Beth and Daryl had been happy, but in this world, happiness doesn’t last. Six years after being separated by tragedy, Beth lives with the rest of the group in Alexandria, where she raises the daughter Daryl never knew about. After Daryl returns, this unexpected family struggles to find where they fit into each other’s lives. Has too much changed? (Bethyl, set in the ASZ)
“She approaches him too fast, and she barely has enough time to react to the white wings she suddenly sees in front of her as she jerks the car to a halt, and suddenly she realizes that she doesn’t hear the wailing anymore.”
Daryl Dixon dropped out of high school his junior year and never graduated. Now, he has a chance to get his GED with the help of a new tutor, Beth Greene.
17 year old Beth and her friends sneak out one night to go to a bar. Daryl is the barman and instantly the pair have an attraction towards one another. Beth lies about her age to Daryl but after dramatic events, she’s forced to come clean. Daryl loves this woman but can he deal with her being only 17 years old?
Beth leaves her fiance to come home. What happens when she sees a strange man working for her Daddy and takes a sudden interest?
Daryl finds himself suffering from some massive guilt after Beth’s unexpected abduction. But she finds her way back to him… And the fun ensues from there. A jealous suitor and the return of an old friend turned foe make things difficult for the pair. Will they make it together? Will Daryl’s fears prevent him from experiencing the love he’s wanted all his life? Daryl’s POV.
Beth can’t help her attraction to her boyfriend’s boss, Daryl. When Jimmy robs the motorcycle shop and disappears, Beth finds her and Daryl’s attraction headed in unexpected directions.
AU. No Apocalypse Concept. Heavy language/Heavy smut.
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Ten times that Daryl realizes that Beth is no longer safely tucked into the little girl category that he keeps her in.
3rd Place (tie) Best Classic for 2016 Moonshine Awards
Beth needs to get away from everything and gets into her car, just driving with no destination in mind. She finds herself in a small Georgia town in the middle of nowhere and decides it’s the perfect place to start over – especially when she gets a job at the town’s diner and sees one of the regulars, sitting in his corner booth every night.
Series
Lizzie is convinced that Daryl and Beth are meant to be, but Carl thinks she’s crazy. Can two meddling kids get them together? Or will past demons and present danger keep them apart? “Seems like loving someone is as good as putting a curse on them.” Season 4, Ep 1 AU.
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