CARL'S POV
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"B-becuase... I love you baby boy.."

When the words left Negan's mouth I felt all my muscles loosen. Damnit. He was crying now..

I loved him too. What he said made sense. He has a brutal way of leading, but it keeps so many people alive.

For the first time today I locked my gaze with his.

"I love you too..." I said just loud enough for Negan to hear. I was power walked up to him and hugged him as tight as I possibly could.

Negan hugged back with as much, if not, more force. "I'm so sorry Carl.." Negan's voice creaked as he spoke.

"I'm sorry too.." I whispered. I pulled away just enough to kiss him. Negan's lips were warm and soft against mine.

This wasn't a normal kiss, this was a mutual, heart felt apology. We had both loved eachother for a while and we both knew it.

But saying it and showing. It felt great.

"Are we sleeping in my room or tour's?" I asked him.

"My bed is a memory foam fucking king. What do you think." Negan said lightly. Smiled. I grabbed my bag that I was going to unpack just as Negan showed up, and we walked down the hall to his room.

I threw my stuff on the couch and took my hat off, setting it on top of the bag. I slipped my shoes off and sat on the edge of the bed.

Negan slipped his jacket and shoes off and laid down pulling the covers back.

I crawled under and curled up next to Negan. He wrapped his arms around me tightly, as if I would fade into nothing as soon as he let go.

"I love you Negan." I mumbled into his chest.

"I love you too Carl.." He muttered back.

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I woke up the same way I fell asleep. Cuddled up like a kitten next to Negan.

I smiled and sat up a little. I ran my fingers through his hair.

Negan took in a sharp breath as he woke up. When he saw me he smiled and chuckled slightly. "Morning baby boy.." His beautiful morning voice mumbled.

"Morning old man." I joked. Negan chuckled. I laid back down, side ways facing him.

"How long do you think we have to just sit here?" I asked.

Negan sighed dramatically. "As long as we want." Negan said.

He gently grabbed my face and pressed his lips to mine.

I kissed back lovingly and passionately. His hands ran up and down my body, leaving chills after his fingers move to a different place.

His hands slipped under my shirt.

I suddenly reliazed I wasn't ready. As much as I loved Negan, I wasn't ready.

I pit my hands on his chest and pulled away. "Not yet Negan.." I said gently.

Negan smiled at me. "We'll take it at whatever pace you want." Negan said.

I smiled. "We should prob-" I was cut off by the door opening.

"Negan!" Simon yelled as he burst through the door. Simon looked confused beyond belief but he shook it off.

"Well spit it out! What the fuck happened?" Negan ordered.

"Dwight, Sherry and Tina are missing with meds." Simon said.

Me and Negan both instantly shot up and got dressed.