Beth was sat in Michonne's cell, neither of them had said a word. Michonne was out of her comfort zone but she knew that Beth had to have this talk with someone and considering Michonne was the only one that was putting things together, it would have to be her.
She cleared her throat to get Beth's attention "the reason why I wanted to talk to you is because I'm concerned" she said in a calm voice.
Beth looked at bit confused "concerned about what?" she still looked upset from hearing about Daryl and that was how Michonne knew this had to be said.
"About how your feelings for Daryl" Michonne answered. At first, Beth tensed up, she then thought that this was some kind of a joke but when she saw Michonne's face she knew differently. So like any teenage girl when asked that question she tried to deny it.
Beth let out a nervous laugh "I don't have any feelings for anyone, let alone someone like Daryl" she stated, she cursed herself cause her voice was a little higher when she spoke.
Michonne sighed "Beth when he left for months you were constantly distracted and acted weird. I saw the look in your eyes when we first saw him as well and after that, you returned to your old self. Then when he left to get the car you nearly cried, just like you are now and to top it off you fixed his hand up and from what he told me you weren't going to take no for an answer" she said all this with a softer voice.
Beth said and did nothing, she was staring at the wall behind Michonne thinking had she really been that obvious.
"Its ok Beth, I'm not going to tell anyone anything, I just know that it's better for you to talk to someone about this stuff" Michonne said taking Beth's hand.
Beth was startled with the contact and looked at Michonne and for the first time ever saw concern and kindness in her eyes, Beth couldn't take it anymore, tears starting falling down her cheeks and she moved forward and hugged Michonne.
Michonne knew this would happen so she gently placed a hand on the girls back and waited for her to stop so they could talk.
It didn't take too long for Beth to calm herself so they were now sitting next to each other "where should I start?" Beth asked not really sure what to say.
"From the beginning I guess" Michonne said not really sure if this was going to work.
"I guess it was when he left, I didn't know why but I missed seeing him around and I thought we were weak without him. But then I started having dreams about him returning and I was happy and when I woke up I was upset because it wasn't really" she said not really sure she wanted to continue.
Michonne was listening curiously to the girl "and is that why you were acting weird? Because he was gone?" she asked, she knew the answer but wanted to make sure.
She was answered by Beth nodding her head "when we saw him I was so happy but angry at the same time, we talked the night we were at the house and I ended up hugging him and that's when I knew for sure" she said confirming what Michonne had thought.
Michonne smiled a little and nodded "so now that we both know how you feel the answer is why didn't you ask to be trained by Daryl because you would be able to spend time with him if you did?" Michonne questioned.
Beth looked shocked at this "what do you mean? I thought that people would be disgusted by the very thought of me and Daryl"
Michonne's smile faded and her face turned to one of worry "so that's what it's all about and why you didn't want to speak up?" she asked. Again Beth looked down and nodded her head.
"I can't speak for anyone else but I for one believe that if you have a chance to be happy then you should go for it no matter what anyone thinks" she said smiling at Beth.
Beth didn't know how to react but she was happy with the fact that Michonne was trying to help her and comfort her "thank you" she said softly "but I don't think I should go for it because why would Daryl Dixon go for someone like me?"
Michonne looked at Beth "like I said Beth I can't speak for others but based on what I have seen Daryl may have a soft spot for you and I even think the reason he was so upset has something to do with you" she said softly.
Beth's face lit up for a second before it fell again "I really hope he is ok" she said.
"Relax Beth this is Daryl he will be fine but when he gets back I really think you need to talk to him about how you are feeling" she said to Beth in a knowing voice.
"But Daryl doesn't talk about feelings" Beth said in a disappointed tone.
"You got to try" Michonne said putting a supportive hand on Beth's shoulder and Beth knew that Michonne was right.
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It was late at night when Daryl made it back to the prison. Maggie had let him in and was curious about all the walker blood on him but left it when he gave her a glare that said leave it. He parked the bike, got the bags and sword off the bike and made his way inside.
It was no surprise that there was no one in the common room, he guessed they were all in bed. He walked over to Michonne's cell to see she was asleep so she placed her sword against a wall in her cell and made his way to his own cell that was close.
