My Dark World (Gabentine Fic)

Burnin' Up

The group that attacked us were fucking crazy, to put it lightly. Javi said they had spray painted their teeth to get a rush and then they went bat shit crazy. Thankfully, a bullet to the head was all that was needed to put a stop to their shenanigans. It had taken them two hours to kill all the crazy fuckers and then put out the fire at my house. Rick had taken Judith from me and told me to go to the medical tent to get my burns checked out.

"Son of a bitch!"

"Oh, quit being a big baby."

"Fuck off, Javi."

Javi huffed at me and slapped my back. I hissed at the harsh contact and was about to hit him back but, he dashed out of the tent. He called out to me that a nurse or someone would be in to see me soon. I rolled my eyes at him and laid back on the cot. I had taken off my shirt because the burns were starting to blister and my shirt stuck to them. I closed my eyes and took a moment to relax. But, I guess I was a little bit tired because I passed out.

"Gabe."

"Gabe."

The sound of my name being called made me open my eyes and I seen blue. I was in a field again and I smiled at the sight of it. My dreams made me feel alive and as if the world hadn't really went to shit.

"Gabe!"

I whipped around and seen her standing there in front of me. She was so close and I hesitantly reached out for her, already knowing she would pull back. But, she stepped closer to me and we were a breath apart from each other. The wind softly blew and I was overwhelmed with the scent of vanilla.

Wait. Vanilla? But, someone smells like that too. Clementine.

As if the girl could read my thoughts, she smiled knowingly at me and touched my chest. I jerked at the feeling and suddenly it was dark again.

"Gabe? Are you okay?"

I was back in my dark world and could smell vanilla again. Clementine must be my nurse and taking care of my burns. I smiled slightly at her question and decided to fuck with her.

"Oh my god! Clementine, help!"

"WHAT? WHAT IS IT?!"

"Clementine, I can't fucking see!"

"You son of a bitch! Don't do that!"

She slapped my burnt chest and I winced at the contact.

"Sorry. Couldn't miss my chance on that one."

Clementine sighed loudly at me and went back to applying the ointment to my burns. Her hands went in soothing circles and I sighed quietly at her soft touch. The rubbing stopped and I felt gauze start to wrap around my upper torso and lifted my arms to help her. There was a slight pause in her wrapping but, she continued nonetheless. After my chest was done, Clementine shuffled stuff around before speaking to me.

"I'm going to start on your face, okay? You've got about 2nd degree burns on your cheeks and forehead."

"Oh god!"

"What?!"

"My face was my moneymaker! Without my amazing complexion, I'm nothing."

My comments made her burst out laughing and let me tell you something. Clementine's laugh sent my heart racing and made me feel like I was on cloud nine. After hearing it, I made a mental note to make sure I make her laugh everyday for the rest of my life.

"Well, I think you'll be just fine. You still look pretty good to me."

I blushed at her words and she coughed slightly. Her ointment covered hands rubbed my face and the silence between us was awkward. Clementine finished up my face and put bandaids on the more serious burns. She was putting the supplies away when she broke the silence.

"So, your dog wasn't in the house when it blew up?"

"No, thank god. But, Javi said my house is gone. Only thing left is ash."

"Are you gonna live with Javi until you get settled into another house?"

"Nah. I love Javi and how he cares for my well being but, he doesn't let me breathe. He has to watch my every move and make sure I'm okay. I think I'll just stay in here for the time being."

"In the medical tent? And sleep on this stiff ass cot? You can come stay with me. You and your....dog. If you want to that is. I don't want to force you but, these cots will give you a nasty crook in your neck."

"Oh wow. You'd really let me and Sam stay with you? I know you don't really like dogs because you always freeze up when Sam comes around you."

Clementine lets out a breathy laugh and scoots closer to me.

"Yeah, I was attacked when I was younger by a dog named Sam. She bit my arm and I had to have stitches. I know your dog is nice but, I still feel jumpy around them."

"Alright, we'll stay with you. And I'll make sure Sam stays by me and sleeps with me."

I feel cloth being placed in my hand and realize it's a shirt. I nod my thanks to Clementine and pull it over my head.

"Sorry if it's a little small. It's the only one left here for backups."

The shirt is really tight around my torso and arms and can almost feel it ripping when I move. I'm not buff in anyway but, I have a little bit of muscle from welding my machetes and walking everywhere. I stand up and stretch for a moment before realizing I hadn't heard anything else from Clementine.

"Um, Clementine?"

"Yea-yeah, what's up?"

"Nothing. Are you okay?"

"Fantastic. You're ho- I mean I'm hot. It's hot in here, isn't it? Come on, let's go to my house and get some rest."

I cock my head at her behavior and go to follow her but, realize something.

"Hey, Clementine? I have a problem."

"What's wrong?"

"Sam's not here and I don't have my cane on me. I might need some help getting to your house. And I'll call for Sam when we get to your house."

"Okay. Uh, take my hand? Or you can grab my shoulder."

My cheeks tint lightly with color and I hold out my hand before I feel hers close around mine. She leads me outside and I hear whistles from the side of us.

"Hey, Gabe! You bunking with Clem tonight? Clem, be easy on my nephew!"

"Fuck off, Javi!"

We make it to her house and I call for Sam. I hear her paws come trotting up to me and I lean down to pet her. I can feel Clementine watching us and I hold my hand out for her. There's a moment before she takes it and I slowly put it on Sam's head. A sharp intake of breath comes from Clementine and she pulls away from Sam.

"There's a couch with blankets about 15 steps to your right. I'm sorry but, I'm not ready for that."

I stand up and call out for Clementine before she takes off to her bedroom.

"Thank you, Clementine. For everything."

"You're welcome, Gabe. Goodnight."

"Goodnight, Clem."

There's a falter in her steps as I call her that and she continues up to her room. I smile to myself and call Sam over to the couch and bed down with a blush.

Oh shit. I think I'm crushing on Clementine.