None of these characters belong to me of course. This is just a quick one shot but I may add other chapters about different moments with Daryl and Carol.
It was early in the morning when Daryl finally walked back through the gates of Alexandria with Dog in had been months since he started staying in his house
again but he would still wander off to hunt or just have some alone time. He walked quietly to his house giving a head nod to the few people who were awake at
such an early 's long dark hair fell into his eyes making him slightly annoyed. It had been forever since he cut his hair or correction sinceSHE cut his hair, Carol.
It wasn't that he cared about the length of his hair but his bangs were bothering him and could definitely be trimmed but no one touched his hair since the world
fell apart except Carol. She would cut his hair and he would cut hers. It was no secret the two of them were extremely dependent on each other and some might
even say they loved each other beyond friendship. Rosita and Michonne always made little comments encouraging him to finally tell her how he felt. Daryl
wanted her but he didn't think he deserved her. Plus he waited too long and now she was happily married to Ezekiel and living at the kingdom. He would just
have to love her from afar but there would never be a day where he wouldn't be willing to lay his life down for hers.
Daryl walked into the house where he was immediately tackled by Judith and RJ who had been sitting in the kitchen eating pancakes. "Daryl, we
missed you", Judith yelled holding onto him. "I missed you guys too ", he chuckled as he held them three ended their hug and the kids headed back to the table.
" You'll never guess whose back", Judith said after a sip of orange juice. Daryl took a sip of water as he leaned against the fridge. "Who?",he wondered. Judith
looked him right in the eye with a smirk on her face. "Aunt Carol is back. She came back a few days ago . I overheard her and my mom talking. She left Ezekiel
apparently they had a huge fight and she ran straight here." Daryl sat up straighter at this information. He only had two thoughts in his mind at the moment.
The first was is she okay and the second was what happened that was so bad that she felt the need to leave Ezekiel let alone the kingdom and run back to
Alexandria."Oh, you know where she's at right now?", he asked after a moment of silence. "She went somewhere with Rosita and mom after she made us
breakfast. She said she wouldn't be gone long." " Oh ok… Ima go take a shower .Let me know if you guys need anything", he said as he walked off towards his
room.
Daryl had showered and changed into a clean pair of jeans and a black t-shirt when he heard footsteps coming towards his room. He instantly knew it
was her. He knew her walk anywhere. Soon as she knocked at the door he jumped up excited to see her though he kept it cool on the outside. He opened the
door and stood there in shock just taking her in as she did the same with him. She was just as beautiful as he remembered with her beautiful blue eyes
,adorable nose and beautiful smile but he was shocked to see her standing in front of him with long white/silver hair cascading down to her waist in waves. Since
the moment he meet her back at the quarry she always had short hair even when she did let it grow some it was never past her shoulders. The long hair looked
great on her but he would think she looked great no matter what. She was the most beautiful woman on Earth to him and no one would ever compare. He went
to move to the side to let her in when she suddenly had the biggest smile on her face and jumped into his arm. He caught her and held her tight as he kicked his
door shut and moved to sit down on his bed with her in his arms." Did you miss me?" ,she asked with a smirk as she pulled her head back to be able to look at
him. "No,"he said quickly and they both laughed at his sat there staring at each other analyzing and searching for any new injuries. Once he was satisfied she
was in good health he moved her to sit next to him on the bed and adjusted his pants. "What happened", he asked .Carol let out a deep sigh and threw her hair
over her shoulder before speaking." I take it Judith told you about why I'm here ". "I need to hear it from you. Did he do something to you ?". Daryl didn't think
Ezekiel was the type to put his hands on a woman and she had no visible injuries but he was beyond protective of her and needed to ask just in case ". Carol
chuckled and gave him a look." You know he's not like that …plus I could take him on his best day ", she said with a smirk. Daryl knew she was speaking the
truth but he didn't smile because he genuinely needed to know what happened. Was she just here to calm down or did she really end things with him.
"I um wanted to make a trip back out to check on you . I talked to Michonne and knew you were out in the woods doing your own thing and I just…we
haven't seen each other in so long. I just wanted to go see you ,check in you know but um..Ezekiel told me No.", she said with a flair of annoyance. "He told me
you made your choice and it wasn't …" she hesitated for a moment taking a deep breath to calm her nerves." Choice ?what did he think I choose or didn't
choose?, he asked as he laid a hand over hers on her thigh innocently. "Thing is Ezekiel has always been jealous of our friendship …of you.. He um told me that
you didn't choose me so I needed to let you go and focus on our marriage and running the kingdom". "What?!He doesn't know what the hell he's talking about.
