Hey guys! Thank you so so so much for the reviews! I love to read them after a long day, it really means a lot to me! I was thinking of starting another fic but I don't know what fandom it should be so feel free to message me about which one of the following you would like to read and some ideas:
Richonne (Walking Dead)
Whoffle (Doctor Who)
Johnlock (Sherlock)
Sherlolly (Sherlock)
Deckerstar (Lucifer)
Destiel (Supernatural)
It had been a few weeks since Michonne and Carl's day at the beach and the three were starting to form a proper family. Their lives fell back into a comfortable routine when Carl went back to school and Rick and Michonne's relationship was stronger than ever. It was domestic bliss.
"Baby do you really have to go away?" Rick said in between placing kisses all over Michonne's body.
"It's only for a few days, the client just didn't want his work being sent by package and to be honest I don't blame him, he's put a lot of work into it." Michonne lamely gave the excuse, not wanting to leave him either.
"I know, I just never wanna be without you by my side. Especially when you're going to England to see another man." Rick grumbled the comment, instantly regretting it as he witnessed the hurt look on her face as she pulled away.
"Is that really what you think of me? That if I leave you alone for four days, I'll forget about you and have an affair?!" The hurt had transpired into anger and she leapt out of bed, recoiling from his apologetic touch.
"Wait! Babe! That's not what I.." Before he could finish his sentence, Michonne had thrown on her clothes and left his room.
He sat there in silence for what felt like hours with her words running through her head.
"Fuck it!" Rick looked down at his hand and the pain rushed over him as he realised that his hand was halfway through the wardrobe door. Why did I say it? Why?! She's not Lori, she would never... As he carefully moved his bloody hand out of the wardrobe he glanced at the clock on his bedside table. Shit. 2pm. Her plane leaves at three; no time to wrap this up; she's probably gone straight to the airport. Without a second thought he grabbed his keys and jumped in his cruiser to find the woman he'd fallen in love with.
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Michonne called Maggie and picked up her luggage from his living room. He was meant to take her to the airport but at the moment she couldn't bare to be in the same country as him. It was only a few minutes before Maggie pulled up and they were on the way to the airport.
"What's up girl? I thought Rick was meant to be taking you today? Not that I mind or anything!" Maggie's concern for her friend was almost tangible as Michonne and Rick were inseparable, even when they were fighting. Those words were enough to send Michonne over the edge and she finally let the dam of tears fall and explained the situation to her friend. The car was silent for a few moments as Maggie was comprehending the situation.
"I know that comment was out of order, but you know what happened with Lori. He's scared. The last time he loved someone she left him without even a note. We all thought he was truly in love with her too, but its obvious his love for her was nothing compared to what he feels for you. He always says that although Lori was Carl's biological mother, you are his Mum, his true parent." Michonne was shocked at the words and realised how harshly she acted towards him. He was scared. So was she. She had never been the jealous type but she knew how every woman in the town gravitated towards him at every chance and how they looked down on her as though she wasn't worthy of him. A new wave of tears started to flow, regret and anger at herself flooded her body at the enormity or her actions. Michonne looked down at her phone to text Rick and apologise but soon realised she must have forgotten to put her phone on charge in the heat of last night's passion and started to panic.
"Chonne. It's okay, the man adores you. He couldn't stay mad at you even if he tried." Michonne just looked out of the window as the airport was appearing over the horizon.
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Rick had put his lights and sirens on and was speeding towards the airport. He'd tried to call her but had no response other than her voicemail.
"Shit! Please be on time, please make it in time." He was just pulling in to the car park when he checked the time. was still time. Rick was running through the crowds searching for Michonne, panic beginning to set in until he turned to the sound of a familiar voice.
"Rick! What are you doin' her? Chonne said you been arguing."
"Maggie! No time to talk, where is she? I need to see her. Maggie!" Rick managed to gasp between breaths.
"Gate 3. Go get her pal." Maggie pushed him in the right direction and started laughing at the lone wolf who had been absolutely ruined by that woman and yet simultaneously made him.
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Michonne was just about to walk through the gate when Rick caught up to her and was startled by his hand on her shoulder and punched him square in the face.
