Thank you to everyone who is enjoying this story so far. I think this is my favourite story I have ever written. Please enjoy this next chapter as we dive further into the life Beth has created for herself. And yes I was thinking of shows on the CW that Beth would like and the only one I could think of at the time was The Vampire Diaries, so thank you Elena Gilbert and family for the last name inspiration. I hope you all enjoy this installment. Let me know what ya think, I love to hear your thoughts and theories.

I don't own anything TWD (except a Rick blanket and some drinking glasses with their faces)

BPOV

Yesterday when my boss called to tell me I didn't have to dance because the club was closed for a private meeting and no girls would be in I was so happy. Then my motorcycle ride with the hot and mysterious blue eyes also known as Daryl went really well. We left earlier than originally planned, the wind whipped my face and hair which made the ride even better than I could have ever imagined. When my past was brought up I froze, hoping he didn't think I was some nut job and leave me out in the middle of nowhere. Thankfully he did end up taking me back home, we moved past all the talk of what I left behind and focused on nature and small things that didn't mean much.

I made breakfast while going over some homework and humming along to my favourite little song. Aaron stood in the doorway watching me with a smile, I smiled back unsure of what he really wanted. "Okay what?" My patience gave way to annoyance.

"Nothing, it's just I have never seen you this happy before Beth." My face flushed and I darted my eyes to the floor.

"Nothing has changed Aaron."

"Except you met a guy you actually like and he doesn't seem to care that you undress for money."

"That is a very nice way of putting it. Now would you grab the plates." I said giving him as much attitude as I could muster. When I first met Aaron I never would have imagined myself being friends with him, not because he is gay but because he has so much more to offer the world then some small town farm girl. His infectious laugh always makes you smile and I couldn't be happier that I let him in. Then he met Eric and well the two have been inseparable ever since. Everyone began to wander out of their rooms and over towards the smell of bacon.

"Thank you B for making breakfast." Amy said rubbing sleep from her eyes.

"Yes thank you so much." Eric exclaimed with so much energy the rest of us groaned in response. Breakfast was always our favourite time of day, we would sit together and talk about everything and anything. Always gossiping and confessing some of our lighter secrets.

"So Beth..."

"Tara?"

"You gonna see him again?"

"Who?" I asked feigning innocence. They all gave me a look that told me they did not buy it.

"You know who. Blues eyes on a motorcycle." Amy said in a huff.

"Oh him. Right well I don't know."

"Come on B you were singing this morning. That has got to mean something, you just have to see him again."

"Okay Aaron I am always singing and I don't have to do anything." I gave them my best pissed off look.

"What did he do?" Amy questioned as she poured my orange juice into her cup. "He must have said something."

"He asked me why I left my home town."

"Okay well that is a perfectly normal question for two people getting to know each other. Did you dodge the question and get all crazy defensive like you do with everyone who brings up your life before Atlanta?" Eric asked incredulously.

"I snapped a little and freaked out that he might leave me there in the middle of nowhere. I can't tell him about that stuff."

"Hon you won't even tell us." Eric replied.

"It's bad Eric. Really bad." The conversation drifted off to other topics for which I was grateful, we cleaned up our dishes and went our separate ways for the day. I thought over everything they said and didn't say in actual words, maybe they are right, maybe it's time I tell someone or at least try and work through my issues.

My hips swayed to the music as I wrapped my leg around the shiny silver pole, lights flashed and danced as I dipped low to the ground, a man slipped a bill into the strap of my uniform and I smiled at him. He sat back pleased with himself as I manoeuvred my body to the time of the music. The club filled up more and more, my body going on instinct to please the masses. "Peach you look lovely today." I heard Merle call from the front row. I bowed my head a little and smiled sweetly.

"Thank you Merle." I said as he whistled low before his head bounced forward from the shock of being hit upside the back of the head, I turned my gaze too see who hit him and saw Daryl standing behind him looking anywhere but at me. I came down from the stage and walked to them. "Hi."

"Hey." He mumbled.

"You okay?"

"Yeah, jus' here to drag him out." He said actually looking at me this time.

"I see. Don't let me stop ya. Have a good night Daryl." I said with my usual smile.

"You too."

I went back to my dancing and he dragged Merle out of the building. I smiled inwardly at how awkward he looked standing there and talking to me.

I fell into bed that night and passed out faster than normal, by the time my shift had ended I was beyond exhausted. The next morning I awoke to my phone buzzing on the night stand, rolling over I looked at the call display too see that Martinez was calling me. "Hello." I breathed into the phone.

"Yeah I can take an extra shift this week." I listened to him talk a little more before hanging up the phone. The last thing I wanted was to work an extra day but I could really use the money. Things were tight right now and anything would help to pay off this next bit of tuition.

