"Daryl what are you doing?"

He pulls me toward him and onto the bed, me falling on top of him.

"I need you Beth. I have for so long. Please baby.. Please"

He reaches up and kisses me, full of passion.

His tongue explores my mouth and his hands move all over my body. I moan and he sighs at the sound, completely and utterly content.

His hand work their way under my top, moving higher and higher until he reaches my breasts. He unclips my bra then takes off my shirt, leaving me only in my pants yet him fully clothed. I take this opportunity to start moving my hands up his shirt. He pulls it over his head and starts undoing my pants. My breathing hitches as he is getting closer and closer. He stops and looks at me; "can I keep going darlin'?"

I nod my head and he gives me a small smile before kissing me on the forehead. He removed my pants so I am only in my underwear, he starts unbuckling his belt and pulls down the zip of his pants, pulling them down along with his boxers. My eyes widen as I take in the sight of him..."how is it gonna-"

"It'll be fine baby, trust me." I calm down a bit as he puts his arms around me and kisses me again.

"I'm sorry daryl" I turn away and leave the cell, ignoring his protests. I just couldn't do it. After everything I just...I'm not used to letting people in and trusting them so easily after jimmy and yet here I am willing to give myself to none other than Daryl Dixon!

I reach my cell and sit on the bed, my head resting in my hands.

"I can wait." I look up to see Daryl, confusion evident on my face.

"I know what he did to you has scarred you. I'm not going to push you. I want you beth green and I know you want me, but if it's going to take time in order for you to 100% be ready then I can wait."

I nod whilst tears begin to roll down my face. "Thank you Daryl"

"All good baby girl"

He walks over to me and sits down, I place my head on his shoulder and close my eyes taking in the peace and quiet. He runs his hand up and down my harm as a sign of comfort.

We hear a cry and our heads snap up, our composure changing and becoming alert and completely awake.

"It's just Judith. I better go get her"

He signals a nod as I leave the cell, "Hey Rick".

"Hey, how you feeling?"

I smile and reach for Judith "Fine, bit worn out though, having a bit of trouble sleeping lately"

He nods in agreement, " I um...I saw you earlier, you were crying...everything okay? I was going to come up to you but some walkers reached the fence and I saw Daryl talking to you"

My heart skips a beat at his name... "yeah honestly I'm all good. Don't stress!" He seems satisfied enough with the answer and pats me on the shoulder before leaving the cell.

Im nursing Judith and begin humming, she quickly falls asleep to my disbelief.

Daryl's p.o.v

I follow the tune of her voice, stopping once I reach the doorway. Her back is to me so I take this moment to listen, lost and completely in awe.

She stops singing and I begin a silent clap, she spins on her heel almost losing her balance. She quickly puts down Judith before anything happens to her, with a smile she begins walking towards me. I don't say anything at first, I just look. I reach up and cup her cheek with my hand, brushing some hair out of the way at the same time. Her reaction is exactly what I wanted, she leans into my palm, smiling slightly, enough to show her dimples.

"You're beautiful"

I pause before continuing

"Beth, how did this happen? It seemed almost inevitable... Me finding you in my cell. I'd thought about you on various occasions but you truly compelled me when I saw you standing there...I'm nothin' compared to you darlin'...nothin'."

A tear slides down her cheek before she talks once more. "Please...don't speak of yourself like that. You're one of the most wonderful people I have ever met...you're a guardian Daryl...to everyone. But to me, you're my guardian angel." She chuckles and stares into my eyes.