Chapter 2
It has been four days since Beth and Daryl found Bullet and no one came to get the poor dog back, and it's been almost a week since they have found the funeral home. Both decided that it is best to stay in the mortuary for a few days until Beth's ankle fully heal, since the funeral house seemed to be safe for them. There weren't a single walker in sight.In those four days, Beth and Daryl had fallen into a routine where Daryl would prepare breakfast for Beth and hunt for food as they are running low on pigs' feet and jelly and Daryl would come home sometime around noon and Beth would cook what Daryl found and in the afternoon, Daryl would make new bolts for his crossbow out of different kinds of materials he would find, and Beth would play with Bullet and in the evenings, and heat up what she cooked that day and they would eat and have small talks. And had managed to give the dog and themselves a well-deserved bath.
Today, Daryl is out hunting again and Beth is left alone because Bullet decided to tag along with the archer. She has nothing to do so she decided to explore the mortuary. She hadn't had a time to explore because of her ankle and Daryl told her not to walk much but her ankle is now doing much better. Daryl. Thinking about him made her smile. She never thought that Daryl would be such a sweetheart because he is so quiet and gruff most of the time during the prison. Her smile turned into a frown. She hasn't had the time to mourn her father's death and Maggie. Beth never saw Maggie again after Beth ran out of the bus to find the missing children. 'Oh, God, I hope my sister's doing okay, wherever she is and whomever she's with and I hope we see each other again.' Sending up a little prayer, another thought hit her 'Good thing I got out with Daryl, if not, I'd sure be dead'. Her mind drifted back to Daryl. This time, her heart soared. He always leaves her breakfast and little notes saying that he will be back soon and that she should take care of herself while he's out and that she should bring his knife with her all the time. 'I wonder what he's doing right now' Beth thought as she is ascending the stairs. 'I hope he's doing fine with Bullet' She thought while walking around the second floor of the mortuary. She hadn't noticed that Daryl and Bullet entered the house.
As Daryl entered, he noticed that Beth is not anywhere in sight. His blood ran cold, "Beth! Beth! Where the hell are you, Greene?" he yelled. "Quit yer yellin', you might bring the walkers in. I'm upstairs." Beth scolded. As soon as he heard her, he dropped his game of squirrels and rabbit and bolted upstairs to Beth, Bullet on his heels. "Don't you scare me like that again, Greene." Daryl grumbled. "I'm okay, you don' hav' ta be scared. I'm alright." Beth said while looking at Daryl and noticed that his eyes are refusing to look straight at her. "Daryl." She said softly. No answer. "Daryl." She tried again, but this time, it was a bit forceful. "What?" Daryl grumbled. "Look, I'm right here. I'm okay. I ain't leavin', Daryl." Beth said softly. All his fears somehow subsided. "Come here" Without a second thought, Daryl walked towards Beth as she put her arms around his neck and what surprised him, is that he let her, his hands found their way to rest on her waist. "Beth, I-" he paused. "What is it, Daryl?" She asked, as she pulled away slightly to look at him in the eyes. "I found fresh tracks, probably a day old. Three of 'em. Two adults and a kid." She froze. "Why didn't you follow them?" Beth asked. "I didn't want ta leave you." Daryl said softly as he gently pulled away from her, suddenly missing her warmth. Beth's heart skipped a beat. Did she hear him right? Daryl Dixon had just said that he does not want to leave her alone. "I would've been fine waitin', I know you'll come back." She smiled. "What if I don't, girl? What if one day, somethin' happens? Somethin' bad." Daryl said. Beth's eyes watered but refuse to let the tears out. "Remember the night when we burned down the shack?" Daryl nodded. "Remember what I told ya? I told ya that you'd be the last man standin'." Daryl looked down and shook his head. "What 'bout you, huh?" Daryl asked gruffly. "I also told you a few moments ago that I ain't leavin' so-" she paused, hers hands cupping his face. Daryl stiffened at her touch. "-I'd be the last woman standing beside you." Beth grinned, hands slowly left Daryl's face. "But-" Beth's glare made him stop. "Daryl, stop. I know you will, okay? But let's not waste time and help me pack." Beth grinned. "I was hoping you would say that, I'm getting annoyed by your presence." Daryl teased. Beth looked down and frowned, and Daryl noticed. "Shit, 'M sorry. I didn't mean in like that. I like being with you." Daryl apologized quickly, his hand found Beth's arm. "Look, 'M sorry, girl. I was just teasin'." Beth looked up then grinned. "Gotcha Mr. Dixon!" Beth exclaimed and kissed his cheek. "I was just teasin' too. Come on Bullet" And walked away to pack up. Daryl put a hand on the cheek where Beth had kissed him and groaned.
'That woman will be the death of me.'
A/N: Sorry it took me days to update. I had so much stuff going on with school. Preparing for diploma exams, and international baccalaureate shit.
Again, I know Beth and Daryl are so ooc and I'm really, deeply, truly sorry for that. I just want the two of them to get together and fanfiction is the only way Daryl and Beth can be a couple for now. Plus I want to play with their characters a bit. Most people portray Daryl as this very mysterious, quiet, grumpy and gruff guy just like in the show and Beth as this sweet and 'innocent' girl and there's nothing wrong with being mysterious and innocent but I just wanted to see hers and Daryl's 'flirty' side. Some people might argue with me about Beth and Daryl being really out of character but hey, this is fanfiction. Anyone can write what they want.
Did any of those made sense? I hope some of them did…
Anyway, thank you for reading and reviews are much appreciated. I only had one review on the first chapter :(
Peace and Bethyl on!
- laughing at my boredom
P.S. Who's really excited seeing Daryl on 'Beth mode'? I've been preparing for 8 freaking months now. :D