In The Shadows
Chapter 9
Getaway
Beth
"What if I wanna kiss you?" I asked as I put a hand on his arm.
"Then that's what yer do" He told me and moved that little bit closer to me.
Our heads moved closer together until our lips met in a fiery and passionate kiss.
The kiss ended when we needed up pull away for air to breathe. When we did eventually pull away from the kiss we smiled wide at each other like two teenagers who just shared their first kiss. I didn't want this moment to end so I wrapped my arms around Daryl's waist. He returned the embrace by wrapped his arms around my body and pulling me in as close to him as possible. I took a deep breath in of his scent and I felt him place a small kiss on the top of my head. Never in a million years did I think this would happen today when I got up to for the supply run. Daryl has never showed any indication that he was slightly interested in me. When he asked me if I was ok I was going to try and play it off again but that wasn't fair to Daryl so I decided to just come clean and go from there.
To be honest I was thinking that he was going to get in and take us straight back to the prison then he would tell Rick and my daddy that we're not training anymore and he would avoid me at all costs. The only reason I thought that was because Daryl doesn't seem like the feelings type. I never thought he would get feelings for anyone, least of all me. I thought if it was going to be anyone then it would be Carol. Those two seem the closest out of everyone in the group. I know she's propositioned him a couple times, I've heard her and each time he's turned her down. I'm not sure why… well at the time I thought he secretly had a crush on her but maybe not. Who would have thought that Beth Greene made out with a badass redneck and lived to tell the tale. If my friends could of just seen that they would be freaking out.
Daryl said it was best to get back on the road before it gets pitch black. The walkers seem to be more active at night for some reason and that seems to be when all the bad people come out to play. If anyone is going to be out tonight it's going to be The Governor and I don't fancy another run in with him today, considering this was my first day out since he hurt me. I don't think my daddy will ever let me out again if I came back injured second time in a row. I'm quite surprised he let me out a second time if I'm honest. I think he put up a bit of a fight with Rick, Michonne and Daryl before he agreed to it. If my daddy hadn't agreed to it then I wouldn't be out now.
As soon as we got back into the car Daryl turned the heating up a little bit and rested one hand one the wheel and the other hand he just rested on my knee. I couldn't stop smiling at him. I can't believe that this is really happening right now. Daryl and I have just kissed and he clearly doesn't regret it if he's resting his hand on my knee. I wonder what he wants to happen from her, I know I want to be in a relationship and try to make things work and try and get some happiness out of this miserable world but I don't know if that's what he wants. I never really had Daryl down as a commitment and relationship sort of guy but who knows… maybe he's just been waiting for the right girl to come along and I could be that girl.
This whole days has just been better then I ever thought it would be. We got so many supplies to last a long time and Daryl and I kissed! It was a good kiss too, one of the best I've ever had anyway. I was beyond happy and I can't wait to see where things go from here.
"Daryl?"
"Mmhm"
"What do we do now?" I asked him.
"What do yer mean?"
"I mean we've kissed and admitted we care a lot for each other. What do we do when we get back to the prison? What do you want to do?" I questioned.
"I think we should jus' do what we want" He replied "Lets figure somethin' out ourselves first before we tell anyone. Why don't we jus' enjoy bein' with each other first" He said.
"So you do wanna be with me then?"
"'Course" He answered.
We got back to the prison and was met by Rick and Carol as the car stopped. We told them the good news about all the things we got, Carol went inside to get Maggie and Glenn to come out so they can help bring all of the stuff inside. I started lifting a box to bring in and Daryl followed behind me with another, we placed them on the table and went back out to get another. Just as I was approaching the door Daryl grabbed my arm. I turned to face him and he put his lips to mine, it was only a short sweet kiss but it was a perfect kiss. We pulled away from the kiss and smiled at each other and went back outside to help with the rest of the stuff.
After everything was brought in everyone went straight to bed as it was getting late. I couldn't sleep I was just excited with the day. Daryl was still up and sitting in the communal area putting some of today's haul away, I started to help him and between us it didn't take long to get everything put away and make the place look tidy.
"Wanna go f'r a walk?" He asked.
"Sure" I replied.
The two of us went outside and started walking around the grounds together, as we walked Daryl grabbed my hand and we linked our fingers together. We didn't speak, we didn't need to. We just needed to spend time together. As we turned around a corner going towards the back of the prison Daryl stopped against a wall, I stood in front of him and Daryl put his hands on my waist, I moved closer to him and brought my hands to his cheeks. Neither of us said a thing, we moved closer and closer until our lips met. Our kiss soon turned heated and needy. Daryl's hands moved down from my waist into the back pockets of my jeans. I couldn't stop my arms wrapping around him tighter and bringing him closer then ever. Daryl moved us so that it was me against the wall and he was leaning against me.
