The Enemy is My Savior

I walked down to the cells, I knew no one was with him today, I did this a lot, went to visit Negan. My father would never like it but I felt okay around Negan. I opened the door and Negan didn't even look over.

"What now?" He asked annoyed.

"Is that how you say hello to your best friend?" I said trying to hide a smile.

He turned and sat up quickly, a smile plastered on his face.

"Well well well my little Grimes is here." He said smirking, getting up and walking over to the cell door.

"I thought I would come give you some company." I said sitting down in front of the door as he did the same.

I started visiting him about 5 months ago, we bonded and talked about everything. I learned a lot about him while he's been here. I saw a different Negan from everyone else, I saw a kind Negan. I know my family hates him but I can't bring myself to hate him. All the time we spent together he learned me well, could read me like a book now.

"You know I always love your company doll." He said softly.

I smiled and reached my hand through the cell and placed it on his knee. His hand softly placed itself over mine as he gently picked up my hand and kissed the back of it. He always knew how to make me smile, I knew this wasn't a game. His eyes said everything, he didn't have anything. He was stuck.

"How are you?" I asked him, gently lifting my hand up to his cheek and stroked it softly.

"I'm alright doll, how are you?" He replied back smiling.

"I'm okay." I answered, smiling softly.

We talked for hours just like this, this is how he always acts with me.

"Sweetheart, you can't tell me that you aren't happy about tomorrow." He said smirking.

I looked at him confused and tried to think about what tomorrow was, then it clicked. My birthday.

"You remembered?" I asked him shocked.

"Of course I did, you really think I'm gonna forget my little Grimes 20th birthday?" He asked teasingly.

"I'm getting old." I said shaking my head.

"Old!? Haha Doll, May I remind you who is the old one here?" He asked laughing.

"You aren't old Negan, I've always told you this." I replied giggling.

"Old enough to be your Dad." He said

"Oh stop that, you are a handsome young older man" I said trying to make it work.

"Always one with words." He said shaking his head.

I jumped at the sound of my name being called. I frowned and leaned in and kissed his cheek.

"I'll be back soon." I said.

"I'll be right here waiting doll." He replied.

I smiled and ran up the stairs trying not to be seen. Running over to my Dad.

"Hey Dad" I greeted softly.

"How is my girl?" He asked.

"Good Dad, i missed you." I said hugging him.

"I missed you also but I have to go, Daryl and I are going out. I love you. Tomorrow I will be back before you wake up so be ready for a fun filled birthday." Dad said kissing my forehead.

"I promise I will, I love you too dad." I said smiling.

"Forever?" He asked as he normally does.