Chapter 9
A/N: Tonight is TWD.. so excited! And I know, I left you off on that cliffhanger. Aren't I evil? Hehe, thank you for the nice reviews so far!
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Daryl was definately caught off guard. He had no idea what to do in this situation. He wasn't sure if he wanted to run far away, or kiss her back. He must have taken too long to decide, because
just as quick as it happened, she pulled away from him.
"Sorry.." Carol looked away from him. There was a hint of sadness in her eyes. She didn't know what came over her to do that, but it happened. And now, she may have ruined everything between them. Carol was scared to face him, but she had to. She turned around. "D-" Now, it was her who was cut off by his lips meeting hers.
After Carol had turned from him, he realized what he wanted. Daryl wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her close to him. He felt her arms slide around his neck. In this moment, nothing else in the world mattered. The only thing that mattered, was the two of them.
Faith decided it was time to let them out. She hoped the plan of hers worked. After all, they had been stuck in there for over 3 hours. Something must have happened. She reached into her pockets and grabbed the keys. She opened the door, and peered inside.
"Finally." Daryl growled, stepping into the dark hallway. "If I were you, I'd run. Now." Daryl glared, his eyes like daggers. Faith didn't want to stick around to get her ass kicked, so she ran. Fast.
"You're so mean." Carol smiled, walking out of the dark room.
"Hey, I thought we agreed to tease her a bit. She doesn't need to know her plan actually worked." Daryl closed the door, and looked back at Carol. "If she did, we'd never hear the end of it."
"Yeah, I guess you're right." Carol laughed. "So, are we telling anyone?" She asked him.
"Nah. Ain't their buisness. Besides, I don't want people thinking I've gone soft." Daryl smirked slightly. "Now cmon, lets get back. Remember, act like nothin' happened."
"Got it." Carol smiled and kissed his cheek before walking down the hallway.
"Carol! There you are! Where have you been?" Beth ran up to Carol, Judith in her arms.
"I just took a walk outside. Don't worry, I'm alright." Carol hated to lie to the girl, but they were keeping this relationship secret. She couldn't give anything away.
"I thought you might have gotten hurt. I'm glad you're okay." Beth sighed in relief, and handed Judith over to Carol.
"Hey honey, are you cozy in that blanket?" Carol smiled. She looked back toward Beth. "They aren't back yet?" Beth shook her head. Carol sensed that Beth was worried. "Don't worry Beth. They will be fine." She gave her a sincere smile. "When was the last time Judy had a bottle?"
"Oh, I just fed her." Beth nodded, and turned her head toward the door. Carol looked up, and saw Faith running outside with the keys. "See. I told you." Carol smiled and walked with Beth outside.
"I'm glad they made it back alright." Carol said as she leaned against the wall outside. The group decided to have a campfire that night, so everyone was outside. Carol, of course, was with Daryl a distance away from the group.
"Me too. Well, most of em." Daryl said, looking at the convict.
"I don't think he'll do anything anymore. Not after what you did." Carol looked up at him.
"I still don't trust him though. He could try somethin' when I ain't lookin'." Daryl growled. He hated Axel more than he had ever hated anyone else.
"You two gonna join us or what?" Faith called out to them. Daryl rolled his eyes and looked to Carol.
"Come on." Carol chuckled, and walked over to the fire with the others.
Daryl sighed, and reluctantly followed. Couldn't they ever have time alone?
Carol's eyes searched the prison. She had seen Axel walking towards her, so she looked for Daryl. He was no where to be seen. He must've still been out hunting.
"Hey Carol." Axel smiled as he stopped infront of her. Carol wished she could run, but she couldn't.
"What do you need Axel?" She asked, trying to be as nice as she could.
"I was just wondering, since you ain't busy, if you wanted to-"
"What the fuck do you think you're doing? I told you if I ever saw you near her I'd feed you to the walkers!" Daryl stormed towards them. He had just walked in the door, and saw Axel getting way too close to Carol.
"I just thought.. I mean she isn't with anyone so-"
"And who the fuck told you that?" Daryl shouted, standing between Carol and the convict. He could see the fear in Axel's eyes.
"Look, mister I'm sorry. I swear I'll never go near her again. Just please." Axel pleaded, taking a step back.
"Just get the hell outta here." Daryl shoved him, sending him running off to his cell block. "I told you, he'd have been better off dead." Daryl growled, turning back to Carol. "Cmon, you better stay near me for a while." He put his arm protectively around her.
All Carol could do was smile as she walked with him. He was so protective over her. No one had ever been like that to her before.
"So, did anything happen between you two?" Faith asked as Carol sat on the bottom bunk.
Carol sighed. "No." She stated simply, and laid down.
"Oh come on. I've never seen you two so close before. I swear I won't tell a soul if you're trying to hide it." She looked down at Carol from the top bunk.
Carol stayed silent. All she did was close her eyes, and try to sleep. She heard Faith sigh in frustration.
"Fine, be that way." Faith said and rolled onto her back, looking at the ceiling. It was very quiet in the prison now, as everyone was asleep. Almost everyone. She heard Carol get up from her bed, and walk out of the cell. "Well where is she going?" Faith whispered, and quietly climbed down from the bunk. She tiptoed to the door, and looked out. She saw no one. Then, she heard whispering. She looked further into the darkness, and could see two figures near Daryl's perch. "Well well well..." She whispered, a small smirk on her face. She decided to sneak closer. Before she did, she grabbed her flahslight. She had an idea.
"I'm pretty sure Faith knows her plan worked. Because she won't shut up about it." Carol whispered very quietly.
"Does she ever shut up?" Daryl asked, a small smile on his face.
"No. Probably not." Carol giggled, and wrapped her arms around his neck. "I should probably get back before she wakes up and sees I'm gone." She said quietly.
"Alright, see you in the mornin'." Daryl slid his arms around her waist, pulling her close to him again.
Carol pulled his head down, and their lips met. She smiled against his lips, not wanting it to end.
"Aha! I knew it!" Carol and Daryl jumped apart as the bright light hit their faces. "I knew it! I just knew it! It worked!" Faith jumped up and down.
"God damnit!" Daryl kicked the wall. Couldn't they ever have some privacy?
"Why didn't you just tell me? If you had, your little moment could've been uninterrupted!" Faith walked towards them, the flashlight still on their faces.
"Why can't you just leave us alone for once?" Daryl walked towards her, anger on his face. If Carol hadn't stopped him, he might've kicked the blonde's ass.
"Look. I'm not going to tell anyone. As long as you tell me what happened while you were locked up." Faith smirked.
Daryl looked down at Carol, who sighed and nodded to him. "Exactly what you think happened. Words spilled out." Daryl grumbled. "Now never speak of it again." He said, and walked back to his perch.
Faith looked down at Carol from the top bunk. "I'm sorry for ruining the moment. I just wanted to know what was going on."
"I know you did. It's partly my fault anyway. If I had just told you what you wanted to know, this wouldn't have happened." Carol sighed.
"I won't tell anyone if you don't want them to know. I'll keep it to myself. I'll even give excuses for when they want to know where you two are." She nodded, a smile on her face. Faith was very devious, and came up with excellent lies.
"Thank you Faith." Carol looked up at the young girl, a small smile on her face.
A/N: Keeping a secret never goes well. Especially when you have Faith around! Oh well, hope you enjoyed this chapter! Please R&R!
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