NEGAN'S POV
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I was outside the compound hitting any walker I saw with Lucille. I was beyond pissed. I didn't care that I had already killed the prick who did it, something else needed to suffer.

Another walker down. And another and another.

"Negan?" I heard a timid voice say. The last walker I hit splattered blood all over my face.

I turned around slowly and faced the person. It was Dwight.

"What. The fuck. Do you want?" I demanded.

"U-um... The kid's awake." Dwight mumbled. "Good. Move." I said resting Lucille on my shoulder as I started walking.

As soon as I got into the imfermary Carl looked up at me. Almost half of his face was wrapped up.

My breath caught in my throat. "Carson get out." I ordered.

Carson power walked out of the room closing the door behind him. I set Lucille down and whipped my face off with a towel that was on the counter.

I walked over to Carl and grabbed his hand not even caring at this point weather what I felt was wrong or not.

"Carl... I'm so sorry.. This is all my fault.. I'm so sorry.." I said tear stinging my eyes.

"Its okay.." Carl said giving me a sweet sad smile. "Negan.. Look at me?" Carl said softly.

I looked up at him. "Its okay.. I saved you, that's all I wanted to do." Carl said.

I gently put one hand on either side of his face and ran my thumb up and down his cheek bones. "Carl.." I whispered.

Next thing I know Carl pressed his lips to mine, without a second thought I returned the kiss. When we pulled away from each other Carl's face was beat red. I smiled slightly.

That was when I knew I had to get rid of the wives. "Carl.. I.." I started. "Don't even think about saying sorry again. I did what I wanted to do, it was my choice." Carl said in a surprisingly stern voice.

"How long am I gonna have to stay in here?" Carl asked, changing the subject. I sighed slightly.

"I'm not sure. I'll ask Carson." I told him. "I bet that'll leave a bad ass fuckin' scar" I said trying to lighten the whole situation. I managed to get a small chuckle out of Carl.

"Because that's what everyone wants." He said smiling.

I stood up and kissed Carl's head. "I'm gonna find Carson and see what has to be done as far as where your sleeping and how long you gotta be here." I told Carl.

I walked out, closing the door behind me.