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Chapter 7
Hello there dearies! Here is another chapter for you beautiful people! This one was bloody creepy! Please enjoy!
''So you just have parties now and then?'' Layla asks Chris as they walk around cold drinks in hand.
''Yeah but they are for a reason.'' Chris says giving Layla a coy smile.
Layla eyes him suspiciously. ''What reason?'' She asks.
Chris smirks. ''You will find out later.'' He says.
Layla smiles. ''Cannot wait.'' She says.
Chris puts his arm around her. ''So how is my best friend today?'' He asks.
Layla leans into him. ''Better, I had a dream last night that I was back with Daryl, no words were spoken he just held me and it just felt so good to be back in his arms. Then I woke up.'' She says before downing the rest of her drink.
Chris squeezes her arm. ''You are going out with Merle and I am sure you will find him. That heart of yours knows where to go to find him.'' He says pointing to Layla's chest.
Layla smiles up at him. ''I saw the baby too, in my dream it is so beautiful just like my mum.'' She says.
''You think your mums had it?'' He asks.
''Must of by now.'' Layla sighs.
''Come on you need cheering up, I am going to introduce you to some friends of mine.'' He says.
Layla smirks up at him. ''The girl you are fucking?'' he asks.
Chris laughs. ''She is one of them yes.'' He says.
Layla smiles brightly at him. ''Lead the way dude.'' She says.
Chris smiles and nods his head for her to follow him. She does and he walks up to a group of three people, two females and one male that all look around her and Chris' age. They all smile widely at Chris.
''Hey guys, you've been itching to meet her so here she is, this is my best friend Layla.'' He says as Layla positions herself beside him.
Layla smiles and waves at the three people in front of her. ''Hey.'' She breathes.
Chris then puts his arm around her. ''The blondes Milly, the brunettes Taylor and this lad here is James.'' He says pointing to the tanned boy with coal black hair. Milly was small blonde straight hair in pigtails with bright blue eyes and pail skin, she reminded Layla of Beth. Taylor however was a tall brunette who had her long straight hair pulled scrapped back by a headband; she was tanned also and had a small frame much like Layla's. Jame was quite small for a boy and seemed quite buff for his age, which surprised Layla since they weren't fighting the dead on the outside of Woodbury like she had for the previous ten months.
''Hi, it's nice to meet ya'll.'' Layla says nodding her head.
''It's about time Chris hasn't shut up about you. Says it's a miracle that you're alive and an even bigger miracle that you found this place.'' Milly says smiling admiringly at Chris. That's when Layla knows that's the one he's fucking.
''Miracles are spare in this world so i'll take that. How long you guys been here?'' She asks.
''Three months.'' James says.
''Since the beginning.'' Both the girls say.
Layla laughs. ''So you two girls ain't got a clue about how bad shit has got out there?'' Layla questions.
Both of them shake their heads. ''No.'' They say.
''Well I'm not gonna lie to you. It's a bag of shit. You have to constantly fight to survive. Walkers don't care what fucking hell you go through to survive they just want to eat ya.'' Layla states.
All three of them look at her with shock and horror. ''She's a treat ain't she.'' Chris says nervously.
''Just tellin' them the truth. No room for liars anymore.'' Layla says.
''Yo! Little blonde! Get ya ass over here!'' Merle shouts.
Layla turns around and then nods her head towards Chris, Taylor, Milly, and James before she walks over to him.
''What's up Merle?'' She asks.
''Listen I can't go out looking for Daryl today, it will have to be another time alright.'' He says.
Layla glares at him. ''How long?'' She asks.
''I don't know I'll keep you posted.'' He says walking away.
''Fucking asshole.'' Layla mutters before looking over at Chris who is talking to his group of friends.
Chris then looks over and nods for her to come over but she shakes her head and brushes him off before walking off.
''She is in a bad mood, you do not go up to Layla Grimes when she is in a bad mood.'' She hears him say which causes her to smirk and turn around to show him her middle finger. ''Told you.'' She hears him say as she turns away again.
She walks up towards her room squeezing through the gathering of people. She runs up the stairs and pulls the door open.
''This place is not what they say it is.'' She hears Michonne say.
''What do you mean Michonne?'' Layla asks.
Michonne sighs. ''Pack up your things Lay, we are leaving.'' She demands.
''What?'' she breathes.
Michonne's eyes bore into Layla's. ''You have to trust me.'' Michonne says.
Layla shakes her head but proceeds to back her things, she was not going to stay here alone without the two women that keep her alive and who she keeps alive. Layla shoves all the clothes she had acquired from Woodbury into her bag along with her other stuff and then zips it up and shoves it onto her back.
''Come on lets go.'' She mutters.
The three women then walk out of their room and down into the streets. They walk swiftly down to the gate where an upset looking Chris pulls Layla back.
''You're leaving?'' He asks.
Layla sighs. ''I don't want too.'' She breathes.
Chris looks deep into her eyes. ''Then stay here with me.'' He says.
