The group has been walking for hours and Beth was getting tired of carrying Tay. She had fallen asleep on Beth. Daryl offered to take her from Beth but she didn't want to wake the little girl. She just looked so peaceful and innocent. Although Tay was older that Judith Beth was used to carrying Judith all day. Caring for children didn't bother Beth. Judith wasn't hers but Beth was the mother figure for her. Beth would treat Tay like she was hers as well. Beth was the only person left to care for Tay. Tay loved Beth very much and being with her at Terminus has evolved their friendship. Beth would do anything to keep her safe. Beth thought about Judith and how she didn't keep her safe. Was Judith dead? Beth didn't know but she wasn't gonna give up hope that she was alive. Beth was so lost in thought she didn't notice she was lagging behind the group. Without warning Daryl took Tay from Beth and started walking. Beth didn't have time to protest, Daryl wanted to give Beth a break. She understood that. Tay didn't even sturr one bit. Seeing Tay's head asleep on Daryl's shoulder made Beth's heart race. She got a bubbly feeling in her tummy. One day Daryl would make a great dad.
As the group continued walking the sun was starting to rise. Beth was so tired and so was everyone else. Daryl was still carrying Tay but she awoke within seconds of the sun shining. "Beth, I have to go potty." she mumbled in her sleepy voice. Daryl set her down and she ran to Beth. Beth nodded. "Come on baby." she cooed. Beth took Tay and started for the woods. She had to find a bush for Tay to pee behind. As Tay was peeing Beth heard a branch crack. Her head whipped around and Daryl was standing there. "Jesus Daryl you scared the shit outta me." she said clutching her heart. "Sorry, I just didn't think you should go alone." he replied. "Daryl I'll be fine. I can take of myself." Beth giggled. "I know but still." he chuckled. Daryl stood there making sure the two were safe. Tay pulled up her pants and grabbed Beth's hand. The two headed out of the woods with Daryl following close behind. Maggie eyed Beth suspiciously as the three of them came out of the woods. Maggie and Beth haven't had time to talk but they did hug.
The group found a huge house to stay in for the night. Maybe even a couple days. There was a fence around the whole house. Everyone walked through the gate closing it behind. The house looked vacant. The grass was long and looked like it had been unattended for a long time. Beth stayed outside with Eugene,Carl and Tay to keep watch. If there was walker's inside it wasn't safe for the whole group to be crammed in so many rooms with no knowledge of knowing what's inside each room. It's not safe for Tay or Carl to be in the house. Soon enough Rick, Michonne, Daryl, Maggie, Glenn, Tara, Rosita, Abraham, Bob and Sasha came through the door. "The house is safe." Rich said. Everyone followed Rick back into the house. Everyone wanted to get a room. Beth and Tay found a room, the master bedroom. Rick and Carl shared a room, Maggie and Glenn, Abraham and Eugene, Tara and Rosita, Michonne was alone in a room but it was small so it was only for one person. There were no more rooms and all the rooms were too small for three people except Beth's room. Although, Daryl didn't want to bother Beth about it, so he decided to go sleep in the living room. Beth felt so gross but she couldn't leave Tay alone. Everyone was busy setting up, except Daryl.
"Daryl?" Beth mumbled.
"Yeah. Beth you okay?" he said with a concerned look.
"Yeah, I'm fine. I was just wondering if you could keep an eye on Tay while I go shower? I will be quick." Beth asked as her cheeks turned a little pink.
"No problem Beth." he smiled.
