Hello! New chapter! Didn't last chapter make your heart all squishy? I was trying to make your heart all squishy :). Frankly, this one is quite boring :( It's pretty much just catching up. But lets consider it a break before everything just gets messed up again.

REVEIW TIME!

Rebloxic: There will defiantly be some Kenny/Nick drama! Later though :), and I agree. Nick and Kenny are very much alike.

marshmallow10293: Aww, thanks I try.

leafs nation: It's quite alright! I would've scared my cat regardless.

Punk red: (Lightly blushes) Aww, thanks! But I'm afraid this story is far from perfect. The beginning was rather slow and wasn't all tht great. I've improved since then (Or, at least I like to think I have XD) Thank you very much!

z0mb3xor: Is it all you've imagined? My main goal was just to make you all smile a bit :) I need more smiles.

Salient Spring: Yeah, I sometimes write him quite a bit OOC, but i'll work on that. Thanks for the compliment!

LordSkarlet: (Love the pen name) you read all of that in one day?! (Applauds) Why thank you! I'm trying to make Nick a bit like Lee, but not Lee exactly. And yes, there will be an issue. Don't you just love reunions?

FUN FACT: I was HEAVILY considering bringing Lilly in instead of Kenny. I thought Lilly's personality would be an excellent addition to our cozy little family. I wanted to cause some rivalry between her and jane, and maybe added some LIGHT romance between her and Nick. I went back and forth so many times! At first I was like LILLY then I was like KENNY then I was like BOTH! But I didn't want to do both. It was so hard to make this decision! I eventually was like, "Alright, as much as I wanted to bring Lilly in, Kenny's fate wouldn't have been changed by Clementine going with the cabin group."

ONOT THE STORY!

There was a soft knock at the door. I heard it open so I turned and slightly looked out one of my eyes. There stood Sarita, smiling big at the sight in front of her. She kneeled down my the bed and looked at me.

"Morning," She whispered in her Indian accent and moved a stray hair from her face.

I rubbed one of my eyes, "is it really?"

"Yep," She tucked some of the dark curls that sat on top of my head behind my ear, "Kenny wanted me to wake you. He wants to talk."

I smiled. Dear old Kenny, "Is he downstairs?"

"Right on the couch," She nodded, "Come. We can leave Nick in here to rest for awhile.

I looked up at the sleeping man in front of me. I carefully untangled myself from the grasp of his arms and followed Sarita downstairs. Before we left, I quickly snatched my hair ties and signature hat. Tying the bobbles in my hair and placing the hat on my head, I let out a yawn. When we were fully down, she journeyed to the kitchen and I had walked straight ahead to Kenny. He smiled at me. His big, brown eyes shinier then stars. He takes a brief look at the fireplace before he takes a good look at me.

"Look at you," He smiled, "All grown up."

I laughed and joked around, "I don't need grownups looking out for me! I could go it alone!"

"Sure you could," Kenny sarcastically said, "I was talking to Omid last night. The guys lost his sense of humor. He's changed, hasn't he?"

I put on a sad look, "Did you know Christa was pregnant?"

"I figured it out while we were looking for you," he answered.

"Well," I started, not really sure whether it's my tale to tell or not, "Christa was shot, and the baby didn't survive. She had by some sort of miracle or really good luck. We don't know where Christa herself is. She and Omid were separated. After that, Omid had been bitten by a dog and stumbled across Pete and Luke. I assume you've met them"

Kenyn looked to the ground, taking in all that I had just told him. I can imagine that Kenny would understand. Having lost a child and partner himself. Kenny stroked his beard before casting his gaze back at me, "And what about you? It doesn't sound like you've been with him."

I shook my head, "I haven't. After Lee, I ran into Luke and Nick. They offered to take me in after I had told them I couldn't find Omid and Christa. Been with them ever since."

"What kind of trouble have you gotten yourself into?"

"Oh," I almost laughed at the question, "You have no idea. Lets not talk about all that. What happened to you? I had assumed you made it out of Savannah, but Omid told me you were dead when I asked. "

"He had every right to believe that," Kenny put in, "After Savannah, I spent a long time alone. Months. I was hold up in a restaurant. That's when I met Sarita, thank god. Been with them ever since." Kenny looked at me brightly before he looked around and leaned in closely, "These people you're with, can they be trusted."

The question rather shocked me. I nodded and spoke, "Defiantly. I trust them."

