First Hug

I do not own anything TWD related and if I did, that would be totally awesomely insane!

OK, so I saw a challenge on Tumblr about writing the first time Michonne and Rick share something. So, I decided on a hug. I truly believe that if they hug it will be magical, electrifying and freaking sexy!

So here we go….

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Resources are low at the ASZ and venturing further has become very dangerous. Rick was already leading and decided to form a small group to go on a run for much needed supplies. Chosen to go was Abraham, Daryl, Glen, Sasha, Spencer, Michonne (although Rick would had preferred for her to stay in case things didn't go well, but she wouldn't listen and he knew better than to argue) some more ASZ original residents that Rick and his people had been training and were prepared.

Rick and the others gathered in three pickup trucks. They took sufficient ammunition and hoped they could make it back before the day was over.

The trucks stopped near a warehouse and all of the people began to exit the vehicles. Rick noticed through his peripheral vision that a familiar face was among the ASZ residents. It was Jessie. She had sneaked in one of the trucks without Rick's approval. She had been taking shooting lessons, but was not ready for a run of the magnitude that they faced. Rick was visibly upset and approached her quickly.

"What are you doing here?" Asked a visibly bothered Rick.

"Well, I know how to handle myself with a gun and I can do this." Answered a dismissive Jessie.

"I understand that you have gotten better with a gun, but you are not ready for this type of run and I cannot secure your safety or anyone else."

"You let her come along." Countered an angry Jessie as she motioned with her face towards Michonne. She was far from the conversation checking her weapons.

"She comes along because she knows what she is doing and she will never get anyone hurt."

"So, I will?" Asked an annoyed Jessie. Before Rick could say more, she left in a huff and walked with her weapon towards the others.

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The gathering of supplies had been a success. Many of the acquired items were placed in the trucks and less than expected walkers were dispatched with limited effort by Rick and his crew. As Rick and the others were securing the supplies, Michonne had noticed that Jessie was not around. She didn't want to bother Rick so she went in search of her on her own. Michonne noticed that on the far left of the warehouse was a small brick building. Although the plan was clear and everyone was expected to only go to the warehouse, her gut feeling told her that Jessie would probably be in there. Once Michonne got closer to the building she could hear what appeared to be screaming. Michonne rushed inside as quickly as possible. She followed the screams until she was far inside the building and saw that Jessie was trapped in a closet as walkers clawed at the closed door. Michonne struck the three walkers leaving them headless. Michonne opened the door to find a crying and shaken Jessie. Michonne grabbed her to hurry and run, but as they reached where they had entered it was filled with many walkers that were seconds on pouncing on them. Michonne grabbed Jessie again who had a look of fear and shock and couldn't use her weapon.

They ran to the back of the lobby and found another potential exit. Michonne and Jessie ran towards the door, but were quickly cut-off by a couple of walkers. Michonne proceeded to fight them and slice away. Rotted limbs and heads were flying all over. The walkers were pushing Michonne away from the exit and closer back to where they had come from. Michonne looked towards Jessie for help, but saw a frantic look on the unprepared woman's face. Jessie dropped her weapon and ran out. The door locked behind her and nearby shelving fell in front covering it. Rendering the potential escape impossible.

Michonne fought with all her might and felt her energy dissipating. She knew she could not continue and that she needed help. Michonne swung her katana and kicked her way back to where she entered. She was limited on energy, but was riding on hope that she can find a way out.

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Jessie ran back to where the other people were. Daryl noticed the look on her face and squinted knowing something was wrong. Rick looked around and whistled to get ready to move. He checked the pick-up and noticed that Michonne was not among them. He asked around to see if anyone had seen her.

"Rick...She's gone." Said Jessie after taking a deep breath.

Rick felt a chill enter his body. He could not believe what she had said. "What do you mean gone?!" Rick shouted.

"We were overrun by walkers. I had to escape, she couldn't..."

"And you just left her there?!" Yelled Rick, not allowing Jessie to excuse herself for leaving Michonne behind.

"Did you see her get bit or something?" Asked Glen.

"No...no, but she couldn't have survived." Jessie tried to explain.

"Bullshit!" Yelled Daryl.

Rick, Daryl, Glen, Sasha and Abraham ran passed Jessie back to where she came from. Rick passed by Jessie with such force that she almost fell to the ground and he didn't even bother to look back to see if she was OK.

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Michonne continued to swing away and fight. It had appeared that she had vanquished the un-dead enemies as she approached the lobby's entrance. Michonne was so tired and in pain as she limped to the only exit left. She could see the doors, she walked closer and relief began to display on her face. She was close to the door when suddenly more walkers came out through that exit as well. Michonne could not believe the amount and she knew she could not fight any longer. Michonne felt the tears sting her eyes as she thought about her end and all those she would be leaving behind. She thought of the friends she had made. She especially thought about Carl, Judith and Rick. She closed her eyes, thought about Andrea, Hershel and Andre and was about to run towards the small herd of walkers and give herself a good Samurai's death when she heard. "Get down, now!"

It was Rick and the others. They were behind the herd and once Michonne was on the floor they proceeded to shoot all the walkers. Once the coast was clear, Rick ran to Michonne to see if she was OK. Michonne nodded and without warning or care of who was around, Rick held her in an embrace. He held her in their first hug. The embrace lasted longer than either expected as Rick kept his face nuzzled in her neck.

"...Uhm. Rick, we gotta go." Stated Abraham.

Rick finally parted from his embrace, nodded a few times, but held on to her hand as they ran out of the warehouse and into the trucks. Michonne passed by Jessie who tried to smile, but nothing was said and Michonne did not reciprocate the gesture. Rick made sure that Michonne sat with him in the truck as they rode back to the ASZ.

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That night, Jessie tried to avoid everyone, especially Rick who also ignored her in return. She retired to her home and went to sleep early due to a very stressful day. She closed her eyes and fell into a deep sleep. A cool chill made her open her eyes, but she did not dare to move as she felt cool steal on her neck. Michonne slowly hovered over her and pressed her katana blade a little closer than Jessie would like. Jessie did not dare to speak.

"Listen and don't speak." Whispered Michonne. "I will not take your miserable life, because I do not see value in killing a coward. You will meet your end one day. One day, there will be a herd of walkers that will come for you and there will be no one to save you or even care and from a distance I will see you be torn apart and I will walk away, but for now, my blade does not want your blood on it."

Michonne was about to remove the blade but stopped for one more thing. "Oh, and keep away from my family. If I see you near Rick or our kids, then my blade might make an exception... Now, close your eyes and count sheep."

Jessie did as Michonne had instructed, but also tried to hold her breath in the process. After counting up to 10 she slowly opened her eyes and sat up quickly knowing that Michonne was no longer there. She felt her neck and wept as she sat in her bed and the cool air came through the window.

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