Chapter four:
As soon as they were inside the tent with the door zipped up Rick pulled Daryl into a desperate kiss. "You're such a tease" Daryl just laughed into the kiss as a response. Next thing he knew Daryl was pulling him along and practically chucked him onto the sleeping bag. Daryl climbed on top of him with his legs either side of his waist and leaned towards him claiming his lips in a rough kiss. Feeling kisses all down his neck and up to his ear he gasped at the sensation it caused. "I'm in charge tonight" Daryl whispered huskily into his ear, Rick could only muster a gasped "uh huh" in response. He was used to being in charge, but he was happy to let Daryl take charge for a change knowing he needed Daryl needed this tonight, Rick was loving it anyway he didn't care. Daryl then yanked Rick's t-shirt up to his neck so Rick sat up slightly allowing Daryl to pull it off completely. As soon as it was off Daryl's lips were all over his stomach peppering him in kisses. When Daryl got to his nipples he lingered giving them a purposeful suck causing a moan to escape from Ricks lips "shhh don't need the whole camp knowin' what we're doin, probly can guess but we don't need to confirm it for 'em" Daryl said while rubbing his hands over Ricks chest. "Stop bein' a bloody tease then" Daryl laughed and kissed him again "now you know what it's like for me".
Daryl also made quick work of Rick's trousers leaving him pretty much naked, apart from his boxers while Daryl was still fully clothed, that needed to change fast. However Daryl was kissing and rubbing his hands him all over his body, like he was trying to reassure himself that Rick was here, causing him to let out another gasp. When Daryl made his way back up to his chest, Rick put two fingers under Daryl's chin and pulled his head up until they were face to face "Hey" Daryl's eyes locked with Ricks and he could see the desperation and longing in them. "I'm here, I'm real, I aint goin' anywhere" Rick said guessing what Daryl was feeling. "Bloody better not, shoot you otherwise" Daryl said a slight teasing tone at the end, and claimed Ricks lips in another hot kiss. While Daryl was distracted Rick undid Daryl's jeans and slipped a hand inside to grip Daryl's growing bulge and gave it a squeeze "uh uh, not yet" Daryl said cheekily but he did take his t-shirt off so that Rick could rub his hands up and down them causing Daryl to be the one to gasp this time. Daryl made his way back down Rick's body but paused when he got to Ricks boxers. He slowly pulled Ricks boxers off and claimed his member in his mouth sucking on it hard leaving Rick a quivering mess. Before long Rick was panting "Im gonna…" but as soon as that was said Daryl pulled off of Rick "not yet you're not" he said and spat on a finger. Before he could register what was going on he moaned when he felt a finger enter him. "Im ready, wanna feel you" Rick said after only a few thrusts. "Ya sure, don't wanna hurt ya?" Daryl said with a questioning look, looking for any signs of uncertainty, not finding any he made quick work of his trousers and boxers and slowly entered Rick. Once Rick was used to him Daryl started up a quick pace and claimed Rick's lips in a passionate kiss trying to swallow Rick's moans.
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When they were finally sated Rick felt Daryl pull out of him, however he stayed on top of him and rested his head on Ricks chest listening to his still racing heart. "You ok?" he heard Daryl mutter "perfect" Rick replied stroking Daryl's hair, and it was the truth, he was here with his family and his partner was lying on top of him, what more could he want. That's when he realised this was the perfect moment to ask the question he's been meaning to ask for a long time now. With that in mind he carefully pulled himself away from Daryl and clambered over his stuff.
"Rick?" Daryl says groggily "what ya doin?" he adds confused. Rick carries on rummaging through his stuff trying to find what he's looking for. "Just lookin' for summin" and with that he found it and crawled back to Daryl. Lying next to Daryl and looking him in the eyes he suddenly gets very nervous, what would he do if Daryl said no or just laughed at his face? No, he had to do it, he couldn't live in a world like this world knowing he never got round to asking him because he was too scared. "What you get?" Daryl questions, Rick just grabs Daryl's hand in response and takes a deep breath. " Daryl you know I love and I'm pretty sure you love, will be damn embarrassin' if ya don't, anyway, I've been meanin' to ask you this for a while now, just been to scared, so don't go thinkin' I'm only askin' you cause we might die tomorrow, was gonna ask before the world went to shit anyway." Daryl's eyes go wide listening to Rick "where you goin' with this?" he asks "shh, let me finish, I need to do this. I want you to know that your my everything and I love you, and I can't go out there and possibly get bitten without never gettin' round to asking ya, I know we won't be able to do it properly but I need to ask ya." He babbles, and takes in another deep breath seeing a tear roll Daryl's face "So I'm just gonna ask ya… Daryl will you marry me?" he asks opening up the box he had been hiding in his other hand.
Daryl just stares at Rick wide eyed, after a pause "ya sure 'bout this, you aint just sayin' this cause we could both die tomorrow?" he asks. Rick grabs both of Daryl's hands and gives them a squeeze "I could never be surer, been meanin' to do it for a few months now just never found the courage" Rick reassures him, knowing that with the kind of childhood he's had he's going to question every good thing that ever happens to him.
With those words Daryl studies Ricks face looking for any signs to show that he's lying, seeing none he lets in a shaky breath. "Okay" he says looking down. Rick lifts Daryl's chin up so that there looking at each other again. "Okay?" he questions, not sure if he heard Daryl correctly. "Okay, yes I'll marry you" he says with a chuckle seeing the massive grin that broke out on Ricks face.
Rick surges forward onto Daryl and kisses him with a rough but loving kiss, planning on engaging in another round, but with him taking charge this time.
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"So how does Daryl Dixon-Grimes sound" Rick asked whilst Daryl was resting his head on his chest listening to Ricks still pacing slightly heartbeat. "Never said I wanted your surname as well" Daryl grunted but Rick knew he was only teasing, "'Sides we'll probly never be able to actually get married anyway" he added slightly dejected. "Just cause there won't be any written document proving our marriage but don't mean we can't put summin together" Rick said ever the optimist. "True but do you really reckon the walkers will let have a moments peace" Daryl said lifting his head to face Ricks. "They let us have this moment" he replied pecking Daryl's lips. "Just realised I never actually gave you the ring". Finding the ring the ring abandoned besides the makeshift bed Rick grasped Daryl's hand. "Probly better on my chain, safer that way" Daryl said softly, not wanting it to get damanged fighting a walker. Rick unclasped the chain and slipped the ring, then tied it back round Daryl's neck. "Perfect" Rick said studying the ring on Daryl's chest, then rested his head back down on the pillow hoping to catch a few minutes rest.
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They were both woken up to raised voices and arguments a couple of hours later. "Spose we better go see what the problem is" Ricks says groggily as he's freeing himself from Daryl "pretty sure I can hear Shanes voice amongst it"
"And Merles, what a surprise" Daryl adds slowly sitting up to find his clothes.
Walking out of the tent after they both got dressed they saw everyone gathered round in a big group. "What's going on here?" Rick shouts as he nears the group. Everyone turns to face them "nice of ya to finally join us" Shane's mutters earning a glare from Daryl. "I asked what's going on" Rick repeats completely ignoring Shane's statement.
"We need to go back to Atlanta"
Notes: Let me know what you think of this chapter as I've never written anything like that before. Constructive criticism is always helpful :)