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Chapter 10 - "Save Me"
Kate stood beside the building and started to cry. Heaving sobs escaped her chest and she crumpled to a sitting position. There was no one around; or if there was, they didn't care. No one thought twice when a woman came and left Negan's apartment. She let go of all of the emotion that was inside of her. Her face a mess, eyes red, she decided to find refuge in the only place she could. She walked across the compound and opened the door to Simon's room.
He had been chain-smoking again. The ashtray was full of butts and ash. A haze of smoke fell over the room. He looked up to Kate, tears in his own eyes. She tried to smile, but it was half hearted. She couldn't bring herself to feel anything. She was helpless. Kate went to the bathroom and turned on the shower. She wanted to wash away the scent of sex. Negan hadn't even offered to let her clean herself up. She stripped off her clothes and let the hot water roll over her.
"Kate?" Simon's voice called. He walked to the shower and leaned against the bathroom door.
"It's over. I'll survive. I always do."
Simon wasn't sure what he could do to help her. He didn't want to leave her alone, but he didn't want to stand guard. He wanted to help her know that it wasn't avoidable, this episode with Negan. That it wasn't her fault. That he loved her. He wasn't sure how she would react as he removed his clothes. He hesitated but the stepped into the shower with her.
Kate rested her head against his chest. He bent down and kissed her. A real kiss, from someone who loved her. Someone who wanted all of her, body and mind. He was her safe place.
Simon pulled the shampoo bottle from the shelf and started to wash her hair. His fingers helped her relax, and her shoulder muscles started to loose their tension. He soaped up the washcloth and ran it over her arms and her back. When he got to her legs, she trembled.
"I'm sorry. " Simon replied, not wanting to push her.
"Make it all go away. Please." She asked of him.
He slid himself inside of her and she moaned, pressing her hands against the wall of the shower. He held her breasts while he slowly moved his hips. Water fell over them, turning cool, but neither cared. With every gentle thrust, he made her feel whole again. When they had finished, Simon turned off the water and handed her a towel.
"He will never do that to you again. Never."
" You can't protect me forever. He takes what he wants." Kate whispered
" Fuck that. I'll die before I let him touch you again." Simon declared.
Kate knew that he meant it. The look in his eyes assured her of that. She placed a hand on his cheek and Simon closed his eyes. Kate only wished that she could protect him from himself.
At 2am, there was loud banging on the door to Simon's room. Kate sat up and realized that the space next to her was empty. She quickly dressed, and answered the door.
One of Negan's bodyguards was standing in the doorway, pale as a ghost.
"What is it?" Kate demanded.
The man stuttered, and all she could understand were the words 'dead', 'blood everywhere', and 'help'. She threw on her jacket and ran to the hospital.