"Rick? Oh my God! I'm so sorry! Are you okay?" Still smiling, with blood streaming from his nose, Rick got down on one knee. He didn't even know he was doing it until he heard the gasps and 'awhs' from the surrounding crowds.
"Chonne. I was an arse this morning. No questioning it." This earned a giggle from Michonne who was fighting back tears of happiness.
"But this just made me realise that I...I can't imagine a life without you. Just this past year, everything has changed. I've changed. You changed me. For the better. And I want you by my side for the rest of my life. Michonne Royce; the love of my life; will you marry me?".
Before Michonne could open her mouth, a loud monotone voice bellowed over the speakers GATE 3 WILL WE CLOSING IN 3 MINUTES. I REPEAT, GATE 3 WILL BE CLOSING IN 3 MINUTES.
They both laughed at the interruption when Michonne noticed Rick staring at her expectantly with a grin on his face.
"Of course I'm going to say yes you idiot!" She wrapped her hands around his face and brought her lips to his. Bliss. Time stopped when they were in each other's embrace and they only broke apart when they heard the guard coughing next to them.
They both smiled brightly at each other, attempting to contain their excitement and failing.
"I really gotta go baby." She relented
"I know babe. we'll Skype every night. I love you"
"I love you too".
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After watching his fiancé leave through the gate, Rick reunited with Maggie in the main lobby.
"We're engaged" Rick smiled brightly with a grin from ear to ear.
"What?! You just went to go say sorry?! How did that happen?!"
"I don't know really." Rick just chuckled and rubbed the back of his neck with his hand. "It just felt right and honestly, I'm on top of the world."
The two continued their conversation on the hands free on their drive back to King's County.
"Are you gonna ask her Father for permission?" Maggie questioned with a somewhat serious tone.
"Isn't it a bit late? Do you think I should?"
"Maybe. I know her old man's quite traditional and he doesn't need to know that you've already asked her."
"Right okay, okay. What do I do then? Should I call him or?"
"Probably best to go see him. He lives in Atlanta so only a two hour drive and it'll make more of an impression."
"Yeah, yeah, you're right. I'll go up there tomorrow. You wouldn't mind looking after Carl would you?"
"Not at all! I'll follow you back to your place and help you pick a good outfit cause I know what you're like. You and that bloody brown shirt!"
"Hey! Michonne loves it!"
"Piss off". Laughing, Maggie hung up the call and followed Rick back to his house.
"Okay so y'all ready?" Maggie looked at Rick who cleaned up fairly nicely in his black tie getup.
"Ready as I'll ever be. Thanks for looking after Carl again. He took the news really well. He's missing her though, so am I really."
"Good gives you a reminder of what you're doing this for."
"Yeah you're right. Well then, I guess it's time."
"You'll do great! He'll love you!" With his final goodbye Rick set off for Atlanta with thoughts of the coming day racing through his mind.
When he reached Mr Royce's house, Rick's nails were impossibly short from stress but there was no way he could back out know so he gave 3 firm knocks to the black door.
A minute passed when an elderly man came to the door with a bemused look on his face. Rick cleared his throat and extended a hand.
"Hello Sir, I'm Sherriff Rick Grime's, your daughters boyfriend." The look quickly changed on the man's face as he ignored Rick's extended hand. The panic must have been written all over his face when the man let out a large chuckle and brought him into a tight embrace.
"Call me Morgan, son! I'm guessing you have something to ask me. Come in."
One coffee later and some pleasant conversation, Rick took the initiative to ask the question.
"Sir, as you know, I've been dating your daughter for a year now, and granted it hasn't been long, but I cannot imagine a life without her. I truly love her and I would like your permission and blessing to ask her to be my wife." Rick was twiddling his thumbs and looked up at his prospective Father-in-law expectantly.
"Isn't it a little late son, it appears she's given permission herself." The older man burst out laughing at the man in front of him paralysed with shock and embarrassment.
"She called me last night boy! She was almost hysteric! But thank you for coming here and I have no doubt you will make my girl very happy. You have my blessing." Rick just smiled at the man and stood up, the other mirroring his action.
"Thank you very much sir, I won't let her or you down."
"I know, Rick, I know"
A/N This is it guys! Thank you so much for reading and leaving amazing reviews. I will be creating a new story soon so be ready!