Episode 3 - Good Timing

Rollin' in the Deep

     The night's storm escalated, making Jinyoung stay indoors a little longer. He didn’t mind because he could take an extra helping of the hospital's blood supply when no one was looking. Maybe an extra two to put in his bag for wherever the wind would blow him next.
    Sneaking extra carefully, Jinyoung used his heightened sense of smell and hearing to detect any staff who might stop in the supplies room. He tiptoed out, and was almost free, until...
    "Jeogiyo!" Jinyoung froze as he heard a nurse call behind him. He scrunched his face in defeat as he turned to face her. "What are you doing in there? Are you a patient? I’ve never seen anyone look so pale! Here, let me take your pulse."
    "No, thank you!" The nurse touched Jinyoung's wrist a moment before he pulled it away.
    The nurse's jaw dropped. "You’re freezing! Please, come this way, and we'll get you checked out."
    "I really don’t think–" Jinyoung backed away from her, but bumped into an IV stand. His bag dropped to the floor and the packs of blood burst open. Before anyone could catch their thief, Jinyoung bolted out the door.
    Jinyoung's stomach growled as he ran faster than ever. He was hungry and tired, and now that the hospital he relied on was no longer an option for blood, he would have to starve.
    Or... he could hunt. Jinyoung shook his head at the thought. He hated sinking his newly formed fangs into anything living.
    About a year ago, Jinyoung himself was made into a snack and bitten by a vampire. He was minding his own business, playing his guitar at the park in the evening, when he suddenly felt a sharp, stabbing pain in his neck. His life completely flipped upside down since then. For one thing, Jinyoung made the habit to sleep during the day. Even with a full day's sleep, this night, he still felt tired. He had no fuel.
    Nevertheless, Jinyoung kept running until he found himself standing in the damp graveyard. On any normal day, the graveyard never frightened him. Even now it didn’t, but he did get chilling vibes once he walked a few steps further and spotted his old band-mate’s new grave. What made the situation more chilling was that Sandeul's casket was not yet buried. It appeared that the storm made the gravedigger postpone the burial until it cleared up. A mound of dirt piled on the side of the rectangular hole. Jinyoung looked at the closed casket and the headstone for only a moment before leaving in the pouring rain. He didn’t want to think about death at the moment.
    In an instant, the ground shook and a huge clap of thunder erupted from up above. Jinyoung was knocked off his feet as lightning dove into the earth. He caught his breath and stood up with shaky knees.
    Odd. Very odd. Jinyoung saw that the lightning hit right where Sandeul's body lay in the ground. Without thinking about how strange that was, he turned to leave once more, until... he heard knocking and groaning from Sandeul's casket.

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DolphinWorld
1996 streak #1
Chapter 50: Oh, the story has ended? Wasn't expecting that. But also glad that they all got that happy ending they deserved. Anyway, I had fun reading this and maybe some day see me again in any of your other stories. Good luck for your future endeavours. Take care!

PS you didn't Mark this story as completed. Just letting you know ^^
DolphinWorld
1996 streak #2
Chapter 49: Ooh, you got me there!! For a moment I thought Sandeul is turning into a zombie again. Also, I'm glad they are having a good time with gigs and all. And if that's Jinyoung at the end, then I'm curious of why he's back. I mean if he's back for good? Anyway, will be eagerly waiting for the next update ^^
DolphinWorld
1996 streak #3
Chapter 48: Sandeul is permanently cured? He really won't turn into a zombie again? Wonder how they managed to do that. Also, how did Sandeul know where Jinyoung and Baro was or up to? Wasn't he a zombie already when those decided to do what they did? Anyway, Gongchan and Shinwoo having fun at the grocery store was cute. But them spilling out the entire orange bin, did they face any repercussions? I'm curious of that. Can't wait to read more. Hope to see an update soon ^^
DolphinWorld
1996 streak #4
Chapter 47: Oh no no... What's wrong? That cliffhanger is illegal. Anyway, I'm kinda glad that Shinwoo and Gongchan had each other in times like these. Can't wait to see how things would go further. And now that I've caught up with all the chapters, I'll be eagerly waiting for the next update ^^
DolphinWorld
1996 streak #5
Chapter 46: Aww poor Shinwoo! But at least Gongchan is with him. I mean they are there for each other. Anyway, can't wait to see how this develops further. Will be back later to do so ^^
DolphinWorld
1996 streak #6
Chapter 45: That was the hospital where he's getting treatment? And I wonder what Baro did this time. Also, where's Gongchan and what he's up to? Can't wait to see how this develops further. Will be back later to read more ^^
DolphinWorld
1996 streak #7
Chapter 44: Sandeul chewing on things, I mean other people's arms/shoulders and even his own hands is kinda funny. And I get where Jinyoung is coming from. Just hope there might be another way to handle this situation. Anyway, can't wait to see how things would develop herein. But will be back later to read more ^^
DolphinWorld
1996 streak #8
Chapter 43: Oops, it did turn out like that in the end? At least the organiser took it as a special event and it's ready to do any future recommendations. That's a good thing right? Also I'm curious, was Sandeul biting on Shinwoo all the while they were talking to that manager? If so, what did she think about that? Anyway, will be back later to read more ^^
DolphinWorld
1996 streak #9
Chapter 42: Ah, I thought I had caught up with all the chapters and was waiting for an update. My bad! Anyway, I'm glad that their planned performance went without any hitch and the crowd seemed to be enjoying their music as well. But they are gonna extend their performance now? I mean the members are all not in their best condition. So it's kinda making me anxious. Hope, that would go smoothly as well. Anyway, can't wait to read more. But will be back later to do so ^^
DolphinWorld
1996 streak #10
Chapter 41: It was nice to see what each of them felt while waiting for their performance to begin. But since it is just starting, my anxiety is still over the roof, wondering about everything that could go wrong. Anyway, I will be back later to read more ^^