(all of you better know what tree im talking about or i s2g)
//enid//
We stood there in an awkward silence, waiting for the herd to pass. My heart was pounding right out of my chest, emotions and thoughts hitting me at every angle.
Carl Grimes. I can't pick him apart, what exactly is it that makes him so appealing. I'm dating Ron. I love Ron. Don't I? I don't have feelings for Carl. Do I? And why did he almost kiss me? Why was I not completely against it?
I could still feel his hot breath, he and I were only inches apart. I kept on replaying the moment in my head. How he had almost kissed me, how he brushed my hand. How I had whispered, "See? You're afraid of me too." in his ear, how his hair brushed my check, god, how was it humanly possible for someones hair to be that soft? I longed to reach out to him, maybe hold his hand or lean against him, but no. I have a boyfriend. Who I loved-no. Who I love. Present tense. Carl was just a friend. A really really close friend. Who had almost kissed me. Ugh. I couldn't let him get close. I wouldn't be able to stand loosing someone else I cared about. No. This was a one time thing. But why was I so giddy about this?
The heard passed. I hesitated, not wanting to leave the old, hallowed tree, but it was going to be dark soon. That's when we heard shouting. Carl's eyes were alert. I heard a sharp intake of breath.
"My dad," he whispered.
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//carl//
Enid and I were running back as fast as we could, not wanting to attract any walkers, but needing to see what this was all about. I was running a little recklessly, seeing as I was still flustered from almost kissing Enid and I was concerned for my dad. You're such an idiot. You lost your nerve. What's she gonna think? Why didn't she move in? Why did she resist? You, Carl Grimes, are the stupidest person left on this decaying world. I silently scolded myself. I should be thinking about my dad, not Enid. Even still, I stole a quick glance at her. Her face was concerned and determined, her long dark hair bouncing and moving with every step she took. I couldn't help but grin a little. She was beautiful. I faced forward once more, quickening my pace.
The rest of the way back to Alexandria was a blur of determination and fear. I barely remember climbing over the wall. Before I knew it, we were watching my dad land punch after punch on Pete, screaming awful words and grunting. To be truthful, he was scaring me. He was covered in blood. I didn't know whos. His? Petes? Did it matter? I had to stop him. For his sake, for mine, for Alexandria's, for our group...for Enid. I stepped forward.
"Dad, stop. Da-"
He threw me back. I stumbled in surprise. He pushed me forcefully back to where Enid was. He has lost his goddamn mind. My dad doesn't lay his hands on me. I stood there in disbelief, faintly registering the gun he pulled, how Michonne stopped him. Everyone was either screaming or crying. I shook my head slightly, then turned to find Enid. She was exactly where she was before, her hand slightly over her mouth. I stepped to her and put an arm around her, hoping this gesture would be registered as harmless and comforting. I felt her body sink into mine, looking for support. Despite the situation, I grinned. My grin faded, knowing this was probably the last time Enid would let me get close to her every again. Literally and emotionally. I sighed and let my arm go limp.
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//carl//
I was wrong. As we sat on the dock, Enid put her hand on mine and put her head on my shoulder. She was confusing me. I couldn't tell whether or not she felt the same way I did, or just wanted support after Ron started being a prick to everyone a few days ago. Either way, I wanted to savor this moment. I put my free hand on her knee and leaned my head on hers.
"Carl," she whispered.
My name. Just my name and nothing more. I closed my eyes, taking in a deep breath. I removed my hand from her knee, exhaling. I used it to run my fingers through her hair. I nodded.
"I'm here."
a/n
K THATS THE FIRST PART LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK. It's gonna follow the plot line kind sorta but not really. It's just picking up from the tree to give the story a solid point. also ron's a dick. mhmmm iT's bEDttIMe FOR mEEEeee k bYe.
