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Post by jessie on Jan 26, 2013 19:03:16 GMT -6
A short story for you Melinda, you know I don't know the show well, so I'm writing this hoping it makes sense, and it is something that could happen to them
Chapter 1
Daryl worked hard he wanted to be the person to keep everyone safe but days it took a toll on him. You couldn't get through life without constantly looking over your shoulder not knowing if a Walker was close, or if danger was near. He would have to collect items the group needed , but he knew when he brought the items home it mostly was things from people that lost their lives due to the Walkers or sometimes it was people taking their own lives to end the terror, and the constant running to stay safe. He hated this life but it was his life, and he knew he would have to put a bullet in his head or keep going, and he was no coward he would never end his life, he had to much to live for. It didn't look like it but he cared for someone who lost so much in life she lost her Daughter, and her husband, and he has been taking care of her. He has noticed her looking at him, but she was just trying to understand him, but he felt a closeness to her that he longed to be in her arms. He wanted for one night to make love, and laugh, and have a great time, and not worry what was lurking right outside their door. He knew it wouldn't happen but one day it might, and he hated to admit it, that was what kept him going. He knew someday all this terror would end, and maybe he could have a normal life again, and he hoped it would be with her. He would help her get over her loss, and help her be happy again, but he knew that was just a dream that probably will never happen, and for that it made him sad, he just wanted one night with her, was that to much to ask?
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Post by melindajo2000 on Jan 26, 2013 19:46:34 GMT -6
OMG OMG OMG you did it! I love this so much, so short but you really nailed it! I could see this happening and you captured well the side of Daryl/Carol that I love so much. You should be proud, this was awesome, please update soon!
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Post by Sanda on Jan 26, 2013 19:58:29 GMT -6
Great start to your new story Jessie. I can't wait to read more of your new Walking Dead story even though I haven't seen an episode of that show.
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Post by jessie on Jan 26, 2013 20:31:53 GMT -6
Thanks for your comments, it made me smile. I am glad you enjoyed it , I will continue, and hope they both get some romantic time without the stress, but is that possible?
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Post by jessie on Jan 26, 2013 20:59:04 GMT -6
Chapter 2
Carol was sitting by the window daydreaming of a life that was perfect. She thought about Sophia everyday, and wondered what she would be doing right this moment if she didn't die. She hated saying it even just to herself she didn't really miss her husband, he was not a nice man most of the time, but she was blessed that he gave her Sophia. She didn't have her long enough but having Sophia was the best thing to happen to her. She loved her so much she would have died for her, but it didn't happen that way. Carol survived only to suffer everyday, but it has been easier since she met Daryl, and the others. They have been wonderful to her, but it was hard. Carol was so stressed out every bone in her body ached, and she knew it was from stress, she hated that she couldn't go for her long walks. She couldn't go to the pond to wash up without looking over her shoulder. They couldn't listen to music, or laugh without having to worry a Walker was near , and would hear them. She was looking out the window when she saw Daryl. He was so handsome in a rugged, sexy way. He was all sweaty, but her heart was beating so fast she felt like it would stop. She dreamed almost every night about him, and the dreams were so romantic, and sweet, but everyday she woke up it made her sad knowing she would never be that close to Daryl. He cared he was the person she could go to for anything but he would never let her close in a romantic way. He was stressed she could tell he always rubbed his neck, but if she went to help him he would yell at her for sure she just knew it. She jumped up telling herself to get herself together all this romantic thoughts was making it hard on her. She watched as he came in the house, and put stuff on the table while the others ran over seeing what he had. He grabbed something, and walked over, and handed it to Carol.
"This is for you, I found this, and thought of you"
"Bath oil Daryl what am I going to do with this"?
"I don't know you were talking to the other ladies that you miss your baths, and I found this at a home that the Walkers went through, the lady living there doesn't need this anymore"
"God do you see a bathtub here Daryl, oh right I will go down to the River and scrub up with this stuff"
Daryl grabbed it out of her hand, "I'm sorry I was trying to be nice, It won't happen again"
Daryl stormed off everyone was looking at her they hated seeing Daryl in a bad mood. He was not someone that was happy most of the time but when he was angry it was worse"
Carol decided to go see if she could make it up to him so she went outside. He was sitting by a tree , Carol looked around making sure no Walkers were around. She finally walked over sitting beside Daryl, and put her hand on his knee"
"What are you doing"?
"What I just put my hand on your knee Daryl what is wrong with you"?
