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Recently, things weren’t the best between Rick and Daryl. But when Rick learned that Maggie was heading for Alexandria and Daryl offered him a quick ride, he thought they were on the same side. That Daryl finally understands why they’re doing it all, and he wants to stop Maggie as well. That he understood why it had been so important for him to lead the Sanctuary for the past few months, even if it meant they couldn’t be together as much as they wished. Rick missed his hunter but believed that their common goal must be above his selfish desires. But when they ended up in a nearby pit after a brief argument, Rick knew the tension of the last few days had to come out.
Daryl had no plans to end up trapped in the pit. He felt aggrieved that Rick thought he could set this up. Didn’t he understand? Didn’t he understand that he was chasing a foolish idea that would never be a reality? Daryl knew Rick was doing it for Carl. He understood that, and although he did not agree with many things, he tried to be his support, as always. He tried not to feel offended that he had to stick in the Sanctuary to do the shitty work. He tried for a long time. He tried to talk about his doubts and bring Rick to his senses. But Rick didn’t listen to him, not anymore. Daryl couldn’t go on like this. Hell, he understood that there was too much on, but when was the last time they were alone together without arguing?
“Fuck Daryl,” Rick ruffled his hair desperately, “I can’t do this without you!”
Daryl snorted bitterly. “You already do, man.”
“That’s not true!”
“You don’t listen to what I’m saying! From the beginning, I told you that putting them all together and wishing we weave flowers in our hair is bullshit. You deprived everyone of why they were fighting!”
“No! We fought for a better future, and that’s what we are doing here! We didn’t fight just for Negan to die….”
“But some did!” Daryl snapped back, “And you took it away from them. Just like that… “
“I had no choice…”
“Nah. You did. The rest didn’t. Because of you!”
“I thought you were on my side!” Rick shouted angrily, shortening their distance, “I thought we were in this together!”
Daryl pushed him away angrily. “I’ve never done anything but was on your side! I even led that fucking Sanctuary for you! And you still doubt if I am on your side? Are you fucking kidding me, man?”
“Then why can’t you understand this is everything?” Rick asked, “That we have to do this?”
Daryl looked at him in disgust. “Once you told me that being together is everything. Not so sure about that anymore, hm?”
Rick looked at him in disbelief. He knew what Daryl was referring to. When they defeated the Claimers and Rick bit the throat of one of them, Daryl came to him with a helping hand, as always. He blamed himself for joining them, but Rick told him that it was not on him and that Daryl being back with them was everything. He meant every word.
How can Daryl question this? After everything, they’ve been through together…
“What the fuck are you talking about? I’ve never doubted that!”
“Sure,” Daryl snapped angrily. Anger bubbled in him. He didn’t understand why Rick didn’t see that because of his choice, they weren’t together for a long time. Their original group spread everywhere. They argue with each other just because of the people who made their lives hell. He is chasing a fool’s dream that will never be a reality.
“Look, I am sorry we couldn’t spend so much time together….”
Daryl snorted mockingly. He didn’t know if he could trust him. Not anymore. “Yeah, I'm sure you do.”
The mockery in the deep voice was the last thing Rick couldn’t bear. He growled like an angry animal. If Daryl doesn’t trust him, he’ll show him.
Suddenly, Rick pushed the hunter against the wall, hard and mercilessly. Daryl yelled in surprise. But he didn’t have time to push Rick away because Rick kissed him the next second. But it wasn’t a tender kiss they exchanged at the beginning of their relationship, no, this was a predatory and possessive kiss. Rick did not allow any resistance.
Daryl growled, still tense and frustrated. He tried to push Rick away, but he didn’t let him. Rick pressed him harder against the wall until the clay crumbled against them. Rick ran his hand through his hair and deepened the kiss. He pressed his knee between his legs. He wanted to prove to him who was in charge.
Daryl groaned involuntarily. A strong wave of excitement swept through his body. He loved it when Rick acted like this. God. When was the last time they were together? He missed him so much. He loved his rough touches, he loved being able to keep him under control like no other.… His crotch was uncomfortably tight. He couldn’t just submit as always, not now.
