After Glenn and Maggie had left, Beth sat on the front porch of her parents home, her knees pulled to her chest, and stared off into the darkness as the cool, crisp Georgia air swirled around her. The beauty of the night seemed so surreal after what had just happened. A small grin formed on her lips and tears pricked her eyes as she twiddled with the small silver ring on her left finger, that Daryl had just slipped on a few minutes earlier. A year ago today was when Daryl told Beth, 'You and me Greene, just promise me that.' Now that promise was becoming a reality.

-about two hours ago-

"C'mon Beth, we're gonna be late," Daryl said impatiently as he stood by the front door of their small Senoia apartment. A few months ago, when Beth and Daryl got pretty serious, Hershel offered them a small apartment to see how their relationship would play out. Hershel wasn't a huge fan of the relationship at first, but he eventually warmed up to the idea and learned to accept it.

"Alright, alright. You're the most impatient man I've ever been around," Beth said as she hurried into the living room to grab her purse. Daryl chuckled and shook his head, she had had all damn day to get ready for dinner at her parents house, but she decided to get ready at the last minute as usual. Although, it probably didn't help that they laid in bed all day. Daryl smirked when he thought about their last romp an hour ago.

"Uh, I think you're forgettin' somethin'," Daryl said, and Beth looked at him with a confused stare. Daryl placed his hands on her hips and gently turned her around and zipped the back of her yellow sundress, and Beth let out huff of air.

"See," Beth said as she turned around and wound her arms around his neck, "I forget things when you start rushin' me." Daryl rolled his eyes and brought his lips to Beth's. He'd never get enough of her and that was that. The two slowly moved their lips together, and Daryl smoothly pried her lips apart and slipped his tongue into her mouth. Beth hummed and attempted to pull him deeper.

"We should really get goin'," Daryl reminded her as he pulled back. Beth whimpered and unwound her arms from his neck. Daryl handed her her jacket and opened the front door. Beth grabbed her keys and scurried down the stairs to her Charger and got into the drivers seat before Daryl had the chance to. Daryl always drove, because he thought Beth was a reckless driver, which she admittedly was when she was in a good mood and having fun.

"Nuh uh, sweetheart. Last time you drove, you damn near gave me a heart attack. Gimme the keys," Daryl said as he opened the car door and held his hand out. Beth crossed her arms and pouted like a child, and attempted to give him her best puppy dog face. Daryl raised and eyebrow and looked at her expectantly.

"But Daryl-" Beth whined, sticking her bottom lip out. Daryl shook his head and huffed. Beth didn't mind that Daryl always drove, but she did mind when she didn't get her way when he was concerned.

"Oh, fine," Beth grumbled as she got out of the car and stomped to the passenger side. She plopped down into the seat and yanked her seatbelt on. Daryl sighed and started the car. Even though Beth was acting a little bratty, he thought she was adorable as hell.

"Ya don't have to pout, darlin'," Daryl said, reaching over and putting his hand on her thigh. Beth looked out of her window and pretended to ignore him, but eventually buckled and acknowledged him.

"I love you, you jerk," Beth murmured, entwining her slender delicate fingers with his large calloused ones. He smirked and ran his thumb over her soft skin. She busied herself with his hand for the rest of the 45 minute drive, and hummed soft melodies as they neared the side road that lead to the farm.

"I bet you're excited to see Maggie, huh?" Daryl asked, his gruff voice making her shiver, earning a huge nod from the small blonde. Maggie had gotten married to Glenn Rhee last year, and now she was at least 5 months pregnant. The two sisters haven't gotten to see each other in over a month, and Daryl knew she was nearly in withdrawal.

"You bet, last time we saw her she was really startin' to show," Beth said, her eyes lighting up when she thought about the baby. Maggie had always seemed like she'd be a great mother, whenever Beth needed anything Maggie was always there with her natural motherly tendencies. Eventually, she hoped that she and Daryl could have what Glenn and Maggie had. Daryl pulled into the driveway and parked beside the Rhee's Jeep.

The two got out of the car, and joined at the rear of the Charger. Beth smiled and entwined her fingers with his. No matter how comfortable he was with the Greene family, every time they had their family dinners he got nervous at the last minute. Beth knew about Daryl's nervousness whenever it came around, and she did her best ease him. They had even snuck off to the bathroom to ease his nerves, so to speak, a couple of times. Beth blushed at the memory as they opened the front door and stepped inside.