"Nothing is wrong with me, why don't you go in, and help the others get dinner ready"?
"Why don't you Daryl"?
"It is ladies work"
"No it isn't ladies work, but I will go help out, but I want to say I'm sorry for being rude in there. The gift was amazing Daryl, but wishing I could have a nice bath, and just relax isn't really happening at the River. I want a bath in a nice tub, but I know that is a wish that isn't happening. The gift was great but it made me sad knowing things I loved will never happen now, I'm trying to come to terms with it"
"I'm sorry I didn't think"
Carol got up, and smiled.
"I will go do my ladies duties, but we are OK right"
"Yeah we are fine"
Carol walked away she looked back twice as she smiled as she went into the house. Daryl looked at the Bath oil, and smiled he knew what he had to do, and he was going to do it. He jumped up, and knew where he had to go to get his plan started.
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Post by Sanda on Jan 26, 2013 21:29:59 GMT -6
Great update Jessie. Daryl and Carol are so cute together in this chapter. I can't wait find out what Daryl has in mind for Carol to relieve all of her stress. ;D
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Post by melindajo2000 on Jan 27, 2013 11:21:54 GMT -6
oh this is so good, I love it, please update soon. It cheered me up big time!
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Post by jessie on Feb 17, 2013 21:07:18 GMT -6
Chapter 3
Daryl knew what he had to do for Carol. She has been through so much, and he felt responsible for some of it. He wanted to bring her daughter back to her safe, but that wasn't possible, and he hated himself for it. Carol hated him for a time but she has grown to forgive him. He walked over to Rick, and asked if he could help him with something. He said OK he told the other men to keep a eye out on the camp he would be with Daryl for a little while. Daryl took Rick with him they were walking down past the river , and over a hill where Daryl pointed, and they both ran to where Daryl pointed to. Daryl grabbed a old tub that was pretty dirty, but he said he needed help to get this to the river so they could scrub it, and take it back to the campsite.
'Daryl what is this all about"?
"I never ask much can you do this for me please"?
"Yes I will help but I would like to know why we need this tub we wash in the pond"
"If you need to know it is for Carol "
'What"? Rick said smiling but Daryl got angry.
"She needs something good in her life she wanted a bubble bath, and I found the stuff, but she can't use it in the pond"
"Daryl you, and Carol I knew it"
"Nothing is going on between us we are friends she needs someone to talk to, and I listen"
Rick smiled, "You are a good listener I would never see that Bud"
"Shut up are you going to help me set this up or not"
"You know the other ladies like Lori will want to use this thing, we will have to boil a lot of hot water for Carol to enjoy a bubble bath"
"So we can do it for her she lost her husband but if you ask me that was a blessing but she lost her little girl, and I haven't seen her really smile since that day"
"Me either she is a great lady, she deserves to be happy even if it is for one night"
Rick walked over grabbing one end of the tub, and Daryl the other end, and they lifted, and walked toward the pond to clean the tub out. It took a long time to clean the tub out but they managed when Lori came down, and walked over to them.
'What are you two doing"?
"Lori please don't tell Carol about this tonight Daryl is going to surprise her with a bubble bath, but we will need your help too"
"Oh how sweet"
Daryl asked Rick where they should put the tub until tonight?
Lori smiled, "You can put it in our tent we have a big one, we can spend the night in your tent Daryl, you and Carol can have our tent"
"Oh no we are not romantically involved this is just a surprise for her to have her bubble bath"
Lori smiled, "Daryl stop kidding yourself we all see how much you care for her, and she cares for you"
Lori smiled telling them to hurry before she sees the tub, and the surprise will be over. Daryl, and Rick walked the tub up to the tent while Lori distracted Carol.
To be continued.
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Post by Sanda on Feb 17, 2013 21:44:15 GMT -6
Cute update Jessie. I LOVE that Lori and Rick are helping Daryl with his surprise for Carol. I hope you update his awesome story again really soon.
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Post by melinda on Feb 19, 2013 17:49:36 GMT -6
oh this is so sweet I would love to see this on ff this is so good and sweet at the same time, love that daryl is always looking out for carol. great job with this!
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Post by jessie on Feb 19, 2013 19:37:38 GMT -6
Chapter 4
Lori walked over to Carol, and touched her shoulder.
"Oh you scared me Lori"
"What are you reading Carol"?
Carol held the book up so she could read the title, and Lori laughed.
