Chapter 20: Sleep & Jobs

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Y/N POV

We are in Carver's camp and just met some folk but me, Kenny and Clem are looking for weaknesses in Carvers camp.

Me and Clem walk up to a wall holding hands.

Clem: How long do you think we'll be stuck in here?

Y/N: Not long hopefully but in the meantime I'll keep you safe.

Clem: I'll do the same for you teddy bear.

We kiss and continue walking but see nothing weak about the wall so we talk to Rebecca.

Rebecca: I didn't treat him very well these last few weeks, things got so complicated so fast. It became all about getting through each day... I'm trying real hard to remember the last time I told him that I loved him... I've been wracking my brain, but I just can't remember...

Y/N: I'm sure he knows... in his heart, I'm sure he knows.

Rebecca: I hope that's true. Alright, get going. I'll be fine. I appreciate you checking up on me.

Clem yawns.

Y/N: Is my precious fruit sleepy?

Clem: A little. I'm gonna need my teddy bear to snuggle with soon.

Y/N: Your teddy bear can't wait but lets talk to Kenny before we go to bed.

Clem: Okay.

We then talk to Kenny.

Kenny: Well, out with it. D'you two see any way outta here?

Y/N: The fences seem pretty strong.

Kenny: Yeah, they do. Alright. A whole Howe's full of building supplies, I guess it oughta be.

Troy and Carlos enter.

Sarah: Dad! (hugs Carlos)

Troy: Alright, go the fuck to sleep! I'm shootin' the first one of y'all I see up wanderin' around before sun-up.

Rebecca: Troy! Where's Alvin?

Troy: Everybody get to bed! (closes door)

Y/N: Fuck that guy.

Me and everyone else go to the cots but Clem is standing over me looking at me.

Clem: [blushing] C-Can I sleep with y-you?

Y/N: Of course you can Clem. We slept with each other at the lodge but then again you were already asleep and I carried you to bed.

Clem gets in the bed with me and I pull her close and she rests her head on my chest.

Clem: Hmmm my warm and soft teddy bear.

I chuckles and kiss her on the lips then go back to snuggling.

Kenny: Some of these folks ain't too keen on leavin'...it's up to us to figure out a way outta here. You two up for it? It's your decision...

Y/N: We're ready. Of course we are.

Kenny: Good...good. Confidence is good. You gotta have the right attitude.

Y/N: It's just that Clem is my main priority.

Kenny: I understand. Now, get some sleep. We'll need it.

Y/N: Goodnight honey bun.

Clem: Goodnight teddy bear.

We kiss then I wrap an arm around Clem and we fall asleep.

Morning.

We are awoken by Troy kicking Clem.

Y/N: Don't kick her.

Troy: Get up. Bill's gonna have a word.

Clem and me get up and joins the rest of the group. The door opens and Carver enters.

Carver: There's been increased walker activity along the fence, so be mindful when outside the walls. The herd's moved a little closer as of this morning, but that still doesn't necessarily mean we'll be hit. Know we're monitoring the situation. Now... There are some folks might be sore about what happened... at how things went. Well, that's all in the past now. Some of you are new to our community. Some of you are members who went astray. But know that you can find redemption here... forgiveness... by proving your worth through what will undoubtedly be hard work. Reggie, you're nearly back in. Keep following the path, and we'll welcome you back with open arms.

Sarah: How'd you two sleep?

Carver: (glares at Sarah) I'll let Reggie be an example to you all. Salvation is available, but it must be earned.

Sarah: I was so tired. I didn't even realize it.

Clem: Great.

Sarah: Cool. That's good.

Carver: Kenneth will be taking over Reggie's duties outside the wall. Michael will continue on showing his value.

Sarah: I just thought it was nice to finally--

Carver: Carlos!

Carlos: Yes?

Carver: Your child seems to be in need of correction.

Carlos: I'm sorry, I-- Sarah, apologize to Mr. Carver.

Sarah: I'm... sorry, sir.

Carver: No, no. That ain't gonna cut it. I can't have this kind of behavior on day one of your reform. You discipline her now, Carlos.

Carlos: How do you propose that I--

Carver: One good smack across the mouth should do it. It'll make her think twice before opening it up again. Go on, we'll wait.

Carlos: My... I'm not sure with my hand that I could--

Carver: Well, that's why you got two hands, Carlos. Come on. And not some namby-pamby thing, alright? A good hard smack. Otherwise, Troy here will do it for ya. I don't think you want that. He can be... overzealous. Is that the word?

Troy: If it means I'll slap the shit out of her, then, yeah.

Carver: Go on, Carlos. Just get it over with.

Clem goes to speak but I put my hand over her mouth to prevent her.

Sarah: I'm sorry, Dad. I'm sorry.

Carlos: Close your eyes, honey. It's only going to sting for a second.

Carlos hesitates.

Carver: Do it.

Carlos smacks Sarah hard, and she falls to the floor, sobbing.

Carlos: I'm sorry, Sarah.

Y/N Thoughts: Fucking hell Carver better not try to make me do that because I'd rather die than hurt Clem.

Carver: Stop! You're not coddling that girl anymore. Let her sit there and think about what she's done. Troy, get Carlos to his post. Everyone else should have their assignments. It's time to get to work.

Troy: Goddamn, you really knocked the shit out of her, Doc.

Carver: Everyone get to work!

?: Love birds You're working in the armory. Follow me.

?: Soil coming up!

Clem and me follow the woman, but stops when several bags of soil fall from the roof.

?: Goddamn this thing.

?: Oh, shit...

?: Clementine, Y/N!

Clem: Why did you put your hand over my mouth?

Y/N: I didn't want to risk you getting hurt.

Clem: I was gonna tell them it was my fault.

Y/N: Yeah and them what? Carver or thet creep hit you instead? No Clem.

Clem: Okay I understand, You we're just protecting me.

Y/N: It's my job Clem.

We continue walking.

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