Vacant || Carl Grimes (Chandler Riggs)/TWD [ON HOLD]

T H R E E

+ Christina's POV +

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Carl leads me down and into another part of the prison, where the 'cafeteria' is. Everyone sits inside, talking or eating.

Carl takes my hands, quite difficulty because of the jacket, and pulls me in the direction of a table- where Marie sits, along with another girl with blonde hair.

I instantly let go of Carl's hand and run over to Marie. She looks up and her face lights up, as she stands and pulls me into a tight hug.

"Oh my god, I thought they locked you up or something--" She mumbles.

"No, I was with Carl, he's sweet." I reply. "Who's that?" I whisper, glancing at the blonde girl while pulling away from Marie.

"Beth. Beth this is Christina." Marie introduces us.

I smile at Beth and she returns it, standing and pulling my tense body into a hug.

"Hey!" She exclaims.

"Hi.." I whisper shyly.

Carl appears at me side, smiling warmly at me- which makes me blush tremendously. Mar winks at me and I glare, knowing she'll bring it up later.

To my surprise- she turns around and starts talking with Beth, totally ignoring my presence. My mood drops considerably, as I feel upset at the thought of losing my best friend.

Carl taps my hand with his own, and I look up at his worried face. He purses his lips and nods his head to his right, before walking in that direction. He glances over his shoulder, and I begin to follow him- like he silently requested.

After around 5 minutes, and crazy maze halls, we end up back in the cell area.

He falls back onto the single bed and motions for me to lay beside himself. I take off his jacket and fold it beside the bed. His eyes widen in realization and he stands up, walks to a garbage bag, and pulls out an oversized hoodie.

He walks back to me and holds it out, smiling. I gently take it from him and he turns around, covering his eyes. I internally coo and take off my pants and crop top. After I do that, I pull on the hoodie.

"I'm done." I mumble, still shy around him.

Carl turns and eyes me up, making me blush, then he lays back down and motions, again, for me to lay with him.

"Now tell me what's wrong." He gently commands, wrapping his arms around my waist as he 'spoons' me.

"I'm-" I stutter, turning in his arms and curling up to his chest, resting my head in the crook of his neck, "I'm just scared of losing her.. She's all I've had for a long time.."

"Mhm," he hums, letting his head drop softly onto mine and he uses his left arm to stroke my head. His right arm is under my body, and wrapped around the back and side of my waist.

He continues to do this until my eyes close and my breathing slows down, and I wrap my small hands around his shirt, before I fall asleep in his embrace.

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"Christina,"

I lightly grumble and slowly open my eyes, using my right fist to rub my eyes.

I catch eyes with Carl's beautiful grey-blue ones. I blush and look around, noticing that I'm practically blanketed by his body and hoodie.

"Uh-- sorry.." I whisper, starting to get up.

He instantly brings his arms to my waist, pulling me closer to his body and consuming me in his body heat.

"Don't leave," he whispers, looking at me with an expression I can't quite recognize, "you were just having a nightmare."