Merle stretched his arms over his head, extending his whole body. It was one of the surprise warm days in spring. A day where you do nothing, because if you did it would be uncomfortably hot. And probably would be later in the afternoon anyways.
Merle ran his hand across his forehead, grimacing at the sweat. He had just woken up and he was already drenched. Merle looked back down at the bed and smirked to himself.
Beth looked like a roman painting. From Her soft sweet face down to her bare arms softly covering her naked breasts. Merle felt a pulse go through his body: that's his woman. His alone.
It had been several months since the man had come from the woods and attacked Beth. Merle was thankful the timing let merle stay home with Beth, not leaving her side for more than a few minutes for nearly three months. As the weather turned warm and he began to hunt, it had been hard on Beth. She spent the first day when merle left to hunt sitting with a gun in her hand. But they had made it thru it together, and came out the other side stronger than ever, and even more in tune with each other. Somehow Beth had come into her own also, becoming more confident in their relationship.
The first time they made love after the attack, Beth was in charge. Merle had let her lead, and they had never looked back.
Merle ran his fingertips across her face as he sat next to her. Beth slowly opened her eyes, blinking in the sunlight. Merle smiled as Beth wiggled her way into his lap, hugging his waist.
"doin' good darling?" Merle asked quietly.
"it's so hot. I'd kill for an otter pop." Beth chuckled as she raised her head.
Merle pressed his lips against hers. One of the new things Beth had started. The little things that he almost didn't notice, but always did. Good morning kisses. Good night kisses. Shoulder rubs. Refill on his coffee. Making his favorite meals over and over. Beth was damn good to him.
"sorry, fresh outta otter pops." Merle mumbled into Beth's neck as they curled together.
"damn. An otter pop, a sandwich and a walk to the swimming hole sounds perfect right now." Beth happily sighed in remembrance. Merle laid for a moment before bolting up.
"get up, we're goin' someplace." Merle said as he gently pulled Beth up.
"in this heat? Really babe we can wait on the run." Beth said as he lifted her.
"not a run babe. Come on, let's have some fun for once."
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Beth looked around as Merle wove the truck thru the abandoned cars and fallen rubble of the small town. They had passed it a few days ago, so why was Merle back now?
"Merle what are we doing?" Beth asked as he finally pulled up to a building.
Merle smirked looking over at Beth "ever skinny dipped before?"
Beth realized they were at a neighborhood pool. She fought the urge to look guilty as Merle eyed her.
"holy shit you have!" Merle laughed as he openly took a long look down Beth's body.
Beth reached over and smacked him as he climbed from the truck. She climbed out as well, and turned to hand him his bag, but found herself pressed up against the truck. Beth smirked as she looked up at Merle.
"can I help you?" she asked innocently.
Merle growled and pressed into her. "oh yeah you can help me. Start by givin' me some details as to why my angel was naked in public."
Beth glanced around spotting several walkers coming their way. " Let's get inside and swimming, then I'll tell you all the juicy details.
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"come on babe. It's pretty warm!" Beth called out as she stood next to the water stripping after pulling off the pool cover.
"no no. you promised me details." Merle called back as he stood underneath a small outdoor shower, rinsing some of the walker blood from his arms and neck. He turned around, getting a glimpse of his naked beauty before she dove into the water.
Merle growled and walked to the water's edge, planning on giving her a piece of his mind. But Merle stopped dead when he watched her glide thru the water towards him. Beth surfaced and smiled at Merle, knowing and seeing the effect seeing her had on him.
"come on in honey, please?" Beth asked flirtatiously.
Merle shook his head. "nope. Not until I get details."
Beth sighed dramatically and pushed away from the wall, laying on her back in the water. Merle gulped as he watched her move thru the water. Damn that girl knew how to push his buttons.
Beth smirked as Merle stepped away from the pool to remove his arm piece and clothes. Walking back, he stood at the edge of the pool once more.
"still not gettin' in. I wanna know the full story." Merle said standing in front of Beth as he stretched his muscles. Two could play flirty, not just pretty young women.
Beth smirked at him for a moment before launching herself out of the water, grabbing Merle's hand and pulling him into the water. Merle hit the water hard and it took a few seconds before he rose to the surface.
Gasping and spitting water, Merle spun around to the giggling Beth "tryin' to fuckin' kill me woman!?"
Beth slid away from the wall and walked over to Merle. She stood in front of him as Merle glared. Beth smirked and ever so lightly pressed her body against Merle's. Merle growled as he brushed against her warm soft skin. Merle raised a hand to Beth's side, just below her ribs.
"well angel, tell me the details." Merle hissed as Beth's hand slid up his side to his chest.
Beth smiled and started pushing Merle gently over to the stairs into the pool.
"it was a several months ago. everyone but me was gone at church. It was the middle of august and insanely hot. I was home sick and I was already feverish. With the heat, I decided to go swimming. I changed into my swim suit and headed out to the swimming hole. When I got there, I was feeling brave, so I stripped. I was having a great time for a while, but then I heard the car I had to get my suit on. Ever tried putting on a dry swim suit with wet skin? It's very difficult. Needless to say I barely had it on and was back in the water before Maggie found me."
Merle was quiet for a second before smirking at Beth as she pressed him into the stairs, leading him to lean back.
"makin' sure I got this right. You skipped church and went skinny dipping, almost gettin' caught by your sister?"
Beth nodded as she sat on Merle's knees. "yep. Not all that juicy is it?"
Merle laughed as he pulled Beth down for a kiss. "practically virginal sugar."
Beth smiled as Merle kissed her and she slid down onto his lap. "can't have that then. Better make a better attempt at skinny dipping this time."
Merle groaned as Beth rubbed against him. He arched his back to reach for his pants, pulling out the ever present condom.
"this'll be a whole new level of skinny dippin' for you." Merle said as he pulled Beth back down for another kiss.
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Merle laughed lightly as he shook Beth awake.
"home sweet home angel."
Beth woke up as she felt Merle's hand on her. Smiling she rubbed her eyes.
"I'm ready for bed. Today wore me out." Beth smirked at Merle.
Merle laughed as he climbed from the truck. "not just you angel."