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The silence was almost unbearable for Alice. Rick hadn't said a word the whole walk, and his face was unreadable. For all she knew, he wanted her alone, where there were no witnesses, to strangle her for kissing him. Rick came to a stop by the barn. Alice had found it strange that the door was padlocked shut, but decided it was the least important thing at that moment.

She let out a loud sigh, her fingertips nervously digging into the sides of her thighs. He didn't speak, he just looked down at her. She took a deep, shaky breath, figuring she would have to say something first.

"Look, I shouldn't have done that back there and if you don't want to talk to me ever that's fine-"

"What do you want me to do Alice?" he questioned, cutting off her rambling.

"What?" her brows crinkled in confusion.

"What do you want me to do?" the volume of his voice dropped. "I kiss you at the CDC, you give me the cold shoulder and avoid me. Then you kiss me and start apologizing and offering to never speak to me again." He threw his hands in the air. "You're confusing me. What do you want me to do? Stay away from you?"

"No… I don't want that." She replied, her voice small. Her toes dug into the soles of her sneakers.

"Then what Alice? What do you want from me?"

"You can't give me what I want."

"Tell me." He urged. She looked into his eyes. Those beautiful eyes that could leave her breathless and irritated at the same time. There was no point pretending anymore.

"You." She softly replied, finding her eyes unable to meet his any longer.

"Me?" Rick lightly patted his chest, surprised by her answer.

"I told you that you couldn't give me what I wanted." Her gaze dropped to the ground. Her face felt hot from the impending rejection she was sure was coming. The dirt on her sneakers was suddenly the most fascinating thing ever. Maybe she still had time to run really fast to the house, lock herself in the bathroom and just live there forever- Maggie could perhaps slide her crush potato chips under the door as food.

"I want you too." Alice's eyes snapped back up. "At the CDC, that night I wasn't drunk Alice. I knew what I was doing." He boldly moved closer to her, and placed a calloused hand on her cheek. "I haven't stopped thinking about you or the kiss since then."

Her mouth opened and closed then opened again. She was sure the site was comic. "You weren't drunk?" was all she managed to get out.

Rick's lips formed a small smile, amused by how flustered she was. "No."

His eyes drifted down to her lips for a moment before he leaned down and captured them with his own. It was the third time they had shared a kiss, and yet Rick couldn't help but notice it was one of the most pleasant things he had ever experienced. There was a certain un-sureness behind her kisses that he found charming almost. As she kissed him back, mimicking his movements, he knew her hesitancy did not come from doubting how she felt for him. It came from her limited experience with the opposite sex.

His hand lightly caressed the nape of her neck, drawing her closer, and his other hand resting on her hip. Her shaky hands crept up his chest and rested on his shoulders.

Rick felt Alice press her thigh against his crotch, unaware of what the extra pressure was stirring in him. His fingertips slid from her hip and pressed into her lower back. Alice unwillingly pressed her small body more into his, wanting to feel his physique against hers. His fingers inched down until they were on her bottom. When she didn't push his hand away, he gave it a squeeze. For the first time ever, he realized she had a rather firm bottom.

Alice let out another moan when Rick's lips broke from hers and trailed down her neck. Her head rolled to the side, giving him more access to her sweet spot. For a moment, her body grew tense when she felt Rick's forming erection hard against her thigh. Feeling a change, Rick started to pull back, ready to let out a string of 'sorry's, but Alice quickly recaptured his lips before he could speak.

Alice's body felt hot and it had nothing to do with the weather. It seemed delectably erotic to feel his excitement pressed against her, making her tingle from her stomach down. Feeling daring, she pressed her lower body into his and swayed her hips from right to left. When she heard him take in a sharp breath through his nose, she bit down softly on his lower lip.

She began sucking on his lower lip softly, earning a satisfied grunt. She released it and slowly traced her tongue across his lips before he allowed her into his mouth. The tip of her tongue danced around his, echoing his practiced movements. The motion of their lips grew faster and hotter.

Catching her by surprise, Rick grasped her hips with one hand and her thigh with another. Effortlessly, he hoisted her up and wrapped her legs around his hips. Without separating from their moist kiss, he leaned her body against the barn wall.