He bit Rick in the tongue. Not violently, but hard enough for Rick to pull away with an angry growl.
“What the fuck,” before Rick could breathe, it was him who was pressed against the wall. His lips were trapped in a kiss, raw, hungry, breathtaking. Daryl’s experienced hands were on his hips. The next moment they held him tightly by the ass. Rick couldn’t help but sigh. God. He had never felt safer than when his hunter had him in his arms. He loved his strength and the sense of security that rough hands left him. He wanted him. He needed him.
Rick tried to take control. “Nah, not now,” Daryl growled deeply. Chills run up and down Rick's spine.. The next moment, strong hands knocked him to his stomach on the ground. Rick growled, trying to lift automatically, but Daryl weighed heavily on him. Hot breath tickled the back of his neck.
“Now, you listen to me, man.”
Rick shuddered reluctantly. He still needed to keep things under control, but Daryl’s firm hold kept him grounded. His deep voice was like a magnet from which couldn't detach himself. He felt his anger being subsided and replaced by animal desire.
His ass was squashed again. Rick moaned loudly. His pants were pulled to his knees. Strong hands ran possessively all over his body; under the shirt, on the thighs, on the ass… Oh yes. He didn’t realize how much he needed someone to control him lately. The stress subsided, and the excitement increased. He shivered and groaned longingly. Daryl pressed against him, and Rick felt his hard cock.
“You alright?”
Rick’s heart pounded unexpectedly. How someone could be so rude and kind at the same time was still a mystery to him. Daryl was obviously angry with him, and he still cared if he was okay. Rick suddenly realized Daryl never stopped caring. A shudder of loving desire ran through his body. Why did he keep Daryl away for so long? Ah, yes, to build the new world.
Fuck the new world, he needed him with him. Inside him.
“Stop teasing and fuck me already!”
Daryl chuckled from behind. “Still bossing around, hm? You need to understand, it won’t always be your call.” Daryl forced him to his knees and began pumping his already hardened cock with one hand.
Rick groaned loudly. “Daryl, please!”
“And it’s not always wrong.” Daryl’s tongue was suddenly at his hole. Rick gasped. “Fuuuck!” Daryl began licking him gently in the most intimate places. He irritated his cock with his hand.
“Good, Daryl, please! I need you… “
“Oh, really?” Daryl teased him. There was a hint of bitterness in his voice. When was the last time he heard these words? He couldn’t remember and yet his entire existence depended on these words. He had to remind that Rick.
Rick was beginning to understand. “I do. God, you know, I do.” His whole body shook with growing pleasure he hadn’t experienced in months. Daryl drove his tongue deeper, more intensely. Rick knew this wouldn’t last long.
“I want your cock, please,” Rick sighed more urgently, suddenly completely forgetting any anger he had towards Daryl. All he knew was that he needed him. So much. And not just for sex, but for his pure existence. “Da-haaaa!”
He felt he’s close. But strong hands wrapped around his hard cock, preventing him from coming. “Daryl, please!”
Daryl bit him hard in the neck. He whispered with his sexy hoarse voice. “Not yet, sweetheart. You trust me, right?”
Rick whimpered. When was the last time Daryl call him so tenderly? “Yesss, more than myself.”
Daryl grinned, but his heart pounded. “Let’s see.”
His cock had long been hard with excitement. To see Rick like this, to be able to touch him, to have him under control, to have him back with him… it felt right. With two fingers, he began to stretch his hole slowly, gently. It was pretty wet from his licking already. Rick shivered beneath him. The cock throbbed in his grip. “You alright?”
Rick whimpered, long and eager. “I won’t be alright if you won’t fuck me already! I am not a fragile flower. “
Daryl smiled softly and added a third finger. He knew he wasn’t a damn flower. His man was a good damn lion king. Strong-headed and beautiful. Still. “It has been a while. I don’t want to hurt you. “
Rick groaned. Daryl’s fingers drove him crazy. They knew exactly where to go to rub gently against his prostate. He wanted more. He needed more. Despite the delightful intoxication, he realized that Daryl was right. It has been a while. And it was his damn choice. He needed him all the more now.
