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Daryl teaches her self defence.
He wants her capable.
He wants her strong.
He wants her to survive.
He needs her to survive.
He stands behind Carol, showing her how to hold the gun, how to use it.
He's so near.
She's surrounded by him.
She closes her eyes, breathes him in.
Her hands are slightly trembling and her palms are sweaty.
His chest in her back is warm.
Hot.
It's solid and comfortable.
Safe.
She misses the self made target for a mile.
But that night, she dreams of him.
And when she touches herself, she imagines his fingers touching her.
Being gentle and tender and teasing.
Loving.
