I Need You

Noah

Daryl

I wake up with a heavy feelin' on my chest, but I don't feel like openin' my eyes yet. I move a lil' and feel the heaviness lift then somethin' tickles my arm. I realize it's Beth. I open my eyes and look down to see the top of her head. Her damn hair is everywhere. I gotta piss somethin' fierce. I hate to move and disturb her but she's a heavy sleeper. I probably can slip out from under her without wakin' her up.

I get outta bed just fine. I do my business and come back into our room. I can see her face now. She looks like a angel layin' there. Her hands are drawed up under her chin. The scars on her cheek and forehead are white and look fully healed. I saw her lookin' at 'em in the mirror last night. I know they bother her. But with or without 'em, she's still the prettiest woman I've ever seen.

I crawl in bed next to her under the covers this time. I debate whether or not to scoot closer to her. This is good enough right? Now that I'm in bed and not touchin' her, she feels so far away. It's weird. I didn't think I'd enjoy sharin' a bed but after fallin' asleep snuggled up with her in my arms... I miss the contact. Problem is, I don't know how to "snuggle". She's the one who nestled herself into my side last night like a damn cat. I glance at her sleepin' form next t' me. Her back is facing me. How the hell am I supposed t' snuggle her?

She's always tellin' me t' do what feels natural. Well none of this damn shit is natural for me. It ain't natural but it feels right. I guess that's what she means. I could kinda scoot closer to her and put my arm over her. I could nudge her to lean her back against my chest. People do that right? Yeah, I've seen Maggie and Glenn lay like that. Shit, ain't that spoonin'? I shake my head. It don't matter.

I gather all my courage and scoot my body closer to her. There is a little space between us. I don't want to crowd her. Slowly I put my left arm around her and let my hand relax near her stomach. I nudge her softly towards me. She makes a sweet noise and backs her body up t' mine. Now her back is flesh with my chest and her ass is sitting perfectly in my lap. Thankfully my mornin' wood has calmed down but if she moves at all, it'll come right back. I try to focus on somethin' else.

This feels good. It's nice. Waking up next t' someone. Her breath changes slightly. She's wakin' up. She hums a sweet sound and presses her back up against my chest. In response, I tighten my hold on her. She must like it because she hums again. I kiss the back of her head.

"Who knew Daryl Dixon was such a snuggle butt." She jokes, sleepily.

I huff at her. "Don't tell no one, woman, you'll ruin my reputation."

She giggles and then turns her body to face me. She smiles at me with a light and brightness that would put the sunrise to shame. "Good morning."

I don't let myself overthink it when I pull her hips t' mine and kiss her on her forehead. "Mornin' Evergreene."

She gives me a mischievous grin as she leans in to kiss me. I ain't never been a fan of kissin'. But I could kiss Beth all damn day. She tastes so sweet. Her tongue is soft and moves perfectly with mine. It's a lazy kiss but it still is givin' me a semi. She finally goes to pull away but I don't let her. The hand wrapped around the small of her back pushes her t' me even more. She giggles but I swallow up the noise. She shifts under me slightly and I help lie her on her back. My lips attach to her shapely neck and I position myself on top of her. Her hands rub my back slowly up and down, once... twice. On her third trip, her fingers curl over the hem of my shirt. She nudges my shirt upward. I oblige the silent request and take it off quickly. Her hands then move t' my chest as I capture her lips again. I'm assuming it's for my benefit by touchin' my chest instead of my back but the way her fingers ghost my chest and abdomen over and over, I get the feelin' she ain't doing it just for me anymore.