Negan awoke in the very early hours of the morning to the feel of Sky's body shaking beneath his embrace. She started to whimper and sob in her sleep and he knew she must be having another nightmare. He rubbed her hair soothingly and whispered sweet words in her ear, telling her that he was with her and he would protect her.
After a few tense moments the shaking stopped and her whimpering subsided. She let out a small sigh in her sleep and snuggled in closer to him, and he was pleased that she seemed to be okay.
He stayed awake a while longer, listening to her steady breathing, ready to fight off her demons for her at any moment. When he was satisfied that she was ok he let himself drift back to sleep, surrounded by the intoxicatingly beautiful smell of her and the feel of her petite body wrapped in his arms. If anyone asked him a week ago whether he would ever feel this way about a woman again he would have told them to fuck off, but now, he was slowly transforming into a new man, a better man. And he hoped that he could be the man she needed.
When morning came Sky woke to an unfamiliar feeling, she wasn't alone. His strong arms held her tight and her face was buried in Negan's chest just beneath his collarbone. The unique scent of his skin flooded her nostrils and she couldn't think of a better way to wake up in the morning. Careful not to disturb him, she lifted her arm to check her watch. It was a little after five and she was pleased to see she hadn't over slept. As much as she wanted to stay in bed with him all day, she had to get to the infirmary for her shift.
Gently she stroked the scruff of his beard with her fingertips, enjoying the sleepy look on his face as he began to stir. As he opened his eyes and looked down on her a small sleepy smile graced his gorgeous lips.
"Morning Darlin'" he said in a raspy tone.
"Morning" she smiled in return.
"How'd you sleep?"
"Much better than the night before" she said happily. "Thank you"
"My pleasure. I better get going..." he said reluctantly.
"Yeah... I should get some breakfast before my shift starts" she told him as she got up and began to change into the only clean clothes she had left, while he threw on his jacket and boots. She didn't care that she had just stripped naked in front of him. It wasn't the first time, and she was sure it wouldn't be the last. Before she had a chance to throw her t-shirt on she felt his hands on her back, tracing over the many scars.
"I don't want you to ever feel ashamed of these" he told her. "I know that they remind you of some horrible shit, but when I look at them I see your strength. They show that you are a fighter Sky, I want you to always remember that" he said as he leaned down and kissed her marked flesh. "I don't give a fuck what anybody else has told you... you are fucking beautiful, don't ever think you're not".
She turned to look at him, standing on the tips of her toes she planted a soft kiss on his lips. She had missed kissing him. He kissed her back, more passionate this time as he devoured her lips with his. Breaking apart he place one last kiss to her forehead. "I'll see you later Darlin'" he smiled as he headed for the door. Unlocking it he peered out, making sure no one was around before he wandered out, Lucille gripped firmly in his hand.
As sky waited a moment before she too left, panic struck her as she heard someone call out to Negan. Oh shit! Had someone just seen him leave? They were fucking screwed. She listened in to see how it all played out.
"Hey Boss!" someone called out and Negan turned to the side to see Dwight walking towards him. "I've been looking for you".
"Well here I am D" he replied.
