Alexandria

Chapter 6

"Put some fucking elbow grease into it, Rick," Negan smiles as he holds onto the bars. "I want that shit bucket shiny enough so i can see my own ass in it."

"Shut the hell up!" Rick grimaces as he pours disinfectant into a bucket.

"Look like you're struggling there, your leg playing up?"

Rick frowns as he scrubs at Negan's shit bucket. He normally left this task to Janet, but he'd been reluctant to ask her after the last time, and he'd been on guard duty when Negan's bucket had suspiciously needed emptying.

"So where's Rachel?" Negan asks.

"Out."

Negan rolls his eyes. "Well i fucking gathered that, since i haven't fucking seen her for almost two days."

Rick looks up at him with a sneer. "You worried she's finally seen the light?"

"No. I'm worried that you've got her out there whilst those meat suit fuckers are running riot. So where the fuck is she?" Negan frowns.

Rick shakes his head. "She's with Daryl."

"Oh," Negan says, his face falling a little.

Rick looks up at him with a smile. "That hurt?"

"No, as long as he's looking out for her. If anything happens to her on his watch, don't think i won't break my ass outta here, cos i will, and i'll go straight for that fucking red neck douchebag."

"Daryl's one of the best men i have. You know that."

Negan snorts. "Yeah, well he'd better make sure he acts the fucking part."

Rick stands up, Negan's bucket in his hand. "She's not yours to protect, Negan."

Negan clenches his jaw. "You just make sure nothing fucking happens to her."

"Ass on the bed and face the wall," Rick says. Negan walks over to his bed, sitting down and turning to face the wall. Rick unlocks his cell, taking out his gun before he grabs Negan's bucket, placing it down on the cell floor. Rick steps back out of the cell, double checking the lock on the door.

"Can i get my lamp back?" Negan asks.

Rick shakes his head. "No, that's punishment for all the food Rachel snuck in."

"Come the fuck on, Rick. Don't be an asshole."

"That's not exactly the way to talk me round now, is it?" Rick smirks.

"The fuck do you want?" Negan stares at him, raising an eyebrow. "You not getting any at home? Is that it? Cos you're giving me your come fuck me eyes."

"Why do you have to be so vulgar?"

"Because it's who i am," Negan sighs.

"I told you, lights out early for two weeks."

"Come on, pri.. Rick. I got this stupid fucking book that i'm reading, helps me sleep." Rick rubs his temples. "I promise i won't call you prick for a week, how's that?" Negan smirks.

"Fine, but you step outta line even once, and i'll make it a month," Rick says before heading towards the stairs.

"Rick," Negan says. Rick turns, waiting for whatever taunt Negan has to throw at him. "Watch out for her. And watch out for whoever these creepy ass fuckers are. She shouldn't be out there alone till you know who or what they are."

"She's family. I wouldn't even think about letting her go out there alone with whoever's out there," he assures him.

"Good," Negan nods.