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Song: Foxes - All I Need.

~ Chapter 16 ~

Violet picked Oscar up and put him on the metal island in the kitchen. He giggled and played with Rick sheriff's hat. Carl was sat on a stool laughing along with him. It was early in the morning, and she was up making Oscar something to eat. Frank had passed out in his room, and Violet thought he deserved some sleep, even though he was acting like an idiot about Daryl. She knew that she needed to sit down and talk to him about it, because Daryl made her happy, and he wasn't going to change her opinion on him.

She had been trying her hardest not to think about Rufus, but it was hard. He was alive, somewhere, and he knew she was alive too. Out of all of the people that have died from this virus, she kind of hoped he would've died, but apparently Violet wasn't blessed with such luck.

Rick walked into the kitchen wiping his oily hands with a rag. He looked over at Violet with a serious expression and she handed Oscar his bowl of food.

"Carl would you take Oscar into the lounge," Rick spoke firmly, and Carl nodded his head, then led Oscar out of the room. Rick stood on the other side of the island, and she flashed him an innocent smile, but he didn't return it.

"What is it?" She asked.

"Sit," They both sat down on the stools, and she buried her hands in her lap.

"Daryl and I are trying to fix the generator in the basement," He said, and she nodded her head.

"That's good," She responded.

"I talked to him about Shane, and what had happened back on the farm. He mentioned something…he said Shane tried to rape you," Violet sighed and she rested her chin in her palm. "I'm sorry that I turned a blind eye to the things he was doing to you-"

"Don't apologize," She whispered.

"I'm meant to be your leader, and I failed to keep you safe from someone that had always been a danger, but I chose to ignore it because he was my best friend," He explained and she saw the honesty on his face.

Violet felt sadness stir up in her stomach. Last night, after Daryl had fallen asleep, she had gone into the bathroom and cried for hours, because things had added up in her head. Shane had always scared her, just his appearance terrified her, but it had been too similar to a person from her past. She should've known.

Tears fell from her eyes, and she quickly wiped them away.

"What's wrong?" Rick asked, and she bit her bottom lip.

"Did Shane ever tell you that he had a brother?" She questioned, and Rick nodded his head.

"He mentioned that he had an older brother, but he never told me his name," He responded. "Why? How did you know that he had a brother?"

"His names Rufus."

"Oh."

Rick stared back at her with a shocked expression. She flashed him a weak smile, then played with her fingers.

"Last night, I was in bed and I remembered something from my past. I had blocked everything out about Rufus, he was nonexistent in my mind, which was a good thing. That's when I remembered the court hearing…I remember Shane being there…" She sighed. "I didn't recognize that it was him when you lot came to the farm, but now I see the resemblance between them both…that's why he was out to get me, because my family got his brother sent to prison."

"I-I never knew. Violet, god, I'm so sorry," Rick spoke with empathy in his tone, and she shrugged her shoulders.

"You never knew, and neither did I until now," She replied. "It's okay, I'm going to be fine. I always am, I'm just sick of getting thrown around like a rag doll, I'm sick of getting beaten and hurt. I want to feel safe and I want to be free, but I can't seem to catch a break…everything seems to be out to hurt me, I thought I had to be scared of the walkers, but I've actually got to be scared of the people trying to survive. I want a home. I want a family. And I want love! You! Rick, you got to live that life, all I've had is heartbreak after heartbreak. You got to get your education, you got to go to college. Then buy yourself a home and find a partner, then have children! I had my parents and sister taken away from me. I was living on the streets at eighteen, I was in abandoned places dealing with sinister men, and I never even got to have my first job! I never got that moment when some guy from high school sweeps you off your feet and promised you thousands of things. I never got busted for sneaking out to some high school party! I never had that group of friends that you'd spend every night together with and I sure as hell never got to experience what it was like to be free!"

Violet's whole body trembled, but she felt like a massive weight had been lifted off her chest. Rick walked around the island, then pulled her into his arms. She cried into his neck and he wrapped his arms around her.

