Over the next three days Rick, Daryl, Tara, and Abraham worked diligently on the bus engine to get it back into working order. They all worked hours on it, getting full of sweat and grease. They would curse and argue when someone thought one thing was wrong but someone else would disagree. Usually, the four would be able to settle these squabbles without too much disdain for each other.
Those arguments were rare though, usually they spent the hours talking about whatever came into their minds whether appropriate or not. Abraham and Tara would crack dirty jokes while Rick and Daryl would just laugh along. Or Abraham and Tara, making sure their significant others were no where around, would talk about their past conquests.
Finally, after the third day, the foursome's work was done as Abraham climbed into the driver's seat of the bus and turned the key. The engine roared to life as the small group cheered and gave each other high fives. Their bus was finally ready for the trip to Washington, DC. Now, they would be able to find a safe community for the family to settle down in and for Maggie to safely have the baby in a few months.
"We can leave tonight if y'all want to," Abraham suggested as he turned the bus on again to make sure it wasn't just a fluke and that the bus was really in working order. The group had been able to siphon a lot of gasoline that would last them a while for the trip.
"Nah...not tonight. Not with the way those clouds are lookin'. There's a bad storm a comin'. We don't need to be out in that," Daryl said as he looked at the grey clouds in the distance. Tara followed his gaze and saw the malicious looking dark clouds heading their way. Usually, Daryl was right about these things.
"Daryl's right. I wouldn't feel right riskin' driving through bad weather. Plus, this way Maggie gets to spend one last night sleeping in a bed. Who knows how long we'll go without that. Months maybe. Let her enjoy a peaceful night," Rick decided as he ran his hand through his ever growing beard.
"Somethin' tells me Maggie won't be getting much sleep tonight. Huh...Tara?" Abraham playfully jabbed his elbow into Tara's ribs as she just shook her head.
"Fuck off, Abe," Tara protested as Abraham put her in a brotherly headlock. They wrestled for a few minutes as Rick and Daryl looked on, snickering at them.
Carol, Rosita, and Maggie joined the group watching as Tara and Abraham continued to wrestle with each other. Carol had an amused look on her face as she watched the adults in front of her act like teenagers. These last couple of days had been good for the family. Everyone was in good spirits with the news of the upcoming new addition to their brood.
Maggie was slightly annoyed because no one wanted her to work too hard or do too much. Earlier, she was helping Sasha and Michonne pack up the bus when they insisted she rest after only putting a couple of boxes in the bus. Rosita and Carol always checked up on her every few minutes, asking if she needed any water or anything. Every thirty minutes, Tara would make sure she and the baby were okay.
Maggie smiled to herself as she remembered how Tara would take a few minutes from working on the engine to talk the baby. Tara was adamant that the baby would know her voice from the beginning. Also, Tara always put her hand on Maggie's stomach whenever she had a chance to, still amazed that a new life they created together was in there.
"Ok children! That's enough before y'all hurt yourselves!" Carol smacked both Tara and Abraham to get them to stop wrestling each other.
"Yes, mother!" Tara joked as she released Abraham from the headlock she had him in.
"Hey! Watch your tone with me, Tara. Or I'll be sure to spoil your kid relentlessly," Carol threatened as the others laughed.
"Oh please...she or he will already be spoiled by me. Especially if the little peanut is a clone of their mother. I can't even say no to Maggie," Tara retorted as Maggie just shook her head in amusement.
"God, you're so whipped," Abraham lamented as Tara just glared at him. She tried to think of a good way to get back at him, seeing that there wasn't any way to get out of this she just shrugged.
"Yeah, I probably am but it's only because I have the best wife in the world," Tara beamed as she took Maggie's hand into her own to place a soft kiss on it.
"Enough with the mushy stuff. You guys are nauseating," Rosita chimed in as went to stand by her boyfriend. Abraham wrapped an arm around her securely.
"She's only acting like that cuz Maggie's here. The women are all here and we lose our nuts all of a sudden. Way to let your bros down," Abraham playfully hit Tara's shoulder as he glanced jokingly to the others.
"No way, Abe! You know the sayin'. Bros before ho-" Tara immediately shut her mouth as all the women glared at her. Maggie crossed her arms across her chest, threatening Tara to finish her sentence.
"Yeah, if you want to live, I wouldn't finish that sentence," Rick grinned at the situation Tara had walked into. He and Abraham shared a laugh at Tara's expense. Daryl stepped back, wondering how Tara would get out of this one.
"No, let her finish that sentence. Let's see what happens," Carol narrowed her eyes at Tara. Tara took a few nervous steps back, holding her hands up in surrender.
"I have never thought of any of you ladies in that way...I swear!" Tara tried to dig herself out of the hole she had unknowingly put herself in because of Abraham.
"Now back in the day, I met some women who would qualify for that title. They were an easy lay obviously-" Tara rambled on, not knowing she should just stop talking.
"Tara! Shut up! You're just making it worse," Daryl cut in when he saw that his best friend was obviously nervous and couldn't shut up.
Tara immediately shut her mouth and gave Maggie her most charming smile, knowing that the girl was a sucker for her smile. Maggie couldn't stop the giggle that came out of her mouth.
"You're adorably hopeless, you know that?" Maggie laughed as she pulled Tara in for a quick peck on the lips.
"You got lucky with that one," Abraham grunted as Daryl nodded in agreement. Five women being mad at Tara would not have ended well for her at all.
"Ok kids...enough playtime. Here's the plan: first thing in the morning we hit the road to Washington, DC. The bus is fixed and will be our new home for who knows how long. So tonight just relax, enjoy yourselves. Be sure to take showers and get some get rest," Rick laid out the plan to everyone as they nodded their heads in agreement. All the members were ready and excited about the next chapter in their lives. Although, they were a bit apprehensive about the dangers they would be facing.
"This is a new journey for us. It will be long and hard but in the end it will be worth it," Carol told the group as she tried to add to Rick's motivation.
Tara laughed at Carol's little speech, "That's what she said," she grinned smugly. Carol smacked her on the shoulder as Tara just snickered at her joke.