“I beg you, fuck me!!”
Daryl grinned. “Like it when you’re begging. Not so bossing anymore, hm?”
Rick swore in his mind that next time it would be the other way around. And it will be soon. But now, he had no choice. “No more bossing,” he moaned for a long time, “I need you, love.”
Daryl held his breath as Rick moaned love. Fuck, he would kill for those sweet moans from his dearest lion cop. Daryl couldn’t resist anymore.
He slowly pushed his hardened cock into Rick. He wanted to fuck him so bad. His animal instincts screamed to claim Rick, once again. Show him that he belongs to himself. He pushed to the very end. Rick shouted happily.
“Yess!” He needed this. He needed Daryl in him, he finally wanted to feel that he wasn’t alone in everything. Daryl could. He was the only one who could.
It cost Daryl all the willpower not to start pounding like a horny animal that awoke in him. No, he wanted to enjoy this. And not just to prove to Rick that he needed him. Daryl knew Rick knew. Hell, he said it, screamed it, several times. He wanted to take care of him. He wanted to take their sweet time and just make Rick feel good and safe. He doesn’t have to create the new world all alone.
He began to push deep, back and forth. Their bodies merged into one. They moved in perfect symmetry, as always. Their moans intertwined, Rick’s cock throbbing in his hand.
“Daryl... I am... I need…”
“Yep… Me too.”
Daryl released his grip. At the next thrust, Rick shouted loudly, a dazzling firework exploding in his head. The next moment, his seed spilled all over the ground. Daryl felt Rick’s walls tighten around his cock. He reached the orgasm, so strong that it drove all the air out of his lungs. He tried to muffle his delightful cry, but it was stronger than him.
“Fucking hell,” Rick gasped, and by force of will, he didn’t fall right into the mess beneath him. He fell on his side and breathed loudly. He didn’t remember the last time he felt so good. There was nothing left in his head but a delightful sense of satisfaction. He glanced at the ocean blue eyes, which soaked in him warmly. “That was… fuck that amazing.”
His hunter smiled. It was one of these rare smiles Rick was always so happy to see.
“Yep. It was. It felt… “
“Right,” Rick finished, pulling the hunter close to him. He wrapped his arms around his elaborate chest and stroked his arms with a gentle scratch. Daryl purred contentedly. He sounded like a cat.
He had to share his findings. “You are purring like a kitten,” he chuckled. Daryl glared at him as if he was gonna shoot an arrow through him. “Says the one who almost attracted all the walkers around with his needy moans.”
“I can’t help myself when you’re so good.”
“Surprised?”
“Not at least.”
“Hmm,” Daryl purred again. Rick’s heart pounded with gentle affection. He hadn’t heard his hunter so satisfied in a long time. Why the hell were they acting like assholes towards each other, he couldn’t remember.
“I love you,” Rick said, a hidden apology in his voice. “And I need you by my side. You belong to me, and I belong to you. I know that now.“
“It took you damn long,” Daryl murmured, but Rick felt his body relax and press harder against him. Apology accepted.
“You made your point pretty clear,” Rick continued, “I don’t have to control everything, and it still can turn out just fine.”
“Just fine?!”
Rick chuckled fondly. “The best,” he corrected, pressing a kiss on Daryl’s forehead. Another snarl. “We will figure it out together, alright? Just like we always did.”
“Sounds good.”
“Good.”
There was a moment of silence, interrupted only by heavy breathing. They could have laid like this for hours. Rick pressed a gentle kiss to Daryl’s neck. “You bit me.”
“Yep, I did,” Daryl purred. “Trying to remind you who you belong to.”
Rick chuckled and tightened his grip on Daryl. “You can remind me like that from time to time. It was hot.”
Daryl snorted with small laughter. “I’ll.”
Rick closed his eyes, enjoying the feeling of rare peace and contentment. He finally realized. Having his brave hunter with him was truly everything. They belonged together.
“Hey, Rick?”
“Yes, darling?”
“Love you, too.”
“Thank you.”