Man she hasn't seen him smile like that since he held Judith for the very first time. Seeing Daryl smile brought a smile to Beth's lips. Beth walked up to Daryl and hugged him. "Thank you Daryl." she said into his chest. "mmhhmm." he mumbled. Beth knew what that meant. Daryl wasn't much for the words. Beth walked up the stairs to her room. There was a bathroom in her room. It was late so hopefully he didn't have to put up with Tay for too long. Beth headed into the bathroom, she was hoping the shower would wash all her worries and thoughts away. As Beth left the room Tay looked at Daryl and that little smile made Daryl smile. "Daryl, do you love Beth?" she asked. Daryl looked at her with a pained look. He didn't know what to say to the little girl. She looked at him as though she could feel what he was feeling. "It's okay Daryl, I will still like you even if you don't love Beth." she spoke in the most innocent voice ever. Daryl stared at her as he stammered "I….. care about Beth a lot Tay, it's just you see I'm not good at expressing my feelings." Daryl never opened up to anyone but something about her innocent stare, Daryl felt he could pour his heart out to her. "Daryl, I know Beth cares about you a lot." her soft voice filled his ears. Daryl's heart pounded as the little girls big green eyes bore into his blue ones. This little girl was really special and she meant so much to Beth. Was Daryl starting to love this little girl as if she was his?
Beth stepped out of the shower feeling refreshed. Beth wrapped a towel around her body and walked into her room. Beth jumped as Daryl stood there watching a sleeping Tay. "Daryl, you need to stop that! I'm gonna have a damn heart attack if you keep popping up like that." she giggled. "Sorry Beth but you asked me to keep an eye on her so that's what i'm doing." he replied. Daryl left the room so Beth could get dressed. Beth slipped into some sweats and a tank top. Knowing that Daryl put Tay to sleep made Beth all warm inside. He was so good with kids. Beth wanted so bad to to just be alone with Daryl. Being back with the group she hasn't really had the time to talk to Daryl. With Tay in bed and everyone else too she could go talk to him. Beth walked down the stairs slowly as her stomach did flip flops. Her palms started sweating. She wiped them on her sweats as she continued down the steps landing on the last one. She took a deep breath and walked into the living room. There Daryl sat on the couch twirling something in his hands. As Beth approached he slipped it in his pocket. "Hey Daryl." she said so sweetly. "Hi Beth." he replied. Beth was tired of holding in what she felt. She knew she loved him but did he feel the same? Beth was afraid to see what he would say if she just blurted it out. "Thanks for saving Tay Daryl, I know you didn't have too." she rambled nervously. Staring at her with that intense gaze of his sent shivers down her spine. Beth Greene liking the way Daryl Dixon was looking at her, was so not her. "I wasn't about to let you go into a death trap alone." he explained. "I know Daryl." she blurted out.
Beth was now sitting on the couch with him. Her hand reached out and took ahold of his. He didn't move or anything. Without thinking Beth climbed onto his lap and laid her head on his chest. He relaxed as Beth's head laid there ever so lightly. Playing with the buttons on his shirt she blurted out "Daryl Dixon, I love you. I know you think this is stupid and it probably is but I love you. The way you look at me makes me want to melt. Everytime you touch my skin it feels like it is on fire." Not meeting his eyes she continued. "I see the way you look at Tay and it just makes me want to run up and kiss you. The way you look out for her, the way you act around her. Daryl Dixon, I want you and I don't care if people don't approve. I'm tired of holding this in." Beth breathed out. Daryl kissed her forehead. "I love you Beth Greene." he whispered in her ear. There, Daryl Dixon expressed his feelings. Beth always seemed to make Daryl feel better. She was so hopeful and he needed that in his life. With Tay and Beth, Daryl was feeling so much. He didn't know exactly what but it was a good feeling. He hasn't felt so happy in his life.
He was so gone in his thoughts he didn't notice that Beth was now straddling him. Looking into her big blue eyes made Daryl's heart pound hard in his chest. Not wanting to force anything Daryl didn't move. Realizing that Daryl was going to wait for her go she moved her lips down to his. Hovering for a moment she pressed her lips to his. Beth tangled her hands in his hair and that made Daryl groan. Her hands flew to his buttons on his shirt and started to undo them. Daryl laid Beth back gently never breaking the kiss. She pulled his shirt off throwing it to the side. Just as Daryl was about to pull her shirt off a scream startled them. Beth immediately knew it was Tay. Daryl flew up the stairs with Beth close behind. Beth entered the room and Tay was crying and running for Beth. She picked the little girl up and hugged her tight. "Shhhh baby, it was just a bad dream you're safe now, Beth cooed into her blonde hair. The whole group was gathered at the door now as Beth rocked the little girl. Beth could see as the people looked from Daryl to her. Beth's cheeks were flustered and Daryl didn't have a shirt one. Daryl scratched the back of his head and the group looked at them in confusion. "Is she okay?" Maggie broke the silence. "Yeah, it was just a bad dream." Beth replied at she continued to rock the little girl. Everyone left back to their rooms considering it was super late.
