Chapter 11: Country Life
Daryl had never felt anything quite like the way Beth felt with her arms around him tight and her body pressed so close he could feel the heat of her small body.
Various women over the years had ridden on the back of various bikes with him, but today was a new level of euphoria. Her small hands were pressed firmly against his stomach and her legs rested against his with just enough pressure to make the most carnal of thoughts race through his mind.
He could just image the heat on his backside would be downright heavenly if he ever plunged into her warmth and lost himself in the pleasure he was sure she could give a man.
From time to time, he'd look over his shoulder to see the smile that had been plastered across her face since the bike had roared to life. The Greene farm was starting to come into sight and Daryl knew he had to calm his heated needs.
Beth wanted to see her parents, had missed her family so badly, but at this moment she hoped the bike would never stop. She loved the feel of Daryl's hard abs muscles as they rippled, the way he would lean back into her as they climbed up the dirt trail and the outdoors, smoky scent that was so distinctively Daryl.
She didn't know when or if she'd ever get to be this close to him again, but now that she knew exactly what being close to him felt like, she was going to crave it.
The bike started to slow and they both felt this tingling in their veins that prickled their skin. Daryl was getting the best buzz from being out on a bike again, but the real reason for his heady feeling was Beth. She had this effect on him that no other woman had. She was sunlight in the dark, she was rain on hot, dry day and dammit, he wanted to taste those cherry red lips. He'd kissed her, been kissed by her, but those weren't real kisses. He wanted to cap his hand on the back of her head, pull her towards him and plant his lips firmly on hers, letting his tongue feel the warmth of her mouth and truly enjoy the softness of her lips.
Beth was on the same train of thought as she daydreamed of what it would feel like letting herself be taken by him. She wanted nothing more than to clutch those impressive arms as he drove his manhood into her, deep and hard.
"Beth?" Daryl slowed the bike, making sure she was alright. He could hear her breathing harder and it worried him.
"I'm good. Take the left turn up ahead and you'll take the road by the fence." She pointed to the next turn, hoping he didn't turn to look at the blush that had consumed her face.
He revved the bike, making her squeal. He loved the sound of her voice, the joy she took in everything, but most of all he loved how she stayed true to herself.
His ex was a born player. Kay knew how to turn on the charm and use sex to get what she wanted. There wasn't much about Kay that was real and he often wondered if he ever really knew her at all.
With Beth, Daryl didn't have to wonder. What he saw was the real deal. There was nothing more to Beth than she showed. She did have layers, some dark like her past with Zach and others beautiful, like her music. All in all, he could see himself letting go with Beth. She would allow him the freedom to be just plain Daryl.
He shook those thoughts away as they rounded the turn to the farm. Today would be a test for him, to see if he could or would fit into her world. He'd been around Glenn and Maggie enough to know that Maggie was a country girl, but she could turn on her wild side when she needed to.
Maybe today would be a learning experience for the both of them. Beth wondered how her parents would react to Daryl, since they were so open and welcoming to Glenn.
She was about to find out as Daryl parked the dirt bike by the porch and both her parents came out.
Reluctantly, she climbed from the bike, using Daryl's shoulders as a brace. He smiled up at her, seeing a little bit of reservation in her eyes.
"Beth?" Annette looked at her daughter as she walked down the steps and out to the bike.
Hershel yelled back in the house for Maggie, using the rag from his pocket to wipe is sweat soaked face.
"Mom," Beth said with a small tremble to her voice. She wrapped her arms around her mother, while Daryl sat against the bike and watched them.
"I thought you were out on tour or something like that?" Annette wiped the stray tears that flowed down her baby girl's face, wondering if something had gone wrong.
"We're in a cabin not far from her, working on some songs for an album. Daryl was sweet enough to bring me up here." Beth turned to look at him, seeing a new side to the man she thought she knew.
"Thank you. I'm Annette and this handsome man on the porch is Hershel and I think you know Maggie." Annette introduced her family as she walked over to Daryl and hugged him for bring their Bethy back for a visit.
"No trouble, ma'am." Daryl felt a thump form in his throat as Annette hugged him. His own mother died before he really got a chance to know her, leaving him and Merle with a man that should have never raised children.
"You two look like you could use some lunch." Annette took Beth's hand, while Maggie had the other. The two sisters looked like they needed to catch up and Daryl didn't want to intrude into Beth's family time.
