Gym Socks

Chapter 13

I sprint to the end of the hall and down the staircase.

"Damn it Brooke! Would you just fucking stop!"

I run faster then I did that day in gym class.  Now it's just a game of cat and mouse with Negan right now. He knows how fast I can run but then again, he's pretty quick too. I get off on one of the floors and weave in and out of people.

"Someone grab her!" Negan yells from behind me. "Dwight. Simon. Anyone who can fucking hear me block all the fucking exits. We've got a runner." He says into what I can only assume is his radio.

A man steps in front of me. He towers over me and is probably 110 pounds heavier than I am. His legs and arms are spread wide so I take the opportunity and I kick him where the sun don't shine. I watch as he falls over in pain. I hurdle over him and run straight for an exit. To my left I see Simon running from the other end of the hall towards me.

"Brooke, don't fucking do this!" Negan shouts

"What? You gonna give me a fucking detention!" I scream rolling my eyes as I continue to run.

"Fucking smartass." Negan remarks, I can tell from his voice he's hot on my heels at this point.

I make it to the gate but it's locked and the men aren't going to open it. I think quick and veer left. I see there are two layers of fence around the sanctuary. Both have barbed wire on top of them. I'd estimate they are around 8-9 feet tall. I look for a spot without any walkers and begin to climb. I climb like it's nobody's business.

"Holy fucking shit Brooke. You have GOT to be kiddin' me." Negan says realizing my plan. He actually stops to watch in awe as I climb over the first fence with ease.

I begin to jump over the second fence when the jeans I had changed into get caught on the barbed wire that is wrapped on the top of the fence. I wince as it nicks and tears my skin. I can only imagine how Negan's bat would feel. I try to ignore the pain and jump down, bad idea. Pain shoots through my ankles and I am forced to stop for a second.

"Why couldn't you have had that determination in my class." Negan mutters before running to the main gate. He yells for them to open it. He runs through it and runs straight for me. I try to run but am not as quick. I run into the nearby woods and see a walker coming straight for me. I kick it in the leg and it falls to its knees. I grab it by the hair as Negan approaches and gives me a concerned look.

"Brooke what the fuck are you-"

"Stay back. I will do it, I swear I will." I threaten holding out my arm right in front of the walkers chomping jaws. Not even inches from its mouth. He hisses and groans. It tries to get out of my strong hold I have on it's hair.

"Brooke. Don't do anything fucking stupid." Negan says calm and careful.

"I want to go back to Alexandria. I'm done with these games Negan."

"Brooke you're not thinking straight right now."

"Yes I am Negan. You won't listen to me. You hear me but you don't care what I have to say. I won't stand around and watch more people die. I can't do it. I know you have no problem with it Negan but I do!" I yell frustrated, the walker tugs harder and groans.

"Brooke. Let's just go inside and sit down. I think we are due for a long serious fucking discussion." His face and muscles are tense but he remains still. He reads my face for any sign of bluff.

"Negan. Please. I- I just don't want anyone to get hurt. Not you, not Rick, not anyone from Alexandria or the Sanctuary."

The walker reaches trying to grab me but I dodge it's grabby hands. It continues to pull ferociously.

"Well darlin' I hear what you want. I do. But I'm not the only fucking bad guy here. Rick, your loyal leader, is just as guilty as I am. I bet he's spilled more blood than I have. You know me Brooke."

"Not anymore." I mutter.

"Brooke, the world has changed and you have to also. Now can we please finish this the fuck inside. It's hard to hear ya over that fucking monster you've got in your hand."

I tighten my grip on the hair and pull tighter.
The scalp on the walker begins to come loose, skin peeling at the seam. It's hair begins to be pull from its head as it is pushing itself forward. The skull peeking through. I am too focused on Negan to even notice when it's scalp is completely torn from its head and the walker is free. It shoots forward towards me as I scream. It's  jaws are nearly met with my arm.

Bang

A single bullet is fired off and goes clean through the walkers brain killing it instantly. I stare at the corpse that lays at my feet and then up to Negan. Anger, relief, those are only a few of the emotions he has plastered on his face. He begins to come closer to me and I freeze like a deer in headlights. And then I take off once again but he is quicker and his reflexes are too fast. Before I know it he pounces like a lion for its prey. I'm pinned on the ground squirming under his grasp. I desperately try to get free but his hold is too tight.

"It's over Brooke." He says grabbing me by my upper arm. I'm so tired I could just collapse. He walks me back to the Sanctuary and through the door.

"That was a pretty fucked up stunt you pulled, don't think you're getting off easy for it." He says tightening his grip on my arm, almost sounding disappointed. He pushes me into his room, my legs to weak. I fall to the ground with an oomph.

"You'll stay here til I get back. No fucking around Brooke and don't touch any of my shit. I'm locking the door so don't bother trying to fucking escape again. And we... oh we have A LOT to fucking discuss when I get back. You got it?"

I nod my head yes.

"Use your fucking words Brooke. Do. You. Fucking. Understand?"

"Yes." I mutter weakly suddenly feeling sick.

"Good." He smirks darkly before leaving the room. I hear the click of a lock confirming his words.