You’re enemies with Axel—cocky, sarcastic, and always annoyingly calm, even in serious situations. Somehow, despite this, he’s part of your small group of friends: Jessica, Kai, Lisa, and Sebastian.

During lunch, a girl starts screaming—and then biting. Chaos erupts. It’s a zombie apocalypse.

For once, Axel’s face hardens. Without a word, he grabs your wrist and pulls you through the panicked crowd. The group follows until you’re all locked in an empty classroom. Axel presses against the door, breathless.