"I think I'll go into town, but thank you," he was about to turn around when Hershel clasped his hand on Daryl's shoulder.
"Ann doesn't take no for an answer. Besides, once you taste Ann's sweet tea, you'll want to stay." Hershel smiled at him, laughing just a little at how tense Daryl had become.
Beth was as giddy as a bear in a honey pot. Even though Maggie was buzzing in her ear about Glenn, she couldn't be happier.
Daryl walked into the farmhouse, loving how homey it looked. He could see why Beth loved it here. He enjoyed nature and being out in the woods, but his career of choice didn't allow for that much.
They all sat in the living room while Annette got them some sweet tea. Daryl looked over at Beth with her gleeful smile and big blue eyes and knew he had earned some brownie points with her.
"Can I come back to the cabin with you?" Maggie asked them, looking directly at Beth instead of Daryl.
"Maggie… Glenn's working," Hershel said as he stared back at his oldest.
"It's okay. I'm sure we'll get more work out of Glenn if she's there. Besides, I think Beth would like it." Daryl looked into her blue eyes and felt his heart flutter.
That little flutter took him by surprise. So much so, he excused himself, saying he needed a cigarette. He needed the time out to wrap his head around what was happening between him and Beth and why he was so taken with this little blonde farm girl.
He stayed out on the porch for a while, long enough to smoke two cigarettes. Maggie finally came out with a duffle bag in her hand, dropping it by the steps.
"Thanks. I know this ain't your thing, but it means a lot to Mom and Dad to see Bethy. I can take the truck out to the cabin. I was planning on going out there this weekend, but this works better." Maggie gave him a quick smile before she walked away.
Beth came out with her cheeks that pale pink he was getting used to. "Somethang wrong?"
"Not wrong, really. But Glenn has a big mouth. Maggie just told me she didn't get me the auditions for me to hook up with the bass player. Then she told me Glenn saw us leaving and thinks we're off in the woods, screwing around. I asked her not to tell him that we're here. The dirt bike is your little secret." Her cheeks turned a shade darker as she darted her eyes away from his face.
Daryl reached over and took her hand. His fingertips were barely holding hers when he used his free hand to lift her chin up. His blue eyes stared back into hers as he let out a breath.
"Don't you worry about, Glenn. Do you want to have some fun with him?" A devious twinkle sparkled in Daryl's eyes and all the blood in Beth's face drained. He was gorgeous on a regular day, but when he was being mischievous, he was fucking beautiful.
"What do you have in mind?" Beth managed to get out of her suddenly parched lips.
Daryl pulled her down the steps, into the yard and away from any prying ears. "If Rhee thinks we're foolin' around, let's prove him right."
Beth's eyes nearly bulged out of her head as she looked back at him. Was he serious? Did he want to have sex with her?"
"Excuse me?" Beth said in hopes of clarifying the situation.
"Yeah. We can roll around in the leaves, get all dirty. Even put some leaves in yer hair. Make it look real convincing and he'll shit a brick when we walk in." Daryl was stroking his goatee with his index finger, diving Beth closer to the edge of madness.
"How far you willing to take this, Daryl? Maggie's gonna tell him different once she shows up." Beth's heart was beating hard, but coming back into a rhythm once she realized this was all a prank.
"We'll play with him until Maggie shows. By then I'm sure I'll be laughin' my ass off, "he saw the look on her face, as if he'd hurt her feelings. She looked like he'd slapped her across the face and that had him reeling backwards.
"Not that havin' sex with you would be anythang to laugh at… it's just… you know. Are you ready to go yet?" Frustration etched his face as he walked over to the dirt bike.
"Yeah. Let me say goodbye to my parents and we can leave. I know Rick will be pissed if he finds out about this, so I owe you." Beth kissed his cheek, letting her fingertips graze his neck.
The shivers that rolled over his body took their time ending. He was sure his spine would dislodge from the jolts shooting down it his back. Maybe he was playing with fire, pretending to have sex with Beth. This could be fun or pure torture, but he already knew it would be a little bit of both.
Thank you to all of you that still reading this story. I have BIG plans for Beth and Daryl and a lot of fun along the way. As in any good relationship, they will be tested. To my PIC ... this story was your baby and I thank you for allowing me to write it. Much love and Bethyl on!