There will never be a day I don't choose you ", he half yelled upset at Ezekiels's claim. Carol just smiled at him and took another deep breath before she averted
her eyes for a moment. Daryl grabbed her by the chin and turned her face to look him in the eyes. "Please tell me you know that I'll always choose you. Don't let
him put that type of doubt in your head ", he said sincerely looked in here eyes that looked like she was trying her hardest not to tear up. " You sure about
that"she asked. " Positive. How can you even question that ". " Its been years Daryl ..I thought for awhile there…he's not wrong to be upset. I always thought
eventually I would get through your walls and we would be together but…have you ever actually chosen me Daryl?I know Im safe as long as your alive I know
you'll always protect me. I felt comfortable enough to grow my hair out after Ed because of you. I know no man will live to grab me by my hair more than once
but through all of that you haven't actually chosen me. I don't know I'm pretty sure we share the same feelings for each other but you've chosen to keep up that
last wall between us and do whatever it is you you chose me then we wouldn't even be having this conversation right now because I wouldn't be married to
another man". Carol was clearly frustrated by the time she was done her rant and jumped up to pace his room while pulling at the ends of her hair.
Daryl was shocked and confused. He knew how he felt for her and while their friends always made comments about them as a couple he never truly
thought Carol wanted him. She deserved better and could have better. His smiled though at the knowledge that she grew her hair out because of him. She was
absolutely fucking right that no man would ever touch it like Ed jumped up feeling the need to defend himself. " Wait wait wait..how was I supposed to know
that's what you wanted?! You had Tobin and Ezekiel!". "Because you never made a move. At least with Tobin I thought you would one day walk up and put and
end to it and make me yours…but you didn' was a long time before I gave into Ezekiel's advances. Hell I damn near came to you for permission to marry him and
all I wanted was for you to say don't marry him you belong with me but again it never happened. Even Ezekiel knew you had my heart . Hell I think everyone but
you knows… I mean did you think I was just flirting with you for my health ?". Carol was losing steam and couldn't help the smile that crossed her face. While
Daryl frustrated her to no end she knew he was just somewhat inexperienced when it came to actual relationships.
Instead of responding Daryl stood there processing what she women he loved actually loved him back and had been waiting on his dumbass to make
a move this whole time. He was an thanked god for her fight with Ezekiel before slowly walking up to her and kissing her with so much force they moved back
until she was pressed against the wall. She immediately responded and the two began exploring each others mouth while her arms wrapped around his neck and
his held her waist while he pressed up against her. Carol moaned softly at the feel of his erection pressing against her stomach. It just confirmed her fantasies
about him being well endowed were correct. They pulled apart to breath. " Are you done with him ?',Daryl asked with aggression as he held her face in his hands
eyes searching hers. "Yes", she said softly but with conviction. "Good, because your mine now til the day we die". " Ive always been yours",she stated with a
smile before they attacked each others lips again. " I love you Carol and just so we're clear I'm choosing you", he said in between kissings as he ran his hands
through her hair. " I love you too." The two continued kissing and soon their clothes made their way to the floor as they laid on the bed. Daryl took his time
kissing and sucking on her neck making sure to mark her as his before he continued down to her breast taking turns sucking her perfect nipples in his mouth .
Her moans made him harder as he kissed his way down until he began softly licking her wet center. Carol let out a loud moan and grabbed the sheets . Daryl
continued to feast on her while slowly letting one then two fingers enter her. The combo and rhythm Daryl established had Carol screaming into his pillow while
she had one hand gripping his hair as she tumbled. It wasn't long before she was coming chanting his name repeatedly. Daryl took a moment to look at her post
orgasm. She was beautiful. He crawled up her and she immediately lined him up with her wet center. " This is OUR bed now ". It was a statement. Carol nodded
her head then gasped loudly as he slid into her in one motion. She was stretched to the max and had a death grip on his arms as they waited for her body to
adjust to his size. Slowly as he felt her starting to relax he began slow thrust into her until she was begging him to go harder. They kissed as he began pounding
into her as she screamed into his ear. He was stroking her to perfection and her body was in overdrive. Daryl was in heaven and struggling to keep from finishing
before her. Feeling he wasn't going to make it much longer he grabbed her left leg and threw it over his shoulder. carol was immediately screaming,ing and felt
herself fluttering at the new angle. She could barely breath as she lost herself in the sensation until she threw her head back, arched her back and let out a loud
moan as she came. Finally satisfied that she came daryl began thrusting harder and faster losing himself in the feeling of her when he felt her walls tighten again
and her body shake as he realized she was coming again he immediately shoot a huge load inside her as she came down on him. He laid there in shock and more
satisfied than he had ever been before in his life. Carol was meant to be his woman and he was thankful to have another opportunity to have a life with her.
Later that night they laid in bed cuddling as they slowly drifted off to sleep finally at peace and happy. They made plans for Carol to move her things into
his room in the morning .There would have to be that awkward conversation with Ezekiel just to let him know she was serious about the break up and not
coming back. She would be sure to wear a turtle neck or hide her neck with her hair since Daryl decided he needed to mark her for everyone to see. She wasn't
in love with Ezekiel but she also didn't want to hurt him more than necessary. Finally she was completely happy as she fell asleep with Daryls arms wrapped
around her waist holding her tight.