The Walking Dead Fanfiction - (Spin Off) Bethyl

Melody & Pain

[Memory]

 'Like this?.'' Beth lets out a small giggle before correcting the placement of his fingers on the decayed piano keys. ''Ready?.'' She asked sweetly and Daryl shrugged. Beth placed her delicate fingers over his and lightly pressed down casting the notes into the air. Daryl sloppily played the notes he was told as she inched her fingers away from his. With a smile, she moved back to her side of the piano. Her fingers danced across the keys gracefully. Daryl huffed before letting his hands fall to his lap in frustration. He just sat there and studied her. He admired everything about her. He loved the way her eyes lit up when she smiled and darkened when she was angry, He loved the way her nose crinkled when she smiled and the sound of her voice, he could listen to it all day. Daryl hadn't noticed how much time had passed until beth had snapped her fingers in front of his face. ''Anybody home?.'' She asked with a grin. Suddenly humiliated, he bows his head and shrugs. Beth lets out a soft laugh. It grew silent for a moment before beth cleared her throat and got up from the piano bench. ''Are you hungry Daryl?.''' She asked and he shook his head. He listened to her footsteps as they quietly crept away from the room. He just sighed. ''Hey little brother,'' Daryl's head snapped up and he looked around franticly. 

Daryl missed his brother. All he wanted was to rescue him. He wanted to go back in time and help Merle fight off the walkers. Daryl shook his head, he knew he was just hearing things again. He blamed himself for the losses of the group and it was finally taking a toll on him. Tears spawned from his eyes as he wiped them away harshly with the back of his hand. Daryl slammed his elbows on the piano and held his head in his hands. ''Daryl?.'' Beth called softly from behind him and he jumped. ''Are you alright?.'' He stayed silent. ''C'mon little brother, tell blondie whats botherin' ya.'' 

''Just go away..please.'' He whispered. Beth wrapped her arms around him, causing him to flinch. ''It's not on you Daryl.'' She whispered softly as she held the boy. Daryl just shook his head softly. ''I know you miss your brother, I miss my daddy.. and shawn and lori, andrea..'' She trailed off. Daryl listened intently to her words. ''Losing people you love affects you..'' She said softly. ''It is burried inside of you and becomes this big, deep hole of ache,'' Daryl lifted his head a bit. ''It doesn't just magically go away Daryl, even when you offically stop mourning.'' 

''Says who?.'' He asked. His voice sounded fatigued and sad. ''Me.'' Beth smiled as she relesed him and took a seat on the bench once more. Beth was right. The pain of losing someone doesn't just go away.. no matter how long it's been. You just learn to handle grief better as you live. ''I know your hurtin'.. hell, so am I.'' Daryl looked at her. ''But we'll get through this together.''  Beth grabbed one of his hands and laced their fingers together. Daryl bowed his head once more. ''I promise.'' Beth lifted their hands and planted a kiss on his. 

Hey guys! so that was the chapter. I changed it up a bit, i know that maggie and carl got into it but im changing that up. Honestly this is one of my favourites because I think it's adorable that beth is taking care of him because she knows he blames himself for the bad things that happened. 

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