"Good Morning." I chirped as I walked into the living room after my shower, the scent of vanilla wafted around me. "How is everyone this fine morning?"

"Did you get laid?" Eric said over his cup of coffee.

"No even better."

"Nothing is better." Tara piped in.

"Anyway I was dancing last night when he came in to get his brother, it was kind of cute the way he got all nervous and shy. His brother made some comment like always and then Daryl hit him in the back of the head."

"That is awesome he was totally defending your honor B." Amy said happily.

"What honor." I snickered back. Laughter filled the room as we slowly recovered and our breathing got back to normal.

"You should totally jump his bones." Eric said after we were all calm again. I rolled my eyes and grabbed my bag for school.

D*Sorry about last night

I looked at my phone and smiled when I saw the text from him.

B*It's okay, Merle he aint a bad guy

It took a few minutes before he responded again.

D*Wanna grab dinner?

B*I would love too!

D*Tonight?

B*Sounds great

I spent the rest of my day thinking about how amazing this evening was going to be. Not only did he want to see me again, he wanted to see me so soon after our ride. He picked me up for dinner on his bike, thank god I thought to wear jeans again today.

"Hey." I said as I opened the door to my apartment. I grabbed my shoulder bag and tossed it on before I grabbed the keys from the dish on the table.

"Hey."

"Ready." I said. "Bye guys." I called out. A chorus or have fun and be safe rang through the apartment from various rooms.

"Do they ever go out?"

"Not really. They prefer to stay in bed." I replied with a blush creeping up my neck. He climbed on the bike and waited for me to follow suit. We sped off into the early evening, the cool wind felt amazing against my skin. The restaurant was nothing big or fancy and to be honest it is pretty much perfect. "Oh my god I love it."

"Seriously?" He questioned at my excited face.

"Yes I love love love places like this. It doesn't seem like much but the food is always amazing." I exclaimed loudly, other patrons looked at us curiously. "I bet they have amazing burgers." I said. "Oh and fries."

He chuckled a bit before he said anything. "So you're not a vegetarian I gather."

"God no. I could not live on rabbit food." He actually laughed that time which made me smile even wider.

"Good." We found a table quickly and they took our order just as fast. "Sorry 'bout Merle."

"Oh don't apologize, honestly he is one of the more tame ones in there."

"Merle. Tame."

"Yes, he is nice and when a few of the other patrons get a little too handsy he steps in." He looked at me like I just told him some big miraculous thing. "I don't know why he calls me peach though." I chuckled.

"Aint that your name for your dancing persona thing?" He asked.

"No I go by Tink."

"Like the fairy?"

"You know who Tinkerbelle is?" I asked incredulously.

"Well yeah I don' live under a rock girl."

"Sorry... I..."

"Don' worry, I know I don' seem like the fairytale story type." I laughed a little.

"No you don't." His smile was contagious. "So what did you do before moving to the city?"

"Not much just moved around. Hung around Merle." He replied. "What about..."

"Me?"

"Never mind aint my business."

"I won't snap again. I am sorry about that by the way." I said my facing getting warm. "I lived on a farm with my family, I went to high school, I sang in the church choir, and I let a guy drown at a party so I left." I told him. "I don't know why I am telling you this. I never told anyone."

"Not even your friends?"

"No, not even them. I..."

"I doubt it was your fault." He said trying to be reassuring.

"I panicked and froze. I should have called out for help. He would still be here if I had been stronger." A single tear slipped out of my eye, I flung my hand up to rid myself of the offending water. "I couldn't live with what I did so I left everything behind and never looked back."

"It aint your fault Beth."

"Well thank you for not thinking I'm some crazy murderer." He chuckled a bit before changing the subject.

After dinner we went back to his place to watch a movie. Luckily I didn't have to work tonight I just had to be there tomorrow instead of only on the weekend. We picked some lame comedy his roommate had laying around, he grabbed a few beers and we sat a basically stared at each other for a long while. The tension got so thick you could cut it with a knife. I leaned in and placed my lips to his, he froze under my touch before he relaxed into it and deepened the kiss. Our tongues smashed together rough as we fought for control, I moved to straddle his lap, my hands in his hair and his hands placed on my lower back. "Am I moving too quickly for you?"

"Nah."

I smashed my mouth onto his again and pulled him closer to my body. His hands moved to my hair and held my head in place, a low moan escaped my lips and I felt his body tense against mine. I reached my hand between us and under his loose sleeveless shirt, dragging my fingernails down his chest gave me what I wanted as a groan of pleasure slipped through his lips still pressed tightly to mine. The door opened with a bang against the wall, we jumped apart faster than I thought I could move.

"Beth?" the intruder said in shock. I looked up and came face to face with my brother.

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