Summary: Labor is a whirlwind. You and Daryl's worries are overwhelming.
Content Warning: Childbirth and babies; some language probably; Daryl being supportive; mentions of dying in childbirth; bad grammar I guess; bad writing; corny ending is corny; whatever else I failed to mention.
Word Count: ~665
Note: Was this requested? No! Sorry if it's not that good. I'll come back here and there to make some edits where it's necessary. Any gifs or pictures I use are not mine.
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A bead of sweat rolled down your face as you groaned. Daryl supported you as you leaned forward, trying to alleviate the pain of the contraction—the unbearable, relentless pain.
Daryl could only hold you, comforting you as each contraction faded. He endured every bone-breaking squeeze from your hand to the feeling of your nails digging into him. In this moment, he was your lifeline, your support. The two of you wanted children. Alexandria brought safety the group hadn't felt in a long time. You and Daryl discussed it, going over the pros and cons and what to expect. You'd always wanted kids, even before the world went to shit. You just never found the right person until Daryl. But Lori's death changed your views. You had a pretty good friendship with Lori, and you loved Judith. But pregnancy could be unpredictable. Daryl was open about his fears. Even if the pregnancy was healthy, shit could still go sideways. Hershel's farm had been a paradise until the mess with Shane and Randall. The prison had been safe until the Governor showed up.
You and Daryl didn't want to lose each other.
"Just promise me," you'd said, gently brushing the hunter's hair from his face, "that if it comes down to it, you'll pick the baby." But you knew your hunter. You knew he'd try and save you both. "I know it's not fair," you'd added softly, "it shouldn't be you, but it could be. I just—"
Daryl shook his head; his hands found yours and held them. "It ain't gonna happen." He had leaned forward and rested his forehead against yours. The two of you sat like that for what felt like an eternity. You had every right to be frightened, to prepare for the worst. But it wasn't his decision.
He did promise, though—that night when you both slept. He looked at you, how peaceful you looked. Daryl knew you were considering your options. Lori still weighed heavily on you, and you wanted to be prepared.
So as he held you, comforting you through each contraction, he hoped you knew just how much he loved you.
As the labor progressed, Denise had you lie down. Tara was running around, grabbing fresh water and towels for her girlfriend. When it came for you to push, Daryl held your hand and brushed your sweat-soaked hair from your face. You screamed and whined, your body burning with each push, your body stretching to accommodate yours and Daryl's baby. You felt a warmth in your chest at the thought. You wanted to see them, to hold them. Would they look like Daryl or you? Maybe a combination of both!
Another contraction was building, and you knew you were close. On Denise's orders you pushed hard, until the tightness faded.
"I see its head," Denise exclaimed. "Just one more push!"
As the final contraction washed over you, you pushed with whatever strength you had left. A wave of relief came over you, and you couldn't help but sob. You could barely see through your tears, but you saw Denise and Tara get to work on cutting the cord and cleaning the baby. Daryl watched the two women like a hawk, hovering between staying with you and approaching them.
"Denise," you croaked. She came over, a small bundle wrapped in a soft towel. Daryl helped you sit up, as you gently took your baby.
"A boy," Denise smiled. He had Daryl's eyes, alert and expressive. His small mouth was puckered as a small noise escaped.
Tears ran freely down your face. You'd been so scared, and that fear will always linger now that he was here. But the relief of having your baby, knowing he was safe and healthy, made your worries seem far away. You looked up at Daryl; his eyes were watery. You smiled as you looked back at your baby. You carefully nudged Daryl. He opened his arms instinctively, holding the little bundle with the utmost care. Your heart nearly broke from the love you felt.
Daryl looked content, tears in his eyes as he held his son for the first time. They were your world. And you'd enjoy every last minute of it.
Stuck in the Middle - Believing her husband is dead, Lori begins to fall for you and when Rick seemingly comes back from the dead, he can’t help but fall too.
Oneshots:
Get Out of Jail Free Card - Rick hates when you go outside the prison, so he never lets you go on runs. After getting tired of being left in the prison all the time, you decided it was time to pull the ultimate card.
9 to 5 - You like to listen to music when you do your early morning outside chores, sometimes you dance too and sometimes Rick likes to watch.
