You And Me||Carl Grimes X Reader

Pain

(Ally's POV)

I could open both eyes and sit up all on my own. And I was pretty damn proud of that. It was probably mid day and I was helping Hunter re-apply itch cream to his bug bite, he told me it had stopped itching, the big bump just isn't going away.

"How's that?" I ask, applying a huge bandage to his leg.

"Better." He smiles, giving me a quick hug.

"Okay, now go help Carl take care of Judith." I told him, helping him off the cot.

"Okay... I'll come back later!" He runs in the other direction, waving goodbye.

I hadn't noticed Daryl walking towards me as Hunter was walking away until he was right next to me. He was watching Hunter go to, his crossbow over his shoulder. "You're good with that kid."

I smile, nodding. "Thank you." I look up at him, trying to make eye contact but he's still looking at Hunter.

"... You're just like your mom." He says.

I sit on my knees, staring up at him. "How so? You always say that, but never explain yourself."

He finally looks down at me and after a second, moves his hair out of his face, which makes me laugh softly. He smiles back, acknowledging the cot. "Can I sit?"

I nod, scooting to the side, and he sits right next to me. I stare up at him, but he continues to stare at his hands, his crossbow at his feet. "Well...?"

He sighs, finally looking at me. "Well, you're nurturing like she was... Hell, it's almost like you're that kids mom."

I shrug. "I think caring for him is just something I have to do..." I confess, mumbling. "Especially since I couldn't save Jamie."

Daryl shakes his head, as if I got it all wrong. "That wasn't your fault."

I shrug again, looking away. "No... It kinda was."

He nudges my arm, trying to get me to look at him. "Don't talk like that."

I wait for a second to say something, just to make it more dramatic. "God, I sound like you." I finally look up at him.

"Aye, don't turn this on me." Daryl gives me a small smile.

"Fine. If you don't blame yourself-"

"Then you don't blame yourself." He finishes.

"It's a deal." I hold out my hand for him to shake, for which he accepts.

For a little while, we just sit in silence, me enjoying his company since I haven't moved in days. Plus, Maggie won't let anyone else come talk to me just yet, not even Noah.

It probably has something to do with the fact that I thought Rosita was Abby, and Abraham was Charlie, so I kinda freaked out. Now Maggie won't let anyone else come greet me besides the ones I already talked to. Which is Carl, Hunter, Carol, Rick, and Daryl.

"Ally?"

I look up at Daryl, letting him gain my attention. "Yeah?"

"Can you... Can you tell me what that group did to you?"

I let out a shaky breath, my body beginning to shake with fear and anger just at the thought of it. But I push it away, trying to calm myself down. "No..."

"Why..." He hesitates. "Why not? I just wanna help you."

"I-I'm fine." I respond, looking away.

"No you're not, Ally. I can see it in your eyes, you're scared. And you have every right to be. You just don't have to do it alone." He puts his hand on my shoulder and I flinch at his touch. "See?"