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The Second time Rick put his hands on her waist.

Michonne stood in the kitchen of the house Rick had collapsed in after the fall of the prison. Carl was asleep. Rick walked up quietly and stood next to her staring out the window, placing his hands on the sink in front of them. He didn't flinch when Michonne placed one of her hands on his.

"I thought you died." Michonne whispered, still staring straight ahead.

"So did I." Rick responded, remembering the hopeless fear that had driven him until his broken body had forced him to stop.

"I'm glad you're not dead." Michonne's voice was soft and quiet as the sun rose over the trees. Her hand moved from his, Rick glanced at her out of the corner of his eye. She'd turned to face him.

"I'm glad you're here." He responded. He turned and she was there, her lips against his. Unlike last time Rick was more prepared. He closed his eyes and slowly moved his hands to rest on her waist. He could feel her muscles move as she raised her hand to rest on his chest. Slowly their lips parted and Rick tasted Michonne. Her breath was minty. 'She must have found some toothpaste' Rick thought, moving one of his hands up her back and pulling her closer to him. Her hand came up and accidentally brushed his aching cheek. He hissed in pain and pulled back.

"Sorry." Michonne whispered. Rick looked at her. She'd pulled away slightly and her hand was near her mouth, almost touching her lips, which were smiling at him. Rick's own lips felt swollen, in a good way. It had been a long time since he'd kissed someone. "I didn't mean to hurt you." She said.

"I know." He responded, a smile spreading across his face. Rick leaned in to kiss her again but pulled away when he heard the shuffling of boots on the floor. Carl stood in the doorway rubbing sleep out of his eyes. He looked at the two adults.

"Anything for breakfast?" He mumbled sleepily.

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