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I Will Follow You Into The Dark

Chapter 45: Bonus Content-Deleted Scene

~Author's Note: The Deleted Scene- Okay guys...this is something a little different. This isn't my new chapter for this time around. It is something that I ultimately decided to delete from the last chapter. Everyone loves deleted scenes though...come on, you know you do...even if they're crappy...you know you want to watch them on your dvds just to see what could have happened...what might have possibly been there! So, this is a deleted scene that was from the very end of the last chapter. I decided to cut it because Daryl felt a little too morose, even for me, but then after thinking about it and rereading it, I still felt it was really beautiful and I wanted to share. This is the first (and probably only) time I have ever resurrected something I deleted. Please don't judge me too harshly by this deleted scene. If you hate it, please just ignore it because it was short, and I didn't originally plan to post it. If you like it, awesome...that makes me happy! The actual new chapter for this week...it is one that shouldn't be missed. I really think it is going to be a good one! Fingers crossed!~


Laying on the rug, wrapped in an oversized bath towel, drying in front of the fire, Daryl had moved past his somber mood, but was still in tune with the realistic. Right now realistic was good and beautiful, but it might not always be. The world outside was an ugly place.

Beth was sitting up beside him, her body arched toward the warm flames. He reached, running his hand from the small of her back, up her spine as far as he could go without moving from the floor, and then back down again. She could lay down with him, and that would be even better. She looked over her shoulder, catching his gaze, apparently reading his mind because she was resting her head at his shoulder before he had the chance to ask. It was quiet and peaceful...the right time to say what he wanted to say.

"Beth, if I die, I want you to keep...to have my crossbow...if you can get it...if you're with me when I go."

Beth pushed away from him so violently that he felt it.

"What!" There was terror laced in her voice, but there was nothing to be terrified of. In their life, death happened. No one could hide from it...they couldn't escape.

"I ain't immortal. I'm gonna die, Beth...probably sooner rather than later." His words weren't meant to upset her. Just prepare her for the inevitable. He reached her, tying to pull her back down with him, but she refused.

"Don't say that...you can't." She was gonna cry. He didn't want her to cry. If Beth wouldn't come to him, he would go to her.

Daryl sat up, pushing her hair out of her face, but she looked away.

"Shhh, Lil' Bit..." He tried to pull her close, but she wouldn't give. "Beth...just listen to me."Just 'cause she wasn't looking at him didn't mean he couldn't talk. Daryl felt lucky to have the chance to say what he wanted to say, make things right before he went, whether it happened the next day or twenty years form then...'cause nobody knew when Death was gonna come ridin' up on his pale horse to collect his due. "I want you to keep my crossbow...you're the only thing I've ever had in my life that I loved...and if you have it, maybe you won't forget me."

Daryl was startled, thrown off balance when Beth threw herself into his arms, burying her face at his neck. He could feel her tears on his skin, and he pulled her as tight as he could without hurting her.

"Why are you saying this...I don't want you to die..." He could barely hear her words, but they hit him hard.

Daryl held her for a long moment, breathing in the soft, sweet scent of her hair now mixed with the earthy, comforting smell of the fire.

"Beth...please look at me..." Maybe the edge of desperation in his voice made her comply.
Her eyes were wide, tear stained, and even bluer than normal. She took a deep, quavering breath and waited.

"I ain't dead yet, Beth, and I don't plan on going any time soon without one hell of a fight...but the truth is, nobody gets to live forever." Daryl realized he probably should've never started this conversation, but it was too late to take it all back.

Beth nodded her understanding, brushing her tears away. In what fucked up world would a girl like Beth cry for him? In what fucked up world would a girl like Beth love him? In what fucked up world would he ever get the chance to know what love was...to fall in love? This beautiful fucked up world.

"Beth...you're the only light I've had in my life..."

"I love you Daryl...I don't wanna talk about...even think..." she couldn't finish. Beth looked away, shaking her head.

He reached out, lifting her chin so she had to look at him. What he had to say now wasn't sad, so there was no need for her to avoid it.

"Beth, you've made everything worth it. Every moment I spend with you...my life feels endless."

Daryl was nothing if not thankful for the time he'd been given.

Notes

Comments

@Smokey85
Awww...thank you so much for coming back to read! You are amazing. I truly appreciate it!

Aireabella Aireabella
3/30/19

I am so happy you are back! I love your stories and always look forward to your updates! Thank you for sharing your work :)

Smokey85 Smokey85
3/26/19

@McDrogoInaNewWorld
So glad that you enjoyed it! It always makes my day when I can make people happy by doing what I love! Thank you so much!

Aireabella Aireabella
6/14/18

Yay!!! Another great chapter on the books, can’t wait to see what happens next!!

@blesdirishangel
Thank you so much for coming back to my fic and for your comment! I am glad that you love the update. You are amazing!

Aireabella Aireabella
6/7/18