In Too Deep: A Walking Dead Clementine x Male Reader

Part 40: In Too Deep

We left the graveyard together, but I can't stay with them right now. I tell Clem and the others that I'd like some time alone. Never in my life have I felt so exhausted, and it has nothing to do with killing walkers.

I head to my room, and lay down for a few minutes before someone already comes to visit. Aj and Clem walk inside the room, but I act as if I'm asleep facing the wall. They're my family, but even you need to get away from them sometimes.

"Should we wake him up?"

"It can wait kiddo. Lets head back to the others."

Footsteps and the sound of crutches start to head to the door, but the crutches returns back to my bedside. Clem places her hand softly on my head, and she lets out a deep sigh. She leans over top of me to kiss my cheek, and whispers into my ear.

"Stay strong. We need you. Especially us. I Love you."

My eyes open at her final words. Clem and I have never said that to each other. I turn over and reach for her embrace. My breathing has increased, and I'm feeling more emotional by the minute.

"I love you too Clem."

She's holding and rocking me back and forth like a child. Aj runs over to us now, and he joins our embrace now.

"I love you too Y/N."

"I love you too Aj. I love you both so much."

They both let go of me and look at me hoping to tell them what they should do, but I don't know anymore. I look at Clem hoping she knows what's best, and Aj does the same.

"Why don't you take a nap Y/N, and Aj and I will go to the others. We need to do some things, but I'll be back to check on you."

I let out a sigh and wipe my eyes. I am pretty tired, and they can't say anything to change how I'm feeling.

"Alright, I'll try to relax and sleep. Don't know if I'll be able to, but I'll try.

They both lean in for another hug, and then get up to leave the room. I turn over again, and try to get some rest. Thoughts and memories of the past couple weeks flow through my head before I fall asleep dreaming of my first night at the school.
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"Babe, wake up."

My eyes open and I let out a yawn. I somehow actually got some sleep, and feel a little better. Still sad, but not exhausted anymore.

I reach out and pull Clem into the bed with me. She would usually resist and laugh when I do this, but she knows I need her right now.

"It's alright, I'm here for you."

She returns my embrace and rubs my shoulder with her fingertips. "The others wanted me to come get you. We're in the music room relaxing and listening to your CDs. We thought it might cheer you up."

I let out a sigh and let my thoughts flow out. "I don't know if I'm really in the mood for it Clem. Is it gonna be a party?"

She waits for a moment and finally answers. "Yeah, I it pretty much is. They just want you to be happy, and thought that might help. You don't have to if you don't want to babe."

"No no, it's fine. I'll go, but I don't know if I'll stay if it doesn't help."

She gets out of bed, and starts to lead me to the door. "That's fine, I'll leave with you too. We can stay in bed, go on a walk, or do whatever you think will make you feel better."

I get out of bed and follow behind her. It doesn't seem like anything will make me feel better. I just wanna stay in bed and do nothing honestly.

Clem stops and waits for me outside the door. She offers me a smile, and I try my best to return one. She knows I'm trying, because she rubs my shoulder and offers me another hug.