Dealing With The Devil

10

"Now let me just take a look.." Carson leaned in carefully, his fingers slowly hovering over the bruises along her collarbone but she instantly flinched back. Shaking her head quickly not wanting anyone to touch her right now. A deep grunt echoed from the doorway as they both glanced over seeing Negan leaning against the frame. The blood was gone from his hands as far as she could see.

The entire event seemed so unreal but more so unnerving. Philip had attacked and pinned her down in hopes of changing her mind about being with him. His drunken voice still made her skin crawl. She was sure he would have had his way but by the grace of some higher power Negan came to her rescue. Becoming her savior. Carson nodded in acknowledgement to Negan as he went to the medicine cabinet, taking out two small packages of pills. Bringing them over to her.

"One for pain.. And one incase you can't sleep. If you need anything else don't hesitate to come see me." Nodding once more at Negan before he left the clinic, it wasn't something new to him. Most of the men around the sanctuary succumbed to the animalistic behaviors especially with the scantily dressed women prancing around. Taking a deep breath as she was left alone with Negan, hearing his heavy boots coming slowly over and stopping right in front of her. Lifting her head as she sighed once, knowing his ego would probably explode but she owed him something.

"Thank you. I'm glad. We'll glad you happened by.. " Forcing a faint smile at him, although she was still terribly shaken up. The hurt was even worse since Philip had been her friend ever since she'd gotten here. At her words he just flashed a small grin in response.

"It's my fucking job to make sure people follow the rules. And he was breaking a big fucking rule. I wasn't going to let him hurt you. " His voice softened ever so slightly for a split second. The darkness of his eyes faltering as he searched hers for reassurance that she was alright. An odd sensation crept through her as their eyes met. A mixture of calm and anxiety. She could still see the glint of something else in his eyes as he watched her.

"I'm fine. Really. I've survived worse. " She shrugged it off knowing battling walkers and other people were just as bad as a man trying to satisfy his primal needs. He just gave a curt nod, knowing better than to pry at a woman's emotions and thoughts, especially after the ordeal.

"Come on, I'll walk you back to your room." He muttered softly nodding his head towards the door, waiting for her to stand up. Not wanting to over step his own boundaries with her right now either. She was rather surprised at his chivalry but it was comforting. Standing she walked out of the clinic with him, their shoulders brushing occasionally as they moved through the dark hallways. Nearly all the other residents were tucked away safely in their rooms sleeping. As they stopped at her door she sighed rubbing a hand over her forehead as she looked up at him.

"Thanks..again. Some sleep will definitely help me. Yeah.. " She muttered running a hand through her hair. She definitely could use a shower too. He just grinned at her again nodding as he opened the door for her.

"Don't fucking do that every damned time you see me. It'll get fucking old real fucking quick. But you're welcome. Those assholes don't deserve to live. It was a public service." He lifted his hand up to gently run his index finger along her jawline, it barely touching her tingling skin.

"Goodnight Nat. Get some sleep. " Dropping his hand as he flashed another crooked smile at her. She was slightly caught of guard from his slight touch but she quickly shook it over, refocusing as she nodded.

"Yeah Yeah. You too." Forcing a small smile before she went into her room, shutting the door behind her slowly and locking it. Sighing as she then collapsed on the bed and stared at the ceiling. Trying to figure out why Negan made her feel that way. He was a psychotic man.
But he didn't allow rape.
But he did save her. Twice.
But. But. But. So many hesitations and second thoughts.