Here is a little moment between Daryl and Beth, something to hook you ok. Don't worry, all the fluff will come. This is just a slow ticker to bare with me haha.
Hope you enjoy!

Guys like us, that work on ranches, are the loneliest guys in the world. They got no family. They don't belong no place. . . . With us it ain't like that. We got a future. We got somebody to talk to that gives a damn about us. We don't have to sit in no bar room blowin' in our jack jus' because we got no place else to go. If them other guys gets in jail they can rot for all anybody gives a damn. But not us. - Of Mice and Men.

As i read that passage i could help but relate it to Daryl and I. In our world, we were the loneliest people. No one to care, no society to fight for our rights. No, we was alone in this world. This world didn't care about family or loved ones, they take them away as if they meant nothing. But this world is little easier that i have Daryl. I have someone to connect with, to feel the pain with. I don't have to wonder this place alone and afraid, no cause i have Daryl. And he has me. This world has gone to shit, but we survive it, together.

I put the book down carefully not to loose the page Daryl was on. He wasn't long from finishing it now, and i had only just started. I lean forward and fold the edge that i am now on. I didn't want to put it down and sleep, but i needed rest.

My eyes ached from tiredness. I heard Daryl tried to get out of bed, and then a huge grunt before a loud bang. I rushed in and stared at him cursing to himself on the floor. He was gripping his toe, his face twisted in pain. I leaned in front of him and put my hand on his shoulder.

"What happened?"

He groaned. "Forgot about it, didn' i." He nodded to his foot. He sounded so annoyed with himself. I went to help him up. "I can do it my fuckin' self." I stepped back, and when it came apparent that he in fact couldn't get up himself i reached down to give him a hand. It was a little tricky but we eventually got him up. He grabbed his stick. "Hate feeling so useless."

"Don't be stupid." I said and watched him walk to the bathroom. "It can't be helped."

He looked back at me, "Shoulda been more careful."

I shrugged, "Shit happens."

He stared at me shocked at me randomly swearing. It felt strange saying it, but also good. "Wooooh, its not bad 'nough that you have swear yet Greene."

I chucked and pushed him lightly on the shoulder, he didn't budge. "Don't go judging me now."

"Never." He teased and closed the door.

I went back to bed and watched him carefully as he wobbled down the hallway back to his room. I only relaxed when i heard the springs of his bed go wild by his weight.

"I'm here if you need help." I said from the bedroom, knowing he would hear me.

He didn't answer and i waited until i heard the light snores from his bedroom before i rolled over onto my back.

I hoped he healed quickly. I don't think i could handle all the jobs on my own. I would have to hunt, cook, garden and deal of Walkers all on my own. Also take care of Daryl, but i wouldn't mind that. Anything get closer to him, and him i.

The next few days passed quickly, me being busy now doing hunting, food and most importantly looking after Daryl. I would sit with him and he would read allowed to me from Of Mice and Men sometimes. It was very relaxing, almost made you forget about the situation was in. We looked like normal, his legs propped on my legs as he read aloud from the book. And i'm proud to say that i did it, i managed it all on my own without a single complaint. By the end of the day i would fall straight asleep, exhausted. But it felt good to pull my weight.

The days seemed to slip away. He would thank me so much as the days passed by, obviously grateful for my help. By the 5 day, his toe was a lot better and he could walk without the help of his stick, even though he did have a limp.

He came out hunting with me, to help me track as he was a lot better at that than i was. He found a lot more tracks than i would do on my own and we caught a lot more animals to eat. Food would be good tonight. We hid side by side together in a bush as a herd of Walkers passed, their grunts and groans making me quiver. I knew that i sound be nervous of us being caught by one, but i was more nervous of how close he was to me. He arm was on mine, his leg grazing mine, his breath mixing with mine. When i started to shake a little, he put his arm around me, bringing me closer to him thinking i was scared. But really he was the one doing this me, and it only got worse as he held me tight. I tried to hide the blush that had crept up on my skin, but it was hard when he made me feel this way. I wished these feeling would pass.

Back at the house i began cooking and Daryl sat by the kitchen table reading Of Mice and Men again. Once all the meat was cooking i retreated into the living room to listen to some music. I sat on the floor and pulled out a record that read: Sleepwalk, Johnny and Santo. It wasn't a majorly interesting cover, but i put it on anyway.