"You're so immature at times," Carol laughed as she started to walk back to the house. Daryl gave Tara a fist bump as he followed Carol to the house.
As they were all walking to back to the house to enjoy a night of rest and relaxation, Rick took Maggie and Tara aside. Tara had her arm around Maggie's waist in a protective manner. Rick had to admit that they did make a cute couple, he was sure their kid would be a future heartbreaker.
"Y'all be sure to sleep in one of the bedrooms so Maggie can get some good rest. We might be on that bus for a long time," Rick instructed the couple as he took a look at the sky.
"Hopefully that storm isn't as bad as these clouds make it look," he said as he began to follow the others to the house. Tara watched Rick walk away as the wind started to pick up, signaling that the storm was on its way.
Thunder rumbled in the distance, lightening flashed in the clouds as the leaves in the trees rustled violently. Maggie moved closer to Tara as another loud crack of thunder was heard in the distance.
"What's wrong, baby? Scared of a little thunderstorm?" Tara asked with a bit of amusement as Maggie put her arms around Tara for a hug. She took in Tara's familiar, comforting scent which was mixed with grease from the bus engine.
"Actually, I hate thunderstorms. They scare me...always have since I was a kid," Maggie admitted as another rumble of thunder caused her to hold onto Tara tighter.
"Don't worry, I'll protect you from the thunderstorm. I'm sure I can find a way to take your mind off of it," Tara wiggled her eyebrows at Maggie as she gave her a suggestive smile. The couple had an awesome sex life as far as Tara was concerned. Of course, if she had her way she would take Maggie several times a day, but she doubted the other woman could keep up with her sexual appetite.
"I'm sure you will," Maggie laughed as she entwined her fingers with Tara's and led her to the safety of the house.
The roaring flames in the fire place gave the room a heated glow that made the atmosphere cozy and warm. The family was seated in the living area enjoying each other's company; they all took turns taking a shower. Tara joked around with Daryl and Abraham as they shared a couple of beers. Maggie talked with Rosita about the upcoming baby, the Hispanic woman was excited about being an aunt again. Thunder roared outside, but so far the storm hadn't hit them yet.
After a couple of hours, Rick told everyone to get to bed since they would have an early morning start. Tara and Maggie said their good nights to their friends as they prepared to head up to one of the bedrooms.
"A woman in your delicate condition shouldn't be going up and down the stairs," Tara told her wife. Maggie looked at her confused. Suddenly, Maggie let out a surprised yelp as Tara picked her up. Maggie laughed as she wrapped her arms around Tara's neck, giving her a small kiss.
"Get a room!" Sasha yelled at them as the group watched them with amused smiles on their faces.
"We're going!" Tara shouted back as she carried Maggie up the stairs and into one of the bedrooms. She gently laid Maggie down on the bed then went to close and lock the door.
"Get ready for bed," Maggie gave Tara a sly smile as she began to get undressed leaving only a skimpy shirt on with some black lace panties.
Tara immediately got the hint as she removed her flannel shirt and jeans, leaving on her black tank top and boxers as she climbed into the bed. Maggie snuggled up next to her, kissing her neck.
Suddenly, thunder clapped outside as it began to rain hard. Lightening flashed in the sky as the wind howled around the house. A panicked look came over Maggie's face as she snuggled Tara tighter. She felt Tara wrap her arms around her, helping her relax a bit.
"It's okay, baby. It's just a thunderstorm," Tara soothed as she ran her hands over Maggie's body. Tara gently lifted Maggie's chin so they made eye contact before she leaned in, colliding their lips together.
Tara ran her tongue over Maggie's lips, wanting access. Maggie granted Tara her wish, as Tara tasted her, wanting more. Maggie bit softly at Tara's bottom lip, earning a growl from the other woman. They shared lustful kiss after kiss as the thunderstorm became the last thing on Maggie's mind.
Maggie's arm around Tara's waist slipped under Tara's shirt, feeling around to palm at her abs, tracing the muscles with the edge of her fingertips. It sent a wave of goosebumps along Tara's skin.
Maggie gave her a small smirk before she went down Tara's body, placing soft kisses on her skin. Looking Tara straight in the eyes, Maggie lifted the hem of her own shirt and threw it on the floor. Tara couldn't help but stare at the perfect breasts in front of her.
Tara reached out to touch her, but Maggie gently pushed her back down onto the bed. "Not yet..." She whispered as she slowly started to rub Tara's already hardening dick through her boxers.
Slowly, torturously slow for Tara, Maggie pulled the boxers down as Tara's dick sprung free from its restraints. Maggie smirked, looking intently at Tara, she slowly started to rub the hard dick up and down between her breasts.
Tara let her head hit the headboard as she took in the sight before her. She swore there was nothing hotter than Maggie's breasts rubbing against her swollen cock.
Suddenly, Maggie stopped what she was doing, coming at eye level with Tara's very aroused member. She slowly leaned down, pulling the head of Tara's cock between her lips circling her tongue around the tip.
Tara's eyes rolled into the back of her head as she gripped at the bed sheets. Maggie pulled back, releasing her cock again, sending shivers up Tara's spine from the air that puffed against it.
Tara moaned, jaw dropping as she took in the look Maggie gave her crotch. It was pure hunger and arousal that played across Maggie's face and those green eyes gleamed when that look caused Tara's dick to twitch in anticipation.
"You just love this," Maggie murmured almost in a trance staring down at Tara's rock hard dick, that was begging for attention.
"I'd say the same for you," Tara panted. Maggie looked up, shrugged, and smirked. Then those lips were around her again as Maggie took her full length in one bob of her head. Tara felt her tip hit the back of Maggie's throat and gasped.
Maggie pulled her head back, her tongue broadly stroking the underside of Tara's cock. The warm, tight wetness of Maggie's mouth had that coil starting to tighten again and Tara knew she wouldn't last long from all the teasing and dirty talk. She was too turned on to really care.
Maggie hummed around her, continuing to pull back until just her tip was resting inside. A tongue flicked at it roughly, circled it and then those lips popped off. Tara's eyes rolled again and her head fell back when warm breath covered her saliva slicked dick.
