Thank you all for being so patient with me in getting this chapter out! I had some serious writer's block and thanks to a very close friend (Adk83) for helping get the brain moving again! I had really planned to have this out about four days ago, but the hubby found another project to do! Bad hubby! No more projects!
vinur1996-I think this is the chapter you've been chomping the bit to see! Thank you for your R&R! Enjoy!
SeverusSnape'sLove-Dear, who wouldn't want to attack that man?! hehe. Some of the group react better/quicker than others, I think it's still sinking in, so we will have to see how people react. Thank you for your R&R!
-FuschiaGrasshopper- I thought it would come across better Allie chewing on Beth than Natty. Oh yes, Natty and Daryl need each other! *giggles evilly* I think Allie is trying her best to stay unbiased, but it will be hard to stay that way forever you know. Thank you so much for your R&Rs', love seeing you in the reviews!
Adk83-Thank you so much for being a wonderful best friend and un-sticking my swiss cheese brain, I love you!
To Smittendebs, Guest, Leyshla Gisel, Drbadass Is In, HermioneandMarcus and anyone else I missed, thank you so much for being faithful readers! I love seeing your reviews and I hope you continue reading and enjoying!
So I had a weird dream that was something like a cross over between TWD and Hunger Games...what do you all think of that idea? Let me know in PM or reviews!
Let's play a game...if you're the first who can answer the following three questions about some of my previous works here on this site correctly, I will write a totally custom piece the way you want it as your prize. Whatever you think up is game! It will be posted here on the site once the piece is finished unless you choose it not to be. It's kind of a treasure hunt, as you will have to read the pieces to find the answers! Please PM me your answers, you have one week to compete! Let the games begin, and may the odds be ever in your favor!
1) How does Enve tell Derek that Brad is related to her?
2) What does Caitlin's father Paddy do for a job?
3) What does Murphy nickname Ana?
As always, leave a lil something in the box on the way out and enjoy the show!
Daryl came to stand next to Natalie; who grasped his hand firmly into hers, effectively marking him as hers. Beth's eyes misted over as she took in the scene, even though Daryl had made no advances towards her, or gave any indication he was interested in her, Beth still had a crush on him. Daryl's eyes met Beth's as he looked over the faces of the shocked group. Not only were they processing that Daryl was with someone, but that he had a 17 year old daughter with that person. Daryl shook his head; Beth was rubbing tears from her eyes as Maggie held her close.
"What ya'll gawking at? S'not like I knew I had a kid up till a couple days ago either. Me and Natalie's got history together. Ain't like I was ever interested in Beth and her girl crushes." Daryl growled at the staring bystanders, his words hitting deep.
"Well congrats on the daughter and the woman Daryl. If it makes you happy then we all can be happy for you." Glenn walked up, slapping Daryl on the shoulder as he introduced himself to Allie and Natalie. Each person of the group who hadn't met Daryl's family introduced themselves before gathering up the last of the supplies from the house. Daryl watched as each vehicle was loaded with supplies and people before getting into the Jeep. Natalie set the Jeep in gear, nosing out onto the road, heading for home.
Daryl reached over pulling Natalie's dark tresses free from the ponytail she kept it in. He loved seeing the wind blowing her hair as she drove. Natalie glanced over at Daryl, seeing the grin creeping across his lips. Natalie chuckled as she shifted into 5th gear, tearing down the road heading for home. Daryl grinning was always a good thing; no one could ever guess what he was thinking. The odds could be in Natalie's favor for all she knew, that was a gamble she was willing to play.
Natalie directed traffic as the group unloaded vehicles. Guns and food went into the house, other household goods like furniture, bedding, all the house type stuff found a home out in the half empty barn. It was clean, heated in the winter, cooled in the summer and secure when the metal doors were closed and locked. There was even a small full bathroom near the workshop. Natalie's mother didn't like her father coming into the house reeking of blood after butchering an animal for a customer. Roy fixed that problem by having a bathroom installed in the barn. It was the only place Natalie could offer to Rick's group, the house only offered three bedrooms, two of which were permanently occupied. Natalie wanted to keep the spare room for Daryl, as well as a patient needing care.
"Natalie we appreciate you letting us move into the barn, we've slept in worse for sure. We'll continue moving over stuff over tomorrow. For tonight though, we're going home. Tomorrow afternoon good for you for us to finish moving in?" Rick stood next to Natalie while Maggie carried the last box of house stuff into the barn. The sun was setting low over the pasture; Natalie spied Allie heading off for the barn to take care of the horses like she did every night.
"You're welcome. Yeah tomorrow afternoon is good. You know how to get back to the McCaffrey place from here?" Natalie's voice sounded tired in her own ears, it had been a long day, and all she wanted was a hot shower, dinner and bed.
