Episode 5 - Only Learned Bad Things

Rollin' in the Deep

     Shortly after he ran out of the graveyard, Jinyoung began to lose steam quickly. He set Sandeul down against a tree while panting heavily. Sooner or later, Jinyoung would need to quench his thirst.
    "Ouch! Ya!" Jinyoung pulled his hand away from his zombie friend. "You have to stop that. No biting," he scolded him.
    "Guuuh..." With an unfocused gaze, Sandeul tried to reach for Jinyoung again, but he stepped away. "Ji..."
    Jinyoung sighed deeply. "What am I going to do with you, Sandeul? I can’t drag you around like a babysitter. You’re just going to slow me down," he said, thinking about his ugly new life as this… dark creature.
    Sandeul moaned as he crawled sloppily towards Jinyoung's ankle. It was obvious he couldn’t understand anything right now.
    Jinyoung sat in the damp grass next to him, trying to brew up a plan. "Maybe I could find another band member to watch you." Jinyoung rested his chin on his fist as he thought out loud. "Let's see... Gongchan seems out of the question. He has enough on his plate right now."
    "Cha... Nnn..." Sandeul grunted as he picked up a stick and put it in his mouth to chew on.
    Jinyoung took it from him and tossed it as far as he could. "So, my options are Shinwoo and Baro. Not sure how I’ll ever find them." He pulled out his cellphone from his pocket. "If only this thing worked," he continued even though Sandeul wasn’t listening, "I lost my charger, and it’s been powerless for ages."
    Sandeul took the cell from Jinyoung's hands and tried stuffing it in his mouth.
    "Hajima!" Jinyoung snatched it back, wiping off the zombie slobber with his shirt, then gave Sandeul a gentle slap on the face. "How many times do I have to tell you to stop putting things in your mouth?"
    Sandeul quickly swung his arm at Jinyoung to get his revenge. His lips turned upward and he seemed to be laughing.
    Jinyoung rubbed his cheek where he was hit, but he couldn’t resist laughing along. "Alright, alright. Enough of this." He still smiled as he stood, but then frowned as Sandeul grabbed hold of his hand once again. "Aigoo... You need to learn– Hang on a second." He examined Sandeul's hand by the light of the moon, seeing that a large sore was oozing who-knows-what... Not blood. Zombie fluid? Well, that’s gross. Jinyoung sighed. "Looks like I’m gonna have to buy you some bandages. I guess I’ll have to use the five finger discount, since I was stupid enough to leave my money at the hospital. Come on. Let’s go, Sandeul." Jinyoung helped him to his feet.
    "Fluh… Ai..." Sandeul said as he followed slowly behind Jinyoung, dragging his left leg.
    "Huh?... Oh! Fly?" Jinyoung laughed, remembering B1A4's catchphrase. "Then... let’s fly! Just so you know, I’m not the kind of vampire that can turn into a bat and fly away. Being able to fly would be nice though."
    After an hour passed, they finally arrived at the nearest convenience store. Luckily, the store was still open and only a few people were inside.
    "Okay, Sandeul,” Jinyoung whispered when they arrived behind the building, "I’m going in to get some bandages for you. I need you to stay here. Do you understand?"
    Sandeul replied blankly with a groan that didn’t seem to mean anything.
    "I’ll take that as a yes. I’ll hurry back!" Leaving him standing there, Jinyoung walked inside, trying to appear like a normal human doing normal shopping.
    By taking blood from the hospital to drink, Jinyoung was able to sample all types, and could tell the difference between tastes. He could also tell what type of blood someone had just by standing near them, since his sense of smell was sensitive enough to smell through their skin.
    Sadly, being near any human was difficult when he was hungry, like this night. Luckily, the other two customers were checking out and leaving. After a few minutes of looking through the first aid aisle, Jinyoung could tell by sniffing the air that the cashier was the only person there.
    Jinyoung sighed in relief, happy that there were less people around now, as he snuck a bandage package in his jacket pocket.
    All he had to do now was leave. Just then, the bells jingled as someone rushed in the store. Jinyoung peeked around a display of shampoo and saw someone dressed in black with a ski mask, pointing a gun at the cashier.
    "Put the money in the bag, and no one gets hurt."
    Jinyoung could sense type B blood.

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DolphinWorld
1990 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
1990 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
1990 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
1990 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
1990 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
1990 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
1990 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
1990 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
1990 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
1990 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 ^^