"Ugh, fuck, Maggie! What has gotten into you?" Tara asked pulling her head back up to look down at Maggie again.
"You," Maggie smirked licking at the length of her and sucking at the head again.
"Besides, I've been wanting to do this all day. Watching you work on that bus today got me all hot and bothered," Maggie flicked Tara again with her tongue.
Before Tara could comment, Maggie was sucking down all of her and again she was probing at the back of Maggie's throat. Maggie hummed in content and the vibrations shot sparks of pleasure that ran rampant throughout Tara's body.
Tara's hips jerked without her control, driving her deeper down Maggie's throat. Oh God! That felt amazing but she could see a tear well up in the corner of Maggie's eyes and immediately dropped her hips back as far into the mattress as she could.
Maggie pulled back, Tara's cock springing free again with a wet pop. A string of saliva pulled from her dick to Maggie's lips and it was the hottest thing Tara had ever seen.
Maggie took in a few deep breaths which snapped Tara out of her daze, "Shit, I'm so sorry. Are you okay?" she reached up and cupped Maggie's cheek, thumb brushing away the couple of tears pooled at her eyes.
"I'm perfect. That was so hot," Maggie answered with a shy smile.
Tara furrowed her brow in confusion, "What? Me chocking you?"
Maggie shook her head no, "Me chocking on you," When it was said that way Tara had to agree.
Maggie must have sensed her agreement because she was sucking in Tara's dick again and bobbing up and down without abandon. Her hand went from Maggie's cheek to gripping at light brown hair, holding on for dear life.
Tara felt her body convulse and the pressure inside snapped and began spilling out of her. Spots danced behind her eyes as she curled in on herself. She watched as Maggie held to the base of her cock, lips wrapped around the head, and swallowed as quickly as she could.
Tara's hips finally stopped jerking but Maggie licked and sucked a few more times causing her body to tremble in aftershocks. Maggie pulled back and licked at her lips with a satisfied smile.
Tara released the back of Maggie's head and ran her fingers down from her temple until she was cupping Maggie's cheek. She reached out with her thumb and wiped away some of her cum that dribbled down Maggie's chin.
"I need you," Maggie whispered against her, another hand coming up to grope at Tara's dick which was already getting hard again. She leaned to kiss Tara, biting hard at her lip.
"Tell me what you want, Maggie," Tara breathed, wrapping her arm around Maggie's waist and groping at a full round ass cheek. She moaned as their hips came flush together and heat spread between them.
Maggie kissed her rougher, biting at her lower lip and sucking it between her own. Tara moaned as Maggie pulled back, her lip popping free.
"I need you to fuck me from behind," Maggie demanded. The visual of Maggie on her knees begging for her was so powerful Tara hadn't realized she'd already climbed to her knees.
Maggie sat up just as quickly and kissed her one more time with a soft smile, "I love you."
"I love you too. Now on your knees," Tara ordered, her body full of anticipation of what was going to transpire. She reached down and stroked herself to full length while Maggie positioned herself into place.
Tara scooted forward on her knees until she was flush behind her lover. She reached out, running her fingers through Maggie's soaking folds, collecting the wetness on her fingers and rubbing it along herself.
"You're so wet for me, babe," Tara gasped as she reached out and pulled Maggie closer to her. This was her favorite position to take Maggie in. To see Maggie present herself and beg for her; it was always a sight that sent her into a frenzy.
Tara could already feel herself lose control as the animalistic side of her threatened to take over. She wanted Maggie and she wanted her now. Tara thrusted forward, burying herself fully into her lover and sighing at the perfect, wet heat that surrounded her completely.
Tara gripped at Maggie's hips and pulled out until just her tip was buried in. Maggie whined at the loss and pushed herself against Tara, trying to force her in again.
That was the only sign Tara needed to let loose and fuck Maggie senseless. She thrust forward, jolting them both with her force as she picked up a medium speed, focusing on going deep into Maggie and filling her.
Maggie reached up, bracing herself against the headboard and thrust her hips back into Tara. Wet slaps filled the room along with Tara's grunts and Maggie's moans. She wanted more and she knew Maggie did as well.
Tara pulled back, fully slipping out from between her lover's thighs. Maggie's whine of displeasure was immediate as Tara slid off the bed.
Tara reached for Maggie's legs and pulled, dragging her lover to the edge of the bed where she positioned her face down and legs spread. Tara wasted no time, she penetrated Maggie roughly, filling her completely. Now that she was standing behind Maggie, she was able to thrust with more strength and more speed.
"Oh fuck...Tara!" Maggie screamed, fingers gripping tightly at the sheets. Maggie turned her head to the side to be able to breath and gasp better, brown hair spilling around her face like a halo. Tara gripped the edge of the bed so she wouldn't bruise Maggie's thighs. She worked her hips faster, pounding into Maggie and filling her completely with each thrust.
"You're mine, Maggie," Tara groaned, feeling the hot walls pulse around her hard dick as Maggie came closer and closer to tipping off the edge of bliss.
"Yes, Tara, yours," Maggie gasped, holding tightly to the bed as Tara drove into her with such force that the headboard was now banging into the wall.
Tara leaned forward, feeling herself so close to spilling inside of Maggie. She bit down hard on Maggie's neck, claiming her. Warm liquid gushed between them as Maggie's back arched and a scream of pleasure tore from Maggie's lips.
Tara thrust a few more times, the tightness from Maggie pulling her over the edge. Her hips jerked and her breath caught in her chest from the roughness of her orgasm. Her arms gave out, and she laid as gently as she could over Maggie. As soon as she could move, she pulled out and slid to rest beside her lover's limp form.
"You okay?" Tara reached over, running her fingers down Maggie's spine.
"I'm perfect," Maggie hummed with a lazy smile. Tara couldn't help chuckling at her sated lover. Seemed like she was able to wear Maggie out.
Unfortunately, Tara still wasn't completely satisfied. The animalistic nature in her was creeping up and she could feel it start to take over. Tara tried to fight for some control, knowing what her body was about to do. She wasn't sure Maggie could handle her right now. Unfortunately, she felt her resolve diminish with each passing second.
