Snapped (Gabentine Fic)

Frisky

The sun isn't even close to rising as I make my way away from my old community. I decided to leave earlier than I said so no one will try to stop me. I give one last glance towards Javi's house that holds Marsh and AJ before getting into my car. I throw my things in the passenger seat and search the car for another CD. Luck was looking down on me as I grasp a plain disc that reads "Roy's Mixtape". I slide it in and start driving off to the sound of Bad Company by Five Finger Death Punch.

I get to a sketchy looking gas station and decide to do a quick sweep for gas and food. I take my keys out and lock my doors as I step out of my car. I raise my gun and go inside the little convenient store. There's some snack cakes that I grab along with a couple bottles of Gatorade. As I'm stuffing them in my bag, I hear a noise come from outside and take cover. I flip the safety off and sneak outside to my car. There's a person in a dark blue hoodie near my car and I creep up behind them. As I press my gun to the back of their head, I hear a quiet curse come from them.

"Put your fucking hands on the car and don't move or speak."

The stranger gives a sigh but, does as I told them to. I kick their legs apart and keep the gun pressed against them before starting to frisk them. I feel for weapons and find a pistol tucked into their waistband and a hunting knife in their boots. As I make my way up their body, their hand comes off the car and suddenly we switch positions. Now I'm face down on my car and the stranger is holding my gun to my back.

Fuck

"Alright, let's just fucking chill. I'll do what you ask and nobody has to get hurt."

I feel a foot kick out my legs and spread them like I did them. Small hands roam my body and I'm pretty sure they're not looking for weapons. As their hand goes up my shirt, I start flipping shit and turn around to face the stranger.

"ALRIGHT, THAT'S ENOU-"

I'm cut off by a warm pair of lips and jerk back. My eyes find liquid caramel ones and my heart skips a beat. But, then I remember what happened and shove her off of me in anger.

"What the fuck is your dilemma, Marsh?! First, you say you don't want me anywhere near you or AJ and now your making out with me? Well fuck you!"

She looks surprised at my outburst and I collect my things before getting in my car. As I go to unlock my car, I find it already open and send a glare to Marsh. She just shrugs her shoulders and I roll my eyes at her action. When I pull my door open, a small blur comes from my car and I'm knocked over.

"GABE!"

I look down and see AJ sitting on my chest and hugging me. I swallow thickly and slowly push myself up, not returning the hug but not pushing him off. I look towards Marsh for an explanation about why they're here. She catches on and sits beside us on the ground with her back resting on my car.

"Kate recorded what was said when you came over last night and replayed it for me and AJ to hear. We heard everything, Gabe. What Javi did and that you killed that girl because she was bit. I'm so sorry. I should've believed you but, I couldn't risk it with AJ. I'm sorry."

My mind is trying to wrap around what Marsh is saying and I'm sitting in disbelief. She believed me? I look at her and begin speaking with worry laced in my voice.

"So, you don't think I'm a monster? That I can be fixed and that you love me?"

She inches towards me and takes me into a hug.

"You're not a monster, Gabriel Garcia. If you fix me then, I'll fix you. I've never stopped loving you and I never will."

Warmth overcomes my body as I hug Mars- Clementine back. I bring her closer and whisper in her ear.

"I've loved you since I first met you and haven't stopped. At times it did waver but, it never truly went away and I believe it never will."

Her jaw drops at my confession and I bring my lips to hers. Clem immediately deepens it and wraps her arms around my neck. We're so lost in each other and are startled by someone clearing their throat. We break apart and see AJ with a grossed out look on his face.

"That's so gross. Really. Do that when you guys are alone."

We laugh and I bring AJ into a hug. A thought strikes me and I pull back to ask Clementine something.

"We should probably head back now, huh?"

"Nah, they can wait a little longer. I've missed you and so has AJ. Let's go explore and find some food because we are starving."

I chuckle at her answer and help them to their feet before putting AJ in my car and helping Clem in as well. As I settle in, I look to Clementine and smile.

"Where are we going, boss man?"

"Anywhere with you."

I give her another quick kiss and rev my engine before taking off down the road. Not knowing where we're going but, I don't care because I have my family back and that's all that matters.