Sadly we had to pull away from the kiss but it was only our lips that moved away. We stood close to each other, Daryl still had his hands in my back pockets and I had my arms wrapped around him. We smiled at each other.
"This whole thing is crazy" I commented.
"What do yer mean?" He asked.
"When I woke up this morning, I never thought this would happen" I said.
"Well I'm glad it did" He said.
"Me too" I replied and placed a quick peck on the lips.
Daryl and I walked for a little while longer before making our way back inside, Daryl walked me to my room and the two of us shared another quick kiss when we made sure no one was around and then once he was sure I would be fine he went on his way. I couldn't stop looking at him as he walked away, he climbed the stairs and turned around half way up to give me a smile before making his way up the rest of the stairs. Once he was no longer in view I got ready for bed and climbed under the covers. I could still smell Daryl over me and I couldn't stop smiling.
Daryl
I woke up and get dressed for the day and then went out to the communal area where Carol was getting breakfast ready for everyone. We smiled at each other and I took a seat at one of the tables, Carol came over and put some food in front of me and a bottle of water "Yer don't have t' do that. I can get my own breakfast" I told her as she took a seat down beside me.
"I know you can but I thought I would do it for you" She replied with a bright smile.
"Yer a good woman Carol" I said.
"You're making me blush" She joked.
Two more sets of feet came walking towards us. I looked up and saw Maggie and Glenn came into the room and they took a seat opposite myself and Carol. For the first time I really looked at Maggie and Glenn, I realised how happy they were with one another and they looked so comfortable and content with each other. They are so in love and it was obvious that they would die for one another. I really hope Beth and I are going to be as happy as them one day, I hop Beth will care for me as much as I care for her. I just hope everyone will accept Beth and I together, there is a big age gap between us and some people are bothered by that. I hope they all look past that and be as supportive with us as they are Maggie and Glenn.
"How did Beth do on the run yesterday?" Maggie asked.
"Good" I answered.
"I hope that now she's started to come out of her shell a little bit, she might start attracting the attention of some of the other boys her age. It's about time she got over Jimmy and found a new boyfriend. She's been lonely too long, she needs someone. Daddy isn't gonna be around forever and neither will Glenn and I" She said to no one impaticular.
"Yer want Beth to get a boyfriend?" I questioned.
"Course I do. She's been lonely for a long time now and I know that she's getting older and probably wants a man for herself" She replied.
"No one will be good enough for her in your eyes or your dads" Carol commented.
"You're right I got a checklist and if he doesn't meet my requirements then he can't date my little sister" Maggie said.
"What's on yer list?" I asked out of curiosity.
"Well he has to be handsome 'cause Beth is a good looking girl, she needs a good looking man in her life. He also needs to be sweet and charming. A family man that will have nothing but respect for her. He needs to be young and fit as well to keep up with her, she's an active girl and most of all he needs to be smart and a complete gentleman" She explained.
"That's quite a list" I told her.
I don't think I meet Maggie's requirements. What would she say if she knew Beth and I were seeing each other? Would she approve of me? Would she think I was just some dirty old man? Will she try and keep Beth away from me? Maybe it would be best not to mention anything to anyone about us seeing each other. I don't want to put Beth through any unnecessary pressure or cause her to fall out with anyone… especially over me. I know how much Beth's family mean to her and I don't want to get in the way of anything. I'm pretty sure Maggie wouldn't like it but what about Hershel? He seems happy enough with me taking care of Beth and showing her how to defend herself, will he be ok with us actually seeing each other? Maybe he thinks the same as Maggie and he would prefer someone more her age and someone she'd have more in common with.
When she gets up I'll have to speak to her about how we'll play this because ultimately it's down to her. If people hate on me then that's fine but I don't want them hating on her, she's done nothing wrong. If she wants to keep it quiet then we will but if she wants to stand on the roof and shout it as loud as she can then I'll be by her side and hold her hand as she does it. Whatever makes Beth happy will make me happy.
Thank you for reading. I hope you enjoyed the chapter.
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P.S I NEED HELP!
Basically… I am writing a new story to post VERY soon but I am really struggling to come up with a title for it. The story is a High School Musical story but I think it's a bit different to others out there which is why I am very excited for it!
Anyway, the basic plot is that Gabriella's dad is a big time villain who deals in everything illegal and Troy works for him as security but then of course the two fall in love and have to try and hide it from her dad because he'll kill Troy (the usual) and because of the other dangers that will follow.
Please if anyone has any ideas then please share them with me! I am more then happy to credit you in the story for the title idea… I have been trying to think of a good title for a food few weeks and I still haven't come up with anything that sticks out just yet.
