Heaven in Hiding (Negan)

Chapter 14

Everyone was in the large main room of the Sanctuary. Dwight by the furnace heating up the iron and Negan making his way down after his little speech,with the kid by his side. I looked over at Mark as he sat,tied up in the chair awaiting his punishment. I noticed Amber holding back tears as Sherri held her tight. I watched Negan put the glove on and grab the iron. He made his way slowly to Mark and held down the iron to his face. I could hear Amber sob as her lover was being burned. It was common knowledge that she was screwing Mark. It was something the saviors gossiped about a lot. Negan pulled the iron away from his cheek revealing the burned and charred face left behind.
I watched as he walked away with Carl. I narrowed my eyes and made my way to them. I reached my arm out and grabbed onto Negans sleeve. He turned around and smirked.
"Enjoy the show Doll?" He asked me.
"Always. But what are you doing with the kid?" I asked him.
"Why? You think I'm gonna hurt him or something?" He asked amused.
"Not sure to be honest." I told him.
"Ouch Doll. That hurts. You just going to follow us to my room then?" He asked as we made our way toward his room. "We could give him a show." He said with a sly smirk. I rolled my eyes.
When we got there Negan had the kid sit on the chair across from the couch. I sat at his desk keeping a close eye on the pair. Negan was picking on the kid and eventually got him to take his eyepatch off. There was nothing but a hole underneath it. He was missing his entire eye. You could tell that he wasn't too happy about it either as he sat there uncomfortable.
"Can I cover my eye now?" The kid asked. Negan looked up from his book.
"You cannot." Negan told him.
"Why the hell not?!" Carl asked annoyed. Negans lips curled into a smirk.
"Look at this badass." Negan started. Talking to the kid. Asking what he thinks he should do and egging him on to get a reaction.
"I think you should jump out the window to save me the trouble of killing you." The kid said. I looked over and kept an eye on him. Not that confidant He Wouldn't try something. Negan chuckled.
"There is the kid that impressed the hell out of me!" Negan said proudly. The kid kept threatening him. Honestly it was sort of cute to see. It was almost like a game between the two. Negan stood up. "Let's go for a ride kid." He walked to me and I looked up at him from the chair. "Coming?" He asked with a smile. I sighed and stood up.
"Yeah I'm coming."

We got to a truck and it was Negan, the kid and I was driving. There was a few cars and trucks following us. I don't usually drive but I remember the was to Alexandria.
"Let's move out Doll." He told me. I nodded and off we went.
"So," I said breaking the silence. "Why are we bringing all these other Saviors?" I asked looking past Carl to Negan. He smirked at me.
"It's a just in case sorta thing." Negan said looking at Carl. "Won't need to use the man power if Rick the Prick follows directions." Carl just looked forward out the windshield. I sighed and kept driving. It was calm and quiet which was a pleasant change. Negan was just looking out his window as was the kid. I forgot how much I missed driving, only thing missing was the music. My favorite go to was Queen, you couldn't go wrong with classic rock on a road trip. I was remembering my brother teaching me to drive when I was only 14. He had gotten a truck for his 16th birthday and I begged him to let me drive it. He'd take me to the back of our house and let me drive in the empty lot that sat back there. He tought me the importance of music while you drive. How it could shape the experience. I thought he was full of it back then but I get it now that I'm older. I gripped the wheel harshly as the image of him being ripped apart by walkers entered my mind. I only had a hand full of good memories of him but his death was the strongest now.
"Doll," Negans voice said bringing me back. I looked over at him. "You good?" He asked. I nodded.
"Yeah. Just bored. There's no music." I said, not wanting to talk about it. Negan smiled.
"Why the fuck didn't you say so?" He asked and reached into the glove compartment, pulling out a stack of CDs. He picked one and put it in the slot. A smile came to my face as Queen started playing. "Better?"
"Much." I said as I relaxed into the seat.

Once we reached Alexandria we got in easily. I walked beside Negan as he made his way to a house with a Yellow door. He knocked twice with Lucille and it opened quickly. The girl from before,Olivia, I think her name was stood there in shock. Negan walked pasted with me following. Carl staying at the doorway for a second talking to her.
"Where's Rick?" Negan asked as I leaned against the kitchen Island.
"H-he's out scavenging. For you." She spoke with a stutter.
"Cool. We'll wait." Negan said with a smile.
"He. Uh. He went pretty far." She told him. "He might not be back today. We. We're running pretty low on everything. We're practically starving." She told him nervously.
"Starving? You?" Negan asked amused. "By practically you mean not really." I watched as Olivia tried to stay strong but she turned around and started to tear up. I scoffed and kicked the back of his leg. He turned to look at me and I motioned toward her for him to try to apologize. I was always going to side with him on the big things but I swear it was like watching a teenager.
"Really?" He asked me and I nodded. He looked toward Carl. "You people have no sense of humor." He said as he ran his hand down his beard and walked toward her. "Excuse me. What's your name again?"
"Olivia." She said through tears. Trying to sound tough.
"Right. Olivia." Negan spoke and turned her toward him. His voice soft and smooth. "I'm sorry for having been rude to you just now. And it looks like I'm gonna be here for a while waitin for your fearless leader to arrive. If you'd like. I think it would be enjoyable to screw your brains out." He said making me choke on my own spit. Carl turned to me and I just crossed my arms and turned my head. Not because I was jealous. No. Well not entirely. But because he just insulted her and he thinks he can make it up to her just fucking her. Really? Typical narcissistic man. I hear a smack and quickly turned back to see Negans head to the side. Olivia hit him right across the face. I couldn't help but snicker quietly. I watched him lean in and whisper to her then pull away. "Would you be a lamb and get us some lemonade? I know I left you some of that good powered shit. So take your time and make it good." He ordered. She quickly walked off. Negan turned toward Carl. "Alright kid. Take us on a grand tour."
Carl hesitated but started to show us around. It was amazing. It was like a Barbie dream house. Negan had taken his boots and socks off to feel the plush carpet. Played with the running water and the dartboard he had in his room. We walked around and came to the only closed door upstairs.
"What's this door to?" Negan asked.
"Of umm that's just the water heater." Carl spoke nervously.
"Really kid?" Negan asked as he opened the door slowly. I watched his face light up as I walked in behind him. It was a baby. Well more of a young toddler. She was standing up in her crib holding a stuffed animal. Negan quickly handed Carl Lucille and walked slowly toward her. "Well look at this little angel." Negan said as he held his arms out toward her. She slowly walked into his arms and he picked her up gently. My heart fluttered at the sight of him holding her. He looked like a natural. "Ain't she precious Doll?" Negan asked and I nodded, watching the scene infront of me. Something I honestly thought I'd never see in my life.
"You've been hiding this sweet thing from me this whole time?" Negan asked looking toward Carl who didn't reply. Negan returned his attention to the girl. "Well Sweet Pea. I'm Negan. And that over there," he said pointing to me. "That there is Prue. We won't hurt you. Okay?" He said and she looked to me then Back to him and gave a little nod. Negan smiled big as he held her on his hip,leaving the room. I walked out behind him and watched as he let his bad guy persona go to smile and laugh with this little girl.
We eventually made our way to the pouch where three white rocking chairs sat out and we each took one. I watched as the little girl eased up and laid her head against Negans chest, his hand ever so lightly running up and down her small spine. A smile over took my face and my heart was bursting at the seems.
That was it.
This was the moment.
I fell in love with Negan.