"Oh Smoldering Passions that sounds smutty"
"Oh it is I am trying to figure out what some of the things they are doing in this book"
"You were married Carol you should know"
"You saw my husband he wasn't really the romantic guy"
"Yeah I noticed Carol you deserve a good man"
"Not many out there the walkers are making the pickings slim" Carol said
"Carol I have noticed you, and Daryl talking a lot recently he has helped you after Sophia died"
"We talk he has helped me but he never lets me in , I don't really know anything about him. I never met a man that looks so sad, and lonely, but he doesn't want to let anyone close enough to break his tough guy image"
"I only know about his Brother he never talks about his past, but I have seen him open up to you Carol"
"Really you noticed that I haven't can I tell you something without you getting all shocked"
"Of course"
"One night I wanted to make love to him, and I even offered but he wasn't interested, I guess I'm going to die a lonely woman. I would love to say a old one, but who knows how much longer I have on this earth"
"Carol you will be safe as long as you let Rick, Daryl, and the others keep us safe"
"Lori your not afraid"
"Everyday Carol, I am terrified that one day I will wake up, and I will lose the most important person in my life"
"You mean Carl, Lori there is no worse pain than losing your child, I wouldn't wish that hell on my worse enemy. I see her everyday Lori, I hear her cry out to me. I see her but I know she is gone but I sometimes feel she is around me, I know that is crazy"
"No she is with you Carol, she was such a sweet child, you should be proud. Her Father was not a nice man but your love for your child was so beautiful she was so happy, and sweet, and you sheltered her from all your pain, and I hope you don't blame yourself for what happened to her it was not your fault. I don't know why God does what he does sometimes but I have to believe he had a plan because if he didn't we would go insane. If something ever happens to me, I need you to promise me you will help Rick take care of my son, if anyone can help him deal with my death it would be you Carol"
"Why are you talking this way Lori you are going to be fine. Carl needs you, and Rick so don't you think that way"
"I am sorry but I can't help it, but you will help Rick if something ever happened to me. I can't think of another person I would want to look after my child more than you, I just need you to promise you will do this for me"
Carol smiled, "Of course Lori I love Carl he was amazing with my little girl he made her last days on this earth fun. She adored Carl, and I still remember them playing, and her laugh whenever he was playing with her. You and Rick are wonderful parents, but I promise you if anything should ever happen I will be there for Carl"
Lori gave her a hug she looked over she saw Daryl, Glenn, and Dale carrying some water over to the fire trying to heat the water. Lori grabbed Carol's hand, and told her to follow her she knew where there was a bottle of wine, they could have a glass, and read some of the book. Carol got up , and followed Lori not looking back as Daryl looked at Dale, and said they had to hurry or she would figure out something is going on. Daryl said he would go get more water as Glenn came back, and grabbed another bucket as Dale stayed, and heated up the water so she could have a warm bubble bath, but they had to hurry they didn't want the water to cool down because that wouldn't be so fun.
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Post by Sanda on Feb 19, 2013 20:16:53 GMT -6
Great update Jessie. I LOVED the talk between Lori and Carol in this chapter. Lori is doing a great job of distracting Carol in this chapter while Dale,Glenn, and Daryl, get Carol's surprise ready. I agree with Melinda that you should post this story over at fanfiction.net. I am really looking forward to the next chapter of your awesome story.
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Post by melinda on Feb 23, 2013 9:43:49 GMT -6
This was an amazing chapter you outdid yourself You should be proud of the dialogue between Carol and Lori
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Post by jessie on Mar 4, 2013 21:31:21 GMT -6
Chapter 5
Daryl, and the others had the bath ready, Dale told Daryl he better get Carol fast before the water gets cold. Daryl suddenly felt weird but Dale smiled.
"Daryl you wanted to make Carol feel better, and what your doing for her is real nice, but you better get her now or your surprise will be ruined."
Daryl walked away, and saw Carol, and Lori talking by a tree he walked over, and Lori smiled.
'Hey Daryl"
"Lori can I speak to Carol alone for a few minutes"
"Sure"
Carol smiled, "You want to talk"?
"Well I need you to come with me I wanted to show you something"
"Sure" Carol followed Daryl who walked ahead of her. She didn't know what he was going to show her but she didn't care he was showing her some attention, and she loved it. She knew that was stupid he was a friend, and if he knew how she felt about him he wouldn't be real happy with her. She knew the chance of Daryl liking her other than just as a friend was never going to happen. He stopped outside Lori and Rick's tent, and pointed to the entrance.