Tara had no control over her body, the beast within her was about to be unleashed. She felt her cock grow harder with each second that passed. Her consciousness slipped and then she was pushing at limp thighs, until they were spread as far as they would go. In one motion, she settled between Maggie's legs and thrust all the way in.
Maggie's head tossed back on the pillow as she cried out from the sudden intrusion. Long fingers snapped up and dug into Tara's shoulders, nails pinching through a layer of skin.
Tara gripped at the mattress on either side of Maggie's chest as she pulled her hips back to drive them back down. This time she couldn't hold back from strength or speed.
Tara pounded down into Maggie, she needed to find release and fill Maggie to the brim. Tara grit her teeth, feeling herself on the edge of glory. Maggie whimpered beneath her, holding onto her shoulders as Tara drove them to the brink of insanity with fast, hard thrusts.
Tara didn't hear as Maggie tried to form the words to ask her to slow down or to be softer, nor did she hear the headboard slamming into the wall with every hard thrust Tara produced.
The only thing that could form in Tara's mind was that she was going to make Maggie hers and only hers. She would prove that until her body no longer could move.
That ball of tightness exploded inside and erupted out to fill Maggie with Tara's cum. Tara kept cumming until Maggie was coated on the inside, cum spurting out from between them and pooling on the sheets beneath.
Maggie panted, eyes still clenched shut as her walls convulsed around Tara's twitching member. Tara leaned down, resting her nose at the crook of Maggie's neck. She took a deep breath and hummed in content at the smell of sexual satisfaction that littered Maggie's skin. Tara could smell the sweat and their combined sated arousal. Tara nuzzled her nose into her lover's neck and sighed as reason settled back into her mind again.
"What was that?" Maggie asked as she gasped for air. Tara placed soft kisses on Maggie's neck, smirking when she saw the love bite that she had left. Suddenly, she realized she may have been a little too rough with Maggie.
"Are you ok? I didn't hurt you, did I?" Tara asked with concern as she slowly pulled out of Maggie, rolling off of her so the other woman could snuggle into her. Tara brought the blanket over them, as Maggie rested her head on her chest. Maggie could feel how fast Tara's heart was beating, still coming down from the high.
"That last go, you kinda hurt me a bit," Maggie admitted as she placed a gentle kiss on Tara's skin.
"I'm sorry, babe. I don't know what got into me. I just needed you so bad," Tara sighed, she hated being the reason Maggie hurt, no matter the circumstance. She needed to learn to control her urges better so her wife wouldn't get hurt like that in the future.
"It's ok, I promise. I know you didn't mean it," Maggie leaned up to give Tara a soft kiss before snuggling into her again, feeling her tiredness get the best of her.
"Hey, before you get all comfy, let's switch sides so I'm closest to the door. I know it's weird but it'll help me sleep better," Tara requested as Maggie moved over her to change positions. She quickly resumed snuggling into Tara's side.
"How does that help you sleep better?" Maggie asked curiously, sleep threatening to take over her tired body.
"Because if anything or anyone comes through that door, they would have to get through me before they got to you and we both know that I wouldn't let anything happen to you and little peanut," Tara explained as she felt Maggie cuddle more into her.
"You're so cute when you're protective of us. I love you so much," Maggie whispered as she closed her eyes to sleep. She rested her head on Tara's chest, letting the rhythm of Tara's heartbeat lull her into a restful slumber.
"I love you too. Get some rest. We have a long day tomorrow," Tara held onto Maggie tight as she felt her wife fall asleep, her breathing evening out.
Tara closed her eyes, keeping a protective hold on Maggie as she slowly fell asleep. Tomorrow would be the beginning of a new journey for the both of them. The world was steadily unstable around them, but the lovers knew they would always have each other and that was enough to give them hope for something more.
The next morning, everyone was up early and ready to hit the road. Rick and Abraham decided to take turns driving the bus. Tara offered to be added to the rotation in case they got too tired. Washington, DC was a long way away, especially when they didn't know what they were getting themselves into.
The bus was packed as they steadily boarded the vehicle, looking around one last time at the house they had lived in for the last few weeks. Tara was sad to say goodbye to her Camaro as it stood in the driveway, but finding a sanctuary for the growing family was more important.
Rick made sure everyone was boarded on the bus before he took a seat in the front, holding the map as he gave some directions to Abraham. The red headed man started the vehicle, smiling to himself as the engine roared to life.
"Let's get the fuck out of here. Let the adventure begin!" Abraham yelled at the rest of his friends as he put the bus in drive and started going down the road Rick directed to him.
The young married couple was seated in the back, Tara had her back to the wall of the bus as Maggie was seated between her legs. Tara had her arms wrapped around Maggie, gripping her close. Maggie had a blanket draped over her legs since the day was still cool and some of the windows were open, letting cold air drape the inside of the bus.
Rosita sat down in the seat in front of them, turning she faced the young couple who were content in each other's arms. The Hispanic woman had to admit that they did look cute together.
"Even on the bus y'all can't keep your hands off of each other," Rosita laughed as Maggie smiled in response. She was used to all the teasing the group did to her and Tara. She knew it was all in good fun though.
"Just think Rosita, you could have had all of this," Tara joked as Rosita just shook her head.
"Yeah, no thanks. I'm good with just being your kid's aunt," Rosita was excited about Maggie and Tara's baby. Of course she loved Judith to death, but with this upcoming baby she would get to be there from the beginning. Rosita always thought newborn babies were the cutest and she had no doubt this one would be adorably cute.
Tara instinctively placed her hand on Maggie's stomach, knowing that the little peanut was in there. She couldn't wait to meet her child, knowing it would be one of the best days of her life.
"So do y'all want a boy or a girl?" Rosita asked, she was secretly hoping for another girl.
"Hmmm...I'm not sure. I want to say boy so I can teach him about cars and play football with him but I can do that with a girl too. As long as she isn't all girlie but knowing my luck she will be," Tara laughed, although the prospect of having a little princess running around didn't seem too bad.
"It doesn't matter to me. Either way they're gonna to be loved and cherished," Maggie beamed, she couldn't wait to become a mother. It was something she never knew she could want so bad.