His hand crept up her top, fingertips gently gliding over the soft skin of her stomach. Her tongue retreated to her mouth and she began to place lazy, lusty, kisses from the corner of his mouth, to his cheek, to his jaw.

His lips quickly found a place on her neck, placing feverous kisses along the side and voyaged further down. Leaning her head against the barn wall and closing her eyes, she reveled in the sensation of his lips kissing the exposed skin of her neck and chest, his hand lightly kneading under the leg he was holding.

Rick let out a light sigh when he felt Alice's fingers running through his hair and her legs wrapped tighter around him. The pit of his stomach felt like it was on the verge of exploding. He knew he would never be satisfied pretending nothing was between them again. The hand beneath her shirt skimmed the bottom of her bra. Oh, how he wished she hadn't worn that thing. His fingers pushed under the material, so close to his goal.

"Rick." She called, her voice husky in the most desirable way. "Not here." She hadn't wanted him to stop, but against the wall of the barn during daylight didn't seem like the smartest move.

Rick rested his damp forehead against her shoulder. He could hear her shallow breathing. "You're right." He regretfully mumbled.

"So, what do we do?" she asked hesitantly as he placed her back on her feet, but kept a hand on her hip. Her warm breath tickled his lips as she spoke.

"I have no idea. But we'll figure it out Alice. I don't want to go back to how it was."

For the first time in a while, Alice smiled at him, her fingers twirling the hairs on the back on his neck. "Me either."

Lori knew something wasn't right. She felt it in her gut. She was never much of a prayer, but that was all she could do that past few days since she got that feeling. She desperately wanted someone to confide in, but the only person she felt safe talking to wouldn't even look at her. It took a lot for her to admit she had screwed up big time and was paying for it. She had wished that her gut was wrong, but it never was.

How would she even begin to explain things to Rick? She loved him, that much she couldn't deny, but the built up resentment towards him wouldn't die. Even as they watched over their recovering son, she couldn't help but feel like it was somehow Ricks fault. Everything was always somehow Rick's fault. They had joined together when their son needed them, but now Carl was fine and things were back to normal. She wanted to love Rick like she used to, but it was hard.

Absentmindedly, Lori's hand rested on her flat stomach. If she was right about her feeling, the questions she had to answer would be difficult. She'd have to admit she didn't know how it happened or by who. The timing only pointed to one person, but there was still a chance she was mistaken about that. Her gut told her she wasn't wrong about that either though.

Maggie wore a beaming smile as she walked over to Alice. For some reason, a good majority of the time Maggie smiled. At what, Alice had no idea.

Maggie Greene was a pretty girl, and in Alice's opinion, had the most stunning eyes. They were a gorgeous shade of hazel that dared you to find flaw in them. She had to be in her early twenties, and judging by her lean body, she was no stranger to physical work. Her brown hair just hit her jaw line but matched up perfectly with her tomboyish attitude. The one thing Alice had to admit she envied about the younger woman was her rack. They were perfectly round, not too big, not too small. They were just right. She looked nothing like her half-sister, Beth. Her attitude was the complete opposite as well. Beth was soft spoken, a blonde, and definitely more religious than her older sister.

It made perfect sense to Alice when she realized Glenn had a crush on Maggie. She was far from ugly and seemed to balance his nervous personality. Not to mention she wasn't a bitch like Andrea had been acting like and Carol was too old for him. Being legal and single, it just worked out by default really.

Maggie had noticed Alice sitting by herself on the steps in front of the Greene's house. Alice kept to herself for the most part. It hadn't gone unnoticed to Maggie that Alice only spoke to Carol out of all the females in their little group. At first, she had found it strange she spoke to Rick and cared for Carl, but avoided Lori like the plague. It all made sense after watching her slop down Rick. She knew she'd like Alice from that point on.

Shane creeped her out though. Something was off about him and Lori certainly wasn't going to be wife of the year. She didn't know their story, but she had pieced together enough from hints Glenn dropped and things she saw. Shane slept with Lori, now Alice was getting some payback with that deputy Rick.

"Hey." Maggie greeted, sitting beside Alice. "I'm gonna head to the pharmacy to go restock on some meds, you need anything?"

"Nah, I think I'm alright. You going with Glenn?" Alice asked, shooting Maggie a knowing smile.

"Yeah." Her smile seemed to grow wider. "He's tagging along."

