A Man Or A Monster

by Manic-Mamma

Not knowing what happened to her husband when the world went to hell, Kassie has mastered the art of not feeling. After 2 yrs of just surviving, she meets Negan, and is forced to face her emotions. Kassie struggles with the feelings she's having... Does she trust her gut or her heart? If she does let herself feel again, wouldn't it be a mistake to fall in love with a monster?

5. Chapter 5

Chapter 5:

"What kind of an asshole do you think I am?"

"Negan looked as if he'd been punched in the gut, as his gaze turned towards the baby's cry. When he looked back at Kassie with a cold and questioning expression, she felt like a deer caught in headlights… once again, everything seemingly going in slow motion."

Before Kassie knew what was happening, Negan began to head towards the house. He opened the back door and went straight for the nearby playpen where Judith was crying with her arms stretched out. She had awoken from her nap and was vocalizing that she was ready for lunch. She didn't know or care who exactly fulfilled this request, Judith was accustomed to being held by strangers. Negan bent down a gently picked the toddler up, holding her with care. Judith immediately stopped crying, and she began touching her little fingers to Negan's rough face. The sight of a beard was most likely comforting to her, since Rick always seems to have one form or another on his own face.

Kassie walked in as she entered her house…on this sight. The sight of this tall murderous maniac holding the innocent baby girl. Kassie's maternal instincts kicked in, and she all but ran across the room, stopping directly in front of Negan.

"Give her to me!" Kassie demanded, as she glared into Negan's eyes, her fear of the man temporarily gone. Her only thought was for Judith's safety. The change in Kassie's demeanor was not lost on Negan, as he turned his attention back to Judith, ignoring Kassie's request. It was almost too much for her as Negan giggled at the feel of Judith's fingers in his beard. With Kassie holding her ground, stationed between Negan and the door, she reached out her arms, and this time asked "Please. Please don't hurt her."

"What kind of an asshole do you think I am doll-face?" Negan replied as he smiled down at Judith.

Before Kassie even knew the words were coming out of her mouth, she blurted, "The kind of asshole that gets off on bashing innocent peoples brains out!" "Oh Shit!" she thought to herself "Me and my big mouth."

However, instead of getting angry, Negan just handed the baby over to Kassie, and replied, "Sweetheart, you have no idea what gets me off. But, I can definitely arrange for you to find out."