"Bethy!" Maggie squealed as she hurried over to her. The two sisters hugged for what seemed like five minutes. Beth broke away from the hug and nestled herself into Daryl's side. Maggie stepped back and smiled at the couple as she rested her hand on her rounding stomach.

"I trust that you've been keepin' Beth happy, Dixon," Maggie said jokingly, her thoughts shooting back to the Fourth of July weekend when she found them in bed. Daryl smirked as a light flush crept up to his cheeks to the tips of his ears, and nodded his head as the older Greene sister pulled him into a hug.

"We thought you two would've like to have never showed up," Annette called out from the kitchen. Daryl shot Beth a sideways glance and piped up.

"We woulda been a little early, but Beth had ta-oomph hey," Daryl started but got cut off when Beth elbowed him in the ribs. Maggie busted into a fit of giggles and Daryl rubbed the sore spot in his side.

"C'mon you two, dinner's ready," Hershel said, chuckling. Glenn and Maggie led the way and sat down at the large oak table.

Beth grabbed Daryl's hand and pulled him into the kitchen to sit down at the table. The entirety of the dinner was filled with excited chatter about Maggie and the baby. Annette was near the point of tears and Hershel was bottom line proud when Maggie and Glenn announced that they were having a little girl. Daryl smiled as Beth squeezed his hand under the table.

"I have a tiny announcement myself," Beth said, clearing her throat. In an instant, all eyes were on her including Daryl's, he was just as surprised as the rest of them. He had a weird feeling in the pit of his stomach after all of the baby talk. Beth took a deep breath and began.

"I finally got accepted at Senoia High for the student teacher position for their choir! I'll be startin' Monday," Beth said excitedly, and Daryl let out a quiet shaky breath. Everyone at the table was ecstatic, Daryl pulled her into a tight hug and kissed the top of her head. He was excited for her, this meant that she would be able to get away from working at Hatlin's, which was the town bar.

Daryl's palms began to sweat when he felt the small box in pocket. A few weeks ago when he came to the farm to help Hershel repair the north fence, he and Hershel had had a small talk. Hershel had asked him if he was ever going to commit to Beth...the forever commitment. Daryl confessed that he planned on doing it soon, but didn't quite know what to say. He knew that Beth accepted his gruff, awkward ways of expressing himself, but he didn't want to fumble through anything with her.

He knew he couldn't live without her. Every time the thought even crossed his mind, his stomach lurched and twisted at the mere thought of not being with Beth Greene. He looked at Hershel, who gave him an assuring nod. Daryl shakily got to his feet and pulled Beth's chair away from the table, and pulled her to her feet. He took her hands into his, swallowed the lump in his throat, and awkwardly got onto one knee after taking the small silver band out of his pocket and lifting it up a little. The hair on the back of his neck rose as he heard gasps and saw Beth's eyes widen.

"Beth, I love ya and you know that. Hell, I don't think I can even live without ya, I know I can't. You and me Greene, how about forever this time?" Daryl said, his gruff voice thick. Beth nodded vigorously as tears rolled down her flushed cheeks. Daryl slid the small silver band with a substantial diamond onto her slender finger, and got to his feet.

"I love you so much, Daryl. I'm not goin' anywhere without you," Beth whispered as she wrapped her arms around his neck and crushed her small body into his broad frame.

-back to the present-

Eventually, Daryl had come out onto the porch and told Beth that they should get back to their apartment. After all, it was a 45 minute to an hour drive depending on which route they took. They said their goodbyes to the overjoyed Annette and Hershel and made their way for the car. Daryl started the car and pulled out of the driveway that lead to the Greene farm. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Beth's smiling face as she messed with the ring that graced her slender finger. Pure relief ghosted around Daryl, he couldn't have been more awkward when he asked her, but she had said yes and that was all that mattered. The drive was silent all the way back home and Daryl welcomed the peace.