He stepped inside his cell and was shocked to see that Beth was asleep sitting up on his bed 'what the hell' he thought confused but couldn't help smile at the fact that Beth was in his room. He slowly made his way in dropping the baby stuff on the floor and picked up some clothes and left the room again. If he was going to wake Beth or carry her then he needed a shower first.
After a quick shower he walked back into his cell to see Beth in the same place and again he smiled at her, he did want to talk to her but even he knows that now wasn't the time. He walked over to her and carefully picked her up bridal style.
As he carried her towards her cell she moved slightly and snuggled her head into the warmth of his chest. Daryl surprising didn't tense or anything at the contact, he just smiled down at her as they reached her cell.
He walked in a gently placed her on her bed and stood, he looked at her for a minute before he turned and walked towards the door to leave.
"Daryl?" a soft voice said behind him. He turned around to see Beth sat up rubbing one of her eyes.
"Sorry, didn't mean to wake you" he said as he turned to face her but didn't know what to say.
"How did I end up in my room?" she asked curiously, she stayed sat up on the bed because she was still a little bit sleepy.
Daryl's stance shifted a little but he kept looking at her "I came back and found you in my room, last time I found a girl in my room it was my birthday" he said with a slight smirk.
Beth gave a slight smile at that comment, she was glad that he was making jokes with her because that meant he was comfortable around her "sorry about that, I was waiting for you to come back, I'm just glad you did come back" she said looking away nervously.
"Of course I came back, I will always come back to this place and to all of you" he said with a calm voice but his eyes said that he meant every word "so what did you want?" he asked curiously.
Beth suddenly grew more nervous and was looking anywhere except for the man in front of her "I um I need to talk to you about something" her voice was so soft, it was clear she was nervous.
Daryl wouldn't admit or show it but he was as well, this was his chance to talk to her as well and he wanted to do it sooner rather than later. He walked back into the room and sat down on the bed so he was facing the younger Greene sister.
Neither of them wanted to speak first but Beth knew this was something Daryl really didn't do so she decided to break the silence "I was worried when you left today" she said deciding to just come out with it.
Daryl was slightly shocked by her words but recovered just as quickly "I can take care of myself" he didn't say it in a mean way but a way to say that she didn't have to worry "why do worry every time I leave this place?" he asked again in a calm way.
"I worry about everyone when they leave here but if we were to lose you then I'm not sure what we would do, you are a key member for this group Daryl" she answered.
Daryl felt a little uncomfortable about the praise but shrugged it off quickly "I don't think I'm all that but I will try to be more careful" he said with a slight smile. Beth replied with her own. Again the room fell silent but this time Daryl broke it.
"Listen Beth I need to tell you something" he said in a serious voice. Beth leaned in a little bit curious to hear what it was.
"Tomorrow I'm going to talk to Rick because I want to be the one to train you" he said and couldn't help but smile a little. Her face also had a big smile on her face "really?" she asked.
He nodded "Carl is already good at shooting so Michonne can teach him how to use close combat weapons so I can teach you how to shoot" he answered before adding at the end "and I would like to spend time with you" he looked down after he said that, he didn't think she felt anything for him in any way but he still didn't want to look at her.
Beth honestly felt like she was dreaming, Daryl Dixon had just said that he wanted to spend time with her. She saw him put his head down and she was amazed at how he was acting but she could question that at a later date.
She placed one of her hands on his that caused him to look at her "I would like that because I want to spend time with you too" she said smiling at him and Daryl couldn't help but smile at her response.
They looked at each other for a long time, neither of them noticing their hands were still touching, they were locked in the moment until Daryl yawned. Beth moved her hand away and laughed a little "tired?" she asked.
"I guess so" he replied as he got up "so we will start tomorrow ok?" he asked.
Beth nodded "sounds great" she said smiling up at him.
Daryl smiled and nodded and turned to leave when she spoke again "Daryl"
"Yeah?" he answered not turning around.
"Goodnight" she said in her sweetest voice possible.
"Night" he said and left her cell and was pleased because it seemed that both of them went to bed that night feeling happy to have got a few things off their chests.
I in NO way, shape or form own the walking dead.
