Bitten But Alive (The Walking Dead X Reader)

18

  "Sophia"  

Halloween Addition

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(Your POV)

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I held her in my arms tightly to keep her both warm but also protected. Our bodies pressed up against the tree as well. Once I was sure the multiple feet had walked far enough to not notice Sophia which took a very long time, I slowly unwrapped my arms from her. Even with her not pressed against my chest she refused to open her eyes or even make the most mininal movement in fear. I sniffed the air, and though some blood was still evident I believed it to be the floor the walkers had crossed over. Ok good, they're gone.

For now at least.

I sighed realizing the mess I had gotten myself into. Still it's not like I could have left her alone. Faces flashed through my mind as I had closed my eyes for a second. All the death, the loss...abondonment..Before I could continue with my "helpful" thoughts Sofia suddenly pushed herself against me causing me to fall backwatds onto the floor. Her body was shaking as she fumbled to wrap her small arms around me."Sophia?"

No answer.

I leaned closer to her head and pressed a small kiss to the top of her head before furrowing my brows. She smells like-like-I slowly leaned closer and sniffed her. Did she-I shook my head violently. No no no no, there is no way, I must have left my walker sent on her. I'm sure she's fine.

That was enough to calm myself down so with Sophia attached to my torso I slowly and carefully sat up before struggling to make it onto my two feet without hurting or dropping her. Never once thought in my life that I'd be in this type of situation. Me with a child...and alone. I felt myself lightly smile as once stood straight Sophia wrapped her legs around me and moved her arms around my neck. She is cute though I can't deny.

I lightly patted her back to calm her down, "I'm gonna see if I can find you some food. It's not good being that thin." I felt her small lips morph into a soft smile before a little giggle was heard. "Just sleep for now, alright?"

She slowly nodded before moving her head to the side and finally shutting her eyes. Now let's find some food for the little one. I began to walk, taking careful slow steps as to not disturb her attempt for a nap. Meanwhile my eyes looked at her exposed skin and my uncontrollable thoughts came about again, I should probably find myself food too before I bite her. I shuddered at the thought.

I'd shoot myself in the head before letting myself take a bit out of a human, especially her....but what if I can't control it? I sighed wishing my thoughts could shut up for once, and then continued on my way. My eyes darting around the floor searching for any movement.

After a little bit my ears caught onto something so I turned left and slightly crouched down. Instantly I grabbed my knife and being sure one of my arms was tightly wrapped around Sophias body to keep her in place I began to look. With my other arm and my trusty knife in hand, literally the only weapon currently on me, I aimed at a shadow my eyes managed to see I threw it straight on. A squeak was heard before my eyes and nose noted the tearing of its flesh. Why must flesh smell so alluring.

I practically kicked my thoughts away I walked closer to the animal. It turned out to be a rabbit and though it was on the small side it was still better than nothing. I reached down making sure I had a tight grip on Sophia and pulled my knife out of the rabbit. I wiped it's blood on my clothing before putting it back in it's sheath. Quickly I snagged the dead rabbit body off the floor and made my way back to the tree that I was at only moments before with an awake and terrified Sophia.