"Violet, I promise you that I won't let anyone else hurt you again. I promise you that we'll find a safe place, and I promise you that it'll be a place where you can live the closest thing to a normal life, because you deserve that…"

The door opened and Rick looked over at Daryl. His eyebrows furrowed when his eyes landed on Violet. Rick pulled away and turned her around, then she wrapped her arms around his neck and cried some more. Daryl gave him a questioning look.

"Just hold her," Rick patted his shoulder, and left.

…

Violet waited for Daryl to return from talking to Rick and she knew he was going to tell him everything she had just admitted to feeling. Violet just wasn't ready to explain it all again. The door flung open and she jumped, looking over at Daryl's fuming form. She got to her feet, and opened her mouth to say something, but he cut her off.

"You told Rick and not me!?" His voice boomed and her mouth immediately closed. "After everythin', ya told him!"

"Daryl," She sighed. "Are you kidding me?"

"Do I look like I'm jokin' girl?" He growled. "I'm supposed to be…to be ya…"

Violet watched Daryl mentally fight with himself, and she walked over to him.

"It wasn't out of choice. Rick was just there and I got angry. My mouth kept running, and I couldn't stop myself," She explained.

"You was cryin' in the bathroom, whilst I was asleep," He hissed in her face and she rested her hands on his chest. "Why didn't ya wake me?"

"I bet your sick of me crying," She said, and he stepped away from her.

"The things ya said to Rick, were they true?" He asked, and she nodded her head. "I can't give you what ya want."

"What do you mean?"

"I'm not that perfect boyfriend that can promise ya thousands of things-"

"No," Her voice croaked. "Daryl, I didn't mean it like that-"

"Am I not good 'nough for you?"

"No!" She snapped. "Daryl, listen to me. You're perfect for me, I don't need you to promise me thousands of things. I was only being stereotypical about girls in high school."

"Why didn't ya talk to me about it?!" He shouted, and she grumbled.

"I feel like I'm talking to a child-"

"Yeah, well I'm lookin' at one right now!" Violet's face fell and she narrowed her eyes at him.

"How many times have I told you to STOP CALLING ME THAT!" She screeched, losing all self-control. "Why are you acting like this? It's not a big deal, I was going to tell you anyway Daryl…wait, are you jealous that I told Rick first?"

"No!" He barked, and she smirked.

"You are!" She pointed her finger at him, and he hit her arm away.

"I'm not jealous," He growled in her face.

"Liar," She tilted her head to the side in a mocking manner, and his mouth fell into a firm line.

Suddenly, he crashed his lips against hers and she stumbled back. He gripped her waist with one hand and buried his fingers into her long hair. He walked her backwards until her legs hit the bed and they fell down onto the mattress. He pulled away and his hot breath plastered her face and she smiled.

Violet kissed him quickly on his lips. Daryl reached out, and grabbed the back of her neck, crashing her lips back to his. Violet gasped, then slowly melted into his lips. She lifted her leg and wrapped it around his waist, then flipped him onto his back and straddled his hips.

Violet relaxed her body and let herself sink against his. She wanted this, and she needed the closeness and comfort. Daryl buried his hand into the back of her hair, and she brought her hand up to the side of his face.

Violet could feel every nerve ending beginning to tingle, and she felt her heart starting to beat faster. Daryl moved his lips away from hers, and he kissed a trail along her jawline, and down her neck. Daryl nibbled on the skin near her beating pulse, and a gasp escaped her lips. He sucked at the pale skin there, and Violet buried her hands into his hair.

Daryl curled his fingers around the hem of her shirt, and he pulled it up her body. Violet took it from his hands, and tossed it to the side. She brought her lips back to his, and he stroked circles on her back. Goosebumps appeared on her skin from his touch, and the cold air hit her bare skin.

Daryl reached around and undid the clasp of her bra. Violet mentally prayed that no one would come up and interrupt them. Daryl sucked on the skin of her neck, then he placed his hand on her hips, and pushed her off his lap and back down on the mattress.