"You guys are disgustingly cute," Rosita chuckled as she leaned over to give them both a kiss on the forehead before she went to keep Abraham company.
Maggie and Tara sat in comfortable silence as they watched the scenery pass them by. Tara kept her hand on Maggie's abdomen, she couldn't wait until the baby started kicking. She wasn't sure exactly when that would happen. She didn't remember when it happened when Lily was pregnant with Meghan.
Tara decided that if they ran into a bookstore she would get a few baby books just to be prepared. Plus, she could always ask Rick for help, she was sure she was going to need all the parenting advice she could get.
Tara felt Maggie sigh contently against her. She looked around the bus to see that everyone was either occupied or taking a nap. Daryl was laid out on a bus seat, arm over his face as he tried to get some extra sleep. Tara decided now was the time to ask Maggie about something that had been on her mind over that last few days.
"You're happy to be having my kid, aren't you? Like truly happy? I mean you missed out on having kids with Glenn, and I know I was the second best option to give you what you wanted. I know y'all were looking forward to starting a family together. I guess, I just want to know that you're truly happy with me and not just being resourceful. And I guess I feel a bit guilty about enjoying all the things Glenn isn't here to enjoy," Tara confided as Maggie sat up slightly to look at her.
This must have been really bothering Tara for her to talk about it. Tara was usually one to keep her feelings to herself. Maggie looked into Tara's dark eyes, seeing some insecurity within them. That was something she rarely saw in Tara, the other woman was usually very confident in her abilities.
"You aren't second best. You make me happier than I have ever been, and having your baby just makes my life complete. Glenn will always have a place in my heart like he will in yours. And there is no doubt that I did love him but I didn't just fall for you to be resourceful. I have always felt something for you from the beginning," Maggie took Tara's hand in hers, leaning back to give her a soft kiss before continuing.
"I felt a spark the first time I hugged you in that tunnel. I just didn't understand what it was but I knew you were important to me. I think Glenn had an idea that what I felt for you was more than friendship. Of course, we wouldn't have done anything to hurt him," Maggie felt Tara nod her head in agreement. She knew how important Glenn had been to Tara, and would never have wanted to be the reason why they couldn't have been friends.
"I think I knew for sure that one night when we found out Eugene's cure was a bust. I remember how you comforted me, and at that moment I knew. I just kept it to myself because I loved Glenn. I buried my feelings and it took a while after his death before I allowed them to resurface but they were always there," Maggie explained as she delicately ran her fingers up and down Tara's arm.
Tara remembered that night well. It was a memory she would never forget. That was the moment she knew that no matter how many women she bedded, nothing would fill the void that Maggie had left in her heart.
"I just hoped that one day, we would find another group or settlement so you could find a girlfriend and be happy. Although, I would have hated to see you with someone else, and not have any time for me," Maggie admitted as she felt Tara laugh against her.
"No matter how many women I would have ended up with, I would have always made time to you. If the girl couldn't deal, then well, she would have been shown the door," Tara told her as she placed a soft kiss on Maggie's head. This talk made her feel a lot more better and secure about everything.
"I love you so much. I don't think I could ever be with anyone else if something happened to you," Maggie admitted as she nestled into Tara's arms, pulling the blanket over them.
"I love you too, baby. You're my everything. And don't worry, if anything happens to me, you'll have little peanut. That way you aren't alone...I wouldn't want you to be alone," Tara responded as she tugged Maggie as close as she could to her body. God, she was so lucky to have this woman in her arms and to call her hers.
Tara felt Maggie start to fall asleep against her, the pregnancy really wore her poor wife out. She took a nap whenever she was able to. Tara placed her hand on Maggie's stomach, making sure the little peanut knew she was there also.
Tara looked out the window, watching the endless trees pass the bus by as they drove down the road at a respectable speed. She let her mind wander to that night, to the moment where she realized for sure that she was falling for Maggie. When they had first met, she felt a spark as Maggie hugged her. Never before had she seen such a beautiful angel and she knew from that moment that she was a goner. Tara allowed herself to get lost in her thoughts...
The group had just fled the hell of Terminus despite Rick's pleas that they should go back and finish the job. Tara personally agreed with Rick, but it was a losing battle as Sasha sat grieving the loss of her boyfriend. Tyreese was trying to comfort his sister as best as he could but there was nothing he could do to quell her pain.
Tara hung back as there were some happy reunions between some of the members, feeling out of place in this new family dynamic. Plus, she knew Rick recognized her from the prison standoff and she was waiting for his confrontation. Later, Rick came up to tell her how Glenn had said that she helped save his life, and for that, her part in the prison raid would be forgiven.
Tara was grateful for the Rick's forgiveness but she knew she would have to tell Maggie at some point, especially since the other woman kept trying to get to know her better. She liked Maggie a lot and didn't want to lose her as a friend. Tara distanced herself from the group, staying in the back as they traveled in a pack.
Maggie kept trying to talk to her, and she would try to resist the girl's irresistible smile. Tara would offer up little information about herself, she didn't want to get to close to Maggie. Tara knew when Maggie found out about her part in the prison standoff that she would hate her. Tara had already lost everything, she didn't want to get close to Maggie just to lose her too.
The group made it to an abandoned building where Abraham was able to talk Rick into helping escort Eugene to Washington, DC so he could create the cure for whatever disease had disabled humanity. They were all set to go, they even had a small bus ready for the trip. Then suddenly, Carol and Daryl were no where to be found and Carl became sick with some sort of stomach bug. They waited for a day or two, still no Carol or Daryl.
Carl became worse with each passing hour. He was throwing up every few minutes and couldn't keep anything down. He needed medicine and fast. Unfortunately for them, the only place that had medicine was a old hospital a few miles away. The abandoned building was overrun with hundreds of walkers.
Rick was adamant that he couldn't leave without his people and his son was deathly ill. Abraham was adamant about leaving since he felt they had already wasted too much time. The two men argued over the issue, Rick pleading with Abraham to help him go to the hospital to get the medicine. Glenn and Tara had offered to help Rick with his mission, he just needed Abraham's help to get past all those walkers.
