It's Not Living Without You (Desus)

Chapter Six

Jesus entered the gates to Hilltop, where he promptly ran into Maggie.

She grinned at him, delighted that he was back from his run.

"How did it go at Alexandria?" She asked.

He shrugged.

"I went out on a run with Daryl. We didn't find much. I think Rick is coming up with a plan on how to defeat Negan, though. We should start getting ready."

Maggie smiled.

"I've been working on training everyone here. I think we'll be ready soon."

Jesus shifted on his feet, suddenly feeling very awkward.

"Can I ask you something? About...um, Daryl?"

Maggie laughed.

"If you're wondering, yeah, I think he's gay."

"What?" Jesus sputtered. "No! That's not what I was going to ask.. I just- hey, wait a minute. Shouldn't you be resting? The baby should be here anytime now."

Maggie gave him a fake glare.

"I'm pregnant, not dying. I can help, you know. Besides, SOMEONE has to run this place."

She gave a sharp glare towards Gregory.

Jesus had to agree. Gregory was  a pretty terrible leader.

"Come on." Maggie said. "Let's go get some dinner, then you can tell me all about your adventures with Daryl."

She winked, and started to walk towards the dining hall.

Jesus sighed, then followed. Did Maggie really think he was into Daryl?

Sure, Daryl was attractive.

Great body.

Fantastic arms.

It was fun to annoy him. It was easy to make him embarrassed.

But personality-wise... Jesus just didn't know.

He hoped that one day he could find out. Maybe they could end up being good for one another.

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Daryl knocked on Rick's door, trying not to feel bitter about the rain that chilled him to the bone. Good lord, could Rick be any slower?

Michonne came to the door, balancing Judith on her hip.

"Daryl!" She exclaimed happily. "Want to join us for dinner?"

Daryl hesitated.

"Nah. I was just lookin for Rick."

Rick finally came to the door, and Daryl breathed out a sigh of relief.

"Daryl." He drawled. "What can I do for you?"

Daryl leaned against the porch railing.

"I was thinkin about going to the Kingdom, to visit Carol." He said.

Rick raised an eyebrow.

"We could really use you here, but...if you really want to go, and you make it quick, I suppose there isn't an issue."

Daryl nodded, happy with Rick's answer.

"Thanks." He mumbled, and walked away without another word.

Rick turned to Michonne.

"He seems different somehow, don't you think?"

Michonne looked concerned.