9.
Daryl took a step back.
"What?"
"You heard me", Beth said determinedly.
"I think that's the only way to help me to remember. You said that we had some kind of connection before. I would like to feel it again, wouldn't you? Maybe touching you.. like that… will help."
Daryl stared at her and swallowed. Beth was so beautiful. Her lips were so soft, so attractive. More than anything he wanted to obey her, but he wasn't sure if it was such a good idea.
Beth smiled and waited for him to take the initiative.
"I don't know, Beth", Daryl said silently.
"Considering what the Gravedigger did … you must be traumatized, afraid of… things like that", he noted hoarsely.
Beth shook her head.
"I don't think he ever kissed me. He did - other things", Beth said gloomily.
But then she smiled again and looked at Daryl straight in the eyes.
"Besides I could never be afraid of you. You're a good, gentle man. Let's try this, please", Beth pleaded.
Daryl started to pace back and forth in the room, glancing at Beth confused.
If I kiss her, it's quite possible that I lose control completely. What if I can't help it? I have wanted her for years, Daryl thought panicky.
Beth sensed his inner struggle, stepped closer and put her hand soothingly on his arm.
"It's ok, Daryl. I need this. Please", she said in a whisper.
She was very close now. Daryl turned to look at her longingly. The temptation was so great… too great. He couldn't conquer it. So he gave up and kissed Beth hungrily.
She responded immediately.
It was a deep kiss, full of emotion. Beth enjoyed the feeling, shivered and parted her lips.
Daryl let his tongue enter her mouth.
The kiss left both of them breathless, staring at each other in the eyes.
Daryl could feel himself getting rock hard. He hadn't been this close to a woman in years. He cursed silently and looked the other way embarrassed. Beth sensed his discomfiture and understood the reason immediately.
"It's ok. I don't mind", she whispered.
To tell you the truth she felt warm and excited as well.
Maybe amnesia isn't so bad after all. I don't want to remember all the things the Gravedigger did to me - ever, Beth thought and looked at Daryl with a mischievous smile.
"This is helpful, I can feel it. I want to go further… soon", she said bravely.
Daryl coughed and believe it or not - he blushed.
"Are you sure? It feels so sudden. I mean… we just met", he stammered.
Beth giggled. She felt relaxed and happy now - the tension between them was finally gone.
"You told me we have known each other for years, remember? I guess this is as good time as any", she noted lightly.
"Besides you told me that we are the only people left. We really don't have many options, right?" she asked jokingly
Soon she became serious.
"But only if you… want it too", she added hesitantly.
Daryl closed his eyes, dazzled by her beauty, her joy of life.
"I have never wanted anything more, Beth Greene", he said sincerely.
Beth took his hand and touched his calloused fingertips gently.
"Soon", she repeated in a low tone.
It was at that perfect moment when Daryl Dixon, the ultimate survivor, realized something.
I got to kiss her. I got to see her smile again. I could die happy now.
xxx
It was already dark in the woods.
A skinny white dog followed a trace on the ground.
Someone followed it. It's master, a dark-suited man. He walked silently under the big, black trees.
He took something out of his pocket.
A pack of cigarettes.
