Mute

T W E N T Y

"You're a-alive?!"

Standing in front of me was Daryl. Not just him though, but the whole group. Well what's left of it. 

*Flash Back*

Aaron hummed the words to an unknown song that was playing off of a random CD. I stared out of the window, watching small droplets of rain fall, slowly hitting the window, blurring the scenery outside of the car. 

We were over half way to our destination and I really had to pee. The church was just two more miles. Two more miles than I can finally get my satisfying release.

"Look." Aaron pointed, "You can see the top of it." He stated, referring to the church.

I nod, happy that I'll be able to get out of this tiny car, but worried the people won't be friendly. Aaron just smiled as if he didn't have a care in the world.

Gravel, mud and leaves flew in all directions as Aaron drove down the narrow pathway to the old church. The closer we got the more my stomach started to twist. I was on the verge of throwing up when the car finally came to a stop. 

Aaron jumped out and raced over to my side to help me out. His hand pulled me up, gently. Aaron is always gentle, so gentle that he doesn't even carry a weapon with him when he is meeting with groups. Dangerous and stupid, but thats just Aaron. 

I sign thank you and he nods, turning and leading the way to the church door. He didn't want me to come in with him, because of my weapons, but I refused to let him go alone. His boyfriend would murder me.

"Please, just stay out here." Aaron begged, looking at me with displeased eyes.

"No." I sign, sending him a glare. He sighed and nocked on the door.

"Hello?" He called out, "You don't know us, but we're from a safe haven not too far from here." 

The door swung violently open and weapons were in our faces. 

*End of flashback*

Tears fell down my face as I embraced him. I kept nodding, sniffling and holding onto him. 

"What in the hell are y'all doin?" Merles grumpy voice called from the pew beside us. "Imma tryna get some beauty sleep!"

Everyone cracked a smile and laughed. Merle growled and sat up, glaring at everyone then finally smiling at me.