Something Worth Fighting For (The Walking Dead Fanfic)

Chapter 4 *

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- Carly
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*5 years old*

I stood outside the doors of my school. It was the end of my day in kindergarten and I was waiting for my mom. "Natalie! Over here!" I heard my mom call and I looked over to see her waiting by the car. I smiled and ran over to her. She picked me up and twirled me around and I started laughing. She smiled as we both waited for Rick.

We waited for a good 10 minutes as I had gotten out at about 3:20 and Rick gets out at about 3:35. I smiled as I started to see kids streaming out the doors. I spotted Rick and he was talking to another boy. I watched as Rick spotted us and started walking towards us with the boy. I smiled when Rick finally reached us.

He nodded to the boy and smiled back at us. "Mom. Nattie. This is my new friend. He just moved here. His name is Shane." Rick said happily and I smiled at the boy. My mom leaned down and shook Shane's hand. "Hello Shane. It's nice to meet you. I'm Ricks mom but you can just call me Mrs. Grimes." My mom said and he smiled and nodded shyly. "It's nice to meet you too Mrs. Grimes." He said softly and he looked towards me. "Hello." he said as he leaned down slightly to be my height. I looked down slightly and smiled. "Hi." I said shyly. "Nattie? Is that your full name?" Shane asked and I shook my head. "No, my full name is Natalie Nicole Grimes. That's Natalie as in N. A. T. A. L. I. E." I said slowly, making sure I didn't mess up.

Shane smiled at me and nodded. "That's a really pretty name Natalie." Shane said and I giggled. "Your name is pretty too." I said and he started laughing. I moved closer towards my mom and watched as an older lady walked over towards Shane. "Hello. I'm Mrs. Walsh. Shane's mom. You can just call me Helen." The lady said to my mom and my mom smiled and nodded. "Hello, I'm Rick's mom but you can just call me Emma." My mom said and they shook hands.

I pulled slightly on my moms jacket and she looked down causing Shane's mom to look down. "And who is this beautiful little girl?" she asked and I giggled and hid slightly behind my mom. "Natalie." I said in a whisper so low that my mom repeated it for Shane's mom. She smiled down at me and I smiled back. "It's a shame to break up such a good time between these two. Why don't you both come back to my house. The kids can play and we can watch them or talk or do anything really." My mom said smiling and Mrs. Walsh agreed.

We told the boys and they were both really excited. Rick rode with Shane just incase they got separated from us. Rick could guide them to the house easily since he's been around this neighborhood millions of times in his bike. When we got home Rick and I ran upstairs to get changed into something that can get dirty and Rick lended some clothes to Shane and we all ran into the backyard. Our moms followed with a mug in each ones hand.

Shane decided that we could play tag and we all agreed. It kinda wasn't fair since my legs were still shorter than theirs but I don't really care. I just ran around, fell occasionally, got back up, and started running again.

I had the time of my life just chasing after those two boys.