And my word, i was so glad that i did. The music, it was memorizing. It was one of those songs that as soon as you heard it on the radio, you could wait to go home and find it just to hear it again, to feel the way it made you feel again. I sighed and relaxed into the melody. I repeated it over and over, and soon found myself singing some words to go with the music.

The song hit me all the way from the kitchen. I have never heard anything that was creepy, haunting and beautiful at the same time. I stood up and hobbled into the living area.

I watched Beth as she put the song on to repeat for the 3rd time. She was sat in front of the record player, her legs crossed swaying to the music. Then she started to sing.

My... love. We only have tonight, my love.

When i close my eyes, i, only see you.

And my bones ache without you

I'm a love sick fool.

My... love, if we had tomorrow, my love.

I'd run a thousand miles to be with you,

But we know that wont do

And pain, it'll slip away, but we will remain forever in our heats.

And light, it'll slip to grey, i just want you safe in my arms.

My... love, i can't leave now that your my love.

I can't sleep now that you are not here.

And i don't know what to doooooooo...

My breath caught in my throat at how beautiful it was, and how well the words went with the song. There was no denying that in another life Beth would have been a star. I felt a pang of sadness for her, for her talent to go wasted in the world we live in now.

"That was beautiful Beth." I said before i could stop myself.

She jumped and looked back at me, "Oh, i didn't know you was listening." She said, her cheeks reddening and she fidgeted around, nervous.

"Put it on again." She did as i said and stood up. She closed her eyes as the music took over her body. I walked to her, not sure about what i was doing, but knowing that it felt right. I put my hand on her hips and she looked up at me, curiosity in those blue pools of hers. "I'm sure you know how to dance, put you hand on my shoulders."

She stared dumbfounded before lifting her hands to my shoulders. Another blush slowly crept up on her cheeks as we started to sway, and i wondered what that blush meant. I haven't dance since i was kid. Last time i done this i was a lot smaller and my mother was the one leading. This time, i was in control. I kept the movement slow and circled us a little. She closed her eyes and smiled. The tension in her body disappeared as she relaxed into me, following my steps. I let myself lean forward and press my lips into her hair. She let out a little sigh.

There was something so enticing about the look she got when music played. It was as if the music took hold of her and made her a different person. The music slowly ended and she quickly hurried away, putting it back to the beginning before coming back to me, now wrapping her arms around my neck and her head resting on my chest. I slowly moved my hands from her hips to the small of her back and pressed her in tightly to me as we swayed. It made me feel nervous and excited to have her this close. A feeling i wasn't overly fond of. We continued to dance, and i found my eyes closing too. Slipping away to the music.

There was a bang at the door, followed by some grunting. I knew it was a Walker and that he had heard the music. But i didn't stop and neither did Beth. I just didn't want to leave this trance we was lost in.

There was something about dancing with Daryl Dixon that was better than dancing with anyone else. Maybe it was the fact that he didn't seem the dancing type, or the fact that he asked me too dance, or maybe it was the way my stomach did somersaults by how close we was. But either way, i was lost in his dance. I looked up and saw his eyes closed. He must feel the same way i do, entranced. We danced for what felt like forever, even when the music had replayed for 4 times and neither could be bothered to start the song again, we still danced in a sweet silence. The Walker at the door did nothing to break our bubble.

Daryl suddenly gasped and pulled away to touch his toe. And that was it, bubble broken. I felt sad that he no longer had his arms around me, and i no longer had my arms around him. The space in front of me strangely felt empty. "Sorry." He said and stood up, leaning against the wall.

"It's okay." I said and smiled. He smiled back and licked his chapped lips. "You know, you can be sweet when you want too."

He chuckled. "Hmm, just don't tell anyone."

I walked over to him, "Your secret is safe with me." I said and got on my tip toes to kiss him lightly on the cheek.

I then walked past him, but he grabbed my hand and pulled me to a stop. I looked back at him, then at our hands. He held my hand tightly, it didn't hurt but it sent a shiver through my body anyway. I looked back at him, hoping he would do something. Pull me back into a hug, or something out of the ordinary. But instead he just sucked in his bottom lip and let my hand go.

I sighed quietly and walked back towards the kitchen. Food wouldn't wait.

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