Rosita POV
The next morning I awaken to Judith leaning over me, she opens my one eyelid and says "Buenos dias tia" I laughed at the young girl waking me up. I grabbed her and start tickling her, she laughs then tries to tickle me back. Next thing I knew she was being picked up, and getting thrown into the air, her giggles filling the room.
"Uncle Daryl stop." Judith saying in between her giggles.
"Okay lil asskicker" Daryl putting her on the ground, she runs off into the next room, he holds his hand out so he could help me up.
"Good morning" I said hugging Daryl, putting my head on his chest.
"Mornin…" Daryl wrapping his arms around me.
We stayed like this for a little bit, not wanting to let go of each other. My mind wonders to last night conversation about Simon coming back around. I wasn't prepared to deal with him...I didn't mean for his brother to die...To him I took his only living family member….Will he take someone away from me?...My mind goes to Daryl...Will he take him away from me? I hug onto Daryl tighter not wanting to let him go with this new fear rising within me. Was it too soon to call him mine in the fear of him getting hurt?
The next thing I knew, Daryl finger was under my chin, i was forced to look into his eyes, "What you thinking about Rosita?"
I looked down at the floor "Simon. Thinking how much damage he would or could do."
"The Rosita I know would take no bullshit, she would be ready fight" Daryl answered.
"I understand but sometimes this world can be ruthless...can take anything from you anytime" I pulled away from the hug to go sit on the sofa. "I already lost to many people." Jasmine. My family. Dylan. Sasha. Glenn, Abraham, Noah, Beth, Tyreese, and Bob. This world is too fragile.
Before Daryl could respond the group walks in the house, Judith exits the other room, runs into Michonne arms and hugs her tightly...This little girl keeps us going. Everyone takes a sit where they can find...Carl sits next to me and puts his head on my, while Tara sits on the other of me and also puts her head on my shoulder. I kiss both of their heads, let out a chuckle, then Daryl comes over to sit in front me, resting his head on my knees. I knew he wasn't gonna leave my side or he wasn't gonna let this world take him away...so why am i acting like i am? I was broke out of my thoughts when Ezekiel and Rick walked into the house with Shiva. Shiva lays in the middle of the living room floor, Judith wiggles out of Michonne arms, walks to Shiva and lay her head on the tiger's body, putting her thumb in her mouth, Shiva sniffs at the young girl then pays attention Rick and Ezekiel.
"Alright guys for however long the kingdom will be staying here. We did give them some houses, the two main houses will remain the group houses, including Aaron and Eric house. We are gonna make some rearrangements in this house is Michonne, Carl and Judith of course with Father Gabriel, Then in the second main house is Tara, Rosita and Daryl, Aaron and Eric Carol and Ezekiel will be with you guys. The reason why I want it like this because at least we are close ,we can keep an eye on each other. At least each house have different people with different strengths." Rick stated "So I know that we would stay in here for a week as a group together, Once this week is over we will go into this new set up."
"What are we gon do bout stalkerman?" Daryl asked looking at both Rick and Ezekiel.
"We aren't gonna go,see if he has a camp and shot them up...we learned that with Negan. We lost two people that night." Rick told Daryl. "He's most likely gonna attack when our defences are down, So when we are going on runs or to the Hilltop there has to be someone with someone at all times. Rosita this is up to you...Do you want to still do supply runs?"
I feel all eyes on me at this sudden moment….Did I want to act like courage the cowardly dog with my tails in between my legs? Or was I gonna be Rosita Espinosa and kickass. I look at Daryl….his eyes are also looking for an answer, I know he would support my decision. "I still want to do runs." I told Rick "I'm not gonna let him scare me, but I get to pick who I want to go with when it's my turn to go." I look around the room to see Aaron making eye contact with me, we nodded our heads making an agreement that he would go with me. I felt Tara move her head from my shoulder, I look over to her we also nodded in agreement...I had my team. I would let Daryl go with me but I didn't want to lose him...knowing Simon would take him away from me.
"Okay deal" Rick nodding his head to seal the deal.
The rest of the day, we spent it discussing plans, we had dinner as a family not wanting to let go of this moment...that night was a quiet, the only sounds that can be heard was the crimping from the crickets. I went onto the porch, sitting on the chair on the porch, I pull my knees to my chest and look into the night. I heard the door open from beside me, I look over to see that it Daryl. He sat in the chair next to mine, he takes my hand.
We stay quiet for a little bit until he was the first to speak "You gonna be okay?"
"Yeah just wanted to get some fresh air." I told him giving him a small smile.
"Rosita don't lie to me. I know you're thinking about Simon….Did you know who are gonna pick when you go on runs?" He asked...I knew who I was gonna pick and I knew he wasn't gonna like it.