"Maybe when we get back, Carol and Daryl will be back," Rick yelled at Abraham, trying to get the stubborn man to see his side of the issue and that his son's life was at stake.
Abraham just shook his head, "It's a risk I can't take. What if something happens to Eugene while I'm gone? That man holds the cure to save the human race."
"You ain't takin' that fuckin' bus," Rick relented, if Abraham's group wanted to leave, fine. He could do this without the soldier's help. He had Glenn and Tara after all. Rick knew he could take Michonne or Maggie also but he felt the less people he had to risk the better.
"Try and stop me," Abraham threatened as he stepped up to Rick. Rick wasn't going to back down so fast. Tara knew if she didn't do something quick then a brawl would break out and she couldn't let that happen. She knew Rick needed Abraham to get that medicine for Carl.
Tara quickly grabbed Abraham, holding him back from striking Rick, "Listen! If you stay and help get Carl's medicine, I'll go with you to Washington. No matter what happens," she promised.
Glenn and Maggie gave her a look, both seemingly pleading with her to take back the offer. She ignored their stares as Abraham seemed to consider the offer. He ended up agreeing only if Maggie and Glenn came also. They readily agreed if it meant Abraham would help secure the medicine for Carl. Tara was secretly glad that she wouldn't be separated from Glenn and Maggie.
So later that afternoon, Rick, Glenn, Tara, and Abraham made the journey to the hospital to get the medicine for Carl. It took them a few hours to get to their destination which was crawling with walkers. They secured a plan to distract the walkers with a flare gun so they could sneak in.
Once inside, they were able to get the medicine after searching room after room. Tara had somehow managed to trip on a cord and hurt her knee while killing some walkers. A few live walkers had fallen on top of her but she managed to get out of that predicament without getting bitten or scratched. Glenn made a fuss over her, looking her over to make sure she was okay. Finally, after being in the hospital and killing countless of walkers, they were able to get out and head back to the others.
Rick hoped Carol and Daryl would be back when they got there. He knew Abraham would be leaving as soon as they arrived. Unfortunately, no Carol or Daryl. So with heavy hearts, Maggie and Glenn prepared to be separated from their family again. Tara felt horrible about bringing them into the situation.
Abraham gave Rick a map outlining the route they would be taking so Rick could follow it after the other two came back and Carl felt better. They shook hands and Abraham climbed onto the bus, ready to take off.
Maggie, Glenn, Rosita, Tara, and Eugene waved goodbye to the remaining members as Abraham drove down the road heading north. The bus ride was uneventful for the most part. Tara spent most of her time talking to Eugene about video games, and cracking a few jokes here and there. They had been on the road for a couple of days when they ran into a big problem.
Hundreds, maybe thousands of walkers were blocking the road ahead. There was no way they would be able to keep on going. Abraham was adamant about going ahead, even though the others argued that it was suicide. There was no way the vehicle would make it through that many walkers.
"We've been taking detour after detour since Houston. I'm sick of this fuckin' shit! We're going ahead!" Abraham roughly grabbed Eugene to force him back onto the bus. Tara yelled at Abraham, telling him she wasn't going to risk her life or the others for his stupidity. He stretched to his full height trying to intimidate her. Tara responded by stepping up to him, ready to fight him if necessary. That was when Eugene dropped the bombshell he had been hiding all this time.
"I'm not a scientist! I'm not a scientist! I lied!" Eugene shouted, as they all looked at him in disbelief. He told them how he had deducted that Washington, DC, would be the best bet for survival. Eugene explained how he wasn't equipped to protect himself so he figured if he tricked some people into getting him to Washington, DC, he would be helping them also.
Tara was pissed and saddened by the news, she had been holding onto hope that they would be able to save the human race. With all the adrenaline flowing through her body from her argument with Abraham, she punched the bus, hard. Tara knew she probably injured her hand, but she didn't care.
Tara tried to calm down when she saw that Maggie had took a few startled steps away from her, she didn't want to scare the girl. Abraham was so mad, he punched Eugene knocking him out cold before he sat in the middle of the road, still in disbelief.
Glenn decided that they would go back to Rick's group once Eugene woke up. They couldn't move him though for fear of making his injury worse. Rosita, Glenn, and Tara went on a water run while Maggie watched over Eugene and Abraham. Tara felt uneasy leaving Maggie behind but she figured the other woman could handle things.
During their run, Tara tried to hide the pain that was radiating in her hand. Rosita had tried to look at it, but Tara waved her off, saying it wasn't serious at all. Tara tried to liven the mood up by making a few jokes but her friends didn't seem in the mood. At least she had found a yo-yo to keep herself entertained.
Later that evening, Abraham came out of whatever trance he had been in. Eugene was still out cold as they waited for him to wake up. So Glenn, Rosita, and Abraham decided to see if they could find anything to eat. Plus, Abraham needed to get away from everything for a little while.
"Take care of things around here," Glenn said as Tara gave him a fist bump.
"I will," Tara promised as she watched her three friends walk away from the bus. Maggie leaned against the bus next to her, watching until their friends were out of sight.
The sky started to darken a bit as Tara checked on Eugene, seeing that he was still passed out. She resumed her spot next to Maggie, leaning against the bus. Tara rolled her hand into a fist a few times, trying to see how badly it was injured.
"Is your hand ok? I know you punched the bus pretty hard," Maggie took her injured hand, inspecting it to see if anything was broken. Satisfied that nothing was out of place, and it was just going to bruise she let Tara take her hand back.
"It's fine. It didn't even hurt much," Tara lied as she rubbed her hand a few times.
"You know there are other ways to solve things than getting angry. Right?" Maggie inquired as she watched Tara.
"I know. I just have an anger problem sometimes. Sometimes it gets the best of me," Tara admitted as she felt Maggie's intense stare. They stood in silence for a few minutes as Maggie inched closer to Tara so that their shoulders were touching.
Maggie turned to look at her, smiling, "I'm glad you're here with me. I have a feeling we're going to be really great friends," she took Tara's uninjured hand into her own.