As everyone left Daryl stayed. Beth laid the little girl down and started to walk towards Daryl. "Beth, please don't leave me alone." she pleaded. "I won't baby, I'm just gonna talk with Daryl real quick." she replied. Beth felt heartbroken at the little girl's words. Tay meant to much to her and it pained Beth to hear Tay plea for her to never leave. Tay cuddled a blanket as Beth walked to Daryl. She didn't leave the room due to Tay being afraid. Beth wrapped her arms around Daryl. She stayed in his arms a minute then kissed his cheek goodnight. "You could sleep in here Daryl, there is plenty of room." she babbled. "I don't want to cause suspicion." he gulped. Being that close to Beth Greene, in a bed. Daryl wasn't sure that was a good idea. "I don't care Daryl, I want you to." Beth answered as she pulled Daryl to the bed. "If sleeping next to me makes you that nervous then Taylin could sleep between us." Beth smirked. Daryl gulped as he moved towards the bed to get under the covers. Beth climbed in bed with Tay in the middle. The little girl snuggled up to Beth as they all closed their eyes to finally end this long ass day. As the two girl's fell asleep he was still awake. The soft sound of their breathing echoing through Daryl's ears. He closed his eyes in hope's to fall asleep. Soon he dozed off.
Daryl woke up with Tay snuggled up next to him. Her little head on his chest. He didn't want to move and wake her so early in the morning. He wanted to get out of here and go hunting. Daryl slowly moved Tay trying not to wake her. She didn't stir at all. Before leaving the room Daryl kissed the little girl's forehead. He leaned and kissed Beth's cheek goodbye. They both looked so peaceful in their sleep. Daryl walked down the stairs and walked into the kitchen where Rick stood. Rick smiled at Daryl knowing where Daryl was. "Shut up." Daryl grunted and walked out the door. Rick didn't mean to make Daryl angry but it was too late.
Beth woke up to an empty bed and her heart started pounding. Fear rushed over her as Tay wasn't in the bed. Beth flung out of bed and ran downstairs. She was about to freak the fuck out. Beth flew through the living room arch and there sat Maggie brushing Tay's hair. Beth let out a sigh of relief when she saw Tay. Beth took a seat next to Maggie. "Hey Mags, thanks for watching her. I don't know why I slept for so long." Beth said. "No problem Beth, you needed it. You looked so tired and exhausted." Maggie replied. Maggie finished the little girls hair and she jumped on Beth. "Beth, how does my hair look." she smiled. "It is so beautiful Tay. You look so pretty." Beth cooed. Maggie smiled as she watched Tay and Beth play around. Her sister was so good with kids, it all came naturally to Beth.
Was it wrong that Beth wanted to finish what her and Daryl were doing last night? She didn't care anymore. She wanted to tell Maggie but how would she react? Would she tell Beth that it was wrong? Or would she allow it? Beth was tired of people staring at them as if they committed a crime. Everyone else has the right to fall in love so why not her and Daryl? She just wanted Daryl, right then, right now. His hands on her skin, his lips on hers. What was happening to Beth Greene? She was not the one to think these thoughts. Daryl Dixon brought this side out of her. Wishing he was back from hunting she decided to clean the house. As everyone is busy doing things and keeping watch. Beth was cleaning and keeping an eye on the little blonde girl. She was playing with a doll she had found earlier today. Beth finished up the dishes and set up the table for lunch. It was going to be awhile until Daryl got back. Beth made a plate for Tay and then for everyone else.