"Yeah….I do" I told him looking away from him.
"Who is it?" He asked...I knew he was gonna be upset about who I picked.
I prepare myself before I told him, "I picked Tara and Aaron." I felt his hand tense up within mine.
"Rose, are you sure? I want to be able to protect ya" he told me letting go of my hand then putting his hand on my knee.
"Daryl I don't want to lose you, to him...I took someone close to him away. What if he did that you? I don't want this to be everything I touch goes away. Were lucky that Negan didn't kill you when he captured you." I told him putting my hand on top of his, we both look into each other eyes. He then holds me hand, pulling it towards causing me to get up. He pulls me into his lap, I put my head onto the crook of his neck. He puts his arms around me, holding me tight, whispers into my ear "You don't have to worry about to losing me, I been through worst, I can handle it. I just don't want to lose you...already lost my brother, I don't wanna lose my girl." I pulled away from his, I ran one finger down his face, he exhales deeply.
"You won't...I promise" I promised him, I put my head in the crook of his neck, I kiss his neck. He wraps his arm around me again, this time even tighter not wanting to let go. We fell asleep with him running his fingers up and down my spine.
The morning came too fast, I unwrap myself from his body, he stirred slightly. He looked so peaceful in his sleep...I didn't want to wake him from his slumber. I turn around, stretching my body...taking in the early morning sun. The sun was just coming up the horizon the sky a bright blue. I then felt arms wrap around my waist, I slightly chuckled...maybe I shouldn't have gotten up.
"Tryna run?" He asked his voice laced with sleep.
"Didn't want to wake you" I told you leaning into his chest, Daryl makes a grunting sound then puts his chin on my shoulder. I look towards the lake to see someone sitting on the edge of the lake, she looked to be holding a child.. She turned her face (side profile)...I recognized the face. I unwrap Daryl arms from around my waist, run towards the steps and jump from the top my barefeet hitting the hard cement. I heard Daryl calling my name as I ran towards the lake, as I go closer to the lake, she gets up from her spot, cradling the child close to her chest.
"Jasmine!" I yelled grabbing her attention, she turns around..a tear falling from her eye as we make eye contact. I run towards her pulling her into a hug, she hugs me back...we cry, holding onto one another, we separate taking in each other, she hasn't changed one bit but now her hair is shorter.
"I missed you...I never thought I would see you again Rose" She stated as she was wiping away her tears.
"I missed you also...your hair is no longer long, and you have a baby." I responded touching her hair then looking at the baby that was sleeping in her arms.
"Yeah about that, so much happened after you left. I wanted to leave you but he wasn't having it. He got worst over time, it was like after he lost Dylan he lost it. People were leaving the building because he was going insane. He told me that I had no choice but to follow him, he watched my every move...one night I was close to killing him in his sleep but a few guys from the room charged into the room looking for him. After that night, he packed up everything lef some of remaining people who stayed there, and we left the town. He went east...we got to the kingdom, I saw you that day, I knew if i was gonna try to you...he would kill me then go after you….he attacked on the kingdom...then we ended here. He did somethings...that led to me having her…I named her Rosalia after you" She explained to me, we both look at the sleeping baby. "This is your tia Rosita."
"I feel honored" I rejoiced as I smile at the baby, she was beautiful. "Now chica you would learn how to be brave, I'll teach you everything you needa know."
Just as I said that i heard the sound of running feet coming towards us, I turn around to see the group with their weapons ready to attack. I move more in front of Jasmine and the baby. I put my hands up to stop them, the group are information Daryl leading the charge. "Guys put your weapons down...she good, I know her."
"You sure?" Daryl asked pointing the crossbow in her direction.
"Yes this is my friend Jasmine the one from the group I was in before I got into this group. She can help." I told them as they ,lowered their weapons, Daryl was still weary about her "Daryl lower the weapon." He did as I said, he wraps an arm around my waist, pulling me towards him. "Daryl she's on our side...she wouldn't betray me….she has a 's not gonna put the baby at risk for him." I stated to him.
"Come to the house and we will discuss what to do with her." Rick leading the way, the group follows after him looking at Jasmine with weary eyes. Daryl moved me to his side as we were walking holding me close, I sent Jasmine an apologetic look, she nodded her head understanding they had to do this, for the group safety.
We reach the house, we all file into the house and go into the dining room. Rick, Michonne, Aaron, Carol, Ezekiel sit at the table. They leave a sit empty for Jasmine, as she enters the room...she looks around taking in every member of the group. Her eyes falls on me as Daryl and I lean against the counter with his arm around my shoulder, I nod to her She goes over to sit in the chair.
Rick looks at her and says "How many walkers have you killed? How many people have you killed? Why? Then tell us what you know."
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