Layla shakes her head. ''Where they go, I go I'm not leaving my family behind.'' She says.
Chris sighs. ''You are though.'' He says.
Layla places a hand on his cheek. ''You are safe here I know that, you are family that is safe. Whereas my parents, Carl and Daryl, I don't know if they are and I have to know that.'' She says.
Chris kisses her hand. ''See you soon Layla.'' He says.
Layla smiles and wraps her arms tightly around his neck. She pulls away quickly and walks up to Michonne and Andrea, placing her body next to Andrea's.
''See there's always a reason why we can't leave yet.'' She hears Michonne spit.
Andrea then begins to debate with Michonne about why they need to stay and Layla just watches taking in every word. She agrees with Andrea she's tired too and not up for having another eight months out their hiding and trying not to get herself killed. Then Michonne begins to head for the now open gate.
''Are you two coming or not?'' She asks Layla and Andrea and they just stare at her. ''You would of just slowed me down anyway.'' She says bitterly before she turns for the gate and steps out.
Layla loses it then tears falling down her cheeks, Andrea cradles her in her arms. ''Michonne!'' They both scream.
Andrea pulls Layla away from the gates. Chris then approaches and takes Layla in his arms guiding her away and towards her room.
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Daryl cradles the baby in his arms looking straight at her face, he sees Layla within her. She is apart of her sister and this causes him to take in a deep breath. He then proceeds to feed the little bundle in his arms.
''Come on, Come on.'' He says. If only Layla could see him now feeding her little sister milk. He knows she would be proud of him right now, stepping up and taking charge just as she wished he would do.
''She got a name yet?'' He asks Carl who watches Daryl feeding his sister with interest.
''No not yet, but I was thinking Sophia.'' He pauses. ''Carol too, Andrea, Amy, Jacqui, Patricia.'' He then takes in a shaky breathe as his lip begins to quiver. ''Lay-Layla or or Lori.'' He says.
Daryl freezes her name still causes the pain in his chest to excel. Of course, he missed her, he loved her, and he lost her. He knows she is still alive he can feel it, the attachment they have is still their just the string has been stretched to fuck knows where. Damn he wished he knew where the hell she was so he could get her ass back to where she belongs. His love for her had grown and how he wished she could be here to watch him feed her sister. However, he would have to wait, just as Rick would have to wait to break the news to Layla that her mother had died in childbirth. He then looks down at the baby and smiles at her drinking the milk.
''You like that? Huh little ass kicker, right? That's a good name. Little ass kicker. Just like your mum and sister. You like that sweetie?'' He asks the baby and the group laugh quietly. All knowing what the significance behind Daryl's name for the baby. Layla and Lori could kick ass and so would this baby.
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Chris and Layla lie on Andrea's and her bed just enjoying the silence after an eventful day. Then Chris turns to her.
''Come on it's time to get your mind off Michonne.'' He says dragging her off the bed.
''How are you going to do that?'' Layla asks miserably.
''Just come with me and you will see.'' He says taking her hand and pulling her along.
They walk for a while before music begins to fill Layla's ears. She looks around at her dark surroundings before Chris drags her up onto what seem to be some kind of bleachers. She looks around her and spots Andrea next to the governor. Andrea gives Layla a confused look and Layla just shrugs back and then light fills her eyes. On the floor is walkers chained up and Merle and another person are stood in the middle. Chris begins to chear next to Layla and she just looks at him with a fear-filled look.
''Don't worry it's totally safe the bitters are chained up they can't touch them.'' He says before cheering.
Layla just looks ahead in shock as Merle takes the person down as the Asian man makes the walkers get that little bit closer to the men. Layla looks around at the other people in the crowd and watches in shock as a man lifts a child onto his shoulders.
''You let children watch?'' She shouts to Chris.
Chris looks at her with a blank expression. ''Yeah so? It's perfectly safe Layla. Teaches them not to be scared of those fuckers.'' He says.
''By showing them they aren't dangerous?'' Layla screams.
Chris glares at her. ''Of course they know they are dangerous. This just teaches them not to be scared.'' He says.
''This is sick.'' She spits.
''It's fun you mean.'' He says.
She gives him a disgusted look. ''You actually like this? This is inhumane.'' She hisses.
''When most of them aren't human... sure Layla.'' He scoffs.
''I don't give a shit if they are walkers or not. This is sick and twisted.'' She hisses again.
''Man Layla relax and enjoy the show.'' He says before standing up and cheering leaving Layla alone in her thoughts.
She turns around and looks at Andrea both look at each other with knowing in their eyes. This place truly wasn't what they thought it was. They should have trusted Michonne.
So what did you guys think? Well Layla and Andrea were wrong, what a surprise ;) This episode was amazing and I know Layla would be proud of Daryl stepping up and playing leader while her father goes on a walker-killing rampage! The baby thing was the cutest thing I had ever seen so I just had to include it involving Layla in the mix of course :D judging by the promo for next week I know exactly where Layla is going to be ;)
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