Negan x reader

Pt. 9

I was pleasantly surprised when Negan agreed to stay with me again. He even helped me take care of 'my' animals and fence zombies. "You really didn't have too help, I'm fine doing things on my own." I tell the man in my kitchen as he cuts vegetables for dinner. "I know that's a fucking lie." Negan chuckles. I find myself smiling softly. I don't know why but I just feel, safer, with him here. I'd go back with him, but that would mean leaving my home and animals.

"Ow!" I drop the potato and peeler on the counter and hold my thumb. "Hey, here, let me look at it." Negan says putting down his knife and coming to my aid. I look away as he takes my hand. "It's ok, you just got a little cut." He lets out a sigh of relief and I still don't look at my hand. "Don't like the sight of blood, do you?" "My own? No. Other things? Slightly ok." I explain. "There's a first aid kit in the cupboard by the sink." Negan nods and grabs the kit then immediately starts patching me up. I look over at him and feel a wave of calm.

"All better." Negan smiles and kisses the bandage. My face heats up and I quickly go back to making dinner. He chuckles as I quietly go back to pealing potatoes. Arms snake around my waist and a head rests on my shoulder. My lips turn to a small smile as Negan hums a little tune. His voice brings me a feeling of peace as I finish pealing potatoes. I close my eyes as we sway. He gently turns me to look at him and I smile.

"You are so beautiful." Negan smiles down at me. I blush and look down but he lifts my chin with his thumb and pointer finger. I feel my heart skip a beat being this close to Negan. There's just something about him that makes me feel like I'm no longer alone. I don't want to be alone again. Subconsciously we were both leaning closer until our lips were only a centimeter apart. Negan closes the gap between us and kisses my lips softly. I kiss him back and wrap my arms around his neck. He pulls me closer by the small of my back and deepens the kiss. I wish this could last forever. We slowly pull away from each other. Gazing into each other's eyes felt like bliss.

"Come back with me tomorrow. You can stay in my room, you can bring anything you want with you. I just want to keep you safe." "Negan, I." "Please just hear me out. I hate leaving you here alone. And I hate being away from you. I want to take care of you. I want to protect you. And plus you can probably help us grow stuff." I roll my eyes. "Negan you're asking me to leave the only home I've ever known." My voice comes out shaky. "Just try it for a little bit. A week. Give me that." "One week. And if I don't like it you bring me straight back here." I state and he cups my face. "Deal."

We had dinner and I grabbed my robe for a bath. I wanted to wash that compound off my body. "Where you goin?" "Bathtub." Negan smirks at me. "Can I join." "Let me think. No." I tell him and walk out the door. I grab a stick and poke the grass and flowers by the tub to make sure no snakes were out. Luckily none. I had brought out a bowl of berries to enjoy as I soaked. Placing a wet cloth over my eyes I listen to nature and let my mind adjust. After all I did just agree to leave my home for a week and go to the place that gave me anxiety like nothing before.

I pop a berry in my mouth and relax.

~~~~

Walking back into my home I see negan asleep on the couch. "Cute." I chuckle and head upstairs. I take one last look out the window, turn on my record player and head to sleep.