Author's note
I eventually plan to go back and edit the grammatical mistakes in my previous chapters. I was reading through them, and noticed a few errors. I apologize for the inconvenience!
Chapter 25
Daryl was trying to be helpful, he really was, but he couldn't get the sound of his baby's heartbeat out of his head. He worked with Merle on the placement of the spikes; really all he was was manual labor. Twice he almost hit someone in the face with the sharpened tree branches. He would be glad once the last of the stakes were in place. He thought back to their time on the road and how lucky they had been to find the prison. Focusing on keeping it a safe place for her he told himself shaking his head. He had to focus.
"Darla would you please get your head out of your ass?" Merle asked ducking just in time one more time. "You land one of these blows and I'll not be held responsible for the beat down I lay on you."
"Shut up." Daryl grumbled picking up the next log for Merle to hammer into the ground. "I got a lot on my mind." Daryl had left Beth napping in the office. Sure, he had to go investigate after nightfall with Rick and Michonne, but he'd feel a lot safer if the fences were a bit more secure before he left. Otto had started to dig a trench around the prison with the backhoe they had stolen, Merle wanted it deeper, he had a point, what good was a trench walkers could just pull themselves out of?
"You thinking about how I dragged you out of that nice cozy bed?" Merle teased. "Give the poor girl a break. She looks exhausted." Daryl flipped his brother off as he held the stake in place with one hand.
"She's the one tiring me out." He mumbled under his breath, immediately regretting opening his mouth.
"If you can't keep her satisfied how do you expect to keep her at all?" Merle teased. "I'd suggest you hit up a erotic boutique on your net run. Girls like that, even one 6 months pregnant? Any man that comes along is going to want a taste." Merle spoke the last part softly motioning his head towards Allen and Ben. Daryl glared in their direction. "I know you've noticed the looks they give both Beth and you little brother. Watch your back."
Daryl glared at Merle, wiping his face on the front of his shirt. "They're harmless. You're just looking to make me make look like a jealous asshole."
"Nah, if I was just teasing you I'd tell you that little Grimes over there was making a play for your woman." Merle laughed pounding the stake in place before moving on to the last one, Daryl picked it up and angled it, and Merle began hammering. "You should see the way his eyes pop out of his head when ever Beth's parading around in her nighty or a long shirt. That boy is a leg man."
"I ain't worried about Carl neither." Daryl grumbled, thrilled to finally be done. "You and Carl need to get some rest. You guys going to be alright on watch while were gone?"
'Carl's more competent that the Chinese kid, he don't bring his girlfriend out to bang while he's supposed to be on watch." Merle answered. "Don't worry, I won't let anything happen to Beth or little Merle."
"Little Merle?" Daryl grimaced. "You don't actually think I'd name my baby Merle do you?"
"It's Dixon tradition! Boys are named after your brothers!" Merle exclaimed. "You remember uncle Merle don't you?"
"Yeah, Well I think Beth's going have a few ideas of her own."
"Well you never know, Merle could be on the table." Daryl rolled his eyes and made his way over to the gate, Allen, Ben and Tyreese were standing around, and it looked like they were arguing. Carl came over and let Merle and Daryl through the gates.
"What's going on?" Daryl asked. Carl shrugged his shoulders.
"All I heard was Tyreese saying they didn't roll like that. Nothing important." Carl made his way towards the cafeteria. "Oh Beth said to send you up to the office as soon as you came in." Daryl raised his eyebrows. "I don't know what she wants. She just said she wanted to see you. Daryl made his way quickly over to C. It was pretty empty when he walked in he quickly made his way up the stairs to the office, he found the door locked, which was weird, Beth usually kept it open during the day. Daryl fished through his key ring for the right key, opening the door and finding Beth spread out on the futon, and naked with half a jar of grape jelly smeared over her body. She was contently eating a few spoonfuls' waiting for Daryl to come in.
"Took you long enough." Beth said sounding slightly put out. "Get over here, the baby is only going to sleep for 30 minutes more if we're lucky." Beth replied setting the half eaten jar down on the table. Daryl put his crossbow on the desk and removed his weapons. He took off his vest and moved quickly over, dropping to his knees. He started slowly licking the streaks of jelly that covered her legs, skipping over her inner thighs and working his way over her stomach to her breasts and neck. He continued sucking at her breasts long after they were clean, loving the way Beth was failing miserably at being quiet. Daryl grabbed the jar and pulled Beth up and to her feet before sitting down on the futon.