He kissed his way down her cleavage, and over to her right breast. He took her hardened nipple into his mouth, and another gasp escaped Violet's red lips. Daryl looked up at her to see she was watching him contently. He brought his other hand up, and gently massaged her other breast.

Violet felt a surge of heat rush through her body, and she rolled her head back. A part of her began to tingle, bringing a brand new sensation to her body. She moaned, and bit down hard on her bottom lip.

Daryl pulled his mouth away from her nipple, and he hovered over her face. Her eyes fluttered open, and she stared back at him with her big green eyes. He lowered his face down to hers and he kissed her lips, sucking on her bottom lip. Daryl felt her trembling hands reach for his chest, and he pulled away.

He knew she was wanting to take off his shirt, but he wasn't sure if he was ready for her to see his scars, even though she'd shown him hers. Violet trailed her hands down his chest, and then paused at the hem of his shirt.

"They don't change who you are," She whispered, breathlessly. "It won't make me think any different of you."

Daryl stared back at her, and he rested his forehead against hers. Violet pulled on his shirt, and began to move it up his body, and with one more tug it was off his body. She placed it down next to her, and she looked down at his chest to see his abs. She reached around, and her fingertips brushed against the rough scars on his back. She felt him stiffen, but she continued to trace them with her fingers.

"See, they don't change who you are...they make you stronger," She kissed him on the corner of his lips.

This seemed to ignite the animal side of him. He began to attack her neck with endless kisses, and their bodies molded together. Violet buried her fingers into his hair, and she moaned as he began to kiss his way down her body.

He brought his hands to the button on her jeans, and he tore it open. Daryl pulled them down her long legs, and threw them behind him. He hovered over her body, resting his hands by her head.

Violet felt her breathing hitch in the back of her throat. She was nervous, and scared at the same time. Her chest was heaving for air, and she could tell Daryl could sense her nervousness.

He brought his hand to her hip and curled his finger around her panties. Daryl slowly pulled them off her body, and Violet immediately wanted to cover herself, but she didn't. Daryl took in the sight of her naked body beneath his, and a small smile came to his lips.

Violet reached out her shaking hands, and began to undo his belt. Daryl watched her closely, and he saw the blush that had crept up onto her cheeks. She undid his button and Daryl began to push them off him. They soon joined the pile of clothes, which had already been discarded.

Daryl brought his lips back to hers, and his fingers dug into the soft skin of her thighs. He slowly stroked his way to her center, making Violet shiver. He pushed one finger inside of her, and Daryl felt Violet dig her fingers into his biceps. She bit down hard on her bottom lip when he slipped a second inside of her. He set a steady pace, and he could hear her heavy breathing in his ear. He pulled his fingers out of her, then he pushed his boxers down his legs and placed them off to the side.

Violet opened her eyes, and they fell on his hardened self. She tried to hide her surprise at the size, but she clearly didn't hide it well enough, because Daryl saw her eyes widen at the sight of it.

"Ya sure," He whispered, his breathing heavy. Violet looked into his darkened eyes, and nodded her head.

Daryl grabbed her behind her knees and brought her legs up to his waist, and she locked them around him. He stopped, then looked at her again. She stared back at him and flashed him a smile.

Daryl slowly pushed himself inside of her. He heard her hiss out, and she buried her face into the crook of his neck. Daryl paused, until he felt her body relax in his arms. Violet buried her fingers into his hair, and he began to move inside of her.

Violet gasped, and a moan escaped her lips. He thrusted in and out of her and he felt himself getting closer to the edge, fast. Violet's head rolled back and a deep groan erupted from her lips. Her long hair was spread out around her and Daryl rested his hand on top of her brown locks and bunched it up in his hand.

He picked up the pace as he felt her nails dig into his back. She bit down hard on her bottom lip, but her quiet purrs got louder. Her head rolled into the mattress, and she felt herself getting closer to her peak. Her eyes fluttered closed, and she zoned in on the sound of Daryl's heavy breathing.

