Hope//C.G *Finished*

Hearts Still Beating

While Carl took care of Negan I went behind his back and went around Alexandria. Olivia and I stood on the porch while we waited on Tara. "Did he hurt you?" Olivia asked me inspecting the bruise on my jaw. I sighed "No, but I kinda wish he did. Gives me more of a reason to hate him." I told Olivia and she nodded.

Tara finally showed up and instantly pulled me in a hug. "What the hell! did he hit you" Tara questioned but I denied it. "No. I got in a fight over there" Tara nodded handing me the lemonade. "Here's his damn lemonade. I had some in my kitchen." I sighed and grabbed it. "Denise liked it." I said looking down at it. "Thank you." Olivia called out "Hey. Go home." Tara called out, "Let me take over." I then denied that. "No. You both leave Carl and I are here and we can handle Judith. He's not going to hurt her" I then leaned over and whispered "You know I always have a back up plan" Tara looked at me weirdly.

Olivia just sighed and put a hand on my arm, "I'm fine. I told Rick I would watch Judith. I'm gonna do that. You should go. We're about to sit." I sighed as I nodded. "I'm sorry" I said but she just nodded and patted my back.

We went inside and Olivia took the lemonade from me to go make it, and I looked over to see Carl setting the table. Judith then started crying and I called out "I'll get it" I went to leave but Negan yelled out "No!. Carl go get your sister. CC Come here" Carl looked at me and I sighed. He passed me and I went over to Negan, "Yes?" I asked. Negan then grabbed my arm lightly. "Oh little Chanel."

He spoke before his voice deepened and his grip tightened like a snap of his fingers. "If you're planning something. Don't" I bit my lip to stop myself from crying out. "I dont know what you're talking about" I said. Negan gave me a murderous look, as Carl came down with the baby. "You're hurting me" I said through my teeth and Negan let go of me. "Now go get cleaned up you two" Negan said, as Carl put Judith in her high chair. I looked at Judith, as Negan spat out "Now." Suddenly I was tugged up the stairs and into the bathroom.

"Hey. Hey look at me" Carl said and I looked up before closing my eyes and taking a deep breathe. "Are you okay?" he asked and I nodded opening my eyes. I kissed his cheeks then his lips before turning and washing my hands gently. "Chloe" He said and looked down at my bruising wrist. "It's okay. We just have to wait till he leaves" I whispered and went over drying my hands.

Going downstairs I walked over and sat down next to Negan. Olivia brought Judith over and poured us both a glass of lemonade. "Thanks Liv" I said and she smiled at me, before leaving the pitcher. Carl brought over the food and we smiled at each other, before he sat down. Olivia sat next to me as she held Judith. "Eat Chanel" Negan said but I shook my head "I'm not hungry, I'll eat later" Negan nodded and ate his own food. It was silent until Negan called out "I'm not waiting for your dad anymore. I don't know where the hell he is, but Lucille... ...is hungry. Carl, pass the rolls... ...Please." Carl finally passed him the rolls, and I sighed.

Suddenly a knock came at the door and I got up going to the door. My eyes widened as I saw one of the Saviors named Jonnie. "It's for me" I said, "Who is it?" Negan called out. "Its for me" I just repeated and stepped to the porch closing the door behind me. "Listen hun, they got word that one of the boys is about to do something stupid." I groaned and said "Hang on." I turned and popped my head in, "I'll be back later" I said and closed the door without another word. "Take me to them" I said and Jonnie nodded.

I followed him off the porch as we ran, but then walked. Spencer was talking to other Saviors as they searched his car. "Spenc!" I called out and he turned to me. "I need to talk to you" Elijah, one of the saviors, turned to me and said "Stay out of this princess." I scoffed "You're in my dads busniess stay out of mine Elijah" I snapped and Spencer walked over to me. "Nothing. Can go wrong today do you understand me?" Spencer gave me a look and asked "What the hell are you talking about" I rolled my eyes. "Spencer I'm not dumb. Just don't do anything stupid. Please." I said and he nodded. "Thank you" I told him and put a hand on his arm. I turned and said "Jonnie. I have to get back you know where I am if anything happens" Jonnie nodded and I turned to walk back to the house.