"Turn around." Daryl said gruffly adjusting his pants. Beth turned around, and quickly squirmed when Daryl dragged two jelly-coated fingers down her spine, and slapped two jelly handprints on her ass. He started to slowly lick the jelly on her spine off, moving down to her ass. "Remind me again where else I was going to eat jelly from." Daryl whispered into her ear before moving down to her cheeks. Beth moaned loudly, grabbing his hand and moving it to her jelly coated inner thighs. "Where else?" Daryl asked, spreading Beth's legs open so she could glide his hands up to her soft, jelly free center.
"Then you were going to fuck me till you broke my bed, but I'm going to have to ask that you refrain from breaking my bed. I need a place to sleep tonight." Beth shuddered against Daryl as his fingers started to slowly circle her center, after he had mostly cleaned up her body, he laid her back down on the towel she had placed over the futon.
Spreading her legs open he started to clean up the drying jelly off her thighs, Beth reached over for the jar, smearing some more on her outer lips and her mound. Daryl continued to assault her with his tongue. Beth moaned even louder when he started lapping at the jelly she had just spread on her body. Daryl reached up covering her mouth with his hand, signaling for her to quiet done before quickly cleaning the rest of her off. He then spread her outer lips open and latched on to her clit, gently rolling his tongue over her while sucking softly. Beth started coming almost right away, pulling Daryl up her body and kissing him hard on the mouth.
"Fuck me now!" She said between kisses, trying to work his pants down with her feet, getting frustrated that his belt was still holding them up. She pushed him off of her and quickly undid his belt and pants, pulling his rock hard cock out and stroking him a few times before climbing up and on to his lap. She lowered her self down and started moving up and down right away, at faster pace then Daryl had expected. He moved his hands to her hips, slowing her down a bit before lowering his head to her chest and dragging a nipple to his mouth. Beth grinded down on him harder, her hands pulling tightly at his hair, moving him over to her other breast. Once he switched over she removed one hand from his hair and lowered it between their bodies, leaning back a bit, rubbing her center. Beth shook slightly, coming hard again, falling forward and pressing her head against Daryl's shoulder to catch her breath, she was squeezing his dick in the most wonderful way. Daryl eased her back onto her back and continued thrusting; Beth smiled up at him and pulled him back down, kissing him until he came too. "I'm so glad I have two and a half more jars of jelly." Beth said trying to catch her breath. Daryl sat up on the futon, moving Beth's legs into his lap. He ran his hand back over her stomach, trying to feel the baby. "Here," Beth said taking his hand and moving it right under her breasts. "Right there. I think that's her foot, could be her hand or even her bottom."
"Her?" Daryl asked rubbing where the little limb had been pressing against Beth.
"I keep saying she, I think its cause Judy's a girl. I really don't have a preference though." Beth replied lazily sitting up. "I'm going to go grab a really quick shower." Beth stood up and pulled on her nighty, making her way to the door. "I'll only be a minute, you going to be ok with the baby?" Beth asked as she moved to make a bottle and put it on the heat.
"I'll be fine till you get back." Daryl answered pulling his pants back on and his shirt. Beth blew him a kiss and started for the door before Daryl threw a hoodie at her. "Merle said he noticed a few more eyes on you, can you cover up just a bit more?" Beth smiled and slipped on the hoodie.
"No problem, but I don't think Carl looks much at my arms." Beth said walking out the door. Daryl wasn't sure if he was glad that Beth hadn't noticed the looks from Ben and Allen or worried that she couldn't see a possible threat. Judy started to cry softly, Daryl walked over and lifted her out of her basket. Judy grumbled before settling against him whimpering.
"Oh come on Lil'Asskicker you like me." Daryl cooed, moving to the rocking chair. Judy quieted down a bit while she rocked, but still whimpered against hi chest. "You need a new diaper?" Daryl moved over to the desk, laying the baby down and quickly changing her how Beth had shown him countless times. Judy stared up at him, pouting with tears on her cheeks. She looked around the room Daryl was sure she was trying to focus on and find Beth. "Come on Judy." Daryl said scooping her back up and grabbing her bottle. He settled back into the rocking chair, sliding the bottle to her lips. Judy started to nurse, but didn't settle into his arms, she seemed stiff, but at least she was quiet and eating. Beth watched from the door as Daryl settled the baby down. She quietly made her way over to the desk and sat down and started to get dressed, Daryl looked over and smiled. Beth pulled on fresh underwear, a pair of yoga pants and a shirt. Judy finally noticed Beth and started to squirm. Beth came over and scooped her up so Daryl could shower.