"I think I can figure it out. Left out the driveway, down three roads, turn right. Fourth farm on the left." Rick grinned at Natalie, shaking her hand.
"You got it. See you all tomorrow." Natalie walked through the barn lot, heading into the house. Natalie kicked off her boots at the kitchen door, walking through the house in her socks. Midway up the stairs she heard water running; following the sound she realized it was coming from her bathroom in her bedroom. Only one person would have enough balls to take a shower in her bathroom. Natalie stripped down in her bedroom; the gamble was hers to take, life was short during these times.
The bathroom door was slightly ajar, steam rolling out into the bedroom. Natalie crept into the bathroom, pulling the curtain back slowly. Daryl had his head under the steaming shower, water running down his neck and back. Muscles corded in his arms as Daryl braced himself against the shower wall. Natalie wrapped her arms around his chest, her fingertips resting on Daryl's collarbone, laying her head on his back. This closeness with him was what she missed, here, in this moment, she felt tied to him still.
Daryl sighed; pulling her hand onto his chest. Natalie could feel Daryl's heartbeat resonating under her fingertips; he was always her strength, her anchor in the world. Daryl shivered as Natalie teased heated kisses along his tight, roughened shoulder blades. Daryl swung Natalie around in front of him; yelping with the scalding water blasting her skin. Natalie's eyes snapped open as Daryl sucked her bottom lip between his teeth; his strong arms pulling her flush against his chest. Natalie groaned; digging her fingers into Daryl's back; his teeth trailing fire down her neck. Natalie cried out at the pain mixed with pleasure, Daryl grunted reaching behind Natalie to shut the water off.
"Baby, gotta move this to the bed if you wanna continue, water's went cold." Daryl brushed the water from Natalie's eyelashes, his lips gentle on her neck. Natalie nodded as Daryl swung her up into his arms; easily carrying her into the bedroom before dropping her onto the bed.
Natalie giggled seeing the grin spreading across Daryl's face, "Guess the taboo's out of foolin' around in your folks' bedroom now huh?"
"You didn't ever want to fool around in their bedroom Daryl. You liked the hayloft better if I recall correctly." Natalie sucked a breath through her teeth; Daryl's fingers ran up the inside of her thigh, grazing across her dewy skin. His teeth nipped at her earlobe, his voice a whisper in her ear, holding her hands captive above head.
"Tell me Natty, I want to hear it from you." Daryl growled out against her neck, licking at the throbbing pulse in Natalie's neck. Daryl wanted her with an ache he couldn't put words to, much less feelings.
Natalie swallowed hard; her wrists struggling under Daryl's grip. There was no question she wanted Daryl, with every fiber of her being she burned for him. Her brain fogged over with lust for this man whose skin was inches from hers, Daryl released her wrists to venture farther down her body.
Daryl's hand cupped her breast, teasing the nipple with his fingers. His other hand rested dangerously low on Natalie's hip, absently dragging fingers across her thigh. Every motion set Natalie's nerve endings on high burn, Daryl was gasoline to her flame.
"I want you inside me. Need you inside me, please Daryl." Natalie's plea didn't fall on deaf ears; Daryl turned Natalie onto her side, straddling her leg underneath him. Daryl held tight to Natalie's ankle over his shoulder, sinking into her inch by glorious inch. He had never felt her so tight before; the feeling of her wrapped around him elicited a hum in his throat. Natalie gasped as Daryl toyed with her, slowly easing in and out, his thumb gliding over her clit in time with his motions. Natalie fisted the pillow in front of her, burying her face to muffle the cries escaping past her lips.
As much as Daryl loved extending Natalie's pleasure, the sensations were driving him to the brink of insanity. Daryl dug his fingers into Natalie's thighs; her body visibly shuddering under him as she cried into the pillow crushed into her face. Seconds later he felt her grip him like a vise as her soul washed over him. It was more than he could handle, barking out her name with a final thrust, marking her as his once more.
Sweat glistened on Natalie's skin; the chill in the bedroom made her shiver. Daryl wrapped her in his arms, his warmth radiating into Natalie causing her eyes to slowly close. Daryl always had a higher basal body temperature than the textbook answer. Natalie found it more a comfort than a curse; it was one more thing Daryl passed onto their daughter.
Daryl waited until he was sure Natalie was asleep prior to unwrapping himself from her and pulling the quilt over her bare shoulders. A smile crept across Natalie's face as Daryl lightly kissed her forehead. Daryl gathered up his clothes, quickly and quietly dressing before heading out into the stable to help Allie with the night chores.
Daryl was in a good mood, everything was right in his world for the moment. Well, past the dead that had become the norm. Daryl was on good terms with Natalie, things were going well with Allie and the group was coming together nicely. What could go wrong?