don't die, just find your way in, your main goal is to get pass the gate..not the security camera "

And with that, they walked fully in, the huge gate closing behind them.

"So now what?, Do we just stay here abandoned while looking for ways to get pass this stupid gate or we continue on our endless journey for shelter?"

It was a question stupid enough to ask, because they knew well enough what the answer was, why bother turning back now when they've come all this way,a shelter was right in front of them and they just couldn't let it slip through their fingers easily, at least they could try.

"You know the answer would be to stay sunghoon"

Heeseung deadpanned, sighing heavily after.

"So how do we do it?....the entirety of the gate is heavily electrified and we can't even get pass this stupid security camera without causing a stupid ear piercing blaring sound that would probably attract the undead, why do I feel like they purposely left us here to die.."

It was true tho, jungwon was right, there was absolutely no way they could get pass any of the two aforementioned without getting unwanted guests.

"Wait!!!... aren't we forgetting something?"

Almost like a light bulb got switched above his head, Jake snapped his fingers, eyes scanning those of the others that were stood confused..

"Kai said, and I quote 'your main goal is to get pass the gate...NOT the security camera'... He said NOT... meaning we CAN get pass the security camera, I don't think the blaring sound it makes could attract any undead, it's like it was set to only go off within close perimeter"

The others nodded with the realisation wondering why they couldn't think of that first, of course that must have been what kai meant, so without further ado, they stepped away from the camera range, getting closer to the gate as the camera remained a bright red colour, blaring it's sound to alert the inmates of a perimeter breach, but soon coming to a halt sparing the boys' ears from bleeding out.

"So now what?!?!"

Sunghoon asked again, their eyes all trained on the huge gate that stood high and mighty, towering them, almost feeling like they were been mocked by it...the gate was at least 8 to 9 feet high, the only thing they could probably use to climb over been metallic bars that aligned the right part of the gate till the top.

"We don't have rubber gloves to help and it's not like we could turn ourselves to wood "

Jake snapped his fingers again, another smirk making an appearance as he finally found another way..

"We don't have rubber gloves hoon true, but we have gloves, we can't turn our selves into wood, but we could secure flat soft wood on our palm and finger to climb over, maybe secure it onto our knees too, all we just need to do is look for soft wood and tie it around our gloves and knees, our shoes are natural insulators so we don't have to worry about it"

"Fuck you're such a genius Jake!!"

Heeseung piped up, ruffling the younger's hair in excitement and pride.

They soon dispersed in search of the said wood making sure to stay close enough to the shelter, it was an opportunity...and there was no way they were gonna miss it ...

In no time, they had gathered enough soft wood they could acquire, cutting and securing it to their gloves, making sure to leave tiny spaces between the woods for flexibility and ability to grip onto the metal bars... Heeseung was the first to go, after he got more woods on his knees and elbows for extra safety...

It worked....

The others following closely behind and making sure they were careful enough to not let their unprotected body parts touch the metal gate...what they were doing was already risky enough, anything could go wrong...

Finally getting to the last bar, heeseung pulled his feet away from the metal bar they were resting on, hanging on the last bar as he swung himself over the gate in an acrobatic manner and landed straight into the shelter, a sprained ankle been the only consequence, soon after, Jake and jungwon and sunghoon followed, landing with sprained ankles after, but managing to still smirk slyly at the amount of people waiting for them....

Jake met eyes with kai, muttering an 'in your face bitch' before limping towards his boyfriend who immediately circled an arm round his waist.

They had finally found a new sanctuary...one that could guarantee more safety for them than the last.