Perilous~ Carl Grimes

Chapter 9

"Kennedy are you going to Deanna's welcome party?" Rick asked me from the doorway.

Currently I was in Carl's room laying next to him on his bed staring at the ceiling. We got back from Ron's a little over an hour ago and decided to chill in here. 

"Yeah I am." I responded, he nodded before walking out of the room.

"Are you sure you want to go tonight?" Carl asked, leaning on his elbows.

"Yeah, why wouldn't I be sure?" I chuckled 

"I don't know I just wanted to make sure you'd be okay at a party with a bunch of people. I know you're still getting used to everything." he said with concern in his eyes.

"Carl seriously?" I asked raising an eyebrow. "Let's not forget who froze, and didn't talk when we met Ron, Mikey, and Enid."

"Okay, so maybe you're not the one who'd be nervous." he sighed

I just laughed at him again causing that rosey color to appear on his cheeks again.

"I should probably head back, so I can get ready." I said sitting up and getting off the bed.

Carl got off the bed and began following me downstairs. He continued to walk with me until we reached my house.

"Thank you kind sir for literally walking me next door." I joked sarcastically

"Anytime my lady." he bowed

"Alright you goof, I'll see you in a few hours." 

Carl had a huge grin on his face as he turned around and made his way back to his house. I opened the door and walked up to my room, and looked at the assortment of clothes that were in my closet. They were all very simple, nothing extravagant. Luckily I never expected to have anything special. Having more than one outfit was great enough. 

I wasn't picky anymore, so my outfit consisted of a pair of black jeans, a blue denim shirt and the combat boots I have had for awhile. 

I walked into the bathroom and stared at my reflection. For the first time in forever I looked and felt clean. My hair was decent, and I wasn't covered in mud or walker blood. I smiled before walking out the door and into the living room to find Addison and Isaac ready to leave. 

Isaac wrapped an arm around my shoulder as we exited the house. 

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When we got inside Deanna's I could not believe how packed it was.  Addison left my side almost immediately to go talk to Rosita and Isaac was off talking to Noah.

"Thanks guys I love you too." I grumbled as I stood in the entry way alone.

I walked over to the drink table only to be startled a minute later.

"Hey Kennedy." the familiar voice said from behind me.

"Hi Ron." I said in an annoyed tone.

"What's wrong?" he raised his eyebrows.

"Next time you want to say hey just say hey. Don't sneak up behind me."

He laughed "Sorry, I won't do it again."

"Promise?" I asked sticking out my pinky

He continued to laugh before wrapping his pinky around mine and saying, "promise."

"Okay I forgive you." 

"Oh boy thanks so much, it means a lot." he smirked causing me to smack his arm.

"Ow" he whined, rubbing his arm up and down.

"Don't be such a baby." I smirked at him like he did moments before.