Chapter 8
Daryls lips were slow on Beths, savoring the feel of them on his. He slowly pulled back touching her face with his hand " Whata ya say we get outta here " Beth nodded in agreement, her lips still tingling from his kiss. Daryl then turned the key in the ignition, put the truck in drive and drove back up Beths drive
" You look beautiful" Daryl commented as they drove down the road. Beth smiled " Thank you" her cheeks turned a little pink . Daryl smiled at her shyness " If your gonna be with me babe, you're gonna have ta get used to me sayin your beautiful ." Beth laughed at his boldness. Her laugh was music to his ears. A few minutes later Daryl stopped the truck outside of Espresso. He got out , went around the front of the truck to the passenger side and opened Beths door. She took his hand letting him assist her with the drop from the truck to the ground. As she reached the ground he grasped both of her hands in his, gently pulling her to him. He then lowered his face to hers brushing a chaste kiss on Beths lips. Beth smiled as he pulled away, once again noticing how handsome he was. Daryl then released one of her hands while still holding the other he intertwined his fingers with hers as they walked into the cafe.
Once inside Daryl lead them to a table next to the window. Daryl pulled out a chair for her, Beth gave him a smile as she sat down. He then sat in his own chair across from her. The waitress came up , took their order, and returned with a black coffee for Daryl and an iced mocha for Beth. " How'd job hunting go this morning." Daryl asked. He had slightly regretted hiring his new counter person when Beth had told him she was looking for a job. But on the other hand Michonne was a single mother and she really needed the cash ." Good,I got a job working part time at the used book store. I start Monday." excitement was in her eyes " Which works out good for me in the fall when I start classes." Beth sipped her drink. "Congrats " Daryl said taking a sip of his coffee " You're studyin to be a teacher ." Beth smiled " Yeah , I want to teach kindergarten." Daryl wasn't surprised with the information. He could see her being a teacher.
Beth sipped her drink " You said businesses had really picking up at Dixons". Daryl gave her a you're not a kiddin look " We were backed up but I had good help" Beth smiled " Were always lookin for good farm help. Daddy says good help is hard to find." He laughed, thinking she was absolutely adorable . " Your dads right. Good help is hard to find." Beth then to laughed to at her own farm girl comment. Daryl reached his hand across the table clasping Beths in his. They continued to talk and laugh as every so often Daryl would lean across the table to capture her lips in a kiss.
Carol had been on her way home when she spotted Daryls truck parked out front of Espressos. Deciding to stop she pulled her car into the parking spot across from the cafe. She was just about to open the car door when she noticed that Daryl was sitting inside at a table with a young blond woman. Carol was surprised to see Daryl with a woman so she decided to stay in her car and watch . Carol was distraught when saw Daryl talking and laughing while he held the girls hand, jealousy raced through her when she saw Daryl reach across the table to kiss her. Writhing in envy Carol stayed there, parked across the street watching them until they stood up to leave. Not wanting to be seen, she moved her car from the spot across from the cafe to a spot at the end of the block on the side of a building. She then sat there and waited for them to come out.
Beth waited while Daryl payed the bill at the registrar located in the front by the entrance. He then held the door for her as they walked out. Daryl opened the passenger door of his truck assisting her as she climbed inside. He kissed her hand before he shut the door then went around the front to the driver side. Beth had read the sign that advertised the carnival was in town as Daryl climbed in. Beth looked excited pointing to the sign " Oh look, the carnivals here. I love carnivals ." Daryl saw her eyes light up at her words. " Lets go." Beth looked surprised at him. " Really " she asked a huge smile on her face. Daryl loved when she smiled " Yeah, it'll be fun. Haven't been to one in a long while." He then pulled the truck away from Espressos now heading for the carnival.
Carol waited a minute, then pulled her car from the spot around the building to follow Daryls truck as it went down the road.
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It was dark by the time they waited through the line that lead up to the ticket booth. Daryl paid for their tickets they then walked holding hands as the lights flashed and danced around them. Daryl then stopped them as they walked by the Shoot the Star game. The booth had stuffed animals of all sizes hanging from the top of it. " Im gonna win you that big guy" he said pointing up to an enormous brown teddy bear hanging from it. Beth laughed at size of the bear " I don't know" she looking at the guns " I think its rigged or somethin. I've never seen anyone win one of the grand prizes before." a little skepticism in her voice . Daryl smiled as he looked her in the eyes" Trust me, that bears yours." as he lead her to the counter of the booth.
The carnie working the game came up to them" Two bucks a round, if you shoot out the star you win the big pink unicorn" he said pointing up to it " For the lady of course." as he eyed Beth a little. Daryl was annoyed with the way the carnie looked at Beth but pushed it off." How you win that big bear, up there?" he asked pointing at the teddy bear. The carnie gave Daryl an amused look then laughed " You have to shoot out two stars to win that. And good luck, no ones ever done it." Daryl looked seriously at the carnie as he paid him the two dollars " Set the star up. " He took Daryls money, shoved into his apron then set the star up. Daryl leaned his face to the gun. As he looked through the scope he noticed the aim was off a little. Beth was right he thought as he adjusted his aim. Pop Pop Pop Pop Pop, he shot out the star. Daryl looked at the carnie " The second " then paid him for the second star. The carnie impressed with Daryls shooting took his money again then set up the second star. Pop Pop Pop Pop Pop, Daryl shot out the second star. Beth squealed in delight " You did it" she said throwing herself into his arms kissing him. The carnie used his stick to grab down the bear handing it to Beth. Beth hugged the bear " I've never been able to win one of the big prizes, Thank you." Daryl watched Beths joy feeling as if his heart would burst with love. He then put his arm around Beths shoulders as he lead them away from the booth. Daryl kissed the side of Beth's head as she hugged the bear to her chest while they continued walking through the carnival.
Carol wearing her " Mary Sue " clothes blended easily into the crowd. Jealousy consumed her as she watched Daryl with the young woman. She noted everything about the woman whom Daryl looked to be really enjoying.
Daryl and Beth laughed as they chased and crashed into the others car in the bumper cars, Daryl let Beth win as they raced to shoot their ducks to the top in the water gun game. Beth popped the balloons in the balloon dart game winning another small prize. They ended their night on the ferris wheel. Daryl had his arm around Beth, kissing her as they went around.
Carol followed as Daryl walked with his arm around Beth back to his truck in the parking lot. She watched as Daryl assisted Beth into the truck then went around getting in himself. She went for her own car when she saw the truck lights come on hearing the engine start. Carol in her own car followed Daryls truck all the way to Beth's house. She kept going as he turned his truck into the drive.
Daryl and Beth were now on her front porch saying their goodbyes for the night. They stood in each others arms desperately kissing not wanting it to end . Daryl pulled away when he realized Beths arm were chilled. " You're cold. You Better get inside." He said rubbing her upper arms with his hands. Beth moved into his arms again, her face against his chest " I Don't want to leave you." she said softly as she looked up. Daryl leaned down lightly kissing her lips " Me either, Id love to spend the night holding you in my arms." he said looking in her eyes. Then he smiled " But... I don't think your dad would be happy about finding me in your bed in the morning." Beth laughed at his comment " Yeah, I think you're right." He gave her another kiss as he realised her from his arms. " Till tomorrow Angel." he said as he moved down the stairs of the porch toward his truck. Beth waved to him before she opened the door to go inside. Daryl waited for her to close the door before he pulled his truck away.
