The Crosses We Bear [TWD] - Daryl and Beth {{Haru and Semper}}

[Haruchai]

Carried over from PM​

It had been well over a month since the Governor had attacked the prison, scattering the survivors. Rick and Carl and the others were lost, most of the group managing to pair up, though looking for one another. Daryl and Beth had relied upon one another this last month, becoming lovers, and had slipped into a routine of comfort as they searched for the others.

Beth had taken a tumble, bruising her ribs and arm. Not a life-threatening injury to be sure, but enough that they found themselves grounded and holed up in an almost empty store, the owners long departed or dead.

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Daryl had held Beth through the night, sleeping light and keeping an ear out for anything amiss. Habit made him set up the small perimeter fence even though they were inside and he'd yet to see the walkers learn to open doors. Kissing the top of Beth's head Daryl got up to take a piss, the barest hint of light peeking over the horizon. As he stood there, dick in hand, the telltale sound of an engine could be heard coming down the road. With a quiet curse Daryl finished up and got back inside, moving to Beth and covering her mouth just in case she woke up with a start as he gently shook her.

"Hey Beth. Wake up, we got company." Daryl said.

 

[Semper Fi]

Beth snuggled against her lover as they slept, her body ached from her tumble but she still kept her body tangled around Daryl, until he got up. She made a soft noise when he left, but she snuggled into the blankets and remained asleep. When Daryl shook her, Beth snapped away, beginning to struggle when she realized that she was being restrained, a hand over her mouth. But then she recognized the feel of Daryl against her, his voice in her ear. She nods softly, she understood and remained quiet. Slowly she sat up, bright blue eyes looking over at Daryl, "What are we going to do?" She whispered once he had removed his hand from her mouth. She knew that with her ribs, running would be hard for her, possible but not with her normal speed. But hiding wasn't always a safe option either. But she trusted Daryl completely and knew that they could figure this out.

 

[Haruchai]

They had, of course, scoted the place thoroughly before settling down and so Daryl knew there was a rear exit. Grabbing their things he stayed low and helped Beth up. The little blonde was nice in hi arms and yet there was no way they could hope to stay put and simply hope not to be discovered. "We need to get out the back and then hide." he told her simply and yet even as they started to move that way the engine moved on by them. Daryl peered out of the blinds to see the car continuing on its way. With a aigh he slumped against the wall and relaxed.

"We need to be vigilant, and they may be back, but they've passed us for now." he said, and moved back over to Beth to wrap her in his arms. "I'll keep you safe lover." he assured her.