Hey y'all! Don't kill me! I know it's been a while, but it's been so busy here and I'm sorry about that! Hopefully things are calming down now though and I can get back on my regular routine of updating. I forced myself to set aside a block of time tonight to get this one out for y'all and I hope it's not too bad! I'm gonna go ahead and post it though because we need to move on from here with the story and I know y'all are waiting patiently. I hate leaving a story like that and then coming back to it, so if this one seems a little off I apologize!
Merle woke from the deepest sleep he had had in a while and looked over at the top of the blonde head that lay against his chest. Her golden hair was spilled across him, the strands making his chest itch slightly. Every day that passed made him realize just how attached he was becoming to the girl. It frightened yet amazed him that he could form an attachment to her after he had spent so much of his life fighting to keep from feeling anything for anyone.
He hadn't yet admitted to himself just what his feelings were for the girl exactly, but he knew if push came to shove there were now two people at this prison that he would die to protect: his brother and the girl. She skipped under all of his defenses and ignored all of his surliness. As much as he had tried to push her away, she had tried that much harder to stay. And he wanted her to stay. All of the times he had gotten angry with her, he had secretly wanted her to run away from him, but she hadn't. She had kept coming back and now he was tired of trying to fight it. He wanted her and she wanted him. He would be damned if he would stay away from her.
He knew the others knew about their relationship although no one came right out and said anything. They had been sharing the same cell for a while now and although they weren't outright affectionate with each other in front of the group, Merle knew they weren't stupid. All the girl had to do was look up at him and he melted like butter. As much as he hated himself for it, a part of him lived for it as well. He had caught Daryl watching him on multiple occasions but so far his brother hadn't approached him about it again. Merle preferred it this way. As long as things kept going the way they were then he was just fine with the situation as is.
Beth stirred against him and Merle felt his morning erection harden. It didn't matter where they were or what they were doing, she managed to drive him insane with lust whenever she was near him. Hell even when she wasn't near him, Merle found himself wanting her. He didn't think he had ever been this bad. A couple of times throughout the day he even had to slip off by himself just to get some relief.
"Morning," Beth said and he glanced down to see her smiling at him.
He leaned over and captured her lips with his, tugging her closer to his body with his arm. She yielded to him immediately, her lips soft and responsive beneath his. He ran his hand down her naked belly to the soft patch of curls between her thighs and lightly traced the patch with his finger. He heard her slight intake of breath and he smirked as he eased his finger just inside of her. Just like always she was warm and wet. He closed his eyes at the feel of her. He nudged her legs further apart with his leg and her breathing increased as he teased her slowly. She bit her lip as she closed her eyes and he bent his head forward to run his tongue over her nipple.
"Merle," She whispered.
He lifted his head to look at her, "Tell Merle what'cha need darlin'," He said. She lifted her hips against his finger and whimpered. He chuckled lightly, "Didn't hear nothin'," He whispered at her ear.
She shivered and then her lips parted, "I want you inside of me," She whispered.
He grunted and shifted so that he was hanging over her and he removed his hand to reach under the bed for his stash of condoms. He had stolen them from the Asian kid a few days ago. He knew the kid was wondering what happened to half of his stash, but Merle knew he didn't know who had taken them. Half of the prison was almost like one big orgy at night sometimes with couples going at it in different cells. The kid had had a nice stash and Merle felt it was only right for him to share some of them for the greater good. He grabbed a condom from the duffle bag and slipped it on with one hand.
Beth reached up and pulled him back down to her for a kiss as he positioned himself over her. He thrust inside of her and she gasped into his mouth. He grinned against her lips as she moaned. His grin quickly died however as he began moving inside of her. He grunted and wrapped his arm around her. In one movement he flipped them without breaking stride so that she was riding on top of him. She gave a startled gasp and then quickly settled into a new rhythm. Her breasts bounced in front of him and he could feel himself drifting closer to his breaking point. It wouldn't take long this morning. She braced herself with her hands against his chest and he grabbed her ass with his hand as his hips lifted to sink himself further into her heat. His hand drifted to her slit and he rubbed his thumb over the nub there. She whimpered and then he felt her pulse around him as she moaned through her orgasm. Just the sight of her lost within her orgasm and tightening around him had him arching upwards and spilling himself inside of her. She collapsed on top of him afterwards and he moved some of her hair out of his face where it had fallen.
