Hope//C.G *Finished*

Thirty Days Without An Accident

Hearing the alarm go off made me cuddle into my boyfriend more as he quietly sighed. It just makes me think of the last time Rick caught us cuddling. Let's just say Rick and Hershel sat Carl and I down, and gave it the talk.

Our blanket to the door of the cell was moved to the side as light flooded into the cell. "Carl" Rick whispered, and Carl looked up. When Rick left us, Carl sighed and kissed my head. "Morning" He said, and I chuckled. "Morning" We both got up and I went over grabbing Judith from Rick. "Morning Chlo" He told me, and I smiled as I grabbed the small baby as she laid her head against my shoulder. I took her back into the cell and laid down with her. We were both out in 10 minutes flat.

I woke up to Beth shaking me as she held Judith. "Morning" I yawned, and she chuckled. "Thank you for taking the morning shift" she told me, and I shrugged. "It's nothing Beth" she nodded and said, "Daryl is looking for you they're outside" I nodded and got up from the bed. I pulled my shoes on and stuck my stiletto knife in my boot. I grabbed my little notebook and ripped out the page Carl and I had our stuff on. I then left the room and the cell block as I went outside. 

I walked up to Daryl as he called out "Morning" I smiled and said "Morning" From beside him Zack called out "Morning Chlo" I nodded as I yawned. "Another morning shift?" He asked, and I nodded. Daryl then gives him a look and Zack walks away. "I got our lists" I said and handed him the folded-up paper. Daryl nodded taking it from me. "I know it's killing you not to be able to go but." I cut him off. "I know I know I can't because we have to fake the image for Woodbury" Daryl sighed and said, "Besides you and Carol have story time to run today" I nodded, and he swiftly kissed my head. Daryl went to walk away. But I called out "Wait." He turned to me and I then called out "Be careful." He did the 'Eyes-on-you' gesture and I smiled as I did it back.

I walked out to the field to see Lizzy and Mikah along with their friends June and Jaspar. I didn't even notice Carl and Patrick were already there. "Nick, look over here." Mikah called out, "This one's Wayne." Their friend June called out, "Nick. Nick, over here." Lizzy called out. "Hi, Nick! Hi, Nick." All three of them were calling out as I walked up to Carl scolding them "You're naming them?" Mika just smiles at me and says "Well, one of them has a name tag, so we thought all of them should." Lizzy then speaks up, "They had names when they were alive." Carl just glares and snaps, "They're dead now."

"No, they're not. They're just different." Lizzy says as Carl gave me a look and turns back to Lizzy, "What the hell are you talking about? Okay, they don't talk. They don't think. They eat people. They kill people." Lizzy glares back and stubbornly says "People kill people. They still have names." I was going to step in, but Carl spoke up again, "Have you seen what happens? Have you seen someone die like that?" He asked her, and I knew it was a touchy subject for Lizzy. "Yeah, I have." She snapped at him, only for Carl to say "They're not people and they're not pets. Don't name them." I sighed and stepped in, "Girls" everyone turned to me and I said "You're supposed to go read. Go on." They nodded, and Mika turned to Patrick.

 "You coming to story time tonight?" I smiled as she then walked over to me after Patrick says "Uh, yeah. See you then." I watched as Carl gave him a look, but I looked at Mikah. "Go on I'll catch up" I winked at her and she smiled before leaving. "I go sometimes. I'm immature. You wouldn't dig it. It's for kids. I'm going to head up there, too. I'll catch you later, young sir." Carl nodded and turned to me. I just give him a look. "What?" I sighed and shook my head. "Nothing, nothing" Carl then steps up to me and asks, "We still on after story time" I smirked and nodded. "You tell me Farmer's son" I winked, and he pushed me before kissing me. "Now I gotta go, I gave Daryl our lists" I told him as I started to back up. Carl nodded and said, "Read a good book for me" I giggled and sent him a quick thumb up before rushing into the prison to the Library. I walked in and sat next to Lizzy as Mika climbs into my lap, as Carol started.

"The children fastened their eyes upon their bit of candle and watched it melt slowly and pitilessly away. Saw the half inch of wick stand alone at last. Saw the feeble flame rise and fall. Climb the thin tower of smoke. Linger at its top a moment and then..." As the last person left the library one of the smaller kids asked "Ma'am, should I take watch now?" Carol nodded, "Yes, Luke, you do that." Luke got up and went to the door, as Carol looked at me and I nodded. I moved Mika off my lap as I pulled the crate around that contained 2 hunting knives, 1 survival knife with matches and fishing tackle, 2 combat knives, 1 bastard hunting/survival dagger, 1 fixed blade hunting knife, 1 machete, and the twin blade to my stiletto knife I had in my boot. and started "Today...we are talking about knives-- how to use them, how to be safe with them, and how they could save your life." Patrick interrupted me as he turned to Carol. "Ma'am, may I be dismissed?"

"What is it?" Carol asked him, and he just says, "I'm not feeling very well." I sighed and said "Sometimes you're going to have to fight through it. What if you wind up out there alone? You just give up because you're feeling bad?" Patrick just says "No, it's just I don't want to yack on somebody." I look at Carol and she says "Go. Okay" I nodded and started again. "today we're going to learn how to hold a knife" I picked up one of the hunting knifes as I continued, "how to stab and slash and where to aim for." As the words left my mouth I looked up to see Carl. My mouth dropped, as Carol just calls out "Please, don't tell your father." I put the knife down and stood up as I went after him.

 "Carl waits!" I followed him back to our cell as he started pacing. "They're just little kids Chloe!" He yelled at me, and I nodded. "You were just a kid and I taught you." I told him, but he shook his head. "Its not the same" I groaned as I went up to him. "They NEED to learn how to survive in this world, tell your dad, don't tell your dad I don't ca—" He cut me off pushing me against the cell wall. He slammed his mouth on to mine and we made out. "I won't tell him" He whispered against my lips, as he continued to make up. Suddenly hearing a 'He-hem' we instantly jolted away from each other. Blushing we turned to see Daryl. "I got some of your stuff Chlo, but I need you on the next run Zack he uh." He trailed off and I nodded biting my lip, "Okay" I took my bag from Daryl as he then walked away, "Awwwkward" I said in a sing song voice making Carl laugh.