"I'll be right back, supper should be ready soon, then I got to get some sleep before going out to check out that motel. You going to be ok while I'm gone?"
"I'll be fine. I'm going to make some more bread with Carol after supper before calling it an early night. I'll be in bed before you have to get up and leave." Beth smirked from the rocking chair. "I promise to keep my hands to myself and let you sleep." Daryl rolled his eyes and ran down to grab a shower.
"You were such a good girl for Daryl Judy." Beth cooed, patting the baby's back and coaxing a burp from her before settling her on her knees and tickling her and making her smile until Daryl made his way back with wet hair. "Are you ready to go have supper Judy? We have to help Carol make more bread. Daryl could you grab her swing and bring it to supper? I want to keep her awake till I'm done making all that bread so she'll sleep tonight. If she's all snuggled against me she always falls asleep." Beth asked as they walked down the stairs. Daryl reached over and grabbed her swing, opening the door and letting Beth walk through, they made they're way to supper and were surprised that they were the last to arrive. Daryl set the swing up at the end of the table and Beth placed the baby in it before cranking the swing up. Judy swung contently watching as Beth sat down close to her and reached for a glass of water. Daryl brought her over a plate of spaghetti and joined her at the table.
"Bethy are you still feeling better?" Maggie asked "You seem to be getting along a lot better."
"I feel fine, back's a bit sore, and I'm a little tired, but I'm getting more sleep. Judy's sleeping about 6 hours straight at night now. I've been taking it easy work wise too."
"You did eight loads of laundry and took care of the baby. If that's taking it easy I feel pretty lazy." Carol joked pouring out drinks for everyone.
"It took me all morning to get it done." Beth answered.
"You brought us breakfast and lunch too." Rick added. "I think you've been sneak working and not taking it easy."
"I took a nap twice with the baby." Beth said defensively. "I only have one other chore on my list today, making some more bread with Carol. Then the baby and me are taking an early night. I plan on sleeping the entire time you, Daryl and Michonne are gone Rick." Beth answered, not wanting to be teased anymore.
"I got the dough all mixed. We just got to kneed it and bake it." Carol added fixing a tray to be brought out to Carl and Merle. Daryl grabbed it before Beth could volunteer to take it out.
"Take it easy. I'm heading up to get some sleep before we take off. You and Michonne should rest up too." Daryl added strutting out the door.
"Glenn and I are going to go on another run in a few days. Anyone need anything?" Maggie asked. "We're going to hit up that furniture store again, and go back for some more clothing at Target. Glenn found a map in the library, it has all the local stores listed. There's a Walmart close by. We're going to go clear it too."
"Could you get some more hats?" Tyreese asked. "Sun's awful hot out there." Maggie pulled out a list and added hats to the list.
"I need some maternity clothes. Mostly tops. My yoga pants stretch enough, but if you see some pants that'd be great." Beth added. "all my shirts are getting too tight to button and too short. If you can't find any it's ok, I'll manage though."
"I think we'll be able to grab some clothing." Maggie answered. "Rocking chair for Daddy, motor oil and car stuff and we're going to syphon any gas we can."
"More barbed wire, more chains and locks." Rick added. "Any weapons and ammo you find. See if you can find more propane tanks. We'll need them to keep cooking on the BBQ." Beth started to clear the table before Sasha took the plates from Beth.
"Tyreese and I can clean up so you can get a start on your bread." Sasha started cleaning off a table so Beth could kneed the bread. "Ty can build the fire for your oven too."
"It's no problem. My sister loves volunteering me for chores." Tyreese chuckled as he put water on the heat to wash the dishes. "We can handle fence duty in the morning while you rest up after your excursion tonight if you want too."
"Sounds like a plan. Ben, Allen do you think you can handle garden duty with Hershel in the morning?" Rick asked. Ben nodded his head; Allen rolled his eyes before agreeing. It didn't go unnoticed by anyone.
"You don't have to work in the garden son, I can manage with just Ben's help." Hershel replied. "We don't force labor on anyone."
"I just think there's better things I could be doing than garden work." Allen answered before storming out to his cell in B block.
"Glenn you keep an eye on him." Rick whispered, not wanting any of the other three to hear his conversation. "I don't trust him at all."