Alice shielded her face from the sun with her hand as she looked at the woman. "Actually I do need something before you go." Her face began to flush slightly. "But I hope you already have it."

"What do you need?"

"It's um… Well it's that time of the month." She shyly informed.

"Oh, I see." Maggie gave her an understanding smile. "Third draw in the bathroom."

"You're a life saver."

"I do what I can." Maggie paused for a moment, a mischievous smile creeping onto her lips. "So uh you sure you don't need anything? Shampoo, lotion, condoms, soap?"

"C-condoms?!" Alice repeated, her eyes wider than saucers. "What in the world would I need that for?!"

"I don't know. You and Rick might need them soon." Maggie's voice was low, but that damn smile remained.

"What are you talking about?" Alice asked, her face and neck feeling hot all of a sudden. She tried to keep her voice even, but she knew it was a pitch higher.

"I know your secret." Maggie sang, nudging Alice in the rib with her elbow.

"Stop doing that." She pushed her elbow down gently. "What are you going on about?" Alice was growing more nervous. She and Rick didn't want anyone to know about them… Whatever they were.

"Oh, don't worry, I won't tell. I saw you lay one on him in front of the house." She bit her lower lip and wiggled her eyebrows. "Wouldn't want you to not be safe, now would we?"

Alice covered her face with her hands and let out a muffled: "Oh God." She wasn't sure which was more embarrassing: Maggie knowing, or having the twenty-something year old tell her about safe sex.

"Hey, I said I wouldn't tell. Rick isn't bad. He's really handsome with that beard of his."

"Maggie, please promise you won't tell." Alice pleaded.

"I like you Alice. I won't tell. But I'll grab some condoms for you anyway. I'm just gonna guess what size he needs. Pray I'm right, cause if I'm not, no loving for you!" Maggie said while laughing lightly before walking away quickly.

"What have I gotten myself into?" Alice mumbled to herself, watching Maggie walk up to Glenn. Her gut told her Maggie would keep her secret, but just how long did things need to stay one?

"How you feeling cowboy?" Alice asked, lowering herself into the seat beside Carl's bed. He was finally staying awake and able to have full conversations.

"Alright. A little sore." He replied. "Do you like my hat?" his lips were turned up in a grin.

Alice arched an eyebrow as she grabbed the sheriff hat Carl held out to her. "I sure do. But it looks mighty familiar."

"I'm not a little kid any more Aunt Alice. You know it's dads."

"I forget how big you are sometimes." She let out a soft chuckle as her mind started to recall his more youthful days.

"What's funny?"

"I'm just remembering something you did when you were five."

"Tell me." Rick had started to enter the room, but stopped when he heard his son and Alice talking. He felt a little guilty as he pressed against the wall, hidden from their site.

"Your mom and dad let Shane and I watch you. That day you were a big old ball of energy. We thought you were taking a nap and were so exhausted ourselves that we laid down. Next thing you know, we hear a crashing sound in the kitchen. We rushed down stairs and there you were on the kitchen floor." She started to smile, leaning forward and pushing the child's hair back from his site. "You were covered in flour and munching on a cookie. Shane asked you what happened and you know what you said?"

"What did I say?" Carl asked, amused by his childhood antics.

"You said you wanted a cookie so you climbed onto the counter, but there were too many pots in the way. You pushed them down, grabbed the wrong jar and got flour all over you. You still wanted the cookie so you looked in the jar next to it and found them. You were so much trouble when you were little, but we loved looking after you."

"Aunt Alice?" Carl's brows furrowed in curiosity. "Why didn't you and Shane ever have kids?"

Rick rubbed his face roughly, prepared to interrupt what he knew was an awkward moment. Leave it to a child to not understand the sensitivity of certain questions.

"It just wasn't the right time." She answered, offering no deeper explanation. "Get some rest cowboy." She placed Rick's hat back on Carl's head. It still amazed her from time to time how strongly he resembled his father. With those striking blue eyes, Carl was destined to break some hearts.

She stepped out of the room, her hand trembling slightly. She hadn't expected Carl to ask her such a question. It had left her almost as speechless as the time he asked where baby's came from. That boy was always too curious for his own good, but that was a quality she adored about him.

