*I don't own the Walking Dead characters, just love writing them in different scenarios*
This is a multi chapter story and its AU. No Walkers/biters. I really love imagining Rick and Michonne in different life situations. This story is inspired by the song Never as tired as when I'm waking up by LCD Soundsystem
Enjoy!
He stood in front of the hotel in his suite. It had been a lovely day of activities. Sasha and Abraham had decided to host a simple a wedding in Texas over the long weekend. He had wanted Lori to come but she had insisted on staying home to finish her business proposal. After their engagement party six months prior, Lori had busied herself at work and doing wedding planning. She told him he should spend time with his friends, since she was not the biggest Abraham fan.
"Lori, it's their wedding. I want you to be my date. You're my fiance for God sake." Rick said pacing in their bedroom.
"I just cannot leave the Stevenson deal in the hands of interns. Phillip would murder me." Lori replied trying to assuage Rick's temper
Lori rose from their bed, slowly walking to stop Rick in his pacing. She placed a gentle hand on his shoulder to reassure him. "I want you to go. I'll be right here when you get back." Rick turned to face Lori leaning towards her and gently placing a chaste kiss on her before walking into their bathroom.
For six months he had tried to convince Lori to change her mind knowing that he would have to face her in Texas. Lori, always supportive but firm reassured Rick that she would not be swayed to going. So standing in front of the hotel waiting for the shuttle to take him and the other guests to the reception dinner he thought about how to get through this wedding weekend. A gentle tap on his shoulder roused him from his thoughts.
"Hey man" a friendly voice said
"Hey Glenn. Maggie." Rick said looking at the couple with a warm smile.
"Rick! It's so nice to see you." Maggie said embracing Rick and standing between Rick and Glenn.
"No Lori I see. She must be really busy." Glenn said.
"Yeah, she is trying to close a deal and her boss didn't want her to take the time off." Rick signed.
"Well, we're happy you're here. Daryl is going to meet us at the dinner. Him and Carol are still separating." Maggie informed.
"Too bad. Carol was a real ass-kicker but she did Daryl good." Rick said and smiled
Rick, Maggie, and Glenn continued talking while the other guests milled around the hotel lobby waiting for the shuttle. Tara and Denise walked up to the group to exchange pleasantries and catch up. With Rick moving to Atlanta and Tara and Denise out in Denver, this weekend was a rare moment for all of the friends to reconnect. Rick was talking about Tara's new obsession with rock climbing when his breath hitched. He glanced at the women he had hoped to avoid the entire weekend.
She wore a halter canary yellow dress with an upside down triangle perfectly set between her rounded breast. The dress stopped just above the knees and clung to her curves. Her locs adorned with gold beads sat in a crown and high bun and she carried a clutch. Gold dangling earrings grazed against her neck as her high heels clicked on the hotel floors.
She stopped and smiled at the group who had been talking absentmindedly.
"Hi guys" she said and smiled, causing Rick to flinch at the sheer brightness of their teeth against the rich darkness of her smooth skin. "Hey Michonne! You look hot." Tara said resulting in a tap from Denise.
Michonne greeted all of her friends with hugs, stopping in front of Rick and placing her hand on his shoulder "Hi Rick." she said.