Here's a little something I did for the operation Levity on Tumblr. There's been a lot of Carol and Caryl hate going around and personally I find it frustrating. This is my first attempt at something funny, so let me know how it goes. So I dedicate this with much love to my favorite writers and the folks on the Caryl tag and STD…
I don't own or have anything to do with tptb on the walking dead… If I did, season 4 would have been VERY different!
The first time Daryl tried to tell Carol how he felt about her-
Daryl knew how he felt about her, hell everyone knew how he felt about her, except for Carol herself. He couldn't figure out how she missed the signs. Michonne had been on his ass for months to just tell Carol. It got to the point that every time the two warriors were together, Michonne would mention it at least once and compliment him on his "technique" for seduction. He could also hear Merle's voice telling him to "Man up and find yer balls, little brother".
Today was the day! He was going to march into the kitchen area and just tell her.
Carol was serving lunch, smiling and laughing at something Beth had said. God, she's so beautiful! he thought.
Taking a deep breath, he waited till the line died down and walked over to her. Carol saw him coming and flashed that special smile she only ever gave him.
He felt his heart speed up and the breath catch in his throat. how am I goin' ta do this?
Nope, he was going to do it! He walked the rest of the way to her.
"Smells good"…smooth Dixon, he heard Michonne's voice say to him.
Carol gave him another smile. "Hungry?"
"Yeah, umm… I need ta tell ya somethin'" Daryl could feel the sweat sliding down his face.
"Is everything ok?"
Daryl looked down and took another deep breath. He opened his mouth to spill his guts" Carol..."
"Carol I need some help with this pot." Beth called over.
"I'll be right back, ok?" Carol patted his arm as she turned to help Beth.
Damn it! Ok take your time boy, you can do this. Merle's voice prompted him.
Carol was back with him within moments. "You want to go sit down?"
Daryl noticed she had a bowl for lunch. Maybe it'll be easier if we were alone.
The two walked over to a table farthest from the others and sat side by side.
After they finished lunch, Carol turned to Daryl. "What did you need to tell me?"
Daryl felt a bit of panic well up. He could do this, he knew he could. Dreams of what their life could be like, the love they could share had been with him for a long time.
"Carol, I Ummm, I uh… I..."
Fuck! Ok, just need to do this!
"Carol I love… I love STEW!"
Daryl dropped his head into his hands, he couldn't believe he had messed this up!
He jumped up and started to bolt…
"Daryl" her voice called with a hint of a chuckle "I love stew, too."
