Remember Me

Happy Endings

When they pulled up to the gate, Rick had to leave Negan in the car, yelling at them to open the god damn gate. Tara hurried to do so, and Rick jumped back in the car. When Simon pulled in and off to the side, Rick got out, as did Arat and Simon. Everyone was on guard when they saw the two get out of the car, watching warily.

"What's going on?" Michonne approached Rick quickly, and Rick went to the back, helping Negan out.

"We need to save him." Rick looked at her, and she pursed her lips. 

"Daryl, Aaron, get some restraints on those two." Michonne motioned to Simon and Arat, and Rick didn't have time to argue, he was too busy trying to get Negan to the infirmary. Tara followed, as she was the only one with any sort of medical experience. Rick lowered Negan onto the bed, out of breath and covered in blood.

"Save him, Tara. Please." Rick looked at her in the eyes, desperate. She was quiet, looking at Negan for a long time.

"Fine." she muttered.

When Negan woke up, he was greeted with Rick's sky blue eyes. He managed a weak smile, and Rick perked up when he saw that Negan was awake.

"Hey, how are you? You feeling okay?" Rick questioned, standing up a little.

"I'm fine, don't worry. Just happy to be alive." Negan chuckled, and Rick smiled a little. 

"I thought I lost you.. again..." Rick trailed off, and Negan looked at him. 

"I'm sorry... I..." Negan went quiet, looking down at his hands. 

"It's fine." Rick squeezed his hand gently. Negan looked at him, quiet.

"Are Simon and Arat-"

"They're alive. They're outside right now, waiting for you to wake up." Rick cut him off, and Negan breathed a sigh of relief. Through it all, Arat and Simon had been the most loyal to him. He was glad they weren't dead.

"They'll be happy to see you." Rick got up, but Negan grabbed his wrist. Rick stopped, looking at him.

"The Saviours will be back again, Rick. I don't know if I can control them anymore." Negan admitted, feeling like he'd failed Rick.

"We'll be ready, Negan. I promise. I won't ever lose you again." Rick squeezed his hand gently, kissing him, and Negan smiled, fully believing Rick's words.