A/N: Hey yo! I haven't written in quite a while and I apologize greatly if my skills and writing are a little rusty. Please let me know what I can improve on if that is the case.
So, I recently watched last week's The Walking Dead (spoilers ahead) and when Carl died, I just began thinking of Beth... and that led to an hour rendition of Bethyl videos and I got inspired.(: Please read and review. Thanks!
The Sky's Still Blue
Introduction
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"Beth?" Dawn's voice came from behind my closed door. "Are you awake?" She asked. I sat up from the hospital bed that remained mine and opened the door to see her dressed in her uniform and her hair in a tight bun.
"Yes?" I questioned.
"Get dressed." She ordered.
"I am." I said, looking at the hospital scrubs I was given. Dawn shook her head.
"Your other clothes, the clothes you came here in. You have people coming to get you." She informed. Just then, my whole world stopped. All I could hear was my hear beating over the sound of the beeping monitors from the other rooms and Dawn's loud breaths. All I could think of were two simple things: Maggie and Daryl.
"What?" I questioned making sure I had heard her correctly.
"There are people coming to get you. They're making a negotiation. So hurry up." She informed before turning on her heel and walking away. I quickly shut the door and ran into the bathroom where my other clothes were stashed. They had been washed since the last time I wore them but stains of blood and dirt still remained. I tore off the hospital scrubs off in a rush and pulled on my regular clothes. I neatly folded the scrubs and placed them on the sink. After pulling my shoes on, I glanced at the door to make sure there were no footsteps approaching it anytime soon. When all was silent, I grabbed a pair of silver scissors from underneath my pillow and shoved it in my cast. I was too afraid of Dawn trying something and I wasn't about to risk my freedom because of her.
Freedom.
I could hardly taste it.
I waited so long to be free from here and that's all I wanted, was freedom.
"Freedom." I whispered as I sat down on the bed. The word rolled off my tongue so easily. It sounded like music to my ears. I could hardly wait.
I sat on the bed and waited for Dawn to get me. The room was silent. But, my heartbeat was not. It began ringing in my ears and I couldn't contain myself and I ended up smiling. I could feel my lips curve into an actual smile. The first one I've had for a very long time. The first time I had felt true happiness.
Just then a knock echoed on my door.
"Yes?" I asked, standing up. I quickly fixed my clothes and moved any strands of hair away from my face. Dawn opened the door and looked at me from head to toe.
"It's time."