It took you about a week to get the stiches out and then another two or three days to stop being sore and can move around and do your normal every day chores. Rick was right there with you every step of the way
data-p-id=c9adec4a24aa1a7356597244e60c45b1, He always made sure you rested when you needed to or made sure you didn't overdo it. Then there were the small touches. he never voices what he was feeling for you. You understood that he was still trying to sort that out in his head but he was constantly touching you.
data-p-id=7793589e154ddea8ad283fa91c6d72a4, Either by holding your hand or when you are walking together putting a hand on the small of your back. or just brushing some hair of out of your face. it never failed to get your heart racing in your chest or get you wanting things that you know that he wasn't ready for.
data-p-id=1f028360ccc643163a8a51360b7f8e7f, " Can you put Judith to bed for me I need to go over some idea with Daryl and Glenn about another run for some more supplies with winter coming we are going to need more warmer clothing " Rick came up to you after dinner holding Judith. " yeah sure "you said taking the baby from him. "Thanks " he said " I shouldn't be too long " he added " it ok take your time " you told him. and you headed back to his cell to started getting his daughter ready for bed.
data-p-id=0864bc9611a0279c705fba04c8dc74b8, Once you had her fed and changed her you settled her down to sleep in her crib. Rick still wasn't back and so you decided to lay down and wait for him you still got tried easily. You curled up on your side and closed your eyes just for a minute you told yourself.
data-p-id=650b413bcad430a4850ad1bc63644596, But a minute must have turn into a lot longer. Because next thing you knew the bed was beside you was moving you rolled over groaning a little trying to wake yourself up. A pair of arms came around you pulling you to a solid chest. "Shah. it ok I have you "Rick gentle voice was soft in your ear you shifted in his arms and open your eyes blinking the sleep out of them
data-p-id=2df305e768472e67e821b724ed6bbc2c, "What..." he chucked "you feel asleep I didn't want to wake you up " he said "should have just poked at me and told me to get my butt back to my own cell. " you said. His arms tighten around pulling you even closer.' maybe I want you in my bed " he said your pulse quicken. "Really and why is that?" you asked softly. "so, I can do this " he said softly right before he kissed you.
data-p-id=444947fda6d8238da8cdd66e90700e7f, This kiss was different it was full of desire and need you were taken back by this..."Rick " his name came out breathless and you gasp as you felt his hand slip up under your shirt. "umm you like that baby girl." he said as he trailed kissed down your neck.
data-p-id=b2c023aa2eb56d0643e1ee4b8694e699, "Rick. you pulled away just slightly to look at him "What " he asked his hands still working on your body distracting you. "you have to tell me that this." you took a deep breath " that this isn't just something off the wall because I can't handle If you're not going to mean this. I will just leave now. " you said
data-p-id=175893adc57ed930190aa63dbb17b905, He rolled you over and he settled on top of you. " this I mean this I want. I need you and me." he said leaning forward and kissing your softly and you groan wrapping your arms around bringing him closer. "I need you I have always needed you " you admitted returning his kiss.
data-p-id=c731964b36499775271e46c9f00c24af, He deepens and for just a moment you got lost in just him. When he pulled back he looked down at you with a smile " I love you " he said and you thought your heart would about burst. " I love you too " you replied "I am sorry for taking so long to realize that especially since you been right by myside this whole time " he said.
data-p-id=7cdf4a79949bd5a5ddea5ca1685bfd7a, You smiled and leaned up and kissed him softly "No matter what happens I will always be by your side."