Tara felt a jolt of electricity as she felt Maggie's touch. She immediately felt guilty because Maggie had no idea about her involvement in the prison raid which ultimately led to the death of Hershel. Tara decided now would be a good time to tell Maggie the truth. Maggie deserved to know who the person next to her really was.
"You might be thinking differently about me after I tell you what I need to tell you," Tara looked Maggie in the eyes as she pulled her hand away.
Maggie got a confused look on her face, "Tell me what?"
Tara sighed heavily, "I didn't meet Glenn on the road. I was at the prison with the Governor or Brian or whatever the fuck his name was. I was there to fight you guys. Brian said y'all were bad guys, and I didn't know who any of y'all were. I just wanted to make sure my family was protected and safe. And then he killed your father, and I couldn't go through with it. I just didn't want it to be hidden from you."
Tara looked at Maggie, trying to see what she was feeling. She felt guilt wash over her as she saw tears in Maggie's eyes start to fall out. Tara reached out to hug Maggie, but was roughly pushed back.
"You were there when my father was murdered in front of me?" Maggie sobbed as she pushed Tara back again. Maggie cried as she punched Tara on the shoulder a few times. Tara let Maggie hit her, knowing she deserved it.
"You were there when he cut my father's head off? When I lost Beth? I don't even know where she is!" Maggie wept, tears falling down her face. Tara reached for her, wanting to comfort her. Maggie responded by pushing Tara backwards, then she surprised them both when she slapped Tara on the cheek. Hard.
Tara brought her hand to her cheek, feeling the sting from Maggie's slap. She tried to control her natural instinct to getting attacked which was to get angry. She knew Maggie was experiencing so many emotions right now and she couldn't blame her for lashing out.
Maggie sobbed and sobbed, still attacking her friend, until Tara wrapped her arms around Maggie. She was easily able to overpower Maggie, as she felt the other woman surrender into her embrace. Maggie wrapped her arms around Tara's neck as she used the other woman for support. Tara leaned against the bus so she could hold Maggie close, feeling her tears soak into her shirt.
"I'm so sorry that I hurt you. I'm so sorry for all the pain I put you through. I never meant to do all those things to you. I would give my life up to make it up to you," Tara apologized, feeling Maggie's body trembling with sobs. Tara wished she could take all the pain away, the hurt she caused Maggie would be something she would have to live with everyday. Maggie cried on her for a long time, Tara held her close trying to comfort her.
"You're a good person, Tara. You helped Glenn and you helped with Carl's medicine even though that almost got you killed. You're one of us now, and you're a part of me now," Maggie leaned back slightly to look into Tara's dark eyes, "I know you would never hurt us. I forgive you. You're here with us now. With me."
Tara breathed a sigh of relief at Maggie's forgiveness. Maggie leaned back into Tara, inhaling her scent as she burrowed her face into Tara's neck. Tara held her tight, loving the feel of having a woman in her arms again even if it was only temporary. Tara froze when she felt lips softly graze her neck, she ignored it. Tara guessed it was just a fluke or her wishful thinking.
Maggie leaned back to look at Tara, her eyes red from all the tears. It broke Tara's heart seeing Maggie in that state and knowing she was the reason. Maggie placed her hand on Tara's cheek, that was red from the slap she had delivered earlier.
"I'm so sorry I slapped you. I don't know what got into me," Maggie gently placed a soft kiss on Tara's cheek.
"It's alright. No need to apologize, you were just expressing your feelings," Tara knew she deserved that slap and probably a lot more.
Tara held Maggie until the others came back, feeling a bit guilty when she saw Glenn. Maggie gave her a lingering kiss on the cheek as she went to join Glenn and Rosita, who had found some canned food.
Tara watched Maggie walk away, knowing she was in trouble. She was in love with the other woman. She had a feeling she felt something for Maggie, the events that just transpired drove away any doubts. Tara realized she found her reason to live again. After the deaths of her family, she didn't care much about her life, but the reason to care again was standing right in front of her.
Tara found a reason to change who she used to be, she found a reason to start over new. And that reason was Maggie. Even if she would never get to be with Maggie, just having her in her life was enough for Tara.
Maggie turned to Tara, giving her a beautiful smile. Yes, Maggie would be the reason for everything now. Tara joined the group, playfully punching Glenn in the shoulder as they made plans to rejoin Rick's group as soon as Eugene woke up.
Tara was jostled out of her thoughts by the bus running over something on the road. The darkness of night had already descended on them making it hard to see out the windows. She felt Maggie jolt awake against her.
"Fuck!" Abraham cursed as he steered the bus to the side of the road, he hit the steering wheel cursing to himself.
"What the hell was that?" Rick asked as he handed a crying Judith to Michonne, getting his gun ready so he could go out to inspect the damage. Tara immediately got up, giving Maggie a quick kiss before she went to the front of the bus. Daryl immediately joined the small group at the front. All of them had their weapons ready as they climbed off the bus to inspect the tires.
"Well, motherfucker," Abraham bent down, inspecting the front left tire. He pulled something from the tire that had long medal barbs.
"A spike strip," Tara observed as she reached for her gun, she looked around waiting for some kind of ambush. Nothing came.
"This might have been done deliberately or maybe just some kind of fluke. Right now, we're vulnerable until we get a new tire." Rick shook his head, also looking around in the woods. He swore if anyone tried to hurt his family, he would kill them with no regrets.
"So whaddo we do now? It's too dangerous to go out into the woods or walk right now. Whoever did this could be waitin' for us," Daryl expressed his concerns as he looked at the shattered tire. Shit always seemed to happen to them, they could never get a break.
"Daryl and I can get a new tire. We know for sure there is an abandoned bus down the road from the house we stayed at. We can drive back here in the Camaro, should take just a couple of hours to get back if I drive fast enough. The real trip will be getting there," Tara suggested as Rick thought over the plan.
"Yeah, she does drive crazy fast," Daryl agreed knowing that Tara could make a six hour drive turn into a two hour one if she really wanted to.
Rick went over the plan in his head. They hadn't seen any towns or buses so far on the trip. He didn't want the group to be separated but they also couldn't make the rest of the way just walking. Most vehicles they had passed were unreliable at best. Plus, he didn't want Maggie to be walking so much or be unprotected from the elements in her condition.
