Walking Dead-Carl Grimes

10

Dixon Daughter (~Carl Grimes Love Story~)

*Vallory's P.O.V~

"Carl?" I whispered, my voice already working better.
"Val?" He whispered back, tears stinging his bright blue eyes. "You're awake!"
I nodded slowly, when was I asleep? Come to think of it, how did I get in here? And where did these clothes come from? Carl ran over and engulfed me in a hug, so tight I was having trouble breathing. Carl's never been so clingy... Well, maybe he was. I don't know. I can't remember much since I hit my head coming back here. I remember Carl and I being best friends, Daryl and I getting close, getting bit....., and leaving. That's it, and a lot of the memories are vague. I remember Carl and I playing basketball and I still remember how to read his expressions. Daryl and I hunting a few times, going on runs. Stuff like that. Nothing to important. I patted Carl's back awkwardly, waiting for him to pull back. When he did, he gave me a weird expression.
"I-I'm sorry... I just don't remember you being so... I don't know.. Touchy Feely.." I explained quietly, "Come to think of it, I don't remember a lot of things.." I looked down, feeling ashamed for forgetting so much.
Carl lifted my chin up, making me look him in those mesmerizing blue eyes. He opened his mouth to say something, then closed it again. He just hugged me again then whispered,
"I'm happy you're back, and I'm sorry. Before you left I ignored you and I was just being a jerk. I hope you can forgive me."
Now that's something I do remember. I remember Carl stopped talking to me but I don't know why. It was after I got bit but I didn't think that was the reason.
"I-I forgive you. But why did you ignore me? I remember it happening just not why.." I couldn't help but ask.
"We...well... um..." He stuttered rubbing his neck awkwardly, "Well after you got bit, I kind of came to your cell and...uhm... kissed you...a lot.... and then afterwards I got really worried that if I got to attached then losing you would suck a lot worse. And it was okay at first, until my mom died...I had no one to talk to. Carol and I aren't close like you two, my dad was going insane, Daryl was caught up in spending time with you, and Maggie, Beth, Glenn and Hershal were dealing with their own problems. And then the Woodbury bus came, bringing a whole bunch of refugees. I don't really talk to any of them either, by the way. All of our group was caught up on making enough food and giving all of the kids an education and stuff. Everything went downhill since you left. I've missed you so much I can't even explain it!"
My jaw immediately went slack. Did he really just say all of that? I didn't think Carl even knew that many words! I was really happy he missed me, but really sad that I made him feel that way. I can't even imagine how Carol and my dad took it. I hugged Carl really tight, showing him I forgave him. I understand, I'm always worried about getting to close because there's always the chance of losing them. Carl pulled back a little, staring straight into my eyes. Then, little by little, he leaned in until our lips were touching in a soft kiss. It only lasted for a couple seconds, but it was the sweetest kiss I've ever had. I felt a string sparks run through my body, leaving a tingling sensation wherever it went. We pulled back and Carl smiled a cheeky smile at me.
For the next half hour, we sat on my bed and chatted, laughing as all of my memories flooded back. Even in the faint candle light I could tell his smile was genuine.
"V-Vallory?" A tear choked voice whispered from the door of my cell, I looked over and saw who it was. Daryl!
I jumped up from the bed and ran into his outstretched arms.
"Daddy!" I shrieked as he twirled me around.
You know how girls react when their dad comes home from war or something? My dad could have been dead, sick, hurt, or one of those flesh eaters. Let's just say, take that and times it by 10000, that's how happy I was when I saw him. We sat there in a tight bear hug for a few minutes until Carol interrupted, stealing me into a hug of her own. Rick came up also, he apologized for everything then gave me a hug. Beth, Maggie, Glenn, and Hershal gave me hugs to. In a matter of minutes, everyone from the group was giving me hugs, while some of the Woodbury kids watched from the hallway. Everyone from the original group, even Michonne (if you don't remember we weren't very close), was sitting in my room and playing cards with me. It was the happiest night I've had in a long time, but of course in the morning it would be back to normal, like I had never even left. A normal day that consisted of chores. Just the thought of them made me roll my eyes.
Carl laid down in my bed that night, we stayed up a little while longer, talking and sharing the occasional kiss. Finally, my eyes became droopy and I fell asleep. You'd think after 6 whole weeks of sleeping I'd never want to sleep again, but all of the crying and hugging can really wear a girl out!