I stared at the little hole on my forehead where I was shot. I don't remember much but I do remember waking up with a big head ache. When doctor Edwards told me that I was shot in the head by Dawn, and one of my group members shot her and that I will make a full recovery, other than a few headaches. I almost felt guilty for living. I made my choice, knowing the risks I was taking to save Noah and to take my revenge? Yeah you could call it that.

He also said that they left thinking I was dead… so they don't know I'm alive I don't know where they are. Is Maggie okay? Glenn? Rick and Daryl? Oh, how I hope so.

I've been in this community called the Hilltop for a few weeks now, a guy who's named Paul but his friends call him Jesus saved me. I'm grateful that he did. I've been on my own for ages and I swear I would have died or gone insane from being alone. He told me about the hilltop and I said I would go.

The town is nice and the people are friendly but Jesus is basically my only friend around here so I just spend my time with him.

I splashed cold water on my face and went to find Jesus when I heard a commotion coming from the entrance. I slowly walked to see what's going on when I see a very familiar face. Its Daryl! He's here! I run to try and get to him but Jesus stopped me

"let me go Paul! They're my friends!"

He looks as if he's about to say something when i hear the voice I missed oh so much.

"Beth?"

I look over at Rick and see his face. He looks like he's seen a ghost.

"Beth is that really you? I- I it can't be. You're dead" he said looking at the ground

I walked up to him and touched his arm.

"I'm here. It's me. Rick look at me." I touched his face "I'm real" I smiled

I looked behind him and saw Maggie staring almost about to cry when i run to her and crash into her arms and start sobbing. She's clenching onto my shirt like is disappear if she'd let go.

"how? How are you here?" she asked

I looked at our group and said

"doctor Edward, in the hospital saved me. I don't know how. But he did. I recovered and all I get is little headaches now. But as soon as I was strong enough I went straight to start find you. And it's been a mouth and here we are! I missed you all so much"

Everyone all came and hugged me and Daryl was the last one.

I hugged him so tight I was afraid he would disappear this time. Not me.

"I missed you Daryl" I said into his chest.

He sobbed silently as we hugged and I was trying hard not to breakdown I kissed his cheek and hughed him again.

after our emotional reunion I walked back to Jesus and smiled at him

"I found my family. And I thank you for that. If you hadn't found me I might be dead for real."

I hugged him. I'm gonna miss him.

"you're going to go back with them?"

"where are they from?" I asked

"another community not far from here called Alexandria" he said

"so we can still see each other. You didn't think I cut you off completely? After all you've done for me? you've become one of my family and that's not gonna change!" I hugged him again and went to see rick. I hope I can get him alone so I can talk to him.

He was talking to Gregory when I found him.

"can I talk to you?" I asked

He looked at Gregory who nodded and walked away

"hey" I said

"hi" he said

I wrapped my arms around his middle and hugged him.

"I missed you the most" I murmured into his chest. I backed away and looked into his blue eyes, looking dull and empty.

"Beth, you have no idea how much I missed you." He said.

I smiled and without thinking I leaned up and kissed the corner of his mouth. Almost on his lips. I backed away still searching his eyes for any emotion. I saw something flash but It was too quick to recognise.

"I'm going to Alexandria with you guys. Let me get my stuff ready"

"how did you know about Alexandria?" he asked

"Jesus told me" I smiled walking up to the house I'm staying in.

I have loved Rick since the days in the prison. He was always sweet to me and he's very handsome! It started as a crush. I tried to brush it off, but it just intensified.