"Hey Alice." She stopped walking and turned to the voice. Rick stood leaned against the wall beside Carl's door. She wondered how she had managed to walk past him.

"Hey Rick. Ease dropping?" she asked, playfully punching his shoulder. He let out a soft laugh.

"Something like that. Look," he took a few steps towards her. "I'm sorry about him asking that. You know how he is."

"It's alright. He's just curious. Are you going to check on him?"

"Actually I was looking for you. Take a walk with me." Before she could reply, he was leading the way out of the house.

A/N: As usual, thank to everyone who added this to their alerts, favs, and reviewed. You guys should know I'm grateful for all my readers. It's not easy to post your writing, your baby, for the world to judge. But you guys have been nice, and I can't thank you enough for encouraging me as well as giving good criticism and feedback.

Alice and Rick sure like walking, huh? When I first wrote their kissy moment, it wasn't all that, but at the time I thought it was good. While editing a month back, I was like 'this is kind of bland. If I had the hots for a guy for a while and finally knew he felt the same... I think I'd get the most out of the kiss'. I really hope it wasn't too much, but I figure they suffered enough, they're finally honest... But they can't have sex. Next best thing? Lot's o' kissy kissy to make up for lost time.

So, we all know what happens soon in the show. Soooo how will Alice and Rick work through it? Oh-ho let's not forget Shane. He's going bat-shit-crazy and I'm sure he won't like that Alice has moved on. How will he react? Only one way to find out! Dun-dun-duuuuun!

As for the 'crushed potato chips under the door', I hope some of you picked up what movie that's from. I say it a lot whenever I talk about how my friends would treat me if they kidnap me... For some reason I always come up with different scenarios, but the crushed potato chips always remain! Point is, I quote the movie that's from... A lot... Ugh, I should go watch it now. Can you tell I am unable to have normal conversations?

Scarlet Meadowes: lol I do hope you keep liking it. It's gonna get juicy! I describe thing's as juicy a lot... Sorry 'bout that lol

bluecrush611: Thank you! lol sadly it can't be my birthday everyday (though thinking off all the gift's I'd get...) But I'm glad you liked it!

deelove1: I think Shane would stay just because one woman would be alright with him staying. I think in his mind it gives him hope things will work for him.

JadedTinks: *sniffle* I'm so proud that Alice finally has a back bone too! They grow so fast lol

x XRoweenaJAugustineX x: I love you over analyzing lol I can't even lie, I was reading your review and when I read the part about Shane not being able to pick up on Alice's emotional needs, I was like whoa... Did not pick up on that! When I wrote that, all I was thinking was 'oh Shane just likes to stick it places it don't belong, and it don't belong in Alice'. I kind of had to bow my head in shame after your review. Heh I have to start Rick off all sweet cause it's about to get dirty! Have you been watching the new season of GOT? Oh lawwwd! I was watching it last sunday and thought of your stories. I was like 'hmm I wonder what that mastermind will do with all of this'.

Leyshla Gisel: I thought of them following in Shane/Lori's footsteps and doing the nasty while on a 'walk', but I don't know, felt too soon since Ricks still clueless about Lori and Shane. Plus, he seems like the kind of guy to almost get you naked, but then have his morals kick in then be like 'I... I'm sorry... You have seen my amazing naked body and you are now lusting beyond reason... But this isn't right. I must go!'. I love that Glenn can't keep a major secret, it's cute to see him almost have a panic attack.

AthenaB: Thank you so much! I know their walk was only a little spicy, but I hope it was still good =)

Dean's Dirty Little Secert: I'd be super hurt if you took a break and didn't update! You can't get people all into your story then say the word 'break'. It's heart breaking lol but seriously, you gotta update ASAP cause the way the last chapter ended... Ugh Getting to kiss both of the hot men back to back. Mara makes me jealous

anparker09: That's why I loved Shane's character for Alice. He's so... selfish and I love it! But maybe he and Lori will get rude awakenings

Sharpie-Marker1101: Glenn gotta snitch lol He'll panic if he doesn't, but it's too cute to watch him sweat! And I wasn't thinking of anyone punching anyone, but you know, I don't think it's a bad idea lol punching jerks in the face is good for the soul I've heard.

Happy Face J: Why thank you =) It always makes my day to see people like this!

samasbananas: I make request happen lol!