Twisted tale of Negan

please stay

It took Derek awhile to warm up to Katherine, which i don't blame him. Even if kids are so innocent, from an outside force looking in they can be intimidating.

Katherine kept nagging me about how Negan wouldn't like this. And you know what? I don't give a fuck.

Maggie came by for a talk before i could even leave.

"Hey there." she says as she walks straight into my house.

She eyes Derek who is playing with Katherine she walked straight up the stairs and i follow.

"What the hell is that?" she asks.

I sigh out "whats what Maggie?"

"You're seriously going to let this stranger into katherines life? She is more than confused with Negan, and honestly i am too" she starts rambling on and on.

"Look!" i have had enough "Negan left me! Okay? He left. He doesnt know when he will be back. And i don't either. Is it so wrong that i just want a friend?"

"He is a complete stranger, Lucille!" Maggie spat back.

We were being loud enough to where Derek can hear.

She calms down a bit "i cant even believe you right now lucy.. Get your shit together" she stated walking down the steps.

I follow behind her, katherine walks over to Maggie and give her a hug. Maggie hugs back quickly and exits the house.

I look back to Derek who had his arms folded "well she is rather pleasant" he Snickers.

"That's Maggie for you"

I walk into the garage and open it.

Derek follows too. We stand there waiting for people to show up. As I'm stalking the shelves and making sure everything is accounted for i hear Ricks voice as he walks toward the garage, i turn around to see him holding Judith and talking.

He made it to me, and i couldn't help but smile at how adorable he is with her. And how unbelievably sexy he is.

His eyes met mine he smiles softly "just coming for some beans"

I gesture toward the shelves. He is bouncing Judith as he examines the labels.

"Can i hold her?" i ask.

Rick furrows his eyebrows together "sure"

He hands her off to me and i gently take her into my arms. I have to admit Judith is absolutely beautiful. Its hard to determine any of Ricks features in her. But from what i can remember of Lori when i met her years ago, that's what Katherine's features look like.

Rick notices me staring at her

"She isn't mine.." he says lowly.
"Of course she is Rick.."

He shakes his head "No.. Lori, she. Her and Shane had something going on."

I nod, understanding what he meant. I will admit, i knew it. You could tell by just looking at the two of them they definitely had something.

"I never trusted Shane anyways" i say not taking my eyes off of Judy

"Well, people change i guess.."

We stand there awkwardly as i just bounce Katherine up and down. Just than Derek rounds the corner

"Wow who's baby?" he asks pushing his brown hair out of his face.

Rick quickly takes Judith back "she's my daughter.." Rick says proudly.

I smile awkwardly.

"She's beautiful man"

"Yeah, i know." Rick says.

I could almost bite through the tension, Derek decided he would go back inside and i could continue talking to Rick for awhile.

"You know, i dont trust him" Rick states.

I nod "I know.. But Rick you've got to understand where I'm coming from"

"You don't need to turn to Derek though..."

He approaches me he places his free hand on my cheek "i told you I'll always be here for you Lucy" he leans in and places his soft lips on mine.

I hesitate for a moment but than kiss him back

Just than i hear a throat clear. I quickly remove my lips from him to see Daryl standing there with his hands on his hips

"Ah come on people what the hell? I just came here to get some corn and shit, not to see y'all fuck" he states.

I laugh out. As does Rick, Daryl grabs a can of corn and looks back at us one more time. He half smiles and shakes his head

I look back to Rick, smiling i place one last kiss on his lips "You should get going, officer you've got dinner to cook"

He smirked and smiled back. He nodded in response and struts away with his can of beans in one hand and Judith in the other.

I look to the ground and realize I'm smiling like a idiot. I continue stalking the shelves like i was before.
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Night time came. And it wasn't really the same, all though i was cooking dinner for three as always, it wasn't for the man i loved. It was for a complete stranger. We all made our ways to the table and Derek went to go sit in Negans chair when Katherine snaps.

"That's dads chair!" she yelled.

Derek looked at her and shrugged "well dad isn't here" and with that he sat in his chair.

As much as i was pissed about it, i kept my mouth shut and ate. We all ate in silence, which was rare for my family. Katherine would always tell extravagant made up stories about practically anything, and it was always fun to hear what her mind would come up with. There was some nights she had Negan and i dying of laughter.

Oh how this time apart is going to be tough for our little family that i loved dearly.

After dinner Negan would always help with the kitchen and dishes, Derek took a beer, that was Negans and walked over to the kitchen table and watched me clean.

He sipped on his beer as i busted my ass in the kitchen Katherine still wanted a story read to her.

I sighed out in frustration, than my mind wandered to Rick. I bet Rick would have helped me with dishes and taking care of Katherine.

I stop washing dishes and throw on my coat. I run out of the house and two doors down and frantically knock on the door.

The door opens and Carl stands there confused "are you okay, Lucy?"

"I'm just fine please send your dad over." and with that i ran back to my house.

I calmed down and heard the water running i round the corner to see Katherine washing the dishes. I smile softly and thank her.

I lean against the door frame as i watch Katherine going at it.

Rick runs into the house and he looks worried.

"Lucy? Are you okay?" he sighs out taking me into a hug.

"Yeah, I'm fine.. Rick?"

"Yeah lucy?"

"Please stay.."