"Fine. I hate being separated from y'all but looks like we have no choice. But y'all aren't leaving until mornin', it's too dangerous right now. We'll spend the night on the bus, if you see anyone shoot to kill. Ask questions later," Rick ordered as his three friends nodded in agreement.
Rick and Abraham went back into the bus to explain the situation to the others. Tara and Daryl did a perimeter check around the bus to make sure no one was around or spying on them.
"You ready to run tomorrow?" Daryl asked, knowing that they would be running for hours tomorrow to get to that abandoned bus as quickly as possible. He knew they both didn't want to be separated from the group, but they had a job to do.
"As ready as I'll ever be. Good thing I did track in high school," Tara laughed. Daryl offered her a smoke which she gladly accepted. Just as they finished and flicked the cigarette butts away, Rick came out.
"Get on the bus and try to get some sleep. Y'all have a long day tomorrow," Rick patted them on the back as they boarded the bus. Tara went to rejoin Maggie, who was waiting for her with a sad look on her face. Tara sat down with her back against the wall, holding her arms out to her wife.
"You have to leave tomorrow?" Maggie asked as she cuddled against Tara. She hated the thought of being separated from Tara, especially after what had happened the last time.
"I'll be as quick as I can be. I'll be back before you know it," Tara promised as she leaned down to give Maggie a kiss of reassurance.
Maggie wanted to feel Tara in that moment. She wanted to forget about Tara leaving tomorrow, she needed to forget. Maggie turned to Tara, gently she started to rub on Tara's crotch, getting her hard.
"What are you doing? Everyone's just a few feet away," Tara whispered as she felt Maggie start to unzip her jeans. She felt her will power crumble as she felt Maggie's warm hand on her growing erection.
"Then we should be really quiet then," Maggie responded as she bent down to take Tara into her mouth. Tara ran her hands through Maggie's hair as she bit down on her lip to keep quiet. She felt Maggie's tongue swirl around her tip, taking her in as deep as she could go. Tara thrust her hips gently against Maggie's face as she held her head in place.
Tara knew she was on the edge, she could feel that familiar burn as Maggie worked that talented tongue on her cock. Suddenly, Tara knew there was no holding back, she held Maggie's head as she came into her mouth. Maggie swallowed greedily, as cum spurted into her mouth. Tara, meanwhile, gritted her teeth together to keep from making any noise as Maggie sucked every drop out of her.
Tara looked around, no one had moved from their previous position. She guessed they still had no clue what was going on in the back of the bus.
"I want you inside me," Maggie whispered as she quietly lowered her jeans. She climbed into Tara's lap, her face snuggled into Tara's neck. Tara threw the blanket over them, to people looking at them from the front of the bus, it would look like Maggie was snuggling into Tara.
Maggie slowly lowered herself onto Tara's pulsing cock, they both groaned softly as the sensations took over their bodies. Tara softly thrusted her hips up, feeling Maggie from the inside. Maggie burrowed her face into Tara's shoulder as she moaned quietly into her ear with every thrust Tara took.
Tara knew she was close to coming, as she felt that twitch in her body. She quickened her pace just a bit as she felt Maggie start to convulse around her cock. Maggie bit down on Tara's neck as her orgasm ripped through her. Tara felt a warm gush of juices coat her already slick cock. Feeling the sensation sent Tara overboard as she felt herself burst inside of Maggie.
Maggie felt Tara's body shake as she came deep inside of her. Maggie felt the warm explosion as Tara gripped her tightly, her fingers digging roughly into her skin as she tried to stay quiet. Maggie reveled in the feeling of Tara's cum inside of her, she loved the feeling of Tara coming in her. It felt like a whole other level of intimacy that she craved.
Tara roughly kissed Maggie, letting her tongue slide into the other woman's mouth. They made out passionately until they had to pull back for air.
"I love you so much," Maggie whispered as she felt the small kisses that Tara was placing on her neck.
"I love you too, baby. I've been in love with you forever. It just took me awhile to find you," she heard Tara whisper softly in her ear. Maggie smiled at Tara's words. Tara could be quite the romantic when she wanted to be. She was happy that she was the only one who saw that side of Tara.
"We should make ourselves decent before we get caught in a compromising position," Tara suggested as she slowly pulled out of Maggie. Maggie immediately whined at the loss she felt.
They both quietly got dressed and resumed their seating positions with Tara's back against the wall, Maggie sitting contently between her legs. Tara wrapped her arms around Maggie as they sat in comfortable silence.
"You better be careful," Maggie said looking into those brown eyes that she loved so much. She wished she could beg Tara to stay but knew she had a job to do. Tara always took the safety and well being of the group seriously.
"I always am, babe," Tara winked at her, giving her that trademark smile she loved also. Maggie gently kissed the tattoo on Tara's arm, another thing she loved about Tara.
Tara smiled, "One day I'm going to get your name tattooed on me. One day."
"Well, I won't argue if you want to get some more tattoos. They look hot on you," she felt Tara laugh against her, loving the feeling. Maggie nestled into her, wanting to hear Tara's heartbeat as she slowly fell asleep.
Tara stayed up for a while, keeping watch over Maggie. She looked out the window every few minutes to make sure nobody was trying to sneak up on the bus. Tara knew something wasn't right, those spike strips were set for a reason. The only thing on her mind was getting another tire as soon as possible and getting the hell out of here. Before she knew it she fell into an uneasy sleep, her arms protectively wrapped around Maggie, daring anyone to mess with her growing family.
Another chapter done. What will happen next? We shall see. Sorry, I tried to get this out sooner but these last few days have been bad for me. School is super busy, going through a break up, a fave character on Grey's Anatomy died, etc. But don't worry...I won't leave y'all hangin'. Hopefully, I can get the next one out soon if I get motivated to write. Thanks again for all the reviews and love. Love y'all.
Tegan09: It could be either version actually. If you want nice and fluffy listen to the T&S version. If you want raunchy and smutty, listen to the NIN version. Both are great songs though.