"Go in there is something you need to see"
"In Lori and Rick's tent Daryl they wouldn't appreciate it"
"Girl why are you making this hard can you just go in"
"Fine but if they get angry it is on you"
Carol walked in, and Daryl walked in behind her. She stopped staring at the tub she saw the steam coming off the water, and the bubbles looked Heavenly. She was speechless she couldn't help it she started to cry, and it freaked Daryl out.
'Your crying I thought you dreamed of having a Bubble bath now your crying"
"Daryl I'm crying because this is the nicest gift anyone ever gave me"
"Water and soap is the best gift"
"The thought behind the water , and the Bubbles"
"Well your butt is going to get cold if you don't get in there soon"
Carol wiped a tear off her cheek, but she walked over touching Daryl's chest.
"Daryl"
"I will wait outside you enjoy your bath"
"Wait don't go"
"You want me to stay"?
"Well I need someone to wash my back"
'You can't wash your own back"
Carol smiled, "You are shy who would think but you are way to cute, and maybe you would like to have a soak with me"
"In the same tub"?
"Yeah I will be good I promise"
"Carol" Daryl turned away, and Carol put her hand to her mouth she wanted to cry.
"Daryl I'm sorry I don't know what I was thinking you can go"
Daryl turned seeing her face he hurt her but he was dying inside. He wanted to hold her, and make love to her. He has fallen in love with her but he didn't really know what love was but for weeks now he was feeling stuff he never felt before. He wanted to protect her, and make her feel beautiful, and keep her safe, but he knew life was short, and he could lose her at any moment. He knew if he did lose her it would hurt like hell, and he hated the thought he made her feel bad, but she deserved better than him, she was special, but he could see she couldn't see it.
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Post by jessie on Mar 8, 2013 20:28:47 GMT -6
You didn't read my last update Melinda. Well you should read it before reading this one. Chapter 6 Daryl walked over to Carol he wasn't really sure how to act he has been with women in the past but none of them were as sweet , and as beautiful as Carol. They were sexy, and drunk he met so many woman at Bars , and he got lucky with them on most nights but the next day he mostly forgot all about them. He didn't have time to be in a long term relationship, and beside he was not boyfriend material. He was honest, and he never wanted to let his guard down with anyone but Carol was changing all that. She was staring at Daryl waiting for him to say something but he moved his hand toward her cheek. Carol shut her eyes her whole body shivered from his touch. "I'm sorry I thought you" Carol opened her eyes seeing Daryl pull away. "No don't stop" "You cringed from my touch" Carol smiled, "I didn't cringed you don't know the difference between a cringe, and someone getting their socks knocked off" "What"? "You are not really into the romantic talk are you"? "No I told you I say it like it is why would you want anything to do with me"? Carol whispered, "Shut up, and kiss me" Daryl smiled he liked this side of Carol he pulled her close, and brought his lips over hers. She lost her breath for a moment but she wrapped her arms around him, and she smiled as he lifted her into her arms as they continued kissing. He stopped but smiled as Carol touched his lips with her finger. "Please Daryl I need you , I need to feel beautiful even if it is just for one night" Daryl put her down, and whispered. "You are beautiful don't you know that girl"? "Not really I guess hearing Ed say I was lucky to have him because no other man would want me. I heard it enough I started to believe it. I lost so much in my life , I lost my baby girl. I wanted to die the moment I saw her come out of that Barn, and Rick ending her life, but she was already gone, I don't blame him. You have been nothing but nice to me, I never had a man in my life treat me with any ounce of respect" Daryl was overwhelmed he could see she was so sad so he whispered. "Let me undress you , and get you into this bubble bath" Carol smiled as Daryl slowing pulled her blouse over her head, and she went to cover her breasts with her arms, but he stopped her , as he whispered. "You don't have to be shy around me". Carol smiled as she put her arms down, and she took off her pants, and panties. Daryl took her hand, and she got in the tub, and the water was still warm, and the smell of the bubble bath was so sweet it made her feel like a Princess. She sat in the tub, and the Bubble covered her body. Daryl knelt down handing her a cloth but she took it, but she touched his hand. "Join Me" Daryl never wanted to do something more in his life but he was scared he knew if he got in this tub he wouldn't be able to stop there, and he didn't want to ruin their friendship but he wanted more than a friendship he wanted to feel alive again but was that possible.
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