The two got out of the car, and walked up the stairs to their apartment. Beth quickly unlocked the door and pulled Daryl inside after her. He barely had time to shut the door before Beth was pressed into his front with her lips on his. Beth's lips parted and Daryl slid his tongue into her mouth in a struggle for dominance. Her fingers tangled into his shaggy brown hair as he reached behind her and quickly unzipped her dress, letting it fall from her slender frame and onto the wooden floor.

"Bedroom," Beth whispered breathlessly. A low rumble emerged from Daryl's throat as he lifted Beth to where her legs were wrapped around his waist and carried her back to the bedroom.

He sat her down on the bed, and Beth quickly pulled his shirt over his head and began to fumble with his belt. As soon as he kicked his boots off and and tugged his jeans down, Beth reached into his boxers and squeezed his already hard, engorged cock making him hiss. Daryl grabbed her wrist and growled into her ear, making her breath hitch. He pushed her down onto the bed and slipped her panties down her slender legs.

"Damn," Daryl growled as she parted her legs and revealed her sopping wet, swollen pussy. Beth's fingers immediately reached down and began to rub the swollen nub.

Daryl groaned and scooted closer to where he was eye level. Without hesitation, he moved his head between her legs and inhaled deeply, breathing in her sweet scent. Daryl grabbed her ass and jerked her forward onto his face and flung her legs over his shoulders making Beth squeak. He slowly began to lick the juices that had smeared around her entrance, taking his time to slowly swirl his tongue around her clit, his teeth lightly scraping the swollen nub.

"Daryl..ngh," Beth moaned, her hips jerking upward as she almost painfully tugged at his hair. She was starting to tighten and clench, and her juices were flowing freely onto his scruffy chin and around his mouth.

"Daryl, I'm gonna-oh my god," Beth cried out, her eyes slamming shut as she felt Daryl push two fingers into her tight, slick entrance. Her legs began to shake as he pushed his fingers deep inside of her and curled his fingers upward.

"Let go, darlin'," Daryl growled, quickening the pace with his fingers. He lifted himself up to where he could clearly see Beth's pleasure filled face as she writhed in front of him. He'd never get tired of seeing her squirming underneath him when he fucked her brains out.

Beth's breath hitched and her hips twitched as the heat of an orgasm washed over her, her juices flooding Daryl's hand. Beth eagerly pulled him on top of her, and forced her lips onto his in a wet sloppy hunger. Daryl plunged his tongue deep into her mouth and ground ground his hips into hers, making a low growl rip from his throat. Beth broke from the needy kiss, reached down and yanked his boxers down, making his hard cock spring free. He kicked the fabric from his legs and sat back on his haunches.

"What're you-" Beth started, sitting up on her elbows, but stopped talking when she saw Daryl roughly pumping his engorged cock, until he was hard enough to his liking. He reached forward and got some over her juices on his hand and smears them onto his dick.

"How bad do you want me to fuck you, princess?" Daryl growled, his stormy blue eyes practically jet black.

Beth bit her lip and whimpered, making Daryl smirk devilishly. He slowly slid his body on top of hers and lined his cock up to her dripping core. With one swift thrust, he filled her tight pussy with his hard length. Beth moaned loudly and dug her fingernails into the mangled skin of his back, making him hiss.

He placed his hands right above her shoulders to make sure she didn't got into the headboard as he began to mercilessly slam into her. A sharp cry ripped from her throat each time her bottomed out and the tip of his dick hit her sweet spot. Daryl ground his teeth together and closed his eyes as she started to erratically clench around him.

"Daryl, open your eyes. Look at me," Beth whimpered, placing her soft hand on his cheek, pushing a few shaggy brown strands put of his eyes. Daryl opened his eyes and looked into her clear blue orbs as she bit her lip. With a few more sharp thrusts, Daryl's dick twitched as he spilled himself inside of her. Daryl's arms gave out and he clumsily collapsed on top of the small blonde, his head on her chest.

"I love you, princess," Daryl mumbled sleepily as Beth soothingly ran her fingers though his hair and out of his face. Beth softly sang and continued to smooth his shaggy locks, eventually lulling him to sleep.

"I love you too, redneck," Beth said softly, slipping into exhaustion as his heavy warm body settled on top of her.

Hey guys! Yep, this is the long awaited sequel to Expired Lover! Please leave me some love! Much love -BethylAddixon-