Merle started to slowly come back aware of their surroundings and realized that it was oddly quiet in the cell block for early morning. He frowned as he concentrated on his surroundings.
"Gotta get up darlin'. I need ta check some things out. Too quiet for early mornin'," He told her.
She lifted her head and he watched as she listened to the silence around them. She lifted off of him and together they dressed before heading out of the cell. The kitchen was empty but Merle could see evidence that the group had been in there and judging from the warmth of the food in one of the bowls, it hadn't been that long ago.
They made their way outside and Merle saw why no one had been inside. They were all gathered around three people inside of the prison that hadn't been there previously.
Beth followed behind Merle and stopped at the sight of the three people that were surrounded by their group. She could feel Merle tense immediately next to her and she followed him closer so that they could see what was going on.
She could make out two women and one man, all of whom she had never seen before. She nudged Maggie as Merle passed through the crowd to get to his brother. "What's going on?" She asked her sister.
Maggie glanced at her, "They just showed up at the gate about ten minutes ago. Said they been trying to get away from a herd when they ran into the prison," Maggie replied.
Beth glanced at the people again. They looked tired and very dirty, but that was to be expected out on the move in the woods. Both of the women appeared to be in their thirties and one of them had dark brown hair while the other had more of a lighter shade of brown. They both carried knives which they held at their sides in a tight grip. The man was black and tall, but the thing that stood out the most about him was his size. Not only was he tall, but he was broad as well. His hand gripped the handle of a hammer that he held by his side. The three of them appeared alert to everything, but not harmful in any way.
"We don't make it a habit of taking in new people," Rick said.
The man turned to him, "I can understand that, but we've been separated from the others we were traveling with. We were with a much larger group, but it got out of hand when the head guy was killed. It was complete chaos."
Beth saw Rick exchange a glance with Daryl and the others. She knew the man must be referring to Woodbury and it made her stomach churn just thinking about the place even though she hadn't ever been.
Rick took a step towards the man, "You say your leader was killed? Where was this group that you speak of?"
"A little town of sorts not too far from here, maybe a day's walk. Woodbury," The man replied.
Rick's hand itched near his gun and his expression grew tense, "You can't stay."
The women's expressions fell and the man began to plead with Rick, "Please. Don't send us back out there. I can't take care of both of these women on my own. Whatever you know about that man, it has nothing to do with us. We've been trying to get away from there. The man's crazy. I lost my sister in all of the activity. You haven't seen any others have you?"
Daryl shook his head at the man, "Nah. You tha first we seen."
It was then that Merle finally spoke up from behind Daryl. "I know tha two women," He said.
Beth's interest was piqued and she again looked over the two women as Rick turned to Merle who walked to the front of their group. Beth inched closer so that she could hear.
"What kind of people are they?" Rick asked in a low voice.
Merle glanced at the women who were now staring at him with pleading eyes, "That's Karen," He pointed to the darker colored brunette, "And that's Rachel. Don't know tha man. Wasn't there when I was there," Merle explained.
"My name is Tyreese," The big man said.
Merle shrugged, "All tha same. Don't know jack shit 'bout'cha. I can vouch fer tha ladies though. Ain't neither of 'em knew what was goin' on."
Rick nodded and ran a hand through his hair, "Let's get them into a cell and then we can have a discussion about this," He said.
Beth watched as several members of their group went to lead the people away. Her eye caught on the one woman Merle had referred to as Rachel and her eyes narrowed as she watched the woman run up to Merle and throw her arms around him. Beth saw Merle's eyes dart around to hers and she gave him a pointed look. Merle moved the brunette's arms from around his neck and gave her a gentle push towards the others.
Beth turned to enter the prison, but Merle caught her arm and yanked her around to face him. "Now, now darlin'. Where ya goin' off to?" He asked.
"What was that all about?" She gestured towards the other woman. Merle sighed and averted his eyes, sucking his teeth. Beth gasped, "Oh my God! You had sex with her didn't you?" She whispered.
Yeah, I ended it there. I know, I know, I'm cruel. But I'm also pressed for time and I know I am going to be back onto my normal routine from here on out so it won't be long before the next chapter is up! Yes, I know, more drama as well. But you gotta have some sort of drama and don't worry it's not anything big. I think after the Governor we all need a break, right? Anyways, I'd love a review! Love y'all!