"With your life?"

"Yes." My voice made it a statement, but my head thought about it. I obviously trust Nick. Luke can be a bit stupid at times, then again we all can. I know I can trust Rebecca no matter what. Sarah barley knows anything about this shit and Omid... well... I don't think so. That covers everyone. Well, everyone but Carlos and Alvin. I like to think that my feelings on the two men are clearly seen.

"Alright then," Kenny said with slight hesitation, "If they're good with you, then they are for me two."

I smiled in appreciation, "Thanks Ken."

My gaze turned over to the fireplace. The wood was crackling and the embers shot up and then slowly down. Beautiful yellow and red colors carelessly danced around, as if the flames were switching lead roles after every couple moves. As a child, I always had a fear of fire. Thinking that it would jump out and bite me. But now fire seems to be one of the only things that are capable of clearing my mind. It was just so simple. You touch it, you get burned. You stay near it, you stay warm. You put a dead animal over it, you have food. Something so simple has become a treasure in a world so complicated.

There was a brief pause before Kenny rubbed the back of his neck.

"So, Im real glad to see you," Kenny muttered, "I mean that, Clementine."

"You too!" I really had missed him. Kenny had meant quite a bit. He was Lee's best friend, Ducks father, Katjiaa's husband. Besides me, he was the last of his clan. The sole survivor of his pack. I don't know why all of this meant so much to me, but for whatever reason, it had.

"So," He once again awkwardly murmured, "I suppose you're close to that guy. What's his face? Nick."

I smiled, "He's a very close friend. He's protected me. Like how Lee use to."

"By the looks of it," He started, "You don't need much protecting."

There was that stupid tone in his voice. I recognized it from an awful lot of things. It usually means that something's digging in his mind or annoying him. I raised an eyebrow and crossed my arms, "What's your point."

"Sorry daring," He sighed, "It's just, I heard that southern guy, Luke, mention that you all were being chased."

Dammit Luke. He never can keep his mouth shut when he really needs to, "It's fine," I faked a smile even though being reminded that Carver was on our tails sent a small shiver down my back.

Kenny looked at me, unconvinced, "Is something wrong Clem? You can tell me."

"No," I lied, "Everything's fine."

It was his turn to raise an eyebrow, "Are you safe with these people? Are they finding trouble that could get you killed?"

I usually would've put up a fight with anyone who had asked such a question, but the look in Kenny's eye told me that he was ready to offer something. I shifted, "Are you trying to say something?"

"It's just," He stumbled on his words, "With all the trouble you seem to be picking up, maybe it's safer for you to be with me when the others leave."

The words made the crackling fire louder and had left my eyes wide. My lips slightly parted as my thoughts ran frantic. Kenny wants me to stay? Just me? The sudden new option was making my head go blank. Staying here might be safer for me. As far as we can tell Carver has no idea we are here. Wait... what am I thinking?! I cant stay! Nick has kept me safe. The others have kept me safe. And staying here will only cause trouble for the group here.

I looked at Kenny, ready to give him my answer. I took a deep breath in. I was ready to just blurt it out, but the puppy dog look in his eyes and the sense of desperation I could see in him made me reply differently, "I'll think about it."

He smiled. A warm smile. A hopeful smile. He was about to say something when I heard approaching footsteps. I turned my head to the stairs and saw Nick and Sarah walk down them. Sarah looked tired. The slight bags under her eyes and unhappy face made it clear that she had recently woken up. I chuckled at the pouted look on her face, but she only shrugged me off. Nick rubbed his eyes and straightened the hat on his head.

"Man," He breathed, "I'm hungry."

Kenny chuckled, "Don't worry, Walter will make breakfast soon."

"Nothing fancy," Walter came seemingly out of nowhere, with Mathew following behind him. The older man shrugged and rolled his eyes, a light smile twitching his lips upward,, "Just some oatmeal and fruit."

"Oh!" Mathew suddenly beamed, "That reminds me, I found some more cans of peaches."

That earned a small smile from Sarah (With her being a fruit lover and all) and a light chuckle from Kenny.

"Well," My old friend raised his voice slightly for all to hear, "Looks like we're having some peaches and beans tonight!"

As I said, boring chapter, nothing fun. I Sowwy :'( I'll make the next chapter a bit longer to make up for it.

Loves ya!

BATMAN OUT! ;)