Clems P.O.V
As I walked into the brig, the first thing I saw was a figure in the corner, hunched over and quivering gently. my heart sank as I realised what it was.
"louis" I reached out and was about to put my hand on his shoulder when a hard whack hit the back of my head. I fell the the floor as the world started to spin. I could faintly hear shouting when I blacked out
I woke up god knows how long later with a banging headache and a sense of confusion. "wh-wha" I perked my head up to see louis, blood dripping out of his mouth and down his chest with a scared look in his eyes. before I could say anything, he threw himself at me, wrapping his arms around my small frame. I hugged him back, relieved he was alive. what I heard next though, broke my heart. small sniffles and sobs as he cried into my shoulder. I hushed him gently, rubbing his back in little heart motions like he always did for me when I was upset. he pulled away and smiled sadly at me, not daring to look in my eyes. "louis- wha-" I began, before a voice behind me cut me off "no don't. they- they uh, they cut out his tongue" I gasped. how could someone do this to him? its all my fault. "louis... no.. no no no no no no. how could I have let this happen. if only I had-" louis hummed urgently, so I looked up at him. he was shaking his head rapidly, as if to say, "its not your fault. I quickly ripped off the bottom of my shirt as my boyfriend looked at me quizically. I used to to wipe the soft skin around his lips and chin, clearing them of the dry blood that was there before. I kissed his forehead quickly as I threw the rag someone over my shoulder
"we are gonna get out of here, and they are gonna pay. I promise you" he hummed tunelessly, tears rolling down his cheeks. I almost broke down sobbing at the sight, but I had to be strong. if not for him, for myself.
I stood up and walked over to the door, to check on the others. as I one by one checked on everyone, Aj started to talk. "I have my shiv. would that be of any help to you, clem?" he held up a small home-made shiv. "yeah, slide it over to me". he knelt down out of sight just as the sound of metal scraping metal came to my ears. the shiv slid under the door and I picked it up. " thanks kiddo." I looked around, noticing the latch that was used to keep the doors shut. I looked down, only to see that the one for my door I couldn't reach due to a poorly welded sheet of metal blocking it. I croutched down, and started to chisel at the clearly rushed welding job. I had gotten about halfway was a massive bang knocked me over. I looked up to see a large, dark skinned woman with a mean expression in the door. "whatever it is you doing, don't. I promise you, it aint worth it" louis gave a loud, scared hum and backed further into the corner, clutching his knees. I could only guess that this was the woman who hurt him. I stepped away from the door, glaring at this woman who dared to hurt the most loving and innocent boy in the world, and went back over to check on louis.
gently, I knelt down in front of him. "its ok baby, shes gone, its gonna be ok. " he looked up at me, still crying. I fluttered my lips against his, fearing it would hurt him. the taste of his lips that I had come to so love was still there, but it was shielded by the bitter taste of iron. when I pulled away, he pulled me back in, harder this time. I came to the conclusion that it wasn't hurting him as I threaded my hands through his dreadlocks. he placed his hands on my cheeks as we kissed, a flurry of blood and tears on both our faces. I could tell how much he needed this. I shifted myself so I was in front of him, his legs at each side of me, so he wouldn't be laying awkwardly on one hip.
I pulled away again, and looked into his eyes. the fear that once resided there, though still present, was almost gone, and instead was filled with trust, hope and belief.
*time skip to after the explosion.*
I was laid on my back, my ears ringing, as I gathered my surroundings. through the high pitched sound in my head, I picked up the sound of a walker approaching me. I shuffled away, reaching for the knife, before a crackingsound was heard, I looked up, and there was louis, a large rock in his hand, panting. I gasped as I pulled myself up, throwing myself in his arms. his scent engulfed me as I hugged him. "you have no idea how happy I am to see you right now" he just blushed and gave me a wonky smile, before I heard violet yelling behind me.
yes I know it is the worst ending of the century, but I don't want this one to be too long, do I decided to just leave it off there for now. a little late, I know, but the streak is on its 10th da, and im happy I kept it up for this long.
L.A.C.B
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