A/N: Hi all! This one is short but I just wanted to give a little something in honor of Valentine's Day. It is just a cute, mini adventure. I hope everyone has a great weekend, see you Sunday!

-Eleven-

"Ain't much ta look at," Merle threw an arm around a manikin in the Melbrook Mall's JC Penny's. Cupping the fake woman's breast, he waggled his eyebrows. "But she's got mighty purdy…" He looked down before grinning, "Eyes."

An arrow zinged through the air before lodging directly between where the manikin's eyes should have gone. Merle jumped back before glaring at his brother.

"We ain't got time for games Merle." He chided as he grabbed Lake's hand and pulled her into the mall.

Lake looked over her shoulder to see Merle pulling Daryl's arrow from the plastic woman's head. He mumbled to himself before following after them.

Lake turned to the ceiling, which was completely made of glass, allowing the sun to light their entire path. Stores stretched down either side for at least a mile. "This place is huge." She said aloud as they walked past a clothing store that was almost completely bare.

"Ain't gonna be much use to us if we can't find nothin' that ain't been looted." Daryl scratched at his beard that was beginning to get too long. They walked past another store and Lake pulled to a dead stop jerking Daryl's arm. "The hell woman?" He asked before following her gaze to the store's sign.

"We don't know," Lake stared. "But we do need things just in case." Daryl searched her face before giving a nod of agreement. Lake walked into Gymboree and ran her hand across the tiny baby outfits that hung untouched.

"Ain't nobody need baby shit at the end of the world I guess." Daryl said from behind her.

Placing her hand on her stomach, Lake prayed to whatever God existed that her child still lived. "We should just get unisex colors…" She walked the outline of the store, grabbing things as she went. "And pacifiers, bottles, bibs…oh, and a toy or two."

Daryl stopped her hand, "We can't carry all that Lake. Just take what it has ta have." Lake nodded slowly before dropping half of her armful back onto the shelf. Daryl opened his bag and Lake stuffed a handful of baby clothes and a couple other things in before zipping it back up.

Merle waited on a bench outside of the store as they walked out. He looked to his brother before moving ahead without a word. Lake was thankful for his kindness in that moment.

They hit a couple more stores, taking what useful things they could find before Merle piped up, "I need clothes." He looked over at an outdoors supply store and rubbed his hands together. "Daryl," He turned. "Take yer girl shopping; Merle needs ta work."

Lake laughed, "You want to go with him?" She nudged him with her hip. "It's a redneck paradise in there."

Daryl shook his head with a smile, "Nah, Merle will grab extra for me." He shielded his eyes before pointing down yonder. "Let's take you there." Lake rolled her eyes.

Lace and lots of it. She walked through Victoria Secret and grabbed a couple garments from the floor. "What am I going to need this stuff for Daryl? I doubt a teddy will come in handy when fighting walkers." She held up a sexy, black nightgown that was almost completely see-through.

Daryl adjusted himself, "It won't be walkers that'll get ta enjoy it."

Lake scrunched up her face, "You are impossible." He shrugged with a chuckle. She grabbed a few more things, most at Daryl's suggestion, before walking across the walkway into another clothing store.

"That is sexy as hell." Lake smoothed her hands down the tight black, spandex pants she wore as she turned around in the mirror. Daryl sat behind her, legs sprawled out in front of him. Pulling on her boots, she grabbed a red plaid button down and pulled it on as well. Combing her fingers through her hair, that now almost reached her lower back; she tried to recognize the woman in her reflection.

Her face had thinned out, giving her higher cheekbones than she ever had before. Her dark eyes looked almost black as they stared back at her. She continued to run her hands down her waist and thighs as she turned. The pregnancy had given her thin body sensual curves that she would have killed for. Honestly, she didn't look half bad.

Daryl pushed himself into her from behind. "Mhmm." He rumbled as he placed his hands over hers as they ran over her body. She tried to turn and kiss him, but Daryl stopped her. "I got somethin' for ya." Lake turned in his arms and looked down at what he held in his hand.

"What is that Daryl?" Her hand flew up to her mouth.

He held a small ring which his large hand dwarfed. "I know if none of this shit happened, I wouldn't have no chance with a girl like you…but if I did I'd want ta make ya mine." He awkwardly held out the simple gold band. "I guess this is me sayin' that if it still existed, I'd marry ya."

Lake wiped away the tears in her eyes as she placed the ring on her finger. Holding it out in front of her she beamed at Daryl who had turned a flattering shade of pink. Throwing her arms around his neck, she squeezed him until he choked and pulled her away.

"Damn, you like ta broke my neck." Daryl rubbed his muscles. Looking completely uncomfortable, he kicked at the rubble on the ground. "Well, come on." He turned and walked away.

"Daryl!" Lake shouted after him. He waited until she was at his side where she took his hand, "I would have said yes."

"Huh?" Daryl looked down at her with an eyebrow raised.

"If marriage still existed; Even if walkers didn't overrun the world." She kissed the back of his hand. "I would have said yes."

The corner of Daryl's mouth crept up into a grin as he nodded. Together they left in search of Merle; when they found him, still in the camo store, they started to drag him out. "Hey! I ain't decided which one I like best yet!" Merle left with both.