A Promise-Carl Grimes x reader

the 1st

Two weeks later.

After my shower I sat with Glenns old hat and I ran my hand over the frayed edges and strings, blood stains on the brim of it “hey, you ok?” I looked over to see Carl in the doorway, his arms were crossed as he leaned against it, he had just come from outside not long ago because his cheeks and nose were red, he had his hoodie on under his flannel and his beanie had messed up his hair just enough so it was still cute, but still a little ruffled.

He smiled softly and snapped his fingers, I looked at him “yeah, yeah I’m fine, did Judith and RJ have fun outside?” I asked and he nodded, “are you gonna warm me up or do you need proof on how cold it is?” he asked walking over and sliding his cold hands under my shirt, I let out a little yell and laugh as he moved his hands and I stood up hugging him and his hands went up my shirt but instead of flinching I stayed close to him, “your hoodie” I whispered and he smiled kissing my head, he moved his hands from my shirt and I helped him take the flannel and hoodie off and we moved over to the bed where I laid beside him “I miss him” I whispered and Carl softly ran his hand over my cheek and he kissed my head “every time I look at Hershel I see him and it sucks because I really do love the boy I just can’t stand to be with him” I cried and Carl kissed me softly “it’s ok, I know it’s hard but he would want you to be close with him” he whispered and I soon fell asleep.

I was running through the woods, branches cracking under my feet, I looked back and fell twisting my ankle. The walkers were closing in on my and I noticed the cars were close and I made a run out of the woods, a walker came out in front of me and knocked my knife out of my hand as I fell.

The walker fell on top of me and I tried to reach for my knife just as it sank it’s teeth into my skin and I let out a yell. The walker was pulled off and stabbed, thankfully my skin did go with it “Y/n, look at me” Rick calmed and I moved my eyes off the walker to look at him “it’s ok, we need to go, can you stand?” he asked and I nodded grabbed my knife from the ground and grabbing his hand as he led me to the car.

Hershel was already inside of it and Carl was in the backseat sliding over to let me sit and I closed the door.

“Carl?” I asked waking up and Carl softly ran his hand up and down my arm “I’m here, it’s ok” he calmed and I kissed his shoulder and he kissed my head. “What time is it?” I asked and he opened his eyes “it’s late, go back to bed, we’ll wake up in the morning and everything will be fine” he whispered and I nodded laying down on his chest softly.