Bethy Week Day Four: Enchanted
The soft sound of Beth singing filled Daryl's ears as he lay stretched out inside of the coffin. Her fingers played haunting melodies on the piano and he closed his eyes to submerge himself in the sound of her voice. She sang softly at first but slowly got louder as it became clear to her that he wanted her to keep singing.
Beth's enchanting voice slowly began to lull him to sleep and he felt peaceful for the first time in a very long while. The music suddenly drawled to a stop and Daryl slowly opened his eyes to look over at Beth who had turned around to watch him with curious eyes.
"What?" he grunted self consciously.
Beth blushed and ducked her head. "I thought you were asleep." she admitted before looking back up at him.
Daryl shook his head slowly as Beth stood up and peered at the coffin curiously.
"Is it actually comfortable?" she asked quietly as she inched a small step forward.
He nodded, his mouth suddenly dry as she approached him tortuously slowly. After what felt like minutes but was likely only seconds Beth stood next to the coffin, raising her hands to rest them on the side of the wooden box.
"Can I join you?" she whispered, her voice betraying her nerves by its slight tremble.
Daryl's own voice seemed to be refusing to work so he simply turned on his side to allow her some room beside him. She climbed in carefully and stretched herself out next to him, their bodies pressing together in places due to the cramped quarters. Daryl felt his heart speed up at her proximity and idly he wondered if she could feel it or if the pounding of her own heart was drowning him out.
For a moment neither of them said anything, they simply lay and stared into each other's eyes. Daryl could feel something change between them in that moment. He felt the sudden need to kiss her and slowly he rose his hand to cup her face. Beth's eyes fluttered shut and she did not move away from him, instead inching a smidgen closer.
Daryl moved forward, his lips only a breath away from hers when suddenly her stomach let out a loud rumble.
Beth let out a startled giggle and Daryl pulled back away from her, the moment suddenly broken. She grinned at him, looking slightly embarrassed.
Daryl simply sat up and offered her a hand to help her down from the coffin.
"Let's get you some food Greene." He said, only slightly put out by the interruption. Reminding himself that they would have plenty of time later to continue this interaction Daryl helped lead Beth out of the room.