"Daryl..." She gasped, and he felt her walls tighten around him. He buried his face into her hair, and another groan came from Violet's lips. It was soon covered with the sound of her breathing becoming rapid. "Daryl," Violet felt her whole body tense up, and she let herself go around him. With a few more thrusts Daryl felt himself reach the edge, and he released himself inside of her.

His whole body collapsed on top of hers, and Violet smiled whilst trying to catch her breath. She began to trace the scars on his back, and she placed a gentle kiss on his shoulder.

Daryl pulled himself out of her, and his body towered over hers. She smiled at him, her whole body feeling a bit sore, but it was a nice feeling. He lay down next to her, then they both turned their heads to look at one another.

"You are beyond perfect to me," She croaked. "Ain't nothing going to change that."

A small smile appeared on his face, and leaned over and kissed her forehead. She moved her body up against his side. He grabbed the blanket from the bed and placed it over them both.

"From now on, when there's a supply run, or any confrontation with other groups, please will you just stay where it's safe…I don't want ya hurt anymore."

"I promise."

…

"Do you wish you stayed with me in Florida?" Frank sat down on the sofa opposite Violet. They were in the lounge, which contained a bookshelf, a table and chairs, then four couches.

"Yes, sometimes I do, but then sometimes I don't, because I wouldn't have met some of these people," She explained.

"Like that archer?" He questioned. "Violet he's the same age as me-"

"I'm not discussing his age with you Frank," She muttered, then she brought her legs up underneath her. "I…I really like him."

"He ain't good enough for you."

"You don't know him at all," Violet retorted instantly. "He may seem harsh and rough, but he's the best thing that's ever happened to me."

"I'm here to take care of you now," He said, and she shook her head.

"I managed to survive without you…Frank you're my family, and I care about what you have to say, but you don't have a say in this."

"I am the only family you have left-"

"I know that!" She snapped. "But, I'm not going to end things with Daryl just because you don't think he's good enough for me."

"I really can't change your mind?" She shook her head. "You always were stubborn."

She breathed out a laugh, and Oscar walked through the swinging doors. He raced over, and climbed onto Violets lap. She hugged him tight, and he began to show her what he'd drawn in his notebook.

"Look, I drew Mr Daryl and you," He snickered, and finished off drawing Daryl's hair.

"Wow, that's great," Violet kissed the side of his head, then Oscar ripped out the page.

"Will you give this to him…he's a bit scary," The door opened and Daryl walked in. Frank got to his feet and left the room, and Violet watched Oscar bite his lip, then he jumped off her lap and cautiously walked over to Daryl. "I drew this," He spoke quickly, then he ran off after Frank.

Daryl watched him go, then he looked back at Violet who grinned at him. "He says that you're a scary man," She got to her feet and walked over to him. He stared down at the drawing, then folded it up and put it in his pocket. He looked at Violet with a heated gaze and she stepped up close to him, wrapping her arms around his neck.

"How are you feelin'?" He asked, and she bit her bottom lip.

"Sore," She responded and he groaned, kissing her forehead. "But, I'm glad it happened with you…didn't really fancy dying a virgin."

"Girl, don't say shit like that," He grumbled, burying his face into her neck. She giggled when he bit down gently on her pale skin. He pulled away and rested his forehead against hers. "Rick is callin' a meetin'."

"About?"

"He wants to ask everyone whether they wanna' stay here for a while," He explained. "I think this place is to open to stay in."

"I feel like if we make a safe perimeter it will be an alright place for the time being. I'd love to be able to relax and stay out of danger," She admitted. "And we know, I'm a magnet for trouble."

"Hm," He mused, and he kissed her quickly on the lips.

They made their way out of the lounge and into the kitchen. Everyone was sat at the table, and Daryl sat down, and Violet jumped up onto the metal island and sat down.

"Okay," Rick rested his hands on his hips. "What do you guys think about staying here for a while, because I think we can stay here for a couple of weeks."

Everyone looked at one another, and a smile broke out on Violet's face when they all nodded their heads.