Target Practice - Rick and Daryl are tasked with teaching you how to shoot but much like Carol, you already know how.
Stale M&Ms - Rick and Michonne have noticed your mood changing and they’ve decided to do something about it.
Glenn Rhee:
Series:
The Sun, the Moon and the Stars - You looked at Maggie and Glenn like they hung the moon and stars and to them, you were their shining sun. Everyone else could see the way you all looked at each other, but why couldn’t you?
Oneshots:
Brown is Warm - Your dying wish is to look into the warm brown eyes of your loving boyfriend one last time.
Pizza Boy - After arriving in Alexandria, you recognize a familiar face.
Daryl Dixon:
Series:
The Adventures of Grumpy and Sunshine -
Oneshots:
Possum - When the mysterious man gutting the possum on the front porch won’t tell you his name, you decide to call him by a rather unusual nickname
Target Practice - Rick and Daryl are tasked with teaching you how to shoot but much like Carol, you already know how.
Guitar Hero - Can Country and Metal go together? You’d like to think so.
I See You -
Carl Grimes:
Series:
Coming Soon
Oneshots:
Coming Soon
Negan Smith:
Series:
Mutt -
Oneshots:
Run Rabbit Run - Negan enjoys hunting and his prey of choice is you.
Shane Walsh:
Series:
Coming Soon
Oneshots:
Grease Never Hurt Nobody - You and Shane discuss foods you have missed.
Beth Greene:
Series:
Yellow - The hands of fate can be cruel but somehow in this broken world, you found your color yellow.
Oneshots:
Love You for a Lifetime - You were in love with her from the moment you met her, but you couldn’t truly love her until the end.
She’s Taken - When some cocky young boys start trying to flirt with your girlfriend, you have to make it known that she’s taken.
Maggie Greene:
Series:
The Sun, the Moon, and the Stars - You looked at Maggie and Glenn like they hung the moon and stars and to them, you were their shining sun. Everyone else could see the way you all looked at each other, but why couldn’t you?
Oneshots:
Cat and Mouse - You and Maggie have been friends since high school and while your feelings for Maggie may have changed, your terrible pick-up lines didn’t.
Sweeter Than Honey - Maggie loves your honey but she loves your kisses even more.
Cowboy Cassanova - You’ve got a particular way of flirting, especially with Maggie.
Michonne:
Series:
Coming Soon
Oneshots:
Headhunter - After the prison falls, Michonne meets you, another sword wielder.
Stale M&Ms - Rick and Michonne have noticed your mood changing and they’ve decided to do something about it.
Carol:
Series:
Coming Soon
Oneshots:
Applesauce? - The newcomers to Alexandria look wild and dangerous but you can’t help yourself from falling head over heels for Carol and her cookies.
Andrea:
Series:
Coming Soon
Oneshots:
Cheshire Grin - You and that stupid Cheshire grin always find a way to pull Andrea in.
Burning House - As you spend the last few moments with your girlfriend, you reminisce on the memories of your time together.
Tara:
Series:
Coming Soon
Oneshots:
Coming Soon
Rosita:
Series:
Coming Soon
Oneshots:
Coming Soon
Sasha:
Series:
Coming Soon
Oneshots:
Coming Soon
Lori Grimes:
Series:
Stuck in the Middle - Believing her husband is dead, Lori begins to fall for you and when Rick seemingly comes back from the dead, he can’t help but fall for you too.
Oneshots:
Coming Soon
The Group:
Series:
Wild Thing - How do you bring someone back to humanity? How do you right the wrongs? How do you teach a wild thing?
Polaroid - Every picture tells a story and you have some of the best to tell.
Game of Survival - With no other choice, you must learn to play this new game of survival.
Oneshots:
Uno! - After finding the prison, you decide it’s the perfect time for a little group bonding.
Final Death - You get killed by a herd of walkers during the prison sirens. When the group begins clearing out the prison, they find you again and finally put you to rest.
Walker or Human? - Living blind in the apocalypse is not an easy task but you’re a quick learner.
Name Pending - You find a kitten on a run and are now tasked with the difficult job of naming it.