Everyone ate in silence. The hours were going by so slow. Beth just wanted Daryl to be back already. He really shouldn't go out alone, it wasn't safe. Beth couldn't handle this anymore. The anticipation was killing her. She knew he was okay but she rather have him here with her. Beth needed to get her mind off things. Carl was keeping Tay busy so maybe a walk around the house would help. Beth stepped out into the cool air. The chilly air making goosebumps form on her body. She walked to an old swing and took a seat. She let the tears fall as she thought about daddy. She didn't get to mourn over his death due to the whole prison incident. Maggie approached the crying Beth. "Bethy, are you okay?" her voice came through. Beth wiped the tears and turned around in the swing. "Yeah, i'm fine." she replied her voice hoarse and raw. "Bethy, you can talk to me about anything. I'll always be there for you." Maggie assured her. "I miss him Mags." Beth croaked out. Beth felt lousy for being bringing their dad up. "I know Bethy. It's hard and I think about him everyday." Maggie muttered. Trying to change the subject Maggie walked up to Beth. She took her sister's hands and looked into her big blue eyes. "Beth, I know you love Daryl, and I totally support you and him. I see the way he looks at you and I know that he would do anything to make sure you and that little girl is safe." Maggie rambled. "Maggie….I...I was going to tell you but I was scared you wouldn't approve." Beth gulped. "Beth no matter what you do I will always be right behind you. I love you Beth." Maggie kissed her sister's cheek."I love you mags." Beth squeaked out. Maggie got up to let her sister have some alone time.
Beth continued to swing until the little voice that Beth adores so much filled her ears. "Beth can I swing with you?" she asked. "Of course baby." she smiled. Tay climbed on Beth's lap and started to swing back and fourth. Tay's laugh surrounded Beth making her feel satisfied. Beth giggled as Tay was was just grinning like a kid on christmas. Beth has never seen Tay this happy since she met her. Tay wanting to swing all by herself Beth got up and let her have some fun. Just as Beth was getting to push the little girl she hopped off and started running. Looking to where Tay was running Beth could see Daryl coming through the gate. As Tay reached Daryl he dropped the deer and picked the little one up. Tay wrapped her little arms around his neck. Beth stared in 'awe' as Daryl smiled at the little blonde girl. "Beth come on, we're waiting." Tay screamed out. Beth approached and had the biggest grin a crossed her face. Beth enveloped the two in a hug. Beth leaned up to kiss Daryl on the cheek. "I'm glad you're back." Beth murmured. "Me too." he responded. "Let's get this deer cleaned so we can cook it." Beth blurted out. The three walked towards the house.
Daryl went to the shed and skinned the deer. Sasha and Maggie were in charge of cooking dinner tonight. The two felt Beth needed a break from slaving over the stove. Beth laid all snuggled up to Daryl with Tay right next to them as they waited for dinner to be done. This little girl loved Daryl a lot. As Beth could tell Daryl adored her very much. Beth was so tired and she closed her eyes for a minute. Blackness soon clouded her vision. Daryl glanced down at a sleeping Beth. She looked so adorable sleeping. Tay giggled as Beth mumbled in her sleep. "Dinner's ready!" Maggie yelled from the kitchen. Tay got up and looked at Dary. "Should we wake her?" Tay asked. "Yeah, go on I'll take care of her." he replied. Tay left the room and Daryl was left alone with Beth. "Beth, Beth, wake up." he spoke softly in her ear. "mmmhhhmmm." Beth mumbled. Shaking her lightly he called her name once again. Opening her eyes slowly she yawned. "Dinner is ready." Daryl spoke. Rubbing her eyes she got up. Making her way past Daryl he hooked his arms around her waist and pulled her to his chest. Looking up to meet his gaze she smiled like a fool. "Daryl, I'm hungry." she giggled. "We could always skip dinner and have some fun" he smirked. "Let me eat then we can go burn off those calories." Beth wiggled her eyebrows at him. "Beth Greene, I am surprised by your words." Daryl said with a chuckle. Smacking his chest they headed for the kitchen. It was nice to finally have something good in his life, Beth Greene and Taylin Parker.